Method and apparatus for scheduling transmissions in wireless data networks
US7283814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/542
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for scheduling data transmissions is disclosed that reduces the delay variability in transmissions of data. A scheduling metric is calculated as a function of a TCP throughput rate for each mobile terminal in the system. The relative value of this metric for a user is used to schedule data transmissions from that user. As a result, TCP time-outs are reduced or avoided and the throughput and the predictability of system performance are increased.
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