Resource auction multiple access (RAMA) for fast access/resource assignment and handoff in the PCS/cellular environments

Describes the benefits and outline of resource auction multiple access (RAMA). Discusses RAMA application to extended IS-54 (uplink frequency-time utilisation). The advantages of RAMA are: fast and efficient multi-priority medium access; can easily double system voice spectrum utilization through statistical speech multiplexing; can provide variable bandwidth on demand; collision independent throughout, full (100%) utilization of all communication resources (slots) irrespective of traffic load; flexible control of priority/grade of service - fairness; and can be utilized for speech and data multiplexing.