Abstract:
Enhancement for bandwidth part (BWP) is disclosed. A base station configures a plurality of BWPs, and activate multiple BWPs for downlink and multiple BWPs for uplink from the plurality of the configured BWPs at a given time. Downlink control information (DCI) that includes BWP activation information can be transmitted on a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) to a user equipment (UE). The BWP activation information includes a link direction, a schedule of the one or more multiple BWPs for downlink and multiple BWPs for uplink, numerologies, reserved sub-band information, tracking reference signal configuration, or any combination thereof. Correspondingly, a UE receives DCI on a PDCCH that includes BWP activation information, and determines activation of multiple BWPs for downlink and multiple BWPs for uplink at a given time based on the received DCI and its capabilities. Associated enhancement for PDCCH and PDSCH scheduling and LBT procedures are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Aspects of the disclosure relate to wireless communication over a shared spectrum carrier utilizing a broadcast, common control channel. The broadcast control channel may be multiplexed with a unicast control channel. Further, a scheduling entity may allocate a semi-static set of resources for the broadcast control channel, providing a shared search space on the shared spectrum carrier. The resource allocation for the shared search space may be based on one or more parameters, which may be cell-specific parameters. This shared search space may include resources distributed across the shared spectrum carrier, or a contiguous set of resources that spans only a portion of the carrier. The broadcast control channel may be configured for high reliability, and may carry time-critical control information relating to access control for the shared spectrum carrier. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.
Abstract:
Wireless communications systems and methods related to dynamic time-division duplexing (TDD) and self-contained subframe-based communications in a shared spectrum are provided. A first wireless communication device communicates a control information communication protection request over a shared spectrum. The shared spectrum is shared by a plurality of network operating entities based on priorities. The first wireless communication device is associated with a first network operating entity of the plurality of network operating entities. The first wireless communication device communicates, with a second wireless communication device associated with the first network operating entity, control information in a first link direction during a transmission opportunity (TXOP) in the shared spectrum. The first wireless communication device communicates, with the second wireless communication device, data in a second link direction during the TXOP.
Abstract:
Various aspects described herein relate to techniques for random access based on scalable signature design in wireless communications systems. A method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. In an aspect, the method may include randomly choosing an array of source symbols, wherein the array has one or more scalable dimensions based on at least one of a capacity requirement or a coverage requirement of a random access channel (RACH), encoding the array of source symbols into a codeword for a RACH signature, mapping the codeword to a serial concatenation of orthogonal or quasi-orthogonal sequences to define the RACH signature, and transmitting the RACH signature within a RACH slot. The techniques described herein may apply to different communications technologies, including 5th Generation (5G) New Radio (NR) communications technology.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for flexible bandwidth operation in a wireless communication network are provided. A User Equipment (UE) monitors a first set of resources for a first control channel in a first bandwidth region. In response, to detecting the first control channel, the UE monitors a second set of resources in a second bandwidth region for at least one of control information or data, the second bandwidth region larger than the first bandwidth region, wherein the monitoring the second set of resources for the control information includes monitoring the second set of resources for a second control channel for receiving the control information scheduling resources for receiving the data.
Abstract:
Aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for design of synchronization signals for narrowband operation, which can be used for stand-alone/inband/ guard-band deployment. An example method is provided for operations which may be performed by a base station (BS). The example method generally includes generating a primary synchronization signal (PSS) utilizing a first code sequence and a cover code applied to the first code sequence over a first number of symbols within one or more subframes, generating a secondary synchronization signal (SSS) based on a second code sequence over a second number of symbols within one or more subframes, and transmitting the PSS and the SSS in the first and second subframes to a first type of a user equipment (UE) that communicates on one or more narrowband regions of wider system bandwidth.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for a user equipment (UE), which may include a reduced capability (RedCap) UE, and a supporting cell. The UE may receive a synchronization signal block (SSB). The UE may receive a configuration of an active downlink bandwidth part (BWP) that is not configured with a SSB. The UE may tune, from the active downlink BWP to a different frequency for a layer 1 (El) measurement gap defined by a El measurement gap configuration. The UE may perform a El measurement of the SSB on the different frequency during the El measurement gap. The UE may be a RedCap UE, the active BWP may be for RedCap UEs, and the SSB may define an initial BWP for the RedCap UEs and non-RedCap UEs, and the different frequency may be the initial BWP.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for a reduced capability (RedCap) user equipment (UE) and supporting cell. The RedCap UE is configured with multiple bandwidth parts (BWPs). A maximum bandwidth of the RedCap UE is lower than a maximum bandwidth of a non-RedCap UEs. The UE receives a cell-defining synchronization signal block (CD-SSB) that defines a shared initial downlink BWP for RedCap UEs and non-RedCap UEs. The UE switches to a separate initial downlink BWP for RedCap UEs. The UE accesses the cell via the separate initial downlink BWP. The UE receives a configuration of an active downlink BWP for RedCap UEs. The UE determines whether to switch from the active downlink BWP to the shared initial BWP or the separate initial downlink BWP to obtain information such as updated system information, system measurements, and uplink configuration information.
Abstract:
Techniques are provided for sidelink aided time difference of arrival (TDOA) based positioning methods. An example method of determining a time difference of arrival value includes receiving a first reference signal at a first time, wherein the first reference signal is transmitted from a first wireless node using a first radio access link, receiving a. second reference signal at a second time, wherein the second reference signal is transmitted from a second wireless node using a second radio access link, receiving assistance data including at least a transmit delay time value based, on a time the first reference signal is received by the second wireless node, and a time the second reference signal is transmitted by the second wireless node, and determining the time difference of arrival value based at least in part on the first time, the second time and the transmit delay time value.
Abstract:
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for wireless communications by a user equipment (UE). The UE detects at least one of a first type of reference signal (RS) or a second type of RS within an active bandwidth part (BWP). The UE then derives uplink (UE) transmission timing and corresponding accuracy requirement, based on which type of RS was detected. The UE then transmits UE signals based on the derived UE transmission timing and the corresponding accuracy requirement.