Method and system for frequency band allocation based on frequency band usage measurements
US8184730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L27/0006
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for selecting a frequency band, from among a plurality of frequency bands controllable by a radio network controller (RNC), to carry a data communication. The method may include obtaining frequency band usage measurements for a plurality of frequency bands, and using the frequency band usage measurements to select a particular frequency band of the plurality of frequency bands to carry the data communication. Frequency band usage measurements may be based on how many idle slots (and/or data channels) are carried through each of the plurality of frequency bands during a measurement time period. A comparison of the frequency band usage measurements can be used to determine which frequency band sent the greatest number of idle slots (or the fewest number of data channels). The method provides for selecting a frequency band best suited (e.g., has the most available capacity for carrying a data communication) for carrying the data communication.
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