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System and method for upgrading service class of a connection in a wireless network

US7433688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2006
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L43/0852
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for upgrading service class of a connection in a wireless network includes identifying a congested CoS in a sector of a wireless network. Bandwidth availability in the sector is determined at an enhanced CoS in relation to the congested CoS. A communications session is selected in the congested CoS for upgrading. The communications session is upgraded to the enhanced CoS.

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