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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2012
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Haitao Li, Beijing, CN;
Kodo Shu, Shanghai, CN;
Rui Wang, Shanghai, CN;
Honglin Hu, Shanghai, CN;
Huiyue Yi, Shanghai, CN;
Nokia Technologies Oy, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for scheduling radio resources in a communication system. According to the method, in response to receiving a request for accessing a target frequency band utilized by a Macro BS and a LPN from a frequency-shared system, a first notification is transmitted to the Macro BS, such that the Macro BS deactivates the target frequency band, and a second notification is transmitted to the LPN, such that the LPN extends its coverage. Then, information on the extended coverage is received from the LPN.