Apparatus and method thereof for setting up device-to-device communication

摘要

The invention relates to a scheduling apparatus 109 for a cellular radio communication system 110. The apparatus comprises a processor. The processor is configured for obtaining topographical information concerning a geographical area covered by the communication system, from a database 111 comprising the topographical information. The processor is also configured for obtaining information about a geographical position held by a first wireless communication terminal 101 and a geographical position held by a second wireless communication terminal 102 of the communication system within said area. The processor is also configured for determining, based on the obtained topographical information and on the obtained geographical positions, whether direct wireless communication should be set up between the first wireless communication terminal and the second wireless communication terminal. The processor is also configured for allocating frequency and/or time resources for the direct communication between the terminals if it has been determined that direct wireless communication should be set up.