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Unlicensed spectrum sharing method, base station using the same, and user equipment using the same

US9572040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2015
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W28/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to an unlicensed spectrum sharing method that is applicable to a user equipment and a base station, a user equipment using the same method, and a base station using the same method. In one of the exemplary embodiments, the disclosure is directed to an unlicensed spectrum sharing method applicable to a user equipment. The method would include receiving a configuration message over a first component carrier in a licensed spectrum to operate in an unlicensed spectrum, receiving a user message of the UE over a second component carrier in the unlicensed spectrum in response to receiving the configuration message, wherein the first component carrier and the second component carrier are aggregated carriers, and receiving a re-configuration message over the first component carrier in the licensed spectrum to operate in the unlicensed spectrum.

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