Multi-stage configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods, devices, and systems for multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio (NR) wireless communication systems. In some wireless communication systems, a network entity can use radio access network information to determine a location or position of a supported user equipment (UE). The information can be associated with UE-assisted positioning techniques, such as positioning reference signal (PRS) transmissions by base stations and reporting of radio signaling measurements by the UE. The UE can support a multi-level configuration for reporting radio signaling measurements, including a determined reporting quantity on one or more of a resource level, a set level, or a setting level for PRS transmissions or generally for the network entity. The described techniques can improve robustness associated with reporting and, in some examples, reduce signaling overhead associated with determining a position and location of the UE.

Description

[0001] Cross Reference to Related Applications

[0002] This Patent Application claims the benefit of Greek Provisional Patent Application No. 20190100082, entitled “Multi-Level Configuration and Reporting for Positioning in New Radio” by Manolakos et al., filed February 14, 2019, and U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 781,791, entitled “Multi-Level Configuration and Reporting for Positioning in New Radio” by Manolakos et al., filed February 4, 2020, each of which is assigned to the assignee hereof. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The following relates generally to wireless communications, and more specifically to multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio (NR). BACKGROUND

[0004] Wireless communications systems are widely deployed to provide various types of communication content such as voice, video, packet data, messaging, broadcast, and so on. These systems can be capable of supporting communication for multiple users by sharing the available system resources (e.g., time, frequency, and power). Examples of such multiple- access systems include fourth generation (4G) systems such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems, or LTE-A Pro systems, and fifth generation (5G) systems which can be referred to as New Radio (NR) systems. These systems can employ technologies such as code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), or discrete Fourier transform spread orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM). A wireless multiple-access communications system can include multiple base stations or network access nodes, each simultaneously supporting communications for multiple communication devices, which can be otherwise known as user equipment (UE).

[0005] In some wireless communications systems, a base station can use radio access network information to determine a location or position of a supported UE. The information can be associated with UE-assisted positioning techniques, such as reference signal transmissions by the base station and reporting of radio signaling measurements by the UE. These approaches can support various location services (e.g., navigation systems, emergency communications) and complement one or more additional positioning systems supported by wireless communication devices, such as global positioning system (GPS) technology. However, as data traffic increases, other reporting of radio signaling measurements are unable to provide robust signaling and communications in some environments, including in new radio (NR) systems. Improved techniques and systems are needed. SUMMARY

[0006] The described techniques relate to methods, systems, devices, and apparatuses that support multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio (NR) systems. Generally, the described techniques support a user equipment (UE) receiving a positioning reference signal (PRS) transmission that includes one or more PRS resources and other information. The PRS resources can span one or more PRS resource sets that are configured according to or correspond to a PRS resource setting of one or more network entities, transmission / reception points (TRPs), or base stations. Based on the reception, the UE can determine reporting parameters (which can include or be referred to as reporting quantities) based on measurements of the received PRS resources. The UE can format a message of the reporting parameters according to one or more reporting options (such as multi-level reporting options) associated with UE positioning. The reporting options can include reporting the determined reporting parameters at one or more of a resource level, a set level, a setting level, or generally for a network entity or base station. The reporting options provide more robust reporting and, in some examples, reduce signaling overhead associated with determining and UE-related positioning and location information.

[0007] A method of wireless communication at a UE is described. The method can include transmitting, to a network entity, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE, receiving, from the network entity based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE, determining one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations, and transmitting, to the network entity based on the one or more configurations, the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0008] An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus can include a processor, memory coupled with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions can be executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to transmit, to a network entity, an indication of a capability to report measurements related to positioning of the UE, receive, from the network entity based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE, determine one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations, and transmit, to the network entity based on the one or more configurations, the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0009] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus can include means for transmitting, to a network entity, an indication of a capability to report measurements related to positioning of the UE, receiving, from the network entity based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE, determining one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations, and transmitting, to the network entity based on the one or more configurations, the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0010] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE is described. The code can include instructions executable by a processor to transmit, to a network entity, an indication of a capability to report measurements related to positioning of the UE, receive, from the network entity based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE, determine one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations, and transmit, to the network entity based on the one or more configurations, the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0011] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, determining the one or more reporting parameters can include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a reporting parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0012] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting one or more reporting parameters using a second reporting level of the UE that can be different from the first reporting level.

[0013] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for identifying one or more of a number of positioning reference signal resources included in a positioning reference resource set, a number of positioning reference resource sets, or a number of TRPs, and wherein transmitting one or more reporting parameters includes transmitting the one or more reporting parameters using a second reporting level of the UE that can be different from the first reporting level based on the identifying.

[0014] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for identifying one or more of a positioning procedure of the UE or a reporting parameter for transmitting one or more reporting parameters, and wherein transmitting one or more reporting parameters includes transmitting the one or more reporting parameters using a second reporting level of the UE that can be different from the first reporting level based on the identifying.

[0015] In some examples of the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the one or more reporting parameters include one or more reporting quantities including one or more of a reference signal time difference, a reference signal received power, an angle, a positioning reference signal identification number, a receive-transmit difference, a signal-to-noise ratio, or a reference signal received quality.

[0016] In some examples of the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, determining the one or more reporting parameters can include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a reporting parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource of one or more positioning reference signal resources, the one or more positioning reference signal resources spanning one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets corresponding to one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

[0017] In some examples of the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, transmitting the one or more reporting parameters can include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting a reporting parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in one or more positioning reference signal resource sets using a first reporting level of the UE.

[0018] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for identifying a reference reporting parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource included in a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, determining a difference between the reference reporting parameter and a reporting parameter of each additional positioning reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set based on the identifying, and where transmitting the reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource can be based on determining the difference.

[0019] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting the one or more reporting parameters including transmitting a selected reporting parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets using a second reporting level of the UE, and where each of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets can be associated with a respective positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

[0020] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the second reporting level of the UE can be a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels of the UE indicated by the one or more configurations.

[0021] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource set corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource that can be included in the positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting and a configured reference identification value.

[0022] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource set based on a combination of the reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting.

[0023] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for identifying a reference reporting parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, the positioning reference signal resource set being associated with a respective positioning reference signal resource setting, determining a difference between the reference reporting parameter and a reporting parameter of each additional positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting based on the identifying, and where transmitting the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource set can be based on determining the difference.

[0024] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting based on a combination of reporting parameters for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets.

[0025] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the third reporting level for the UE can be a reporting level of one or more reporting levels for the UE that are included in the one or more configured signaling indications.

[0026] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource that can be included in the subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets and can be associated with a configured reference identification value.

[0027] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting based on a combination of reporting parameters for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets.

[0028] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for where transmitting the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting includes transmitting a reference signal time difference.

[0029] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting the selected reporting parameter for at least one TRP of the one or more TRPs using a fourth reporting level for the UE.

[0030] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the fourth reporting level for the UE can be a reporting level of one or more reporting levels for the UE that are included in the one or more configured signaling indications.

[0031] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the selected reporting parameter for the at least one TRP corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and can be associated with a configured reference identification value.

[0032] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting the selected reporting parameter of the base station based on a combination of reporting parameters of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0033] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first TRP of the one or more TRPs and a second time of arrival associated with a second TRP of the one or more TRPs, and wherein transmitting the selected reporting parameter of the base station includes transmitting the reference signal time difference.

[0034] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining, based on the signaling, one or more additional reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE that can be configured according to a third reporting level of the UE; transmitting the one or more additional reporting parameters corresponding to the first subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources using the third reporting level of the UE that can be different from the first reporting level and the second reporting level, and wherein transmitting the one or more reporting parameters includes transmitting the one or more reporting parameters corresponding to the second subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources using the first reporting level or the second reporting level.

[0035] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, determining the one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE can include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a second reporting level of the UE.

[0036] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining an available resource size for transmitting the one or more reporting parameters, and wherein transmitting the one or more reporting parameters includes transmitting the one or more reporting parameters using a second reporting level of the UE that can be different from the first reporting level based on determining the available resource size.

[0037] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining whether the UE can be configured for transmitting the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level, and wherein determining the one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE includes determining the one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE that are configured according to a second reporting level different from the first reporting level based on determining whether the UE can be configured for transmitting the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level.

[0038] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, the one or more TRPs can be associated with one or more base stations.

[0039] A method of wireless communication at a network entity is described. The method can include receiving, from a UE, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE, determining, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE, transmitting, to the UE based on the determining, signaling including the one or more configurations, and receiving, from the UE based on the one or more configurations, one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE at the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0040] An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus can include a processor, memory coupled with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions can be executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to receive, from a UE, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE, determine, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE, transmit, to the UE based on the determining, signaling including the one or more configurations, and receive, from the UE based on the one or more configurations, one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE at the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0041] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus can include means for receiving, from a UE, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE, determining, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE, transmitting, to the UE based on the determining, signaling including the one or more configurations, and receiving, from the UE based on the one or more configurations, one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE at the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0042] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communications at a network entity is described. The code can include instructions executable by a processor to receive, from a UE, an indication of a capability to report measurements related to positioning of the UE, determine, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE, transmit, based on the determining, signaling including the one or more configurations to the UE, and receive, based on the one or more configurations, one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE from the UE at the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0043] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable media described herein, the one or more configurations associated with the one or more TRPs can be based on a periodicity of receiving the indication.

[0044] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable media described herein, the one or more report parameters include one or more of a reference signal time difference, a reference signal received power, an angle, a positioning reference signal identification number, a receive and transmit difference, a reference signal to noise ratio, or a reference signal received quality.

[0045] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable media described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving signaling from at least one of the one or more TRPs, and wherein determining the one or more configurations can be based on receiving the signaling.

[0046] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable media described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for configuring each of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources according to a positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings, wherein each of the one or more report parameters corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources across the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources, and wherein transmitting the signaling can be based on the configuring.

[0047] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable media described herein, receiving the one or more report parameters can include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a report parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources based on the first reporting level of the UE.

[0048] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a reference reporting parameter associated with positioning reference signal resources included in a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, and receiving a reporting parameter for each additional positioning reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set, where the reporting parameter for each additional positioning reference signal resource includes a difference relative to the reference reporting parameter.

[0049] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving one or more reporting parameters based on a second reporting level of the UE, including receiving a selected reporting parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, and where each of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets can be associated with a respective positioning reference signal resource setting of one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

[0050] In some examples of the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the second reporting level of the UE can be a reporting level of one or more reporting levels of the UE indicated by one or more configurations.

[0051] In some examples of the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource set corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource that can be included in the positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting and a configured reference identification value.

[0052] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a reference reporting parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, the positioning reference signal resource set being associated with a respective positioning reference signal resource setting, and receiving a reporting parameter for each additional positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting, where the reporting parameter for each additional positioning reference signal resource set includes a difference relative to the reference reporting parameter.

[0053] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a reference reporting parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, the positioning reference signal resource set being associated with a respective positioning reference signal resource setting, and receiving a reporting parameter for each additional positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting, where the reporting parameter for each additional positioning reference signal resource set includes a difference relative to the reference reporting parameter.

[0054] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving the selected reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource setting based on a combination of reporting parameters for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the subset.

[0055] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, the third reporting level for the UE can be a reporting level of one or more reporting levels for the UE that are included in the one or more configured signaling indications.

[0056] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, the selected reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource setting corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource that can be included in the subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets and can be associated with a configured reference identification value.

[0057] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving the selected reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource setting based on a combination of reporting parameters for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the subset.

[0058] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, receiving the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting can include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings and a second time of arrival associated with a second positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

[0059] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving the selected reporting parameter for at least one TRP of the one or more TRPs based on a fourth reporting level for the UE.

[0060] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, the fourth reporting level for the UE can be a reporting level of one or more reporting levels for the UE that are included in the one or more configured signaling indications.

[0061] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, the selected reporting parameter of the at least one TRP corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and can be associated with a configured reference identification value.

[0062] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving the selected reporting parameter of the at least one TRP based on a combination of reporting parameters of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0063] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, receiving the selected reporting parameter of the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting can include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first TRP of the one or more TRPs and a second time of arrival associated with a second TRP of the one or more TRPs.

[0064] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving, from the UE and based on the transmitting, one or more additional reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE and configured according to a third reporting level of the UE, and wherein receiving the one or more reporting parameters includes receiving the one or more reporting parameters corresponding to the first subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and receiving the one or more additional reporting parameters corresponding to the second subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0065] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, the one or more TRPs can be associated with one or more base stations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0066] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communications system that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio (NR) systems is shown in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0067] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communications system that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems is shown in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0068] Figure 3 An example of a reporting level architecture that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems is shown in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0069] Figure 4 An example of a process flow that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems is shown in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0070] Figure 5 and Figure 6 FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a device that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0071] Figure 7 FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a communications manager that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0072] Figure 8 FIG. 4 shows a diagram of a system including a device that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0073] Figure 9 and Figure 10 FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of a device that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0074] Figure 11 FIG. 6 shows a block diagram of a communications manager that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0075] Figure 12 FIG. 7 shows a diagram of a system including a device that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0076] Figures 13 to 16 FIG. 8 shows a flow diagram of a method that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0077] In some wireless communications systems, one or more network entities (e.g., base stations, access network entities, or other nodes) can use radio access network information to determine a location or position of a supported user equipment (UE). The radio access network information can be associated with UE-assisted positioning techniques, such as individual reference signal (e.g., positioning reference signal (PRS)) transmissions by network entities (and / or transmission / reception points (TRPs)) and reporting of radio signaling measurements by the UE. In some wireless communications systems, including some LTE systems, the reporting by the UE can be limited to a single, generic measurement for each network entity or base station communication. However, as data traffic increases, other reporting of radio signaling measurements cannot provide robust signaling within an enhanced communications environment, including in new radio (NR) systems.

[0078] As described herein, a UE can support configurations for reporting radio signaling measurements associated with received PRS resources, such as multi-level configurations. The UE can identify (and in some examples) communicate a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning or location information. Based on the identification or communication (which can be a communication with another device or network entity, such as a base station, access network entity, or other node), the UE can receive PRS transmissions and an indication of a reporting level from one or more nodes or TRPs. The UE can determine reporting parameters (e.g., a reporting quantity) based on the PRS resources (such as measurements of the received PRS resources) and format a message of the reporting parameters according to one or more multi-level reporting options associated with UE positioning. The multi-level reporting options can include reporting the determined reporting parameters at one or more of a resource level, a set level, a setup level, or generally for at least some (if not every) base station of the communication. In some examples, the formatted reporting level can be based on the received indication of the reporting level from the one or more base stations. In other examples, the UE can adjust the formatted reporting level according to one or more of available resources of a channel, a reporting quantity of the UE, or a configured positioning procedure or other condition. The described techniques improve robustness associated with reporting and, in some examples, reduce signaling overhead associated with determining positioning and location information of the UE.

[0079] Aspects of the disclosure are initially described in the context of a wireless communication system. Aspects of the disclosure are further described in the context of another wireless communication system, reporting level architecture, and process flows related to multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning. Aspects of the disclosure are further illustrated by and described in reference to apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flowcharts related to multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR.

