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Random access in a wireless device and wireless network

US10681738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2017
Grant dateJun 9, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W74/0838
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wireless device receives a message from a first base station. The message comprises first configuration parameters for cells. Cells comprise cell groups. Cell groups comprise a first cell group for communication with the first base station, and a second cell group for communication with a second base station. The second cell group comprises an LAA cell, and RACH(s) configuration parameters for a RACH of the LAA cell. The wireless device performs an LBT procedure to transmit a preamble via the RACH of the LAA cell in response to initiating a random access process. The wireless device increments a counter in response to the LBT procedure indicating that the channel is occupied and determining a failure of the random access process in response to the counter reaching a first value. The wireless device transmits second message in response to the failure of the random access process.

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