Patent ID: 8694056
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A digital base band processor for use in a cellular communication network, comprising: a processing unit; a first layer engine; a communication module; a control module; an interface module; and a counter configured to be aligned with counters of a plurality of similar digital base band processors, wherein the digital base band processor and the plurality of similar digital base band processors are configured to manage user equipment traffic in respective regions from among a plurality of regions within a coverage area of the cellular communication network, wherein the processing unit and the first layer engine are configured to, in cooperation, manage and control the user equipment traffic over their respective region from among the plurality of regions within the coverage area of the cellular communication network, and wherein the communication module, the control module, the interface module, and the counter are configured to enable coherent and aligned cooperation between the digital base band processor and the plurality of similar digital base band processors connected thereto.