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Relay station, base station and method for extending a coverage area of a base station in a radio network

US8345587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2007
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/047
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for extending a coverage of a base station in a wireless communication network is disclosed, characterized in that a relay station transfers control information and communication related information between the base station and the mobile station according to an indication of the base station.

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