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`(43) Pub. Date: Nov. 20, 2008
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`(54)METHOD FOR PROCESSING CONTROL
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`INFORMATION IN A WIRELESS MOBILE
`(60)Provisional application No. 60/732,080, filed on Oct.
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`COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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`31, 2005, provisional application No. 60/732,288,
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`(30) Foreign Application Priority Data
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`(76)Inventors:Young-Dae Lee, Gyeonggi-Do
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`(KR); Sung-Duck Chun,
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`Gyeonggi-Do (KR); Myung-Cheul
`Oct. 31, 2005 (KR) ........................ 10-2005-0103510
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`Jung, Seoul (KR); Sung-Jun Park,
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`Jul. 5, 2006 (KR) ........................ 10-2006-0063139
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`Gyeonggi-Do (KR); Patrick
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`Fischer, Bourg la Reine (FR)
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`Publication Classification
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`Correspondence Address:
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`LEE, HONG, DEGERMAN, KANG &
`SCHMADEKA
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`660 S. FIGUEROA STREET, Suite 2300
`LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 (US)
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`(51)Int. Cl.
`H04L 27128(2006.01)
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`(52)U.S. Cl. ........................................................ 375/260
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`ABSTRACT
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`In a wireless mobile communications system, a method for
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`processing control information allows the operations of a
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`resources for the mobile terminal. The network instructs in
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`system information and the like, via a single indicator chan­
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`nel and uses the indicator information that was transmitted via
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`the indicator channel in order to receive the control informa­
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`Appl. No.: 12/092,055
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`PCT Filed: Oct. 25, 2006
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`§ 371 (c)(l),
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`METHOD FOR PROCESSING CONTROL
`INFORMATIONIN A WIRELESS MOBILE
`COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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`TECHNICAL FIELD
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`[0001] The present invention relates to wireless (radio)
`mobile communication systems, and in particular, relates to a
`methodfor processing control information allows the opera-
`tions of a mobile terminal to be simplified and permits effi-
`cient use of resources for the mobile terminal.
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`BACKGROUND ART
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`To support broadband wireless (e.g., WiMAX)
`[0002]
`access, there are different types of broadband wireless air
`interfaces, such as cellular 3G technologies (e.g., UMTS,
`WCDMA,etc.), and multi-carrier based multiple access tech-
`niques (e.g, OFDMA, OFDM-TDMA, OFDM-CDMA,
`etc.). Frequency division multiplexing involves sub-channel-
`ization, of which at least four types (OFDM, Flash OFDM,
`sOFDMA and OFDMA)exist.
`[0003] Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
`(OFDM)involvesthe splitting of a radio signal into multiple
`smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously
`at different frequencies to a receiver. OFDM refers to a form
`of multi-carrier transmission where all the sub-carriers are
`
`UMTSsystem, and its standardization work is currently
`being performed by the 3GPP standards organization.
`[0009] The E-UMTSnetwork generally comprisesat least
`one mobile terminal(i.e., user equipment: UE), base stations
`(i.e., Node Bs), a control plane server (CPS) that performs
`radio (wireless) control functions, a radio resource manage-
`ment (RRM)entity that performsradio resource management
`functions, a mobility management entity (MME) that per-
`forms mobility managementfunctions for a mobile terminal,
`and an access gateway (AG) that is located at an end of the
`E-UMTSnetwork and connects with one or more external
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`networks. Here, it can be understoodthat the particular names
`of the various network entities are not limited to those men-
`tioned above.
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`[0010] The various layers of the radio interface protocol
`between the mobile terminal and the network maybe divided
`into L1 (Layer 1), L2 (Layer 2), and L3 (Layer 3) based upon
`the lower three layers of the Open System Interconnection
`(OSI) standard modelthat is knownthe field of communica-
`tion systems. Amongthese layers, a physicallayerthat is part
`of Layer 1 provides an information transfer service using a
`physical channel, while a Radio Resource Control (RRC)
`layer located in Layer 3 performsthe function of controlling
`radio resources between the mobile terminal and the network.
