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Method and apparatus for receiving a control channel

US8761109B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2012
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W74/002
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various methods and apparatuses for receiving a control channel involve a communication device monitoring a first control and receiving information from a network regarding the configuration of a second control channel. The communication device receives an uplink grant from the network; transmits a message to the network, in which the message indicates to the network that the communication device is capable of monitoring the second control channel. The communication device monitors the second control channel based on the configuration information receiving via the first control channel.

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