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Methods and devices for performing proximity discovery

US9549394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2014
Grant dateJan 17, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W92/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for use in a first user equipment (UE) includes receiving, from a base station, control information and a resource assignment for uplink transmission; and transmitting, based on the control information, a discovery signal on the assigned resource for uplink transmission, the discovery signal including a first temporary UE identifier (ID) assigned to the first UE, wherein the first temporary UE ID is used to identify the first UE for device-to-device communication.

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