Patent ID: 6085102
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A selective messaging system controller arranged to schedule messages and control transmitters in a messaging system having a service area so as to enhance a reuse factor, the selective messaging controller comprising in combination:a network port for accepting message requests from message originators;a processor, coupled to said network port, said processor arranged and operating for;forming a first and a second plurality of messages;scheduling said first plurality of messages for concurrent transmission within a multiplicity of first coverage zones during a first time period, each message scheduled for transmission within a unique first coverage zone, said multiplicity of said first coverage zones creating a first multiplicity of interference areas; and thenscheduling said second plurality of messages for concurrent transmission within a multiplicity of second coverage zones during a second time period, each message scheduled for transmission within a unique second coverage zone, said multiplicity of said second coverage zones creating a second multiplicity of interference areas and providing coverage for a portion of said first multiplicity of interference area; andsaid processor repeating said forming and said scheduling operations until coverage has been provided throughout said service area; anda transmitter port, coupled to said processor, for sending said first and said second plurality of messages to the transmitters and controlling said transmitters to effect said concurrent transmission of said first and said second plurality of messages.