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Methods and devices for scheduling uplink transmission in a cellular radio system

US9265066B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2011
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/52
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In methods and devices for scheduling uplink transmission in a cellular radio system for a number of user equipments transmitting data over an air-interface each user equipment is associated with an individual uplink load factor. Further a cost function is formed based on the load factor for each user equipment that is to be scheduled for uplink transmission, wherein the cost function is approximated by a quadratic function. The throughput of all scheduled user equipments is maximized using a convex optimization of the sum of the individual cost functions, and the grant for uplink transmission is scheduled in accordance with the optimized cost functions.

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