Abstract: It is presented a method for assisting handling of interference at a receiver device. The method is performed in a network node and comprises the steps of: determining a parameter indicating a maximum number of interfering streams for which interference suppression is likely to be successful at the receiver device; determining that a number of potentially interfering streams at the receiver device exceeds the maximum number of interfering streams indicated by the parameter; and scheduling transmissions to avoid that the number of concurrent interfering streams at the receiver device exceeds the maximum number of interfering streams indicated by the parameter. A corresponding network node is also presented.

Abstract: A method and network node of a first cellular network, for enabling mitigation of interference in the first cellular network caused by radio communication in a second cellular network. The network node obtains a total interference in a first cell of the first cellular network, and estimates a first interference contribution in the first cell caused by radio communication in the first cellular network. The network node then determines a second interference contribution in the first cell caused by radio communication in the second cellular network based on the estimated first interference contribution and the obtained total interference. The network node also utilizes the determined second interference contribution to counteract the interference in the first cell caused by the radio communication in the second cellular network.

Abstract: It is presented a method for assisting handling of interference at a receiver device. The method is performed in a network node and comprises the steps of: determining a parameter indicating a maximum number of interfering streams for which interference suppression is likely to be successful at the receiver device; determining that a number of potentially interfering streams at the receiver device exceeds the maximum number of interfering streams indicated by the parameter; and scheduling transmissions to avoid that the number of concurrent interfering streams at the receiver device exceeds the maximum number of interfering streams indicated by the parameter. A corresponding network node is also presented.

Abstract: A method and network node of a first cellular network, for enabling mitigation of interference in the first cellular network caused by radio communication in a second cellular network. The network node obtains a total interference in a first cell of the first cellular network, and estimates a first interference contribution in the first cell caused by radio communication in the first cellular network. The network node then determines a second interference contribution in the first cell caused by radio communication in the second cellular network based on the estimated first interference contribution and the obtained total interference. The network node also utilizes the determined second interference contribution to counteract the interference in the first cell caused by the radio communication in the second cellular network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uplink transmissions and scheduling of resources for uplink transmissions in connection with packet switched communication. A radio communication network schedules time slots for transmission of bursts of a first radio block on at least two different uplink packet data channels and transmits an Uplink State Flag, associated with a mobile station for which the first radio block was scheduled, on a first downlink packet data channel representing a first subperiod within a basic uplink period. The mobile station receives the Uplink State Flag, identifies the scheduled resources for transmission of the first radio block wherein the timing of the first subperiod is derived utilizing the fact that the Uplink State Flag was received on the first downlink packet data channel and transmits the first radio block utilizing the identified resources.

Abstract: A method for a network (100) with cells of first and a second kind with corresponding base stations. The network (100) comprises functions for control of the base stations of the first and second kinds and for handing over control of user terminals between base stations, the method being used when a user terminal (123) in a cell of the second kind (120-122) is handed over to a base station (111) of a cell (110) of the first kind. The method lets said control function (140) of the base station of the cell of the first kind send instructions to the control function (140) of the base station (111) of the second kind regarding at least one or more frequencies on which the base station of the second kind may operate, or an identity code which may be used by the base station of the second kind.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uplink transmissions and scheduling of resources for uplink transmissions in connection with packet switched communication. A radio communication network schedules time slots for transmission of bursts of a first radio block on at least two different uplink packet data channels and transmits an Uplink State Flag, associated with a mobile station for which the first radio block was scheduled, on a first downlink packet data channel representing a first subperiod within a basic uplink period. The mobile station receives the Uplink State Flag, identifies the scheduled resources for transmission of the first radio block wherein the timing of the first subperiod is derived utilizing the fact that the Uplink State Flag was received on the first downlink packet data channel and transmits the first radio block utilizing the identified resources.

Abstract: According to the teachings presented herein, dynamic mapping is used to determine which multi-carrier power amplifiers (MC-PAs) provide the required transmit power for individual ones of the transmitters in a base station. With dynamic mapping, the required transmit power of any one or more of the transmitters can be distributed to more than one MCPA, providing for more efficient ‘packing’ of required transmit powers into the available transmit powers of the MCPAs, and/or providing for power mapping based on any one or more mapping criterion, As a non-limiting advantage, the dynamic mapping presented herein reduces the number of MCPAs needed to support a given number of transmitters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uplink transmissions and scheduling of resources for uplink transmissions in connection with packet switched communication. A radio communication network schedules (301) time slots for transmission of bursts of a first radio block on at least two different uplink packet data channels and transmits (302) an Uplink State Flag, associated with a mobile station for which the first radio block was scheduled, on a first downlink packet data channel representing a first subperiod within a basic uplink period. The mobile station receives (303) the Uplink State Flag, identifies (304) the scheduled resources for transmission of the first radio block wherein the timing of the first subperiod is derived utilizing the fact that the Uplink State Flag was received on the first downlink packet data channel and transmits (305) the first radio block utilizing the identified resources.

