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Method and apparatus for transmitting reference signal in multi-node system

US8838159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2011
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L5/0091
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of transmitting a reference signal in a multi-node system including a plurality of nodes and a base station for controlling the plurality of nodes is provided. The method includes: transmitting node information to a user equipment; and transmitting the reference signal to the user equipment from at least one node among the plurality of nodes on the basis of the node information, wherein the node information includes information capable of identifying the reference signal transmitted from the at least one node, and wherein each of the plurality of nodes transmits a different reference signal.

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