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Method for configuring physical channel, base station and user equipment

US10555346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2015
Grant dateFeb 4, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2035

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

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method performed by a User Equipment (UE). The method comprises: monitoring a physical channel that is transmitted repetitively at a repetition level; and receiving configuration information for reconfiguring the repetition level. The initial repetition level is determined during a random access procedure. The present disclosure also provides a method performed by a base station, as well as a base station and a UE. With the present disclosure, it is possible to improve resource utilization and spectrum/energy efficiency of MTC UEs supported by the LTE and reduce inter-cell time/frequency resource collisions.

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