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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2009
Anil Singh, Leawood, KS (US);
Jason P. Sigg, Overland Park, KS (US);
Ashish Bhan, Shawnee, KS (US);
Maulik K. Shah, Overland Park, KS (US);
Jasinder P. Singh, Olathe, KS (US);
Anil Singh, Leawood, KS (US);
Jason P. Sigg, Overland Park, KS (US);
Ashish Bhan, Shawnee, KS (US);
Maulik K. Shah, Overland Park, KS (US);
Jasinder P. Singh, Olathe, KS (US);
Sprint Spectrum L.P., Overland Park, KS (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems for carrier frequency management based on slot contention are provided. A radio access network (RAN) may radiate on one or more carrier frequencies to define wireless coverage areas. Each wireless coverage area may provide network access for one or more wireless communication devices (WCDs). In order to efficiently manage these carrier frequencies, the RAN may measure a slot contention metric for each carrier frequency. Based on the measured slot contention metrics, the RAN may perform a carrier frequency management function affecting at least one of the carrier frequencies. Carrier frequency management functions may include, but are not limited to, assigning a WCD to a carrier frequency, taking a carrier frequency out of service, and placing a new carrier frequency in service.