Abstract:
To support cell search, multiple (e.g., two) synchronization transmissions are sent in a frame with non-uniform spacing. Information is conveyed via the non-equal distances between consecutive synchronization transmissions. Multiple levels of non-uniform spacing may be used to convey different types of information. In one design, the multiple synchronization transmissions are sent in different subframes of a frame, and each synchronization transmission is sent in one of multiple symbol periods in a respective subframe. The synchronization transmissions may be sent in non-evenly spaced subframes to convey frame boundary. One synchronization transmission may be sent in one of multiple possible symbol periods depending on the information, e.g., a particular group of cell IDs, being conveyed. The distances between synchronization transmissions may also be used to convey cyclic prefix length. A secondary synchronization transmission carrying a cell ID may be sent at a predetermined offset from one of the multiple synchronization transmissions.
Abstract:
Systems, methodologies, and devices are described that can facilitate bandwidth efficient non-coherent signaling for uplink control channel transmissions. A communication device (e.g., a mobile device, base station) can be configured to utilize or generate a set of complex orthogonal codewords to facilitate transmission of control channel information using non-coherent signaling in a bandwidth efficient manner. A complex orthogonal codeword set can comprise a first subset of codewords where such codewords have a desirable cross-correlation property and another subset(s) of codewords that can include expurgated codewords, where the expurgated codewords can include discarded codewords and/or codeword pairs that produce a worst-case cross-correlation property. The codeword set and subsets are determined based at least in part on a predefined codeword criterion. A portion of the discarded codewords can be used for other purposes, such as erasure decoding, interference-level estimation, and/or multi-mode control channel operation.
Abstract:
Techniques for supporting MIMO transmission with layer permutation are described. In one aspect, multiple codewords may be generated for transmission from multiple antennas (e.g., virtual antennas), with the number of codewords being less than the number of antennas. Each codeword may be mapped across the multiple antennas. Two codewords may be generated. For rank 3, the first codeword may be mapped to one layer (or one antenna on each subcarrier), and the second codeword may be mapped to two layers (or two antennas on each subcarrier). For rank 4, each codeword may be mapped to two layers. In another aspect, a base CQI indicative of an average signal quality may be determined. A delta CQI indicative of improvement over the average signal quality may also be determined. In yet another aspect, selection may be performed with different penalty factors for different ranks or number of codewords.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus of transmitting a reference signal in a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes generating a precoded reference signal or a non-precoded reference signal in accordance with a rank, and transmitting the generated reference signal. Uplink transmission using multiple transmit antennas is supported through reference signal design and related control signaling.
Abstract:
Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate creating a unified format that can accommodate various MIMO modes. The unified format can employed with a single payload size that includes uplink control information for each available MIMO mode. By packaging the payload with uplink control information related to each MIMO mode, the uplink control information can be utilized with any suitable or available MIMO mode.
Abstract:
Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate encoding feedback or control information into a compact payload. In particular, a rank indicator, a precoding matrix indicator and channel quality indicators are packaged into a control channel payload that fits into a single sub-frame. The payload format is determined based at least in part on an antenna configuration or channel quality indicator granularity. In addition, hybrid automatic repeat requests can be included in the payload.
Abstract:
Techniques for sending a MIMO transmission using a combination of cyclic delay diversity and precoding are described. A set of delays (e.g., zero delay, small delay, and large delay) for cyclic delay diversity and a set of precoding matrices may be supported. In one design, a Node B may select a delay specifically for a UE or for a set of UEs served by the Node B. In another design, a UE may evaluate different combinations of precoding matrix and delay, determine the combination with the best performance, and send this combination of precoding matrix and delay to the Node B. The Node B may perform precoding with the precoding matrix and then processing for cyclic delay diversity based on the selected delay. Alternatively, the Node B may perform processing for cyclic delay diversity based on the selected delay and then precoding with the precoding matrix.
Abstract:
Techniques for transmitting information using cyclically shifted sequences are described. In one design, first and second sequences may be generated by cyclically shifting a base sequence by first and second amounts, respectively. The base sequence may be a CAZAC sequence, a PN sequence, or some other sequence having good correlation properties. The cyclic shifts for the first and second sequences may be determined based on a hopping pattern. A first modulated sequence may be generated based on the first sequence and a first modulation symbol and may be sent in a first time interval. A second modulated sequence may be generated based on the second sequence and a second modulation symbol and may be sent in a second time interval. Each modulated sequence may be sent on K consecutive subcarriers using localized frequency division multiplexing (LFDM)
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for performing fast distributed sample acquisition (DSA). A spreader generates a data signal by spreading an incoming data stream over a range of spectrum according to a locally generated first main sequence, and samples the state sample of the main sequence. A sample spreader outputs a first state signal by spreading a symbol according to a locally generated first subsequence. A sample despreader reconstructs the transmitted binary orthogonal symbols by despreading the first state signal obtained from the sample spreader according to a locally generated second subsequence to detect the first main sequence state sample. A despreader compares the state sample obtained from the sample despreader with a locally generated state sample and makes correction on a local SRG to generate a second main sequence having new state. An incoming data stream is reconstructed by despreading the data signal obtained from the spreader according to the second main sequence.
Abstract:
Techniques for efficiently deriving uplink channel estimates without consuming much additional uplink resources are described. A user equipment (UE) may send a request for uplink resources on a request channel (REQCH) whenever the UE desires to transmit data on the uplink. The UE may send the REQCH on a set of subcarriers and from multiple antennas, e.g., send REQCH data on data subcarriers and pilot on pilot subcarriers. A node B may receive the request, estimate the complex channel gains for the pilot subcarriers based on received pilot symbols, and coherently demodulate received data symbols based on the channel gain estimates. The Node B may estimate the complex channel gains for the data subcarriers based on demodulated data symbols and derive a channel estimate for each UE antenna based on the channel gain estimates for the pilot and data subcarriers. The Node B may use the channel estimates for MIMO scheduling, subband scheduling, and rate selection.