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`To do so, the RRC layer exchanges RRC messages between
`the mobile terminal and the network. The functions of the
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`orthogonal to each other. Certain IEEE standards and 3GPP
`RRClayer may bedistributed among and performed within
`standardsare related to various aspects of OFDM.
`the Node B, the CPS/RRM and/or the MME.
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`[0004] FIGS. 1 and 2 showatypical frame that is used in
`[0011]
`FIGS. 5 and 6 show an exemplary architecture ofthe
`OFDM.One frame has a time duration of 10 ms (millisec-
`onds) and consists of 20 sub-frames, each having a time
`radio interface protocol between the mobile terminal and the
`duration of 0.5 ms. Each sub-frame mayconsist of a resource
`UTRAN (UMTSTerrestrial Radio Access Network). The
`block (RB) that contains data or information, and a cyclic
`radio interface protocol of FIGS. 5 and 6 is horizontally
`prefix (CP) that is a guard interval needed for conventional
`comprisedof a physicallayer, a data link layer, and a network
`OFDM modulation (but not needed for OFDM with pulse
`layer, and vertically comprised of a user plane for transmit-
`shaping, i.e, OFDM/OQAM). The sub-frame duration cor-
`ting user data and a control plane for transferring control
`responds to the minimum downlink TTI (Transmission Time
`signaling. The radio interface protocol layer of FIGS. 5 and 6
`Interval).
`maybe divided into L1 (Layer 1), L2 (Layer 2), and L3 (Layer
`FIG. 3 shows a basic downlink reference-signal
`[0005]
`3) based upon the lower three layers of the Open System
`structure consisting of known reference symbols. Namely, a
`Interconnection (OSI) standards modelthat is knownthefield
`mapping ofphysical channel symbols in frequency domainis
`of communication systems.
`shown.In other words, channel-coded, interleaved, and data-
`[0012]
`Particular layers of the radio protocol control plane
`modulated information (1.e., Layer 3 information) is mapped
`of FIG. 5 and ofthe radio protocoluser plane of FIG.6 will be
`onto OFDM time/frequency symbols. The OFDM symbols
`described below. The physical layer (i.e., Layer 1) uses a
`can be organized into a number (M) of consecutive sub-
`physical channelto provide an informationtransfer service to
`carriers for a number(N) of consecutive OFDM symbols.
`a higherlayer. The physical layer is connected with a medium
`[0006] Here, it is assumed that 7 OFDM symbols exist per
`access control (MAC)layer located thereabovevia a transport
`sub-frame (when the CP length is short). In case of a long CP
`channel, and data is transferred between the physical layer
`or a different framestructure, this basic downlink reference-
`and the MAClayervia the transport channel. Also, between
`signal structure would be slightly different.
`respectively different physical layers, namely, between the
`respective physical layers of the transmitting side (transmit-
`[0007] Reference symbols(1.e., first reference symbols) are
`ter) and the receiving side (receiver), data is transferred via a
`located in the first OFDM symbol of every sub-frame
`physical channel.
`assigned for downlink transmission. This is valid for both
`FDD and TDD,as well as for both long and short CP. Addi-
`[0013] The MAClayer of Layer 2 provides services to a
`tional reference symbols (i.e., second reference symbols) are
`radio link control (RLC) layer (which is a higher layer) via a
`located in the third last OFDM symbol of every sub-frame
`logical channel. The RLC layer of Layer 2 supportsthe trans-
`assigned for downlink transmission. This is the baseline for
`mission of data with reliability. It should be noted that the
`both FDD and TDD,as well as for both long and short CP.
`RLC layer in FIGS. 5 and 6 is depicted in dotted lines,
`However, for FDD, an evaluation of whether the secondref-
`because if the RLC functions are implemented in and per-
`erence symbols are need should be made.
`formed by the MAClayer, the RLC layer itself may not need
`[0008]
`FIG. 4 shows an exemplary structure of an Evolved
`to exist. The PDCP layer of Layer 2 performs a header com-
`Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (E-UMTS).
`pression function that reduces unnecessary control informa-
`The E-UMTSsystem is a system that has evolved from the
`tion such that data being transmitted by employing Internet
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`protocol (IP) packets, such as IPv4 or IPv6, can beefficiently
`sent over a radio (wireless) interface that hasa relatively small
`bandwidth.
