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Method and apparatus for load sharing in wireless access networks based on dynamic transmission power adjustment of access points

  • US 20040229621A1
  • Filed: 05/16/2003
  • Published: 11/18/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for relieving the traffic load on one or more wireless access points (APs) in a wireless cellular network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) detecting one of;

    a traffic overload or underload condition at one or more APs;

    b) modifying a transmission power level associated with said one or more APs, thereby modifying the size of the associated coverage area of each AP; and

    , c) initiating switching of one or more of the current wireless devices from their current attachment to a first of said one or more APs to an alternative AP, thereby modifying the traffic load at said first and alternative APs.

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