Methods providing listen-before-talk and related UEs and network nodes
US10178696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods of a network node may provide listen-before-talk (LBT) functionality in a telecommunications system. Such methods may include associating a user equipment (UE) within the network node's coverage to a group of UEs. In addition, a clear channel assessment (CCA) of an unlicensed channel may be provided for the group of UEs. Related network nodes and UEs are also discussed.
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