Resource allocation signaling for slot aggregation
US11219018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/23
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a method of operating a network node in a Radio Access Network. The method includes transmitting a downlink control information message, the downlink control information message having a slot allocation indication and a symbol allocation indication. The slot allocation indication indicates a slot aggregation having a plurality of slots being allocated for communication to at least one user equipment, each slot including a plurality of symbols. The symbol allocation indication indicates allocation of symbols to at least one channel according to an allocation pattern for two or more of the plurality of slots. The disclosure also pertains to related methods and devices.
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