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Synchronization and macro diversity for MCBCS

US8264961B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2008
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/30
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for multicast and broadcast system (MCBCS) synchronization and macro diversity is provided. In an embodiment, an MBS Proxy creates the necessary messages with synchronization rules embedded therein. The messages are provided to an MBS Distributed DPF and a base station, which performs a final PHY frame construction for transmission. In another embodiment, the MBS Proxy provides the necessary information to the base station and the base station creates the messages, including the synchronization rules. In yet another embodiment, the base station receives raw IP packet information and synchronization information. In this last embodiment, the base station creates the packets and frames based on the information provided to it.

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