WO2022029946A1

WO2022029946A1 - Terminal, base station device and feedback method

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Publication number: WO2022029946A1
Application number: PCT/JP2020/030098
Authority: WO
Inventors: 真哉岡村; 浩樹原田; 知也小原
Original assignee: 株式会社Ｎｔｔドコモ
Priority date: 2020-08-05
Filing date: 2020-08-05
Publication date: 2022-02-10
Also published as: JPWO2022029946A1

Abstract

A terminal equipped with a receiving unit for receiving one piece of control information for scheduling PDSCH receipt in a plurality of CCs from a base station device, and a control unit for obtaining one feedback timing index value from the control information and determining the feedback timing for each CC among the plurality of CCs by using said feedback timing index value and a parameter.

Description

Terminals, base station equipment, and feedback methods

The present invention relates to a terminal and a base station device in a wireless communication system.

In 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), in order to realize further increase in system capacity, further increase in data transmission speed, further reduction in delay in wireless sections, etc., 5G or NR (New Radio) is used. Studies on a so-called wireless communication method (hereinafter, the wireless communication method is referred to as "NR") are in progress. In 5G, various radio technologies and network architectures have been studied in order to satisfy the requirement that the delay of the radio section be 1 ms or less while achieving a throughput of 10 Gbps or more (for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

Further, a dynamic frequency sharing technology (Dynamic spectrum sharing, DSS) in which LTE and NR coexist in the same band is being studied. By coexisting different RATs (Radio Access Technology) in a single carrier, it becomes possible to flexibly respond to the traffic demand at the time of system generation switching.

In the current DSS specifications, resources for transmitting and receiving control signals are set for each of the LTE terminal and the NR terminal. Since the resources to which the control signal can be arranged are specified in advance and the system coexists in a single carrier, the resources for transmitting and receiving the control signal are more than when the system is operated independently by another carrier. It is expected that there will be a shortage.

Therefore, in DSS, in order to use resources efficiently, it is considered to schedule PDSCH reception in a plurality of CCs (multiple cells) with one DCI.

However, when scheduling PDSCH reception in a plurality of CCs with one DCI, the timing of transmitting HARQ information (ACK / NACK) for PDSCH reception in the terminal may differ among the CCs. If the timing of transmitting HARQ information differs between CCs, the use of PUCCH resources becomes inefficient. It should be noted that such a problem is not limited to the case of using DSS, but is a problem that arises when scheduling PDSCH reception in a plurality of CCs with one DCI.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when scheduling PDSCH reception in a plurality of CCs with one DCI, HARQ information for PDSCH reception is transmitted between CCs at the same timing in the terminal. The purpose is to provide the technology that enables it.

According to the disclosed technology, a receiving unit that receives one control information that schedules PDSCH reception in a plurality of CCs from a base station device, and a receiving unit.
A terminal including a control unit that acquires one feedback timing index value from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs by using the feedback timing index value and the parameter is provided.

According to the disclosed technique, when scheduling PDSCH reception in a plurality of CCs with one DCI, a technique is provided that enables a terminal to transmit HARQ information for PDSCH reception between CCs at the same timing. ..

It is a figure for demonstrating the wireless communication system in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the wireless communication system in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the basic operation of the wireless communication system in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of Single DCI scheduling. It is a figure for demonstrating transmission timing of HARQ information. It is a figure for demonstrating a problem. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of a terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of a table. It is a figure which shows the example of a table. It is a figure which shows the example of a table. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of a terminal. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of a terminal. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of a terminal. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of a terminal. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of a terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional structure of the base station apparatus 10 in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional structure of the terminal 20 in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware composition of the base station apparatus 10 or the terminal 20 in embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are examples, and the embodiments to which the present invention is applied are not limited to the following embodiments.

The existing technology may be appropriately used in the operation of the wireless communication system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The existing technology is, for example, existing NR or LTE, but is not limited to existing NR or LTE.

(System configuration)
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The wireless communication system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the base station device 10 and the terminal 20 as shown in FIG. Although FIG. 1 shows one base station device 10 and one terminal 20, this is an example, and each of them may be plural.

The base station device 10 is a communication device that provides one or more cells and performs wireless communication with the terminal 20. The physical resources of the radio signal are defined in the time domain and the frequency domain, the time domain may be defined by the number of OFDM symbols, and the frequency domain may be defined by the number of subcarriers or the number of resource blocks. Further, the TTI (Transmission Time Interval) in the time domain may be a slot, or the TTI may be a subframe.

The base station device 10 can perform carrier aggregation that bundles a plurality of cells (a plurality of CCs (component carriers)) and communicates with the terminal 20. In carrier aggregation, one PCell (primary cell) and one or more SCells (secondary cells) are used.

The base station device 10 transmits a synchronization signal, system information, and the like to the terminal 20. Synchronous signals are, for example, NR-PSS and NR-SSS. The system information is transmitted by, for example, NR-PBCH or PDSCH, and is also referred to as broadcast information. As shown in FIG. 1, the base station apparatus 10 transmits a control signal or data to the terminal 20 by DL (Downlink), and receives the control signal or data from the terminal 20 by UL (Uplink). Here, what is transmitted on a control channel such as PUCCH or PDCCH is called a control signal, and what is transmitted on a shared channel such as PUSCH or PDSCH is called data. Such a name is an example. Is.

The terminal 20 is a communication device having a wireless communication function such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet, a wearable terminal, and a communication module for M2M (Machine-to-Machine). As shown in FIG. 1, the terminal 20 is provided by a wireless communication system by receiving a control signal or data from the base station apparatus 10 in DL and transmitting the control signal or data to the base station apparatus 10 in UL. Use various communication services. The terminal 20 may be referred to as a UE, and the base station apparatus 10 may be referred to as a gNB.

The terminal 20 can perform carrier aggregation that bundles a plurality of cells (a plurality of CCs (component carriers)) and communicates with the base station apparatus 10. In carrier aggregation, one PCell (primary cell) and one or more SCells (secondary cells) are used. Further, a PUCCH-S Cell having a PUCCH may be used.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of a wireless communication system when DC (Dual communication) is executed. As shown in FIG. 2, a base station device 10A serving as an MN (Master Node) and a base station device 10B serving as an SN (Secondary Node) are provided. The base station device 10A and the base station device 10B are each connected to the core network. The terminal 20 can communicate with both the base station device 10A and the base station device 10B.

The cell group provided by the base station device 10A, which is an MN, is called an MCG (Master Cell Group), and the cell group provided by the base station device 10B, which is an SN, is called an SCG (Secondary Cell Group). Further, in the DC, the MCG is composed of one PCell and one or more SCells, and the SCG is composed of one PSCell (Primary SCell) and one or more SCells. In addition, CC and cell may be used synonymously in this specification. That is, the CC in the specification and claims may be replaced with a cell.

The processing operation in the present embodiment may be executed in the system configuration shown in FIG. 1, may be executed in the system configuration shown in FIG. 2, or may be executed in a system configuration other than these. When DC is executed, the plurality of CCs to be scheduled by one DCI may be a plurality of CCs in the same cell group, or may be a plurality of CCs straddling a plurality of cell groups.

(Basic operation example)
A basic operation example of the communication system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. This operation is common to Examples 1 to 5, which will be described later.

In S101, the base station apparatus 10 transmits setting information to the terminal 20 by an RRC message, and the terminal 20 receives the setting information. This setting information includes setting information regarding the timing from PDSCH reception to HARQ information (DL ACK) transmission such as dl-DataToUL-ACK (Non-Patent Document 2). In addition, setting information such as parameters described in each embodiment described later may be included.

In S102, the base station apparatus 10 transmits DCI (control information) by PDCCH, and the terminal 20 receives DCI. This DCI is a DCI that schedules the reception of data by PDSCHs of a plurality of CCs. It should be noted that receiving data on the PDSCH (channel) may be expressed as receiving the PDSCH.

In S103, the terminal 20 receives data from the base station apparatus 10 by PDSCH in each of the plurality of CCs according to the DCI received in S102.

In S104, the terminal 20 transmits HARQ information (may be referred to as HARQ feedback) for PDSCH reception of each CC at a timing determined from the value of PDSCH-to-HARQ_feedback timing indicator field included in DCI.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs (multiple cells) with one DCI (single DCI) for the terminal 20.

FIG. 4 shows an example of scheduling PDSCH reception for multiple CCs by single DCI. In the example of FIG. 4A, the terminal 20 receives DCI by PDCCH in CC # x, and PDSCH in each of CC # x and CC # y according to the scheduling information (time / frequency allocation information, etc.) of the DCI. To receive.

