Energy-saving signal monitoring timing configuration and capability signaling

Abstract

A method (500) for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network performed by a wireless device (WD) is provided. The method includes configuring (401) a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration for the WD based on a message from the network node, the DRX configuration having an ON-duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration, the DRX configuration defining the timing and length of the ON-duration for the WD. The method further includes configuring (402) a power saving signal (PSS) configuration for the WD based on the message from the network node, wherein the PSS configuration includes a PSS offset and a PSS range, and wherein the PSS offset and the PSS range define the starting point and length of a PSS monitoring window (MW), within which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs. Further, the method includes monitoring (403) a signal or channel at one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW. Also provided is a corresponding wireless device (121) for communicating with a network node, a method (600) performed by a network node, and a network node (110).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to wireless communications, and in particular, to Power Saving Signal (PSS) Monitoring Occasion (MO) configuration and capability signaling. Background Art

[0002] The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has developed and is developing standards for fourth generation (4G) (also known as Long Term Evolution LTE) and fifth generation (5G) (also known as New Radio NR) wireless communication systems. Such systems provide, among other features, broadband communications between network nodes such as base stations and mobile wireless devices (WDs), as well as communications between network nodes and between WDs. The non-limiting terms wireless device (WD) or user equipment (UE) are used interchangeably herein.

[0003] In the 3GPP RAN1 UE Energy Saving Study Project, Power Saving Signaling (PSS) based on Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) was agreed as a technique to improve UE power consumption. The agreed PDCCH-based Power Saving Signaling is associated with conventional Continuous Mode Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX). Power Saving Signaling (PSS) based on PDDCH is specifically considered as an effective implementation of this protocol.

[0004] The general idea of ​​PSS is to send a power saving signal before the wake-up duration (ON-duration / ON duration) of C-DRX in case the network (NW) wants to wake up the UE within this ON-duration, and when PSS is detected, the UE must be woken up and monitor the PDCCH, for example, within the next ON-duration.

[0005] The New Radio (NR) standard in 3GPP is designed to provide services for multiple use cases, such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC), and machine-type communications (MTC). Each of these services has different technical requirements. For example, the general requirement for eMBB is high data rates with medium latency and medium coverage, while URLLC services require low latency and high reliability transmission, but can be medium data rates.

[0006] One of the solutions for low-latency data transmission is a shorter transmission time interval. In NR, in addition to transmission in a time slot, mini-slot transmission is allowed to reduce latency. A mini-slot can consist of any number of 1 to 14 orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbols. It should be noted that the concept of time slots and mini-slots is not specific to a particular service, which means that mini-slots can be used for eMBB, URLLC, or other services.

[0007] UE power consumption is an important metric that needs to be enhanced. Typically, a lot of power can be spent monitoring the PDCCH in LTE based on a DRX setting from the LTE field log. If a similar DRX setting with traffic modeling is used, the situation in NR may be similar because the UE needs to perform blind detection in its configured control resource set (CORESET) to identify if there is a PDCCH sent to it and act accordingly. Techniques that can reduce unnecessary PDCCH monitoring or allow the UE to sleep or wake up only when needed are desirable.

[0008] However, there are currently many challenges associated with the details of the underlying monitoring occasion (MO) configuration, and in particular with respect to the offset and range of the wake-up signaling / power saving signaling configuration. Summary of the invention

[0009] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a method performed by a WD, a WD, a method performed by a network node, and a network node, the wireless device being used to communicate with the network node in a wireless communication network, which alleviates all or at least part of the challenges discussed above.

[0010] It is also an object of at least some embodiments to provide mechanisms related to PSS monitoring opportunity configuration and capability signaling for PSS over PDDCH.

[0011] It is also an aim of at least some embodiments to provide a mechanism for PSS offset configuration, with and without UE assistance information (or UE capability signaling).

[0012] It is also an aim of at least some embodiments to provide a mechanism for PSS MO range configuration, with and without UE assistance information (or UE capability signaling).

[0013] It is also an object of at least some embodiments to provide mechanisms for UE behavior when receiving a specific PSS MO configuration from the NW.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network performed by a wireless device (WD) is provided. The method includes configuring a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration for the WD based on a message from the network node, the DRX configuration having an ON-duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration, the DRX configuration defining the timing and length of the ON-duration for the WD. The method further includes configuring a power saving signal (PSS) configuration for the WD based on a message from the network node, wherein the PSS configuration includes a PSS offset and a PSS range, and wherein the PSS offset and the PSS range define the starting point and length of a PSS monitoring window (MW), and at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs within the PSS MW. Further, the method includes monitoring (403) a signal or channel at one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW.

