Device to device communications with carrier aggregation
US9264968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Device-to-device (D2D) communications in conjunction with carrier aggregation. A base station (BS) may coordinate D2D communication between two wireless user equipment (UE) devices. A primary cell may be configured for communicating with each of the UEs. A secondary cell may be configured for D2D communication between the two UEs. The primary cell and the secondary cell may utilize different component carriers. Additionally, cross-carrier scheduling may be used, such that at least some control information for the secondary cell is communicated via the primary cell.
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