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Wideband code division multiple access user equipment for receiving multimedia broadcast/multicast service

  • US 7,986,950 B2
  • Filed: 04/06/2007
  • Issued: 07/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/07/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for transferring multimedia broadcasts/multicast services (MBMS) in a wireless communication system, the method comprising:

  • determining a number of users in a cell to receive an MBMS service;

    using the determined number of users and cell condition information to determine whether a dedicated channel or a shared/common channel is to be used for the MBMS service;

    receiving MBMS data; and

    mapping the MBMS data to the determined dedicated or shared/common channel;

    wherein the determined dedicated or shared/common channel is at least based on a threshold test, wherein on a condition that the determined number of users is below a threshold, a dedicated channel is used for the MBMS and on a condition that the determined number of users is above the threshold, a shared/common channel is used for the MBMS, and wherein the shared/common channel includes a secondary common control physical channel (S-CCPCH).

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