[0015] As mentioned before, the term power saving signal (PSS) may also be referred to as a wake-up signal (WSU). The PSS may be a "PDCCH-based" PSS, and the monitoring step may include monitoring the PDCCH at one or more PSS MOs.

[0016] According to some embodiments, the PSS range includes multiple search space sets that define the length of the PSS MW. In other words, the PSS range can define multiple search space sets that define the length of the PSS MW. For example, up to ten search spaces can be configured for a UE / WD for PDCCH monitoring.

[0017] In addition, according to some embodiments, the PSS offset defines a time offset or slot offset of a starting point of a PSS monitoring window (MW) relative to an ON-duration, and the PSS range defines a time duration or slot duration of a PSS MW in which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs. In some embodiments, the duration is defined by a plurality of search space sets configured in a row, i.e., from a first search space (SS) to a last SS.

[0018] Further, according to some embodiments, the method further includes performing at least one action indicated in the PSS when the PSS is detected during at least one PSS MO within the PSS MW.

[0019] The action indicated in the PSS may be at least one of the following actions:

[0020] • Monitoring a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) at one or more PDCCH Monitoring Occasions (MO) in a subsequent / following ON-duration of the DRX cycle.

[0021] • Perform bandwidth part (BWP) switching.

[0022] Reporting Channel State Information (CSI).

[0023] • Perform secondary cell (Scell) adaptation.

[0024] Trigger the MAC entity to start the DRX ON-duration timer.

[0025] Further, according to some embodiments, the method further includes sending a signal to a network node, the signal indicating at least one of a WD type, a WD capability, and a WD processing time (e.g., of a PDCCH), wherein the PSS configuration is further based on at least one of the WD type, the WD capability, and the WD processing time.

[0026] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a wireless device for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network, the wireless device comprising a processing circuit, the processing circuit being configured to execute the method performed by the wireless device according to any of the embodiments disclosed herein. With respect to this aspect of the present disclosure, there are similar advantages and preferred features as in the first aspect discussed previously in the present disclosure.

[0027] Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for communicating with a WD in a wireless communication network performed by a network node is provided. The method includes determining a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration, the DRX configuration having an ON-duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration, the DRX configuration defining the timing and length of the ON-duration for the WD. The method further includes determining a power saving signal (PSS) configuration, wherein the PSS configuration includes a PSS offset and a PSS range, wherein the PSS offset and the PSS range define the starting point and length of a PSS monitoring window (MW), within which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs. In addition, the method includes sending the DRX configuration and the PSS configuration to the WD. With respect to this aspect of the present disclosure, there are advantages and preferred features similar to those in the first aspect previously discussed in the present disclosure.

[0028] Furthermore, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, a network node configured to communicate with a wireless device in a wireless communication network is provided, the network node comprising a processing circuit configured to execute the method performed by the network node according to any embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] At least some of the embodiments of the present disclosure may bring advantages in facilitating (PDCCH-based) PSS MO configuration (with or without UE capability signaling), which in turn leads to UE power saving with limited impact on NW performance.

[0030] Further embodiments of the present disclosure are defined in the dependent claims. It should be emphasized that when used in this specification, the term "comprises / comprising" is used to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components. It does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof.

[0031] These and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be further elucidated below with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Further objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of network nodes and wireless devices in a wireless communication network.

[0034] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of UE actions when a PSS is detected or not detected according to some embodiments.

[0035] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of PSS offset and PSS range configuration according to some embodiments.

[0036] Figure 4 is a schematic flow chart representation of a method performed by a wireless device for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network according to some embodiments.

[0037] Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram representation of a wireless device for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network according to some embodiments.

[0038] Figure 6 is a schematic flow chart representation of a method performed by a network node for handling communications of a wireless device in a wireless communication network according to some embodiments.

[0039] Figure 7 is a schematic block diagram representation of a network node for handling communications of wireless devices in a wireless communication network according to some embodiments.

[0040] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a wireless network according to some embodiments.

[0041] Fig. 9is a schematic diagram of a user device.

[0042] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a virtualization environment according to some embodiments.

[0043] Fig.11 A telecommunications network is schematically shown connected to a host computer via an intermediary network.

[0044] Fig.12 It is a general block diagram of a host computer communicating with user equipment via a base station over a partially wireless connection.

