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Dynamic cell bonding (DCB) for radio-over-fiber (RoF)-based networks and communication systems and related methods

US8831428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2012
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/20
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Communication devices, systems, and methods for dynamic cell bonding (DCB) for networks and communication systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of operating a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes determining a first plurality of remote units in a cloud bonded to a communication session, measuring a received signal strength from each of the first plurality of remote units, and measuring a received signal strength from each of a second plurality of remote units in the cloud not bonded to the communication session. One or more of the second plurality of remote units is dynamically bonded to the communication session if the measured received signal strength of the one of the second plurality of remote units is greater than the measured received signal strength of the first plurality of remote units.

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