Enhancements in Channel Reliability in Scenarios Operating on Shared Band

摘要

The present invention proposes methods and devices for mobile communication deployed on shared bands, which enhance reliability of channels such as control channels. According to an aspect thereof, at a communication terminal, a list of channels useable for communication is maintained, information on the usability of a currently used channel is obtained, and it is switched to one of the channels of the list of useable channels if the currently used channel becomes unusable. The invention encompasses also corresponding computer products as well as methods, devices and computer products residing at a network node.

主权项

1. A method of configuring channels for use in communications between a network node and a communication terminal operating in a shared frequency band, the method comprising:
constructing at the network node a list comprising a plurality of channels usable for said communications, the list comprising data indicative of bandwidth and center frequency of individual said channels, wherein at least one of the bandwidth and center frequency of individual ones of the plurality of channels are configured by the network node; transmitting to the communication terminal data indicative of the list of the plurality of channels; and communicating with the communication terminal via one of the plurality of channels of the list of channels.