Macro network optimization with assistance from Femto cells
US8693397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed subject matter relates to employing a received signal strength indicator returned from a femto cell to optimize a multiple access wireless communication network. In particular, a method operable in a wireless communications network is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a received signal strength indicator from a femto cell situated in a geographical area within a multiple access wireless communication network, and optimizing the multiple access wireless communication network as a function of the received signal strength indicator.
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