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Transmitting node, receiving node and methods therein

US9948563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2013
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments herein relate to a method in a receiving node (12) for handling packets for a wireless device (10) in a radio communications network (1). The receiving node (12) receives a packet from a transmitting node (13). The packet is marked with a value, wherein the value is corresponding to a level of importance of the packet along a linear scale. The receiving node (12) handles the packet based on the value and an expected amount of resources needed to serve the packet.

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