WO2006127340A2

WO2006127340A2 - Method and apparatus for improved channel maintenance signaling

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Publication number: WO2006127340A2
Application number: PCT/US2006/019004
Authority: WO
Inventors: John M. Harris; Joseph R. Schumacher; Vijay G. Subramanian
Original assignee: Motorola, Inc.
Priority date: 2005-05-25
Filing date: 2006-05-16
Publication date: 2006-11-30
Also published as: US7492752B2; WO2006127340A3; US20060268788A1

Abstract

Various embodiments are described to address the need for channel maintenance / channel quality signaling that can better utilize reverse link capacity and conserve battery life. Generally expressed, a remote unit (101) enters (403) a high-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which it transmits channel maintenance signaling. When a low-rate condition is met (405), the remote unit enters (407) a low-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which it transmits channel maintenance signaling at either a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Then when a high-rate condition is met (409), the remote unit reenters the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

Description

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED CHANNEL MAINTENANCE

SIGNALING

Reference(s) to Related Application(s)

The present application claims priority from provisional application, Serial No. 60/684428, entitled "METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR

IMPROVED CHANNEL MAINTENANCE SIGNALING," filed May 25, 2005, which is commonly owned and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to wireless communication systems and, in particular, to an apparatus and method for improved channel quality reporting.

Background of the Invention

In existing wireless access technologies such as IEEE 802.16, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and High Rate Packet Data

(HRPD), also known as IxEV-DO or IS-856, the reverse link transmission of channel quality indications, for example, consume a substantial amount of the available reverse link capacity. In addition, the transmission of CQI (Channel

Quality Indicator), DRC (Data Rate Control), and an HS-DPCCH (High Speed Downlink Packet Control Channel), in respective 802.16, HRPD, and HSDPA systems reduces remote unit battery life. Existing technology addresses these issues by using explicit access network (AN) signaling to toggle remote unit CQI/DRC transmissions. Thus, the AN can thereby enable the remote units to stop transmitting channel quality information when the AN does not need the information. For example, a remote unit may be in a CQI/DRC gating mode in which channel quality information is transmitted on the reverse link in periodic bursts. The AN may signal the remote unit to transition to a CQI/DRC DTX (discontinuous transmission) mode in which the transmission of channel quality information is suspended. Then, when the channel quality information is needed again, the AN signals the remote unit to return to CQI/DRC gating mode. However, such AN signaling to control the remote unit transmit mode also creates additional overhead signaling that itself can become burdensome. This signaling can also create delays by requiring the AN to first signal the remote unit to resume CQI/DRC transmission before the AN proceeds to transmit data to the remote unit.

Therefore, a need exists for an improved apparatus and method for channel maintenance / quality signaling that can better utilize reverse link capacity and conserve battery life.

Brief Description of the Drawings

FIG. 1 is a block diagram depiction of a wireless communication system in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram depiction of exemplary signaling timelines that compare prior art signaling with signaling in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention.

FIGs. 3A-3G, considered together (hereinafter "FIG. 3"), form a series of exemplary signaling timelines that depict channel maintenance signaling in which different conditions are used to enter a low-rate-channel-maintenance mode, in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a logic flow diagram of functionality performed by a remote unit in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a logic flow diagram of functionality performed by an access network (AN) in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention.

Specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed below with reference to FIGs. 1-5. Both the description and the illustrations have been drafted with the intent to enhance understanding. For example, the dimensions of some of the figure elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements, and well-known elements that are beneficial or even necessary to a commercially successful implementation may not be depicted so that a less obstructed and a more clear presentation of embodiments may be achieved. Simplicity and clarity in both illustration and description are sought to effectively enable a person of skill in the art to make, use, and best practice the present invention in view of what is already known in the art. One of skill in the art will appreciate that various modifications and changes may be made to the specific embodiments described below without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, the specification and drawings are to be regarded as illustrative and exemplary rather than restrictive or all-encompassing, and all such modifications to the specific embodiments described below are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Detailed Description of Embodiments Various embodiments are described to address the need for channel maintenance / channel quality signaling that can better utilize reverse link capacity and conserve battery life. Generally expressed, a remote unit enters a high-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which it transmits channel maintenance signaling. When a low-rate condition is met, the remote unit enters a low-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which it transmits channel maintenance signaling at either a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Then when a high-rate condition is met, the remote unit reenters the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

The disclosed embodiments can be more fully understood with reference to FIGs. 1-5. FIG. 1 is a block diagram depiction of a wireless communication system 100 in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention. At present, standards bodies such as OMA (Open Mobile Alliance), 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), 3GPP2 (3rd Generation Partnership Project 2) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 802 are developing standards specifications for wireless telecommunications systems. (These groups may be contacted via http://www.openmobilealliance.com. http://www.3gpp.org/. http://www.3gpp2.com/ and http://www.ieee802.org/. respectively.) Communication system 100 represents a system having an access network that may be based on different wireless technologies. For example, the description that follows will assume that AN 121 is IEEE 8O2.XX-based, employing wireless technologies such as IEEE's 802.11 , 802.16, or 802.20. Being 8O2.XX-based, AN 121 is additionally modified to implement embodiments of the present invention.

However, alternative embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in communication systems that employ other or additional technologies such as, but not limited to, those described in the 3GPP2 specifications (e.g., CDMA 2000 or High Rate Packet Data (HRPD), which is also known as IxEV-DO), those described in the 3GPP specifications (e.g., GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, UTRAN₁ FOMA, UMTS, HSDPA, and HSUPA), those described in the IS-95 (CDMA) specification, IxEV-DV technologies, and integrated dispatch enhanced network technologies.