In the example of FIG. 4B, the terminal 20 receives DCI by PDCCH in CC # x, and PDSCH in CC # y and CC # z according to the scheduling information (time / frequency allocation information, etc.) of the DCI. To receive.

The number of multiple CCs (multiple cells) that schedule PDSCH reception by single DCI is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 2. In the examples described later, 2 is used for explanation. However, 2 is only an example. The number of multiple CCs that schedule PDSCH reception by single DCI may be 3 or more.

For example, the single DCI may include scheduling information (time / frequency allocation information, etc.) of each of a plurality of CCs that schedule PDSCH reception, or one scheduling information for a plurality of CCs that schedule PDSCH reception. May be included. When one scheduling information is included, for example, the terminal 20 converts one scheduling information into a plurality of scheduling information according to a predetermined rule (eg, a calculation formula using a cell index, etc.) and applies it to a plurality of CCs. do.

(Problems, outline of this embodiment)
In the prior art described in Non-Patent Document 2 and Non-Patent Document 3, the terminal 20 receives the PDSCH at the timing (HARQ fedback timing) in which the terminal 20 returns the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception to the base station apparatus 10. It is the slot after k [slot] counting from the slot. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, assuming that PDSCH reception is terminated in slot n, HARQ information is transmitted in slot n + k. Such a timing may be expressed as transmitting the HARQ information at the timing after the k slot after receiving the PDSCH.

Regarding the value of k, a list of up to eight values of k is notified from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20 by dl-DataToUL-ACK described in Non-Patent Document 2.

The terminal 20 has a PDSCH-to-HARQ_feedback timing indicator field value (this value is referred to as “PDSCH”) included in the DCI received from the base station apparatus 10 based on Table 9.2.2-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3. -The value of k corresponding to (may be referred to as "to-HARQ_fedback timing indicator") is acquired from dl-DataToUL-ACK, and the HARQ information is transmitted at the timing of slot n + k as shown in FIG.

It is assumed that the same technology as that described in Non-Patent Document 2 and Non-Patent Document 3 is used for HARQ feedback timing when scheduling PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs in single DCI.

For example, when scheduling the PDSCH reception of CC # x and CC # y in single DCI, the terminal 20 receives the k specified by PDSCH-to-HARQ_feedback timing indicator in single DCI in CC # x. It is conceivable to apply to each of the HARQ feedback timing for receiving the PDSCH in CC # y and the HARQ feedback timing for receiving the PDSCH in CC # y.

However, when the SCS (subcarrier spacing) of CC # x and CC # y is different, the length of one slot (called the slot length) is different between CC # x and CC # y, so that the k slots have the same time. It doesn't become long.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the timing for returning HARQ information by PUCCH differs between CC # x and CC # y. If the timing for returning the HARQ information is different between CC # x and CC # y, the terminal 20 must return the HARQ information in two steps, which makes the use of the PUCCH resource inefficient.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when scheduling PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs by single DCI, the terminal 20 has the same timing (that is, in the same slot) among the plurality of CCs. It is possible to transmit HARQ information for CC's PDSCH reception.

The terminal 20 transmits HARQ information at the same timing in a plurality of CCs, for example, in the PUCCH of CC # x (or the PUCCH of CC # y), in the HARQ information and CC # y for PDSCH reception in CC # x. The HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of the above is transmitted together (for example, in a continuous bit string).

In the example of FIG. 7, the SCS of CC # x is 15 kHz and the SCS of CC # y is 30 kHz. Therefore, the slot length in CC # y is ½ of the slot length in CC # x. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the timing for returning HARQ information is the same for CC # x and CC # y, the slot length k2 from PDSCH reception to HARQ information transmission in CC # y and CC # x There is a relationship of k1 = k2 × 2 with the slot length k1 from PDSCH reception to HARQ information transmission in.

When scheduling PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs in single DCI, the terminal 20 enables transmission of HARQ information for PDSCH reception of each CC at the same timing (that is, in the same slot) among the plurality of CCs. The technique will be described with reference to Examples 1 to 5. Any plurality of embodiments of Examples 1 to 5 can be carried out in any combination.

In the description of Examples 1 to 5, the step numbers in the basic operation examples shown in FIG. 3 are appropriately referred to. Further, FIG. 7 showing that HARQ information is transmitted between a plurality of CCs at the same timing is also referred to as appropriate.

(Example 1)
In the first embodiment, in S102 of FIG. 3, the base station apparatus 10 transmits to the terminal 20 including the HARQ feedback timing indicator for the PDSCH reception for each CC in the DCI that schedules the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs. .. In the following, for convenience, "HARQ feedback timing indicator" may be referred to as "indicator".

For example, single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of two CCs includes indicator A and indicator B.

In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the terminal 20 that receives the single DCI that schedules the PDSCH reception of the plurality of CCs is indexed by the receiving single DCI for the HARQ feedback timing for each of the PDSCH receptions of the plurality of CCs. That is, the terminal 20 decodes the single DCI on the assumption that the single DCI includes an indicator for each of the plurality of CCs to be scheduled.

For example, when the indicator A is stored in the field A in the single DCI and the indicator B is stored in the field B, the terminal 20 reads the indicator A from the bit position of the field A and the indicator from the bit position of the field B. Read B.

Note that A, B, etc. that identify the indicator may be referred to as an indicator index. For example, in the single DCI in which the bits are arranged in order, the field A for storing the indicator A is at the bit position before the field B for storing the indicator B. As described above, the indicator index may correspond to the order of the bit positions in the single DCI, or may correspond to other than that.

The terminal 20 holds, for example, the information of the table shown in FIG. 8 (the table obtained by modifying Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3), and the indicator is referred to by referring to the information of the table. The value of k corresponding to A is acquired from dl-DataToUL-ACK, and the value of k corresponding to indicator B is acquired from dl-DataToUL-ACK.

Here, for example, assuming that the single DCI received by the terminal 20 is a DCI that schedules CC # x PDSCH reception and CC # y PDSCH reception as shown in FIG. 7, HARQ for CC # x PDSCH reception. It is assumed that the feedback feedback indicator is indicator A and the HARQ feedback timing indicator for CC # y PDSCH reception is indicator B.

In this case, in the example of FIG. 7, the terminal 20 acquires k1 by indicator A and k2 by indicator B. In the first embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 sets the indicator A and the indicator B in the single DCI so that the HARQ information is transmitted at the same timing by k1 and k2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the terminal 20 can transmit the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # x and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # y at the same timing. The base station apparatus 10 is transmitted from the terminal 10 and receives HARQ information.

In Example 1, HARQ feedback timing (up to 8 candidates) having the same particle size as Rel-15 / 16 can be indicated for each of the plurality of CCs.

Regarding the correspondence between each indicator included in the single DCI and each CC targeted by the single DCI, the terminal 20 determines, for example, by the method described in Examples 1-1 to 1-4 below. can do. Examples 1-1 to 1-4 can be carried out in any combination.

<Example 1-1>
Information indicating the correspondence between each indicator included in the single DCI and each CC targeted by the single DCI is set in the terminal 20 from the base station apparatus 10 by RRC signaling (or MAC signaling). For example, information such as {indicator A, indicator B, indicator C} = {CC # x, CC # y, CC # z} is set from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20. "CC # x" and the like may be the index of CC, or may be the index of the cell having the CC. In this case, for example, the terminal 20 determines that the indicator A read from the field A storing the indicator A corresponds to CC # x.

Further, a plurality of correspondence information is set from the base station device 10 to the terminal 20 by RRC signaling (or MAC signaling), and then one correspondence information is transmitted from the base station device 10 to the terminal 20 by MAC signaling ( Alternatively, it may be activated by RRC signaling or DCI).

In addition, information indicating the correspondence between each indicator included in the single DCI and each CC targeted by the single DCI is specified in the specifications (standards), and the base station device 10 and the terminal 20 are specified in the specifications. In accordance with the description of, the association between each indicator included in the single DCI and each CC targeted by the single DCI may be determined.

<Example 1-2>
The terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that the indicator index and the CC index (which may be a cell index) correspond in ascending order (or descending order).

For example, assume that indicator A and indicator B are notified by single DCI, and the indexes of CCs to be scheduled are # 0 and # 3.

