Channel allocation for channel allocation tiering
US8457645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/0453
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for channel allocation using channel allocation tiering (CHAT), where radio resources are de-coupled from hardware resources and the available hardware resource units in a cell are divided into logical groups, “channel tiers”. Each tier simultaneously utilizes, partly or fully, the same radio resources. There is a first tier and at least a second tier. In accordance with the invention terminals are allocated to the first tier until a radio resource load threshold close to but less than 100% is reached. Terminals are allocated channels on said at least second tier based upon a terminal's interference suppression capabilities, or the radio requirements of the service being used on the terminal, or the radio location of the terminal, or a combination of the above.
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