Method and apparatus for signaling in dense network operations

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9877343
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15403992

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A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus transitions to a dormant state and transmits a very low duty cycle signal (LDCS) while in the dormant state. The apparatus may transmit an LDCS configuration to a second entity, the second entity being one of an LPN that is not in a dormant state and a macro cell. The apparatus may further monitor for a RACH messages at a predetermined RACH delay after transmitting the LDCS. The apparatus may transition to a DRX/DTX mode. The DRX/DTX mode may be matched to at least one connected UE.

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QUALCOMM INCORPORATED5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1714

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Wanshi San Diego, US 2602 30696
Damnjanovic, Aleksandar Del Mar, US 774 14662
Gaal, Peter San Diego, US 2844 33486
Luo, Tao San Diego, US 4987 28861
Malladi, Durga Prasad San Diego, US 593 19680
Wei, Yongbin San Diego, US 636 14121
Xu, Hao San Diego, US 1471 20127

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