Bandwidth allocation and soft handoff in multi-hop cellular communication networks
US8059590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/23
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for allocating bandwidth and performing soft handoffs in multi-hop cellular communication networks are disclosed. For example, a method for allocating bandwidth is disclosed, which includes the steps of a first communication device transmitting a first bandwidth allocation request, responsive to receipt of the first bandwidth allocation request, a second communication device transmitting a first bandwidth allocation value, responsive to receipt of the first bandwidth allocation request, a third communication device transmitting a second bandwidth allocation value, the first communication device comparing the first bandwidth allocation value with the second bandwidth allocation value, a fourth communication device transmitting a third bandwidth allocation request, and responsive to receipt of the third bandwidth allocation request and the comparing step, the first communication device transmitting a third bandwidth allocation value, the third bandwidth allocation value including at least one of the first bandwidth allocation value and the second allocation value.
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