摘要 |
Network-wide inter-cell interference is reduced by aggregating cells (herein, sub-cells) into Coordinated MultiPoint (CoMP) cells, each having a controller. The CoMP cells are divided into sets, similar to a frequency reuse plan. Scheduling information regarding transmissions scheduled to and from UEs in one set of CoMP cells is transmitted to controllers in sets of neighboring CoMP cells, in advance of the transmissions. Controllers in the receiving sets of CoMP cells schedule transmission to minimize both inter-sub-cell interference and interference with the set of CoMP cells that transmitted the scheduling information, and assuming no interference from other CoMP cells. They then transmit scheduling information to subsequent set(s) of CoMP cells. The order of scheduling information transmission between sets of CoMP cells may be rotated for fairness. The scheduling information may range from bare threshold data indicating at least one transmission, to detailed information such as estimated path gains to each UE. |