Patent ID: 8446852
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: H04B,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for selecting an access link in a multi-hop relay network comprising: determining a first effective spectrum efficiency value of a first connection between an endpoint and a base station, wherein the first connection comprises at least a first access link between the endpoint and an access station, the first effective spectrum efficiency value indicative of the spectrum efficiency from the endpoint to the base station when using the first connection, wherein determining the first effective spectrum efficiency value comprises: determining a second effective spectrum efficiency value of a second connection between the endpoint and the base station via a relay station, wherein the second connection comprises at least a second access link between the endpoint and the relay station and at least one relay link between the relay station and the base station, the second effective spectrum efficiency value indicative of the spectrum efficiency from the endpoint to the base station when using the second connection, wherein determining a second effective spectrum efficiency value comprises: comparing the first and second effective spectrum efficiency values to determine which provides the higher efficiency; and establishing a connection using one of the first or second connections based on the comparison of the first and second effective spectrum efficiency values.