Title of Invention

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING THE QoS OF ACCESS TERMINAL INTERACTIVE DATA

Abstract A method and a system for improving the QoS of AT interactive data, including: by setting corresponding reverse inter-user QoS attribute parameters of reverse transition probability matrix and/or maximum rate limit etc. for ATs of different QoS levels, the transmission rate of the ATs are adjusted, thereby the ATs of different QoS levels are allowed to enjoy different reverse highest rates and reverse average rates, and the QoS of the AT interactive reserve data is improved. This invention can not only meet the demands of different terminal ATs, but also provide a QoS solution of leveled charging service for network operators, satisfying different AT demands and improving operating income at the same time.
Full Text Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of communication, and particularly to a
method and a system for improving QoS of AT (access terminal) interactive data.
Background of the Invention
At present, many communication systems support high-speed transmission of
wireless data services, such as CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) 2000 lxEV-DO
(Evolution Data Only) system. During high-speed transmission of a data service, for a single
AT, the maximum rate of forward transmission that can be reached is 2.4Mbps, and the
maximum rate of reverse transmission that can be reached by an AT is 153.6kbps. However,
the CDMA2000 system is a self-interference system with limited capacity. When the forward
transmission is performed, multiple ATs using the same sector carrier share and compete for
the forward bandwidth of 2.4Mbps. When the reverse transmission is performed, because the
total bandwidth of a sector carrier is only 400k, if the number of ATs is large, the reverse load
will rise, which leads to competition between the ATs and power increasing. Hence, both the
total throughput of the sector and the throughput of each AT will be reduced, and the Quality
of Service (QoS) for the ATs cannot be ensured.
From the purpose of the ATs employing wireless data service transmission, the
demands of the ATs are hierarchical. The demands of some ATs are not very high. For example,
chatting on QQ demands a very low rate, sending e-mails demands a higher rate than the rate
of QQ but does not necessarily has demand on real-time and real-time wireless video service,
demands a very high rate. Therefore, and operator needs to have the ability to provide
hierarchical inter-user QoS service to meet the various AT demands. While satisfying the
demands of ATs, the operator can also improves operating outcome by charging according to
levels, for example, the highest rate is provided for a VIP; a middle rate is provided for a
high-level AT; and a basic rate is provided for a common AT.
The prior art provides a technical solution for implementing forward inter-user QoS
as follows.
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The forward channel of CDMA2000 lx EV-DO is a time-division system, in which
an Access Network (AN) provides a real-time scheduling module for deciding when and for
how long each AT will obtain the service according to some factors such as requested rate,
historical throughput and AT function. Shares of the service obtained by different ATs can be
adjusted in real time by means of the AT function. The higher the level of the AT is, the larger
the share is, the more the chances to be scheduled can be obtained, and the higher the rate is.
In the prior art, only forward inter-user QoS can be realized. The priority or level of
an AT can not be considered in the reverse direction, e.g., corresponding reverse highest rates
and reverse average rates cannot be provided for ATs of different levels. So, in the reverse
direction, when the ATs are not many and the system capacity has not been saturated, the
service demand of each AT can be satisfied; once the reverse load is relatively high,
competition will occur among the ATs, leading to a widely decreasing of the reverse rate of
each AT. The ATs closer to the base station are more competitive than that far away from the
base station, but the high-speed service demands of some ATs cannot be satisfied.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention provides a method and a system for improving the QoS of AT
interactive data, which is able to provide corresponding reverse highest rates and reverse
average rates for ATs of different QoS levels.
The present invention provides a method for improving the QoS of AT interactive
data including:
A. setting attribute parameters of a reverse inter-user QoS level for an AT according
to the QoS level of the AT;
B. adjusting the transmission rate of the AT based on the attribute parameters of the
reverse inter-user QoS level.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the step A includes:
Al. setting an attribute parameter of maximum rate limit for the AT and setting a
corresponding attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the AT according
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to the QoS level of the AT;
or,
A2. setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the AT,
and setting a corresponding attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for the AT
according to the QoS level of the AT and the current reverse load level;
or,
A3, setting a corresponding attribute parameter of reverse transition probability
matrix for the AT according to the QoS level of the AT, and setting a corresponding attribute
parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for the AT according to the QoS level of the AT and
the current reverse load level;
or,
A4. setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the AT,
and setting an attribute parameter of corresponding reverse maximum rate limit for the AT
according to the QoS level of the AT.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the process of setting a corresponding
attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the AT according to the QoS
level of the AT includes:
setting, by an Access Network, a high attribute parameter of transition probability
matrix for an AT of high QoS level, and setting a low attribute parameter of transition
probability matrix for an AT of low QoS level.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the process of setting an attribute
parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding to the AT's QoS level for the AT
includes:
setting a high attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an AT of high
QoS level, and setting a low attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an AT of
low QoS level.