`[0014] The radio resource control (RRC) layer located at
`the lowermostportion of Layer 3 is only defined in the control
`plane, and handles the control of logical channels, transport
`channels, and physical channels with respect to the configu-
`ration, reconfiguration and release of radio bearers (RB).
`Here, the RB refers to a service thatis provided by Layer 2 for
`data transfer between the mobile terminal and the UTRAN.
`[0015] As for channels used in downlink transmission for
`transmitting data from the network to the mobile terminal,
`there is a broadcast channel (BCH) used for transmitting
`system information, and a shared channel (SCH) used for
`transmitting usertraffic or control messages. As for channels
`used in uplink transmission for transmitting data from the
`mobile terminal to the network, there is a random access
`channel (RACH)usedfor transmitting an initial control mes-
`sage, and a shared channel (SCH)usedfor transmitting user
`traffic or control messages.
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`DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION
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`Technical Problem
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`[0016] Before sending data to a particular mobile terminal,
`an indicator (which informs in advance that a notification
`message for a multicast and broadcast service will be trans-
`mitted)is transmitted through a separate (distinct) channel. In
`additionto this channel, the mobile terminal mustalso receive
`other channels, such as a broadcast channel used to periodi-
`cally transmit system information. As there are a large total
`number of channels that a mobile terminal should receive due
`to transmissions through separate (distinct) channels accord-
`ing to each type of purpose, problemsrelated to more com-
`plicated mobile terminal operations and a waste of mobile
`terminal resources occur.
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`Technical Solution
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`[0017] The present invention has been developed in order to
`solve the above described problemsofthe related art. As a
`result, the present invention provides a methodfor processing
`control information such that the operations of a mobile ter-
`minal can be simplified and permits efficient use of resources
`for the mobile terminal.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`FIG. 1 shows an exemplary structure of one frame
`[0018]
`used in OFDM.
`[0019]
`FIG. 2 shows an exemplary structure of one sub-
`frame within the frame of FIG. 1.
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`[0020] FIG.3 shows an example of how data and reference
`symbols for OFDM may be expressed in the frequency
`domain and the time domain.
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`FIG. 4 shows an overview of a E-UMTSnetwork
`[0021]
`architecture.
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`FIGS. 5 and 6 show an exemplary structure (archi-
`[0022]
`tecture)of a radio interface protocol between a mobile termi-
`nal and a UTRANaccording to the 3GPP radio access net-
`work standard.
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`FIG. 7 is a diagram to explain the features of the
`[0023]
`present invention by showing where the control information
`and resource blocks may be located within each sub-frame
`with respect to frequency and time.
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`FIG. 8 is a diagram usedto explain a control infor-
`[0024]
`mation transmission and reception method according to an
`exemplary embodimentofthe present invention.
`[0025]
`FIG. 9 is a diagram usedto explain a control infor-
`mation transmission and reception method according to
`another exemplary embodimentofthe present invention.
`[0026]
`FIG. 10 is a diagram used to explain constituting
`information of an FCCHaccording to an exemplary embodi-
`mentof the present invention.
`[0027]
`FIG. 11 showsa data reception methodfor a mobile
`terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the
`present invention.
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`MODEFOR THE INVENTION
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`[0028] One aspect of the present invention is the recogni-
`tion by the present inventors regarding the problems and
`drawbacksofthe related art described above and explainedin
`more detail hereafter. Based upon such recognition, the fea-
`tures of the present invention have been developed.
`[0029]
`In the related art, it can be said that the system
`information is alwaysfixed or non-flexible. Such fixed format
`allows a mobile terminalto easily detect and properly read the
`system information transmitted from the network.
`[0030]
`In contrast, the features of the present invention
`allow at least some portions of the system information to be
`dynamically (or flexibly) changed. Appropriate indicators are
`included such that a mobile terminal can properly detect and
`read the dynamic (flexible) system information. Asa result,
`additional system information may be added as desired in
`order to support
`technical evolution and advancements,
`which thus allows for future enhancements or continued
`expansion of currently used system information.