[0080] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system 100 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio is shown in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The wireless communication system 100 includes base stations 105, UEs 115, and a core network 130. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 can be a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, an LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) network, an LTE-A Pro network, or a New Radio (NR) network. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 can support enhanced broadband communications, ultra-reliable (e.g., mission critical) communications, low latency communications, or communications with low-cost and low-complexity devices.

[0081] The base stations 105 can wirelessly communicate with the UEs 115 via one or more base station antennas. The base stations 105 described herein can include or can be referred to by those skilled in the art as a base transceiver station, a radio base station, an access point, a radio transceiver, a NodeB, an eNodeB (eNB), a next-generation NodeB or giga-nodeB (either of which can be referred to as a gNB), a Home NodeB, a Home eNodeB, or some other suitable terminology. Wireless communications system 100 can include base stations 105 of different types (e.g., macro or small cell base stations). The UEs 115 described herein can be able to communicate with various types of base stations 105 and network equipment including macro eNBs, small cell eNBs, gNBs, relay base stations, and the like.

[0082] Each base station 105 can be associated with a particular geographic coverage area 110 in which communication with various UEs 115 is supported. Each base station 105 can provide communication coverage for a respective geographic coverage area 110 via communication links 125 and communication links 125 between a base station 105 and a UE 115 can utilize one or more carriers. Communication links 125 shown in wireless communications system 100 can include uplink transmissions from a UE 115 to a base station 105, or downlink transmissions from a base station 105 to a UE 115. Downlink transmissions can also be called forward link transmissions and uplink transmissions can also be called reverse link transmissions.

[0083] The geographic coverage area 110 for a base station 105 can be divided into sectors making up a portion of the geographic coverage area 110, and each sector can be associated with a cell. For example, each base station 105 can provide communication coverage for a macro cell, a small cell, a hot spot, or other types of cells or various combinations of them. In some examples, a base station 105 can be movable and therefore provide communication coverage for a moving geographic coverage area 110. In some examples, different geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies can overlap, and overlapping geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies can be supported by the same base station 105 or by different base stations 105. The wireless communications system 100 can include, for example, a heterogeneous LTE / LTE-A / LTE-A Pro or NR network in which different types of base stations 105 provide coverage for various geographic coverage areas 110.

[0084] The term “cell” refers to a logical communication entity used for communication (e.g., through a carrier) with a base station 105 and can be associated with an identifier (e.g., physical cell identifier (PCID), virtual cell identifier (VCID)) used to distinguish neighboring cells operating via the same or different carriers. In some examples, a carrier can support multiple cells, and different cells can be configured according to different protocol types (e.g., machine type communication (MTC), narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT), enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), etc.) that can provide access for different types of devices to the underlying base stations 105. In some examples, the term “cell” can refer to a portion of the geographic coverage area 110 (e.g., a sector) over which a logical entity operates.

[0085] UEs 115 can be dispersed throughout the wireless communications system 100, and each UE 115 can be stationary or mobile. A UE 115 can also be referred to as a mobile device, a wireless device, a remote device, a handheld device, or a subscriber device, or some other suitable terminology, where the “device” can also be referred to as a unit, a station, a terminal, or a client. A UE 115 can be a personal electronic device such as a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a laptop computer, or a personal computer. In some examples, a UE 115 can also refer to a wireless local loop (WLL) station, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, an Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or an MTC device, etc., which can be implemented in various objects such as appliances, vehicles, meters, etc.

[0086] Some UEs 115, such as MTC or IoT devices, can be low cost or low complexity devices, and can provide for machine-to-machine (M2M) or Machine Type Communication (MTC) communication between devices (e.g., via machine-to-machine (M2M) communication). M2M communication or MTC can refer to data communication technologies that allow devices to communicate with one another or a base station 105 without human intervention. In some examples, M2M communication or MTC can include communications from devices that integrate sensors or meters to measure or capture information and relay that information to a central server or application program that can make use of that information or present that information to humans in interaction with the programs or applications. Some UEs 115 can be designed to collect information or enable automated behavior of machines. Applications for MTC devices include smart metering, inventory monitoring, water level monitoring, equipment monitoring, healthcare monitoring, wildlife monitoring, weather and geological event monitoring, fleet management and tracking, remote security sensing, physical access control, and transaction-based business charging.

[0087] Some UEs 115 can be configured to employ operating modes that reduce power consumption, such as half-duplex communications (e.g., a mode that supports one-way communication via transmission or reception but not simultaneously) In some examples, half-duplex communications can be performed at a reduced peak rate. Other power conservation techniques for UEs 115 include entering a power saving“deep sleep” mode when not engaging in active communications, or entering a state in which the transmission of signals is reduced, such as during a blackout or outage. In some examples, a UE 115 can be designed to support critical functions (e.g., mission critical functions), and a wireless communications system 100 can be configured to provide ultra-reliable

[0088] In some examples, a UE 115 can also be able to communicate directly with other UEs 115 (e.g., using a peer-to-peer (P2P) or device-to-device (D2D) protocol). One or more of a group of UEs 115 utilizing D2D communications can be within the geographic coverage area 110 of a base station 105. Other UEs 115 in the group can be outside the geographic coverage area 110 of a base station 105, or be otherwise unable to receive transmissions from a base station 105. In some examples, groups of UEs 115 communicating via D2D communications can utilize a one-to-many (1 :M) system in which each UE 115 transmits to every other UE 115 in the group. In some examples, a base station 105 facilitates the scheduling of resources for D2D communications. In other cases, D2D communications are carried out between UEs 115 without the involvement of a base station 105.

[0089] Base stations 105 can communicate with the core network 130 and with one another. For example, base stations 105 can interface with the core network 130 through backhaul links 132 (e.g., via an SI, N2, N3, or other interface). Base stations 105 can also communicate with one another, e.g., directly or indirectly (e.g., via the core network 130) through backhaul links 134 (e.g., via an X2, Xn, or other interface).

[0090] The core network 130 can provide user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing, or mobility functions. The core network 130 can be an evolved packet core (EPC), which can include at least one mobility management entity (MME), at least one serving gateway (S-GW), and at least one Packet Data Network (PDN) gateway (P-GW). The MME can manage non-access stratum (e.g., control plane) functions such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management for UEs 115 served by base stations 105 associated with an EPC. User IP packets can be transferred through the S-GW, which can be connected to the P-GW. The P-GW can provide IP address allocation as well as other functions. The P-GW can be connected to the network operators IP services. The operators IP services can include access to the Internet, Intranet, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or Packet-Switched (PS) streaming services.

[0091] At least some of the network entities or devices, such as a base station 105, can include or be associated with a component or subcomponent, such as an access network entity, which can be an example of an access node controller (ANC). Each access network entity can communicate with UEs 115 through a number of other access network transmission entities, which can be referred to as a radio head, a smart radio head, or a TRP. In some configurations, various functions of each access network entity or base station 105 can be distributed across various network devices (e.g., radio heads and access network controllers) or consolidated into a single network device (e.g., a base station 105).

[0092] The wireless communications system 100 can operate using one or more frequency bands, typically in the range of 300 Megahertz (MHz) to 300 Gigahertz (GHz). Often, the region from 300 MHz to 3 GHz is referred to as the ultra-high frequency (UHF) region or decimeter band, since the wavelengths range from approximately one decimeter to one meter in length. UHF waves can be blocked or redirected by buildings and environmental features. However, the waves can penetrate structures sufficiently for a macro cell to provide service to UEs 115 located indoors. Transmission of UHF waves can be associated with smaller antennas and shorter range (e.g., less than 100 km) compared to transmission using the smaller frequencies and longer waves of the high frequency (HF) or very high frequency (VHF) portion of the spectrum below 300 MHz.

[0093] The wireless communications system 100 can also operate in a super high frequency (SHF) region using frequency bands from 3 GHz to 30 GHz, also known as the centimeter band. The SHF region includes bands such as the 5 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band, which can be used opportunistically by devices that can be capable of tolerating interference from other users.

[0094] Wireless communications system 100 can also operate in an extremely high frequency (EHF) region using frequencies that can be between 30 GHz and 300 GHz, also known as the millimeter band. In some examples, wireless communications system 100 can support mmW communications between UEs 115 and base stations 105, and EHF antennas of the respective devices can be even smaller and more closely spaced than UHF antennas. In some examples, this can facilitate use of antenna arrays within a UE 115. However, the propagation of EHF transmissions can be subject to even more atmospheric and body absorption loss, compared to SHF or UHF transmissions, for example. The techniques disclosed herein can be employed across transmissions that use one or more different frequency regions, and designated use of bands across these frequency regions can differ by country or regulating body.

[0095] In some examples, wireless communications system 100 can utilize both licensed and unlicensed radio frequency spectrum bands. For example, wireless communications system 100 can employ License Assisted Access (LAA), LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U) radio access technology, or NR technology in an unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band such as the 5 GHz ISM band. When operating in unlicensed radio frequency spectrum bands, wireless devices such as base stations 105 and UEs 115 can employ listen-before talk (LBT) procedures to ensure the channel is idle before transmitting data. In some examples, operations in unlicensed bands can be based on a carrier aggregation configuration in conjunction with component carriers operating in a licensed band (e.g., LAA). Operations in unlicensed spectrum can include downlink transmissions, uplink transmissions, peer-to-peer transmissions, or combinations of these. Duplexing in unlicensed spectrum can be based on frequency division duplexing (FDD), time division duplexing (TDD), or combinations of both.

[0096] In some examples, base station 105 or UE 115 can be equipped with multiple antennas, which can be used to employ techniques such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communications, or beamforming. For example, wireless communications system 100 can use a transmission scheme between a transmitting device (e.g., a base station 105) and a receiving device (e.g., a UE 115), where the transmitting device is equipped with multiple antennas and the receiving devices are equipped with one or more antennas. MIMO communications can employ multiple

[0097] Beamforming, which can also be referred to as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception, is a signal processing technique that can be used at a transmitting device or a receiving device (e.g., a base station 105 or a UE 115) to shape or steer a beam of energy in a specific direction, such as along a line between the transmitting device and the receiving device. Beamforming can be achieved by combining the signals communicated by antennas of an antenna array in such a way that signals at particular orientations experience constructive interference while others experience destructive interference. The adjustment of signals communicated by the antennas can be done in real-time to effectively focus the energy in one direction at one moment and another direction at another moment, which can be based on the feedback from the receiving device. The resulting beam of energy can have substantial length, such as 1020m, which can cover a plurality of devices, such as 32 devices. The beam can thus be formed in a direction of the receiving device. The beam can be formed based on the direction of arrival of the signals received at the transmitting device from the receiving device. The beam can also be formed based on the direction of departure of the signals transmitted by the transmitting device to the receiving device.

[0098] In one example, a base station 105 can use multiple antennas or antenna arrays to conduct beamforming operations for directional communications with a UE 115. For instance, some signals (e.g., synchronization signals, reference signals, beam- selection signals, or other control signals) can be transmitted by a base station 105 multiple times in different directions, which can include a signal being transmitted according to different beamforming weight sets associated with different directions of transmission. Transmissions in different beam directions can be used to identify (e.g., by the base station 105 or a receiving device, such as a UE 115) a beam direction for subsequent transmission or reception by the base station 105.

[0099] Some signals, such as data signals associated with a particular receiving device, can be transmitted by a base station 105 in a single beam direction (e.g., a direction associated with the receiving device, such as a UE 115). In some examples, the beam direction associated with transmissions along a single beam direction can be determined based on a signal that was transmitted in different beam directions. For example, a UE 115 can receive one or more of the signals transmitted by the base station 105 in different directions, and the UE 115 can report an indication of the signal it received with the highest signal quality, or the highest signal quality above some threshold, or the like. Although these techniques are described with reference to signals transmitted by a base station 105, a UE 115 can employ similar techniques for transmitting signals in different directions (e.g., for identifying a beam direction for subsequent transmission or reception by the UE 115), or transmitting a signal in a single beam direction (e.g., for communicating data to a receiving device).

[0100] A receiving device (e.g., a UE 115, which can be an example of a mmW receiving device) can try multiple receive configurations by, for example, receiving via different antenna subarrays, processing received signals according to different antenna subarrays, applying to received signals different receive beamforming weight sets applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of an antenna array, or processing received signals according to different receive beamforming weight sets applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of an antenna array, any of which can be referred to as“listening” according to different receive beams or receive directions. In some examples, a receiving device can use a single receive beam to receive signals along a single beam direction (e.g., when receiving data signals). The single receive beam can be aligned in a beam direction determined based on listening according to different receive beam directions (e.g., a beam direction determined to have a highest signal strength, highest signal-to-noise ratio, or otherwise acceptable signal quality based on listening according to multiple beam directions).

[0101] In some cases, the antennas at a base station 105 or UE 115 can be located within one or more antenna arrays, which can support MIMO operations or transmit or receive beamforming. For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays can be co-located at an antenna assembly, such as an antenna tower. In some examples, antennas or antenna arrays associated with a base station 105 can be located in different geographic locations. A base station 105 can have an antenna array with a number of rows and columns of antenna ports that the base station 105 can use for beamforming in support of communication with UEs 115. Likewise, a UE 115 can have one or more antenna arrays that can support various MIMO or beamforming operations.

[0102] In some examples, the wireless communications system 100 can be a packet-based network that operates according to a layered protocol stack. In the user plane, communications at the bearer or Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) layer can be IP -based. A Radio Link Control (RLC) layer can perform packet segmentation and reassembly to communicate over logical channels. A Medium Access Control (MAC) layer can perform priority handling and multiplexing of logical channels into transport channels. The MAC layer can also use hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) to provide retransmission at the MAC layer to improve link efficiency. In the control plane, the Radio Resource Control (RRC) protocol layer can provide establishment, configuration, and maintenance of an RRC connection between a UE 115 and a base station 105 or core network 130 supporting radio bearers for user plane data. At the physical layer, transport channels can be mapped to physical channels.

[0103] In some examples, UEs 115 and base stations 105 can support retransmissions of data to increase the likelihood that data is received successfully. HARQ feedback is a technique

[0104] Time intervals in LTE or NR can be expressed in multiples of a basic time unit, which may, for example, be the sampling duration T s= 1 / 30,720,000 seconds. Time intervals can be expressed in multiples of a TTI, which can be one of various lengths, such as a slot or mini-slot. Time intervals can also be expressed in multiples of a subframe, which can be 1 millisecond (ms) in length. Time intervals can also be expressed in multiples of a frame, which can be 10 ms in length. Time intervals can also be expressed in multiples of a radio frame, which can be 10 ms in length. A frame can be a unit of scheduling (e.g., a set of resource blocks f = 307,200 T s A radio frame can be identified by a system frame number (SFN) in a range of 0 to 1023. Each frame can include 10 subframes numbered from 0 to 9, and each subframe can have a duration of 1 ms. A subframe can be further divided into 2 slots each having a duration of 0.5 ms, and each slot can contain 6 or 7 modulation symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of the cyclic prefix prepended to each symbol period). Each symbol period can contain 2048 sampling periods excluding the cyclic prefix. In some examples, a subframe can be the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communications system 100, and can be referred to as a transmission time interval (TTI). In other cases, a smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communications system 100 can be shorter than a subframe or can be dynamically selected (e.g., in bursts of shortened TTIs (sTTIs) or in selected component carriers using sTTIs).

