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Method for transmitting reference signals in a downlink multiple input multiple output system

US8619693B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2009
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/0226
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a system having a plurality of cells participating in a Coordinated Multi-Point (CoMP) operation, a method for transmitting Reference Signals (RSs) to User Equipment (UE) includes generating, by Base Station (BS) included in each of the plurality of cells, a subframe including RSs for a UE located in the each of the plurality of cells, and transmitting the generated subframe to the UE by the BS. The RSs include RSs for channel measurement, and RSs for data demodulation, the plurality of cells are grouped according to frequency shift values applied to the RSs for channel measurement and RS allocation patterns are determined for two cells among the plurality of cells according to a predetermined rule.

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