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Method and apparatus for transmitting synchronization signal in talk-around direct communication network

US9179269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2013
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W74/0841
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for transmitting a synchronization signal in a talk-around direct communication network is provided. The method includes: determining one of a plurality of second windows included in a first window as a synchronization reception window; selecting one of a plurality of synchronization slots included in the second windows as a first synchronization slot; transmitting a first synchronization signal through the first synchronization slot included in the second windows, excluding the synchronization reception window; detecting a second synchronization signal transmitted from other terminals using the first synchronization slot included in the synchronization reception window; and determining that a collision from amongst the synchronization signals has occurred based on the detection result.

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