In a data communication system capable of variable rate transmission, the data rate is determined by the largest C/I measurement of the forward link signals as measured at the Access Terminal. In one embodiment, the data transmission is scheduled based on an Access Terminal initiated forward power control,...http://www.google.de/patents/US20040233867?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040233867 - Method and apparatus for forward power control in a communication system
