Method and device for uplink transmission by using unlicensed spectrum
US10021573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, adapted to a communication device, for uplink transmission by using unlicensed spectrum is provided. The method includes following steps. Acquiring transmission resource based on a listen-before-talk (LBT) procedure. Sending an LBT indicator to a base station after successfully acquiring the transmission resource. Receiving a uplink resource grant from the base station. Performing uplink data transmission with the base station on the unlicensed spectrum according to the uplink resource grant.
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