TECHNICAL FIELD

The subject disclosure relates generally to communications systems, and, for example, to systems, methods and/or machine-readable storage media for facilitating resource element (RE) mapping for efficient use of the downlink control channel in a wireless communication system.

BACKGROUND

To meet the huge demand for data centric applications, Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) systems and systems that employ one or more aspects of the specifications of the Fourth Generation (4G) standard for wireless communications will be extended to a Fifth Generation (5G) standard for wireless communications. Unique challenges exist to provide levels of service associated with forthcoming 5G standards.

