1. GSC IMT Task Force Report
DOCUMENT #:
GSC15-PLEN-69; GSC15-GRSC8-10
FOR:
Presentation
SOURCE:
ARIB
AGEND ITEM:
OPENING PLEN 12.2; GRSC 7.1
CONTACT(S):
Kohei Satoh
GSC IMT Task Force Report
Kohei SATOH
Managing Director, ARIB
Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) GSC-15

2. Highlight of Current Activities
GSC Task Force on IMT standardization was created under the GRSC by Resolution of GSC-12 (Resolution GSC-12/01).
An objective of the Task Force is to exchange information and views on candidate radio interface technologies for IMT-Advanced among PSOs allowing for efficient, effective and timely development of the IMT-Advanced standard.
Activities would be expected to be carried out during the ITU-R WP5D, 3GPPs and other regional meetings (e.g., IMT-WG of AWF, CJK IMT WG meeting, etc.).

3. Strategic Direction
The Task Force should be encouraged to actively help in the exchange of information and views with the goal of consensus building for the radio interfaces of IMT-Advanced and finalization of the Preliminary Draft New Recommendation on “Detailed radio interface specifications for IMT-Advanced [IMT.RSPEC]”.
Activities of the Task Force should be continued to develop the Preliminary Draft New Recommendation/ Report on “Analysis and assessment of global broadband wireless services and marketplace for IMT [IMT.UPDATE]”.

4. Next Steps/Actions The Task Force proposes that GSC
endorses the further continuation of the IMT Task Force to exchange information and views with goal of finalization of the Preliminary Draft New Recommendation [IMT.RSPEC] and Preliminary Draft New Recommendation/Report [IMT.UPDATE],
and
requests its PSOs to review their national/regional activities and to report on their progress to the Task Force and at the next GSC meeting.

5. Proposed Modification of Resolution GSC-14/01
Considering recent activities in ITU-R WP5D, 3GPP, PSOs and others on IMT-Advanced, Resolution GSC-14/01 (Continuing Cooperation on IMT Standardization) should be updated and modified as follows:
To update “Recognizing part” as appropriate
To add issues on the Preliminary Draft New Recommendation [IMT.RSPEC] and Preliminary Draft New Recommendation/Report [IMT.UPDATE] in “Resolves part” 5

6. Supplementary Slides

7. Schedule for Development of IMT-Advanced Radio Interface in ITU-R WP5D
We are here!
2008
2009
2010
2011
WP 5D meetings #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9
#10
Step 1 and 2
(0)
(20 months)
Step 3
(8 months)
(1)
Step 4
(16 months)
(2)
Steps 5,6 and 7
(20 months)
(3)
Steps 8
(12 months)
(4)
• Steps in radio interface development process:
Step 1: Issuance of the Circular Letter Step 2: Development of candidate RITs Step 3: Reception of the submissions and issuance of an acknowledgement for RIT Step 4: Evaluation of candidate RITs by evaluation groups
Step 5: Review and coordination of outside evaluation activities Step 6: Review to assess compliance with minimum requirements Step 7: Consideration of evaluation results, consensus building and decision Step 8: Development of Radio Interface Recommendation(s)
• Critical milestones in radio interface development process:
(0): Issue an invitation to propose RITs March 2008
(1) : ITU proposed cut off for submission October 2009
of candidate RIT and SRIT proposals
(2): Cut off for evaluation report to ITU June 2010
(3) : WP5D decides framework and key October 2010
characteristics of IMT-Advanced RIT and SRIT
(4): WP5D completes development of radio February 2011
interface specification Recommendations 7