In this case, when the indicator index and the CC index correspond in ascending order, the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that the indicator A corresponds to the CC index # 0 and the indicator B corresponds to the CC index # 3. .. When the indicator index and the CC index correspond in descending order, the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that the indicator B corresponds to the CC index # 0 and the indicator A corresponds to the CC index # 3.

<Example 1-3>
The terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that the indicator index and the SCS of the CC correspond in ascending order (or descending order).

For example, it is assumed that indicator A and indicator B are notified by single DCI, and the SCSs of the two CCs to be scheduled are 15 kHz and 30 kHz.

In this case, when the indicator index and the SCS of the CC correspond in ascending order, the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) corresponds to the CC (SCS = 15 kHz) for the indicator A and the CC (SCS = 30 kHz) for the indicator B. It is judged that it corresponds to. When the indicator index and the SCS of the CC correspond in descending order, the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that the indicator A corresponds to the CC (SCS = 30 kHz) and the indicator B corresponds to the CC (SCS = 15 kHz). do.

<Example 1-4>
The terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that the indicator index is associated with cells other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell" and "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell".

For example, if the indicator index is fast (small), it corresponds to the CC of "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell", and if the indicator index is slow (large), it corresponds to the CC of cells other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell". do.

In this case, for example, indicator A and indicator B are notified by single DCI, one CC of the two CCs to be scheduled is PCell (or PSCell or PUCCH-SCell), and the other CC is "PCell, PSCell". , PUCCH-SCell ”is the CC of the cell.

In this case, in the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10), the indicator A corresponds to the CC of the PCell (or PSCell or PUCCH-SCell), and the indicator B corresponds to the CC of the cell other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell". Judge that it corresponds.

It is an example that the indicator index is associated with cells other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell" and "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell". Correspondence may be made based on the cell type of the viewpoint other than the viewpoint of the cell type (cell having PUCCH) such as "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell".

(Example 2)
In the second embodiment, when the terminal 20 receives the single DCI that schedules the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs from the base station apparatus 10, it is assumed that the single DCI includes one indicator. That is, in the second embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 includes one indicator in the single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs and transmits the terminal 20.

The terminal 20 determines each HARQ feedback timing (that is, a value of k) for PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs scheduled by single DCI based on one indicator read from the received single DCI. There are variations in the method for determining k as described in Example 2A and Example 2B.

<Example 2A>
In Example 2A, as an example, the terminal 20 holds the information of the table shown in FIG. 9 (a table obtained by modifying Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3). This table corresponds to the case where the bit size of the indicator is 3 at the maximum. Further, this table is an example when the number of a plurality of CCs to be scheduled by single DCI is 2. One CC is represented by CC # x and the other CC is represented by CC # y.

For example, when the indicator is 3 bits, '000' is the first value of k for CC # x in dl-DataToUL-ACK and the value of k for CC # y is dl-DataToUL-ACK. Indicates that it is the first value in. The values of other indicators are also as shown in the table of FIG.

As an example, it is assumed that the single DCI schedules the PDSCH reception of CC # 0 and CC # 3 to the terminal 20, CC # 0 corresponds to CC # x in the table of FIG. 9, and CC # 3 corresponds to FIG. 9. It shall correspond to CC # y of the table of.

In this case, the terminal 20 that has received the single DCI reads one indicator from the single DCI, refers to the table of FIG. 9, and k1 for PDSCH reception in CC # x (CC # 0) corresponding to the indicator. And CC # y (CC # 3) determine k2 for PDSCH reception.

In the second embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 sets the indicator to the single DCI so that the HARQ information is transmitted at the same timing by k1 and k2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the terminal 20 can transmit the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # x and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # y at the same timing. The base station device 10 receives the HARQ information transmitted from the terminal 20.

The bit size (X [bit]) of the indicator included in the single DCI may be set from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20 by RRC signaling or MAC signaling. When such a setting is made, X may be a value larger than 3. Alternatively, the terminal 20 may determine X by the size (number of entries, how many values there are) of dl-DataToUL-ACK that receives X from the base station apparatus 10 by RRC signaling. For example, if dl-DataToUL-ACK has 16 values, the terminal 20 determines X = 4.

When the bit size of the indicator is 4 at the maximum, as an example, the terminal 20 holds the information of the table shown in FIG. 10 (a table obtained by modifying Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3). is doing. This table is an example when the number of multiple CCs to be scheduled by single DCI is 2. One CC is represented by CC # x and the other CC is represented by CC # y.

For example, when the indicator is 4 bits, '0000' is the first value of k for CC # x in dl-DataToUL-ACK and the value of k for CC # y is dl-DataToUL-ACK. Indicates that it is the first value in. The values of other indicators are also as shown in the table of FIG.

As an example, it is assumed that the single DCI schedules the PDSCH reception of CC # 0 and CC # 3 to the terminal 20, CC # 0 corresponds to CC # x in the table of FIG. 10, and CC # 3 corresponds to FIG. 10. It shall correspond to CC # y of the table of.

In this case, the terminal 20 that has received the single DCI reads one indicator from the single DCI, refers to the table of FIG. 10, and k1 for PDSCH reception in CC # x (CC # 0) corresponding to the indicator. And CC # y (CC # 3) determine k2 for PDSCH reception.

In the second embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 sets the indicator to the single DCI so that the HARQ information is transmitted at the same timing by k1 and k2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the terminal 20 can transmit the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # x and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # y at the same timing.

<Example 2B>
In the second embodiment B, the indicator (bit string) included in the single DCI is divided at a certain bit position, and the information corresponds to each CC to be scheduled of the single DCI.

For example, assume that the number of multiple CCs to be scheduled for single DCI is 2, one is CC # x and the other is CC # y. As an example, the terminal 20 determines that the upper Y bit of the indicator read from the single DCI received from the base station apparatus 10 is the indicator (or the value of k) of the HARQ feedback timing for the PDSCH reception in CC # x, and the rest. Bit (bit obtained by removing the upper Y bit from the indicator read from single DCI) is determined to be the indicator (or k value) of HARQ feedback timing for PDSCH reception in CC # y.

In this case, the base station apparatus 10 sets the upper Y bit of the indicator to be included in the single DCI as the indicator (or the value of k) of the HARQ feedback timing for PDSCH reception in CC # x, and sets the remaining bits in CC # y. It is set as an indicator (or a value of k) of HARQ feedback timing for PDSCH reception.

Further, the terminal 20 determines that the lower Y bit of the indicator read from the single DCI received from the base station apparatus 10 is the indicator (or the value of k) of the HARQ feedback timing for the PDSCH reception in CC # x, and the remaining It may be determined that the bit (the bit obtained by removing the lower Y bit from the indicator read from the single DCI) is the indicator (or the value of k) of the HARQ feedback timing for the PDSCH reception in CC # y.

In this case, the base station apparatus 10 sets the lower Y bit of the indicator to be included in the single DCI as the indicator (or the value of k) of the HARQ feedback timing for PDSCH reception in CC # x, and sets the remaining bits in CC # y. It is set as an indicator (or a value of k) of HARQ feedback timing for PDSCH reception.

The above value of Y may be set (or activated) from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20 by RRC signaling or MAC signaling, or may be predetermined in the specifications or the like, and the value is set to the terminal 20. (And the base station device 10) may hold it.

Further, the terminal 20 determines the value of k corresponding to the upper Y bit (or lower Y bit) of the indicator read from the single DCI / the remaining bits from Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3. Alternatively, it may be determined from a table other than Table 9.2.2-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3.

Regarding the correspondence between the CC # x and CC # y described in Examples 2A and 2B and each CC targeted by single DCI, the terminal 20 is, for example, described in Examples 2-1 to 2 below. It can be judged by the method explained in -4. Examples 2-1 to 2-4 can be carried out in any combination.

<Example 2-1>
Information indicating the correspondence between CC # x and CC # y and each CC targeted by single DCI is set from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20 by RRC signaling (or MAC signaling). For example, information such as {CC # x, CC # y} = {CC # 0, CC # 3} is set from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20. "CC # x" and the like may be the index of CC, or may be the index of the cell having the CC.

In addition, information indicating the correspondence between CC # x and CC # y and each CC targeted by single DCI is specified in the specification (standard), and the base station device 10 and the terminal 20 are specified in the specification. The correspondence between CC # x and CC # y and each CC targeted by single DCI may be determined according to the description of.

<Example 2-2>
The terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that CC # x and CC # y correspond to CC index (which may be cell index) of the CC to be scheduled in ascending order (or descending order).