[0105] In some wireless communications systems, a slot can also be divided into multiple mini-slots containing one or more symbols. In some cases, a symbol of a mini-slot or a mini-slot can be the smallest scheduling unit. For example, a duration of each symbol can vary depending on the subcarrier spacing or frequency band in which the UE 115 is operating, among other examples. In addition, some wireless communications systems can implement slot aggregation, in which multiple slots or mini-slots are aggregated together and used for communications between a UE 115 and a base station 105.

[0106] The term “carrier” refers to a set of radio frequency spectrum resources having a defined physical layer structure for supporting communications over a communication link 125. For example, a carrier of a communication link 125 can include a portion of a radio frequency spectrum band that operates according to physical layer channels for a given radio access technology. Each physical layer channel can carry user data, control information, or other signaling. A carrier can be associated with a pre-defined frequency channel (e.g., an evolved universal mobile telecommunication system terrestrial radio access (E-UTRA) absolute radio frequency channel number (EARFCN)) and can be positioned based on a channel raster for discovery by UEs 115. Carriers can be downlink or uplink (e.g., in an FDD mode), or be configured to carry downlink communications and uplink communications (e.g., in a TDD mode). In some examples, signal waveforms transmitted over a carrier can be made up of multiple sub-carriers (e.g., using multi-carrier modulation (MCM) techniques such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) or discrete Fourier transform spread OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM)).

[0107] The organizational structure for carriers can be different for different radio access technologies (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). For example, communications over carriers can be organized according to TTIs or slots, each of which can include user data as well as control information or signaling to support decoding the user data. Carriers can also include dedicated acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals or system information, among other examples) as well as control signaling that coordinates operations for the carrier. In some examples (e.g., in carrier aggregation configurations), a carrier can also have acquisition signaling or control signaling that coordinates operations for other carriers.

[0108] Physical channels can be multiplexed on a carrier according to various techniques. A physical control channel and a physical data channel can be multiplexed on a downlink carrier by using, for example, time-division multiplexing (TDM) techniques, frequency-division multiplexing (FDM) techniques, or hybrid TDM-FDM techniques. In some examples, control information transmitted in a physical control channel can be distributed across different control regions between different scheduling intervals (e.g., between common control regions or common search spaces and one or more UE-specific control regions or UE-specific search spaces).

[0109] A carrier can be associated with a particular bandwidth of the radio frequency spectrum, and in some examples the carrier bandwidth can be referred to as a “system bandwidth” of the carrier or wireless communications system 100. For example, the carrier bandwidth can be one of a number of determined bandwidths for carriers of a particular radio access technology (e.g., 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40, or 80 MHz). In some examples, each served UE 115 can be configured for operating over portions or all of the carrier bandwidth. In other examples, some UEs 115 can be configured for operating using a narrowband protocol type associated with a defined portion or range (e.g., set of subcarriers or RBs) within the carrier (e.g., “in-band” deployment of a narrowband protocol type).

[0110] In systems employing MCM techniques, a resource element can consist of one symbol duration (e.g., a duration of one modulation symbol) and one subcarrier, where the symbol duration and subcarrier spacing are inversely related. The number of bits carried by each resource element can depend on the modulation scheme (e.g., the order of the modulation scheme). Thus, the more resource elements that a UE 115 receives and the higher the order of the modulation scheme, the higher the data rates for the UE 115. In MIMO systems, a wireless communications resource can refer to a combination of a radio frequency spectrum resource, a time resource, and a spatial resource (e.g., spatial layers), and the use of multiple spatial layers can further increase the data rates for communications with a UE 115.

[0111] Devices of the wireless communications system 100 (e.g., base stations 105 or UEs 115) can have a hardware configuration that supports communications over a particular carrier bandwidth, or can be configured to support communications over one of a set of carrier bandwidths. In some examples, the wireless communications system 100 can include base stations 105 or UEs 115 that support simultaneous communications via carriers associated with more than one different carrier bandwidth.

[0112] Wireless communications system 100 can support communication with UEs 115 on multiple cells or carriers, a feature which can be referred to as carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. A UE 115 can be configured with multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers depending on the configuration of the wireless communications system 100. Carrier aggregation can be used with both FDD and TDD component carriers.

[0113] In some examples, the wireless communications system 100 can utilize enhanced component carriers (eCCs). An eCC can be characterized by one or more features including wider carrier or frequency channel bandwidth, shorter symbol duration, shorter TTI duration, or modified control channel configuration. In some examples, an eCC can be associated with a carrier aggregation configuration or a dual connectivity configuration (e.g., when multiple serving cells have a suboptimal or non-ideal backhaul link). An eCC can also be configured for use in unlicensed spectrum or shared spectrum (e.g., where more than one operator is

[0114] In some examples, an eCC can utilize a different symbol duration than other component carriers, which can include use of a reduced symbol duration as compared with symbol durations of other component carriers. A shorter symbol duration can be associated with increased spacing between adjacent subcarriers. A device, such as a UE 115 or base station 105, utilizing eCCs can transmit wideband signals (e.g., according to frequency channel or carrier bandwidths of 20, 40, 60, 80, or 100 MHz) at reduced symbol durations (e.g., 16.67 microseconds). A TTI in eCC can consist of one or multiple symbol periods. In some examples, the TTI duration (that is, the number of symbol periods in a TTI) can be variable.

[0115] Wireless communications system 100 can be an NR system that can utilize any combination of licensed, shared, and unlicensed spectrum bands, among others. The flexibility of eCC symbol duration and subcarrier spacing can allow for the use of eCC across multiple spectrums. In some examples, NR shared spectrum can increase spectrum utilization and spectral efficiency, specifically through dynamic vertical resource sharing (e.g., in the frequency domain) and horizontal (e.g., in the time domain) resource sharing.

[0116] As described herein, wireless communications system 100 can be an NR system and support communications using communication links 125 between one or more base stations 105 and supported UEs 115. UEs 115 can be dispersed throughout the wireless communications system 100, and each UE 115 can be stationary or mobile. Wireless communications system 100 can minimize permanent online transmissions and support forward capacity, including transmission of reference signals based on needs at base stations 105 or UEs 115. As part of communications, each of base stations 105 and UEs 115 can support reference signal transmissions for operation, including channel estimation, beam management and scheduling, and wireless device positioning within one or more coverage areas 110.

[0117] For example, a base station 105 can transmit one or more downlink reference signals for NR communications, including channel state information (CSI) reference signal (CSI-RS) transmissions. Each of the CSI-RS transmissions can be configured for a particular UE 115 to estimate a channel and report channel quality information. The reported channel quality information can be used for scheduling or link adaptation at the base station 105 or as part of mobility or beam management procedures for directional transmissions associated with enhanced channel resources.

[0118] The base stations 105 can configure CSI-RS transmissions on one or more CSI-RS resources of a channel. A CSI-RS resource can start at any OFDM symbol of a slot and occupy one or more symbols, depending on a configured number of ports. For example, a CSI-RS resource can span one symbol of a slot and contain one port for transmission. The one or more CSI-RS resources can span multiple CSI-RS resource sets configured according to a CSI-RS resource setting of the base station 105. The structure of the one or more CSI-RS resources within a CSI-RS transmission, the CSI-RS resource sets, and the CSI-RS resource setting can be referred to as a multi-level resource setting. For example, a multi-level CSI-RS resource setting of the base station 105 can include up to 16 CSI-RS resource sets, and each CSI-RS resource set can contain up to 64 CSI-RS resources. In some examples, the base station 105 can support a configured number of different CSI-RS resources (e.g., 128) on one or more CSI-RS resource sets.

[0119] In some examples, the base station 105 can provide an indication associated with a CSI-RS transmission directed to the UE 115, such as the label “Repetition = ON.” The indication can define whether the UE 115 can assume that a CSI-RS resource included within a reference signal (e.g., a non-zero power (NZP) CSI-RS transmission) is associated with the same downlink spatial domain transmission filter and corresponds to a single transmission beam at the base station 105. The indication can be configured according to a higher layer signaling parameter (e.g., reportQuantity) associated with all reporting settings linked with a CSI-RS resource set. For example, the base station 105 can configure the reportQuantity parameter to a set indication that indicates a single transmission beam (e.g., “cri-RSRP,” “none,” etc.).

[0120] Upon reception, the UE 115 can identify a configured set indication associated with the received higher layer signaling parameter. In some examples, such as a “cri-RSRP” report, the UE 115 can determine CSI parameters of the one or more CSI-RS resources and report measurements according to an improved reporting configuration. For example, the UE 115 can determine CSI parameters (e.g., a reference signal received power (RSRP) value) of the one or more channel resources. As one example, the UE 115 can then adjust the report according to a configured channel resource indicator (CRI) value, where the CRI value corresponds to an index of a resource entry associated with the one or more CSI-RS resources in a respective CSI resource set used for channel measurements.

[0121] In some examples, the base stations 105 can transmit one or more additional downlink reference signals for communication, including Positioning Reference Signal, PRS, transmissions. The PRS transmissions can be configured for a particular UE 115 to measure and report one or more reporting parameters (e.g., reported quantities) associated with positioning and location information. The base stations 105 can use the reported information as part of a UE-assisted positioning technique. The PRS transmissions and reporting parameter feedback can support various location services (e.g., navigation systems, emergency communications). In some examples, the reporting parameters supplement one or more additional location systems supported by the UE 115, such as Global Positioning System (GPS) techniques.

[0122] The base stations 105 can configure PRS transmissions on one or more PRS resources of a channel. A PRS resource can span resource elements of multiple physical resource blocks (PRBs) within one or more OFDM symbols of a slot, depending on a configured number of ports. For example, a PRS resource can span one symbol of a slot and contain one port for transmission. In any OFDM symbol, a PRS resource can occupy contiguous PRBs. In some examples, PRS transmissions can be mapped to contiguous OFDM symbols of a slot. In other examples, PRS transmissions can be mapped to scattered OFDM symbols of a slot. Furthermore, PRS transmissions can support frequency hopping within PRBs of a channel.

[0123] The one or more PRS resources can span multiple PRS resource sets according to a PRS resource setting of the base station 105. The structure of the one or more PRS resources, PRS resource sets, and PRS resource settings within a PRS transmission can be referred to as a multi-level resource setting. For example, a multi-level PRS resource setting of the base station 105 can include multiple PRS resource sets, and each PRS resource set can contain a set of PRS resources (such as a set of 4 PRS resources).

[0124] The UE 115 can receive PRS transmissions on one or more PRS resources of a slot. The UE 115 can determine reporting parameters for at least some (if not every) of the PRS resources included in the transmissions. The reporting parameters for each PRS resource (which can include reported quantities) can include one or more of a time of arrival (TOA), a reference signal time difference (RSTD), a reference signal received power (RSRP), an angle, a PRS identification number, a receive-to-transmit difference (UE Rx-Tx), a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), or a reference signal received quality (RSRQ).

[0125] Techniques for transmitting one or more reporting parameters according to an improved reporting configuration are described. The reporting configuration can be based on a multi-level resource setting of PRS transmissions and can include multi-level reporting for positioning of the UE 115. In some examples, the UE 115 can format a report at a resource level and transmit reporting parameters for each PRS resource of the PRS transmissions. In other examples, the UE 115 can format a report at a set level and transmit selected reporting parameters corresponding to each PRS resource set of the PRS setting or configured according to the base station 105. In other examples, the UE 115 can format a report at a setting level and transmit selected reporting parameters for at least some, if not every, of the positioning reference signal settings of the PRS transmissions. In other examples, the UE 115 can format a report at a base station level and transmit reporting parameters to the base station 105. The described techniques can improve reporting and, in some examples, reduce signaling overhead associated with determining positioning and location.

[0126] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communications system 200 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in NR systems according to aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The wireless communications system 200 can include one or more base stations 105-a and 105-b that support communications with a UE 115-a, which can be a reference Figure 1 Examples of the corresponding devices are described. In some examples, the base station 105-a can correspond to a serving base station for the UE 115-a and the base station 105-b can correspond to a neighboring base station. In other examples, the base station 105-b can correspond to a serving base station for the UE 115-a and the base station 105-a can correspond to a neighboring base station. In some examples, the wireless communications system 200 can implement aspects of the wireless communications system 100.

[0127] In some examples, UE 115-a can transmit an indication to base station 105-a (which can include a configured reporting level) that includes a capability of the UE or related to the UE for reporting location and positioning information. The indication can be part of a UE-assisted positioning technique and can help base station 105-a determine a location or position of UE 115-a within coverage area 110-a. Based on the indication, base station 105-a can configure signaling associated with base station 105-a or one or more neighboring base stations (such as base station 105-b), or both. The configured signaling can include PRS transmissions on one or more resources of a channel associated with communication link 205-a and one or more reporting levels of UE 115-a. The one or more resources can correspond to PRS resources, each of which can span resource elements of contiguous PRBs within one or more OFDM symbols of a scheduled time slot for transmission. As part of a multi-level resource setup, the one or more PRS resources can span multiple PRS resource sets, each of which can be associated with a respective PRS resource setup (e.g., of base station 105-a or a network entity), one or more neighboring base stations (such as base station 105-b), or one or more TRPs associated with the base station, or both.

[0128] Base station 105-a can transmit PRS transmissions to UE 115-a as part of downlink reference signaling. As part of a beam sweep transmission, base station 105-a can transmit PRS resources on one or more directional beams. In some examples, a PRS resource is associated with time and frequency resources of one TRP. In some implementations, each PRS resource setup at base station 105-a can support multiple ports for transmitting PRS transmissions on a configured set of transmission beams. As part of a multi-level resource setup, each PRS resource set of a PRS resource setup can contain one port for transmission within a time slot. In some examples, a PRS resource set can be associated with one or more PRS resources of one TRP. In some examples, a PRS resource setup can contain multiple PRS resource sets, where a PRS resource set can be from one TRP or multiple TRPs. In some examples, a PRS resource setup can provide time resources and / or frequency resources in a different layer than another PRS resource setup. As such, UE 115-a can operate under a condition that each PRS resource set includes PRS resources that are associated with the same downlink spatial domain transmission filter and correspond to a single transmission beam at base station 105-a.

[0129] The UE 115-a can receive PRS transmissions on PRBs containing one or more PRS resources. The UE 115-a can adjust (e.g., sweep) one or more receive beams for receiving the one or more PRS resources. The PRS transmissions can be configured such that the UE 115-a can measure and report one or more reporting parameters associated with the received transmission and receive beam pairs. For example, the UE 115-a can receive the PRS transmissions and determine reporting parameters for each PRS resource included in the transmissions. In some examples, the reporting parameters for each PRS resource can include one or more signal quality measurements of the received directional transmissions. For example, the UE 115-a can determine one or more of RSRP, angle, PRS identification number, reference signal SNR, RSRQ, etc. as part of the reporting parameter determination for a PRS resource. In other examples, the UE 115-a can determine one or more timing measurements of the received directional transmissions. For example, the UE 115-a can determine one or more of TOA, RSTD, or UE Rx-Tx difference as part of the reporting parameter determination for a PRS resource.

[0130] Based on the received multi-level resource settings for the PRS transmissions, the UE 115-a can determine a reporting configuration for transmitting location and position information to the base station 105-a. For example, the UE 115-a can support a multi-level reporting configuration for transmitting one or more reporting parameters. In some examples, the multi-level reporting configuration can support granular reporting of the reporting parameters (which can include reporting quantities). Additionally or alternatively, the UE 115-a can support one or more generic formats for transmitting one or more reporting parameters in response to the received PRS transmissions.