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In an embodiment of the present invention the process of setting a corresponding
attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for the AT's according to the QoS level of
the AT and the current reverse load level includes:
determining the reverse load level of the system according to the total noise
received on the reverse direction;
according to the load level and the QoS level of the AT, setting a high attribute
parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an AT of high QoS level, and setting a low
attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an AT of low QoS level.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the step B includes:
B1. obtaining, by the Access Network, the attribute parameter of reverse inter-user
QoS level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed by the AT;
B2. adjusting the transmission rate of an AT of each QoS level based on the attribute
parameter.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the step Bl includes:
B11. accessing, by the AT, the system by a connection request message in which the
indentity information of the AT is carried;
B12. querying, by the Access Network, the QoS level subscribed by the AT in
account information of the AT according to the identity information, and obtaining the
corresponding attribute parameters of reverse transition probability matrix and/or maximum
rate limit according to the QoS level.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the step B2 includes:
B21. notifying, by the Access Network, the AT to update the transition probability
matrix by negotiating an attribute parameter of rate, and updating the reverse maximum rate
limit of the AT using the attribute parameter of maximum rate limit set for the AT by
transmitting a reverse rate limit message;
B22. determining whether the load on the reverse traffic channel is overloaded
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according to the total noise received on the reverse direction, if Yes, transmitting a Reverse
Activity Bit characterized as overloaded to the AT, and then performing step B23; otherwise,
transmitting a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as not overloaded to the AT, and then
performing step B23;
B23. receiving, by the AT, the Reverse Activity Bit, and adjusting the transmission
rate of the reverse channel according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity Bit and
updated attribute parameters of transition probability matrix and/or maximum rate limit.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the step B23 includes:
B231. receiving, by the AT, the Reverse Activity Bit, and determining whether the
reverse load is overloaded according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity Bit, if Yes,
step B232 is performed; otherwise, step B233 is performed;
B232. reducing the reverse transmission rate according to the updated attribute
parameters of reverse maximum rate limit and/or transition probability matrix;
B233. improving the reverse transmission rate according to the updated attribute
parameters of reverse maximum rate limit and/or transition probability matrix.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the step B232 includes:
B2321. selecting, by the AT, an attribute parameter of transition probability
according to current transmission rate of the AT;
B2322. comparing, by the Access Terminal, a random number it generated with the
selected attribute parameter of transition probability, if the random number is less than
transition probability, then reducing its current rate to the transmission rate of the next lower
grade described in the attribute parameter of transition probability matrix; otherwise, keeping
the original rate;
or,
B2323. reducing, by the AT, the reverse transmission rate within the range permitted
by the updated maximum rate limit according to the updated attribute parameter of reverse
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transition probability matrix.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the step B233 includes:
B2331. selecting, by the AT, an attribute parameter of transition probability for its
Access Terminal according to its current transmission rate;
B2332. comparing, by the AT, a random number it generated with the selected
transition probability, if the random number is less than the transition probability, then
improving its current rate to the transmission rate of the next upper grade described in the
attribute parameter of transition probability matrix within the range permitted by the
maximum rate limit; otherwise, keeping the original rate;
or,
B2333. improving, by the AT, the reverse transmission rate within the range
permitted by the updated maximum rate limit according to the updated attribute parameter of
reverse transition probability matrix.
In another aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a
method for improving the QoS of AT interactive data, including:
1) obtaining, by an AT, an attribute parameter of reverse inter-user QoS level
corresponding to the QoS level subscribed by the AT from the Access Network when the AT
accesses the system by a connection request message;
2) based on the information regarding whether the reverse load is overloaded, the
user terminal adjusting the reverse transmission rate according to the attribute parameter of
reverse inter-user QoS level.
The step 1) includes:
11) accessing, by the AT, the system by the connection request message in which the
identity information of the AT is carried;
12) querying, by the Access Network, the QoS level subscribed by the AT in
account information of the AT according to the identity information, and obtaining the
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corresponding attribute parameters of reverse transition probability matrix and/or maximum
rate limit according to the QoS level;
13) notifying, by the Access Network, the AT to update the transition probability
matrix by negotiating the attribute parameter of rate, and updating the reverse maximum rate
limit of the AT using the attribute parameter of maximum rate limit set for the AT by
transmitting a reverse rate limit message.
The step 2) includes:
21) determining, by the Access Network, whether the load on the reverse traffic
channel is overloaded according to the total noise received on the reverse direction, if Yes,
transmitting a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as overloaded to the AT, and then performing
step 22); otherwise, transmitting a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as not overloaded to the
AT, and then performing step 22);
22) receiving, by the AT, the Reverse Activity Bit, and adjusting the reverse
transmission rate according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity Bit and the updated
attribute parameters of transition probability matrix and/or maximum rate limit.
In another aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a
system for improving the QoS of AT interactive data, including an AT and an Access Network;
in which,
attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS level
subscribed by the AT is configured in the Access Network;
when accessing the system by a connection request message, the user terminal
obtains the attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS level
subscribed by the AT from the Access Network; based on the information regarding whether
the reverse load is overloaded obtained from the Access Network, adjusts the transmission rate
of the reverse channel according to the attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level.