[0045] Figure 13-16 is a flow chart illustrating a method implemented in a communication system including a host computer, a base station, and a user equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the steps, services, and functions explained herein may be implemented using separate hardware circuits, using software acting in conjunction with a programmed microprocessor or general purpose computer, using one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and / or using one or more digital signal processors (DSPs). It will also be appreciated that when the present disclosure is described in terms of a method, it may also be embodied in one or more processors and one or more memories coupled to the one or more processors, wherein the one or more memories store one or more programs that, when executed by the one or more processors, perform the steps, services, and functions disclosed herein.

[0047] As used herein, relational terms such as "first" and "second", "top" and "bottom" may be used solely to distinguish one entity or element from another entity or element, without necessarily requiring or implying a physical or logical relationship or order between any such entities or elements. The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the concepts described herein. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that when the terms "comprise", "include", "includes", and / or "comprising" are used herein, they specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0048] In the embodiments described herein, the connection terms "in communication with..." and the like may be used to indicate electrical or data communications that may be implemented, for example, by physical contact, induction, electromagnetic radiation, radio signals, infrared signals, or optical signals. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that multiple components may interoperate and that modifications and variations to implementing electrical and data communications are possible.

[0049] In some embodiments described herein, the terms "coupled," "connected," and the like may be used herein to indicate a connection, although not necessarily a direct connection, and may include wired and / or wireless connections.

[0050] The term "network node" used herein may be any type of network node included in a radio network, which may further include a base station (BS), a radio base station, a base transceiver station (BTS), a base station controller (BSC), a radio network controller (RNC), a gNodeB (gNB), an evolved NodeB (eNB or eNodeB), a NodeB, a multi-standard radio (MSR) radio node such as an MSR BS, a multi-cell / multicast coordination entity (MCE), an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node, a relay node, an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node, a donor node controlling a relay, a radio access point (AP), a transmission point, a transmission node, a remote radio unit (RRU), a remote radio head (RRH), a core network node (e.g., a mobile management entity (MME), a self-organizing network (SON) node, a coordination node, a positioning node, an MDT node, etc.), an external node (e.g., a 3rd party node, a node outside the current network), a node in a distributed antenna system (DAS), a spectrum access system (SAS) node, an element management system (EMS), etc. The network node may also include a test device. As used herein, the term "radio node" may also be used to denote a wireless device (WD), such as a wireless device (WD) or a radio network node.

[0051] In some embodiments, the non-limiting terms "wireless device (WD)" or "user equipment (UE)" may be used interchangeably. The WD herein may be any type of wireless device capable of communicating with a network node or another WD via a radio signal, such as a wireless device (WD). The WD may also be a radio communication device, a target device, a device-to-device (D2D) WD, a machine type WD, or a WD capable of machine-to-machine communication (M2M), a low-cost and / or low-complexity WD, a WD equipped with a sensor, a tablet computer, a mobile terminal, a smart phone, a laptop embedded device (LEE), a laptop mounted device (LME), a USB dongle, a customer premises equipment (CPE), an Internet of Things (IoT) device, or a narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IOT) device, etc.

[0052] Note that although terminology from one particular wireless system (such as, for example, 3GPP LTE and / or New Radio (NR)) may be used in the present disclosure, this should not be viewed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure to only the aforementioned systems. Other wireless systems, including but not limited to Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax), Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), may also benefit from utilizing the concepts encompassed within the present disclosure.

[0053] Figure 1 A wireless communication network 100 is depicted in which embodiments herein may operate. In some embodiments, the wireless communication network 100 may be a radio communication network, such as a 5G or NR network. Although the wireless communication network 100 is illustrated herein as a 5G or NR network, the wireless communication network 100 may also employ the technology of any of LTE, Advanced LTE, WCDMA, GSM / EDGE, WiMax, UMB, GSM, or other similar networks or systems. The wireless communication network 100 may also employ the technology of an ultra-dense network UDN, which may, for example, transmit on millimeter waves (mmW).

[0054] The wireless communication network 100 includes a network node 110. The network node 110 may serve wireless devices in at least one cell 115 or coverage area. The network node 110 may correspond to any type of network node or radio network node capable of communicating with a wireless device and / or another network node, such as a base station (BS), a radio base station, a gNB, an eNB, an eNodeB, a Home NodeB, a Home eNodeB, a femto base station (BS), or a pico BS in the wireless communication network 100. Further examples of the network node 110 may be a repeater, a multi-standard radio (MSR) radio node (such as an MSR BS), a network controller, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a relay, a donor node controlling a relay, a base transceiver station (BTS), an access point (AP), a transmission point, a transmission node, a remote radio unit (RRU), a remote radio head (RRH), a node in a distributed antenna system (DAS), or a core network node.