[0131] For example, the UE 115-a can format the reports at a resource level and transmit reporting parameters for each PRS resource of the PRS transmissions. In some implementations, the resource level reporting can be referred to as level 1 reporting at the UE 115-a. By determining reporting parameters for each PRS resource of the PRS transmissions, the UE 115-a can provide measurement information for multiple transmission / receive beam pairs of the PRS transmissions. For example, for each hypothetical transmission beam of a PRS resource set, the UE 115-a can provide measurements related to multiple receive beams corresponding to the reporting parameters for each PRS resource included in the PRS resource set.

[0132] In other examples, the UE 115-a can format the report at the set level and transmit selected report parameters for each PRS resource set corresponding to the PRS settings or configured according to the base station 105-a. In some implementations, the set level report can be referred to as a level 2 report by the UE 115-a. By providing selected report parameters for each PRS resource set transmitted by the PRS, the UE 115-a can provide measurement information for different transmission beams associated with the PRS resource settings. The selected report parameters can be associated with included PRS resources of each PRS resource set. For example, the UE 115-a can identify the report parameters associated with the PRS resources of the PRS resource set as the selected report parameters. The selected report parameters can be associated with a reference identification value for the level 2 report. In other examples, the UE 115-a can combine measurements for multiple or, in some implementations, all transmission-reception beam pairs of a PRS resource set and transmit a single report parameter based on the combined measurements.

[0133] As part of the level 1 or level 2 report, the UE 115-a can be configured for a differential report associated with the report parameters. For example, the UE 115-a can identify a reference report parameter associated with a PRS resource (for a level 1 report) or a PRS resource set of a configured PRS resource setting (for a level 2 report). The UE 115-a can then determine one or more additional report parameters corresponding to the PRS resource (for a level 1 report) or to the PRS resource set of the PRS resource setting (for a level 2 report) or to the PRS resource sets configured according to the PRS resource setting. The one or more additional report parameters, which can include a report quantity, can be based on a measurement difference relative to the reference report parameter. The differential report can reduce signaling overhead associated with transmitting the one or more report parameters.

[0134] In other examples, UE 115-a can format the report at a setting level and transmit selected report parameters for each PRS setting associated with the received PRS transmissions. In some implementations, the setting level report can be referred to as a level 3 report. By providing selected report parameters for each PRS resource setting, UE 115-a can provide measurement information for each configured setting, which can include different transmission beams for one or more PRS resource sets. The selected report parameters can be associated with the included PRS resources of the PRS resource setting. For example, UE 115-a can identify report parameters associated with PRS resources corresponding to a PRS resource set or configured according to the PRS setting as selected report parameters. The selected report parameters can be associated with a reference identification value for the level 3 report. In other examples, UE 115-a can combine measurements for multiple or, in some examples, all transmission-reception beam pairs of one or more PRS resource settings and transmit a single report parameter based on the combined measurements.

[0135] In other examples, UE 115-a can generally format the report for base station 105-a and transmit a single selected report parameter in response to the received PRS transmissions. In some implementations, the base station level report can be referred to as a level 4 report. The selected report parameter can be associated with the included PRS resources of the PRS transmissions. For example, UE 115-a can identify report parameters associated with PRS resources of one or more PRS resource sets included in the PRS transmissions. The selected report parameter can be associated with a reference identification value for the level 4 report. In other examples, UE 115-a can combine measurements for one or more, if not all, transmission-reception beam pairs of the PRS resources and transmit a single report parameter based on the combined measurements.

[0136] UE 115-a can transmit one or more report parameters to base station 105-a according to supported multi-level reporting for uplink shared channel resources with respect to a channel. The multi-level configuration and reporting can include transmitting one or more report parameters according to one of the configured reporting levels. Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, UE 115-a can support multiple reporting levels on an inter-setting or intra-setting level. For example, UE 115-a can configure a response including level 1 reporting for a subset of one or more PRS resource sets included in a configured PRS resource setting and level 2 reporting for an additional subset of one or more PRS resource sets.

[0137] In some examples, UE 115-a can configure the transmission according to a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning at UE 115-a, as indicated. In other examples, UE 115-a can configure the transmission according to a subsequent indication included with the received PRS transmission by base station 105-a. In other examples, UE 115-a can configure the transmission according to a positioning procedure or resource setup. For example, UE 115-a can determine an available uplink shared channel resource size and adjust a reporting level for transmitting one or more reporting parameters. In other examples, UE 115-a can identify a total number of resources associated with the PRS transmission (such as a number of PRS resources in a PRS resource set, a number of PRS sets in a PRS setup, a number of PRS setups configured by base station 105-b, or a number of additional base stations) and alter a reporting level for transmitting one or more reporting parameters.

[0138] For some positioning procedures, such as observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) positioning or angle of departure (AOD) positioning, different reporting levels can be configured by UE 115-a. For example, for OTDOA-only positioning, UE 115-a can provide one or more reporting parameters that include RSTD values and are configured according to a level 3 or level 4 format of a response. Alternatively, for AOD-based procedures, UE 115-a can include angle or beam identification values in one or more reporting parameters according to a level 1 or level 2 format of a response. Additionally or alternatively, if both downlink PRS transmissions and uplink PRS transmissions are configured as part of a communication on communication link 205-a, resource setups for transmitting one or more reporting parameters can be defined as pairs. For example, each resource setup pair can include a PRS resource setup for a downlink PRS transmission and a sounding reference signal (SRS) resource setup for an uplink PRS transmission on the channel.

[0139] As described herein, UE 115-a can support UE-assisted positioning techniques for each of one or more base stations 105 or TRPs within a coverage area 110 for which UE 115-a is supported. For example, similar to a multi-level reporting for positioning associated with base station 105-a, UE 115-a can transmit an indication (such as a configured reporting level) to base station 105-b that includes a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of UE 115-a. The indication can be part of a UE-assisted positioning technique and assist base station 105-b in determining a location or position of UE 115-a (e.g., within coverage area 110-b).

[0140] The base station 105-b can configure PRS transmissions and an indication of a reporting level at the UE 115-a for the base station 105-b or one or more neighboring base stations. The PRS transmissions can span one or more resources of a channel associated with the communication link 205-b. As part of a multi-level resource setting, the one or more PRS resources can span multiple PRS resource sets, each corresponding to or configured according to a PRS resource setting at the base station 105-b or one or more neighboring base stations.

[0141] Based on the received multi-level resource setting for PRS transmissions, the UE 115-a can determine a reporting configuration for location and position information. For example, the UE 115-a can support a multi-level reporting configuration for transmitting one or more reporting parameters, which can be an example of a reporting quantity. For example, the multi-level reporting options can include reporting the determined reporting parameters at a resource level (level 1), a set level (level 2), a setting level (level 3), or generally for at least some, if not every, base station of the communication (level 4). The UE 115-a can then transmit the one or more reporting parameters to the base station 105-b according to the determined reporting configuration.

[0142] In some examples, as part of a level 1 or level 2 reporting, the UE 115-a can be configured for differential reporting associated with the reporting parameters. For example, the UE 115-a can identify a reference reporting parameter associated with a PRS resource (for level 1 reporting) or a PRS resource set of a configured PRS resource setting (for level 2 reporting). The UE 115-a can then determine one or more additional reporting parameters based on a measured difference relative to the reference reporting parameter, the one or more additional reporting parameters corresponding to a PRS resource of the PRS resource set (for level 1 reporting) or a PRS resource set corresponding to or configured according to the PRS resource setting (for level 2 reporting).

[0143] In other examples, as part of a level 3 or level 4 report, UE 115-a can determine a difference value for measuring one or more timing values (such as RSTDs) associated with one or more reporting parameters. For example, base station 105-b can support multiple PRS settings as part of PRS transmissions. Accordingly, UE 115-a can determine one or more RSTD values (for a level 3 report) by determining a difference between measured TOA values for a transmit and receive beam pair associated with each of the one or more PRS settings. Similarly, UE 115-a can determine RSTD values (for a level 4 report) using measured values for each of base stations 105-a and 105-b. For example, UE 115-a can determine one or more RSTD values from a difference between measured TOA values for a configured PRS setting of base station 105-a and measured TOA values for a configured PRS setting of base station 105-b.

[0144] For some positioning procedures, such as observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) positioning or angle of departure (AOD) positioning, different reporting levels can be configured by UE 115-a. For example, for OTDOA-only positioning, UE 115-a can provide one or more reporting parameters that include RSTD values and are configured according to a level 3 or level 4 format of the response. Alternatively, for AOD-based procedures, UE 115-a can include angle and beam identification values in one or more reporting parameters according to a level 1 or level 2 format of the response. Additionally or alternatively, if both downlink PRS transmissions and uplink PRS transmissions are configured as part of communications on communication link 205-b, resource settings for transmitting the one or more reporting parameters can be defined as pairs.

[0145] Based on the received one or more reporting parameters, each of base stations 105-a and 105-b can determine positioning and location information related to UE 115-a. The determined positioning information can support various location services provided by network resources on communication link 205, including various location services such as navigation systems or emergency communications. Additionally, the determined location and position information for UE 115-a can supplement one or more additional location systems supported by UE 115-a, such as GPS technology. The multi-level configuration and reporting by UE 115-a can improve robustness between UE 115-a and each of base stations 105-a.

[0146] Figure 3 An example of a reporting level architecture 300 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio is shown in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. Reporting level architecture 300 can be implemented by a UE as part of UE-assisted positioning, as referenced to FIG. 1. Reporting level architecture 300 can be implemented by a UE as part of UE-based positioning, as referenced to FIG. 2. Reporting level architecture 300 can be implemented by a UE as part of network-based positioning, as referenced to FIG. 3. Figure 1And Figure 2 The reporting level architecture 300 can include one or more settings or reporting levels for multi-level reporting and sending of reporting parameters to indicate UE positioning as described. The reporting level architecture 300 can include one or more settings or reporting levels for multi-level reporting and sending of reporting parameters to indicate UE positioning as described.

[0147] As described herein, a UE can receive PRS transmissions from a base station. The PRS transmissions can span multiple PRS resource sets, each PRS resource set corresponding to or being configured according to a PRS resource setting at the base station. The PRS transmissions can be configured such that the UE can determine and report one or more reporting parameters associated with received transmission and reception beam pairs. In some examples, the reporting parameters for each PRS resource can include one or more signal quality measurements of the received directional transmissions. For example, the UE can determine one or more of RSRP, angle, PRS identification number, reference signal SNR, RSRQ, etc. as part of the reporting parameter determination for a PRS resource. In other examples, the UE 115-a can determine one or more timing measurements of the received directional transmissions. For example, the UE can determine one or more of TOA, RSTD, or UE Rx-Tx difference as part of the reporting parameter determination for a PRS resource. Additionally or alternatively, the UE can determine any quantity or combination of reporting parameters, which can include the reporting parameters.

[0148] Based on the received multi-level resource settings of the PRS transmissions, the UE can determine a reporting configuration for sending location and position information to the base station. For example, the UE can support a multi-level reporting configuration for sending one or more reporting parameters. In some examples, the multi-level reporting configuration can support granular reporting of the reporting parameters. Additionally or alternatively, the UE can support one or more generic formats for sending one or more reporting parameters.

[0149] In some examples, the UE can generally format a report for the base station and send a single reporting parameter in response to the received PRS transmissions. For example, the UE can select a single reporting parameter to indicate relevant measurements for each transmission and reception beam pair associated with one or more configured PRS resource settings of the received PRS transmissions. The selected reporting parameter can be associated with included PRS resources of the PRS transmissions. For example, the UE can identify a reporting parameter associated with a PRS resource of one or more PRS resource sets included in the PRS transmissions. The selected reporting parameter can be associated with a reference identification value of a reporting level. In other examples, the UE can combine measurements for all transmission reception beam pairs of a PRS resource and send a single reporting parameter based on the combined measurements.

[0150] As part of the reporting, the UE can determine a difference for measuring one or more timing values (such as RSTD) associated with the selected report parameter. For example, the UE can determine an RSTD value by determining a difference between a measured TOA value for one or more configured PRS resource settings and a measured TOA value for one or more additional base stations supporting communications with the UE. The UE can then format the selected report parameter to include the determined RSTD value associated with the measured difference.

[0151] In some examples, the UE can format the report at a setting level and transmit the selected report parameter for each PRS resource setting associated with a received PRS transmission. By providing the selected report parameter for each PRS resource setting, the UE can provide measurement information associated with one or more supported transmission beams for each PRS resource setting. For example, the UE can provide the selected report parameter for a first PRS resource setting (e.g., PRS resource setting 1) associated with one or more transmission beams (including Tx beam 1, Tx beam 2, and up to Tx beam N TX B ) associated with one or more PRS resource sets (e.g., PRS resource set 1, PRS resource set 2, up to PRS resource set N). The selected report parameter for PRS resource setting 1 can include a report associated with one or more PRS resource sets (e.g., PRS resource set 1, PRS resource set 2, up to PRS resource set N).

[0152] The selected report parameter can be associated with included PRS resources of each PRS resource setting. For example, the UE can identify a report parameter associated with a PRS resource corresponding to a PRS resource set configured in accordance with or in accordance with a PRS setting as the selected report parameter. The selected report parameter can be associated with a reference identification value. In other examples, the UE can combine measurements for all pairs of transmission reception beams of one or more PRS resource settings and transmit a single report parameter for each PRS resource setting based on the combined measurements.

[0153] As part of the reporting, the UE can determine a difference for measuring one or more timing values (such as RSTD) associated with the selected report parameter. Accordingly, the UE can determine an RSTD value by determining a difference between measured TOA values for pairs of transmission and reception beams associated with each of the one or more PRS settings. The UE can format the selected report parameter to include the determined RSTD value associated with the measured difference.

[0154] In some examples, the UE can format the report at the set level and transmit selected report parameters for each PRS resource set corresponding to or configured according to the PRS resource settings of the base station. As part of the report, the UE can assume that the PRS resources included within each received PRS resource set are associated with the same downlink spatial domain transmission filter and correspond to a single transmission beam at the base station. By providing selected report parameters for each PRS resource set, the UE can provide measurement information for one or more receive beams (e.g., receive beam sweeping) related to each assumed transmission beam. For example, the UE can provide selected report parameters for each PRS resource set corresponding to or configured according to PRS resource setting 1 (e.g., PRS resource set 1, PRS resource set 2, through PRS resource set N). Each of the PRS resource sets can be associated with one or more receive beams (e.g., Rx beam 1 through Rx beam N RX,B ) associated with the PRS resource set.

[0155] The selected report parameters can be associated with the included PRS resources of each PRS resource set. For example, the UE can identify the report parameters associated with the PRS resources of a PRS resource set as the selected report parameters. The selected report parameters can be associated with a reference identification value. In other examples, the UE can combine the measurements for all the transmit-receive beam pairs of a PRS resource set and transmit a single report parameter based on the combined measurements.

[0156] As part of the report, the UE can be configured for a differential report associated with the report parameters. For example, the UE can identify a reference report parameter associated with a PRS resource set of a configured PRS resource setting. The UE can then determine one or more additional report parameters for one or more additional PRS resource sets corresponding to the PRS resource setting. The one or more additional report parameters can be based on a measurement difference relative to the reference report parameter. The differential report can reduce the signaling overhead associated with transmitting one or more report parameters.

