Methods and apparatus for providing D2D system information to a UE served by a home evolved Node-B
US9019913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/105
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided in which a network entity may be operable to communicate D2D resource allocations to a UE supported by a HeNB. In one example, the network entity may be operable to determine whether a HeNB is operable to communicate system information to a UE. As used herein, system information may include, but is not limited to, D2D resource allocations, paging information, etc. When the network entity determines that a HeNB is operable to communicate system information to a UE, then it may transmit the system information to the HeNB to allow the HeNB to convey the system information to the UE. When the network entity determines that a HeNB is not operable to communicate system information to a UE, then it may transmit the system information to the UE via one or more other network entities.
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