8. IMT-Advanced Radio Interface Development Process
ITU-R
Outside ITU-R
Step Issuance of a Circular Letter to invite proposals for radio interface technologies and evaluations
Step Development of candidate radio interface technologies
Submission of candidate radio interface technologies
Step Evaluation of candidate radio interface technologies by independent evaluation groups, grouping or compromise of the technologies through consensus building
Step Reception of the submissions and issuance of an acknowledgement for RIT
Step Review and coordination of outside evaluation activities
Coordination between evaluation groups
Step Review to assess compliance with minimum requirements
Descriptions of proposed radio interface technologies and evaluation reports
Step Consideration of evaluation results, consensus building, and decision
Radio interface specifications (RSPECs), sufficiently detailed to enable worldwide compatibility
Step Development of radio interface Recommendation(s)
Step Implementation of Recommendation(s) 8

9. Standardization Activities of IMT-Advanced in ITU-R WP5D (1)
Six proposals based on the IEEE m or 3GPP LTE-Advanced technology were submitted for candidate radio interface technologies for IMT-Advanced at the 6th meeting of ITU-R WP5D in Dresden, Germany.
WP5D determined that each submission was “complete”, and issued acknowledgement to all proponents.
The Step 3 of IMT-Advanced development process was completed.
Following the completion of the Step 3 of the IMT-Advanced development process, WP5D initiated evaluation of the six candidate technology submissions.
Correspondence Groups were established as a tool to augment communication and to facilitate the evaluation work of WP5D and the Independent Evaluation Groups on the candidate IMT-Advanced technologies.
The 3rd workshop on IMT-Advanced was held on 15th October 2009 in conjunction with the 6th meeting of WP5D.
Proponents of IMT-Advanced candidate radio interface technology and external evaluation groups were invited to join and make presentations. 9

10. Standardization Activities of IMT-Advanced in ITU-R WP5D (2)
WP5D received the final evaluation reports and relevant contributions on the candidate technologies at the 8th meeting of WP5D in Da Nang, Viet Nam.
WP5D reviewed all the contributions in the administrative aspects and agreed that the Step 4 and Step 5 of the IMT-Advanced development process were completed.
WP5D performed review of the all final evaluation reports with a focus on technical aspects.
WP5D developed IMT-ADV documents for every final evaluation reports, each of which includes a summary of the final evaluation report.
WP5D started the Step 6 of IMT-Advanced development process at the 8th meeting of WP5D.
WP5D developed IMT-ADV document addressing the process for the completion of the Preliminary Draft New Recommendation ITU-R M.[IMT.RSPEC].
The detailed workplan on [IMT.RSPEC] was updated, and a first draft of working document for [IMT.RSPEC] was developed.
The update procedure for [IMT.RSPEC] was also addressed. 10

11. Standardization Activities of IMT-Advanced in ITU-R WP5D (3)
WP5D developed a working document for the Preliminary Draft New Recommendation/Report ITU-R M.[IMT.UPDATE] on “Analysis and assessment of global broadband wireless services and marketplace for IMT based on input contributions at the 8th meeting of WP5D.
The [IMT.UPDATE] will be expected to be finalized in the 12th meeting of WP5D.
In order to get the view on the future IMT, the workshop during the 9th meeting of WP5D was proposed in the 7th meeting of WP5D in Turin, Italy.
There were various views on the timing of the workshop in the 8th meeting of WP5D.
It was decided to discuss issues on the workshop further in the 9th meeting of WP5D to be held in Chongqing, China. 11

12. Recent Activities on IMT-Advanced in ARIB
The IMT-Advanced Subcommittee under the Advanced Wireless Communications Study Committee is conducting technical studies on IMT-Advanced and promotes its standardization through contributions to ITU-R and other activities
The Radio Interface Technology Study Group and its Evaluation Group established under the IMT-Advanced Subcommittee prepared two draft proposals based on the IEEE802.16m and 3GPP LTE-Advanced for IMT-Advanced radio interface technologies, and they were submitted to the 6th meeting of ITU-R WP5D through Japan’s national process
ARIB Evaluation Group was actively participated in IMT-Advanced evaluation activities to cooperate with other Independent Evaluation Groups through activities such as ITU-R Correspondence Groups and workshops/coordination meetings 12

