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Orthogonal variable spreading factor (OVSF) code assignment

US7379489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2003
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J13/0044
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention includes a system and methods for orthogonal variable spreading factor (OVSF) code assignment, de-allocation and code tree pruning. The invention also includes OVSF code identification and storage schemes. Embodiments are provided for code tree pruning, code assignment and de-allocation. These embodiments apply to both slotted and non-slotted code division multiple access systems.

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