Spatial-based channel assignment: flexible channel assignment using the Global Positioning System (GPS)

Author

Davis, Roger L.

Author_Institution

Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT, USA

fYear

2000

fDate

2000

Firstpage

156

Lastpage

161

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to demonstrate that GPS´ precision navigation capabilities can be used to enhance and optimize mobile computing channel assignment procedures. Current channel assignments are typically based on hand-off procedures relying on signal strength differences between the mobile user and nearby base stations. The use of timing and positioning information from GPS can significantly enhance the channel assignment process used in existing mobile computing systems at reduced cost and increase effectiveness

Keywords

Global Positioning System; channel allocation; mobile computing; personal communication networks; position control; timing; GPS precision navigation; Global Positioning System; PCS; base stations; flexible channel assignment; hand-off procedures; mobile computing channel assignment; mobile user; personal communication services; positioning information; project; signal strength differences; spatial-based channel assignment; timing information; Base stations; Cellular phones; Costs; Data structures; Global Positioning System; Mobile computing; Navigation; Personal communication networks; Quality of service; Timing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Position Location and Navigation Symposium, IEEE 2000

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5872-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PLANS.2000.838297

Filename

838297