Patent ID: 6882631
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: H04B,H04J

Abstract:
1. A method of overlaying a second CDMA system over a first CDMA system comprising the steps of: receiving a first signal and one or more first information signals, said first information signals using a first CDMA channelization and providing service to a first coverage area; receiving one or more second information signals, said second information signals using a second CDMA channelization and providing service to at least a portion of said first coverage area; determining a power level of said first signal; determining a power level of each of said one or more first information signals; determining a power level of each of said one or more second information signals; and determining a level of loading within said at least said portion of said first coverage area based upon said power level of said first signal and said power levels of said one or more first and second information signals.