More specifically, communication system 100 comprises remote unit 101 , access network (AN) 121 , and packet network 151. Those skilled in the art will recognize that FIG. 1 does not depict all of the network equipment necessary for system 100 to operate but only those system components and logical entities particularly relevant to the description of embodiments herein. For example, ANs are known to comprise one or more devices such as WLAN (wireless local area network) stations (which include access points (APs), AP controllers / switches, and/or WLAN switches), base transceiver stations (BTSs), base site controllers (BSCs) (which include selection and distribution units (SDUs)), packet control functions (PCFs), packet control units (PCUs), and/or radio network controllers (RNCs). However, none of these devices are specifically shown in FIG. 1. Instead, AN 121 is depicted in FIG. 1 as comprising processing unit

125, network interface 127, and transceiver 123. In general, components such as processing units, network interfaces, and transceivers are well- known. For example, AN processing units are known to comprise basic components such as, but not limited to, microprocessors, microcontrollers, memory devices, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and/or logic circuitry. Such components are typically adapted to implement algorithms and/or protocols that have been expressed using high-level design languages or descriptions, expressed using computer instructions, expressed using messaging flow diagrams, and/or expressed using logic flow diagrams. Thus, given an algorithm, a logic flow, a messaging / signaling flow, and/or a protocol specification, those skilled in the art are aware of the many design and development techniques available to implement an AN processing unit that performs the given logic. Therefore, AN 121 represents a known AN that has been adapted, in accordance with the description herein, to implement multiple embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that aspects of the present invention may be implemented in and across various physical components and none are necessarily limited to single platform implementations. For example, the AN aspect of the present invention may be implemented in any of the AN devices listed above or distributed across such components.

AN 121 uses wireless interfaces 111 and 113 for communication with remote unit 101. Since, for the purpose of illustration, AN 121 is IEEE 8O2.XX-based, wireless interfaces 111 and 113 correspond to a forward link and a reverse link, respectively, each link comprising a group of IEEE 8O2.XX-based channels suitably modified to implement embodiments of the present invention. Remote unit platforms are known to refer to a wide variety of consumer electronic platforms such as, but not limited to, mobile stations (MSs), mobile nodes (MNs), access terminals (ATs), terminal equipment, gaming devices, personal computers, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). In particular, remote unit 101 comprises processing unit 102, transceiver 103, a keypad (not shown), a speaker (not shown), a microphone (not shown), and a display (not shown). Processing units, transceivers, keypads, speakers, microphones, and displays as used in remote units are all well-known in the art.

For example, remote unit processing units are known to comprise basic components such as, but not limited to, microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), microcontrollers, memory devices, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and/or logic circuitry. Such remote unit components are typically adapted to implement algorithms and/or protocols that have been expressed using high-level design languages or descriptions, expressed using computer instructions, expressed using messaging / signaling flow diagrams, and/or expressed using logic flow diagrams. Thus, given an algorithm, a logic flow, a messaging/signaling flow, a call flow, and/or a protocol specification, those skilled in the art are aware of the many design and development techniques available to implement user equipment that performs the given logic. Therefore, remote unit 101 represents a known remote unit that has been adapted, in accordance with the description herein, to implement embodiments of the present invention. A discussion of certain embodiments in greater detail follows first with reference to FIG 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram depiction of exemplary signaling timelines that compare prior art signaling with signaling in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention. Prior art techniques for providing channel quality feedback, such as CQI or DRC (data rate control) signaling, via the reverse link are not optimized for uplink-transfer-only situations. Such uplink-only transmission intervals often occur when providing services such as PTT (push-to-talk) / dispatch half duplex calling, for example. A PTT application on a remote unit is aware that it is very unlikely to receive any packets on the forward link for a sustained interval while it is the PTT speaker. In this case, the remote unit would prefer to use channel quality feedback DTX (discontinuous transmission) mode in order to conserve battery life and reduce reverse link interference.

However, it is possible that an unexpected packet will arrive at the infrastructure for transmission to the remote unit via the forward link during this PTT speaker interval. In order to address this possibility, the remote unit and infrastructure should agree upon and use a policy whereby the remote unit will periodically switch to a channel quality feedback gating mode, in which CQI/DRC gated transmission occurs, for a fixed interval of time. In between these intervals the remote unit will use the channel quality feedback DTX mode. If any unexpected packets show up during this substantially uplink-transfer-only interval then the infrastructure can queue the packets until the target remote unit's next agreed-upon channel quality feedback gating mode interval. This operation is depicted in signaling timeline 200. In addition, if the remote unit does begin receiving packets, the remote unit can then be instructed to resume its more continuous gated CQI/DRC transmission.

In addition, prior art techniques for channel quality feedback gating are also not optimized for remote units that are receiving a streaming service. During such streaming services, the infrastructure will occasionally receive a packet destined for the remote unit. Current, standardized channel quality feedback policies require an explicit message when switching between channel quality feedback gating and channel quality feedback DTX modes. An inordinate number of prior art messages would thus be required to toggle the channel quality feedback gating mode before and after each streamed packet. Therefore, the system is unable to fully exploit all the intervals in which the remote unit could otherwise use channel quality feedback DTX mode.

To address this problem, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a single message instructing the remote unit to periodically switch to channel quality feedback gating mode for a predefined interval and to use channel quality feedback DTX mode in between these predefined intervals. In addition, the gated transmission interval can be defined as ending after the remote unit fails to receive any forward traffic channel packets for a given period of time. In this way, the channel quality feedback gating mode can extend longer as needed but without requiring a specific message to change the channel quality feedback mode for each packet. Some of these embodiments are depicted in signaling timeline 250.

More generally, many embodiments of the present invention may be considered with reference to FIGs. 3 and 4. FIG. 4 is a logic flow diagram of functionality performed by a remote unit in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention. Logic flow 400 begins (401) when the remote unit enters (403) a high-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which the remote unit transmits channel maintenance signaling. The channel maintenance signaling referred to may include one or more types of signaling such as channel quality indication (CQI) signaling, power control signaling, reverse dedicated pilot signaling, forward dedicated pilot signaling, and ACK/NACK signaling.

The remote unit remains in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode until a low-rate condition is satisfied (405). The remote unit then enters (407) a low-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which the remote unit transmits the channel maintenance signaling at either a lower rate or a lower transmit power as compared to its channel maintenance signaling when in the high- rate-channel-maintenance mode. For example, if the channel maintenance signaling includes power control, then the remote unit may send the power control bits at a lower rate while in the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode than when it was previously in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Likewise, for the case where the channel maintenance signaling includes channel quality indication signaling (such as DRC), the remote unit may send the channel quality indications at a lower rate than when the remote unit was in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

The transmission of channel maintenance signaling at a lower rate may even include suspending the channel maintenance signaling altogether. In one example, both the channel quality indication signaling and the reverse dedicated pilot may be suspended in the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode. In another example, when the remote unit enters the low-rate-channel- maintenance mode, transmission of the reverse dedicated pilot is unchanged while the channel quality indication signaling is suspended.

