METHODS AND APPARATUS TO TRANSMIT UPLINK ALLOCATION INDICATORS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

摘要

Example methods and apparatus to transmit uplink allocation indicators in wireless communications are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves sending a first assignment message indicative of first radio block periods assigned to the mobile station for downlink communications. At least one of the first assigned radio block periods is separated from a next occurring one of the first assigned radio block periods by at least a first non assigned radio block period. In addition the example method involves sending a second assignment message indicative of second radio block periods assigned to the mobile station for uplink communications. At least one of the second assigned radio block periods is separated from a next occurring one of the second assigned radio block periods by at least a second non assigned radio block period. The example method also involves sending an uplink allocation indicator to the mobile station during one of the first radio block periods assigned for downlink communications with the mobile station. The uplink allocation indicator allocates an uplink radio block to the mobile station in at least one of the second radio block periods.