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Bandwidth allocation method and apparatus for fixed wireless networks

  • US 20050007991A1
  • Filed: 07/10/2003
  • Published: 01/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/10/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for bandwidth allocation for a wireless network, comprising the steps of:

  • using a matrix of interlink interference and a list of links'"'"' bandwidth requests to schedule link activities to obtain non-collision transmissions;

    wherein bandwidth needed by said links to carry actual traffic over a specific time period is represented as a set of link bandwidth requests;

    wherein bandwidth requests are expressed in units of credits; and

    wherein a credit is a unit assigned to said bandwidth requests to maintain fair bandwidth distribution between said links; and

    prorating bandwidth granted for each link based on said link'"'"'s requested bandwidth, total requested bandwidth in said wireless network, and network capacity.

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