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Method for acquiring channel state information in FDD MIMO wireless networks

US9692577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2014
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L1/0026
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention presents methods and circuits for a BS to acquire DL CSI in a FDD wireless network comprising switching the normal transmitting and receiving frequencies in a first and a second FDD apparatus, and using UL pilot signals to estimate the DL CSI based on reciprocity of the over the air channels.

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