Performing Coordinated Multipoint Transmission and Reception (CoMP) in a Wireless Communication Network
    1.
    发明申请
    Performing Coordinated Multipoint Transmission and Reception (CoMP) in a Wireless Communication Network 有权
    在无线通信网络中执行协调的多点传输和接收(CoMP)

    公开(公告)号:US20140011531A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-09

    申请号:US14006489

    申请日:2011-03-22

    IPC分类号: H04B7/02 H04L5/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to the field of coordinated multipoint transmission and reception (CoMP) in wireless communication networks, in particular to methods, an apparatus, and a network node for use in performing coordinated data transmissions in a wireless communication network. A method for use in a network node for coordinating data transmission to user equipments in a wireless communication network, wherein the wireless communication network comprising at least two access nodes each access node having one or more antennas and being arranged to perform coordinated data transmissions to user equipments is provided. The method comprising: obtaining signal strength values associated with the one or more antennas of the at least two access nodes for a number of user equipments; arranging the number of user equipments into one or more groups of user equipments and associating each of the one or more groups of user equipments with a sub-set of the one or more antennas of the at least two access nodes based on the obtained signal strength values; and coordinating data transmission performed by the at least two access nodes to each of the one or more groups of user equipments based on the subset of the one or more antennas of the at least two access nodes associated with each group of user equipments, respectively.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及无线通信网络中的协调多点发送和接收(CoMP)领域,特别涉及用于在无线通信网络中执行协调数据传输的方法,装置和网络节点。 一种用于在网络节点中用于协调无线通信网络中的用户设备的数据传输的方法,其中所述无线通信网络包括至少两个接入节点,每个接入节点具有一个或多个天线的接入节点,并且被布置成对用户执行协调的数据传输 提供设备。 该方法包括:获得与多个用户设备的至少两个接入节点的一个或多个天线相关联的信号强度值; 将用户设备的数量设置为一组或多组用户设备,并且基于所获得的信号强度将所述一个或多个用户设备组中的每一个与所述至少两个接入节点中的一个或多个天线的子集相关联 价值观 以及基于与每组用户设备相关联的所述至少两个接入节点中的一个或多个天线的子集分别将所述至少两个接入节点执行的数据传输协调到所述一个或多个用户设备组中的每一个。

    Methods and arrangements in a wireless communication system
    2.
    发明授权
    Methods and arrangements in a wireless communication system 有权
    无线通信系统中的方法和布置

    公开(公告)号:US08838118B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-16

    申请号:US13502939

    申请日:2011-05-03

    IPC分类号: H04W40/00 H04W72/12 H04W92/20

    摘要: Method and arrangement (600) in a first network node (120-1), serving a first cell (130-1), for forming a coordination group for coordinating multipoint wireless communication. The method comprising determining (502) interference within the first cell (130-1). Also, the method comprises identifying (503) a second network node (120-2), which is either transmitting radio signals causing the interference, serving a user equipment (110-1), which transmits radio signals causing the interference, or being the intended recipient of radio signals causing the interference. Additionally, the method comprises transmitting (504) a token to the identified second network node (120-2), inviting it to coordinate the wireless communication. Furthermore, in addition, if acceptance is received, the method comprises forming (505) a coordination group together with the second network node (120-2), and coordinate the wireless communication.Further, a method and arrangement (800) in a second network node (120-2) is presented.

    摘要翻译: 服务于第一小区(130-1)的第一网络节点(120-1)中的方法和装置(600),用于形成用于协调多点无线通信的协调组。 该方法包括确定(502)第一小区(130-1)内的干扰。 此外,该方法包括:识别(503)发送导致干扰的无线电信号的第二网络节点(120-2),服务于发送引起干扰的无线电信号的用户设备(110-1),或者是 预期接收到无线电信号造成干扰。 另外,该方法包括向识别的第二网络节点(120-2)发送(504)令牌,邀请它协调无线通信。 此外,另外,如果接收到接受,则该方法包括与第二网络节点(120-2)一起形成(505)协调组,并协调无线通信。 此外,呈现第二网络节点(120-2)中的方法和布置(800)。

