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Radio link failure detection procedures in long term evolution uplink and downlink and apparatus therefor

US8126021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2007
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W56/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting a radio link (RL) failure for uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) in a long term evolution (LTE) wireless communication system including at least one wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) and at least one evolved Node-B (eNodeB) are disclosed. A determination is made as to whether an RL has an in-synchronization status or an out-of-synchronization status. An RL failure is declared if an out-of-synchronization status is detected.

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