Methods, Computer Programs, Network Nodes and Communication Device
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Abstract
A method of operating a network node arranged for cellular communication is disclosed. The network node is capable to operate according to a Radio Access Technology, RAT. The method comprises checking whether a channel in an unlicensed band is clear. If found that the channel is clear, the method proceeds with transmitting a reservation signal on the channel, transmitting data on the channel, and releasing the channel. The transmitting of the reservation signal further includes embedding information related to the transmitting entity and embedding information about scheduled recipient or recipients. The reservation signal may also include embedded information about a duration or end of the intended transmission. Methods for network nodes and communication devices, computer programs, network nodes and communication device are also disclosed.
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93 Claims
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47. A method of operating a network node configured for cellular communication, wherein the network node is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT), the method comprising:
checking whether a channel in an unlicensed band is clear, and when found that the channel is clear; transmitting a reservation signal on the channel, wherein the transmitting of the reservation signal further includes embedding information related to the network node and embedding information about scheduled recipient or recipients; transmitting data on the channel; and releasing the channel. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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61. A method of operating a transceiver station configured for cellular communication, wherein the transceiver station is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT), the method comprising:
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receiving a signal on a channel in an unlicensed band; determining whether the signal is according to the RAT, and when the signal is according to the RAT; decoding at least a part of the signal; determining whether the signal is of interest for the transceiver station; and if the signal is not of interest for the transceiver station, turning off a receiver of the transceiver station. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67)
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68. A method of operating a network node configured for cellular communication, wherein the network node is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT), the method comprising:
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receiving a reservation signal on a channel in an unlicensed band; determining whether the signal is according to the RAT, and when the signal is according to the RAT; decoding at least a part of the signal; determining whether the the signal includes embedded information about a duration or end of an intended transmission; and postponing monitoring of the channel again until the intended transmission is ready.
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69. A network node configured for cellular communication, wherein the network node is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT) and comprises a transceiver and a controller, the network node is configured to:
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check whether a channel in an unlicensed band is clear; and when a reservation signal is received on the channel, determine whether the signal is according to the RAT; and when the signal is according to the RAT decode at least a part of the signal; determine whether the transmitting of the signal indicates information about a duration or end of an intended transmission, and postpone monitoring of the channel again until the intended transmission is ready. - View Dependent Claims (70)
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71. A network node configured for cellular communication, wherein the network node is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT) and comprises a transceiver and a controller, the network node is configured to check whether a channel in an unlicensed band is clear, and when found that the channel is clear, the controller is configured to:
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cause the transceiver to transmit a reservation signal on the channel and transmit data on the channel; whereafter release the channel, wherein the reservation signal further includes embedded information related to the network node and embedded information about scheduled recipient or recipients. - View Dependent Claims (72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84)
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85. A transceiver station configured for cellular communication, wherein the transceiver station is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT), comprises a transceiver and a controller, and is configured to receive a signal on a channel in an unlicensed band and determine whether the signal is according to the RAT, and when the signal is according to the RAT:
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the transceiver station is configured to decode at least a part of the signal and determine whether the signal is of interest for the transceiver station; and wherein if the signal is not of interest for the transceiver station, the controller is configured to turn off a receiver of the transceiver. - View Dependent Claims (86, 87, 88, 89, 90)
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91. A computer program product for operating a network node configured for cellular communication, wherein the network node is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT), the computer program product stored on a non-transitory, computer readable medium and comprising program instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:
check whether a channel in an unlicensed band is clear, and when found that the channel is clear; transmit a reservation signal on the channel, wherein the transmitting of the reservation signal further includes embedding information related to the network node and embedding information about scheduled recipient or recipients; transmit data on the channel; and release the channel.
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92. A computer program product for operating a transceiver station configured for cellular communication, wherein the transceiver station is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT), the computer program product stored on a non-transitory, computer readable medium and comprising program instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:
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receive a signal on a channel in an unlicensed band; determine whether the signal is according to the RAT, and when the signal is according to the RAT; decode at least a part of the signal; determine whether the signal is of interest for the transceiver station; and if the signal is not of interest for the transceiver station, turn off a receiver of the transceiver station.
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93. A computer program product for operating a network node configured for cellular communication, wherein the network node is configured to operate according to a Radio Access Technology (RAT), the computer program product stored on a non-transitory, computer readable medium and comprising program instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:
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receive a reservation signal on a channel in an unlicensed band; determine whether the signal is according to the RAT, and when the signal is according to the RAT; decode at least a part of the signal; determine whether the signal includes embedded information about a duration or end of an intended transmission; and postpone monitoring of the channel again until the intended transmission is ready.
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