It can be seen from the technical solution of the present invention that the reverse
transmission rate of the AT is adjusted based on the attribute parameters of reverse inter-user
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QoS set for ATs of different QoS levels, so that the ATs of different levels enjoy different
reverse highest rates and reverse average rates. Therefore, the QoS of the AT interactive data
is improved, and the problem that corresponding reverse highest rates and reverse average
rates for the ATs of different QoS levels cannot be provided the prior art is solved. The
present invention can not only meet the demands of different terminal users, but also provide
a QoS solution of hierarchical charging service for network operators, satisfying different AT
demands and improving operating income at the same time.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 is a flow diagram illustrating a first embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a flow diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the present
invention;
Figure 3 is a flow diagram illustrating a third embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a flow diagram illustrating a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
Detailed Description of the Embodiments
The present invention provides a method for improving the QoS of the AT
interactive data, including adjusting the transmission rate of the ATs by setting corresponding
reverse attribute parameters of inter-user QoS such as reverse transition probability matrix
and/or maximum rate limit etc. for ATs of different QoS levels, thereby the object of
improving the QoS of the AT reverse data is achieved.
QoS levels of ATs are generally partitioned by operators according to the demands
of their service operating. For example, the ATs can be divided into three classes according to
the QoS levels: VIP ATs, high-priority ATs and common ATs. Of course the classification is
not limited to this. An AT registers the QoS level he/she demands when the account of the AT
is established.
Take the above-mentioned classification result for example, as shown in Fig.l, a
first embodiment provided by the present invention includes:
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Block S101, a reverse maximum rate limit is set for the AT and a corresponding
attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix is set for the AT according to the
QoS level of the AT.
For the reverse transmission rate, possible rate levels are 9.6kbps, 19.2kbps,
38.4kbps, 76.8kbps and 153.6kbps.
Considering the possible rate levels, when the corresponding attribute parameter of
maximum rate limit is set for the AT, it can be set either to all the ATs in a system uniformly or
to each AT in the system respectively.
Considering the possible rate levels, when setting the corresponding attribute
parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the AT, possible transition probabilities
are shown in Table 1.
Table 1

Transition009k6_019k2
Transition019k2_038k4
Transition038k4_076k8
Transition076k8_153k6
Transition019k2_009k6
Transition038k4_019k2
Transition076k8_038k4
Transition 153k6_076k8
Each attribute parameter in Table 1 is larger than 0 and less than 1, and from the
representation of each attribute parameter it can be seen that two rate levels are identified in
each attribute parameter. For example, 0 identified in this attribute parameter are respectively 19.2kbps and 38.4kbps. The transition
probability matrix may configured for each AT (Access Terminal).
For example, when dividing the ATs into VIP ATs, high-priority ATs and common
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ATs according to the above-mentioned QoS levels of the ATs, the attribute parameters of
transition probability matrix set for respective levels are shown in Table 2:
Table 2

VIP ATs high-priority ATs Common ATs
Transition009k6_019k2 Y11 Y12 Y13
Transition019k2_038k4 Y21 Y22 Y33
Transition038k4_076k8 Y31 Y32 Y33
Transition076k8_153k6 Y41 Y42 Y43
Transition019k2_009k6 Y51 Y52 Y53
Transition038k4_019k2 Y61 Y62 Y63
Transition076k8_038k4 Y71 Y72 Y73
Transition 153k6_076k8 Y81 Y82 Y83
All the data in this table satisfy:

From the above-mentioned setting, it can be seen that according to the QoS levels of
the ATs, the AN sets a high attribute parameter of transition probability matrix for an AT of
high QoS level, and sets a low attribute parameter of transition probability matrix for an AT of
low QoS level.
In block S102 of Figure 1, the AT accesses the system by a connection request
message which carries the identity information of the AT.
In block S103, the AN queries the QoS level subscribed by the AT in account
information of the AT according to the identity information; and obtains the corresponding
attribute parameter of transition probability matrix according to the QoS level.
After the above process, the AN is able to adjust the transmission rate of the AT of
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each QoS level based on the attribute parameter, thereby the QoS of the AT interactive reverse
data is improved.
Block S104, the AN notifies the AT to update the transition probability matrix by
negotiating the attribute parameter of rate, such as RateParameterAttribute, and updates the
reverse maximum rate limit using the attribute parameter of maximum rate limit set for the AT
by transmitting a the reverse rate limit message, such as ReverseRateLimit.
Block S105, the AN determines whether the load on the reverse traffic channel is
overloaded according to the total noise received on the reverse channel, if Yes, block S106 is
performed, the AN transmits an indication, such as Reverse Activity Bit, characterized as
overloaded to the Access Terminal of the user, and then block S108 is performed; otherwise,
block S107 is performed, the AN transmits the Reverse Activity Bit characterized as not
overloaded to the AT, and then block S108 is performed.
During block S105, on determining whether the reverse traffic channel is
overloaded according to the total noise received on the reverse direction, the AN transmits the
information regarding whether the reverse traffic channel is overloaded to the AT by
transmitting an indication, such as Reverse Activity Bit RA, where 'RA=1' represents
overloaded and 'RA=0' represents not overloaded.
The RA bit transmitted by the AN is identical to all the ATs in one sector carrier.
Block S108, the AT receives the Reverse Activity Bit, and determines whether the
reverse traffic channel is overloaded according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity Bit,
if Yes, block S109 is performed; otherwise, block S110 is performed.
