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Multiple-layer beacon sweeping method, access node and user equipment

US10292098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) · SE

Inventors

Jinhua Liu · Beijing, CN
Gen Li · Beijing, CN
Qingyu Miao · Beijing, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 2014
Grant date	May 14, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 6, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02D30/70
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multiple-layer beacon sweeping method performed by an access node, a method performed by a user equipment, and a respective access node and user equipment are provided. The multiple-layer beacon sweeping method may comprise performing multiple beacon sweepings including at least a first beacon sweeping and a second beacon sweeping, wherein the first beacon sweeping has a first set of beams and a first coverage area and the second beacon sweeping has a second set of beams and a second coverage area, and wherein the first coverage area is larger than the second coverage area.

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