Method and apparatus for controlling transmit power thresholds based on classification of wireless communication subscribers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6070085
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08910042

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The present invention provides a method and apparatus for allowing a base station or base station controller to adjust transmissions to fixed location subscribers in closed-loop communication systems. In a closed-loop communication system, a base station exchanges signals with both fixed location and mobile user stations. When a user or subscriber initially registers with the base station, the base station determines a status of this subscriber based on, for example, an electronic serial number transmitted to the base station. The base station compares the electronic serial number to a database (Home Location Register) which determines whether the user corresponds to a fixed station or a mobile station. If the user is a fixed station, then the base station lowers nominal and minimum power level thresholds. Based on the lowered thresholds, the base station thereafter transmits forward link signals to the fixed station at a lower power level. As a result, the base station can increase its capacity due to the lower overall power rate.

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  • QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bender, Paul E San Diego, CA 165 5603
Ziv, Noam A San Diego, CA 32 1745

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