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Multiplexing large payloads of control information from user equipments

US8611238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2010
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L5/0053
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is multiplexing transmissions of Uplink Control Information (UCI) signals having variable payloads from User Equipments (UEs). The UCI transmission uses a first format type if its size is less than or equal to a predetermined values and it uses a second format type if its size is greater than a predetermined value. When the first format type is used the UE multiplexing is through a first method while when the second format type is used the UE multiplexing is through a second method which is different than the first method. The structure of the second format type is the same as the structure used for the transmission of data information by UEs. The UEs can also be grouped and UCI transmission can be triggered through the reception of control signaling addressing a group of UEs and indicating UCI transmission by a sub-group of UEs in the group of UEs.

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