FIELD: physics, communications.
SUBSTANCE: systems and methods which enable conflict resolution when allocating resources between access terminals in a wireless communication environment are described. A first access terminal can receive a constant or "fixed" allocation consisting of a set of resources such as sub-carriers. When there is need for short-term resource allocation for the second access terminal, time-limited or "unfixed" resource allocation can be provided for the second access terminal. If the resource in the unfixed allocation has already been allocated for the first access terminal through the fixed allocation, the first access terminal can receive a conflict indicator together with information relating to prolonged unfixed allocation, can forgo the conflicting resource, and can resume control over the conflicting resource after unfixed allocation.
EFFECT: assistance in allocating resources in a wireless communication environment to improve system transmission capacity and broaden user experience.
50 cl, 11 dwg
