Extending the control channel region of a communications system in backwards compatible manner
US9397813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L27/2601
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a method of adapting a control channel in a network node in a communication system, providing (S20) a control format indicator for the control channel, and dynamically determining and providing (S10) control channel redefinition information, which control channel redefinition information together with said control format indicator provides a redefined control channel. Subsequently the control channel is adapted (S30) based on said control format indicator and said control channel redefinition information to provide a redefined control channel for signaling to said at least one user equipment, Finally, scheduling (S40) user equipment in a sub frame based on the redefined control channel.
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