Time multiplexing communication with secondary cells
US10506594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/541
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method implemented by a network node of a cellular communication network serving a plurality of user devices is disclosed. The method comprises determining a transmission routine for each of a plurality of secondary cells (SCells) using radio channels in an unlicensed spectrum. Each transmission routine has an associated transmission period based on a downlink (DL) buffer status. The method also comprises time multiplexing transmission from the plurality of SCells to the plurality of user devices by executing the transmission routines for their respective time periods. Network nodes, apparatus, computer programs associated with the method are also disclosed.
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