13. Recent Activities on IMT-Advanced in ATIS
ATIS WTSC along with TIA TR-45.3 submitted the GCS and update package for TDMA-SC toward M to ITU-R WP5D.
ATIS as OP of 3GPP submitted its letter of conveyance for CDMA-DS and CDMA-TDD toward M to ITU-R WP5D.
ATIS as OP proponent of 3GPP IMT-Advanced submission provided its endorsement to ITU-R WP5D.
ATIS WTSC, as a registered Independent Evaluation Group, submitted interim and final IMT-Advanced evaluation reports on both IMT-Advanced proposals.
ATIS WTSC Evaluation Group actively participated in IMT-Advanced evaluation ITU-R Correspondence Groups and workshops/coordination meetings.
ATIS intends to be identified as a GCS Proponent and Transposing Organization for IMT-Advanced LTE-Advanced Radio Interface. 13

14. Recent Activities on IMT-Advanced in CCSA
CCSA，the 3GPP Organizational Partner，joined with 3GPP in providing the technology submission of LTE-Advanced as a candidate SRIT (includes an FDD RIT component and a TDD RIT component), for IMT-Advanced to ITU-R WP5D.
Through national process, China conducted the IMT-Advanced candidate submission of TD-LTE-Advanced technology which is the TDD RIT component of LTE-Advanced.
Chinese Evaluation Group actively participated in IMT-Advanced evaluation activities including ITU meetings, workshops, coordination meetings etc. CHEG’s final evaluation report was submitted to the 8th meeting of ITU-R 5D. It confirmed that both FDD RIT and TDD RIT of LTE-Advanced meet the ITU IMT-Advanced requirements. 14

15. Recent Activities on IMT-Advanced in ETSI
ETSI has endorsed LTE-Advanced (as developed within 3GPP) and submitted that technology to ITU-R as an IMT-Advanced candidate (together with all 3GPP OPs)
ETSI has registered as an Evaluation Group for the purposes of IMT-Advanced and has followed the activities of other Evaluation Groups (by participating in IMT-Advanced workshops organized by the proponents).
ETSI continues to be proactive in ensuring that LTE-Advanced fully meets the requirements for IMT-Advanced and satisfies the needs of industry. 15

16. Recent Activities on IMT-Advanced
in TIA
TIA TR-45.AHIMT registered with ITU-R WP5D as an Independent Evaluation Group for IMT-Advanced.
Conducted a complete evaluation according to ITU-R Recommendation M
Addressed all aspects of the evaluation of the technologies described in IMT ADV/4 and IMT ADV/8.
Monitored and participated in ITU-R Correspondence Forum
Maintained a web site to facilitate communication
Attended the industry sponsored workshops in Beijing and San Diego.
Discovered no cases where either IMT ADV/4 or IMT ADV/8 fail to meet the minimum requirements.
Submitted an interim report to the seventh meeting of ITU-R WP 5D in Italy.
Submitted a final report to the eighth meeting of WP 5D in Vietnam.
Ready to act as independent evaluation group in future. 16
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17. Recent Activities on IMT-Advanced in TTA
IMT-Advanced Project Group (TTA PG701)
Actively participating in ITU-R WP5D IMT-Advanced Standardization
Preparing for the transposition on the revision of M
Collaboration with China, Japan through CJK IMT (ex. B3G) Meeting
IMT WiBro PG (TTA PG702)
Continue the close collaboration with IEEE WG
Currently focus on Standardization of “WiBro Femto cell” and “Enhanced WiBro” etc.
IMT Evaluation PG (TTA PG707)
As an IEG of ITU-R, TTA PG707 submitted two preliminary and two final evaluation reports on candidate RITs for IMT-Advanced
As the result of evaluation of TTA PG707, two candidate technologies meet the minimum requirements of IMT-Advanced of ITU-R 17

