Optimal use of request access TDMA slots for automatic level control
First Claim
1. In a point to multipoint communication system, apparatus for operating a central access point, said apparatus comprising:
- means for receiving an access request transmission from a subscriber unit;
means for performing a power control sequence to control output power of said subscriber unit in response to said access request transmission, said power control sequence performing means comprises;
means for measuring power of said access request transmission;
means for formulating power adjustment information based on measured power of said access request transmission; and
means for, in response to measured power of said access request transmission, sending said power adjustment information to said subscriber unit to control power of a future transmission from said subscriber unit; and
wherein said access request transmission is included within an OFDM burst that includes access request information from said subscriber unit and another subscriber unit.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling subscriber unit power level using power measurements made on access request transmissions. Since a subscriber unit access request typically precedes a subscriber unit data transmission by a relatively short period of time, the data transmission power level will then be based on a recent power measurement. The access request may also trigger a sequence of power control steps including the transmission of special upstream power measurement transmissions which can be used as the basis for even more accurate power control. These power control features are particularly useful in fading environments such as found in a wireless system.
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21 Claims
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1. In a point to multipoint communication system, apparatus for operating a central access point, said apparatus comprising:
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means for receiving an access request transmission from a subscriber unit; means for performing a power control sequence to control output power of said subscriber unit in response to said access request transmission, said power control sequence performing means comprises; means for measuring power of said access request transmission; means for formulating power adjustment information based on measured power of said access request transmission; and means for, in response to measured power of said access request transmission, sending said power adjustment information to said subscriber unit to control power of a future transmission from said subscriber unit; and wherein said access request transmission is included within an OFDM burst that includes access request information from said subscriber unit and another subscriber unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. In a point to multipoint communication system, apparatus for operating a subscriber unit comprising:
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means for sending an access request transmission to a central access point; means for receiving a first power adjustment information indicator from said central access point, said first power adjustment information indicator having been generated based on measured power of said access request transmission; means for receiving a scheduling transmission from said central access point, said scheduling transmission having been generated in response to said access request transmission, said scheduling transmission specifying a time slot of a future transmission by said subscriber unit; and means for sending said future transmission to said central access point at a power level determined responsive to said first power adjustment information indicator; and wherein said access request transmission is included within an OFDM burst that includes access request information from said subscriber unit and another subscriber unit. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. In a point to multipoint communication system, a product for operating a central access point, said product comprising:
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instructions that cause receipt of an access request transmission from a subscriber unit; instructions that cause performance of a power control sequence to control output power of said subscriber unit in response to said access request transmission, wherein said power control sequence comprises; measuring power of said access request transmission; formulating power adjustment information based on measured power of said access request transmission; and in response to measured power of said access request transmission, sending said power adjustment information to said subscriber unit to control power of a future transmission from said subscriber unit; a medium that stores the instructions; and wherein said access request transmission is included within an OFDM burst that includes access request information from said subscriber unit and another subscriber unit.
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16. In a point to multipoint communication system, a product for operating a subscriber unit, said product comprising:
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instructions that cause sending of an access request transmission to a central access point; instructions that cause receiving of a first power adjustment information indicator from said central access point, said first power adjustment information indicator having been generated based on measured power of said access request transmission; instructions that cause receiving of a scheduling transmission from said central access point, said scheduling transmission having been generated in response to said access request transmission, said scheduling transmission specifying a time slot of a future transmission by said subscriber unit; instructions that cause sending of said future transmission to said central access point at a power level determined responsive to said first power adjustment information indicator; and a medium that stores the instructions; and wherein said access request transmission is included within an OFDM burst that includes access request information from said subscriber unit and another subscriber unit.
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17. A method for operating a node in a communication system, said method comprising:
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receiving OFDM signals from a subscriber unit; from said OFDM signals, extracting an access request transmission and a data transmission, wherein said access request transmission is included within an OFDM burst; based on received power levels of said access request transmission and said data transmission, formulating power adjustment information; and transmitting said power adjustment information to said subscriber unit; wherein said OFDM burst includes access request information from said subscriber unit and another subscriber unit. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. Apparatus for operating a node in a communication system, said apparatus comprising:
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a physical layer block that receives OFDM signals from a subscriber unit and extracts an access request transmission and a data transmission from said OFDM signals, wherein said access request transmission is included within an OFDM burst; and a physical layer control processor that, based on received power levels of said access request transmission and said data transmission, formulates power adjustment information; and said physical layer block being used to transmit said power adjustment information to said subscriber unit; wherein said OFDM burst includes access request information from said subscriber unit and another subscriber unit. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. Apparatus for operating a node in a communication system, said apparatus comprising:
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means for receiving OFDM signals from a subscriber unit; means for, from said OFDM signals, extracting an access request transmission and a data transmission, wherein said access request transmission is included within an OFDM burst; means for, based on received power levels of said access request transmission and said data transmission, formulating power adjustment information; and means for transmitting said power adjustment information to said subscriber unit; wherein said OFDM burst includes access request information from said subscriber unit and another subscriber unit.
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