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Methods and apparatuses for performing uplink coordinated multi-point communication

US11032040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2017
Grant dateJun 8, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/21
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for utilizing uplink (UL) CoMP helper data are provided. One method includes setting, by a network node serving a user equipment, a priority for a helper data request of an uplink transmission of the user equipment. The setting may include setting the priority based on a specific history of the user equipment. The method may also include sending the helper data request to another network node and, optionally, sending the priority set for the helper data request to said another network node.

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