Patent ID: 9392468
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: H04B,H04W

Claim Text:
1. Computer storage having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, perform a method of providing adaptive beamforming techniques in Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks, the method comprising: identifying user devices associated with device to device (D2D) groups in a sector; determining unused static uplink beams provided by the sector, the unused static uplink beams allocated to slave user devices associated with the D2D groups that use an uplink beam allocated to a master device of the D2D group; and reallocating the unused static uplink beams for other activities including use as a downlink beam, use as a non-static uplink beam, use by user devices leaving a D2D group, or use by user devices not associated with a D2D group, wherein a dedicated non-static uplink beam is utilized to scan for the slave devices leaving the D2D group.