[0157] In some examples, the UE can format the report at the resource level and transmit a report parameter for each PRS resource associated with a received PRS transmission. As part of the report, the UE can sweep the receive beams for each PRS resource. Each PRS resource of the PRS transmission can be associated with a port for transmission in a slot and can have a configured periodicity and slot offset.

[0158] For example, a first receive beam (e.g., Rx beam 1) can receive a PRS resource (e.g., PRS resource 1) on a slot associated with the PRS transmission. PRS resource 1 can be associated with a port used for transmission at the base station and transmitted according to a configured periodicity and slot offset. Based on this reception, the UE can identify a start and end time of one or more PRBs carrying PRS resource 1, a start and end time of one or more symbols in the slot, and one or more parameters (e.g., vshift) used to determine a frequency positioning of signaling associated with PRS resource 1. The UE can then determine one or more signal quality measurements or timing measurements (such as TOA1, as illustrated) associated with the reporting parameter determination for PRS resource 1.

[0159] Similarly, in other examples, the first receive beam (e.g., Rx beam 1) can receive a subsequent PRS resource (e.g., PRS resource 3) as part of an additional PRS resource set of the PRS transmission. Based on this reception, the UE can identify a start and end time of one or more PRBs carrying PRS resource 3, a start and end time of one or more symbols in the slot, and one or more parameters (e.g., vshift) used to determine a frequency positioning of signaling associated with PRS resource 3. The UE can then determine one or more signal quality measurements or timing measurements (such as TOA3, as illustrated) associated with the reporting parameter determination for PRS resource 3. By determining reporting parameters for each PRS resource of the PRS transmission, the UE can provide measurement information for multiple transmission / reception beam pairs of the PRS transmission. For example, for each hypothesized transmission beam of the PRS resource set, the UE can provide measurements related to multiple reception beams that correspond to reporting parameters (such as TOA2, TOA4, etc.) for each PRS resource included in the PRS resource set.

[0160] Additionally, or alternatively, the UE can be configured for differential reporting associated with the reporting parameters. For example, the UE can identify a reference reporting parameter associated with a PRS resource included in the PRS resource set. The UE can then determine one or more additional reporting parameters corresponding to one or more additional PRS resources of the PRS resource set. The one or more additional reporting parameters can be based on a measured difference relative to the reference reporting parameter. Differential reporting can reduce signaling overhead associated with transmitting one or more reporting parameters.

[0161] Figure 4 An example of a process flow 400 that supports multi-stage configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio is shown, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The process flow 400 can include operations by a UE 115-b and a base station 105-c, which can be the same as or similar to the UEs 115 and base stations 105 previously described, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The process flow 400 can implement aspects of the example apparatus 200 and / or 300. Figures 1 to 3Examples of corresponding devices are described. The base station 105-c can correspond to a network entity of the UE 115-b, a serving base station, or a neighboring base station. The process flow 400 can include aspects of multi-level configuration and reporting associated with UE positioning and location information. Alternative examples of the following can be implemented, where some steps can be performed in a different order than described or not performed at all. In some implementations, steps can include additional features not mentioned below, or additional steps can be added.

[0162] At 405, the UE 115-b can transmit an indication to the base station 105-c, the indication including a capability for the UE 115-b to report location and positioning information. The indication can correspond to a configured reporting level at the UE 115-b and can be part of a UE-assisted positioning technique. For example, the indication can include a configuration at the UE 115-b to determine reporting parameters associated with a resource level, a set level, a setting level, or generally for positioning of the base station 105-c.

[0163] At 410, the base station 105-c can receive the indication transmission from the UE 115-b. In some examples, the base station 105-c can route the indication to a location management function (LMF) in communication with the base station 105-c. Based on the indication, the base station 105-c and / or the LMF can determine (or identify) a configuration for performing PRS transmissions. For example, the base station 105-c and / or the LMF can identify the configuration for performing PRS transmissions from a lookup table (or similar data structure, indexing operation, etc.) in response to the received indication. The PRS transmissions can be associated with the base station 105-c or one or more neighboring base stations supporting communications with the UE 115-b. The configuration can correspond to a multi-level resource setting, the multi-level resource configuration including one or more PRS resources across multiple PRS resource sets, each PRS resource set corresponding to a PRS resource setting at the base station 105-c or configured according thereto. That is, in some cases, the UE 115-b can determine which of one or more reporting levels to use based on the received configuration, while the one or more reporting levels do not have to be explicitly signaled or communicated by the base station 105-c and / or the LMF. Additionally, the configuration can include an indication of the one or more reporting levels at the UE 115-b as well as one or more neighboring base stations.

[0164] At 415, the base station 105-c can transmit the PRS transmission on the one or more symbols of the configured time slot as part of the downlink reference signaling to the UE 115-b. The base station 105-c can transmit the PRS transmission via an associated TRP and can transmit one or more PRS resources of the PRS transmission on one or more directional beams as part of a beam sweep transmission. For example, each PRS resource setting at the base station 105-c can support multiple ports for transmitting the PRS transmission on a configured set of transmission beams. As part of a multi-level resource setting, each PRS resource set of the PRS resource setting can contain one port for transmission within a time slot.

[0165] At 420, the UE 115-b can receive one or more PRS resources of the PRS transmission via the PRBs of the time slot. The UE 115-b can assume that the PRS resources included within each PRS resource set are associated with the same downlink spatial domain transmission filter and correspond to a single transmission beam at the base station 105-c. The PRS transmission can be configured such that the UE 115-b can measure and / or compute and report one or more reporting parameters associated with the received transmission and reception beam pairs. For example, the UE 115-b can receive the PRS transmission and determine reporting parameters for each PRS resource included in the transmission.

[0166] At 425, the UE 115-b can transmit the one or more reporting parameters to the base station 105-c and, in some examples, the base station 105-c can route the one or more reporting parameters to the LMF according to a determined reporting configuration. For example, the UE 115-b can format the report at a resource level and transmit reporting parameters for at least one PRS resource of the PRS transmission. In other examples, the UE 115-b can format the report at a set level and transmit selected reporting parameters corresponding to each PRS resource set of a PRS setting or configured according to the base station 105-c. In other examples, the UE 115-b can format the report at a setting level and transmit selected reporting parameters of at least one positioning reference signal setting of the PRS transmission. In other examples, the UE 115-b can format the report at a base station level and transmit the reporting parameters to the base station 105-c.

[0167] The base station 105-c can receive the one or more reporting parameters and the base station 105-c and / or the LMF can determine positioning and location information related to the UE 115-b.

[0168] Figure 5A block diagram 500 of a device 505 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio is shown, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The device 505 can be an example of aspects of a UE 115 as described herein. The device 505 can include a receiver 510, a communications manager 515, and a transmitter 520. The device 505 can also include a processor. Each of these components can be in communication with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0169] The receiver 510 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio, etc.). Information can be passed on to other components of the device 505. The receiver 510 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 820 described with reference to FIG. 8. The receiver 510 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 8

[0170] The communications manager 515 can initiate or generate an indication for reporting a capability of the UE related to measurements for positioning, for transmission by the transmitter 520 or transceiver to a base station or network entity. The communications manager 515 can receive (e.g., obtain via the receiver 510 or transceiver) from the base station or network entity, based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE. The communications manager 515 can determine one or more reporting parameters associated with positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations. The communications manager 515 can initiate or generate the one or more reporting parameters for transmission to the base station or network entity based on the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE based on the one or more configurations. The communications manager 515 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 810 described herein.

[0171] The actions performed by the communications manager 515 as described herein can be implemented to realize one or more potential advantages. One implementation can allow a UE 115 to reduce signaling or information overhead by allowing the UE 115 to report relevant resource level measurements for different beam pairs and / or relevant set level measurements for different transmission beams after the UE 115 combines measurements performed across receive beams for the same transmission beam. Another implementation can provide improved quality of service and reliability at the UE 115 as latency and the number of separate resources allocated to the UE 115 can be reduced.

[0172] ​The communications manager 515, or its sub-components, can be implemented in hardware, code (e.g., software or firmware) executed by a processor, or any combination thereof. If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functions of the communications manager 515, or its sub-components can be executed by a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field- programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described in the present disclosure. The communications manager 515 or its sub-components can be physically located in different locations, including being distributed as sub-components across multiple physical components. In some examples, the communications manager 515 or its sub-components can be a separate and distinct component in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure. In some examples, the communications manager 515 or its sub-components can be combined with one or more other hardware components, including but not limited to an input / output (I / O) component, a transceiver, a network server, another computing device, one or more other components described in the present disclosure, or a combination thereof in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure.

[0173] The communications manager 515, or its sub-components, can be implemented in hardware, code (e.g., software or firmware) executed by a processor, or any combination thereof. If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functions of the communications manager 515, or its sub-components can be executed by a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field- programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described in the present disclosure. The communications manager 515 or its sub-components can be physically located in different locations, including being distributed as sub-components across multiple physical components. In some examples, the communications manager 515 or its sub-components can be a separate and distinct component in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure. In some examples, the communications manager 515 or its sub-components can be combined with one or more other hardware components, including but not limited to an input / output (I / O) component, a transceiver, a network server, another computing device, one or more other components described in the present disclosure, or a combination thereof in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure.

[0174] The transmitter 520 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 505. In some examples, the transmitter 520 can be collocated with a receiver 510 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 520 can be an example of aspects of the transmitter 820 described with reference to Figure 8 The transmitter 520 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas.

[0175] Based on the configuration of at least one reporting level for resource feedback and a different reporting level for resource set feedback that provides more efficient signaling and lower latency than the second service, a processor of the UE 115 (e.g., controlling the receiver 510, the transmitter 520, or a transceiver 820 described with reference to Figure 8 The processor of the UE 115 can efficiently determine a location of the UE 115 based on the configuration of at least one reporting level for resource feedback and a different reporting level for resource set feedback that provides more efficient signaling and lower latency than the second service. Further, the processor of the UE 115 can transmit one or more measurement reports using an additional reporting level (e.g., a frequency level or a base station 105 specific) that indicates additional information. The processor of the UE 115 can initiate one or more processing units for measuring and reporting reference signals, or a similar mechanism within the UE 115. Thus, when a reference signal (e.g., a PRS) is received, the processor can be prepared to respond more efficiently with a ramp up of processing power.

[0176] Figure 6A block diagram 600 of a device 605 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 605 can be an example of aspects of a device 505 or a UE 115 as described herein. The device 605 can include a receiver 610, a communications manager 615, and a transmitter 640. The device 605 can also include a processor. Each of these components can be in communication with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0177] The receiver 610 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio, etc.). Information can be passed on to other components of the device 605. The receiver 610 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 820 described with reference to FIG. 8. The receiver 610 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 8

[0178] The communications manager 615 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 515 as described herein. The communications manager 615 can include an indication component 620, a PRS component 625, a measurement component 630, and a reporting component 635. The communications manager 615 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 810 described herein.

[0179] The indication component 620 can transmit, to a base station or network entity, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE.

[0180] The PRS component 625 can receive, from the base station or network entity based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE including a first reporting level of the UE.

[0181] The measurement component 630 can determine one or more reporting parameters associated with positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations. In some examples, the measurement component 630 can communicate with a positioning engine (e.g., an application processor or a sensor processor of the UE) that is separate from the communications manager 615. For example, the measurement component 630 can provide measurement information to the positioning engine, which can send back to the measurement component 630 a computed position or similar positioning information (e.g., whether a particular beam is in a line-of-sight (LoS) condition or a non-line-of-sight (NLoS)) as input for determining the one or more reporting parameters, the reporting level, or both.

[0182] ​The reporting component 635 can transmit, based on the one or more configurations, the one or more report parameters to the base station or network entity using the positioning of the UE at a first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0183] The transmitter 640 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 605. In some examples, the transmitter 640 can be collocated with a receiver 610 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 640 can be a example of the transmitter as described with reference to Figure 8 The transmitter 640 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 605. In some examples, the transmitter 640 can be collocated with a receiver 610 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 640 can be a example of the transmitter as described with reference to

[0184] Figure 7 A block diagram 700 illustrating a communications manager 705 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The communications manager 705 can be an example of aspects of a communications manager 515, a communications manager 615, or a communications manager 810 described herein. The communications manager 705 can include an indication component 710, a PRS component 715, a measurement component 720, a reporting component 725, a reporting level component 730, a resource component 735, a periodicity component 740, a formatting component 745, a difference reporting component 750, an RSTD component 755, and a positioning engine component 760. Each of these modules can communicate, directly or indirectly, with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0185] The indication component 710 can transmit, to a base station or network entity, an indication of a capability to report measurements related to positioning of the UE.

[0186] The PRS component 715 can receive, from the base station or network entity based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE.

[0187] In some examples, identifying one or more of a number of the one or more positioning reference signal resources included in the set of positioning reference resources, a number of the set of positioning reference resources corresponding to or configured according to the positioning reference signal resource setting of the base station, a number of the positioning reference signal resource settings, or a number of additional base stations, wherein transmitting the one or more report parameters includes transmitting the one or more report parameters based on the identifying using a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE.

[0188] In some examples, the one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE are determined based on the one or more configurations. In some examples, the one or more reporting parameters include a reporting parameter for at least one of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0189] The measurement component 720 can determine the one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations. In some cases, determining the one or more reporting parameters can include determining a reporting parameter for at least one of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0190] The reporting component 725 can transmit the one or more reporting parameters to the base station or network entity based on the one or more configurations. In some examples, transmitting the one or more reporting parameters can include transmitting the selected reporting parameters for at least one of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources using a second reporting level of the UE.

[0191] In some examples, the one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE are determined based on the signaling according to a third reporting level of the UE, wherein transmitting the one or more reporting parameters includes transmitting the one or more reporting parameters corresponding to a first subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and transmitting the one or more additional reporting parameters corresponding to a second subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0192] In some examples, the one or more reporting parameters can correspond to one or more reporting quantities including one or more of a time of arrival, a reference signal time difference, a reference signal received power, an angle, a PRS identification number, a receive and transmit difference, a signal to noise ratio, or a reference signal received quality.

[0193] The reporting level component 730 can receive the one or more configurations associated with the one or more base stations, including receiving a first reporting level of the UE, and wherein transmitting the one or more reporting parameters includes transmitting the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level based on the one or more configurations. In some examples, determining the one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE includes determining the second reporting level of the UE.

[0194] In some examples, the reporting level component 730 can determine whether the UE is configured to transmit the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level.

[0195] In some examples, determining the one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE includes determining the one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE configured according to a second reporting level different from the first reporting level based on determining whether the UE is configured for transmitting the one or more report parameters using the first reporting level.

[0196] The resource component 735 can determine an available resource size for transmitting the one or more report parameters, where transmitting the one or more report parameters includes transmitting the one or more report parameters using a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level based on determining the available resource size.

[0197] The periodicity component 740 can determine one or more of the first reporting level of the UE or the second reporting level of the UE based on a periodicity of the transmission indication.

[0198] The formatting component 745 can determine a report parameter for each (or at least one) of the one or more positioning reference signal resources, the one or more positioning reference signal resources spanning one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets corresponding to one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

[0199] In some examples, the formatting component 745 can transmit the report parameter for each (or at least one) of the one or more positioning reference signal resources included in the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets using the first reporting level of the UE. In some examples, the first reporting level of the UE is the same as a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels of the UE.