[0055] exist Figure 1In Figure 1, two wireless devices 121 are located within a cell 115. The wireless device 121 is configured to communicate within the wireless communication network 100 via the network node 110 over a radio link served by the network node 110. Using the radio link, a bidirectional communication flow can be established between the wireless device 121 and any entity capable of communicating via the wireless communication network 100. The wireless device 121 can send data to the radio base station 110 in an uplink UL transmission 131 over the air or radio interface, and the radio base station can send data to the wireless device 121 in a downlink DL transmission 132 over the air or radio interface. The wireless device 121 can refer to any type of wireless device (WD) or user equipment (UE) that communicates with a network node and / or another wireless device in a cellular, mobile or radio communication network or system.

[0056] As part of the development of the embodiments described herein, it has been recognized that there are currently certain challenges related to UE power saving mechanisms in 3GPP, which will be described in detail below. More specifically, it is expected that the PDCCH-based power saving signal (PSS) outside of active time will be configured with an offset before the ON duration of the C-DRX cycle (referred to herein as the WUS offset or PSS offset) and with a configured range (referred to herein as the WUS range or PSS range).

[0057] The following description details the details of the lower layer monitoring opportunity (MO) configuration, particularly with respect to WUS / PSS offset and WUS / PSS range and the criteria for selecting the appropriate offset and range. As noted, the terms WUS and PSS, extended PSS configuration and PSS configuration, WUS offset and PSS offset (sometimes referred to as PS_offset), and WUS range and PSS range are used interchangeably herein.

[0058] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , an example scenario is where the UE is configured with a specific DRX configuration, including at least an "ONduration" configuration 3, and a long and / or short DRX cycle 9 configuration. In addition, according to some embodiments, the UE may be configured with one or more PSS monitoring opportunities (MO) 2 that occur before ONduration 3. Thus, the PSS MO 2 may be in a PSS monitoring window (MW) 7 that starts at a point before ON duration 3 of the DRX cycle and ends at another point before ON-duration 3 of the DRX cycle 9.

[0059] PSS or WUS 8a can be based on a signal sent on the PDCCH using an existing or new downlink control information (DCI) format. If a DCI-based scheme is used, the coding chain specified in Rel-15 can be reused, including the CRC payload interleaver. In Rel-15, DCI with a smaller number of information bits is discussed and handled by the following principles, namely the principles obtained in 38.212, subclause 7.3.1. Therefore, the Rel-15 PDCCH channel coding and payload interleaver can already handle the case where the number of information bits in the DCI is less than 12 bits by appending zeros until the payload size is 12. Subsequently, the 24-bit CRC is appended with a 16-bit RNTI mask. The UE can improve detection performance by bringing additional information (such as 24 bits of CRC for zero padding bits and additional weight for error correction) into the Polar SSCL decoding.

[0060] The UE decodes the DCI and if the PSS 8a is intended to wake up the UE (either specifically or as part of a group), the UE monitors the PDCCH at a PDCCH monitoring opportunity (MO) 4 during the next ON duration 3, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 Indicated by the dashed box 1a in the DRX cycle. Note that these monitoring opportunities (MO) 4 associated with the ON duration of the DRX cycle are different from the WUS / PSS MO 2. Alternatively or additionally, when PSS 2 is detected, the UE follows the actions configured / commanded by the NW (e.g., generating non-periodic CSI reports, scheduling PDSCH through PSS, etc.). Alternatively or additionally, the UE can trigger the MAC entity to start the "DRX ONDuration timer".

[0061] Otherwise, if the UE does not detect PSS / WUS 8a (such as Figure 2 ), the UE may skip monitoring the PDCCH in the next opportunity 3, or follow other types of NW configuration / command operations when the PSS / WUS 8a is not detected. For example, in some embodiments, the UE may monitor the PDCCH in a search space (SS) different from the conventional search space (SS) and with a longer period.

[0062] According to some embodiments, when the UE is not in active time (e.g., before ON duration), a PSS is sent to indicate wake-up and monitor PDCCH in ON Duration. In this case, since the UE does not monitor any scheduling DCI at the same time, the BD / CCE / DCI budget for the power saving signal PSS does not need to be shared with the UE's scheduling DCI. Therefore, there is greater flexibility in configuring these parameters (BD / CCE / DCI) for PSS.

[0063] Therefore, the PSS based on the PDCCH should indicate "wake up" or not, based on which the UE can decide to decode / not decode the subsequent PDCCH monitoring opportunity. In addition, a bit field can be configured to indicate the transition from "dormancy-like" to "non-dormancy like" behavior on the activated Scell.

