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Method for scheduling users in a hierarchical network

US7577121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2005
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for scheduling mobile units in a wireless telecommunications network including first and second wireless connection points having a wireless communication link therebetween. The method includes determining a first number of mobile units having a wireless communication link with the first wireless connection point, determining a second number of mobile units having a wireless communication link with the second wireless connection point, and scheduling the mobile units based upon the first and second numbers.

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