Dennis W Gilliland

Title: Dennis W. Gilliland: Telecommunications Network and Power-Control Inventor.

Introduction

Dennis W. Gilliland is an inventor associated with St. Charles, Illinois, and Motorola Corporation. His patent work includes methods for managing communication-network capacity and determining base-station transmit power in cellular systems. His portfolio includes 4 patents.

Latest Patents

Gilliland’s listed patents address the efficient operation of wireless communication networks.

Method and System for Control of Capacity in a Communication Network

This invention describes a controller that adjusts a network’s bearer configuration in response to changing usage. When the current load falls below a predetermined low-usage level, the system can increase throughput per user. When the load exceeds a predetermined high-usage level, it can reduce throughput per user. These adjustments provide a way to manage network capacity dynamically.

Method for Determining a Transmit Power of a Base Station in a Cellular Communication System

This method uses a handover indication associated with a mobile communication unit to determine a desired handover power level. After establishing a communication link at an actual power level, the system calculates the difference between the desired and actual levels. That difference is then used to determine the base station’s transmit power.

Career Highlights

Gilliland’s listed work reflects a focus on wireless communications, particularly network-capacity management and cellular power control. Both inventions address how communication systems can respond to changing network conditions and handover requirements.

Collaborations

Gilliland is associated with Motorola Corporation. His listed coworkers include Michael S. Witherell and Stephen Lee Spear.

Conclusion

Dennis W. Gilliland’s patents focus on practical techniques for managing wireless-network capacity and controlling base-station power, contributing to the operation of cellular communication systems.