INTRA-QCI SCHEDULER AND METHOD FOR INTRA-QCI SCHEDULING IN A WIRELESS ACCESS NETWORK

摘要

5 Embodiments of an intra-QCI scheduler and method for assisted intra QCI scheduling are generally described herein for operating within a wireless access network in which data flows are mapped to bearers using quality-of service (QoS) class identifiers (QCIs). In some embodiments, the intra-QCI scheduler may classify packets of one or more data flows having a same QCI 10 with a sub-QCI based on intra-QCI classification information received from user equipment (UE). The sub-QCI may indicate a scheduling priority for packets of data flows having the same QCI. The intra-QCI scheduler may schedule packets for downlink transmission over a radio bearer between the eNodeB and the UE based on the sub-QCI. The use of sub-QCIs allows the eNodeB to provide QoS 15 support for data flows of applications that have been mapped to a default bearer. 2756691vl It3 &a H 126> PHY /11! 0 TO I:MAC R-C SCHEDLER S' HEJUt HI U" 10 z10 r049W 211- M N}ON SERVICTIT EPS BLARER If IEINAI KEALR( '207yrr(AI BEA 8 BEABERER RADIO SI S5/S8 G