CENTRALIZED CONTROL OF PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNICATION

• Main Authors: BHUSHAN, Naga, AGRAWAL, Avneesh, PALANKI, Ravi
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 13.03.2019
• Subjects: ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE; ELECTRICITY; WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

Techniques for centralized control of peer-to-peer (P 2 P) communication and centralized control of femto cell operation are described. For centralized control of P 2 P communication, a designated network entity (e.g., a base station) may control P 2 P communication of stations (e.g., UEs) located within its coverage area. The designated network entity may receive an indication of a first station (e.g., a UE) desiring to communicate with a second station (e.g., another UE). The designated network entity may determine whether or not to select peer-to-peer communication for the first and second stations, e.g., based on the quality of their communication link. The designated network entity may assign resources to the stations if peer-to-peer communication is selected. For centralized control of femto cell operation, the designated network entity may control the operation of femto cells (e.g., may activate or deactivate femto cells) within its coverage area.