For example, assume that the indexes of CCs to be scheduled are # 0 and # 3. In this case, when CC # x, CC # y and CC index correspond in ascending order, the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) corresponds to CC # x for CC # x and CC # y for CC index. Judge that it corresponds to # 3. When CC # x, CC # y and CC index correspond in descending order, the terminal 20 (and the base station device 10) corresponds to CC index # 0 for CC # y and CC index # 3 for CC # x. I judge that.

<Example 2-3>
The terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that CC # x, CC # y and the SCS of the CC to be scheduled correspond in ascending order (or descending order).

For example, assume that the SCSs of the two CCs to be scheduled are 15 kHz and 30 kHz.

In this case, when CC # x, CC # y and SCS correspond in ascending order, the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) corresponds to CC # x corresponds to CC (SCS = 15 kHz), and CC # y corresponds to CC. It is judged that it corresponds to (SCS = 30 kHz). When CC # x, CC # y and SCS correspond in descending order, the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) corresponds to CC (SCS = 30 kHz) for CC # x and CC (SCS = 15 kHz) for CC # y. ) Is determined.

<Example 2-4>
In the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10), CC # x and CC # y are associated with cells other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell" and "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell". to decide.

For example, it is assumed that CC # x corresponds to CC of "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell", and CC # y corresponds to CC of cells other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell".

In this case, for example, one CC of the two CCs to be scheduled is a PCell (or PSCell or PUCCH-SCell), and the other CC is a CC of a cell other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell". do.

In this case, in the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10), CC # x corresponds to CC of PCell (or PSCell or PUCCH-SCell), and CC # y corresponds to the CC of cells other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell". Judge that it corresponds to CC.

Note that the association may be made based on the cell type of the viewpoint other than the viewpoint of the cell type (cell having PUCCH) such as "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell".

In Example 2, HARQ feedback timing can be indicated for each of a plurality of CCs with the same DCI overhead as Rel-15 / 16. In addition, HARQ feedback timing can be flexibly indexed for each CC.

(Example 3)
In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, when the terminal 20 receives the single DCI that schedules the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs from the base station apparatus 10, it is assumed that the single DCI includes one indicator. do. That is, also in the third embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 includes one indicator in the single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs and transmits the terminal 20.

The terminal 20 determines each HARQ feedback timing for PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs scheduled by single DCI based on one indicator read from the received single DCI and other parameters.

The parameter may be set (or activated) from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20 by RRC signaling or MAC signaling, or may be determined from yet another parameter (eg, SCS of the target CC). However, the values specified in the specifications and the like may be held in advance in the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10).

For example, when the number of multiple CCs scheduled by single DCI is 2 (when CC # x and CC # y), the terminal 20 sets the HARQ feedback timing (value of k) of CC # x to single. Determined from the indicator read from DCI, the HARQ feedback timing of CC # y is calculated from the formula using k and the parameter determined for CC # x.

When the terminal 20 determines the HARQ feedback timing (value of k) of CC # x from the indicator read from single DCI, even if Table 9.2.2-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 is used. Alternatively, information other than Table 9.2.2-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used.

An example of the above calculation will be explained. For example, the terminal 20 calculates the HARQ feedback timing of CC # y as k + s [slot].

It is assumed that multiple CCs to be scheduled by single DCI are CC # 0 (SCS = 15 kHz) and CC # 3 (SCS = 15 kHz), CC # 0 corresponds to CC # x, and CC # 3 corresponds to CC # y. FIG. 11 shows an example of calculating the HARQ feedback timing of CC # y as k + s [slot] in the case corresponding to.

In the example of FIG. 11, it is assumed that s = 1 is set in the terminal 20. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, the timing of HARQ information transmission in CC # 3 is delayed by one slot from the timing of HARQ information transmission in CC # 0. As described above, from the viewpoint of effective utilization of PUCCH resources, it is desirable to set s = 0 in this example, but if for some reason you want to make the timing of HARQ information transmission different among multiple CCs, As shown in FIG. 11, the method of Example 3 can be used.

Further, the terminal 20 may calculate the HARQ feedback timing of CC # y as n × k [slot].

It is assumed that multiple CCs to be scheduled by single DCI are CC # 0 (SCS = 15 kHz) and CC # 3 (SCS = 30 kHz), CC # 0 corresponds to CC # x, and CC # 3 corresponds to CC # y. FIG. 12 shows an example of calculating the HARQ feedback timing of CC # y as n × k [slot] in the case corresponding to.

In the example of FIG. 12, n = 2 is set in the terminal 20. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the timing of HARQ information transmission in CC # 0 and the timing of HARQ information transmission in CC # 3 are the same, and the terminal 20 has the HARQ information in CC # 0 and the HARQ information in CC # 3. Can be transmitted at the same timing.

Note that n = 2 may be a value received by the terminal 20 as setting information from the base station apparatus 10, or a value determined by the terminal 20 based on the SCS of CC # 0 and the SCS of CC # 3. May be. For example, assuming that the slot length is inversely proportional to the value of SCS, it can be calculated as n = (SCS of CC corresponding to CC # y) / (SCS of CC corresponding to CC # x).

Regarding the correspondence between the above-mentioned CC # x and CC # y and each CC targeted by single DCI, the terminal 20 is described in, for example, the following Examples 3-1 to 3-4. Can be judged by. Examples 3-1 to 3-4 can be carried out in any combination.

<Example 3-1>
Information indicating the correspondence between CC # x and CC # y and each CC targeted by single DCI is set from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20 by RRC signaling (or MAC signaling). For example, information such as {CC # x, CC # y} = {CC # 0, CC # 3} is set from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20. "CC # x" and the like may be the index of CC, or may be the index of the cell having the CC.

<Example 3-2>
The terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that CC # x and CC # y correspond to CC index (which may be cell index) of the CC to be scheduled in ascending order (or descending order).

<Example 3-3>
The terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10) determines that CC # x, CC # y and the SCS of the CC to be scheduled correspond in ascending order (or descending order).

<Example 3-4>
In the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10), CC # x and CC # y are associated with cells other than "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell" and "PCell, PSCell, PUCCH-SCell". to decide.

In Example 3, HARQ feedback timing can be indicated for each of a plurality of CCs with the same DCI overhead as Rel-15 / 16.

(Example 4)
Also in the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, when the terminal 20 receives the single DCI that schedules the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs from the base station apparatus 10, the single DCI includes one indicator. Suppose. That is, also in the fourth embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 includes one indicator in the single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs and transmits the terminal 20.

The parameter may be set (or activated) from the base station apparatus 10 to the terminal 20 by RRC signaling or MAC signaling, or may be determined from yet another parameter (eg, SCS of the target CC). However, the values specified in the specifications and the like may be held in advance in the terminal 20 (and the base station apparatus 10). Hereinafter, Examples 4-1 and 4-2 and 4-3 will be described as specific examples. In Example 4-1 the parameter is information indicating that "SCS is the smallest", and in Example 4-2, the parameter is information indicating "SCS is the largest", Example 4-. In 3, the above parameter is information indicating "specific SCS". "SCS" may be the above parameter.

<Example 4-1>
First, the terminal 20 determines k from one indicator included in the single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs received from the base station apparatus 10. When determining k, Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used, or information other than Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used. May be.

Subsequently, the terminal 20 counts the timing after k [slot] by counting the slot of the CC having the smallest SCS among the plurality of CCs scheduled for PDSCH reception by single DCI as the HARQ feedback timing common to the plurality of CCs. decide.

FIG. 13 shows an example in which the plurality of CCs to be scheduled by single DCI are CC # 0 (SCS = 30 kHz) and CC # 3 (SCS = 15 kHz).

In the example of FIG. 13, the CC having the smallest SCS among the plurality of CCs is CC # 3. Therefore, the terminal 20 receives the PDSCH in CC # 3, and after the k slot of CC # 3, transmits the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 0 and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 3 together. do. The PUCCH for transmitting the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 0 and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 3 together may be the PUCCH of CC # 0 or the PUCCH of CC # 3. It may be present, or it may be a PUCCH of CC (cell) other than these.

<Example 4-2>
First, the terminal 20 determines k from one indicator included in the single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs received from the base station apparatus 10. When determining k, Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used, or information other than Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used. May be.

Subsequently, the terminal 20 counts the timing after k [slot] by counting the slot of the CC having the largest SCS among the plurality of CCs scheduled for PDSCH reception by single DCI as the HARQ feedback timing common to the plurality of CCs. decide.

