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Method and apparatus for estimating reverse link loading in a wireless communication system

  • US 6,397,070 B1
  • Filed: 07/21/1999
  • Issued: 05/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/21/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for estimating a reverse link loading in a wireless communication system comprising the steps of:

  • (a) transmitting from a remote station a signal containing negligible energy in at least a first portion of a reverse link frequency band;

    (b) measuring, at a base station, a first energy in a second portion of said reverse link frequency band, said second portion containing said first portion;

    (c) measuring, at said base station, a second energy in said reverse link frequency band; and

    (d) computing, at said base station, said reverse link loading utilizing said first energy and said second energy.

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