The AT demodulates the RA, if the load is overloaded, it indicates that the rate
should be reduced by a certain probability; if the load is not overloaded, it indicates that the
rate should be increased by a certain probability. The RA bit is identical for all the ATs in one
system, but not all of the ATs increase the rates or reduce the rates simultaneously after the AT
receive the RA bit, while each AT determines whether to increase the rate or reduce the rate
finally according to the transition probability matrix.
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Block S109, reducing the reverse transmission rate according to the updated
attribute parameter of transition probability matrix. The specific implementation process may
be:
Firstly, the AT selects an attribute parameter of transition probability according to
the current transmission rate.
Then, the AT compares a random number it generated with the selected attribute
parameter of transition probability, if the random number is less than the transition probability,
the AT reduces the current rate to the transmission rate of the next lower grade described in the
attribute parameter of transition probability matrix; otherwise, keeps the original rate.
Block S110, improving the reverse transmission rate within the range permitted by
the maximum rate limit according to the updated attribute parameter of reverse transition
probability matrix. The specific implementation process may be :
At first, the AT selects an attribute parameter of transition probability according to
the current transmission rate;
Then the AT compares a random number it generated with the selected attribute
parameter of transition probability, if the random number is less than the transition probability,
the AT increases its current rate to the transmission rate of the next higher grade described in
the attribute parameter of transition probability matrix within the range permitted by the
maximum rate limit; otherwise, keeps the original rate.
Now blocks S109 and S110 will be described in detail still taking the attribute
parameters in Table 1 for example:
Assuming the current rate of the AT is 38.4kbps, the attribute parameter of transition
probability is selected as Transition038k4_019k2.
When the AT demodulates the RA bit and finds that the bit indicates reducing the
rate, the AT will generate a random number x, and 0 the rate of the AT is reduced from 38.4kbps to 19.2bps, otherwise, the original rate is kept.
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When the AT demodulates the RA bit and finds that it indicates increasing the rate,
the AT will generate a random number x, and 0 rate of the AT is improved from 38.4kbps to 76.8kbps within the range permitted by the
maximum rate limit, otherwise, the original rate is kept.
As shown in Fig.2, an embodiment provided by the present invention includes:
Block S201, a reverse transition probability matrix is set for the AT and a
corresponding reverse maximum rate limit is set according to the current reverse load level
and the QoS level of the AT.
The maximun reverse rate of the AT may not exceed the maximum rate limit
(Ratelimit). According to possible rate grades of the reverse transmission rate : 9.6kbps,
19.2kbps, 38.4kbps, 78.6kbps and 153.6kbps, the Ratelimit of the AT is divided into five
grades: 9.6kbps, 19.2kbps, 38.4kbps, 78.6kbps and 153.6kbps.
The AN sets a corresponding attribute parameter of transition probability matrix for
each AT according to the above-mentioned possible rate grades of the reverse transmission
rate.
The process of the AN setting the corresponding maximum rate limit according to
the QoS level of the AT and the current reverse load level is:
Step 1, according to the QoS level of the AT, the AN sets a high current reverse
maximum rate limit for an AT of a high QoS level, and sets a low current reverse maximum
rate limit for an AT of a low QoS level;
Step 2, the AN determines the reverse load level of the system according to the total
noise received on the reverse direction, and based on the load level, sets the corresponding
reverse maximum rate limit according to the QoS level of the AT.
The AN determines the reverse load level according to the total noise received on
the reverse direction. Here assuming the reverse load is divided into 3 grades, e.g. high-load
status, middle-load status and low-load status. Two thresholds, NoiseThreshl and
NoiseThresh2 are set.
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If the total reverse noise low-load status; where the AN sets the maximum rate limit of each AT according to the
bandwidth of the system: sets a high reverse maximum rate limit for the an AT of a high QoS
level, and sets a low reverse maximum rate limit for an AT of a low QoS level;
if NoiseThresh1 the system is in the middle-load status; where the AN keeps the current maximum rate limit set
for the AT of the high QoS level and keeps the current maximum rate limits set for the AT of
the low QoS level;
if NoiseThresh2 high-load status; where the AN sets a reverse maximum rate limit lower than the current
maximum rate limit by one grade for the AT of the high QoS level, and sets a reverse
maximum rate limit lower than the current maximum rate limit by one grade for the AT of the
low QoS level.
Still take example for dividing the ATs into VIP ATs, high-priority ATs and common
ATs according to the QoS levels of the ATs as mentioned above, the result of setting the
Ratelimit for the ATs of each level by the AN are shown in Table 3:
Table 3

VIP ATs High-priority ATs Common ATs
Reverse low-load status X11 X12 X13
Reverse middle-load
status X21 X22 X23
Reverse high-load status X31 X32 X33
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where all the data in this table satisfy the following demands:


Block S202, the AT accesses the system by a connection request message in which
the identity information of the AT is carried.
Block S203, the AN queries the QoS level subscribed by the AT in account
information of the AT according to the identity information; and obtains the corresponding
attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit according to the QoS level.