FIG. 14 shows an example in which the plurality of CCs to be scheduled by single DCI are CC # 0 (SCS = 30 kHz) and CC # 3 (SCS = 15 kHz).

In the example of FIG. 14, the CC having the largest SCS among the plurality of CCs is CC # 0. Therefore, the terminal 20 receives the PDSCH at CC # 0, and after the k slot of CC # 0, collectively transmits the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 0 and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 3. do. The PUCCH for transmitting the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 0 and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 3 together may be the PUCCH of CC # 0 or the PUCCH of CC # 3. It may be present, or it may be a PUCCH of CC (cell) other than these.

<Example 4-3>
First, the terminal 20 determines k from one indicator included in the single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs received from the base station apparatus 10. When determining k, Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used, or information other than Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used. May be.

Subsequently, the terminal 20 determines the timing after k [slot] counted by the slot of a specific SCS among the plurality of CCs scheduled for PDSCH reception by single DCI as the HARQ feedback timing common to the plurality of CCs. ..

An example in the case where the plurality of CCs to be scheduled by single DCI are CC # 0 (SCS = 30 kHz) and CC # 3 (SCS = 15 kHz) is shown in FIG. 14 used in Example 4-2. Here, it is assumed that the specific SCS is 30 kHz.

In the example of FIG. 14, among the plurality of CCs, the CC having an SCS of 30 kHz is CC # 0. Therefore, the terminal 20 receives the PDSCH at CC # 0, and after the k slot of CC # 0, collectively transmits the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 0 and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 3. do. The PUCCH for transmitting the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 0 and the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of CC # 3 together may be the PUCCH of CC # 0 or the PUCCH of CC # 3. It may be present, or it may be a PUCCH of CC (cell) other than these.

According to the fourth embodiment, HARQ feedback can be transmitted simultaneously with one PUCCH even if the SCS is different among the plurality of scheduled CCs.

(Example 5)
Also in the fifth embodiment, when the terminal 20 receives the single DCI that schedules the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs from the base station apparatus 10, it is assumed that the single DCI includes one indicator. That is, even in the fifth embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 includes one indicator in the single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs and transmits the terminal 20.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, when the terminal 20 receives the single DCI that schedules the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs from the base station apparatus 10, it is assumed (determined) that the SCSs of the plurality of CCs scheduled are the same. That is, in the fifth embodiment, the base station apparatus 10 determines the plurality of CCs as the plurality of CCs of the same SCS when scheduling the PDSCH reception of the plurality of CCs in the single DCI.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, when the terminal 20 receives the single DCI that schedules the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs from the base station apparatus 10, the timing of the PDSCH receptions of the plurality of CCs scheduled is the same (same slot). Assum (judgment). That is, in the fifth embodiment, when the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs is scheduled by the single DCI, the base station apparatus 10 schedules the PDSCH receptions of the plurality of CCs at the same timing.

An operation example will be explained. First, the terminal 20 determines k from one indicator included in the single DCI that schedules PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs received from the base station apparatus 10. When determining k, Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used, or information other than Table 9.2.3-1 described in Non-Patent Document 3 may be used. May be.

Subsequently, the terminal 20 determines the HARQ feedback timing of each of the plurality of CCs scheduled for PDSCH reception by single DCI as the timing after the k slot after receiving the PDSCH at each CC, and at that timing, the plurality of CCs HARQ information for PDSCH reception is collectively transmitted.

FIG. 15 shows an example in which the plurality of CCs to be scheduled by single DCI are CC # 0 (SCS = 30 kHz) and CC # 3 (SCS = 30 kHz). As shown in FIG. 15, since the slot lengths are the same between the CCs, HARQ information for PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs can be collectively transmitted.

If the SCSs of a plurality of CCs scheduled are not the same, the transmission timing of HARQ information for PDSCH reception differs between CCs, for example, and the use of PUCCH resources becomes inefficient. .. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, the HARQ information for the PDSCH reception of a plurality of CCs can be collectively transmitted, so that the PUCCH resource can be efficiently used.

In the fifth embodiment, even if there is only one indexed HARQ feedback timing (k) (= common among a plurality of CCs), the HARQ information of a plurality of CCs can be returned to the base station apparatus 10 with one PUCCH.

(Device configuration)
Next, a functional configuration example of the base station apparatus 10 and the terminal 20 that execute the processes and operations described so far will be described. The base station apparatus 10 and the terminal 20 include a function for carrying out Examples 1 to 5 described above. However, the base station apparatus 10 and the terminal 20 may each have only the function of any one of the first to fifth embodiments.

<Base station device 10>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the base station apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 16, the base station apparatus 10 includes a transmission unit 110, a reception unit 120, a setting unit 130, and a control unit 140. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 16 is only an example. Any function classification and name of the functional unit may be used as long as the operation according to the embodiment of the present invention can be performed. The transmitting unit 110 and the receiving unit 120 may be referred to as a communication unit.

The transmission unit 110 includes a function of generating a signal to be transmitted to the terminal 20 side and transmitting the signal wirelessly. The receiving unit 120 includes a function of receiving various signals transmitted from the terminal 20 and acquiring information of, for example, a higher layer from the received signals. Further, the transmission unit 110 has a function of transmitting NR-PSS, NR-SSS, NR-PBCH, DL / UL control signal, DL data, etc. to the terminal 20. Further, the transmission unit 110 transmits the setting information described in the first to fifth embodiments.

The setting unit 130 stores preset setting information and various setting information to be transmitted to the terminal 20 in the storage device, and reads them out from the storage device as needed. The control unit 140, for example, allocates resources, controls the entire base station apparatus 10, and the like. The function unit related to signal transmission in the control unit 140 may be included in the transmission unit 110, and the function unit related to signal reception in the control unit 140 may be included in the reception unit 120. Further, the transmitter 110 and the receiver 120 may be referred to as a transmitter and a receiver, respectively.

<Terminal 20>
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the terminal 20. As shown in FIG. 17, the terminal 20 has a transmission unit 210, a reception unit 220, a setting unit 230, and a control unit 240. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 17 is only an example. Any function classification and name of the functional unit may be used as long as the operation according to the embodiment of the present invention can be performed. The transmitting unit 210 and the receiving unit 220 may be referred to as a communication unit.

The transmission unit 210 creates a transmission signal from the transmission data and wirelessly transmits the transmission signal. The receiving unit 220 wirelessly receives various signals and acquires a signal of a higher layer from the received signal of the physical layer.

The setting unit 230 stores various setting information received from the base station device 10 by the receiving unit 220 in the storage device, and reads it out from the storage device as needed. The setting unit 230 also stores preset setting information. The control unit 240 determines the feedback timing, controls the entire terminal 20 and the like. The transmission unit 210 may include the function unit related to signal transmission in the control unit 240, and the reception unit 220 may include the function unit related to signal reception in the control unit 240. Further, the transmitter 210 and the receiver 220 may be referred to as a transmitter and a receiver, respectively.

The terminal 20 and the base station device 10 are configured as, for example, the terminals and the base station devices described in the following items. In addition, the feedback method described below is provided.

(Structure related to Example 1)
(Section 1)
A receiver that receives one control information that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs from the base station equipment,
A terminal including a control unit that acquires feedback timing index values for each CC in the plurality of CCs from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC using the feedback timing index values.
(Section 2)
The terminal according to item 1, wherein the control unit determines the correspondence between the CC and the feedback timing index value based on the index of the CC or the SCS of the CC.
(Section 3)
The terminal according to item 1, wherein the control unit determines the correspondence between the CC and the feedback timing index value based on the type of the cell corresponding to the CC.
(Section 4)
A transmitter that sends one control information to the terminal that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs,
A base station apparatus including a receiving unit for receiving feedback information transmitted at a feedback timing determined based on a feedback timing index value for each CC in the plurality of CCs included in the control information.
(Section 5)
Receives one control information from the base station device that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs,
From the control information, the feedback timing index value for each CC in the plurality of CCs is acquired, and the feedback timing for each CC is determined using the feedback timing index value.
The feedback method that the terminal performs.

