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Bandwidth allocation based on dormancy transitions

  • US 8,270,411 B1
  • Filed: 12/11/2009
  • Issued: 09/18/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a communication system comprising:

  • exchanging communications with a mobile device over a wireless link during an initial period of time;

    determining a quantity of transitions by the mobile device from a dormant state during the initial period of time;

    assigning a grade of service factor to the mobile device based on the quantity of transitions that occurred during the initial period of time;

    receiving an access request from the mobile device to access the wireless link after the initial period of time;

    determining a bandwidth allocation on the wireless link for the mobile device based on the grade of service factor;

    exchanging data communications with the mobile device over the wireless link based on the bandwidth allocation.

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