Block 204, updating the reverse maximum rate limit of the AT by transmitting a
ReverseRateLimit (reverse rate limit) message; the AT is notified to update the current
attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix using the attribute parameter of
reverse transition probability matrix set for the AT by negotiating RateParameterAttribute.
Block S205, the Access Network determines whether the reverse traffic channel is
overloaded according to the total noise received on the reverse direction, if Yes, block S206 is
performed, a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as overloaded is transmitted to the Access
Terminal, and then block S208 is performed; otherwise, block S207 is performed, a Reverse
Activity Bit characterized as not overloaded is transmitted to the AT, and then block S208 is
performed.
Block S208, the AT receives the Reverse Activity Bit, and determines whether the
reverse traffic channel is overloaded according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity
Bit, if Yes, block S209 is performed; otherwise, block S210 is performed.
Block S209, according to the updated attribute parameter of reverse transition
probability matrix, the transmission rate of the reverse channel is reduced within the range
permitted by the updated maximum rate limit.
Block S210, according to the updated attribute parameter of reverse transition
probability matrix, the transmission rate of the reverse channel is increased within the range
permitted by the updated maximum rate limit.
As shown in Fig.3, the third embodiment provided by the present invention
includes:
Block S301, a corresponding reverse transition probability matrix is set for the AT
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according to the QoS level of the AT, and a corresponding maximum rate limit is set according
to the QoS level of the AT and the current reverse load level.
Referring to the detailed description of blocks S101 and S102 in an embodiment for
the specific implementation process.
Block S302, the AT accesses the system by a connection request message, in which
the identity information of the AT is carried.
Block S303, the AN queries the QoS level subscribed by the AT in account
information of the AT according to the identity information; and obtains the corresponding
attribute parameters of reverse maximum rate limit, e.g. the attribute parameters of reverse
transition probability matrix and maximum rate limit according to the QoS level.
After the above-mentioned steps, the AN is able to adjust the transmission rates of
ATs of each QoS levels based on the attribute parameters, thereby the QoS of the AT
interactive reverse data is improved.
Block S304, the AN notifies the AT to update the transition probability matrix by
negotiating RateParameters Attribute; and updates the reverse maximum rate limit of the AT by
transmitting a ReverseRateLimit message.
Block S305, the AN determines whether the reverse traffic channel is overloaded
according to the total noise received on the reverse direction, if Yes, block S306, the AN
transmits a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as overloaded to the Access Terminal, and then
block S308 is performed; otherwise, block S307, the AN transmits a Reverse Activity Bit
characterized as not overloaded to the AT, and then block S308 is performed.
Block S308, the AT receives the Reverse Activity Bit, and determines whether the
reverse load is overloaded according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity Bit, if Yes,
block S109 is performed; otherwise, block S110 is performed.
Block S309, the reverse transmission rate is reduced according to the updated
attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix. The specific implementation
process is:
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Firstly, the AT selects an attribute parameter of transition probability according to
the current transmission rate.
Then, the AT compares a random number it generated with the selected attribute
parameter of transition probability, if the random number is less than the transition probability,
the AT reduces its current rate to the transmission rate of the next lower grade described in the
attribute parameter of transition probability matrix; otherwise, keeps the original rate.
Block S310, the reverse transmission rate is increased according to the updated
attribute parameters of reverse transition probability matrix and maximum rate limit. The
specific implementation process is:
At first, the AT selects an attribute parameter of transition probability according to
the current transmission rate;
then the AT compares a random number it generated with the selected attribute
parameter of transition probability, if the random number is less than the transition probability,
the AT increases its current rate to the transmission rate of the next higher grade described in
the attribute parameter of transition probability matrix within the range permitted by the
maximum rate limit; otherwise, keeps the original rate.
Assuming the current rate of the AT is 38.4kbps, the attribute parameter of transition
probability matrix is selected as Transition038k4_019k2.
When the AT demodulates the RA bit and find it indicates reducing the rate, the AT
will generate a random number x, and 0 AT is reduced from 38.4kbps to 19.2bps, otherwise, the original rate is kept.
When the AT demodulates the RA bit and find that it indicates improving the rate,
the AT will generate a random number x, and 0 rate of the AT is improved from 38.4kbps to 76.8kbps within the range permitted by the
maximum rate limit, otherwise, the original rate is kept.
As shown in Fig.4, the fourth embodiment provided by the present invention
includes:
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Block S401, a reverse transition probability matrix is set for the AT and a
corresponding reverse maximum rate limit is set for the AT according to the QoS level of the
AT.
Take example for dividing the ATs into VIP ATs, high-priority ATs and common ATs
according to the QoS levels of the ATs as mentioned above, the attribute parameters of reverse
maximum rate limit set for each AT are shown in Table 4:
Table 4

VIP ATs High-priority ATs Common ATs
Reverse maximum rate
limit XI X2 X3
Block S402, the AT accesses the system by a connection message, in which the
identity information of the AT is carried.
Block S403, the AN queries the QoS level subscribed by the AT in the account
information according to identity information of the AT; and obtains the corresponding
attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit according to the QoS level.
