Positioning location for transmitters with same physical cell identity (PCI)

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PATENT NO 9844020
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15344354

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A method of wireless communication includes generating a position reference signal (PRS) for a transmitter having a same physical cell identity (PCI) as a macro eNodeB. The PRS is based on a virtual cell ID and/or cell global identification (CGI) of the transmitter such that the PRS is different from a PRS of the macro eNodeB. The method also includes transmitting the PRS.

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QUALCOMM INCORPORATED5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1714

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Gaal, Peter San Diego, US 3063 38477
Ji, Tingfang San Diego, US 1290 20544
Palanki, Ravi Cupertino, US 292 12637
Wei, Yongbin La Jolla, US 636 15790
Xu, Hao San Diego, US 1643 22960

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