Link quality control in a wireless communications network
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1. A method for link quality control in a wireless communications network comprising:
- determining whether an indicator of link imbalance exists among a plurality of base stations associated with a mobile unit, and implementing a control action to help prevent at least one of fading or signal cutoff between the mobile unit and at least one of the base stations, if the indicator indicates that link imbalance exists.
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Abstract
A method for link quality control in a wireless communications network includes determining whether an indicator of link imbalance exists among a plurality of base stations associated with a mobile unit, and implementing a control action to help prevent at least one of fading or signal cutoff between the mobile unit and at least one of the base stations, if the indicator indicates that link imbalance exists.
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1. A method for link quality control in a wireless communications network comprising:
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determining whether an indicator of link imbalance exists among a plurality of base stations associated with a mobile unit, and implementing a control action to help prevent at least one of fading or signal cutoff between the mobile unit and at least one of the base stations, if the indicator indicates that link imbalance exists. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. The method of claim 15, wherein the determining when to discontinue the control action includes discontinuing the control action when a handoff state changes.
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16. The method of claim 16, wherein the determining when to discontinue the control action includes maintaining the control action for a fixed time period.
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