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Method and apparatus for managing backhaul links in a communication network

US8483142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2008
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for managing communication in a communication network is provided. The method includes obtaining traffic information from one or more Base Stations (BSs). The traffic information of a BS corresponds to a traffic condition over one or more interfaces between the BS and a plurality of Mobile Stations (MSs) communicating with the BS. The method further includes controlling traffic in one or more backhaul links based on the traffic information obtained from one or more BS.

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