A CARRIER SELECTION POLICY FOR JOINT SCHEDULING FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION IN AN LTE-ADVANCED SYSTEM

摘要

Various embodiments of a semi-joint scheduling algorithm for carrier aggregation in an LTE-Advanced system are provided. The proposed semi-joint scheduling algorithm combines the advantages of independent scheduling and joint scheduling while avoiding the respective shortcomings, and provides a technical foundation for a wide adoption of the carrier aggregation technology. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.