Abstract: The invention relates to a method which makes decisions, which can be applied an various WAP protocol, based on calculations which determine the future quality of a link. Short-term forecasting involving fundamental decisions such as the structure of a link or the transmission or reception of data occurs. Short-term forecasting is used to modify certain parameters which are linked to the transmission of packets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method which makes decisions, which can be applied an various WAP protocol, based on calculations which determine the future quality of a link. Short-term forecasting involving fundamental decisions such as the structure of a link or the transmission or reception of data occurs. Short-term forecasting is used to modify certain parameters which are linked to the transmission of packets.

Abstract: The quality of radio links, such as UMTS radio links, is predicted by measuring at least one quality-related parameter of the radio link and analyzing commands for controlling the radio link that pertain to the quality-related parameters. Preferably, the quality-related parameter measures or determines the quality of the uplink or downlink. The determined parameters are transmitted to an algorithm which can make predictions about the future. Preferably, the algorithm represents a multidimensional stochastic algorithm which utilizes covariance matrices. Other algorithms can use neural networks, genetic algorithms, and/or simulated annealing.