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Coordinated multipoint transmission and reception actually refers to a wide range of techniques that enable dynamic coordination or transmission and reception with multiple geographically separated eNBs. Its aim is to enhance the overall system performance, utilise the resources more effectively and improve the end user service quality.

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In essence, 4G LTE CoMP, Coordinated Multipoint falls into two major categories:

  • Joint processing: Joint processing occurs where there is coordination between multiple entities - base stations - that are simultaneously transmitting or receiving to or from UEs.
  • Coordinated scheduling or beamforming: This often referred to as CS/CB (coordinated scheduling / coordinated beamforming) is a form of coordination where a UE is transmitting with a single transmission or reception point - base station. However the communication is made with an exchange of control among several coordinated entities.