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Method and apparatus for packet scheduling in a wireless network

US7796550B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2005
Grant dateSep 14, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/543
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for packet scheduling in a wireless network is described. First values for a data transmission rate are measured for each of a plurality of mobile stations over time. Second values for a function of the data transmission rate are computed using at least one of the first values for each of the mobile stations. A rate of change of the data transmission rate is computed for each of the plurality of mobile stations using the second values associated therewith. A stability of the data transmission rate is computed for each of the plurality of mobile stations using the second values associated therewith. A channel quality factor is determined for each of the mobile stations using a current value of the second values, the rate of change of the function, and the stability of the function associated therewith.

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