    Performing coordinated multipoint transmission and reception (CoMP) in a wireless communication network
    3.
    发明授权
    Performing coordinated multipoint transmission and reception (CoMP) in a wireless communication network 有权
    在无线通信网络中执行协调的多点传输和接收(CoMP)

    公开(公告)号:US09281876B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-08

    申请号:US14006489

    申请日:2011-03-22

    摘要: The present invention relates to the field of coordinated multipoint transmission and reception (CoMP) in wireless communication networks, in particular to methods, an apparatus, and a network node for use in performing coordinated data transmissions in a wireless communication network. A method for use in a network node for coordinating data transmission to user equipments in a wireless communication network, wherein the wireless communication network comprising at least two access nodes each access node having one or more antennas and being arranged to perform coordinated data transmissions to user equipments is provided. The method comprising: obtaining signal strength values associated with the one or more antennas of the at least two access nodes for a number of user equipments; arranging the number of user equipments into one or more groups of user equipments and associating each of the one or more groups of user equipments with a sub-set of the one or more antennas of the at least two access nodes based on the obtained signal strength values; and coordinating data transmission performed by the at least two access nodes to each of the one or more groups of user equipments based on the subset of the one or more antennas of the at least two access nodes associated with each group of user equipments, respectively.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及无线通信网络中的协调多点发送和接收(CoMP)领域,特别涉及用于在无线通信网络中执行协调数据传输的方法,装置和网络节点。 一种用于在网络节点中用于协调无线通信网络中的用户设备的数据传输的方法,其中所述无线通信网络包括至少两个接入节点,每个接入节点具有一个或多个天线的接入节点,并且被布置成对用户执行协调的数据传输 提供设备。 该方法包括:获得与多个用户设备的至少两个接入节点的一个或多个天线相关联的信号强度值; 将用户设备的数量设置为一组或多组用户设备,并且基于所获得的信号强度将所述一个或多个用户设备组中的每一个与所述至少两个接入节点中的一个或多个天线的子集相关联 价值观 以及基于与每组用户设备相关联的所述至少两个接入节点中的一个或多个天线的子集分别将所述至少两个接入节点执行的数据传输协调到所述一个或多个用户设备组中的每一个。

    METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    4.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 有权
    无线通信系统中的方法和安排

    公开(公告)号:US20120282934A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-08

    申请号:US13502939

    申请日:2011-05-03

    IPC分类号: H04W16/02

    摘要: Method and arrangement (600) in a first network node (120-1), serving a first cell (130-1), for forming a coordination group for coordinating multipoint wireless communication. The method comprising determining (502) interference within the first cell (130-1). Also, the method comprises identifying (503) a second network node (120-2), which is either transmitting radio signals causing the interference, serving a user equipment (110-1), which transmits radio signals causing the interference, or being the intended recipient of radio signals causing the interference. Additionally, the method comprises transmitting (504) a token to the identified second network node (120-2), inviting it to coordinate the wireless communication. Furthermore, in addition, if acceptance is received, the method comprises forming (505) a coordination group together with the second network node (120-2), and coordinate the wireless communication.Further, a method and arrangement (800) in a second network node (120-2) is presented.

    摘要翻译: 服务于第一小区(130-1)的第一网络节点(120-1)中的方法和装置(600),用于形成用于协调多点无线通信的协调组。 该方法包括确定(502)第一小区(130-1)内的干扰。 此外,该方法包括:识别(503)发送导致干扰的无线电信号的第二网络节点(120-2),服务于发送引起干扰的无线电信号的用户设备(110-1),或者是 预期接收到无线电信号造成干扰。 另外,该方法包括向识别的第二网络节点(120-2)发送(504)令牌,邀请它协调无线通信。 此外,另外,如果接收到接受,则该方法包括与第二网络节点(120-2)一起形成(505)协调组,并协调无线通信。 此外,呈现第二网络节点(120-2)中的方法和布置(800)。

