Division free duplexing networks

摘要

Provided are methods and systems of using division-free duplexing (DFD) in a communication network. Techniques for applying DFD in a communication network may decrease bottlenecks in the network by allowing one or more network nodes to transmit and on substantially the same frequency and at substantially the same time. In one embodiment, one or more nodes in the network may be DFD enabled, and may be configured to operate in either a conventional mode or a DFD mode. The mode of operation of DFD enabled nodes may depend on the quality of signals transmitted to and/or received at the DFD enabled nodes. Further, the mode of operation may change dynamically, and may be substantially controlled by any suitable processor in the network.

主权项

1. A method of managing a communication in a communication network, the method comprising:
operating a first network node in the network using a division duplexing technique; monitoring parameters of a transmission of the first network node; estimating an expected performance for division free duplexing (DFD) operation based on the monitored parameters; transmitting a test signal from a second network node to the first network node; determining whether the test signal received by the first network node is substantially similar to or better than the expected performance for DFD operation;and ceasing to operate the first network node using the division duplexing technique to operate the first network node using a DFD technique when the estimated expected performance for DFD operation reaches a threshold performance level and based on whether the received test signal is substantially similar to or better than the expected performance for DFD operation.