Method and apparatus for monitoring control channel in multiple carrier system
US8441996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L5/0055
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of monitoring a control channel in a multiple carrier system is provided. A user equipment monitors a plurality of candidate control channels within a control region of a subframe and receives reference control information on a reference control channel which is successfully decoded. The user equipment monitors the control region on a basis of the reference control information and receives link control information on a linked control channel which is successfully decoded. The link control information includes resource assignment information used to receive or transmit data packets via a plurality of component carriers.
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