Method and apparatus for determining channel occupancy
US10827522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/0808
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present application disclose a method for determining channel occupancy, including: determining whether clear channel assessment CCA information of a channel sent by a user equipment UE is received; and determining, according to whether the CCA information sent by the UE is received, whether the UE occupies the channel. The present application further discloses an apparatus for determining channel occupancy. By means of the method and apparatus for determining channel occupancy in the embodiments of the present application, a peer device, such as a base station, in communication with the UE can know whether the UE occupies a channel, thus guaranteeing subsequent right decisions.
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