`[0031]
`It should be noted that the features of the present
`inventionare related to issues regarding the long-term evolu-
`tion (LTE) of the 3GPP standard. As such, the 3GPP TS
`25.813 (LTE TR)andits related sections or portions thereof,
`as well as various developing enhancementsthereofpertain to
`the present invention. Such enhancements and evolution have
`resulted in the use of a particular prefix (the letter E) when
`labeling various network entities (e.g., eNode B), protocol
`layers, channels, and the like. However,
`it can be clearly
`understood that such labeling and other terminology are
`merely exemplary and thus maybealtered(or later clarified)
`as a result of ongoing or future discussions.
`[0032]
`FIG. 7 is a diagram to explain the features of the
`present invention by showing where the control information
`and resource blocks may be located within each sub-frame
`with respect to frequency and time.
`[0033] The structure (format) of a sub-framein relation to
`the frequency domain and the time domain can be understood
`from FIG. 7. Namely, a single sub-framehas a time duration
`of 0.5 ms with 7 OFDM symbols (portions) therein.
`[0034]
`In thefirst portion of the sub-frame, control infor-
`mation (i.e., L1/L2 control information, FCCH, SCCH,etc.)
`is included, while resource blocks (RBs) that may be in the
`form of one or more chunks maybelocated in the remaining
`portion of the subframe. Here, a resource block may occupy
`the entire time duration of the sub-frame (excluding the time
`duration for the control information) or some partial time
`duration thereof. Also, each resource block (RB) may use a
`particular frequency range(i.e., a particular numberof sub-
`carriers).
`[0035] The frequency axis can be referred to as a scalable
`cell bandwidth, which typically has a frequency range of
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`1.25-20 MHz. A plurality of sub-carriers exists in the scalable
`cell bandwidth. Of this frequency range, a so-called center
`frequency (ofapproximately 10 MHz) is mainly used in trans-
`mitting system information.
`[0036]
`In the related art, such system information is con-
`sideredto be fixed. Althoughthis allows the terminalto easily
`read the system information, addition of new system infor-
`mation is not possible. In contrast, the present invention
`allowsforat least part ofthe system information to be flexible
`(or dynamic).
`[0037]
`To do so, the present invention divides (or separates
`or distinguishes) the system information into primary system
`information (e.g., Master Information Block: MIB) and non-
`primary (or secondary) system information (e.g., System
`Information Block: SIB).
`[0038] The MIBis transmitted in a static manner(e.g., via
`a BCHforfixed mannertransmission), while the SIB is trans-
`mitted in a dynamic manner(e.g., via a downlink SCH for
`dynamic manner transmission). Here,
`transmission in a
`dynamic manner meansthat different frequency ranges and
`time durations can be used.
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`For each frame, the MIB contains information about
`[0039]
`where each SIB is located. Namely, the particular frequency
`range (i.e., sub-carriers) and particular time duration (1.e.,
`symbols) for each SIB is specified to allow the terminal (UE)
`to properly read the appropriate SIBs. For example, the MIB
`mayindicate that a particular UE (e.g., UE #11) should read
`a particular resource block (e.g., RB #3). Here, the RB #3 can
`also be expressed as the information located at certain sub-
`carriers and certain symbols(e.g., at sub-carriers #13~60 and
`symbols #3~5).
`[0040]
`Ina similar manner, for each sub-frame within one
`frame, the control information (located in the first portion)
`contains information about where each resource block (RB)
`is located. Namely, the frequency range and particular time
`duration for each RBis specified to allow the terminal (UE) to
`properly read the appropriate RBs.
`[0041] The above concepts generally depicted in FIG. 7
`will be explained in more detail in the following description
`with reference to FIGS. 8 through 11.
`[0042]
`FIG. 8 is a diagram used to explain a control infor-
`mation transmission and reception method according to an
`exemplary embodimentofthe present invention. The network
`transmits a frame control channel (FCCH)atevery particular
`period(i.e., a first period). Hereafter, the particularperiod is
`referred to as a frame.
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`It should be noted that the FCCH may also be
`[0043]
`described in different terms. Namely, the control information
`transmitted by the network may be called L1/L2 control infor-
`mation, FCCH, SCCH,or the like. Hereafter, such control
`information will mostly be referred to as FCCH, merely for
`the sake of explanation (although control information and
`SCCHare also described).