The low-rate condition that triggers the remote unit to enter the low- rate-channel-maintenance mode can be one (or a combination) of many different conditions depending on the particular service being supported or the embodiment implemented. Thus, the low-rate condition may be satisfied by any one of a number of component conditions being satisfied or alternatively by all of a combination of component conditions being satisfied. FIG. 3 includes a series of exemplary signaling timelines that depict channel maintenance signaling in which different conditions are used to enter a low- rate-channel-maintenance mode, in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention. For example, signaling timeline 300 depicts CQI signaling by the remote unit in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode for a period d. As depicted, transmission of the CQI signaling occurs in a gated fashion (having a period p) rather than in a continuous transmit fashion.

Signaling timeline 310 depicts CQI signaling in which the low-rate condition requires a pre-established period of time B to elapse after the remote unit last entered the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Signaling timeline 320 depicts CQI signaling in which the low-rate condition requires a pre-established period of time to elapse after link activity completes on a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling. Signaling timeline 330 depicts CQl signaling in which the low-rate condition requires a pre-established number of packets (one packet, e.g.) to first be received via the forward link. Signaling timeline 340 depicts CQI signaling in which the low- rate condition requires a pre-established number of bytes (500 bytes, e.g.) to first be received via the forward link. Similar to the examples depicted in timelines 330 and 340, but not additionally depicted, are the cases in which the low-rate condition requires a pre-established number of packets or bytes to first be successfully transmitted via a reverse link. Signaling timeline 350 depicts CQI signaling in which the low-rate condition requires a cumulative number of packets or bytes to first be received via the forward link that total the sum of a pre-established number (one packet, e.g.) for each high-rate initiation point that has passed. Finally, signaling timeline 360 depicts CQI signaling in which the low-rate condition requires a non-cumulative, pre- established number (one packet, e.g.) to first be received via the forward link after any high-rate initiation point.

Thus, the remote unit remains in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode until a low-rate condition such as one or more of the conditions described above is satisfied (405). The remote unit then enters (407) the low- rate-channel-maintenance mode in which the remote unit transmits the channel maintenance signaling at either a lower rate or a lower transmit power as compared to its channel maintenance signaling when in the high- rate-channel-maintenance mode.

The remote unit remains in the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode until a high-rate condition is satisfied (409). When it is, the remote unit reenters (403) the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode from the low-rate- channel-maintenance mode. The high-rate condition that triggers the remote unit to reenter the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode can be one (or a combination) of many different conditions depending on the particular service being supported or the embodiment implemented. Thus, the high-rate condition may be satisfied by any one of a number of component conditions being satisfied or alternatively by all of a combination of component conditions being satisfied. For example, the exemplary signaling timelines of FIG. 3 depict channel maintenance signaling in which the high-rate condition requires the time remaining until a next periodic, high-rate initiation point after the remote unit enters the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode to elapse. In other words the arrival of the next periodic initiation point satisfies the condition for reentering the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Another high-rate condition may require the remote unit to receive a request from the AN to reenter before reentering the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Yet another high-rate condition may be satisfied when the remote unit detects that handoff conditions are present for the remote unit. Finally, another high-rate condition may be satisfied when the remote unit begins receiving data via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling.

In view of the more general description above, operation of certain specific embodiments will be described below with reference first to FIG. 1. In embodiments in which the network sets the channel maintenance signaling policy for the remote unit, the AN may transmit a policy establishment message to the remote unit that includes parameters that define how the different signaling modes should be used. For example, AN processing unit 125 sends an indication to remote unit 101 , via transceiver 123 and wireless interface 111 , that remote unit 101 should transition from a high-rate-channel- maintenance mode to a low-rate-channel-maintenance mode when a low-rate condition is met and that remote unit 101 should transition from the low-rate- channel-maintenance mode to the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode when a high-rate condition is met. This low-rate-channel-maintenance mode differs from the high-rate- channel-maintenance mode in that remote unit 101 is to transmit channel maintenance signaling at either a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when remote unit 101 is in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Again, the channel maintenance signaling may include signaling of one or more of the following signaling types: channel quality indication (CQI) signaling, power control signaling, reverse dedicated pilot signaling, forward dedicated pilot signaling, and ACK/NACK signaling. In addition, the indication from AN processing unit 125 may also indicate certain configuration information to more explicitly define the signaling mode policy being established. For example, the low-rate and/or high-rate condition that remote unit 101 should use to switch between modes may be indicated. This could simply be an indication that remote unit 101 should periodically reenter the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode when in the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Also, the indication could specify the period of time between such high-rate initiation points. Thus, many different combinations exist for which information is explicitly conveyed verses which information is pre-defined, pre-configured, implied, separately negotiated, etc. between remote unit 101 and AN 121.

Remote unit processing unit 102 receives the indication from AN 121 via transceiver 103 and may respond by simply acknowledging the channel maintenance signaling policy indicated or may respond by indicating configuration information itself, possibly as part of a negotiation process with AN 121. In accordance with the established channel maintenance signaling policy, remote unit processing unit 102 enters the high-rate-channel- maintenance mode in which channel maintenance signaling is transmitted via transceiver 103. In some embodiments or in some configurations, processing unit 102 sends an indication to AN processing unit 125, via transceivers 103 and 123, that it is entering the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

Then when the low-rate condition is satisfied, processing unit 102 enters the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which channel maintenance signaling is transmitted via transceiver 103 at either a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Again, in some embodiments or in some configurations, processing unit 102 will send an indication to AN processing unit 125, via transceivers 103 and 123, that it is entering the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode. Then when the high-rate condition is satisfied, processing unit 102 reenters the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. The high-rate condition that triggers this mode switch may include, whether indicated by AN 121 or not, a situation in which processing unit 102, via transceiver 103, detects that handoff conditions are present and/or it begins receiving data via a forward link of wireless interface 111.

FIG. 5 is a logic flow diagram of functionality performed by an AN in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention. Logic flow 500 begins (501) with the AN sending (503) an indication to a remote unit that the remote unit should transition from a high-rate-channel-maintenance mode to a low-rate-channel-maintenance mode when a low-rate condition is met and that the remote unit should transition from the low-rate-channel- maintenance mode to the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode when a high- rate condition is met. The discussion above with respect to FIG. 1 provides an example of this AN operation.

