Abstract:
A method includes configuring one or multiple pools of Device-to-Device (D2D) communication resources by an eNodeB (eNB), signaling of the configured pool(s) of D2D communication resources by the eNB to a first User Equipment (UE) and a plurality of UEs using a common broadcast channel; sending a request for one or multiple D2D communication resources to an eNB by the first UE configured to transmit D2D messages; determining one or multiple resources for D2D communication by an eNB for the first UE; communicating D2D resource allocation information to the first UE; communicating D2D resource allocation information by the first UE to multiple UEs; and transmitting D2D data by the first UE to multiple UEs. Methods for configuring and signaling D2D communication resources by relay or out-of-coverage UEs are also considered.
Abstract:
Multi-user channel quality, information (MU-CQI) indicating demodulation interference at the user equipment between co-channel signals within a multi-user, multiple input multiple output (MU-MIMO) transmission is derived utilizing a demodulation interference measurement resource (DM-IMR) and based upon a demodulation reference signal (DMRS). Derivation of signal, interference, and signal-plus-interference parts of the MU-CQI is configurable, as is the MU-CQI reporting, selection of physical resource blocks (PRBs) to be employed, and periods, subframes and/or antenna ports for determining MU-CQI. The interfering transmission may originate from the same transmission point as the desired signal or from a different transmission point.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for enhancing SSB coverage. A method performed by a base station includes transmitting, in a synchronization signal block (SSB) burst, a first SSB signal and one or more repetitions of the first SSB signal. The first SSB signal and the one or more repetitions of the first SSB signal are distinguished based on an indicative signal.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a first, second, and third substrates. The first substrate includes a first antenna element supporting a first frequency band and a second frequency band higher than the first frequency band. The first substrate includes a first dielectric material having a first dielectric constant. The second substrate includes a second antenna element supporting the first frequency band and the second frequency band. The second substrate includes the first dielectric material. The third substrate is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and includes a third antenna element supporting the second frequency band. The third substrate includes a second dielectric material having a second dielectric constant lower than a first dielectric constant. The first and second antenna elements form a first beam in the first frequency band. The first, second, and third antenna elements form a second beam in the second frequency band.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for a transmission setting indication for switching operation zones in wireless communication systems are provided. The methods of UE comprise: receiving configuration information including (i) a first configuration corresponding to a first transmission/reception setting and (ii) a second configuration corresponding to a second transmission/reception setting, wherein the configuration information is included in an RRC message; receiving an indication indicating whether to switch an operating configuration, the being included in a MAC CE or DCI; determining whether the operating configuration is the first configuration or the second configuration; determining, based on the indication, whether to switch the operating configuration between the first configuration and the second configuration; and switching, based on a determination, the operating configuration from the first configuration to the second configuration, wherein the first and second transmission/reception setting associated with a number of transmission layers for a spatial multiplexing operation or a beamforming operation.
Abstract:
A distributed unit (DU) includes a processor and a transceiver operatively coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to transmit information indicating a plurality of candidate combining methods, and receive a compressed signal. The compressed signal is based on at least one of the candidate combining methods. The transceiver is further configured to receive, from a radio unit (RU), information indicating a combining method supported by the RU, from the plurality of candidate combining methods and transmit information indicating combining weights for the candidate combining method.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for multiple numerologies in wireless communication systems are provided. The methods of UE comprise: identifying first information associated with a set of SF groups including a first SF group and a second SF group, wherein the set of SF groups comprise a number of slots; determining, based on the first information, whether a SF belongs to the first SF group or the second SF group; receiving second information related to a numerology and slot length associated with the set of SF groups; and receiving or transmitting a signal in the SF based on the numerology and slot length included in the second information.
Abstract:
Network-assisted device discovery includes initiating the D2D network-assisted device discovery of a receiving UE to enable a target UE and the receiving UE to establish a D2D communication. A discovery feasibility measurement is performed to determine whether a D2D communication between the target UE and the receiving UE is feasible. A discovery setup message is transmitted and a discovery report is received from the target UE.
Abstract:
A UE in a wireless communication system is provided. The UE comprises a transceiver configured to receive, from a BS, a SS/PBCH block including the PBCH using a first frequency location (GSCN-Current) over downlink channels, GSCN-Current being based on a set of predefined synchronization rasters that is determined by a global synchronization channel number (GSCN). The UE further comprises a processor operably connected to the transceiver, the processor configured to determine the SS/PBCH block, identify content of a PBCH included in the determined SS/PBCH block, determine a configuration for at least one of the SS/PBCH block that is associated with a PDCCH including scheduling information for RMSI on the GSCN-Current or the SS/PBCH block that is not associated with the PDCCH including the scheduling information for the RMSI on the GSCN-Current.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a 5G or pre-5G communication system for supporting a data rate higher than that of the 4G system. A method by a terminal in a wireless communication system according to the present disclosure includes receiving a first message comprising first information indicating a number of symbols in an uplink pilot time slot (UpPTS) region, identifying at least one symbol for transmitting a sounding reference signal (SRS) based on the first information, and transmitting the SRS.