`[0044] As shown in FIG. 8, a MIB (Master Information
`Block) is repetitively transmitted at every second period,
`whichis different that the above-mentionedfirst period. The
`MIB includes scheduling information for a SIB (System
`Information Block) that transmits system information and
`other resource blocks (RBs) for each type of control informa-
`tion. Namely,
`the MIB provides scheduling information
`related to which frequency and whattime is used to transmit
`each type of control information, such as multiple SIBs, and
`the like. The second period mayset to be greater than the first
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`period. The MIB maybetransmittedin the first frame of the
`period in which the MIBis to be transmitted.
`[0045] Here, the FCCH that is transmitted in each frame
`can inform about whether the data transmitted in the corre-
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`sponding time duration (frame) is a common control mes-
`sage, a control message dedicated for a particular mobile
`terminal, common data, or data dedicated for a particular
`mobile terminal. Also, the FCCH informs about which fre-
`quency and whattime withinthe framethat a control message
`or data of the control information is transmitted.
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`[0046] The mobile terminal periodically receives the
`FCCHatevery first period. Ifthe FCCHofa particular frame
`indicates the transmission of a MIB, the mobile terminal
`receives the MIBat the corresponding frequency and time in
`accordance with the scheduling information included in the
`indicator information transmitted through the FCCH. By
`referring to the MIB, the mobile terminal can obtain sched-
`uling information for particular messages, particular indica-
`tor messages, and the like. Through such scheduling infor-
`mation, the mobile terminal can determine which frequency
`and what time was usedto transmit a particular SIB or the
`like. According to such scheduling information, the mobile
`terminal can receive a message with respect to the SIB, and
`the subscribed service that is should receive.
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`[0047] The MIB mayincludeeither a mobile terminaliden-
`tifier or a service identifier, or may include an indicator that
`indicates such an identifier.
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`FIG. 9 is a diagram usedto explain a control infor-
`[0048]
`mation transmission and reception method according to
`another exemplary embodimentof the present invention. A
`cell that supports broadbandfrequencies with a bandwidth of
`10 or 20 MHz, can provide a system bandwidth of narrow-
`band frequencies for a mobile terminal operating in narrow-
`band frequencies such as 1.25 MHz, 2.5 MHz,orthelike. In
`this case, as shown in FIG. 9, a central bandwidth of the
`broadband frequencies is typically used for the system band-
`width. Here, the MIB, the SIBs, and the like should all be
`transmitted in the system bandwidth. However, SIBs that
`transmit particular system information may be transmitted
`outside of the system bandwidth.
`[0049] The FCCH(orothertype of system informationlike
`L1/L2 control information, SCCH,etc.) transmitted in each
`frame indicates whether the data transmitted in the corre-
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`sponding time duration (frame) is a MIB, an SIB, or the like.
`Also, the FCCH informs about which frequency and what
`time within the frame that each message or data is transmit-
`ted. The FCCH maybe transmitted uponbeing divided into an
`FCCHfor system bandwidth and an FCCH for non-system
`bandwidth. Accordingly, a mobile terminalthatonly receives
`the system bandwidth may receive the FCCH for system
`bandwidth to obtain information of each data or message that
`is transmitted via the system bandwidth. Also, a mobile ter-
`minal that receives the non-system bandwidth may receive
`the FCCHfor non-system bandwidth to obtain information of
`each data or message that is transmitted via the non-system
`bandwidth.
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`In other words, the concepts shown in FIG.9 are for
`[0050]
`handling the situation for mobile terminals in idle mode.
`[0051] The network (system) supports the cell bandwidth
`of 20 MHz, while a mobile terminal typically can only sup-
`port a 10 MHz bandwidth range. Thus, the L1/L2 control
`information needs to be transmitted in certain units (a fre-
`quency range) such as, a range of 10 MHz, 5 MHz,orthe like.
