Methods and apparatus for communication mode selection based on content type
US9014069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W28/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided in connection with selection of a communication mode based on traffic type information. In one example, a network entity (e.g., a WiFi router, Picocell, Fentocell, an eNB, etc.) is equipped to obtain traffic type information for content to be transmitted by a network entity, determine a communication mode to use for transmission of the content based on the traffic type information, and transmit the content using the determined communication mode. In an aspect, the traffic type information may indicate that the content is a best effort traffic type, a latency sensitive traffic type, or no traffic type is available.
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