(Structure related to Examples 2 and 5)
(Section 1)
A receiver that receives one control information that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs from the base station equipment,
A terminal including a control unit that acquires one feedback timing index value from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs by using the feedback timing index value.
(Section 2)
The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines a feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs based on information in a table in which a plurality of feedback timings are associated with one feedback timing index value.
(Section 3)
The terminal according to item 1, wherein the control unit determines the feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs based on the information obtained by dividing the feedback timing index value acquired from the control information according to the bit position.
(Section 4)
The terminal according to item 1, wherein when the control information for scheduling PDSCH reception in a plurality of CCs is received, the SCSs of the plurality of CCs scheduled by the control information are the same.
(Section 5)
A transmitter that sends one control information to the terminal that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs,
A base station apparatus including a receiving unit for receiving feedback information transmitted at a feedback timing determined based on one feedback timing index value included in the control information.
(Section 6)
Receives one control information from the base station device that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs,
Feedback information executed by a terminal that acquires one feedback timing index value from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs using the feedback timing index value.

(Structure related to Examples 3 and 4)
(Section 1)
A receiver that receives one control information that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs from the base station equipment,
A terminal including a control unit that acquires one feedback timing index value from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs by using the feedback timing index value and the parameter.
(Section 2)
The terminal according to item 1, wherein the control unit determines the feedback timing for another CC by using the feedback timing for a certain CC obtained from the feedback timing index value and the parameter.
(Section 3)
The control unit determines as the feedback timing the timing of counting the number of slots obtained from the feedback timing index value based on the slots in a specific CC determined based on the SCS of each CC in the plurality of CCs. The terminal described in paragraph 1.
(Section 4)
A transmitter that sends one control information to the terminal that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs,
A base station apparatus including one feedback timing index value included in the control information and a receiving unit for receiving feedback information transmitted at the feedback timing determined based on the parameters.
(Section 5)
Receives one control information from the base station device that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs,
A feedback method executed by a terminal that acquires one feedback timing index value from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs by using the feedback timing index value and the parameter.

With the configuration described in any of the above sections, when scheduling PDSCH reception in multiple CCs with one DCI, it is possible for the terminal to transmit HARQ information for PDSCH reception at the same timing between CCs. Technology is provided.

(Hardware configuration)
The block diagram (FIGS. 16 and 17) used in the description of the above embodiment shows a block of functional units. These functional blocks (components) are realized by any combination of at least one of hardware and software. Further, the method of realizing each functional block is not particularly limited. That is, each functional block may be realized using one physically or logically coupled device, or two or more physically or logically separated devices can be directly or indirectly (eg, for example). , Wired, wireless, etc.) and may be realized using these plurality of devices. The functional block may be realized by combining the software with the one device or the plurality of devices.

Functions include judgment, decision, judgment, calculation, calculation, processing, derivation, investigation, search, confirmation, reception, transmission, output, access, solution, selection, selection, establishment, comparison, assumption, expectation, and assumption. Broadcasting, notifying, communicating, forwarding, configuring, reconfiguring, allocating, mapping, assigning, etc., but limited to these I can't. For example, a functional block (configuration unit) that makes transmission function is called a transmitting unit (transmitting unit) or a transmitter (transmitter). In each case, as described above, the realization method is not particularly limited.

For example, the base station device 10, the terminal 20, and the like in one embodiment of the present disclosure may function as a computer that processes the wireless communication method of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the base station apparatus 10 and the terminal 20 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. The above-mentioned base station device 10 and terminal 20 are physically configured as a computer device including a processor 1001, a storage device 1002, an auxiliary storage device 1003, a communication device 1004, an input device 1005, an output device 1006, a bus 1007, and the like. You may.

In the following explanation, the word "device" can be read as a circuit, device, unit, etc. The hardware configuration of the base station device 10 and the terminal 20 may be configured to include one or more of the devices shown in the figure, or may be configured not to include some of the devices.

For each function in the base station device 10 and the terminal 20, the processor 1001 performs an operation by loading predetermined software (program) on the hardware such as the processor 1001 and the storage device 1002, and controls the communication by the communication device 1004. It is realized by controlling at least one of reading and writing of data in the storage device 1002 and the auxiliary storage device 1003.

The processor 1001 operates, for example, an operating system to control the entire computer. The processor 1001 may be configured by a central processing unit (CPU: Central Processing Unit) including an interface with a peripheral device, a control device, an arithmetic unit, a register, and the like. For example, the above-mentioned control unit 140, control unit 240, and the like may be realized by the processor 1001.

Further, the processor 1001 reads a program (program code), a software module, data, or the like from at least one of the auxiliary storage device 1003 and the communication device 1004 into the storage device 1002, and executes various processes according to these. As the program, a program that causes a computer to execute at least a part of the operations described in the above-described embodiment is used. For example, the control unit 140 of the base station device 10 shown in FIG. 16 may be realized by a control program stored in the storage device 1002 and operated by the processor 1001. Further, for example, the control unit 240 of the terminal 20 shown in FIG. 17 may be realized by a control program stored in the storage device 1002 and operated by the processor 1001. Although it has been described that the various processes described above are executed by one processor 1001, they may be executed simultaneously or sequentially by two or more processors 1001. Processor 1001 may be mounted by one or more chips. The program may be transmitted from the network via a telecommunication line.

The storage device 1002 is a computer-readable recording medium, and is, for example, by at least one of ROM (ReadOnlyMemory), EPROM (ErasableProgrammableROM), EEPROM (ElectricallyErasableProgrammableROM), RAM (RandomAccessMemory), and the like. It may be configured. The storage device 1002 may be referred to as a register, a cache, a main memory (main storage device), or the like. The storage device 1002 can store a program (program code), a software module, or the like that can be executed to implement the communication method according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

The auxiliary storage device 1003 is a computer-readable recording medium, and is, for example, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc ROM), a hard disk drive, a flexible disk, an optical magnetic disk (for example, a compact disk, a digital versatile disk, Blu). -It may be composed of at least one of a ray (registered trademark) disk), a smart card, a flash memory (for example, a card, a stick, a key drive), a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a magnetic strip, and the like. The auxiliary storage device 1003 may be referred to as an auxiliary storage device. The storage medium described above may be, for example, a database, server or other suitable medium containing at least one of the storage device 1002 and the auxiliary storage device 1003.

The communication device 1004 is hardware (transmission / reception device) for communicating between computers via at least one of a wired network and a wireless network, and is also referred to as, for example, a network device, a network controller, a network card, a communication module, or the like. The communication device 1004 includes, for example, a high frequency switch, a duplexer, a filter, a frequency synthesizer, and the like in order to realize at least one of frequency division duplex (FDD: Frequency Division Duplex) and time division duplex (TDD: Time Division Duplex). It may be composed of. For example, the transmission / reception antenna, the amplifier unit, the transmission / reception unit, the transmission line interface, and the like may be realized by the communication device 1004. The transmission / reception unit may be physically or logically separated from each other in the transmission unit and the reception unit.

The input device 1005 is an input device (for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a switch, a button, a sensor, etc.) that accepts an input from the outside. The output device 1006 is an output device (for example, a display, a speaker, an LED lamp, etc.) that outputs to the outside. The input device 1005 and the output device 1006 may have an integrated configuration (for example, a touch panel).

Further, each device such as the processor 1001 and the storage device 1002 is connected by the bus 1007 for communicating information. The bus 1007 may be configured by using a single bus, or may be configured by using a different bus for each device.

Further, the base station device 10 and the terminal 20 are hardware such as a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP: Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), and an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The hardware may be configured to include the hardware, and a part or all of each functional block may be realized by the hardware. For example, processor 1001 may be implemented using at least one of these hardware.

(Supplement to the embodiment)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the disclosed inventions are not limited to such embodiments, and those skilled in the art will understand various modifications, modifications, alternatives, substitutions, and the like. There will be. Although explanations have been given using specific numerical examples in order to promote understanding of the invention, these numerical values are merely examples and any appropriate value may be used unless otherwise specified. The classification of items in the above description is not essential to the present invention, and the items described in two or more items may be used in combination as necessary, and the items described in one item may be used in another item. May apply (as long as there is no conflict) to the matters described in. The boundary of the functional part or the processing part in the functional block diagram does not always correspond to the boundary of the physical component. The operation of the plurality of functional units may be physically performed by one component, or the operation of one functional unit may be physically performed by a plurality of components. Regarding the processing procedure described in the embodiment, the processing order may be changed as long as there is no contradiction. For convenience of processing description, the base station apparatus 10 and the terminal 20 have been described using a functional block diagram, but such an apparatus may be realized by hardware, software, or a combination thereof. The software operated by the processor of the base station apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention and the software operated by the processor of the terminal 20 according to the embodiment of the present invention are random access memory (RAM), flash memory, and read-only, respectively. It may be stored in a memory (ROM), EPROM, EPROM, registers, hard disk (HDD), removable disk, CD-ROM, database, server or any other suitable storage medium.