`As a result, there may be three scenarios for the frequency
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`ranges used by the mobile terminalfor reading data. Namely,
`of the 20 MHzscalable cell bandwidth, the mobile terminal
`may read one ofthree frequency ranges, i.e., the lower 10
`MHz,the upper 10 MHz, or a middle (intermediate) 10 MHz
`thereof.
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`For mobile terminals in RRC connected mode,
`[0052]
`because the particular cell in which the connected mode
`mobile terminal is located is known, any oneofthe three 10
`MHzranges and appropriate switching amongthese three 10
`MHzranges is possible. However, for a mobile terminal in
`idle mode, becausethe particularcell in which the terminalis
`located cannot be known, only one of these three 10 MHz
`ranges can be used(typically, the intermediate 10 MHz range
`is used). Meanwhile, the bandwidth outside the intermediate
`10 MHz range can be used for transmitting and receiving
`resource blocks for mobile terminals in connected mode.
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`[0053] Here, although the above exemplary embodiment
`with reference to FIG. 9 is described for 10 MHzranges,it is
`contemplated that the 20 MHzscalable cell bandwidth could
`also be divided up into 5 MHz units.
`[0054]
`FIG. 10 is a diagram used to explain constituting
`information of control information(i.e., an FCCH)according
`to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The
`FCCHprovides to the mobile terminal, various types of con-
`trol information related to data and control messages trans-
`mitted during the correspondingperiod(i.e., during the cor-
`responding frame). Here, the FCCH1s shownto be comprised
`of five different FCCH portions. However, this is merely
`exemplary, and the number of FCCH portions may vary
`accordingly.
`[0055] Referring to FIG. 10, the first FCCH portion is a
`FCCH MAPthat informs about the frequency andtime of the
`FCCHtransmission, a length of the FCCH information,radio
`resource parameters needed for receiving the FCCH informa-
`tion, and the like. Such FCCH MAPmaybealwaysincluded
`in each frame. In the present invention, each frame may
`include all types of FCCHs or mayinclude only portions
`thereof. The FCCH MAP may inform about whether or not
`the remaining four types of FCCH portions (excluding the
`FCCH MAP)are transmitted in the corresponding frame.
`[0056] The second FCCH portion is a FCCH Idle Mode
`(DL) that includes control information needed on order to
`receive downlink control information when the mobile termi-
`
`nal is in idle mode. This second FCCH portion may be
`included in a corresponding frame when control information
`to be transmitted on the downlink exists in the frame. The
`control information related to common control messages
`such as the MIB, SIB, etc. may be included in this second
`FCCHportion. Also, the MIB, SIB, etc. may be included in
`this second FCCHportion.
`[0057] The third FCCHportion is a FCCH Idle Mode (UL)
`that includes control information needed in orderto transmit
`
`uplink control information when the mobile terminalis in idle
`mode. This third FCCH portion may include information that
`is needed for uplink random access transmissions. When the
`mobile terminal transmits a random access message,thenet-
`work may transmit a response to the ransom access message
`via this third FCCHportion.Also, the third FCCH portion can
`be used to inform that a response to the random access mes-
`sage is being transmitted in the framethat is used to transmit
`the third FCCHportion, and to do so, the third FCCHportion
`includes control information related to such response to the
`random access message.
`
`[0058] The fourth FCCHportion includes control informa-
`tion neededin order to receive downlink control information
`when the mobile terminal is in active mode. This fourth
`FCCHportion may include control information of an down-
`link shared channel (SCH)thatis transmitted in a correspond-
`ing frame.
`[0059] The fifth FCCH portion includes control informa-
`tion needed in order to transmit uplink control information
`when the mobile terminalis in active mode. This fifth FCCH
`
`portion may include control information of an uplink shared
`channel (SCH)that is transmitted in a corresponding frame.
`[0060] The mobile terminal periodically receives the
`FCCH MAPand maycheck to see whether the corresponding
`frame contains any data or information that is wishes to
`receive. After receiving the FCCH MAP, when the mobile
`terminal is in idle mode, only the second and third FCCH
`portions are received. When the mobile terminalis in active
`mode, only the fourth and fifth FCCHportionsare received.
`[0061]
`Inorder to inform aboutthe control information that
`is needed for multicast and broadcast transmissions, the net-
`work may add and transmit other FCCHportions as needed.
