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Methods and apparatus for timing synchronization for peer to peer devices operating in WWAN spectrum

US8705421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2011
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W56/0045
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product are provided in which a clock timing is determined for utilizing resources including peer-to-peer resources based on a WWAN downlink receive timing and a WWAN uplink transmit timing. In addition, the clock timing is utilized for peer-to-peer communication with the peer-to-peer resources.

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