摘要 |
<p>An allocation of M network allocations (e.g., physical resource blocks) amongN users is by a signaling word having a maximum number of bits given by ceil(M*log2(N+l)). The signaling word is sent to users, who determine the resources allocated to them from the signaling word, in an embodiment, the signaling word is a series of binary index numbers, each index number assigned to one user, and the network allocations are stored in a known order in a list. The position of the index number in the signaling word, in view of the list, gives the network allocation to that user index number. For example, a user assigned the index number at the kth position in the signaling word is allocated the network allocation at a corresponding kth position of the stored list. This uses fewer signaling bits than the known prior art disclosed herein.</p> |