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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2013
Broadcom Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Louay Jalloul, San Jose, CA (US);
Amin Mobasher, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Nihar Jindal, Mountain View, CA (US);
Sam Alex, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Murat Mese, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Broadcom Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
As wireless networks evolve, network providers may utilize legacy LTE devices as well as devices that support massive multi-input, multiple output (M-MIMO). Systems and methods for simultaneously servicing legacy LTE devices and M-MIMO devices are provided. In embodiments, a transmission zone for M-MIMO communications is defined within a legacy, non M-MIMO radio frame. The location of the M-MIMO transmission zone is transmitted to user devices. For example, an identification of the location of the M-MIMO transmission zone is transmitted in a system information message. In a further example, the location of the M-MIMO transmission zone is transmitted in the downlink control information. The location of the M-MIMO transmission zone may be defined dynamically based on a variety of criteria. In addition or alternatively, a set of pre-defined transmission zones may be utilized.