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Synchronized uplink-downlink hop for measurements

US8737308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2012
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of wireless communication is provided which includes communicating with a base station on a first channel and tuning to a second channel concurrently with the base station tuning to a second or third channel. The method also includes measuring interference on the second channel and re-tuning to the first channel concurrently with the base station re-tuning to the first channel. The method further includes reporting channel quality, based on the interference, to the base station to enable channel selection.

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