Method and apparatus for distributed signaling for uplink rate control
CA 2487313 A1 · Owner: Nokia Corporation · Inventors: Derryberry, R. Thomas; Toskala, Antti; Malkamaeki, Esa
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A method and associated equipment for use by a first entity (17) of a radio access network (101), such as a node B in communicating with a UE (18) so as to control an uplink rate used by the UE (18) in communicating with the first entity (17), the method characterized by: a step in which the first entity (17) transmits to the UE (18) a rate control signal (RA) conveying information regarding the uplink rate. The rate control signal may be used to command the UE (18) to adjust the maximum uplink rate in a range or set of uplink rates; alternatively, it may be used to command the UE (18) to adjust the uplink rate. The rate control signal (RA) may be sent as a response to a rate change …
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