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Enhanced TDD frame structure

US8159979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2009
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L5/0007
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of providing uplink and downlink transmissions between a mobile terminal and a base station in a mobile communication system is provided. The method increases the flexibility and efficiency of a mobile communication system utilizing one or more relay entities and provides new frame structures to support legacy and new transmissions in a mobile communication system.

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