In some embodiments, the AN may also allocate (505) the link resource used by the remote unit while in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode to another remote unit for at least a portion of the interval in which the remote unit is expected to be in the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode. In this way, the AN can attempt to utilize the link resources freed by the mode switching techniques described herein. In addition, the low-rate and high-rate conditions may be established / configured to facilitate the allocation of freed link resources. For example, the high-rate condition may be configured in order to provide a predictable interval during which another remote unit can be assigned the link resource. Thus, in addition to transmitting a policy establishment message / indication to remote unit 101 to convey how the signaling modes should be used, AN processing unit 125 may also transmit, to another remote unit (not shown) via transceiver 123, a link assignment message that assigns a link resource for a periodically reoccurring interval of time, thereby enabling the reverse link resource to be shared by a plurality of remote units.

In some embodiments, when the AN receives (507) data for the remote unit while the remote unit is in the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode, the AN buffers (509) the data until the remote unit is expected to reenter the high- rate-channel-maintenance mode. The AN, then either anticipating that the remote unit is reentering the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode (perhaps as scheduled) or receiving some indication that it has already reentered the mode, transmits the data to the remote unit and logic flow 500 ends (511).

Thus, in system 100 for example, AN processing unit 125 would receive data from packet network 151 via network interface 127 for remote unit 101. If remote unit 101 is in the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode, AN processing unit 125 would buffer the data until AN processing unit 125 expects remote unit 101 to reenter the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode. In this way, AN 121 can then transmit the data with the support of better channel maintenance signaling from remote unit 101. Various embodiments have been discussed that illustrate some of the different ways a remote unit and AN can establish a channel maintenance signaling policy. Detailed message definitions for some IEEE 802.16-based embodiments follow. These message definitions provide some very specific examples of how a channel maintenance signaling policy may be established in an IEEE 802.16-based system. Section number references to the present IEEE 802.16 base-lined standard are provided to indicate which portions of the standard are being updated.

8.4.5.4.15 CQICH Enhanced Allocation IE format

Replace Table 302a with

Table 302a— CQICH Enhanced allocation IE format

Syntax Size Notes

(bits)

CQICH_Enhanced_AllocJE() {

Extended UIUC 4 0x09

Length 4 Length in bytes of following fields

CQICHJD variable Index to uniquely identify the CQICH resource assigned to the MS

CQICH_MODE 3 000 = Standard Periodic

001 = Dual Periodic

010 = Inactivity Based

011 = Packet Count Based

100 = Byte Count Based

101-111 - Reserved for future

If (CQICH_MODE==000) { Standard Periodic

Period (=p) 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on the

CQICH every 2^Λρ frames Frame offset The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Duration (=d) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the CQICHJD for 10 x 2^Λd frames. If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==001) { Dual Periodic

Period During Gating Mode On A CQI feedback is transmitted on the

O=P⁾ CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

CQI Feedback Duration during While in Gating Mode on, A CQI Gating Mode On Duration after feedback is transmitted on the CQI initiation point (=B) channels indexed by the CQICHJD for (B+l) x 2^Λρ frames.

Frame offset The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of Frames between initiation points (=D) the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On). This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==010) { Inactivity Based

Period During Gating Mode On A CQI feedback is transmitted on the

(=P) CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

Inactivity Duration during Gating While in Gating Mode on, if there is Mode On Duration (=B) no activity for 2^Λp x (B+l) frames, then the CQICH is not transmitted till the next Gating Mode initiation period. Frame offset The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of Frames between initiation points (=D) the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On). This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based

Period During Gating Mode On 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on the

O=P⁾ CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

Packet Count during Gating Mode 5 A CQI feedback is transmitted on the On (=B) CQICH periodically (with period p) until B packets are received or the durations D and/or d elapse.

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of Frames between initiation points (=D) the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On). This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λρ x 2^Λ(D+1) frames.

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the required number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating Mode Period.

— In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode Period.

— In this case, if cumulative is equal to false, then the MSS enters Channel quality feedback DTX mode as soon as it receives the packets for the current Gating Mode Period. In other words, it ignores any packets which were not received during prior Gating Mode Period(s).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==100) { Byte Count based Packet Size Indicator (=P) 3 10*2^ΛP bytes constitute a packet Period During Gating Mode On 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on the (=P) CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the require number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating Mode Period.

~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode Period. ~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to false, then the MSS enters Channel quality feedback DTX mode as soon as it receives the packets for the current Gating Mode Period. In other words, it ignores any packets which were not received during prior Gating Mode Period(s).

}

CQICH_Num Number of CQICHs assigned to this CQICHJD is (CQICH_Num +1)

For (i=O;i<CQICH_Num+l;i++) { Feedback Type 000 = Fast DL measurement/Default Feedback with antenna grouping

001 = Fast DL measurement/Default Feedback with antenna selection

010 = Fast DL measurement/Default Feedback with reduced code book

011 = Quantized pre-coding weight feedback 100 = Index to pre-coding matrix in codebook 101 = Channel Matrix Information

101 = Per stream power control

110 - 111 = Reserved

Allocation index 6 Index to the Fast-feedback channel region marked by UIUC=O CQICH Type 2 00 = 6 bit CQI,

0I = DIUC-CQI,

10 = 3 bit CQI (even),

11 = 3 bit CQI(odd)

} B and_AMC_Precoding_Mode 0 = One common precoder for all bands.

1 = Distinct precoders for the bands with the highest S/N values, up to the number of short term precoders fed back as specified by Nr_Precoders_feedback 3 Nr of precoders feedback = N

If (Band_AMC_Precoding_Mode Nr of precoders feedback = N =1)

{ Nr_Precoders_feedback (=N)

} Padding variable The padding bits are used to ensure the IE size is integer number of bytes.

}

6.3.2.3.43.5 CQICH Control IE

Note that the attached message is actually a subset of the entire current message -- only depicting the sections which have changed.

Change Table 95 as follows:

Table 95— CQICH_Control IE format

Syntax Size(bits) Notes

CQICH_Control_IE() { — —

CQICH Indicator 1 If the indicator is set to

1, the CQICH_Control IE follows. if (CQICH indicator == l) { — —

Allocation Index 6 Index to the channel in a frame the CQI report should be transmitted by the MS.

CQICH_MODE 3 000 = Standard

Periodic

001 = Dual Periodic 010 = Inactivity Based 011 = Packet Count Based

100 = Byte Count Based

101-111 - Reserved for future

If (CQICH_MODE==000) { Standard Periodic

Period (p) 2 A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the (CQI Channel Index) by the MS in every 2p frames. Frame offset 3 The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the MS should start reporting in 8 frames.

