Downlink/Uplink decoupling (DUDe) in LTE net-
works has caught the attention of researchers as it provides
better
uplink SINR and reduced power consumption per device due to
decoupled connection of a device with the Macro (in downlink
)
and a small cell (in uplink). These characteristics of DUDe c
an
be exploited to encourage more D2D communications in the
network. This paper first proposes a model to estimate decoup
ling
region within which a device is allowed to perform DUDe. Then
,
it formulates an equation to calculate the total power saved
by devices due to decoupling. Finally, the extra area due to
decoupling which can be used to enable D2D pairs is calculate
d.
Simulation results are shown based on different simulation
scenarios for different objectives for better understandi
ng the
idea proposed