[0200] In some examples, the formatting component 745 can transmit the selected report parameter for each (or at least one) of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets using the second reporting level of the UE, the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets each corresponding to or being configured according to a positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings. In some examples, the second reporting level of the UE is the same as a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels of the UE included in the UE one or more configured signaling indications. In some examples, the formatting component 745 can transmit the selected report parameter for each of the positioning reference signal resource sets based on a combination of the report parameters included for each of the positioning reference signal resources of the positioning reference signal resource set corresponding to or being configured according to the positioning reference signal resource setting.

[0201] In some examples, the formatting component 745 can transmit the selected reporting parameters for each of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings using a third reporting level for the UE, the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings each configuring a subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets. In some examples, the third reporting level for the UE is the same as a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels for the UE. In some examples, the formatting component 745 can transmit the selected reporting parameters for each positioning reference signal resource setting based on a combination of the reporting parameters for each positioning reference signal resource included in the subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets.

[0202] In some examples, the formatting component 745 can transmit the selected reporting parameters for the one or more base stations of the base station using a fourth reporting level for the UE. In some examples, the fourth reporting level for the UE is the same as a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels for the UE.

[0203] In some examples, the formatting component 745 can transmit the selected reporting parameters for the base station based on a combination of the reporting parameters for the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0204] In some examples, the selected reporting parameters for each positioning reference signal resource set correspond to a positioning reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set corresponding to and configured according to the positioning reference signal resource setting and are associated with a configured reference identification value. In some examples, the selected reporting parameters for each positioning reference signal resource setting correspond to a positioning reference signal resource included in the subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets and are associated with a configured reference identification value. In some examples, the selected reporting parameters for the base station correspond to a positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and are associated with a configured reference identification value.

[0205] The differential reporting component 750 can identify a reference reporting parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource included in a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets.

[0206] In some examples, the differential reporting component 750 can determine, based on the identifying, a differential value between the reference reporting parameter and a reporting parameter for each additional reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set, where transmitting the reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource is based on determining the differential value.

[0207] In some examples, the differential reporting component 750 can identify a reference reporting parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, the positioning reference signal resource set being associated with a respective positioning reference signal resource setting.

[0208] In some examples, the difference reporting component 750 can determine, based on the identification, a difference between the reference reporting parameter and a reporting parameter corresponding to each additional reference signal resource set configured according to or in accordance with the positioning reference signal resource setting, where transmitting the selected reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource set is based on determining the difference.

[0209] The RSTD component 755 can determine a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings and a second time of arrival associated with a second positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings, where transmitting the selected reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource setting includes transmitting the reference signal time difference.

[0210] In some examples, the RSTD component 755 can determine a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a base station and a second time of arrival associated with a second base station, where transmitting the selected reporting parameter for the base station includes transmitting the reference signal time difference.

[0211] The positioning engine component 760 can calculate a location of the UE from measurement information (e.g., from the measurement component 720, etc.). In some examples, the positioning engine component 760 can calculate one or more reporting parameters associated with positioning of the UE. In some cases, the positioning engine component 760 can be an application processor or a sensor processor. In some cases, the positioning engine component 760 can transmit the calculated location as input for determining one or more reporting parameters, a reporting level, or both, to the reporting component 725.

[0212] Figure 8 A block diagram of a system 800 including a device 805 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 805 can be an example of or include the components of device 505, device 605, or a UE 115 as described herein. The device 805 can include components for bi-directional voice and data communications including components for transmitting and receiving communications, including a communications manager 810, an I / O controller 815, a transceiver 820, an antenna 825, memory 830, and a processor 840. These components can be in electronic communication via one or more buses (e.g., bus 845).

[0213] The communications manager 810 can initiate or generate an indication of a capability to report measurements related to positioning of the UE for transmission by the transceiver 820 to a base station, receive, from the base station based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more base stations, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels for the UE, determine one or more reporting parameters associated with positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations, and transmit, to the base station based on the one or more configurations, the one or more reporting parameters.

[0214] The I / O controller 815 can manage input and output signals for the device 805. The I / O controller 815 can also manage peripherals not integrated into the device 805. In some examples, the I / O controller 815 can represent a physical connection or port to the operating system such as iOS®, ANDROID®, MS-DOS®, MS-WINDOWS®, OS / 2®, LINUX®, UNIX® or another known operating system, or another type of operating system. In other cases, the I / O controller 815 can represent or interact with a modem, a keyboard, a mouse, a touchscreen, or similar devices or types of devices. In some examples, the I / O controller 815 can be implemented as part of a processor. In some examples, a user can interact with the device 805 via the I / O controller 815 or via hardware components controlled by the I / O controller 815.

[0215] The transceiver 820 can communicate bi-directionally, via one or more antennas, wired, or wireless links as described herein. For example, the transceiver 820 can represent a wireless transceiver and can communicate bi-directionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 820 can also include a modem to modulate the packets and to provide the modulated packets to the antennas for transmission, and to demodulate packets received from the antennas.

[0216] In some examples, the wireless device can include a single antenna 825. However, in some examples the device can have more than one antenna 825, which can be capable of concurrently transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions.

[0217] The memory 830 can include random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). The memory 830 can store computer-readable, computer-executable code 835 including instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform various functions described herein. In some examples, the memory 830 can contain, among other computer-readable code 835, a basic input / output system (BIOS) that can control basic hardware or software operation such as the interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0218] The code 835 can include instructions to implement aspects of the present disclosure including instructions to support wireless communications. The code 835 can be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or other type of memory. In some examples, the code 835 can not be directly executable by the processor 840 but can cause a computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform functions described herein.

[0219] The processor 840 can include an intelligent hardware device, (e.g., a general- purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic component, a discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof). In some examples, the processor 840 can be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In other cases, a memory controller can be integrated into the processor 840. The processor 840 can be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., the memory 830) to cause the device 805 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks for supporting multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in a radio).

[0220] In some examples, the means for transmitting, to a network entity, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of a UE can be performed by the transmitter 520, the transmitter 640, or the transceiver 820 as described herein. In some examples, the means for receiving, from the network entity, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs based at least in part on the indication, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources can be performed by the receiver 510, the receiver 610, or the transceiver 820 as described herein. In some examples, the means for determining one or more reporting parameters associated with positioning of the UE based at least in part on the one or more configurations, the communication manager 515 and the positioning engine, the communication manager 615 and the positioning engine, the measurement component 720 and the positioning engine component 760 of the communication manager 705 and the positioning engine, or the communication manager 820 and the positioning engine as described herein. In some examples, the means for transmitting, to the network entity, the one or more reporting parameters using a first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level based at least in part on the one or more configurations can be performed by the transmitter 520, the transmitter 640, or the transceiver 820 as described herein.

[0221] Figure 9An apparatus 905 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown in block diagram 900. The apparatus 905 can be an example of aspects of a network entity or a base station 105 as described herein. The apparatus 905 can include a receiver 910, a communications manager 915, and a transmitter 920. The apparatus 905 can also include a processor. Each of these components can be in communication with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0222] The receiver 910 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio, etc.). Information can be passed on to other components of the device 905. The receiver 910 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 1220 described with reference to FIG. 12. The receiver 910 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 12

[0223] The communications manager 915 can receive (e.g., via the receiver 910 or the transceiver) an indication from a UE for reporting a capability related to measurements associated with positioning of the UE. The communications manager 915 can determine, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more base stations, the one or more configurations comprising one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels of the UE, including a first reporting level of the UE. The communications manager 915 can initiate or generate, based on the determination, signaling comprising the one or more configurations for transmission, by the transmitter 920 or the transceiver, to the UE. The communications manager 915 can receive (e.g., via the receiver 510 or the transceiver), based on the one or more configurations, one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE from the UE at the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE. The communications manager 915 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 1210 described herein.

[0224] The communications manager 915, or its sub-components, can be implemented in hardware, code (e.g., software or firmware) executed by a processor, or any combination thereof. If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functions of the communications manager 915, or its sub-components can be executed by a general-purpose processor, a DSP, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described in the present disclosure.

[0225] ​The communications manager 915, or its sub-components, can be physically located in different locations, including being distributed such that portions of functions are implemented at different physical locations by one or more physical components. In some examples, according to various aspects of the disclosure, the communications manager 915, or its sub-components, can be a separate and distinct component in accordance with various aspects of the disclosure. In some examples, the communications manager 915, or its sub-components, can be combined with one or more other hardware components, including but not limited to an input / output (I / O) component, a transceiver, a network server, another computing device, one or more other components described in the disclosure, or a combination thereof in accordance with various aspects of the disclosure.

[0226] The transmitter 920 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 905. In some examples, the transmitter 920 can be collocated with a receiver 910 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 920 can be an example of aspects of the transmitter 1220 described with reference to FIG. 12. The transmitter 920 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 12

[0227] Figure 10 FIG. 10 shows a block diagram of a device 1005 that supports multi-stage configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The device 1005 can be an example of aspects of a device 905 or a base station 105 as described herein. The device 1005 can include a receiver 1010, a communications manager 1015, and a transmitter 1040. The device 1005 can also include a processor. Each of these components can be in communication with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0228] The receiver 1010 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to multi-stage configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio, etc.). Information can be passed on to other components of the device 1005. The receiver 1010 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 1220 described with reference to FIG. 12. The receiver 1010 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 12

[0229] The communications manager 1015 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 915 as described herein. The communications manager 1015 can include an indication component 1020, a configuration component 1025, a PRS component 1030, and a reporting component 1035. The communications manager 1015 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 1210 described herein.

[0230] The indication component 1020 can receive, from a UE, an indication of a capability of the UE to report measurements related to positioning of the UE.

[0231] ​​Configuration component 1025 can determine, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more base stations, the one or more configurations comprising one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels for the UE, including a first reporting level for the UE.

[0232] PRS component 1030 can transmit, to the UE based on the determination, signaling comprising the one or more configurations.

[0233] Reporting component 1035 can receive, from the UE based on the one or more configurations, one or more report parameters associated with positioning of the UE at the first reporting level for the UE or a second reporting level for the UE different from the first reporting level for the UE.

[0234] Transmitter 1040 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 1005. In some examples, transmitter 1040 can be collocated with receiver 1010 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 1040 can be an example of aspects of the transmitter 1220 described with reference to FIG. 12. The transmitter 1040 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 12

[0235] Figure 11 A block diagram 1100 illustrating the communication manager 1105 in support of multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, is shown. The communication manager 1105 can be an example of aspects of the communication manager 915, the communication manager 1015, or the communication manager 1210 described herein. The communication manager 1105 can include indication component 1110, configuration component 1115, PRS component 1120, reporting component 1125, reporting level component 1130, difference reporting component 1135, and RSTD component 1140. Each of these modules can communicate, directly or indirectly, with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0236] The indication component 1110 can receive, from a UE, an indication of a capability of the UE to report measurements related to positioning of the UE.

[0237] The configuration component 1115 can determine, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more base stations, the one or more configurations comprising one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels for the UE.

[0238] The PRS component 1120 can transmit, to the UE based on the determination, signaling comprising the one or more configurations.

[0239] ​In some examples, the PRS component 1120 can receive signaling from one or more neighboring base stations, where determining the one or more configurations is based on the receiving. In some examples, the PRS component 1120 can configure each of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources according to a positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings, where each of the one or more reporting parameters corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource across the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources, where transmitting the signaling is based on the configuring. In some examples, the one or more base stations include the base station and one or more neighboring base stations.

[0240] The reporting component 1125 can receive, from a UE, one or more reporting parameters associated with positioning of the UE based on the one or more configurations.

[0241] In some examples, the reporting component 1125 can receive a reporting parameter for each (or at least one) set of positioning reference signal resources included in the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources based on a first reporting level of the UE. In some examples, the first reporting level of the UE is the same as a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels of the UE.

[0242] In some examples, the reporting component 1125 can receive a selected reporting parameter for each (or at least one) set of positioning reference signal resources of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources based on a second reporting level of the UE, the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources each corresponding to or being configured according to a positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal settings. In some examples, the second reporting level of the UE is the same as a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels of the UE. In some examples, the reporting component 1125 can receive the selected reporting parameter for each set of positioning reference signal resources based on a combination of the reporting parameters included for each positioning reference signal resource of the set of positioning reference signal resources corresponding to or being configured according to the positioning reference signal resource setting.

[0243] In some examples, the reporting component 1125 can receive a selected reporting parameter for each (or at least one) positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings based on a third reporting level of the UE, the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings each configuring a subset of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources. In some examples, the third reporting level of the UE is the same as a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels of the UE. In some examples, the reporting component 1125 can receive the selected reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource setting based on a combination of the reporting parameters included for each positioning reference signal resource of the subset.

[0244] In some examples, the reporting component 1125 can receive the selected reporting parameters for the one or more base stations based on a fourth reporting level of the UE, the fourth reporting level being the same as a reporting level of the one or more reporting levels of the UE. In some examples, the reporting component 1125 can receive the selected reporting parameters for the base station based on a combination of the reporting parameters for the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0245] In some examples, the reporting component 1125 can receive, based on the transmitting, one or more additional reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE and configured according to a third reporting level of the UE, where receiving the one or more reporting parameters includes receiving the one or more reporting parameters corresponding to the first subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and receiving the one or more additional reporting parameters corresponding to the second subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

[0246] In some examples, the one or more reporting parameters can correspond to one or more reporting quantities including one or more of a time of arrival, a reference signal time difference, a reference signal received power, an angle, a PRS identification number, a receive and transmit difference, a reference signal to noise ratio, or a reference signal received quality.

[0247] In some examples, the selected reporting parameters for each set of positioning reference signal resources correspond to a positioning reference signal resource included in the set of positioning reference signal resources corresponding to the positioning reference signal resource setting and configured according to, and are associated with, a configured reference identification value. In some examples, the selected reporting parameters for each positioning reference signal resource setting correspond to a positioning reference signal resource included in a subset of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources and are associated with a configured reference identification value. In some examples, the selected reporting parameters for the base station correspond to a positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and are associated with a configured reference identification value.

[0248] The reporting level component 1130 can transmit one or more configurations associated with the one or more base stations including transmitting the first reporting level of the UE, and where receiving the one or more reporting parameters includes receiving the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level of the UE based on the one or more configurations. In some examples, the one or more configurations associated with the one or more base stations are based on receiving an indicated periodicity.

[0249] The difference value reporting component 1135 can receive a reference reporting parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource included in a set of positioning reference signal resources of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources.

[0250] In one example, the difference reporting component 1135 can receive a reporting parameter for each additional reference signal resource included in the set of positioning reference signal resources, where the reporting parameter for each additional reference signal resource includes a difference relative to a reference reporting parameter. In some examples, the difference reporting component 1135 can receive a reference reporting parameter associated with a set of positioning reference signal resources corresponding to or configured according to a positioning reference signal resource setting. In one example, the difference reporting component 1135 can receive a reporting parameter for each additional set of positioning reference signal resources corresponding to or configured according to a positioning reference signal resource setting, where the reporting parameter for each additional set of positioning reference signal resources includes a difference relative to a reference reporting parameter.

[0251] The RSTD component 1140 can receive a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first positioning reference signal resource setting of one or more positioning reference signal resource settings and a second time of arrival associated with a second positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings. In some examples, the RSTD component 1140 can receive a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a base station and a second time of arrival associated with an alternative base station.

