Random access method of devices with different path loss
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1. A method of operating a device, comprising:
- selecting, by the device, a signal format for a request for random access, wherein the signal format is selected from a plurality of signal formats based on a transmission-power capability of the device, a path loss between the device and a base station, or both, each of the plurality of signal formats corresponding to a respective coding and modulation scheme of a plurality of coding and modulation schemes such that the signal format selected by the device corresponds to a first coding and modulation scheme of the plurality of coding and modulation schemes, wherein each of the plurality of signal formats corresponds to a respective time duration, wherein the time duration of each signal format is based on the respective coding and modulation scheme; and
sending, by the device, the request for random access to the base station according to the selected signal format, wherein the request includes a known preamble common to the plurality of signal formats.
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Abstract
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. According to one embodiment, a method of operating a device includes: selecting a signal format from a plurality of signal formats, each of the plurality of signal formats corresponding to a respective coding and modulation scheme of a plurality of coding and modulation schemes; and sending a request for random access to a base station according to the selected signal format.
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1. A method of operating a device, comprising:
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selecting, by the device, a signal format for a request for random access, wherein the signal format is selected from a plurality of signal formats based on a transmission-power capability of the device, a path loss between the device and a base station, or both, each of the plurality of signal formats corresponding to a respective coding and modulation scheme of a plurality of coding and modulation schemes such that the signal format selected by the device corresponds to a first coding and modulation scheme of the plurality of coding and modulation schemes, wherein each of the plurality of signal formats corresponds to a respective time duration, wherein the time duration of each signal format is based on the respective coding and modulation scheme; and sending, by the device, the request for random access to the base station according to the selected signal format, wherein the request includes a known preamble common to the plurality of signal formats. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for wireless communication of a device, comprising:
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a memory; and at least one processor coupled to the memory and configured to; select a signal format for a request for random access, wherein the signal format is selected from a plurality of signal formats based on a transmission-power capability of the apparatus for wireless communication, a path loss between the apparatus and a base station, or both, each of the plurality of signal formats corresponding to a respective coding and modulation scheme of a plurality of coding and modulation schemes such that the signal format selected by the device corresponds to a first coding and modulation scheme of the plurality of coding and modulation schemes, wherein each of the plurality of signal formats corresponds to a respective time duration, wherein the time duration of each signal format is based on the respective coding and modulation scheme; and send the request for random access to the base station according to the signal format selected by the device, wherein the request includes a known preamble common to the plurality of signal formats. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. An apparatus for wireless communication of a device, comprising:
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means for selecting, by the device, a signal format for a request for random access, wherein the signal format is selected from a plurality of signal formats based on a transmission-power capability of the device, a path loss between the device and a base station, or both, each of the plurality of signal formats corresponding to a respective coding and modulation scheme of a plurality of coding and modulation schemes such that the signal format selected by the device corresponds to a first coding and modulation scheme of the plurality of coding and modulation schemes, wherein each of the plurality of signal formats corresponds to a respective time duration, wherein the time duration of each signal format is based on the respective coding and modulation scheme; and means for sending, by the device, the request for random access to the base station according to the selected signal format, wherein the request includes a known preamble common to the plurality of signal formats. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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30. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer executable code for wireless communication of a device, comprising code to:
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select a signal format for a request for random access, wherein the signal format is selected from a plurality of signal formats based on a transmission-power capability of the device, a path loss between the device and a base station, or both, each of the plurality of signal formats corresponding to a respective coding and modulation scheme of a plurality of coding and modulation schemes such that the signal format selected by the device corresponds to a first coding and modulation scheme of the plurality of coding and modulation schemes, wherein each of the plurality of signal formats corresponds to a respective time duration, wherein the time duration of each signal format is based on the respective coding and modulation scheme; and send the request for random access to the base station according to the signal format selected by the device, wherein the request includes a known preamble common to the plurality of signal formats.
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