Abstract: In a method and a device for frequency planning of a multi carrier cellular radio system, a cost function that reflects a multi carrier function is used. Using the method and the device the frequency optimization can be made to take into account systems employing multi carrier techniques whereby the planning complexity and time for operators is reduced.

Abstract: The user equipment comprises a radio transmitter arranged to transmit data packets to a receiver on an uplink channel and a receiver arranged to receive data packets transmitted from a transmitter on a downlink channel. The user equipment comprises circuitry that analyzes the received data packets.

Abstract: The user equipment comprises a radio transmitter arranged to transmit data packets to a receiver on an uplink channel and a receiver arranged to receive data packets transmitted from a transmitter on a downlink channel. The user equipment comprises circuitry that analyzes the received data packets.

Abstract: The present invention presents a method for controlling output power and reducing interference in a radio communications network wherein data transmitted over a radio interface is coded and transmitted in radio blocks. The data passes a buffer of a node before transmission. The method is characterized by a step of determining a recommended Modulation and Coding Scheme level, MCS level, based on at least one radio quality measurement. A further characterizing step is analyzing of buffer characteristics and/or radio block usage of transmission radio blocks to determine if there is a preferred MCS level compared to the recommended MCS level. The preferred MCS level is typically a more robust MCS level. The recommended MCS, level if so determined, is decreased to the preferred MCS level, and in relation to decreasing the MCS level decreasing the output power according to a predefined down regulation scheme. The interference level is reduced in the network depending on an application type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for installing an end user controllable radio base station in a wireless communications network. The radio base station is adapted to provide access for the end user of wireless user equipment in the wireless communications network. The radio base station further comprises a display and a power level adjusting equipment. The method is characterized by a first step of connecting the radio base station to the wireless communications network. A second step is to activate a self configuration procedure of the radio base station. As a third step the display on the radio base station further displays instructions to the end user as part of the installation procedure. These instructions comprise a request for wireless user equipment activity. The activity of the wireless equipment is monitored, and the power level is adjusted, if needed, as a following step for completing the installation.

Abstract: According to the teachings presented herein, dynamic mapping is used to determine which multi-carrier power amplifiers (MC-PAs) provide the required transmit power for individual ones of the transmitters in a base station. With dynamic mapping, the required transmit power of any one or more of the transmitters can be distributed to more than one MCPA, providing for more efficient ‘packing’ of required transmit powers into the available transmit powers of the MCPAs, and/or providing for power mapping based on any one or more mapping criterion, As a non-limiting advantage, the dynamic mapping presented herein reduces the number of MCPAs needed to support a given number of transmitters.

Abstract: In a method and a device for frequency planning of a multi carrier cellular radio system, a cost function that reflects a multi carrier function is used. Using the method and the device the frequency optimization can be made to take into account systems employing multi carrier techniques whereby the planning complexity and time for operators is reduced.

Abstract: The user equipment 12a and 12D comprises a radio transmitter 76 arranged to transmit data packets to the receiver 71 of the communication network entity 16 over the radio interface on the uplink channel 11 and a receiver 77 arranged to receive data packets transmitted from the transmitter 72 of the communication network entity 16 on the downlink channel 13. The user equipment 12a and 12b further comprises means 78 for analysing said received data packets as described above and in conjunction with FIG. 6. Thus, while there have been shown and described and pointed out fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to a preferred embodiment thereof, it will be understood that various omissions and substitutions and changes in the form and details of the devices illustrated, and in their operation, may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Abstract: In a method and a device for frequency planning of a cellular radio system with IRC. a cost function is provided that takes the IRC capabilities of the cellular system into account. Using the method and the device the frequency optimization can be made to take into account systems employing multi carrier techniques whereby the planning complexity and time for operators is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention presents a method for controlling output power and reducing interference in a radio communications network wherein data transmitted over a radio interface is coded and transmitted in radio blocks. The data passes a buffer of a node before transmission. The method is characterized by a step of determining a recommended Modulation and Coding Scheme level, MCS level, based on at least one radio quality measurement. A further characterising step is analyzing of buffer characteristics and/or radio block usage of transmission radio blocks to determine if there is a preferred MCS level compared to the recommended MCS level. The preferred MCS level is typically a more robust MCS level. The recommended MCS, level if so determined, is decreased to the preferred MCS level, and in relation to decreasing the MCS level decreasing the output power according to a predefined down regulation scheme. The interference level is reduced in the network depending on an application type.

Abstract: A method for a network (100) with cells of first and a second kind with corresponding base stations. The network (100) comprises functions for control of the base stations of the first and second kinds and for handing over control of user terminals between base stations, the method being used when a user terminal (123) in a cell of the second kind (120-122) is handed over to a base station (111) of a cell (110) of the first kind. The method lets said control function (140) of the base station of the cell of the first kind send instructions to the control function (140) of the base station (111) of the second kind regarding at least one or more frequencies on which the base station of the second kind may operate, or an identity code which may be used by the base station of the second kind.