Title:
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUBFRAME CONFIGURATION FOR WIRELESS NETWORKS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/173558
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Certain aspects generally relate to methods and apparatus for subframe configuration for wireless networks. For example, certain aspects provide methods and apparatus for dynamically and/or reliably indicating at least one of a downlink or uplink subframe configuration. One method includes broadcasting an information block message including a first subframe configuration indicating at least one of which subframes of a set of subframes are for uplink transmissions or which subframes of the set of subframes are for downlink transmissions, determining a second subframe configuration suitable for handling communications with one or more user equipment (UEs), and signaling an indication of the second subframe configuration to the one or more UEs. Other methods includes receiving such a broadcast information block message, receiving signaling indicating a second subframe configuration suitable for handling communications with a base station, and communicating with the base station in accordance with the second subframe configuration.
Inventors:
CHEN WANSHI (US)
XU HAO (US)
GAAL PETER (US)
XU HAO (US)
GAAL PETER (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2013/041302
Publication Date:
February 27, 2014
Filing Date:
May 16, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
QUALCOMM INC (US)
International Classes:
H04W72/04; H04L1/18
Other References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
READ, Randol, W. et al. (L.L.P./Qualcomm3040 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 150, Houston TX, US)
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