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Method and system for control channel beamforming

US8040831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2006
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for managing control information in a wireless communications system. The method comprises broadcasting a predetermined number of preambles through beamforming from a base station, detecting, by a subscriber station, a predetermined frame associated with one selected preamble that has the highest power level, and identifying one or more subcarriers for carrying control information through the selected preamble.

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