Patent ID: 9161212
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for wireless communication, comprising: sending a random access preamble for random access by a user equipment (UE); receiving a random access response (RAR) that includes a temporary Cell Radio Network Temporary Identifier (C-RNTI); using the temporary C-RNTI as a C-RNTI for the UE when a valid C-RNTI is not already available, wherein the valid C-RNTI is a C-RNTI for the UE from prior to performing the random access; discarding the temporary C-RNTI and using the valid C-RNTI when available; and sending a transmission after receiving the RAR, the transmission comprising the valid C-RNTI when available or the transmission not comprising C-RNTI information when the valid C-RNTI is not available.