Dynamic adjustment of the pilot-channel, paging-channel, and sync-channel transmission-power levels based on forward-link and reverse-link RF conditions
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- providing service on a carrier in a wireless coverage area;
computing an Ec/Ior value for the carrier;
computing a reverse noise rise (RNR) value for the carrier; and
adjusting all three of a pilot-channel power level for the carrier, a paging-channel power level for the carrier, and a sync-channel power level for the carrier based at least in part on the computed Ec/Ior value and at least in part on the computed RNR value.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for dynamic adjustment of the pilot-channel, paging-channel, and sync-channel transmission-power levels based on forward-link and reverse-link RF conditions. In an exemplary embodiment, a base station provides service on a carrier in a wireless coverage area, and computes both an Ec/Ior value and a reverse noise rise (RNR) value for the carrier. Based at least in part on the Ec/Ior value and at least in part on the RNR value, the base station adjusts at least one of a pilot-channel power level, a paging-channel power level, and a sync-channel power level for the carrier. As an example, if (a) Ec/Ior is above a first threshold and (b) RNR is below a second threshold, the base station may increase all three of the power levels, so as to improve service quality and coverage, among other advantages.
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1. A method comprising:
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providing service on a carrier in a wireless coverage area; computing an Ec/Ior value for the carrier; computing a reverse noise rise (RNR) value for the carrier; and adjusting all three of a pilot-channel power level for the carrier, a paging-channel power level for the carrier, and a sync-channel power level for the carrier based at least in part on the computed Ec/Ior value and at least in part on the computed RNR value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A base station comprising:
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a wireless-communication interface; a processor; and data storage comprising instructions executable by the processor to; provide service on a carrier in a wireless coverage area; compute an Ec/Ior value for the carrier; compute a reverse noise rise (RNR) value for the carrier; and adjust all three of a pilot-channel power level for the carrier, a paging-channel power level for the carrier, and a sync-channel power level for the carrier based at least in part on the computed Ec/Ior value and at least in part on the computed RNR value. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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