摘要 |
Method for transitioning reliably between scheduling modes on an uplink in a wireless communication system. Transitions between scheduling modes are effected as far as possible using signaling between a wireless communication device and a base station, providing low delay transitions in the majority of cases. Advantageously, signaling direct between the wireless communication device and a network control element may be employed. In addition, the method may operate effectively even when the wireless communication device is in communication with a number of base stations in a soft handoff situation because the network control element may act to ensure that all base stations correspond to the current scheduling mode employed by the wireless communication device.
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