Relaying in a communication system
US9007992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/047
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication link is provided between a station of an access system and a relay node. The relay node is a node capable of wirelessly communicating with at least one communication device within the coverage thereof. A set up procedure for the communication link is initiated such that the relay node acts as a communication device towards the station, the set up procedure being initiated according to a set up procedure between the station and communication devices accessing the station directly. Communication between the relay node and at least one communication device within the coverage area thereof are handled such that the relay nodes acts as a station of an access system towards said at least one communication device.
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