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Communication system of detecting victim terminal and performing interference coordination in multi-cell environments

US8737921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2010
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/541
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a method, and an apparatus and communication system to perform the method, of detecting a victim terminal and performing an interference coordination in a multi-cell environment. The multi-cell environment may include a heterogeneous cell environment including a small cell and a macro cell. The method includes determining whether a macro terminal is located within a cell coverage of a small base station, and adjusting the cell coverage according to the determination.

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