Scaled symbols for a self-contained time division duplex (TDD) subframe structure
US9814058B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L5/0044
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer program product, and an apparatus are provided. The method may be performed by a scheduling entity. The scheduling entity transmits control information in a control portion of the subframe, the control information corresponding to data information within the subframe, transmits the data information in a data portion of the subframe, receives a pilot signal from the set of subordinate entities in a pilot portion of the subframe, and receives an ACK/NACK signal from the set of subordinate entities in an ACK portion of the subframe. The ACK portion is subsequent to the pilot portion of the subframe. The ACK/NACK signal includes acknowledgment information corresponding to the data information. The control portion, the data portion, the pilot portion, and the ACK portion are contained in the same subframe.
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