Methods and devices for requesting and assigning resources in an unlicensed spectrum
US10382971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/27
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method performed by a first base station of requesting resources in an unlicensed spectrum for a mobile terminal for which the first base station serves as a primary cell base station is provided. The method comprises submitting a request for the unlicensed spectrum resources to a second base station serving as a secondary cell base station for the mobile terminal, receiving a response to the request from the second base station indicating that unlicensed spectrum resources will be assigned. The method further comprises submitting, in case the assigned unlicensed spectrum resources are not sufficient for serving the mobile terminal, a request to the second base station to give priority to assignment of the requested unlicensed spectrum resources over resources requested by mobile terminals for which said second base station serves as a primary cell base station.
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