    Method and arrangement to control a repeater in a wireless communication system
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and arrangement to control a repeater in a wireless communication system 有权
    在无线通信系统中控制中继器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08768365B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-01

    申请号:US13120484

    申请日:2008-09-24

    IPC分类号: H04W40/00

    摘要: An object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for controlling a repeater that is less costly and more flexible. The objective is achieved by a method in a control unit (150) for controlling a repeater (100) being comprised in a radio access network (110). The control unit sends a repeater control message to the repeater (100). The repeater control message is tunneled as ordinary data communication via an available radio communication channel (160) within the radio access network (110). The repeater control message is configured to control the repeater (100).

    摘要翻译: 本发明的目的是提供一种用于控制中继器的机构,其成本更低且更灵活。 目的是通过控制单元(150)中的方法来实现的,该控制单元用于控制包括在无线电接入网络(110)中的中继器(100)。 控制单元向中继器(100)发送中继器控制消息。 中继器控制消息经由无线电接入网络(110)内的可用无线电通信信道(160)作为普通数据通信隧道传送。 中继器控制消息被配置为控制中继器(100)。

    Self-Optimizing Repeater
    6.
    发明申请
    Self-Optimizing Repeater 有权
    自动优化中继器

    公开(公告)号:US20120106340A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-03

    申请号:US13003123

    申请日:2008-07-10

    IPC分类号: H04W24/00 H04W28/10

    CPC分类号: H04B7/2606 H04B7/15528

    摘要: The object of the present invention is to reduce interference and power consumption of a repeater operated in a wireless communication network. According to the present invention this object is achieved by a self-optimizing repeater (10) for use in a wireless communication network using predetermined carrier communication resources per cell. The self-optimizing repeater (10) comprises an amplifier (12) adapted to amplify a first subset of communication resources selected from, the carrier communication resources, a monitoring unit (14) adapted to monitor traffic load on the first subset of communication resources, and an adjustment unit (16) adapted to adjust the first subset of communication resources as a function of the monitored traffic load. The operation of the self-optimizing repeater is fully transparent and no control signaling is necessary to control the self-optimizing repeater.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的目的是减少在无线通信网络中运行的中继器的干扰和功耗。 根据本发明,该目的通过一种在每个小区使用预定载波通信资源的无线通信网络中使用的自优化中继器(10)实现。 自优化中继器(10)包括适于放大从载波通信资源中选择的通信资源的第一子集的放大器(12),适于监视通信资源的第一子集上的业务负载的监视单元(14) 以及调整单元(16),其适于根据所监视的业务负载来调整所述第一通信资源子集。 自优化中继器的操作是完全透明的,不需要控制信令来控制自优化中继器。

    Establishing Parallel Tunnels for Higher Bit Rate
    7.
    发明申请
    Establishing Parallel Tunnels for Higher Bit Rate 审中-公开
    建立更高比特率的并行隧道

    公开(公告)号:US20100103875A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-29

    申请号:US12530230

    申请日:2007-03-07

    IPC分类号: H04W4/00

    摘要: An object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for an improved network capacity when using fixed wireless terminal. The object is achieved by a method in a radio access network node for establishing at least two packet data tunnels for packet transmission, from a fixed wireless terminal in a local area network through a set of cells in a radio access network. The set of cells comprises at least two cells. The fixed wireless terminal is a radio access network node comprised in the radio access network. The radio access network comprises a plurality of potential cells to which the packet data tunnels may be established, whereof said set of cells are part of the potential cells. The method comprising the steps of: Selecting the set of cells to use for a packet transmission, based on radio link quality between the fixed wireless terminal and each of the respective potential cells and establishing the at least two packet data tunnels, one individual packet data tunnel from the fixed wireless terminal through each of the respective cells in the selected set of cells.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的目的是提供一种在使用固定无线终端时提高网络容量的机制。 该目的通过无线电接入网络节点中的方法来实现,用于通过无线电接入网络中的一组小区从局域网中的固定无线终端建立用于分组传输的至少两个分组数据隧道。 该组细胞包含至少两个细胞。 固定无线终端是包括在无线接入网络中的无线接入网络节点。 无线电接入网络包括可以建立分组数据隧道的多个潜在小区,其中所述小区集合是潜在小区的一部分。 该方法包括以下步骤:基于固定无线终端与各个潜在小区中的每一个之间的无线电链路质量来选择用于分组传输的小区集合,并建立至少两个分组数据隧道,一个单独分组数据 从固定无线终端通过所选择的一组单元中的每个相应小区的隧道。