After the above-mentioned steps, the AN is able to adjust the transmission rates of
the ATs of different QoS levels based on the attribute parameters, thereby the QoS of the AT
interactive reverse data is improved. The specific implementation process is:
Block S404, the attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit is updated by a
RerverseRateLimit message and the AT is notified to update the attribute parameter of
transition probability matrix by negotiating RateParametersAttribute.
Block S405, the AN determines whether the reverse traffic channel is overloaded
according to the total noise received on the reverse direction, if Yes, block S406 is performed,
a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as overloaded is transmitted to the Access Terminal and
then block S408 is performed; otherwise, block S407, a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as
not overloaded is transmitted to the AT, and then block S408 is performed.
Block S408, the AT receives the Reverse Activity Bit, and determines whether the
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reverse traffic channel is overloaded according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity
Bit, if Yes, block S409 is performed; otherwise, block S410 is performed.
Block S409, according to the updated attribute parameter of reverse transition
probability matrix, the reverse transmission rate channel is reduced within the range permitted
by the maximum rate limit.
Block S410, according to the updated attribute parameter of reverse transition
probability matrix, the reverse transmission rate is increased within the range permitted by the
maximum rate limit.
By the implementation steps in the above-mentioned embodiments, for the ATs with
activity connection using the same sector carrier:
the average rate of the VIP AT service > the average rate of the high-priority AT
serviced the average rate of the common AT service
According to the present invention, if the QoS strategy of an operator is changed,
the values of the "reverse inter-user QoS" attribute parameters can also be modified
dynamically according to the demand, and the attribute parameters of maximum rate limit and
transition probability matrix of the ATs demanding different service levels can also be adjusted.
For example, when the operator wish to increase the QoS disparity between the ATs of
different levels, the difference between the parameters of the ATs with different levels in
Tables 1, 2 and 3 can be made bigger; on the contrary, the difference between the parameters
can be made less.
It can be seen from the embodiments of the present invention, the invention is able
to provide reverse inter-user QoS service for CDMA2000 1XEV-DO system, making the ATs
with different levels enjoy different reverse highest rates and reverse average rates; in each
reverse load statuses, different highest rates are set to facilitate the stability of the system; the
present invention can satisfy demands of different ATs, the ATs with only low-rate demand
may pay less fee and save the spending, while the ATs with high-rate demands may purchase
high-rate services. Therefore, not only the satisfaction degree of the terminal users is improved,
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but also the service categories of the operator is enriched, by which the ATs are attracted by the
operator and the operating income is obtained.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments, particularly, any
'preferred' embodiments, are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth
for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Many variations and modifications
may be made to the above-described preferred embodiment(s) without departing substantially
from the spirit and principles of the invention. All such modifications and variations are
intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and the above-described
preferred embodiment(s) and protected by the following claims.
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WE CLAIM:
1. A method for improving the QoS of access terminal interactive data, comprising:
setting attribute parameters of a reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to an access
terminal's QoS level for the access terminal;
adjusting a transmission rate of the access terminal based on the attribute parameters of
the reverse inter-user QoS level.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein setting attribute parameters of the reverse inter-user
QoS level corresponding to the access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal comprises:
setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for the access terminal and
setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix corresponding to the
access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal;
or,
setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the access
terminal, and setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding to
the access terminal's QoS level and a current reverse load level for the access terminal;
or,
setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix corresponding to the
access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal, and setting an attribute parameter of
reverse maximum rate limit corresponding to the access terminal's QoS level and a current
reverse load level for the access terminal;
or,
setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the access
terminal, and setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding to
the access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein:
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the process of setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix
corresponding to the access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal comprises:
setting, by an access network, a high attribute parameter of transition probability matrix
for an access terminal of high QoS level, and setting a low attribute parameter of transition
probability matrix for an access terminal of low QoS level;
the process of setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding
to the access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal comprises:
setting a high attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an access terminal of
high QoS level, and setting a low attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an
access terminal of low QoS level;
the process of setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding
to the access terminal's QoS level and the current reverse load level for the access terminal
comprises:
determining the load level on a reverse traffic channel of the system according to the total
noise received on the reverse direction;
according to the load level and the access terminal's QoS level, setting a high attribute
parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an access terminal of high QoS level, and setting
a low attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an access terminal of low QoS
level.
4. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein adjusting the transmission rate of the access
terminal based on the attribute parameters of the reverse inter-user QoS level comprises:
obtaining, by the access network, the attribute parameter of reverse inter-user QoS level
corresponding to the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal;
adjusting the transmission rate of an access terminal of each QoS level based on the
attribute parameter of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed
by the access terminal.
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5. The method of claim 4, wherein obtaining the attribute parameter of reverse inter-user
QoS level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal comprises:
accessing, by the access terminal, the system by a connection request message which
carries an identity information of the access terminal;
querying, by the access network, the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal in
account information of the access terminal according to the identity information, and
obtaining the corresponding attribute parameters of reverse transition probability matrix
and/or maximum rate limit according to the QoS level.
