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Advanced technology frame structure with backward compatibility

US8687585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2012
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An advanced technology frame structure is described herein. The advanced technology frame structure can enhance a first technology frame structure in dimensions of time, frequency, or a combination of time and frequency. A second technology frame structure time division multiplexes second technology subframes with the first technology downlink and uplink subframes. The first technology downlink subframe can be divided into a first technology downlink subframe and one or more second technology downlink subframes. Similarly, the first technology uplink subframe can be divided into a first uplink subframe and one or more second technology uplink subframes. These principles can be expanded upon and can be applied in many communication systems.

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