Duration (d) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the (CQI Channel Index) by the MS for 2(dl) frames. If d is Obllll. the MS should report until the BS commands the MS to stop.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==001) { Dual Periodic

Period During Gating Mode On (=p) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

CQI Feedback Duration during Gating 3 While in Gating Mode Mode On Duration after initiation on, A CQI feedback is point (=B) transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the CQICHJD for (B+l) x 2^Λp frames.

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of initiation points (=D) Frames between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On). This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==010) { Inactivity Based

Inactivity Duration during Gating While in Gating Mode Mode On Duration (=B) on, if there is no activity for 2^Λp x (B+l) frames, then the CQICH is not transmitted till the next Gating Mode initiation period.

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of initiation points (=D) Frames between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On). This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based

Period During Gating Mode On (=p) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQICH every 2^Λρ frames while gating mode on

Packet Count during Gating Mode On 5 A CQI feedback is (=B) transmitted on the CQICH periodically (with period p) until B packets are received or the durations D and/or d elapse.

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of initiation points (=D) Frames between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λρ x 2^Λ(D+1) frames. Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the required number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating Mode Period. ~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode Period. — In this case, if cumulative is equal to false, then the MSS enters Channel quality feedback DTX mode as soon as it receives the packets for the current Gating Mode Period. In other words, it ignores any packets which were not received during prior Gating Mode Period(s).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==100) { Byte Count based Packet Size Indicator (=P) 3 10*2^ΛP bytes constitute a packet

Period During Gating Mode On (=p) 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the require number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating Mode Period. ~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode Period. — In this case, if cumulative is equal to false, then the MSS enters Channel quality feedback DTX mode as soon as it receives the packets for the current Gating Mode Period. In other words, it ignores any packets which were not received during prior Gating Mode Period(s).

}

} else { — — reserved CQI reporting threshold 3 Shall be set to zero. A threshold used by an MS to report its CESfR using CQI channel; If ObOOO, this threshold is neglected.

} — —

6.3.2.3.51 BS HO Request (MOB_BSHO-REQ) message Table 108k— MOB_BSHO-REQ message format

Syntax Size(bits) Notes

MOB_BSHO- _ —

REQ_Message_Foπnat() {

CQICHJD variable Index to uniquely identify he CQICH resource assigned to the MS after the MS switched to the new anchor BS Feedback channel offset 6 Index to the fast feedback channel region of the new Anchor BS marked by UIUC=O

CQICELMODE 000 = Standard Periodic

001 = Dual Periodic

010 = Inactivity Based

011 = Packet Count Based 100 = Byte Count Based 101-111 - Reserved for future

If (CQICH_MODE==000) { Standard Periodic Period (=p) 2 A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQICH every 2p frames

Frame offset 3 The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Duration (=d) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the CQICHJD for 10x2d frames. If d == ObOOO, the CQI-CH is deallocated. If d == Ob 111 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop MIMO_peπnutation_feedback_cycle

2 ObOO = No MIMO and permutation mode feedback ObOl = the MDVIO and permutation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 4 frames. The first indication is sent on the 8th CQICH frame. ObIO = the MDVIO mode and permultation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 8 frames. The first indication is sent on the 8th CQICH frame. ObIl = the MIMO mode and permultation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 16 frames. The first indication is sent on the 16th CQICH frame

}

If (CQICH_MODE==001) { Dual Periodic Period During Gating Mode 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

CQI Feedback Duration 3 While in Gating Mode on, A CQI during Gating Mode On feedback is transmitted on the CQI

Duration after initiation point channels indexed by the CQICHJD

(=B) for (B+l) x 2^Λp frames.

Frame offset 3 The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode 3 This is the number of Frames on initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated.

If d == 111 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==010) { Inactivity Based Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

Inactivity Duration during While in Gating Mode on, if there is Gating Mode On Duration no activity for 2^Λp x (B+l) frames, (=B) then the CQICH is not transmitted till the next Gating Mode initiation period.

Frame offset The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode This is the number of Frames on initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames — the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

If d = 111 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

Packet Count during Gating A CQI feedback is transmitted on Mode On (=B) the CQICH periodically (with period p) until B packets are received or the durations D and/or d elapse.

Frame offset The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) frames.

If d == 111 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd. Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the required number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating Mode Period.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==100) { Byte Count based Packet Size Indicator (=P) 3 10*2^AP bytes constitute a packet Period During Gating Mode 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λρ x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode Period.

~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to false, then the MSS enters Channel quality feedback DTX mode as soon as it receives the packets for the current Gating Mode Period. In other words, it ignores any packets which were not received during prior Gating Mode Period(s).

6.3.2.3.53 BS HO Response (MOB_BSHO-RSP) message

Table 108m— MOB_BSHO-RSP message format

Syntax Size(bits) Notes

MOB-_BSHO- — —

RSP_Message_Format() {

CQICHJD variable Index to uniquely identify he CQICH resource assigned to the MS after the MS switched to the new anchor BS

Feedback channel offset 6 Index to the fast feedback channel region of the new Anchor BS marked by UIUC=O

CQICHJVIODE 3 000 = Standard Periodic

001 = Dual Periodic 010 = Inactivity Based

011 = Packet Count Based 100 = Byte Count Based 101-111 - Reserved for future

Duration (=d) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the CQICHJD for 10x2d frames. If d == ObOOO, the CQI-CH is deallocated. If d == ObI 11 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop

MIMO_permutation_feedback_cycle 2 ObOO = No MEMO and permutation mode feedback ObOl = the MIMO and permutation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICH_ID every 4 frames. The first indication is sent on the 8th CQICH frame. ObIO = the MBVIO mode and permultation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 8 frames. The first indication is sent on the 8th CQICH frame. ObI 1 = the MBVIO mode and permultation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICH_ID every 16 frames. The first indication is sent on the 16th CQICH frame

}

If (CQICH_MODE==001) { Dual Periodic Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

CQI Feedback Duration While in Gating Mode on, A CQI during Gating Mode On feedback is transmitted on the CQI Duration after initiation point channels indexed by the CQICHJD (=B) for (B+l) x 2^Λp frames. Frame offset The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode 3 This is the number of Frames on initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λρ x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

}

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d s= 111 , the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode 5 This is the number of Frames on initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) frames.

If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the required number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating

Mode Period.

~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter

Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating

Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode

Period.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==100) { Byte Count based Packet Size Indicator (=P) 3 10*2^ΛP bytes constitute a packet Period During Gating Mode 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the require number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating

Mode Period.

— In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter

Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode Period.

