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Adaptation of transmit power for neighboring nodes

US8909279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2008
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W52/367
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Transmit power (e.g., maximum transmit power) may be defined based on the maximum received signal strength allowed by a receiver and a minimum coupling loss from a transmitting node to a receiver. Transmit power may be defined for an access node (e.g., a femto node) such that a corresponding outage created in a cell (e.g., a macro cell) is limited while still providing an acceptable level of coverage for access terminals associated with the access node. An access node may autonomously adjust its transmit power based on channel measurement and a defined coverage hole to mitigate interference. Transmit power may be defined based on channel quality. Transmit power may be defined based on a signal-to-noise ratio at an access terminal. The transmit power of neighboring access nodes also may be controlled by inter-access node signaling.

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