6. The method of claim 4, wherein adjusting the transmission rate of an access terminal of
each QoS level based on the attribute parameter of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding
to the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal comprises:
notifying, by the access network, the access terminal to update the transition probability
matrix by negotiating an attribute parameter of rate, and updating the reverse maximum rate
limit of the access terminal using the attribute parameter of maximum rate limit set for the
access terminal by transmitting a reverse rate limit message;
determining whether the reverse traffic channel is overloaded according to total noise
received on the reverse direction;
if Yes, transmitting a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as overloaded to the access
terminal, and then receiving, by the access terminal, the Reverse Activity Bit, and adjusting
the transmission rate of the reverse channel according to the characteristic of the Reverse
Activity Bit and updated attribute parameters of transition probability matrix and/or maximum
rate limit;
otherwise, transmitting a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as not overloaded to the
access terminal, and then receiving, by the access terminal, the Reverse Activity Bit, and
adjusting the transmission rate of the reverse channel according to the characteristic of the
Reverse Activity Bit and updated attribute parameters of transition probability matrix and/or
maximum rate limit.
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7. The method of claim 6, wherein receiving, by the access terminal, the Reverse Activity
Bit, and adjusting the transmission rate of the reverse channel according to the characteristic of
the Reverse Activity Bit and updated attribute parameters of transition probability matrix
and/or maximum rate limit comprises:
receiving, by the access terminal, the Reverse Activity Bit, and determining whether the
reverse traffic channel is overloaded according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity
Bit,
if Yes, reducing the reverse transmission rate according to the updated attribute
parameters of reverse maximum rate limit and/or transition probability matrix;
otherwise, increasing the reverse transmission rate according to the updated attribute
parameters of reverse maximum rate limit and/or transition probability matrix.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein reducing the reverse transmission rate according to the
updated attribute parameters of reverse maximum rate limit and/or transition probability
matrix comprises:
selecting, by the access terminal, an attribute parameter of transition probability according
to a current transmission rate of the access terminal;
comparing, by the access terminal, a random number it generated with the selected
attribute parameter of transition probability, if the random number is less than the selected
transition probability, reducing the current rate to the transmission rate of a next lower grade
described in the attribute parameter of transition probability matrix; otherwise, keeping the
original rate;
or,
reducing, by the access terminal, the reverse transmission rate within the range permitted
by the updated maximum rate limit according to the updated attribute parameter of reverse
transition probability matrix.
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9. The method of claim 7, wherein increasing the reverse transmission rate according to
the updated attribute parameters of reverse maximum rate limit and/or transition probability
matrix comprises:
selecting, by the access terminal, an attribute parameter of transition probability
according to the current transmission rate of the access terminal;
comparing, by the access terminal, a random number it generated with the selected
attribute parameter of transition probability, if the random number is less than the selected
transition probability, improving the current rate to the transmission rate of the next upper
grade described in the attribute parameter of transition probability matrix within the range
permitted by the maximum rate limit; otherwise, keeping the original rate;
or,
increasing, by the access terminal, the reverse transmission rate within the range permitted
by the updated maximum rate limit according to the updated attribute parameter of reverse
transition probability matrix.
10. A method for improving the QoS of access terminal interactive data, comprising:
obtaining, by an access terminal terminal, attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS
level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal from the access
network when the user terminal accesses the system by a connection request message;
based on the information regarding whether the reverse traffic channel is overloaded, the
user terminal adjusting the transmission rate of the reverse channel according to the attribute
parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein obtaining, by an access terminal terminal, attribute
parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed by the
access terminal from the access network when the user terminal accesses the system by a
connection request message comprises:
accessing, by the access terminal, the system by the connection request message which
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carries an identity information of the access terminal;
querying, by the access network, the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal in
account information of the access terminal according to the identity information, and
obtaining the corresponding attribute parameters of reverse transition probability matrix
and/or maximum rate limit according to the QoS level;
notifying, by the access network, the access terminal to update the transition probability
matrix by negotiating an attribute parameter of rate, and updating the reverse maximum rate
limit of the access terminal using the attribute parameter of maximum rate limit set for the
access terminal by transmitting a reverse rate limit message.
12. The method of claim 10, wherein, the user terminal adjusting the transmission rate of
the reverse channel according to the attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level
comprises:
determining, by the access network, whether the reverse traffic channel is overloaded
according to total noise received on the reverse direction, if Yes, transmitting a Reverse
Activity Bit characterized as overloaded to the access terminal,; otherwise, transmitting a
Reverse Activity Bit characterized as not overloaded to the access terminal; and
receiving, by the access terminal, the Reverse Activity Bit, and adjusting the reverse
transmission rate according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity Bit and the updated
attribute parameters of transition probability matrix and/or maximum rate limit.
13. A system for improving the QoS of access terminal interactive data, comprising an
access terminal terminal and an access network; wherein,
attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS level
subscribed by the access terminal is configured in the access network;
when accessing the system by a connection request message, the user terminal obtains the
attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed
by the access terminal from the access network; based on the information regarding whether
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the reverse load is overloaded obtained from the Access Network, adjusts the transmission rate
of the reverse channel according to the attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level.
