Patent ID: 7525934
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A method for transmitting forward/uplink and return/uplink signals within an available frequency bandwidth in a wireless communication system comprising: dividing a service area into multiple regions; and determining a minimum number of layouts required to service the multiple regions, where each layout comprises a unique pattern of forward/uplink and return/uplink signals, the layout patterns being constructed such that any layout will not interfere with the forward/uplink and return/uplink signals of different layout pattern employed in an adjacent region, and dividing the available frequency bandwidth into a number of required portions facilitating creation of the series of unique pattern layouts and assigning forward/uplink and return/uplink signals in accordance with each layout where the portion of forward/uplink plus the portion of return/uplink is less than or equal to the available frequency bandwidth.