[0252] Figure 12 A block diagram of a system 1200 including a device 1205 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio is shown, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The device 1205 can be an example of or include the components of device 905, device 1005, or a base station 105 as described herein. The device 1205 can include components for bi-directional voice and data communications including components for transmitting and receiving communications, including a communications manager 1210, a network communications manager 1215, a transceiver 1220, an antenna 1225, memory 1230, a processor 1240, and an inter-station communications manager 1245. These components can be in electronic communication via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1250).

[0253] The communications manager 1210 can receive, from a UE (e.g., obtain, via the transceiver 1220), an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE; determine, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels for the UE; transmit, to the UE based on the determination, signaling including the one or more configurations; and receive, from the UE based on the one or more configurations, one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE.

[0254] The network communications manager 1215 can manage communications with the core network (e.g., via one or more wired backhaul links). For example, the network communications manager 1215 can manage the transfer of data communications for client devices, such as one or more UEs 115.

[0255] The transceiver 1220 can communicate bi-directionally, via one or more antennas, wired, or wireless links as described herein. For example, the transceiver 1220 can represent a wireless transceiver and can communicate bi-directionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 1220 can also include a modem to modulate the packets and provide the modulated packets to the antennas for transmission, and to demodulate packets received from the antennas.

[0256] In some examples, the wireless device can include a single antenna 1225. However, in some examples the device can have more than one antenna 1225, which can be capable of concurrently transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions.

[0257] The memory 1230 can include RAM, ROM, or a combination thereof. The memory 1230 can store computer-readable code 1235 including instructions that, when executed by a processor (for example, the processor 1240), cause the device to perform various functions described herein. In some examples, the memory 1230 can include, among other computer-readable code 1235, a BIOS which can control basic hardware or software operation such as the interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0258] The processor 1240 can include an intelligent hardware device, (for example, a general- purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic component, a discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof). In some examples, the processor 1240 can be configured to operate a memory array. In some examples, a memory controller can be included in the processor 1240. The processor 1240 can be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (for example, the memory 1230) to cause the device 1205 to perform various functions (for example, functions or tasks supporting multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in radio).

[0259] The inter-station communications manager 1245 can manage communications with other base station 105, and can include a controller or scheduler for controlling communications with UEs 115 in cooperation with other base stations 105. For example, the inter-station communications manager 1245 can coordinate scheduling for transmissions to UEs 115 for various interference mitigation techniques such as beamforming or joint transmission. In some examples, the inter-station communications manager 1245 can provide an X2 interface within an LTE / LTE-A wireless communication network technology to provide communication between base stations 105.

[0260] The code 1235 can include instructions to implement aspects of the present disclosure including instructions to support wireless communications. The code 1235 can be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or other type of memory. In some examples, the code 1235 can not be directly executable by the processor 1240 but can cause a computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform functions described herein.

[0261] In some examples, the means for receiving, from a UE, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE can be performed by the receiver 910, the receiver 1010, or the transceiver 1220 as described herein. In some examples, the means for determining one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs based at least in part on the indication, the one or more configurations comprising one or more positioning reference signal resources can be performed by the configuration component 1025 of the communications manager 915, the communications manager 1105, the configuration component 1115, or the communications manager 1210 as described herein. In some examples, the means for transmitting, to the UE, signaling comprising the one or more configurations based at least in part on the determination can be performed by the transmitter 920, the transmitter 1040, or the transceiver 1220 as described herein. In some examples, the means for receiving, from the UE, one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE at a first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE different from the first reporting level based at least in part on the one or more configurations can be performed by the receiver 910, the receiver 1010, or the transceiver 1220 as described herein.

[0262] Figure 13 A method 1300 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio is shown that supports the techniques of this disclosure. The operations of method 1300 can be implemented by a UE 115 or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1300 can be performed by a communications manager as described with reference to Figures 5 to 8 The operations of method 1300 can also be implemented by a UE such as a UE 115 as described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the operations of method 1300 can be implemented by a processor or processor-core of a UE or other similar computing device. For example, and without limitation, the operations of method 1300 can be

[0263] At 1305, the UE can transmit, to a network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node), an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE. The operations of 1305 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, the operations of 1305 can be performed by a communications manager as described with reference to Figures 5 to 8Aspects of the described indication component performing 1305 operations are described. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1305 can, but not must, include, for example, antenna 825, transceiver 820, communications manager 810, memory 830 (including code 835), processor 840, and / or bus 845.

[0264] At 1310, the UE can receive, from the network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node), based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels for the UE, including a first reporting level for the UE. The operations of 1310 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1310 can be performed by a PRS component as described with reference to FIGs. 6 through 8 and 10 through 12. Figures 5 to 8 Aspects of the described PRS component performing 1310 operations are described. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1310 can, but not must, include, for example, antenna 825, transceiver 820, communications manager 810, memory 830 (including code 835), processor 840, and / or bus 845.

[0265] At 1315, the UE can determine, based on the one or more configurations, one or more reporting parameters associated with positioning of the UE. The operations of 1315 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1315 can be performed by a measurement component as described with reference to FIGs. 6 through 8 and 10 through 12. Figures 5 to 8 Aspects of the described measurement component performing 1315 operations are described. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1315 can, but not must, include, for example, antenna 825, transceiver 820, communications manager 810, memory 830 (including code 835), processor 840, and / or bus 845.

[0266] At 1320, the UE can transmit, to the network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node), based on the one or more configurations, the one or more reporting parameters using the first reporting level for the UE or a second reporting level for the UE different from the first reporting level for the UE. The operations of 1320 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1320 can be performed by a reporting component as described with reference to FIGs. 6 through 8 and 10 through 12. Figures 5 to 8 Aspects of the described reporting component performing 1320 operations are described. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1320 can, but not must, include, for example, antenna 825, transceiver 820, communications manager 810, memory 830 (including code 835), processor 840, and / or bus 845.

[0267] Figure 14A flow diagram illustrating a method 1400 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of method 1400 can be implemented by a UE 115 or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1400 can be performed by a communication manager as described with reference to Figures 5 to 8 The operations of method 1400 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1400 can be performed by a communication manager as described with reference to

[0268] At 1405, the UE can transmit, to a network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node), an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE. The operations of 1405 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1405 can be performed by an indication component as described with reference to Figures 5 to 8 Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1405 can (but not necessarily) include, for example, antenna 825, transceiver 820, communication manager 810, memory 830 (including code 835), processor 840, and / or bus 845.

[0269] At 1410, the UE can receive, from the network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node), based on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources and a first reporting level for the UE. The operations of 1410 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1410 can be performed by a PRS component as described with reference to Figures 5 to 8 Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1410 can (but not necessarily) include, for example, antenna 825, transceiver 820, communication manager 810, memory 830 (including code 835), processor 840, and / or bus 845.

[0270] At 1415, the UE can determine, based on the one or more configurations, one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE, the one or more reporting parameters including a reporting parameter for at least one of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and a selected reporting parameter for at least one of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets. The operations of 1415 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1415 can be performed by a reporting component as described with reference to Figures 5 to 8Aspects of the described measurement component performing 1415 operations are described. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1415 can, but not necessarily, include, for example, antenna 825, transceiver 820, communications manager 810, memory 830 (including code 835), processor 840 and / or bus 845.

[0271] At 1420, the UE can transmit, to a network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node), one or more report parameters based on the one or more configurations using a first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE that is different from the first reporting level of the UE. The operations of 1420 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1420 can be performed by a reporting component as described with reference to Figures 5 to 8 Aspects of the described reporting component performing 1420 operations are described. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1420 can, but not necessarily, include, for example, antenna 825, transceiver 820, communications manager 810, memory 830 (including code 835), processor 840 and / or bus 845.

[0272] Figure 15 A method 1500 that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio is shown that supports multi-level configuration and reporting for positioning in new radio, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The operations of method 1500 can be implemented by a base station 105 or a network entity or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1500 can be performed by a communications manager 810 as described with reference to Figures 9 to 12 Aspects of the described communications manager performing method 1500 operations are described. In some examples, a base station can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can perform aspects of the functions described herein using special-purpose hardware.

[0273] At 1505, the network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node) can receive, from a UE, an indication of a capability to report measurements related to positioning of the UE. The operations of 1505 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1505 can be performed by an indication component as described with reference to Figures 9 to 12 Aspects of the described indication component performing 1505 operations are described. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1505 can, but not necessarily, include, for example, antenna 1225, transceiver 1220, communications manager 1210, memory 1230 (including code 1235), processor 1240 and / or bus 1250.

[0274] At 1510, a network entity (e.g., a base station, access network entity, or other node) can determine one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs based on this indication. These configurations include one or more location reference signaling resources and one or more reporting levels for the UE (including the UE's first reporting level). The operation at 1510 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, it can be determined by reference... Figures 9 to 12 The described configuration components perform aspects of the operation of 1510. Additionally or alternatively, the components used to perform 1510 may (but must) include, for example, an antenna 1225, a transceiver 1220, a communication manager 1210, a memory 1230 (including code 1235), a processor 1240, and / or a bus 1250.

[0275] At point 1515, a network entity (e.g., a base station, access network entity, or other node) can send signaling including one or more configurations to the UE based on this determination. The operation at point 1515 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, it can be performed by, as referenced... Figures 9 to 12 The described PRS component performs the operation of 1515. Additionally or alternatively, the components used to perform 1515 may (but must) include, for example, an antenna 1225, a transceiver 1220, a communication manager 1210, a memory 1230 (including code 1235), a processor 1240, and / or a bus 1250.

[0276] At 1520, a network entity (e.g., a base station, access network entity, or other node) can receive one or more reporting parameters associated with the UE's location from the UE, based on one or more configurations, using either the UE's first reporting level or a second reporting level different from the first reporting level. The operation at 1520 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, it can be performed by, as referenced... Figures 9 to 12 The described reporting component performs the operation of 1520. Additionally or alternatively, the components used to perform 1520 may (but must) include, for example, an antenna 1225, a transceiver 1220, a communication manager 1210, a memory 1230 (including code 1235), a processor 1240, and / or a bus 1250.

[0277] Figure 16 A flowchart of a method 1600 for supporting multi-level configuration and reporting of positioning in a new radio, according to aspects of this disclosure, is shown. The operation of method 1600 can be implemented by a base station 105 or a network entity or its components as described herein. For example, it can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 9 to 12The described communication manager performs the operations of method 1600. In some examples, a base station can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can perform aspects of the functions described herein using special-purpose hardware.

[0278] At 1605, the network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node) can receive, from a UE, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to positioning of the UE. The operations of 1605 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1605 can be performed by a capability component as described with reference to FIGs. Figures 9 to 12 Aspects of the operations of 1605 can be performed by an indication component as described with reference to FIGs. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1605 can (but not must) include, for example, antenna 1225, transceiver 1220, communications manager 1210, memory 1230 (including code 1235), processor 1240, and / or bus 1250.

[0279] At 1610, the network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node) can determine, based on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more TRPs, the one or more configurations comprising one or more positioning reference signal resources and one or more reporting levels for the UE. The operations of 1610 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1610 can be performed by a configuration component as described with reference to FIGs. Figures 9 to 12 Aspects of the operations of 1610 can be performed by a configuration component as described with reference to FIGs. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1610 can (but not must) include, for example, antenna 1225, transceiver 1220, communications manager 1210, memory 1230 (including code 1235), processor 1240, and / or bus 1250.

[0280] At 1615, the network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node) can transmit, to the UE based on the determining, signaling comprising the one or more configurations and the first reporting level for the UE. The operations of 1615 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1615 can be performed by a PRS component as described with reference to FIGs. Figures 9 to 12 Aspects of the operations of 1615 can be performed by a PRS component as described with reference to FIGs. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1615 can (but not must) include, for example, antenna 1225, transceiver 1220, communications manager 1210, memory 1230 (including code 1235), processor 1240, and / or bus 1250.

[0281] At 1620, the network entity (e.g., a base station, an access network entity, or other node) can receive, from the UE, one or more report parameters based on the one or more configurations using a first reporting level of the UE or a second reporting level of the UE that is different from the first reporting level, the one or more report parameters being associated with a positioning of the UE and including a report parameter for at least one of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and a selected report parameter for at least one of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets. The operations of 1620 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1620 can be performed by a reporting component as described with reference to FIGs. 12-13 and 16. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1620 may, but not necessarily, include, for example, antenna 1225, transceiver 1220, communications manager 1210, memory 1230 (including code 1235), processor 1240 and / or bus 1250. Figures 9 to 12 Aspects of the operations of 1620 can be performed by a reporting component as described herein. Additionally or alternatively, means for performing 1620 can, but not necessarily, include, for example, antenna 1225, transceiver 1220, communications manager 1210, memory 1230 (including code 1235), processor 1240 and / or bus 1250.

[0282] It should be noted that the methods described herein describe possible implementations, and that the operations and the steps can be rearranged or otherwise modified and that other implementations are possible. Further, aspects from two or more of the methods can be combined.

[0283] The techniques described herein can be used for various wireless communication systems such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Single-Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA), and other systems. A CDMA system can implement a radio technology such as CDMA2000, Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA), etc. CDMA2000 covers IS-2000, IS-95, and IS-856 standards. IS-2000 Releases can be commonly referred to as CDMA2000 IX, IX, etc. IS-856 (TIA-856) is commonly referred to as CDMA2000 lxEV-DO, High Rate Packet Data (HRPD), etc. UTRA includes Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) and other variants of CDMA. A TDMA system can implement a radio technology such as Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM).

[0284] An OFDMA system can implement a radio technology such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), Evolved UTRA (E-UTRA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, etc. UTRA and E-UTRA are part of Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). LTE, LTE-A, and LTE-A Pro are releases of UMTS that use E-UTRA. UTRA, E-UTRA, UMTS, LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR, and GSM are described in documents from the organization named “3rd Generation Partnership Project” (3GPP). CDMA2000 and UMB are described in documents from an organization named “3rd Generation Partnership Project 2” (3GPP2). The techniques described herein can be used for the systems and radio technologies mentioned herein as well as other systems and radio technologies. While aspects of LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR systems can be described for purposes of example, and LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR terminology can be used in much of the description, aspects of the described techniques can be applied to LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR technology and other systems.

[0285] Macro cells can generally cover relatively large geographic areas (e.g., 5 km in radius) and can allow unrestricted access by UEs with service subscriptions with the network provider. In contrast, small cells can be associated with a lower- powered base station, and can be deployed in a home, business, etc., to provide indoor or other limited-access coverage. In various examples, small cells can include femto cells, pico cells, micro cells, and / or the like. For example, a femto cell can cover a small geographic area (e.g., a home) and can allow unrestricted access by UEs with service subscriptions with the network provider. A pico cell can also cover a small geographic area (e.g., a business) and can provide restricted access by UEs having service subscriptions with the network provider. A micro cell can cover a small geographic area (e.g., a business) and can provide restricted access by UEs having service subscriptions with the network provider. An eNB for a macro cell can be referred to as a macro eNB. An eNB for a small cell can be referred to as a small cell eNB, a pico eNB, a femto eNB, or a home eNB. An eNB can support one or multiple (e.g., two, three, four, etc.) cells, and can also support communication using one or multiple component carriers.

