Patent ID: 6456848
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A method for assigning channels in a cellular network to locked cells having prearranged channel assignments and to unlocked cells having channel assignments that are not prearranged, said method comprising:a) allotting channels to said locked cells in accordance with a prearranged assignment plan to effect assignment of said channels in said locked cells; b) calculating first interference statistics characterizing interference at said locked cells for said channels; c) simulating an allotment of a first one of said channels to a first one of said unlocked cells; d) calculating second interference statistics characterizing interference at said locked cells for said first channel in response to said simulating activity c); and e) allotting said first channel to said first unlocked cell to effect an assignment of said first channel in said first unlocked cell if said second interference statistics indicate less interference for said first channel than is indicated by said first interference statistics for said first channel.