Further, the notification of information is not limited to the embodiment / embodiment described in the present disclosure, and may be performed by using another method. For example, information notification includes physical layer signaling (for example, DCI (Downlink Control Information), UCI (Uplink Control Information)), higher layer signaling (for example, RRC (Radio Resource Control) signaling, MAC (Medium Access Control) signaling, etc. It may be carried out by broadcast information (MIB (Master Information Block), SIB (System Information Block)), other signals, or a combination thereof. RRC signaling may be referred to as an RRC message, for example, RRC. It may be a connection setup (RRCConnectionSetup) message, an RRC connection reconfiguration (RRCConnectionReconfiguration) message, or the like.

Each aspect / embodiment described in the present disclosure includes LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (LTE-Advanced), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4G (4th generation mobile communication system), and 5G (5th generation mobile communication). system), FRA (Future Radio Access), NR (new Radio), W-CDMA (registered trademark), GSM (registered trademark), CDMA2000, UMB (Ultra Mobile Broadband), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)) )), LTE 802.16 (WiMAX®), IEEE 802.20, UWB (Ultra-WideBand), Bluetooth®, and other systems that utilize appropriate systems and have been extended based on these. It may be applied to at least one of the next generation systems. Further, a plurality of systems may be applied in combination (for example, a combination of at least one of LTE and LTE-A and 5G).

The order of the processing procedures, sequences, flowcharts, etc. of each aspect / embodiment described in the present specification may be changed as long as there is no contradiction. For example, the methods described in the present disclosure present elements of various steps using exemplary order, and are not limited to the particular order presented.

In some cases, the specific operation performed by the base station apparatus 10 in the present specification may be performed by its upper node (upper node). In a network consisting of one or more network nodes having a base station device 10, various operations performed for communication with the terminal 20 include the base station device 10 and other than the base station device 10. It is clear that it can be done by at least one of the network nodes (eg, MME or S-GW, etc., but not limited to these). In the above, the case where there is one network node other than the base station apparatus 10 is illustrated, but the other network node may be a combination of a plurality of other network nodes (for example, MME and S-GW). good.

The information, signals, etc. described in the present disclosure can be output from the upper layer (or lower layer) to the lower layer (or upper layer). Input / output may be performed via a plurality of network nodes.

The input / output information and the like may be stored in a specific location (for example, a memory) or may be managed using a management table. Information to be input / output may be overwritten, updated, or added. The output information and the like may be deleted. The input information or the like may be transmitted to another device.

The determination in the present disclosure may be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), by a true / false value (Boolean: true or false), or by comparison of numerical values (for example). , Comparison with a predetermined value).

Software, whether called software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description language, or other names, is an instruction, instruction set, code, code segment, program code, program, subprogram, software module. , Applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executable files, execution threads, procedures, features, etc. should be broadly interpreted.

Further, software, instructions, information, etc. may be transmitted and received via a transmission medium. For example, a website where the software uses at least one of wired technology (coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL: Digital Subscriber Line), etc.) and wireless technology (infrared, microwave, etc.). When transmitted from a server or other remote source, at least one of these wired and wireless technologies is included within the definition of transmission medium.

The information, signals, etc. described in this disclosure may be represented using any of a variety of different techniques. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, chips, etc. that may be referred to throughout the above description are voltages, currents, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or magnetic particles, light fields or photons, or any of these. It may be represented by a combination of.

The terms described in the present disclosure and the terms necessary for understanding the present disclosure may be replaced with terms having the same or similar meanings. For example, at least one of a channel and a symbol may be a signal (signaling). Also, the signal may be a message. Further, the component carrier (CC: Component Carrier) may be referred to as a carrier frequency, a cell, a frequency carrier, or the like.

The terms "system" and "network" used in this disclosure are used interchangeably.

Further, the information, parameters, etc. described in the present disclosure may be expressed using absolute values, relative values from predetermined values, or using other corresponding information. It may be represented. For example, the radio resource may be one indicated by an index.

The names used for the above parameters are not limited in any respect. Further, mathematical formulas and the like using these parameters may differ from those expressly disclosed in this disclosure. Since the various channels (eg, PUSCH, PUCCH, PDCCH, etc.) and information elements can be identified by any suitable name, the various names assigned to these various channels and information elements are limited in any way. It's not a name.

In this disclosure, "base station (BS: Base Station)", "wireless base station", "base station device", "fixed station", "NodeB", "eNodeB (eNB)", "gNodeB" (GNB) ”,“ access point ”,“ transmission point ”,“ reception point ”,“ transmission / reception point ”,“ cell ”,“ sector ”, Terms such as "cell group," "carrier," and "component carrier" may be used interchangeably. Base stations are sometimes referred to by terms such as macrocells, small cells, femtocells, and picocells.

The base station can accommodate one or more (eg, 3) cells. When a base station accommodates multiple cells, the entire base station coverage area can be divided into multiple smaller areas, each smaller area being a base station subsystem (eg, a small indoor base station (RRH:)). Communication services can also be provided by (Remote Radio Head). The term "cell" or "sector" is a part or all of the coverage area of at least one of the base stations and base station subsystems that provide communication services in this coverage. Point to.

In this disclosure, terms such as "mobile station (MS: Mobile Station)", "terminal (user terminal)", "terminal (UE: User Equipment)", and "terminal" can be used interchangeably.

Mobile stations can be subscriber stations, mobile units, subscriber units, wireless units, remote units, mobile devices, wireless devices, wireless communication devices, remote devices, mobile subscriber stations, access terminals, mobile terminals, terminals, depending on the trader. , Wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, or some other suitable term.

At least one of the base station and the mobile station may be called a transmitting device, a receiving device, a communication device, or the like. At least one of the base station and the mobile station may be a device mounted on the mobile body, a mobile body itself, or the like. The moving body may be a vehicle (eg, car, airplane, etc.), an unmanned moving body (eg, drone, self-driving car, etc.), or a robot (manned or unmanned). ) May be. It should be noted that at least one of the base station and the mobile station includes a device that does not necessarily move during communication operation. For example, at least one of a base station and a mobile station may be an IoT (Internet of Things) device such as a sensor.

Further, the base station device in the present disclosure may be read as a terminal. For example, the communication between the base station device and the terminal is replaced with the communication between a plurality of terminals 20 (for example, it may be referred to as D2D (Device-to-Device), V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything), etc.). Each aspect / embodiment of the present disclosure may be applied to the configuration. In this case, the terminal 20 may have the functions of the base station apparatus 10 described above. Further, the words such as "up" and "down" may be read as words corresponding to the communication between terminals (for example, "side"). For example, the upstream channel, the downstream channel, and the like may be read as a side channel.

Similarly, the terminal in the present disclosure may be read as a base station device. In this case, the base station apparatus may have the functions of the above-mentioned terminal.

The terms "determining" and "determining" used in this disclosure may include a wide variety of actions. "Judgment" and "decision" are, for example, judgment (judging), calculation (calculating), calculation (computing), processing (processing), derivation (deriving), investigation (investigating), search (looking up, search, inquiry). It may include (eg, searching in a table, database or another data structure), ascertaining as "judgment" or "decision". Also, "judgment" and "decision" are receiving (for example, receiving information), transmitting (for example, transmitting information), input (input), output (output), and access. It may include (for example, accessing data in memory) to be regarded as "judgment" or "decision". In addition, "judgment" and "decision" are considered to be "judgment" and "decision" when the things such as solving, selecting, choosing, establishing, and comparing are regarded as "judgment" and "decision". Can include. That is, "judgment" and "decision" may include considering some action as "judgment" and "decision". Further, "judgment (decision)" may be read as "assuming", "expecting", "considering" and the like.

The terms "connected", "coupled", or any variation thereof, mean any direct or indirect connection or connection between two or more elements and each other. It can include the presence of one or more intermediate elements between two "connected" or "combined" elements. The connection or connection between the elements may be physical, logical, or a combination thereof. For example, "connection" may be read as "access". As used in the present disclosure, the two elements use at least one of one or more wires, cables and printed electrical connections, and as some non-limiting and non-comprehensive examples, the radio frequency domain. Can be considered to be "connected" or "coupled" to each other using electromagnetic energy having wavelengths in the microwave and light (both visible and invisible) regions.

The reference signal can also be abbreviated as RS (Reference Signal), and may be called a pilot (Pilot) depending on the applied standard.

