Method for dynamically allocating wireless communication resources
First Claim
1. In a TDM wireless communication system that includes a plurality of communication units, a plurality of wireless communication resources, and a central controller that allocates the plurality of wireless communication resources among the plurality of communication units, a method for dynamically allocating the plurality of wireless communication resources, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) requesting, by a communication unit of the plurality of communication units, a first number of wireless communication resources of the plurality of wireless communication resources for transmission of a message;
b) when the first number of wireless communication resources are available, allocating, by the central controller, the first number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit;
c) responsive to allocation of the first number of wireless communication resources, transmitting, by the communication unit, portions of the message via the first number of wireless communication resources;
d) monitoring, by the central controller, transmission of the portions of the message to determine a system grade of service; and
e) allocating, by the central controller, a second number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit based on the system grade of service.
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Abstract
In a TDM wireless communication system (100), a central controller (104) monitors the transfer of a message (108) in order to determine a system grade of service. Based on the system grade of service, the central controller dynamically allocates a lesser or greater number of wireless communication resources (105). Alternatively, a communication unit (101) can directly request additional wireless communication resources.
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24 Claims
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1. In a TDM wireless communication system that includes a plurality of communication units, a plurality of wireless communication resources, and a central controller that allocates the plurality of wireless communication resources among the plurality of communication units, a method for dynamically allocating the plurality of wireless communication resources, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) requesting, by a communication unit of the plurality of communication units, a first number of wireless communication resources of the plurality of wireless communication resources for transmission of a message; b) when the first number of wireless communication resources are available, allocating, by the central controller, the first number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit; c) responsive to allocation of the first number of wireless communication resources, transmitting, by the communication unit, portions of the message via the first number of wireless communication resources; d) monitoring, by the central controller, transmission of the portions of the message to determine a system grade of service; and e) allocating, by the central controller, a second number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit based on the system grade of service. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. In a TDM wireless communication system that includes a plurality of communication units, a plurality of wireless communication resources, and a central controller that allocates the plurality of wireless communication resources amongst the plurality of communication units, a method for dynamically allocating the plurality of wireless communication resources, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) requesting, by a communication unit of the plurality of communication units, a first number of wireless communication resources of the plurality of wireless communication resources for transmission of a message; b) when the first number of wireless communication resources are available, allocating, by the central controller, the first number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit; c) responsive to allocation of the first number of wireless communication resources, transmitting, by the communication unit, portions of the message via the first number of wireless communication resources; d) while transmitting the message, requesting, by the communication unit, a second number of wireless communication resources of the plurality of wireless communication resources, wherein the second number of wireless communication resources is greater than the first number of wireless communication resources; and e) when the second number of wireless communication resources are available, allocating, by the central controller, the second number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. In a TDM wireless communication system that includes a plurality of communication units, a plurality of wireless communication resources, and a central controller that allocates the plurality of wireless communication resources among the plurality of communication units, a method for the central controller to dynamically allocate the plurality of wireless communication resources, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) receiving, from a communication unit of the plurality of communication units, a request for a first number of wireless communication resources of the plurality of wireless communication resources for transmission of a message; b) when the first number of wireless communication resources are available, allocating the first number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit; c) monitoring transmission of portions of the message to determine a system grade of service; and d) allocating a second number of wireless communication resources of the plurality of wireless communication resources to the communication unit based on the system grade of service. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. In a TDM wireless communication system that includes a plurality of communication units, a plurality of wireless communication resources, and a central controller that allocates the plurality of wireless communication resources among the plurality of communication units, a method for the central controller to dynamically allocate the plurality of wireless communication resources, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) receiving, from a communication unit of the plurality of communication units, a request for a first number of wireless communication resources of the plurality of wireless communication resources for transmission of a message; b) when the first number of wireless communication resources are available, allocating the first number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit; c) during transmission of the message, receiving, from the communication unit, a request for a second number of wireless communication resources of the plurality of wireless communication resources; and d) when the second number of wireless communication resources are available, allocating the second number of wireless communication resources to the communication unit.
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