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Method and apparatus for device to device communication

US9713182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2014
Grant dateJul 18, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W8/26
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for performing a device-to-device (D2D) communication by a user equipment and supporting D2D communication by a communication entity. The D2D communication method may include: acquiring ProSe ID of the UE or the UE's user, which is used in the D2D communication; generating an expression by using the ProSe ID; broadcasting the generated expression; receiving a direct D2D connection request message from another UE over a core network; sending a direct connection accept message in response to the direct D2D connection request message; and performing the D2D communication with another UE. Accordingly, D2D communication can be efficiently performed.

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