Synchronized plural channels for time division duplexing
First Claim
1. A method of receiving time division duplexed messages comprising the steps of:
- switching channels based on received media access protocol messages so as to receive data bursts on plural channels;
receiving a first media access protocol message at a CPE over a first time division multiple access channel, the media access protocol message instructing the CPE to receive a data burst over a second time division multiple access channel, the second channel being different from the first channel; and
receiving the data burst at the CPE over the second time division multiple access channel;
wherein the step of switching comprises switching from the first time division multiple access channel to the second time division multiple access channel in response to the media access protocol message.
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Abstract
A method of managing TDD across plural channels. In the method, frames are synchronized across the plural channels so that upstream frames and downstream frames coincide across the plural channels. Preferable, one channel is assigned to each of plural CPEs. Each CPE receives MAP messages on its assigned channel. A base station controller preferably generates the MAP messages. The MAP messages instruct the CPEs to switch channels so as to receive data bursts. The base station controller preferably includes a centralized scheduler that allocates channels and slots in those channels to the CPEs for receipt of the data bursts. Also, a method of receiving TDD messages. According to the method, CPEs switch channels based on received media access protocol messages so as to receive data bursts on plural channels. The channel to which a CPE switches need not be the same channel as the one on which the CPE receives its MAP messages. Additionally, systems, base stations, CPEs, and/or software that utilizes and/or implements these methods.
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6 Claims
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1. A method of receiving time division duplexed messages comprising the steps of:
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switching channels based on received media access protocol messages so as to receive data bursts on plural channels; receiving a first media access protocol message at a CPE over a first time division multiple access channel, the media access protocol message instructing the CPE to receive a data burst over a second time division multiple access channel, the second channel being different from the first channel; and receiving the data burst at the CPE over the second time division multiple access channel; wherein the step of switching comprises switching from the first time division multiple access channel to the second time division multiple access channel in response to the media access protocol message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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