} }

Duration after initiation point channels indexed by the CQICHJD

(=B) for (B+l) x 2^Λp frames.

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λρ x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

}

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based

Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on

On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λρ x 2^Λ(D+1) frames.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==100) { Byte Count based

Packet Size Indicator (=P) 3 10*2^ΛP bytes constitute a packet

Period During Gating Mode 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on

On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Mode Period.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==001) { Dual Periodic

Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on

On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

CQI Feedback Duration While in Gating Mode on, A CQI during Gating Mode On feedback is transmitted on the CQI Duration after initiation point channels indexed by the CQICHJD (=B) for (B+l) x 2^Λρ frames. Frame offset The MS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames Period between gating Mode This is the number of Frames on initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

} ff (CQICH_MODE==010) { Inactivity Based Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based

Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

Packet Count during Gating 5 A CQI feedback is transmitted on Mode On C=B) the CQICH periodically (with period p) until B packets are received or the durations D and/or d elapse.

Period between gating Mode This is the number of Frames on initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) frames.

~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to false, then the MSS enters Channel quality feedback DTX mode as soon as it receives the packets for the current Gating Mode Period. In other words, it ignores any packets which were not received during prior Gating Mode Period(s). }

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Mode Period.

8.4.5.3.27 AAS_SDM AJDLJE

Table 285u— AAS_SDMA_DLJE

Syntax Size (bits) Notes AAS_SDMA_DLJE(){

If (CQICH Allocation Included) { Allocation Index Index to the channel in a frame the CQI report should be transmitted by the SS

CQICH_MODE 000 = Standard

Periodic

001 = Dual Periodic

010 = Inactivity Based

011 = Packet Count

Based

100 = Byte Count

Based

101-111 -Reserved for future

If (CQICH_MODE==000) { Standard Periodic Period (p) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the

CQI channels indexed by the (CQI

Channel Index) by the SS in every 2p frames.

Frame offset The MSS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the MSS should start reporting in 8 frames.

Duration (d) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the (CQI Channel Index) by the SS for 2(d-l) frames. If d is ObOOOO, the CQICH is de-allocated. If d is Obllll. the MSS should report until the BS command for the MSS to stop.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==001) { Dual Periodic

CQI Feedback Duration during Gating While in Gating Mode Mode On Duration after initiation point on, A CQI feedback is C=B) transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the CQICHJD for (B+l) x 2^Λp frames.

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of initiation points (=D) Frames between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On). This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λρ x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== OO0, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==010) { Inactivity Based

Inactivity Duration during Gating Mode 3 While in Gating Mode On Duration (=B) on, if there is no activity for 2^Λp x (B+l) frames, then the CQICH is not transmitted till the next Gating Mode initiation period.

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== OOO, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of initiation points (=D) Frames between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On). This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) frames. Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== OOO, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the required number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating Mode Period. ~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode Period.

— In this case, if cumulative is equal to false, then the MSS enters Channel quality feedback DTX mode as soon as it receives the packets for the current Gating Mode Period. In other words, it ignores any packets which were not received during prior Gating Mode Period(s). }

If (CQICH_MODE==100) { Byte Count based

Packet Size Indicator (=P) 3 10*2^ΛP bytes constitute a packet

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== OOO, the CQICH is deallocated. IT d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

} }

If (CQICH_MODE==001) { Dual Periodic Period During Gating Mode On (=p) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

CQI Feedback Duration during Gating 3 While in Gating Mode Mode On Duration after initiation point on, A CQI feedback is (=B) transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the CQICHJD for (B+l) x 2^Λρ frames.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==010) { Inactivity Based

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of initiation points (=D) Frames between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On). This is measured in frames — the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) frames.

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - K d== 000, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Cumulative Mode Cumulative setting. This parameter is relevant in the case where the required number of packets is not received before the end of the Gating Mode Period. — In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter Channel quality feedback DTX mode until it receives the packets not yet received from the prior Gating Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode Period.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==100) { Byte Count based

Packet Size Indicator (=P) 3 10*2^ΛP bytes constitute a packet

Gating Mode Duration (=d) This is the duration for which the gating mode is considered on - If d== OOO, the CQICH is deallocated. If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

8.4.5.4.23 Anchor BS Switch IE

Table 302j— Anchor_BS_switch_IE format

Syntax Size(bits) Notes

Anchor_BS_switch_IE() { — —

If (CQICBLAUocationJndicator — CQICHJD variable Index to uniquely identify the CQICH resource assigned to the MS after the MS switched to the new anchor BS

Feedback channel offset Index to the Fast-feedback channel region of the new Anchor BS marked by UIUC=O

CQICH_MODE 000 = Standard Periodic

001 = Dual Periodic

010 = Inactivity Based

011 = Packet Count Based 100 = Byte Count Based 101-111 - Reserved for future

If (CQICH_MODE==000) { Standard Periodic Period (=ρ) 2 A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQICH every 2p frames.

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Duration (=d) A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the CQICHJ-D for 10x2d frames. If d ==0b000, the CQI-CH is deallocated. If d =0bl 11, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop. MIMO_permutation_feedback_cycle 2 ObOO = No M-MO and permutation mode feedback ObOl = the MEMO and permutation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 4 frames. The first indication is sent on the 8th CQICH frame. ObIO = the MIMO mode and permultation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 8 frames. The first indication is sent on the 8th CQICH frame. ObIl = the MBVIO mode and permultation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 16 frames. The first indication is sent on the 16th CQICH frame. Reserved Variable Number of bits required to align to byte length from CQICH Allocation Indicator bit field, shall be set to zero.

1

If (CQICH_MODE==001) { Dual Periodic Period During Gating Mode On 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on (=P) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

CQI Feedback Duration during 3 While in Gating Mode on, A CQI Gating Mode On Duration after feedback is transmitted on the CQI initiation point (=B) channels indexed by the CQICH-ID for (B+l) x 2^Λp frames.

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode on 3 This is the number of Frames initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λρ x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==010) { Inactivity Based

Period During Gating Mode On A CQI feedback is transmitted on

(=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

Inactivity Duration during While in Gating Mode on, if there is Gating Mode On Duration (=B) no activity for 2^Λp x (B+l) frames, then the CQICH is not transmitted till the next Gating Mode initiation period.

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode on This is the number of Frames initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λρ x 2^Λ(D+1).

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based

Period During Gating Mode On A CQI feedback is transmitted on

(=P) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

Period between gating Mode on 5 This is the number of Frames initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points (instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) frames.

