Patent ID: 7505438
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A method for managing loading in a code division multiple access (“CDMA”) communication system, said CDMA communication system being capable of establishing calls in accordance with a first radio configuration that utilizes a first category of codes, and calls in accordance with a second radio configuration that utilizes a second category of codes, said method comprising: obtaining a current number of codes in use; if said current number is less than or equal to a threshold, assigning said first radio configuration to new calls; if said current number is greater than said threshold, assigning said second radio configuration to new calls such that the percentage of said current number utilizing said second radio configuration increases as said current number increases, and wherein said current number includes the number of said first category of codes actually in use, the number of said second category of codes actually in use, and a reserved number of said first category of codes.