The statement "based on" used in this disclosure does not mean "based on" unless otherwise stated. In other words, the statement "based on" means both "based only" and "at least based on".

Any reference to elements using designations such as "first" and "second" as used in this disclosure does not generally limit the quantity or order of those elements. These designations can be used in the present disclosure as a convenient way to distinguish between two or more elements. Therefore, references to the first and second elements do not mean that only two elements can be adopted, or that the first element must somehow precede the second element.

The "means" in the configuration of each of the above devices may be replaced with a "part", a "circuit", a "device", or the like.

When "include", "including" and variations thereof are used in the present disclosure, these terms are as inclusive as the term "comprising". Is intended. Moreover, the term "or" used in the present disclosure is intended not to be an exclusive OR.

The wireless frame may be composed of one or more frames in the time domain. Each one or more frames in the time domain may be referred to as a subframe. The subframe may further be composed of one or more slots in the time domain. The subframe may have a fixed time length (eg, 1 ms) that does not depend on numerology.

The numerology may be a communication parameter applied to at least one of transmission and reception of a signal or channel. Numerology includes, for example, subcarrier interval (SCS: SubCarrier Spacing), bandwidth, symbol length, cyclic prefix length, transmission time interval (TTI: Transmission Time Interval), number of symbols per TTI, wireless frame configuration, transmitter / receiver. It may indicate at least one of a specific filtering process performed in the frequency domain, a specific windowing process performed by the transmitter / receiver in the time domain, and the like.

The slot may be composed of one or more symbols (OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) symbol, SC-FDMA (Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access) symbol, etc.) in the time domain. Slots may be time units based on numerology.

The slot may include a plurality of mini slots. Each minislot may be composed of one or more symbols in the time domain. Further, the mini slot may be referred to as a sub slot. The minislot may consist of a smaller number of symbols than the slot. A PDSCH (or PUSCH) transmitted in time units larger than the minislot may be referred to as a PDSCH (or PUSCH) mapping type A. The PDSCH (or PUSCH) transmitted using the minislot may be referred to as PDSCH (or PUSCH) mapping type B.

The wireless frame, subframe, slot, minislot and symbol all represent the time unit when transmitting a signal. The radio frame, subframe, slot, minislot and symbol may use different names corresponding to each.

For example, one subframe may be called a transmission time interval (TTI), a plurality of consecutive subframes may be called TTI, and one slot or one minislot may be called TTI. You may. That is, at least one of the subframe and TTI may be a subframe (1 ms) in existing LTE, a period shorter than 1 ms (eg, 1-13 symbols), or a period longer than 1 ms. May be. The unit representing TTI may be called a slot, a mini slot, or the like instead of a subframe.

Here, TTI refers to, for example, the minimum time unit of scheduling in wireless communication. For example, in the LTE system, the base station schedules each terminal 20 to allocate radio resources (frequency bandwidth that can be used in each terminal 20, transmission power, etc.) in TTI units. The definition of TTI is not limited to this.

TTI may be a transmission time unit such as a channel-encoded data packet (transport block), a code block, or a code word, or may be a processing unit such as scheduling or link adaptation. When a TTI is given, the time interval (for example, the number of symbols) to which the transport block, code block, code word, etc. are actually mapped may be shorter than the TTI.

When one slot or one mini slot is called TTI, one or more TTIs (that is, one or more slots or one or more mini slots) may be the minimum time unit for scheduling. Further, the number of slots (number of mini-slots) constituting the minimum time unit of the scheduling may be controlled.

A TTI having a time length of 1 ms may be referred to as a normal TTI (TTI in LTE Rel. 8-12), a normal TTI, a long TTI, a normal subframe, a normal subframe, a long subframe, a slot, or the like. TTI shorter than normal TTI may be referred to as shortened TTI, short TTI, partial TTI (partial or fractional TTI), shortened subframe, short subframe, minislot, subslot, slot and the like.

The long TTI (eg, normal TTI, subframe, etc.) may be read as a TTI having a time length of more than 1 ms, and the short TTI (eg, shortened TTI, etc.) may be read as a TTI less than the TTI length of the long TTI and 1 ms. It may be read as TTI having the above TTI length.

The resource block (RB) is a resource allocation unit in the time domain and the frequency domain, and may include one or a plurality of continuous subcarriers in the frequency domain. The number of subcarriers contained in the RB may be the same regardless of the numerology, and may be, for example, 12. The number of subcarriers contained in the RB may be determined based on numerology.

Further, the time domain of the RB may include one or more symbols, and may have a length of 1 slot, 1 mini slot, 1 subframe, or 1 TTI. Each 1TTI, 1 subframe, etc. may be composed of one or a plurality of resource blocks.

In addition, one or more RBs include a physical resource block (PRB: Physical RB), a sub-carrier group (SCG: Sub-Carrier Group), a resource element group (REG: Resource Element Group), a PRB pair, an RB pair, and the like. May be called.

Further, the resource block may be composed of one or a plurality of resource elements (RE: Resource Element). For example, 1RE may be a radio resource area of 1 subcarrier and 1 symbol.

The bandwidth part (BWP: Bandwidth Part) (which may also be called partial bandwidth) may represent a subset of consecutive common resource blocks (RBs) for a certain neurology in a carrier. Here, the common RB may be specified by the index of the RB with respect to the common reference point of the carrier. PRBs may be defined in a BWP and numbered within that BWP.

The BWP may include a BWP for UL (UL BWP) and a BWP for DL (DL BWP). One or more BWPs may be set in one carrier for the UE.

At least one of the configured BWPs may be active and the UE may not expect to send or receive a given signal / channel outside the active BWP. In addition, "cell", "carrier" and the like in this disclosure may be read as "BWP".

The above-mentioned structures such as wireless frames, subframes, slots, mini-slots and symbols are merely examples. For example, the number of subframes contained in a radio frame, the number of slots per subframe or radioframe, the number of minislots contained within a slot, the number of symbols and RBs contained in a slot or minislot, included in the RB. The number of subcarriers, the number of symbols in TTI, the symbol length, the cyclic prefix (CP: Cyclic Prefix) length, and other configurations can be changed in various ways.

In the present disclosure, if articles are added by translation, for example, a, an and the in English, the disclosure may include the plural nouns following these articles.

In the present disclosure, the term "A and B are different" may mean "A and B are different from each other". The term may mean that "A and B are different from C". Terms such as "separate" and "combined" may be interpreted in the same way as "different".

Each aspect / embodiment described in the present disclosure may be used alone, in combination, or may be switched and used according to the execution. Further, the notification of predetermined information (for example, the notification of "being X") is not limited to the explicit one, but is performed implicitly (for example, the notification of the predetermined information is not performed). May be good.

In the present disclosure, the SS block or CSI-RS is an example of a synchronization signal or a reference signal.

Although the present disclosure has been described in detail above, it is clear to those skilled in the art that the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described in the present disclosure. The present disclosure may be implemented as amendments and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as determined by the description of the scope of claims. Therefore, the description of this disclosure is for purposes of illustration and does not have any limiting meaning to this disclosure.

10 Base station device 110 Transmission unit 120 Reception unit 130 Setting unit 140 Control unit 20 Terminal 210 Transmission unit 220 Reception unit 230 Setting unit 240 Control unit 1001 Processor 1002 Storage device 1003 Auxiliary storage device 1004 Communication device 1005 Input device 1006 Output device

Claims

A receiver that receives one control information that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs from the base station equipment,
A terminal including a control unit that acquires one feedback timing index value from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs by using the feedback timing index value and the parameter.
The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the control unit uses the feedback timing for a certain CC obtained from the feedback timing index value and the parameter to determine the feedback timing for another CC.
The control unit determines as the feedback timing the timing of counting the number of slots obtained from the feedback timing index value based on the slots in a specific CC determined based on the SCS of each CC in the plurality of CCs. The terminal according to claim 1.
A receiver that receives one control information that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs from the base station equipment,
A terminal including a control unit that acquires feedback timing index values for each CC in the plurality of CCs from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC using the feedback timing index values.
A transmitter that sends one control information to the terminal that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs,
A base station apparatus including one feedback timing index value included in the control information and a receiving unit for receiving feedback information transmitted at the feedback timing determined based on the parameters.
Receives one control information from the base station device that schedules PDSCH reception in multiple CCs,
A feedback method executed by a terminal that acquires one feedback timing index value from the control information and determines the feedback timing for each CC in the plurality of CCs by using the feedback timing index value and the parameter.