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Controlling access point transmit power based on received access terminal messages

  • US 8,761,060 B2
  • Filed: 02/10/2011
  • Issued: 06/24/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of communication, comprising:

  • transmitting data on a forward link, wherein the data is transmitted by an access point on a first carrier frequency;

    transmitting beacons on a beacon channel, wherein the beacons are transmitted by the access point on a second carrier frequency;

    receiving messages from at least one access terminal at the access point, wherein the messages are indicative of channel quality on the second carrier frequency; and

    controlling transmit power of the access point based on the received messages, wherein the transmit power is controlled for transmissions on at least the first carrier frequency.

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