Patent ID: 6389034
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: H04B,H04W

Abstract:
A method of providing both packet-based services and stream-based services in a CDMA network having at least one base station and a plurality of terminals, said method comprising:a) allocating distinct spreading code sequences for each stream-based service; b) allocating shared spreading code sequences for a plurality of packet-based services such that more than one terminal can use the shared spreading sequences; c) allocating a packet data control broadcast sequence for forward link control communications between said base station and said plurality of terminals; d) for packets to be transmitted on the forward link, transmitting packets using a shared spreading sequence on a sequential basis; and e) for packets to be transmitted on the reverse link, each terminal transmits packets using a shared spreading sequence whenever said terminal has packets ready for transmission, provided said network is not congested.