`[0062]
`FIG. 11 showsa data reception methodfor a mobile
`terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the
`present invention. Referring to FIG. 11, the SCCH channel
`(i.e., control information) is transmitted using a respectively
`different frequency and time from those of the SCH,andis
`transmitted once per each sub-frame. One sub-frameis 0.5 ms
`in duration and the SCCH channelis transmitted by using one
`or two symbols that constitute the corresponding sub-frame.
`A single sub-frame consists of 6 or 7 symbols, and respec-
`tively different symbols constitute respectively different time
`periods (durations).
`[0063]
`In FIG. 11, the SCCH channel thatis transmitted in
`a single sub-frame, transmits control information related to a
`SCH channel of the corresponding sub-frame. The control
`information transmitted through the SCCH channel may
`comprise a mobile terminal identifier (identity), a multicast
`service identifier (identity), and a logical channel identifier
`(identity). The logical channel identifier may inform whether
`the data transmitted in a sub-frameofthe corresponding SCH
`channelis data for a mobile terminal dedicated channel(e.g.,
`DCCH or DTCH)or data for a common channel. In particu-
`lar, if the data is for a common channel, the logical channel
`identifier informs about the type of common channel(.e.,
`BCCH, PCCH, MCCH, MTCH,or CCCH).
`[0064] The mobile terminal may receive the SCCH channel
`in a periodic mannerorat every sub-frame. To do so, the base
`station (eNode B) transmits period information to the mobile
`terminal. Then, the mobile terminal may receive the sub-
`frames of the SCCH channelin a periodic manner according
`to the period information provided from the basestation.
`[0065] The mobile terminal obtains the logical channel
`identifier through the recetved SCCH channel, and by means
`ofthe obtained logical channel identifier, the mobile terminal
`can determine whetherthe data transmitted via the SCH chan-
`nelis data for a dedicated channelor data for one of a BCCH,
`PCCH, MCCH, MTCH or CCCH(i.e., a common channel).
`[0066]
`Ifthe logical channelidentifier indicates a common
`channel, the mobile terminal receives the sub-frame of the
`corresponding SCH channel to thus receive the data of the
`common channel.
`
`It should be noted that FIGS. 1 through 11 show
`[0067]
`exemplary embodiments for a 10 ms frame having twenty 0.5
`ms sub-frames. However, the features ofthe present invention
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`are clearly applicable to other techniques that employ other
`frame sizes. For example, a frame size of 5 ms may be used,
`and to support LTE (Long Term Evolution) techniques, a
`frame size of 0.5 ms may be used.
`[0068] Regarding the effects of the present invention, the
`wireless network can, in advance, inform (through a single
`indicator channel) about the transmission of common control
`information (such as particular messages, system informa-
`tion, or the like). A radio mobile terminal can periodically
`receive the single indicator channelto thus receive the com-
`mon control information by using the control information of
`the indicator channel. By using such procedures, the opera-
`tions of the mobile terminal may be simplified and mobile
`terminal resources can be used moreefficiently.
`[0069] Additionally, as the present
`invention provides
`information about where each resource block (RB)is located
`with respectto the frequency and time domains, system infor-
`mation, control information, and the like can be processed in
`a dynamic and flexible manner,
`to thus support various
`enhanced capabilities. Also, when frequency selective sched-
`uling is performed, improved adaptation to channel changes
`can be achieved.
`
`[0070] The present invention provides a method for pro-
`cessing (downlink) system information for a mobile terminal,
`the method comprising: receiving primary system informa-
`tion in a static manner; and receiving non-primary system
`information in a dynamic mannerbased on the primary sys-
`tem information.
`
`[0071] Thedynamic manner may be based uponatleast one
`of frequency, time, and size of the non-primary system infor-
`mation. The primary system information may include sched-
`uling information that indicates at least one of a time charac-
`teristic and a frequency characteristic of the non-primary
`system information. The primary system information may
`further comprise an indicator for indicating a particularter-
`minal. The time characteristic and the frequency characteris-
`tic may indicate a location of each non-primary system infor-
`mation to be read by the particular terminal. The indicator
`may comprise: at least