Method and apparatus for lightweight messaging during initial synchronization, discovery, and association in directional wireless systems
US10321435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/51
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus receives a discovery signal transmitted from a connection point (CP) via a directional beam. The discovery signal may include first information (including beam sweep configuration information) related to the CP. The apparatus then transmits an association signal to the CP based on the beam sweep configuration information and monitors for a resource grant from the CP based on the transmitted association signal. Alternatively, the apparatus transmits a discovery signal via a directional beam to a user equipment (UE). The discovery signal may include first information (including beam sweep configuration information) related to the apparatus. The apparatus then receives an association signal from the UE based on the beam sweep configuration information and determines a resource grant for communicating with the UE based on the received association signal.
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