[0064] Furthermore, besides allowing link adaptation for PSS, reducing the number of information bits in the DCI is also beneficial as it can yield significant performance gains (from 16 bits -> 1 bit, ~1 dB). Therefore, the design of the PSS DCI should allow the use of a very small number of information bits in the DCI addressed to the UE. Thus, if the NW wants to do so, it should be able to not configure some bit fields, especially those related to L1-based mechanisms, to transition the UE from sleep-like behavior to non-sleep-like behavior.

[0065] Furthermore, with regard to the DCI size / format for PDCCH-based PSS, since it can be expected that PDCCH-based PSS will always be monitored separately from scheduled PDCCH monitoring, a new DCI format size can be configured independently. This allows for a more compact and robust DCI size to be used and will not be impacted by the DCI format size budget applicable during activity.

[0066] Furthermore, it is assumed that WUS / PSS is used to address a group of UEs, e.g. for wake-up. This can be done using methods such as TPC-PUXCH-RNTI, where PSS for multiple UEs is sent in one PDCCH and each UE is allocated a specific DCI bit for its corresponding wake-up indication.

[0067] Like some DCI formats 2-x, in some embodiments, the number of information bits in the new DCI format may be configurable from a higher layer, and for indicating wake-up or not, this will only require 0 or 1 bit of information. In addition, according to some embodiments, the NW may decide to configure or not configure an additional bit field with a specific bit width size to accommodate the L1-based mechanism to transition the UE from a sleep-like behavior to a non-sleep-like behavior. The size of this bit field corresponds to the number of Scell ​​groups configured by the NW.

[0068] Furthermore, since the WUS / PSS DCI can address a single UE or a group of UEs in a transparent manner, higher layers can be used to indicate to the UE where the relevant information for that UE is via the starting position (S) and length (L) values ​​within the new DCI.

[0069] An optional length (L) may also be indicated, which may support a length in the range of 1 to L bits, where L includes one bit for a wake-up or not indication, and the other L-1 bits are related to the Scell ​​transition indication from sleep to non-sleep type behavior. According to some embodiments, in the case where the Scell ​​adaptation indication is to be included in the PSS DCI, the length may also be obtained from the number of Scell ​​groups configured for the PSS Scell ​​transition indication, and thus the starting position configuration should be sufficient, and the UE may automatically infer the length of the associated bit field. L=0 indicates a fixed DCI payload (e.g., a DCI with information bits set to all zeros). L=1 allows a group DCI with a wake-up indication for each UE signal, i.e., an explicit indication of wake-up or not for each UE. Note that the NW may also assign the same bit field that is transparent to the UE to a UE or a group of UEs.

[0070] Since DCI may be addressed to a single UE or a group of UEs, the search space used for PSS transmission may be configurable for additional flexibility according to some embodiments.

[0071] More specifically, up to ten search spaces can be configured for the UE for PDCCH monitoring in the active time in the BWP. Additional search spaces can be configured for the UE, or one of the existing search spaces configured for PDCCH monitoring in the active time can be reused. It has been agreed that this should be at least CSS. Configuring PSS in UESS can also bring benefits. Although PS-RNTI is considered to be a universal RNTI for the group, it can also be associated with a single UE, and the PSS DCI field can also be configured only for one UE, so some people may argue that using CSS in this case is a waste of public resources and may increase the PDCCH blocking probability. If the number of UEs assigned to each group is small, or there are multiple groups with a single UE, the blocking probability can be particularly increased. Thus, since a dedicated SS will be designed for PSS, it can also be independent of the general SS design paradigm and allow the use of UESS for PSS monitoring, especially when PS-RNTI is associated only with a single UE. In this case, using UESS seems to be more attractive than CSS and reduces the PDCCH blocking probability.

[0072] Figure 3 An example of a PSS configuration with a PSS offset of 5 and a PSS range of 6 is shown. The PSS offset of 5 and the PSS range of 6 define the starting point 5 and length of the PSS monitoring window (MW) within which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) 2 occurs. PSS MO 2 is represented by a diagonal bar, while non-PSS MO is represented by a blank bar 7. Here, the PSS offset of 5 is five slots and the PSS range of 6 is four slots. Since the search space has a period of one slot, the four slots after the PSS offset of 5 are considered as PSS MO 2.

[0073] In the following, some mechanisms for configuring PSS MO 2 based on PDCCH are disclosed according to some embodiments. The same principle can be extended to other PDCCH-based energy saving signals outside the active time. In the following, some embodiments define how two parameters of PSS MO 2 can be configured, namely, PSS offset 5 and PSS range 6. The term "active time" is interpreted as during the ON duration of the DRX cycle. Therefore, outside the active time can be, for example, the time period before the ON duration of DRX.