    Self-optimizing repeater
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09660720B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-23

    申请号:US13003123

    申请日:2008-07-10

    IPC分类号: H04J1/16 H04B7/26 H04B7/155

    CPC分类号: H04B7/2606 H04B7/15528

    摘要: The object of the present invention is to reduce interference and power consumption of a repeater operated in a wireless communication network. According to the present invention this object is achieved by a self-optimizing repeater (10) for use in a wireless communication network using predetermined carrier communication resources per cell. The self-optimizing repeater (10) comprises an amplifier (12) adapted to amplify a first subset of communication resources selected from, the carrier communication resources, a monitoring unit (14) adapted to monitor traffic load on the first subset of communication resources, and an adjustment unit (16) adapted to adjust the first subset of communication resources as a function of the monitored traffic load. The operation of the self-optimizing repeater is fully transparent and no control signaling is necessary to control the self-optimizing repeater.

    Method and Arrangement to Control a Repeater in a Wireless Communication System
    9.
    发明申请
    Method and Arrangement to Control a Repeater in a Wireless Communication System 有权
    在无线通信系统中控制中继器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110256877A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-20

    申请号:US13120484

    申请日:2008-09-24

    IPC分类号: H04W52/04 H04B7/14 H04W40/22

    摘要: An object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for controlling a repeater that is less costly and more flexible. The objective is achieved by a method in a control unit (150) for controlling a repeater (100) being comprised in a radio access network (110). The control unit sends a repeater control message to the repeater (100). The repeater control message is tunneled as ordinary data communication via an available radio communication channel (160) within the radio access network (110). The repeater control message is configured to control the repeater (100).

    摘要翻译: 本发明的目的是提供一种用于控制中继器的机构,其成本更低且更灵活。 目的是通过控制单元(150)中的方法来实现的,该控制单元用于控制包括在无线电接入网络(110)中的中继器(100)。 控制单元向中继器(100)发送中继器控制消息。 中继器控制消息经由无线电接入网络(110)内的可用无线电通信信道(160)作为普通数据通信隧道传送。 中继器控制消息被配置为控制中继器(100)。

    Method and arrangement for improving radio network characteristics
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and arrangement for improving radio network characteristics 有权
    提高无线网络特性的方法和布置

    公开(公告)号:US09037174B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-19

    申请号:US13392941

    申请日:2009-09-02

    摘要: The present invention discloses a method in a network node (310, 610) for improving radio network characteristics in a wireless communications network (300, 600) comprising M cells. The method forms at least a first subgroup SC of cells comprising K cells, where K

    摘要翻译: 本发明公开了一种网络节点(310,610)中用于改善包括M个小区的无线通信网络(300,600)中的无线电网络特性的方法。 该方法形成至少包括K个小区的小区的第一子组SC,其中K = M,用于小区之间的协调传输和/或接收。 网络节点(310,610)确定与网络中的第一小区Ci和第二小区Cj相关联的至少一个权重aij(410,730)。 权重a表示取决于小区Ci和Cj的无线电网络特性。 网络节点(310,610)通过从M个小区中选择至多K个小区来形成(470)小区SC,以使得子组SC中的每个小区Ci和Cj的权重aij的函数为 大致最大化。 网络节点(310,610)向子组SC中的每个小区Ck发送(480)消息,将所述小区Ck与所述子组SC相关联。