14. A device for improving the QoS of access terminal interactive data, comprising:
a configuration unit, adapted to set attribute parameters of a reverse inter-user QoS level
corresponding to an access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal; and
an adjusting unit, adapted to adjust a transmission rate of the access terminal based on the
attribute parameters of the reverse inter-user QoS level.
15. The device of claim 14, wherein the configuration unit sets the attribute parameters
through the following processes:
setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for the access terminal and
setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix corresponding to the
access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal;
or,
setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the access
terminal, and setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding to
the access terminal's QoS level and a current reverse load level for the access terminal;
or,
setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix corresponding to the
access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal, and setting an attribute parameter of
reverse maximum rate limit corresponding to the access terminal's QoS level and a current
reverse load level for the access terminal;
or,
setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix for the access
terminal, and setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding to
the access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal.
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16. The device of claim 15, wherein:
the process of setting an attribute parameter of reverse transition probability matrix
corresponding to the access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal comprises:
setting, by an access network, a high attribute parameter of transition probability matrix
for an access terminal of high QoS level, and setting a low attribute parameter of transition
probability matrix for an access terminal of low QoS level;
the process of setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding
to the access terminal's QoS level for the access terminal comprises:
setting a high attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an access terminal of
high QoS level, and setting a low attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an
access terminal of low QoS level;
the process of setting an attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit corresponding
to the access terminal's QoS level and the current reverse load level for the access terminal
comprises:
determining the load level on a reverse traffic channel of the system according to the total
noise received on the reverse direction;
according to the load level and the access terminal's QoS level, setting a high attribute
parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an access terminal of high QoS level, and setting
a low attribute parameter of reverse maximum rate limit for an access terminal of low QoS
level.
17. The device of claim 15, wherein, the network side adjusts the transmission rate of the
access terminal based on the attribute parameters of the reverse inter-user QoS level through
the following processes:
obtaining the attribute parameter of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS
level subscribed by the access terminal and;
adjusting the transmission rate of an access terminal of each QoS level based on the
attribute parameter of reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed
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by the access terminal.
18. The device of claim 17, wherein, the access network obtains the attribute parameter of
reverse inter-user QoS level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal
through the following processes:
accessing the system by a connection request message which carries an identity
information of the access terminal; and
querying the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal in account information of the
access terminal according to the identity information, and obtaining the corresponding
attribute parameters of reverse transition probability matrix and/or maximum rate limit
according to the QoS level.
19. The device of claim 17, wherein, the access network adjusts the transmission rate of
the access terminal of each QoS level based on the attribute parameter of reverse inter-user
QoS level corresponding to the QoS level subscribed by the access terminal through the
following processes:
notifying the access terminal to update the transition probability matrix by negotiating an
attribute parameter of rate, and updating the reverse maximum rate limit of the access terminal
using the attribute parameter of maximum rate limit set for the access terminal by transmitting
a reverse rate limit message;
determining whether the reverse traffic channel is overloaded according to total noise
received on the reverse direction,
if YES, transmitting a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as overloaded to the access
terminal and receiving, by the access terminal, the Reverse Activity Bit, and adjusting the
transmission rate of the reverse channel according to the characteristic of the Reverse Activity
Bit and updated attribute parameters of transition probability matrix and/or maximum rate
limit;
otherwise, transmitting a Reverse Activity Bit characterized as not overloaded to the
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access terminal, and receiving, by the access terminal, the Reverse Activity Bit, and adjusting
the transmission rate of the reverse channel according to the characteristic of the Reverse
Activity Bit and updated attribute parameters of transition probability matrix and/or maximum
rate limit.
20. A terminal adapted to improve the QoS of access terminal interactive data,
comprising:
an obtaining unit, adapted to obtain attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level
corresponding to a QoS level subscribed by an access terminal from an Access Network; and
an adjusting unit, adapted to adjust a transmission rate of a reverse channel according to
the attribute parameters of reverse inter-user QoS level based on information regarding
whether a reverse load is overloaded.

Dated this 23rd day of October 2007
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A method and a system for improving the QoS of AT interactive data, including: by setting
corresponding reverse inter-user QoS attribute parameters of reverse transition probability
matrix and/or maximum rate limit etc. for ATs of different QoS levels, the transmission rate of
the ATs are adjusted, thereby the ATs of different QoS levels are allowed to enjoy different reverse highest rates and reverse average rates, and the QoS of the AT interactive reserve data is improved. This invention can not only meet the demands of different terminal ATs, but also provide a QoS solution of leveled charging service for network operators, satisfying different AT demands and improving operating income at the same time.

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Patent Number 259270
Indian Patent Application Number 4057/KOLNP/2007
PG Journal Number 10/2014
Publication Date 07-Mar-2014
Grant Date 05-Mar-2014
Date of Filing 23-Oct-2007
Name of Patentee HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Applicant Address HUAWEI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BANTIAN, LONGGANG DISTRICT, SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG PROVINCE
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 WAN, RONG HUAWEI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BANTIAN, LONGGANG DISTRICT, SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG PROVINCE 518129
PCT International Classification Number H04B 7/26
PCT International Application Number PCT/CN2006/001008
PCT International Filing date 2006-05-17
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 200510070970.X 2005-05-19 China