}

If (CQICH_MODE==100) { Byte Count based Packet Size Indicator (=P) 3 10*2^ΛP bytes constitute a packet Period During Gating Mode On 3 A CQI feedback is transmitted on (=P) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

Period between gating Mode on 5 This is the number of Frames initiation points (=D) between the Initiation Points

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λd.

Mode Period.

~ In this case, if cumulative is equal to true, then the MSS does not enter

Mode Period(s) in addition to the packets for this current Gating Mode

Period.

— In this case, if cumulative is equal to false, then the MSS enters

Channel quality feedback DTX mode as soon as it receives the packets for the current Gating Mode

Period. In other words, it ignores any packets which were not received during prior Gating Mode Period(s). 8.4.5.4.12 CQICH Allocation IE Format

Table 298— CQICH alloc IE format

Syntax Size Notes

CQICH_Alloc_IE() () { Extended DIUC 4 bits CQICH = 0x03 Length 4 bits Length of the message in bytes

(variable)

CQICHJD variable Index to uniquely identify the

CQICH resource assigned to the SS

The size of this field is dependent on system parameter defined in DCD.

Allocation offset 6 bits Index to the fast feedback channel region marked by UIUC = 0. CQICH_MODE 3 000 = Standard Periodic

001 = Dual Periodic

010 = Inactivity Based

011 = Packet Count Based 100 = Byte Count Based 101-111 - Reserved for future

If (CQICH_MODE==000) { Standard Periodic

Period (p) 2 bits A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQICH every 2p frames.

Frame offset 3 bits The SS starts reporting at the frame of which the number has the same 3 LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the SS should start reporting in 8 frames

Duration (d) 3 bits A CQI feedback is transmitted on the CQI channels indexed by the CQICHJD for 10 x 2d frames. If d == 0, the CQI-CH is deallocated. If d == ObI 11, the SS should report until the BS command for the SS to stop. MIMO_permutationJeedback_cycle

2 bits ObOO = No MBvIO and permutation mode feedback ObOl = The MEMO and permutation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 4 frames. The first indication is sent on the 8th CQICH frame. ObIO = The MIMO mode and permultation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 8 frames. The first indication is sent on the 8th CQICH frame. ObIl = The MMO mode and permultation mode indication shall be transmitted on the CQICH indexed by the CQICHJD every 16 frames. The first indication is sent on the 16th CQICH frame.

}

CQI Feedback Duration during 3 While in Gating Mode on, A CQI Gating Mode On Duration feedback is transmitted on the CQI after initiation point (=B) channels indexed by the CQICHJD for (B+l) x 2^Λp frames.

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1).

If d == 111, the MS should report until the BS command for the MS to stop, else the duration is 2^Λp x (B+l) x 2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==010) { Inactivity Based

Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on

On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

2^Λ(D+1) x 2^Λ(d+l).

}

If (CQICH_MODE==011) { Packet Count based

Period During Gating Mode A CQI feedback is transmitted on

On (=p) the CQICH every 2^Λp frames while gating mode on

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

(instants when MSS and infrastructure must enter Gating

Mode On).

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1) frames.

}

LSB as the specified frame offset. If the current frame is specified, the

MS should start reporting in 8 frames

This is measured in frames - the period is 2^Λp x 2^Λ(D+1).

} Padding variable The padding bits is used to ensure the IE size is integer number of bytes.

Detailed message definitions for some 3GPP2-based embodiments follow. These message definitions provide some very specific examples of how a channel maintenance signaling policy may be established in a 3GPP2- based system. Section number references to the present TSG-C SWG 2.5, stage 3 text are provided to indicate which portions of the standard are being updated.

1.1.6.1.5

The access terminal shall obey the following rules when transmitting the DRC Channel: Access terminal shall use DRCLength slots to send a single DRC. The DRC (value and cover) is defined to take effect at the slot boundary following the end of its transmission, and stay in effect for DRCLength slots.

The DRC (value and cover) shall not change in slots other than T such that:

(T + 1 - FrameOffset) mod DRCLength = 0, where T is the CDMA System Time in slots.

If the DRCGating is equal to 1 , the access terminal shall transmit the DRC over a one slot period, starting in slot T that satisfies the following equation:

(T + 2 - FrameOffset) mod DRCLength = 0, where T is the CDMA System Time in slots.

If DRCDTXInterval is set to 0x01 :

The access terminal shall begin the DRC DTX Interval starting in slot T that satisfies the following equation:

(T + 1 - FrameOffset - DRCLength x DRCDTXStagger) mod (DRCLength x DRCDTXInterval), where T is the CDMA System Time in slots.

The access terminal shall transmit the DRC as indicated by the DRCGating bit. The access terminal shall continue to transmit the DRC for at least the period indicated by DRCDTXActivePeriod.

If the access terminal successfully receives a Forward Traffic Channel Packet addressed to it during the period indicated by DRCDTXActivePeriod, the access terminal shall continue to transmit DRC for an additional period beyond current DRCDTXActivePeriod with length DRCDTXActivePeriod.

The Access Terminal may discontinue transmission of the DRC Channel at the end of the last DRCDTXActive period

Table 11.7.7.1-1. Configurable Values

Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments of the present invention. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that may cause or result in such benefits, advantages, or solutions, or cause such benefits, advantages, or solutions to become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or element of any or all the claims. As used herein and in the appended claims, the term "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof is intended to refer to a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article of manufacture, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements in the list, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article of manufacture, or apparatus.

The terms a or an, as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term plurality, as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term another, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms including and/or having, as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term coupled, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. The terms program, computer program, and computer instructions, as used herein, are defined as a sequence of instructions designed for execution on a computer system. This sequence of instructions may include, but is not limited to, a subroutine, a function, a procedure, an object method, an object implementation, an executable application, an applet, a servlet, a shared library/dynamic load library, a source code, an object code and/or an assembly code.

