Telecommunications networks and devices

摘要

A mobile telecommunications network, such as a GSM, UMTS or LTE network, may include, in addition to the conventional radio access network comprising the base stations, one or more additional access points. An access point may be connected to the network core by an IP transport broadband connection. The access point may be configured to appear to the mobile terminal as a conventional base station. Arrangements are disclosed which allow the access point to dynamically adjust the power output through its Common Pilot Channel relative to one or more users. In other words, the greater the distance a user is from the access point, the greater the output power.

主权项

1. A method of dynamically determining an output power level of an access point in a mobile telecommunications network, the method comprising:
determining a first parameter measurement relating to a distance a mobile terminal is from the access point; using the first parameter measurement to determine an initial setting of the output power level of the access point; and the access point selectively dynamically adjusting the output power level of the access point from the initial setting based upon a second parameter measurement relating to a service type provided to the mobile terminal, wherein the output power level of the access point is adjusted differently when the service type is a voice call than when the service type is a data transmission.