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Network node, communication device and methods therein for handling dynamic subframe configurations

US10498500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2015
Grant dateDec 3, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L5/0058
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network node, a communication device and methods therein, for handling dynamic uplink/downlink, UL/DL, subframe configurations when operating in Time Division Duplex, TDD. The network node obtains capability information indicating whether the communication device supports carrier aggregation and/or frequency band combination, and also indicating whether the communication device supports simultaneous reception and transmission of signals on different carriers or frequency bands. The network node then determines UL/DL subframe configurations for the communication device based on the obtained capability information such that the communication device is to use different UL/DL subframe configurations for different carriers or frequency bands, when certain conditions are fulfilled.

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