What is claimed is:

Claims

1. A method for improved channel maintenance signaling comprising: entering a high-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which a remote unit transmits channel maintenance signaling, wherein channel maintenance signaling comprises signaling of at least one type from the group consisting of channel quality indication (CQI) signaling, power control signaling, reverse dedicated pilot signaling, forward dedicated pilot signaling, and ACK/NACK signaling; when a low-rate condition is met, entering a low-rate-channel- maintenance mode in which the remote unit transmits channel maintenance signaling at one of a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode; when a high-rate condition is met, reentering the high-rate-channel- maintenance mode from the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode, wherein the high-rate condition comprises a condition from the group consisting of the remote unit detects that handoff conditions are present, the remote unit begins receiving data via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, and the time remaining until a next periodic, high-rate initiation point after the remote unit enters the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode has elapsed.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the low-rate condition comprises a condition from the group consisting of: a pre-established period of time has elapsed since entering the high- rate-channel-maintenance mode, a pre-established period of time has elapsed since entering the high- rate-channel-maintenance mode without detecting activity on a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, a pre-established number of packets have been received via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, a pre-established number of bytes have been received via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, a cumulative number of packets have been received, via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, totaling the sum of a pre- established number for each high-rate initiation point that has passed, a cumulative number of bytes have been received via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, totaling the sum of a pre- established number for each high-rate initiation point that has passed, a pre-established number of packets have been successfully transmitted via a reverse link, and a pre-established number of bytes have been successfully transmitted via a reverse link.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting channel maintenance signaling at one of a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode comprises suspending channel maintenance signaling.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein CQI signaling comprises data rate control (DRC) signaling.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the channel maintenance signaling comprises channel quality indication signaling but not reverse dedicated pilot signaling.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting CQI signaling comprises transmitting CQI signaling in accordance with one of a gated transmit pattern or a continuous transmit pattern.

7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving an indication from an access network (AN) that the remote unit should periodically reenter the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode from the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the indication that the remote unit should periodically reenter the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode further indicates configuration information from the group consisting of the low-rate condition that the remote unit should use to enter the low- rate-channel-maintenance mode, a period of time between high-rate initiation points, and a frame offset for CQI signaling.

9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending an indication to an access network (AN) that the remote unit is entering the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending an indication to an access network (AN) that the remote unit is entering the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

11. A method for improved channel maintenance signaling comprising: sending, by an access network (AN) to a remote unit, an indication that the remote unit should transition from a high-rate-channel-maintenance mode to a low-rate-channel-maintenance mode when a low-rate condition is met and that the remote unit should transition from the low-rate-channel- maintenance mode to the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode when a high- rate condition is met, wherein the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode comprises a mode in which a remote unit transmits channel maintenance signaling, wherein channel maintenance signaling comprises signaling of at least one type from the group consisting of channel quality indication (CQI) signaling, power control signaling, reverse dedicated pilot signaling, forward dedicated pilot signaling, and ACK/NACK signaling, and wherein the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode comprises a mode in which the remote unit transmits channel maintenance signaling at one of a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when in the high-rate-channel- maintenance mode.

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the low-rate condition comprises a condition from the group consisting of: a pre-established period of time has elapsed since entering the high- rate-channel-maintenance mode, a pre-established period of time has elapsed since entering the high- rate-channel-maintenance mode without detecting activity on a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, a pre-established number of packets have been received via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, a pre-established number of bytes have been received via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, a cumulative number of packets have been received, via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, totaling the sum of a pre- established number for each high-rate initiation point that has passed, a cumulative number of bytes have been received via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, totaling the sum of a pre- established number for each high-rate initiation point that has passed, a pre-established number of packets have been successfully transmitted via a reverse link, and a pre-established number of bytes have been successfully transmitted via a reverse link.

13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the high-rate condition comprises a condition from the group consisting of: the remote unit detects that handoff conditions are present, the remote unit begins receiving data via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, and the time remaining until a next periodic, high-rate initiation point after the remote unit enters the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode has elapsed.

14. The method of claim 11 , further comprising receiving an indication from the remote unit that the remote unit is entering the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

15. The method of claim 11 , further comprising receiving an indication from the remote unit that the remote unit is entering the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

16. The method of claim 11 , wherein the indication further indicates configuration information from the group consisting of the low-rate condition that the remote unit should use to enter the low- rate-channel-maintenance mode, the high-rate condition that the remote unit should use to enter the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode, a period of time between high-rate initiation points, and a frame offset for CQI signaling.

17. The method of claim 11 , further comprising buffering, by the AN, data for delivery to the remote unit until the remote unit is expected to reenter the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode.

18. The method of claim 11 , further comprising allocating a reverse link resource, used by the remote unit while in the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode, to a second remote unit for at least a portion of the interval in which the remote unit is expected to be in the low- rate-channel-maintenance mode.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising sending a reverse link assignment message that assigns a reverse link resource to the second remote unit for a periodically reoccurring interval of time, thereby enabling the reverse link resource to be shared by a plurality of remote units.

20. A remote unit comprising: a transceiver; a processing unit, communicatively coupled to the transceiver, adapted to enter a high-rate-channel-maintenance mode in which channel maintenance signaling is transmitted via the transceiver, wherein channel maintenance signaling comprises signaling of at least one type from the group consisting of channel quality indication (CQI) signaling, power control signaling, reverse dedicated pilot signaling, forward dedicated pilot signaling, and ACK/NACK signaling, adapted to enter, when a low-rate condition is met, a low-rate- channel-maintenance mode in which channel maintenance signaling is transmitted via the transceiver at one of a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when in the high-rate-channei-maintenance mode, and adapted to reenter, when a high-rate condition is met, the high- rate-channel-maintenance mode from the low-rate- channel-maintenance mode, wherein the high-rate condition comprises a condition from the group consisting of the remote unit detects that handoff conditions are present, the remote unit begins receiving data via a forward link associated with the channel maintenance signaling, and the time remaining until a next periodic, high-rate initiation point after the remote unit enters the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode has elapsed.

21. An access network (AN) comprising: a transceiver; a network interface; a processing unit, communicatively coupled to the transceiver and the network interface, adapted to send, to a remote unit via the transceiver, an indication that the remote unit should transition from a high-rate-channel-maintenance mode to a low-rate- channel-maintenance mode when a low-rate condition is met and that the remote unit should transition from the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode to the high-rate- channel-maintenance mode when a high-rate condition is met, wherein the high-rate-channel-maintenance mode comprises a mode in which a remote unit transmits channel maintenance signaling, wherein channel maintenance signaling comprises signaling of at least one type from the group consisting of channel quality indication (CQI) signaling, power control signaling, reverse dedicated pilot signaling, forward dedicated pilot signaling, and ACK/NACK signaling, and wherein the low-rate-channel-maintenance mode comprises a mode in which the remote unit transmits channel maintenance signaling at one of a lower rate or a lower transmit power than when in the high-rate-channel- maintenance mode.