18. Activities of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Wireless Forum (AWF) (1)
A major objective of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Wireless Forum (AWF) is to promote new wireless applications in the Asia-Pacific region and in this regard:
The AWF Spectrum Working Group (WG-SPEC) identifies the spectrum requirements for new radio technologies and develops plans for harmonized spectrum usage for radiocommunication systems in the region. Studies are proceeding on frequency arrangements for the and MHz bands.
The Correspondence Group (CG) activity on Frequency Arrangement(s) for the band MHz is continuing, with substantial input contributions to the latest phase of that work having already been received. This correspondence work is continuing and will be reviewed and fine-tuned at a face-to-face meeting of the CG on 12th September in Seoul. We have the objective to seek to complete the work at the 9th meeting of AWF, using the material from the CG as the major input to the discussions.
With respect to Frequency Arrangements for the band MHz, the “APT REPORT on APT Frequency Arrangement on MHz for IMT/BWA (No. APT/AWF/REP-12) was adopted by the 8th meeting of AWF. It remains to be seen if there is interest in developing an APT Recommendation based on this material, and this could be a discussion point at the 9th meeting of AWF. 18

19. Activities of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Wireless Forum (AWF) (2)
WG-SPEC also develops optimum sharing methodologies between radio services and methods ensuring compatibility between systems. Studies are about to commence on Software Defined Radio and Cognitive Radio Systems.
The AWF IMT Working Group (WG-IMT) reviews the activities on the future development of IMT-2000 and IMT-Advanced developed in the relevant ITU-R Working Parties
WG-IMT develops views on issues arising from the review of the service and technology related aspects and the progress of the enhancement and evolution of IMT-2000 and IMT-Advanced by these ITU-R Working Parties and ascertains their applicability to the region
The 7th and 8th meetings of the AWF were held from 23rd 26th September 2009 in Phuket, Thailand, and from 29th March to 1st April 2010 in Tokyo, Japan, respectively.
The 9th meeting of the AWF will be held from 13th 16th September 2010 in Seoul, Korea. 19

20. Resolution GSC-14/01 on IMT Standardization (1)
Continuing Cooperation on IMT Standardization
Recognizing:
that Resolution ITU-R 56 describes a naming scheme for International Mobile Telecommunications whereby “IMT-Advanced” applies to those systems, system components, and related aspects that include new radio interface(s) that support the new capabilities of systems beyond IMT-2000;
that Resolution ITU-R 57 outlines the essential criteria and principles that will be used in the process of developing the Recommendations and Reports for IMT-Advanced, including Recommendation(s) for the radio interface specification;
that ITU-R Study Group 5 and ITU-T Study Group 13 are continuing studies on IMT (encompassing both IMT-2000 and IMT-Advanced);
that ITU-R Study Group 5 has initiated a process for the development of terrestrial radio interface technologies that will meet the technical and operational requirements of IMT-Advanced;
that core network(s) are increasingly becoming access technology agnostic;
that IMT and other rapidly emerging wireless broadband access technologies will make high-speed wireless access services available where this was not previously possible, thereby enabling access to advanced telecommunication, computing and entertainment services and capabilities, not only for urban but also for rural and other low density environments;
that WRC-07 identified some additional spectrum for the implementation of IMT systems;
that work on evolution of the radio technologies may converge to use similar techniques; and
that there are related international, regional and national research activities in this area. 20

21. Resolution GSC-14/01 on IMT Standardization (2)
Continuing Cooperation on IMT Standardization
Resolves:
to encourage 3GPP, 3GPP2, IEEE, Participating Standards Organizations (PSOs) and others to continue to work on enhancing the IMT standards as an essential part of future telecommunication, computing and entertainment standards;
to encourage the harmonization of candidate proposals for the radio interface technologies for IMT and related networking standards;
to invite 3GPP, 3GPP2, PSOs and others to take care of the evolution of the current systems and the long-term evolution for such systems taking into account copyrights, working procedures, IPR aspects etc. and report to the next meeting for review;
to exchange information and views on candidate radio interface technologies for IMT-Advanced among PSOs allowing for efficient, effective and timely development of the IMT-Advanced standard;
to encourage the Task Force under the GRSC to actively help in the exchange of information and views mentioned in 4), with the goal of consensus building; and
to review this Resolution at future GSC meetings as required. 21