Type-3 HARQ-ACK Codebook Multiplexing for Uplink Resource Collisions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication technologies face limitations in one-shot hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledgement (HARQ ACK) codebook transmission, particularly in the use of DCI format 1_1 for triggering Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebooks, which restricts flexibility and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

Enhancements to the Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook transmission by allowing triggering with DCI formats other than DCI format 1_1, such as DCI formats 0_1 and 0_2, and enabling transmission via both physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) and physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH), with prioritization and multiplexing mechanisms for resource collisions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If DCI format 1_1 is used to trigger Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook, then the triggering mechanism is standardized, but the flexibility and efficiency of codebook transmission is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of codebook transmissionVSAvoidrestriction in DCI format usage
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extends the triggering capability of Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook from solely DCI format 1_1 to multiple DCI formats including 0_1, 0_2, 1_1, and 1_2. This multi-functionality allows different DCI formats to serve the same triggering purpose, significantly improving flexibility while maintaining standardized procedures through unified handling rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook is transmitted via PUCCH only, then the transmission protocol is simplified, but the resource utilization efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilization efficiencyVSAvoidtransmission channel management
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic selection between PUCCH and PUSCH transmission channels for Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook. The transmission channel is adaptively chosen based on scheduling conditions, resource availability, and collision scenarios, optimizing resource utilization while managing complexity through conditional rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a prioritization mechanism that acts as an intermediary between conflicting transmission requirements. When resource collisions occur between Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook and other uplink transmissions, the prioritization rules mediate the conflict by determining transmission precedence, thereby improving resource utilization while maintaining systematic control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple DCI formats are allowed to trigger Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook, then the transmission flexibility is improved, but the processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveDCI format compatibilityVSAvoidDCI format identification and handling
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies homogeneous handling rules across all supported DCI formats (0_1, 0_2, 1_1, 1.2) for triggering Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook. Despite the diversity in DCI formats, unified procedures are established for codebook construction, transmission timing determination, and resource allocation, reducing processing complexity while maintaining broad compatibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

Data Source

PatentEP4189887B1Enhanced one-shot HARQ-ACK codebook transmission
Publication Date: 2026.01.07 TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
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AI summary

According to some embodiments, a method performed by a wireless device for transmitting a Type-3 hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) codebook comprises receiving downlink control information (DCI) requesting a Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook, wherein the DCI request is of a DCI format other than DCI format 1_1 for a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) transmission, and based on the DCI request, transmitting the Type-3 HARQ-ACK codebook to a network node.