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Selection of air interface protocol based on spectral efficiency

US9503942B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2013
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system is disclosed for selection of an air interface protocol based on spectral efficiency (SE). When a request for service is received from a wireless communication device on a first air interface, a requested SE of the request will be determined, and a first ratio of the requested SE to an average SE on the first air interface computed. If the first ratio is greater than a threshold, the requested service will be provided on the first air interface. Otherwise, a projected SE of providing the requested service on a second air interface will be determined, and a second ratio of the projected SE to an average SE on the second air interface computed. If the first ratio is greater than the second ratio, the requested service will be provided on the first air interface. Otherwise, the requested service will be provided on the second air interface.

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