Abstract: A radio access network has a reverse link frequency band for receiving signals from mobile stations and has first and second forward link frequency bands for transmitting signals to mobile stations. The second forward link frequency band has a greater frequency bandwidth than the first forward link frequency band and occupies a different part of the radio frequency spectrum. For certain types of communication sessions, such as voice and low-speed data, the reverse link frequency band and the first forward link frequency band are used. For other types of communication sessions, such as high-speed data and streaming video, the reverse link frequency band and the second forward link frequency band are used.

Abstract: The wireless coverage of a wireless telecommunications network is divided into a plurality of cells, and each cell is further divided into an alpha sector, a beta sector, and a gamma sector. The alpha sectors are provided with a first frequency assignment that includes a first frequency band and a second frequency band. The beta sectors are provided with a second frequency assignment that includes the first frequency band and a third frequency band. The gamma sectors are provided with a third frequency assignment that includes the first frequency band and a fourth frequency band. The second and third frequency bands partially overlap in frequency. The third and fourth frequency bands also partially overlap in frequency. By using overlapping frequency bands, the benefits of hybrid frequency reuse may be achieved in a more spectrally efficient manner.

Abstract: A method and system for defining additional spread spectrum channels within a coverage area already served by an existing wireless network. A first spread spectrum channel may be defined by a first range of frequencies. A second spread spectrum channel may be defined by a second range of frequencies. A portion of the first range of frequencies may overlap with a portion of the second range of frequencies. The overlap may be such that the first spread spectrum channel and the second spread spectrum channel may carry signals that minimally interfere with each other.

Abstract: A wireless telecommunications network that uses a first frequency spectrum for wireless communications in a plurality of generally contiguous wireless coverage areas also has available a second frequency spectrum for wireless communications in a high-traffic wireless coverage area. Mobile stations in the high-traffic wireless coverage area are classified as either static or dynamic based on determinations of their speeds. The wireless telecommunications network uses the first frequency spectrum for wireless communications with dynamic mobile stations in the high-traffic wireless coverage area and uses the second frequency spectrum for wireless communications with static mobile station in the high-traffic wireless coverage area. The wireless telecommunications network may instruct the mobile stations in the high-traffic coverage area to use the appropriate frequency spectrum.

Abstract: A method and system for managing communications over an air interface of a wireless network. A base station may measure a level of interference over the air interface. Based on the level of interference, the base station may adjust a data rate and a transmit power of signals transmitted over the air interface.

Abstract: A mobile station in a wireless network can be assigned a priority level. The wireless network may support two or more different priority levels. A mobile station's priority level may be stored in a database containing other identifiers, such as the mobile station's electronic serial number and mobile identification number. The priority level can be stored as a part of a profile in the home location register or in a visitor location register. When the mobile station attempt to access the wireless network, the access request can be serviced based on the priority of the mobile station. The access request may also be serviced based on a current usage status of the wireless telecommunications network. Mobile stations with higher priorities may receive a preference for access to the wireless network's resources. Mobile stations with lower priorities may be disconnected from the wireless network to accommodate a higher priority mobile station.

Abstract: In a wireless telecommunications network, multiple mobile stations may communicate with a base transceiver station. Based on the number of mobile stations being served by the base transceiver station, the base transceiver station may adjust the power levels of signals it uses to communicate with mobiles stations. The power levels of signals adjacent base transceiver stations use to communicate with mobile stations may also be adjusted.

Abstract: A method and system for optimizing the use of antennae in a CDMA distributed antenna system. A pathway manager may identify and select an optimal antenna to transmit a wireless signal from a BTS to a receiver. The non-selected antennae may be disabled from transmitting signals to the receiver by suppressing the Walsh code and PN offsets of the BTS and receiver. The pathway manager may use criteria such as availability, proximity, reliability, and strength of signals and antennae to select an optimal antenna. Communications between the receiver and the antennae may be used to determine such criteria. By selecting an optimal antenna, the pathway manager may conserve energy from a BTS and reduce power requirements for an antenna system.

Abstract: A radio access network has a reverse link frequency band for receiving signals from mobile stations and has first and second forward link frequency bands for transmitting signals to mobile stations. The second forward link frequency band has a greater frequency bandwidth than the first forward link frequency band and occupies a different part of the radio frequency spectrum. For certain types of communication sessions, such as voice and low-speed data, the reverse link frequency band and the first forward link frequency band are used. For other types of communication sessions, such as high-speed data and streaming video, the reverse link frequency band and the second forward link frequency band are used.

Abstract: Increased data communication capacity in a sector of a CDMA wireless system using a combination of code division multiplexing and time division multiplexing. Adjacent subsectors may transmit carrier signals having the same frequency and using the same Walsh codes may be used by imposing a partial offset of the sector PN sequence.

Abstract: A private wireless network is able to provide wireless telecommunication services to subscriber mobile stations that also subscribe to a public wireless network. The private wireless network includes a private base transceiver station (BTS), a private mobile switching center (MSC), and a gateway service control point (SCP). The private BTS provides a private network wireless coverage area within which the mobile station can communicate with the base transceiver station over an air interface. The gateway SCP has a private network database containing private network data records for subscribing mobile stations. A private network data record includes a private network service profile and a private network locator address. The public wireless network has a home location register (HLR) with a public network database containing public network data records for subscribing mobile stations. A public network data record includes a public network service profile and a public network locator address.

Abstract: A propagation relay, attached to an enclosure, receives a wireless signal. The signal is sent from a base station over a downlink frequency. The propagation relay converts the downlink signal and transmits it wirelessly, using a different frequency, to mobile station interface ports located within the enclosure. The mobile station interface ports convert the signal back into one at the downlink frequency and send it, via a wireless link, to mobile stations inside the enclosure. Communication from the mobile stations to the base station occurs in the same manner.

Abstract: A propagation relay, attached to an enclosure, receives a wireless signal. The signal is sent from a base station over a downlink frequency. The propagation relay converts the downlink signal and transmits it wirelessly, using a different frequency, to mobile station interface ports located within the enclosure. The mobile station interface ports convert the signal back into one at the downlink frequency and send it, via a wireless link, to mobile stations inside the enclosure. Communication from the mobile stations to the base station occurs in the same manner.