[0074] In some embodiments, one or more PSS MOs 2 may be configured using an explicit offset or offset range. For example, a network node (e.g., gNB) may configure an explicit offset (in terms of slot duration (e.g., X slots before the ON duration of the DRX cycle) or duration (e.g., Y ms before the start of the ON duration of the DRX cycle) to the UE via higher layers (e.g., RRC signaling). Thus, the PSS offset 5 may be configured relative to the start time / starting point of the ON duration window 3 of the DRX. According to some embodiments, the PSS range 6 includes multiple search space sets that define the length of the PSS MW.

[0075] The explicit offset itself can be used as an indication of in which time slot the PSS MO 2 is expected. In addition, the exact PSS MO 2 can be configured via a lower layer PDCCH configuration including SS and CORESET associations. Thus, MO 2 can appear after the PSS offset value as configured via SS and Coreset associations. Therefore, the UE may not need to monitor the SS configured before the offset. According to some embodiments, the offset value may be part of the cell, BWP or SS configuration. For example, some SSs (i.e., one or more) may be dedicated to energy-saving signals outside of active time, whereby each dedicated SS is configured with an offset before the ON duration instead of the SS period.

[0076] In addition, according to some embodiments, the PSS configuration includes a first PSS offset and / or a first PSS range for a short DRX cycle and a second PSS offset and / or a second PSS range for a long DRX cycle. Here, the first PSS offset is different from the second PSS offset, and the first PSS range is different from the second PSS range. In other words, the network node (e.g., gNB) can configure different PSS offsets 5 or ranges of PSS offsets 5 for short and long DRX cycles 9. For example, for one or more wireless devices, the network node may determine to configure PSS MO 2 to be three time slots before the ON duration of long DRX and one time slot before the ON duration of short DRX. Alternatively, the network node may consider the time slot range for short DRX to be shorter than the time slot range for long DRX, or vice versa. Although the example is presented in terms of time slots, the same principle applies to PSS offset ranges defined by time ranges (e.g., 2-5ms or 4-6ms).

[0077] Simulation results show that WUS / PSS provides power savings for both long and short DRX, with a small drop in UPT. Therefore, independent configuration of WUS / PSS for long and short DRX may be more beneficial as it provides more flexibility in choosing the trade-off.

[0078] Furthermore, with respect to the range of values ​​to be considered for the WUS / PSS offset, it has been shown that a larger PSS offset results in a decrease in user perceived throughput (UPT), and therefore the PSS offset should be as small as possible. This should be taken into account when considering the PSS offset range. Therefore, according to some embodiments, the WUS / PSS offset is in the range of 1 slot to 10ms (or an equivalent value at the slot level). This provides advantages in terms of limited UPT loss in the UE due to the WUS / PSS, and provides the NW with flexibility in sending the WUS / PSS.

[0079] According to some embodiments, the network node or "network" (NW) may configure an offset 5 that is long enough for PSS PDCCH processing in the current receiver mode of the WD, or for a possible BWP change in front of "onDuration monitoring" (i.e., monitoring MO 4 within ON Duration 3 of DRX cycle 9). However, the offset 5 does not have to be longer than required in these aspects to avoid remaining in a non-deep sleep state during an excessively long time interval between PSS 8a and ON duration 3 of DRX cycle 9. According to some embodiments, particular attention is paid to the case where the NW configures a single PSS offset via higher layers. The same principles can be applied to other situations, such as, for example, configuring multiple PSS offsets for different cell groups or configuring a series of PSS offsets.

[0080] In some embodiments, the PSS offset 5 may be configured only for monitoring the PSS / WUS 8a in the P(S) cell. Nevertheless, if a secondary cell (Scell) is configured for the UE, the NW or network node may determine / decide to allocate different PSS offsets 5 for different Scell ​​groups or for each Scell. In addition, in some embodiments, the PSS / WUS offset 5 and / or the PSS / WUS duration 6 are configured only for the primary cell (Pcell) of the network node.

[0081] The NW may determine the minimum PSS offset (or PS_offset) 5 to be configured for the UE based on the trade-off between power efficiency and UE throughput, as well as potentially other factors. According to some embodiments, the NW may determine the minimum PSS offset based on its past observations of UE processing time or capability signaling. For example, the NW may have noticed that the UE can process the PDCCH within one time slot or within Tms, whereby the NW may regard this as the minimum offset it can configure. The NW may determine the minimum offset on a per-cell, per-bandwidth part (BWP), per-subcarrier spacing (SCS), or per-SS basis. For example, if a 15KHz SCS is used, the NW may consider a minimum offset of 1 time slot, but if a 60kHz or 120kHz SCS is used, a minimum offset of 2 to 4 time slots may be considered, etc. UE capability signaling may be understood as part of the initial access signaling from the UE / WD to make the network aware of its capabilities, which may also be referred to as a UE capability report. The UE may also update the capabilities signaled / reported.

