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: 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 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: 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: 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.

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: The object of the present invention is to provide a solution wherein data packets can be transmitted in a mobile packet data communication system between a mobile station (500) and a base station system (510) over an air interface (520) with a short initial access time delay, without unnecessary consumption of system resources and the mobile station's battery resources. This is achieved by using a novel channel type called non-scheduled traffic channel for transmitting data packets between a mobile station and a base station system. The non-scheduled traffic channel is accessible to a selected number of the mobile stations residing in a cell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a signaling method for GSM/GPRS communication systems. The status of a core interface between two core subnetworks is measured in the core network (S2), preferably through a keep-alive mechanism (S1). A status indication message is then sent to the radio network (S3). In this way, the BSS becomes aware of possible interface problems and failures, and can take appropriate actions, such as changing the network operating settings related to the NOM and/or allocated channel types (S4). The invention enables secure operation of NOM-I systems with P-channels irrespective of the Gs interface status.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cellular mobile radio systems, and more especially it relates to reduction of communications latency. Particularly, it relates to transmissions of (positive or negative) acknowledgments. Queuing or redundancy is reduced by means of signaling comprising information on the positive or negative acknowledgements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a signaling method for GSM/GPRS communication systems. The status of a core interface between two core subnetworks is measured in the core network (S2), preferably through a keep-alive mechanism (S1). A status indication message is then sent to the radio network (S3). In this way, the BSS becomes aware of possible interface problems and failures, and can take appropriate actions, such as changing the network operating settings related to the NOM and/or allocated channel types (S4). The invention enables secure operation of NOM-I systems with P-channels irrespective of the Gs interface status.