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Scheduling of subframes at protocol layer L1

US10674504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2015
Grant dateJun 2, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/1263
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is provided mechanisms for scheduling subframes at protocol layer L1. The method is performed by a network device. A method comprises obtaining, at the protocol layer L1, an indication of an occurrence of Listen Before Talk (LBT) failure for transmission of a subframe in an unlicensed frequency spectrum. The method comprises storing, in an L1 buffer, data of the subframe to be transmitted in the unlicensed frequency spectrum as a result thereof.

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