[0082] In addition, the NW may consider potential additional commands associated with the wake-up signal (WUS) 8a or the power saving signal (PSS) 8a when determining the minimum offset. More specifically, if the PSS 8a includes a BWP switching command, the NW may consider a larger minimum offset based on the type of BWP switching. In addition, if the PSS 8a is intended to transform the Scell ​​from a sleep-like behavior to a non-sleep-like behavior or vice versa, the NW may decide to use a larger PSS offset 5, thereby allowing the UE to prepare for such a transition. According to some embodiments in which the UE is triggered with a CSI report using the PSS 8a, the UE may need to prepare its receiver for such a report, so the NW may configure a larger minimum PSS offset.

[0083] In addition, if the WUS or PSS configuration is intended for a group of UEs, the NW may further determine the minimum offset based on different criteria. According to some embodiments, the NW may determine the minimum offset with the minimum observed processing time for the UE, or the maximum minimum offset associated with each UE individually. However, according to some embodiments, the NW may determine the opposite and select the minimum offset based on the smallest possible minimum offset, etc.

[0084] After determining the minimum offset (note that determining the "minimum offset" is optional, and the NW can directly decide the PSS offset 5 arbitrarily), the NW decides how to configure the actual PSS offset 5. The NW can decide to configure the PSS offset 5 per cell, per BWP, or per SS. For example, the NW can configure different PSS offsets for different BWPs with different subcarrier spacings (SCS). For example, if the SCS in one BWP is larger than that in another BWP, the NW can configure a larger PSS offset 5 in the previous BWP, and vice versa. Alternatively, according to some embodiments, the NW may decide to configure the same PSS offset 5 for all BWPs, or if configured with a PSS, a PSS offset applicable to all underlying BWPs may be configured per cell.

[0085] To select PSS offset 5 in each of the above examples, the NW may use the minimum offset that it has determined as PSS offset 5, or add a margin to accommodate a higher level of flexibility. According to some embodiments, the NW may decide the margin so that PSSMO 2 is close to the synchronization signal block (SSB) measurement outside the active time. According to some embodiments, the NW may decide the margin based on the range (time slot or time) plus the minimum offset. According to some embodiments, and in particular when PSS is configured for multiple UEs, the NW may decide to align PSS offset 5 between UEs, or different UEs are configured with different PSS offsets 5. If PSS offset 5 is to be aligned for all UEs or a subset of UEs, the NW may consider different criteria to determine PSS offset 5. According to some embodiments, the PSS offset is determined based on the UE that processes the slowest PSS or the UE with the largest individual offset. In another example, the NW may make a decision based on the opposite criterion, that is, the PSS offset is determined based on the UE that processes the fastest PSS or based on an average value, etc.

[0086] The NW may further consider the additional delay impact of the PSS offset 5. A long offset moves the effective scheduling decision point earlier and increases the delay of data arriving between PSS 8a and the start of onDuration 3 by the additional cDRX cycle length 9. Therefore, the NW may limit the length of the PSS offset 5 to a minimum predetermined value based on the delay requirements of the current traffic type of the UE, or limit it to a value that limits the ratio of the offset 5 to the cDRX cycle to no more than a predetermined value (e.g., 5-10%).

[0087] Another parameter in configuring PSS MO 2 is the PSS range 6 after PSS offset 5, which can be understood as a PSS MO "window" (or PSS window). In other words, the UE monitors the PSS 8a in the PSS MO 2 configured within this range 6. The PSS range 6 can be defined in different ways, for example, Y time slots after PSS offset 5, Zms after PSS offset 5, or by multiple search space sets that the UE should monitor PSS MO 2.

[0088] According to some embodiments, range 6 may be configured per cell, per BWP, or per SS using high layer signaling, which indicates a range 6 of possible PSS opportunities 8a after PSS offset 5. According to some embodiments, range 6 may be part of a PDCCH-based PSS configuration using a search space (SS) information element (IE). For example, a new parameter called "PSS duration" or the like may be added to the SS IE to determine the number of times the same SS is repeated in the next slot.