[0286] The wireless communications system described herein can support synchronous or asynchronous operation. For synchronous operation, the base stations can have similar frame timings, and transmissions from different base stations can be approximately aligned in time. For asynchronous operation, the base stations can have different frame timings, and transmissions from different base stations can not be aligned in time. The techniques described herein can be used for either synchronous or asynchronous operation.

[0287] Information and signals described herein can be represented using any of a variety of different technologies and techniques. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips that can be referenced throughout the description can be represented by voltages, currents, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, optical fields or particles, or any combination thereof.

[0288] The various illustrative blocks and modules described in connection with the disclosure herein can be implemented or performed with a general-purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor can be any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor can also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration).

[0289] The functions described herein can be implemented in hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software executed by a processor, the functions can be stored on or transmitted over as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Other examples and implementations are within the scope of the disclosure and appended claims. For example, due to the nature of software, functions described herein can be implemented using a processor, hardware, firmware, hardwiring, or combinations of any of these. Features implementing functions can also be physically located at different locations, including being distributed as discrete components or modules or in a monolithic component or module, and can be implemented at any level in combination with each other.

[0290] Computer-readable media includes both non-transitory computer storage media and communication media including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another. A non-transitory storage medium can be any available medium that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. By way of example, and not limitation, non-transitory computer-readable media can include random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compact disk (CD) ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transitory medium that can be used to carry or store desired program elements in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer, or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. Also, any connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of medium. Disk and disc, as used herein, include CD, laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disk and Blu-ray disc where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0291] As used herein, including in the claims “or” as used in a list of items (for example, a list of items prefaced by a phrase such as “at least one of’ or “one or more of’) indicates an inclusive list such that, for example, a list of at least one of A, B, or C means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Also, as used herein, the phrase “based on” shall not be construed as a reference to a closed set of conditions. For example, an exemplary step that is described as “based on condition A” can be based on both a condition A and a condition B without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In other words, as used herein, the phrase “based on” shall be construed in the same manner as the phrase “based at least in part on.”

[0292] In the drawings, like reference numerals can be used to denote similar components throughout the several views. Further, components of the same type can be distinguished by following the reference numeral with a dashed line and a second label wherein the second label distinguishes among the group of similar components. When first and second reference numerals are used without follow up letters, the first reference numeral is used to indicate a multitude of like components and the second reference numeral is used to denote a specific one of the components.

[0293] The description set forth herein, in connection with the appended drawings, describes example configurations and does not represent all the examples that can be implemented or that are within the scope of the claims. The term “exemplary” used herein means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration,” and not “preferred” or “advantageous over other examples.” The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing an understanding of the described techniques. These techniques, however, can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the described examples.

[0294] The description herein is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to the embodiments described in this disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples described herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: one or more transceivers; one or more memories; and one or more processors electronically coupled to the one or more memories and the one or more transceivers, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: transmit, via the one or more transceivers, an indication to a network entity for reporting capabilities related to positioning of the UE; receive, via the one or more transceivers, signaling from the network entity including one or more configurations associated with one or more transmission / reception points (TRPs), based at least in part on the indication, the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal resources; determine one or more reporting parameters associated with positioning of the UE based at least in part on the one or more configurations; and transmit, via the one or more transceivers, the one or more reporting parameters associated with the one or more positioning reference signal resources to the network entity based at least in part on the one or more configurations, wherein the one or more reporting parameters correspond to one reporting level of a plurality of reporting levels for the UE, the reporting level indicating a resource level or a resource set level for one or more positioning reference signal measurements associated with the one or more positioning reference signal resources, wherein the UE is capable of using the reporting level at a first reporting level for the UE and the reporting level at a second reporting level for the UE, and the first reporting level is a different reporting level than the second reporting level; wherein the resource level corresponds to transmitting the one or more reporting parameters for each PRS resource, and the resource set level corresponds to transmitting the one or more reporting parameters for each PRS resource set. the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: determine a reporting parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: transmit a selected reporting parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource set of one or more positioning reference signal resource sets using the second reporting level for the UE.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: identify one or more of a number of the one or more positioning reference signal resources included in a positioning reference resource set, a number of positioning reference resource sets, or a number of TRPs; and 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, wherein transmitting the one or more reporting parameters comprises transmitting the one or more reporting parameters using the second reporting level for the UE based at least in part on the identification. the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: identify one or more of a positioning procedure of the UE or a reporting parameter for transmitting the one or more reporting parameters; and 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, ​ ​ wherein transmitting the one or more report parameters comprises transmitting the one or more report parameters using a second reporting level for the UE that is different from the first reporting level based at least in part on the identifying.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The one or more report parameters comprise one or more report quantities comprising one or more of a reference signal time difference, a reference signal received power, an angle, a positioning reference signal identification number, a receive-transmit difference, a signal-to-noise ratio, or a reference signal received quality.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to determine a report parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources, the one or more positioning reference signal resources spanning one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets corresponding to one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to transmit a report parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets using a first reporting level for the UE.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: identify a reference report parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource included in a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets; determine, based at least in part on the identifying, a difference between the reference report parameter and a report parameter for each additional reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set; and wherein transmitting the report parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource is based at least in part on determining the difference.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to transmit a selected report parameter for at least one of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets using the second reporting level for the UE; and wherein each of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets is associated with a respective positioning reference signal resource setting of one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein, The second reporting level for the UE is a reporting level of the multiple reporting levels for the UE that includes the signaling indication of the one or more configurations.

12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein, The selected report parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource set corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource included in a positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting and a configured reference identification value.

13. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein, Transmitting the selected report parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource set is based at least in part on a combination of report parameters for each positioning reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting.

14. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: identify reference report parameters associated with a set of positioning reference signal resources of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources, the set of positioning reference signal resources being associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting; determine, based at least in part on the identifying, a difference between the reference report parameters and a report parameter for each additional set of positioning reference signal resources associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting; and wherein transmitting the selected report parameter for the at least one set of positioning reference signal resources is based at least in part on determining the difference.

15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: transmit, using a third reporting level for the UE, a selected report parameter associated with at least one positioning reference signal resource setting of one or more positioning reference signal resource settings; and wherein the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings is associated with a respective subset of positioning reference signal resources of one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources.

16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein, the third reporting level for the UE is a reporting level of the multiple reporting levels for the UE that is included in the signaling indication of the one or more configurations.

17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein, the selected report parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource included in the subset of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources and is associated with a configured reference identification value.

18. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein, transmitting the selected report parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting is based at least in part on a combination of report parameters for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the subset of the one or more sets of positioning reference signal resources.

19. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: determine a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings and a second time of arrival associated with a second positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings, and wherein transmitting the selected report parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource setting includes transmitting the reference signal time difference.

20. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: transmit, using a fourth reporting level for the UE, a selected report parameter for at least one TRP of the one or more TRPs.

21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein, the fourth reporting level for the UE is a reporting level of the multiple reporting levels for the UE that is included in the signaling indication of the one or more configurations.

22. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein, the selected report parameter for the at least one TRP corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and is associated with a configured reference identification value.

23. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein, transmitting the selected report parameter for the at least one TRP is based at least in part on a combination of report parameters for the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

24. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: determining a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first of the one or more TRPs and a second time of arrival associated with a second of the one or more TRPs, and wherein transmitting the selected report parameters for the at least one TRP comprises transmitting the reference signal time difference.

25. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: determine, based at least in part on the signaling, one or more additional report parameters associated with a positioning of the UE according to a third reporting level configuration for the UE; and transmit the one or more additional report parameters corresponding to the first subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources using the third reporting level for the UE that is different from the first reporting level and the second reporting level, and wherein transmitting the one or more report parameters comprises transmitting the one or more report parameters corresponding to the second subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources using the first reporting level or the second reporting level.

26. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to determine the second reporting level for the UE.

27. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: determine an available resource size for transmitting the one or more report parameters, and wherein transmitting the one or more report parameters comprises transmitting the one or more report parameters using the second reporting level for the UE that is different from the first reporting level based at least in part on determining the available resource size.

28. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: determine whether the UE is configured for transmitting the one or more report parameters using the first reporting level, and wherein determining the one or more report parameters associated with a positioning of the UE comprises determining the one or more report parameters associated with the positioning of the UE according to the second reporting level that is different from the first reporting level based at least in part on determining whether the UE is configured for transmitting the one or more report parameters using the first reporting level.

29. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more TRPs are associated with one or more base stations.

30. An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: one or more transceivers; one or more memories; and one or more processors electronically coupled to the one or more memories and to the one or more transceivers, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: receive, from a user equipment (UE) via the one or more transceivers, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to a positioning of the UE; determine, based at least in part on the indication of the capability, one or more configurations associated with one or more transmission / reception points (TRPs), the one or more configurations comprising one or more positioning reference signal resources; based at least in part on the determining, transmit, via the one or more transceivers, signaling to the UE that includes the one or more configurations associated with one or more transmission / reception points (TRPs); and based at least in part on the one or more configurations, receive, via the one or more transceivers, one or more report parameters associated with positioning of the UE from the UE at a first reporting level for the UE or a second reporting level for the UE different from the first reporting level, wherein the one or more report parameters correspond to one of a plurality of reporting levels for the UE, each reporting level indicating a resource level or a resource set level for one or more positioning reference signal measurements associated with one or more positioning reference signal resources; wherein the resource level corresponds to transmitting the one or more report parameters for each PRS resource and the resource set level corresponds to transmitting the one or more report parameters for each PRS resource set.

31. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein, The one or more configurations associated with the one or more TRPs are based at least in part on a periodicity of receiving the indication of the capability.

32. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein, The one or more report parameters include one or more report quantities including one or more of a reference signal time difference, a reference signal received power, an angle, a positioning reference signal identification number, a receive-transmit difference, a reference signal signal-to-noise ratio, or a reference signal received quality.

33. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: receive signaling from at least one of the one or more TRPs, and wherein determining the one or more configurations is based at least in part on receiving the signaling.

34. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: configure each of one or more positioning reference signal resource sets according to a positioning reference signal resource setting of one or more positioning reference signal resource settings, wherein each of the one or more report parameters corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources across the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, and wherein transmitting the signaling is based at least in part on the configuration of each of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets.

35. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to receive a report parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets based at least in part on the first reporting level for the UE.

36. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: receive a reference report parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource included in a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets; and receive a report parameter for each additional reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set, wherein the report parameter for each additional reference signal resource includes a difference relative to the reference report parameter.

37. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to receive a selected report parameter for at least one of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets, and wherein each of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets is associated with a respective positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

38. The apparatus of claim 37, wherein, The second reporting level for the UE is a reporting level of the plurality of reporting levels for the UE that is indicated by the signaling including the one or more configurations.

39. The device of claim 37, wherein, The selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource set corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting and a configured reference identification value.

40. The device of claim 37, wherein, Receiving the selected reporting parameter for the at least one positioning reference signal resource set is based at least in part on a combination of reporting parameters for each positioning reference signal resource included in the positioning reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting.

41. The device of claim 37, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: receive a reference reporting parameter associated with a positioning reference signal resource set of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting; and receive a reporting parameter for each additional reference signal resource set associated with the respective positioning reference signal resource setting, wherein the reporting parameter for each additional reference signal resource set includes a difference relative to the reference reporting parameter.

42. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: receive a selected reporting parameter for at least one positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings based at least in part on a third reporting level for the UE, each of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings being associated with a subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets.

43. The apparatus of claim 42, wherein, The third reporting level for the UE is a reporting level of the plurality of reporting levels for the UE that is indicated by the signaling including the one or more configurations.

44. The device of claim 42, wherein, The selected reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource setting corresponds to a positioning reference signal resource included in the subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resource sets and is associated with a configured reference identification value.

45. The device of claim 42, wherein, Receiving the selected reporting parameter for each positioning reference signal resource setting is based at least in part on a combination of reporting parameters for at least one positioning reference signal resource included in the subset.

46. The device of claim 42, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to receive a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings and a second time of arrival associated with a second positioning reference signal resource setting of the one or more positioning reference signal resource settings.

47. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: receive a selected reporting parameter for at least one TRP of the one or more TRPs based at least in part on a fourth reporting level for the UE. The fourth reporting level for the UE is a reporting level of the plurality of reporting levels for the UE that is indicated by the signaling including the one or more configurations.

48. The device of claim 47, wherein, The fourth reporting level for the UE is a reporting level of the plurality of reporting levels for the UE that is indicated by the signaling including the one or more configurations.

49. The device of claim 47, wherein, The selected reporting parameters for the at least one TRP correspond to a positioning reference signal resource of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and are associated with a configured reference identification value.

50. The device of claim 47, wherein, Receiving the selected reporting parameters for the at least one TRP is based at least in part on a combination of reporting parameters for the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

51. The device of claim 47, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to receive a reference signal time difference between a first time of arrival associated with a first TRP of the one or more TRPs and a second time of arrival associated with a second TRP of the one or more TRPs.

52. The device of claim 34, wherein, The one or more processors are configured to cause the apparatus to: receive, from the UE, one or more additional reporting parameters associated with a positioning of the UE and in accordance with a third reporting level configuration for the UE based at least in part on the transmitting; and wherein receiving the one or more reporting parameters comprises receiving the one or more reporting parameters corresponding to a first subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources and receiving the one or more additional reporting parameters corresponding to a second subset of the one or more positioning reference signal resources.

53. The device of claim 30, wherein, The one or more TRPs are associated with one or more base stations.

54. A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: transmitting, to a network entity, an indication of a capability for reporting measurements related to a positioning of the UE; receiving, from the network entity based at least in part on the indication, signaling including one or more configurations associated with one or more transmission / reception points (TRPs), the one or more configurations including one or more positioning reference signal (PRS) resources; determining, based at least in part on the one or more configurations, one or more reporting parameters associated with the positioning of the UE, and transmitting, to the network entity based at least in part on the one or more configurations, the one or more reporting parameters associated with the one or more PRS resources, wherein the one or more reporting parameters correspond to a reporting level of a plurality of reporting levels for the UE, the reporting level indicating a resource level or a resource set level for one or more PRS measurements associated with the one or more PRS resources, wherein the UE is capable of using the reporting level at a first reporting level for the UE and the reporting level at a second reporting level for the UE, and the first reporting level is a different reporting level than the second reporting level; wherein the resource level corresponds to transmitting the one or more reporting parameters for each PRS resource, and the resource set level corresponds to transmitting the one or more reporting parameters for each PRS resource set.

55. A method for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: receiving, from a user equipment (UE), an indication to report a capability related to positioning of the UE; determining, based at least in part on the indication, one or more configurations associated with one or more transmission / reception points (TRPs), the one or more configurations comprising one or more positioning reference signal resources; transmitting, to the UE based at least in part on the determining, signaling comprising the one or more configurations associated with one or more transmission / reception points (TRPs); and receiving, from the UE based at least in part on the one or more configurations, one or more report parameters associated with positioning of the UE at a first reporting level for the UE or at a second reporting level for the UE different from the first reporting level, wherein the one or more report parameters correspond to one reporting level of a plurality of reporting levels for the UE, each reporting level indicating a resource level or a resource set level for one or more positioning reference signal measurements associated with one or more positioning reference signal resources; wherein the resource level corresponds to transmitting the one or more report parameters for each PRS resource and the resource set level corresponds to transmitting the one or more report parameters for each PRS resource set.

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