System and method for managing data throughput of wireless devices in a wireless network
摘要
說明書
The adjustment of one or more of the antennas in the access node (e.g., antenna array for sector 716 in access node 710) may force at least one of the plurality of wireless devices (e.g., wireless devices 720, 730, 740) currently in the wireless network (e.g., sector 716) and using the first communication protocol to cease operating in the wireless network using the first communication protocol. These devices leave the wireless network and send a request for access to the wireless network using the second communication protocol if these devices are not already operating in dual-connect mode. One or more wireless devices, particularly the wireless devices that are located near the cell edge for the wireless network serviced by the access node or communication tower, may send a request for handover to join a different cell or sector for the wireless network serviced by a different access node and/or communication tower. For example, wireless device 740, located in the cell edge section of sector 716 may send a request for handover to join sector 718. As depicted, sector 718 has fewer wireless devices in its wireless network using the higher performance communication protocol than sector 716 and no wireless devices operating in the near vicinity to the location of wireless device 740.
