Methods and apparatus for multiple user uplink bandwidth allocation
US9474073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/0816
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for multiple user uplink are provided. In one aspect, method for wireless communication includes receiving an assignment of a frequency bandwidth for an uplink transmission of a station. The method further includes determining whether a portion of the assigned frequency bandwidth is unavailable for the uplink transmission. The method further includes selectively transmitting the uplink transmission based on whether the portion of the assigned frequency bandwidth is unavailable.
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