[0089] According to some embodiments, the range is not explicitly configured but implicitly configured through SS IE configuration. For example, all configured MOs outside the active time (starting from PSS offset 5 until ON duration 3) can be considered as PSS MO 2.

[0090] To determine PSS range 6, according to some embodiments, the NW may make a decision based on the PDCCH blocking probability. In other words, in some embodiments, PSS range 6 may be determined by the network node based on the PDCCH blocking probability. Thus, the NW considers a range including multiple PSS MO2s to ensure that the blocking probability remains below a certain threshold. According to some embodiments, and in particular when wake-up signaling is configured for multiple UEs, the NW may decide whether the range is the same or different for different UEs.

[0091] According to some embodiments, the UE is configured to send UE assistance information indicating its preferred PSS range. The preferred PSS range may be further defined per cell, per BWP, per SCS, per SS, etc. For example, the UE may report its preferred PSS range per SCS as follows:

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[0093]

[0094] In addition, if the UE already knows the configured PSS offset of 5, it can adjust its preferred PSS range. For example, if the configured PSS offset of 5 is large enough, the values ​​listed in the previous example can be used. However, if the PSS offset is considered not large enough, the listed values ​​can be reduced accordingly. The upper limit of the PSS offset can be 10ms, or the equivalent value at the timeslot level for each parameter set, i.e., 10 timeslots for 15kHz, 20 timeslots for 30kHz, 40 timeslots for 60kHz, and 80 timeslots for 120kHz. This is calculated based on 10*2^μ, where μ is the parameter set number, for example, 0 for 15kHz, 1 for 30kHz, and so on.

[0095] One potential issue is related to the case where the UE is configured with an additional Scell, which may have a different parameter set than the Pcell. Here, since the PSS / WUS is only sent on the Pcell, the UE processing time for the PDCCH-PSS may be related to the parameter set on the Pcell. If the Pcell parameter set is smaller than the Scell, a smaller offset value can be considered a "baseline PSS offset". Nevertheless, at the ms level, it still provides enough time for the UE to be woken up and monitor PDCCH on all cells. The same argument applies to the opposite case, i.e., when the SCS on the Pcell is larger than the Scell, with the difference that in this case a larger "baseline offset" can be considered, which is still large enough for all cells to be woken up and monitor PDCCH.

[0096] In turn, the NW may configure the PSS / WUS range 6 for the UE as suggested by the UE or not. Furthermore, if the PSS / WUS configuration is intended for multiple UEs, the NW may decide to configure the PSS range 6 for each UE individually, or to align for all UEs or one or more subsets thereof. In the latter case, the NW may further decide to determine the PSS range 6 based on the suggested narrowest, widest, average PSS range 6, etc.

[0097] Similarly, the NW or network node may further consider UE assistance information when configuring PSS / WUS configuration, and in particular when configuring PSS / WUS offset 5. UE assistance may be provided via one or more of MAC CE based, RRC based, or UE capability signaling.

[0098] From a network perspective, it may be useful if all UEs supporting wake-up signaling can do so with similar PSS processing times. Having this baseline capability may allow efficient NW configuration and use of wake-up signaling, including group-based wake-up indication in downlink control information (DCI). Therefore, for UEs supporting wake-up signaling, a baseline capability for minimum PSS processing may be defined (i.e., mandatory).

[0099] According to some embodiments, the baseline processing time requirement for a UE supporting PSS may be as follows, which depends on the SCS of the WUS / PSS based on the PDCCH. These example values ​​may be applicable to a simple "wake up or not" function.

[0100]

[0101] In some embodiments, PSS / WUS 8a indicates one or more actions (hereinafter "high-level commands"). Therefore, if PSS / WUS 8a indicates one or more high-level commands, a separate corresponding baseline minimum processing time requirement may also be defined. For example, if BWP switching, or CSI reporting / trigger is included in PSS / WUS 8a, the corresponding action for a given cell may be applied to the cell at the same time. More specifically, if BWP switching is indicated by PSS / WUS 8a and PSS / WUS is used to indicate wake-up, since the BWP switching will continue, the wake-up action (e.g., PDCCH monitoring in the next ON Duration 3) will be applied after the BWP switching is completed. For other cells without BWP switching, a conventional wake-up timeline may be applied.

[0102] In addition, according to some embodiments, the UE assistance information is a high-level signaling indicating the minimum processing time for the UE to process the PSS / WUS 8a. For example, the UE may determine the minimum processing time based (only) on the time it takes to process the PDCCH and / or be ready to "wake up" and monitor the PSS 8a at PSS MO 2, and / or taking into account other criteria such as the best configuration to provide power saving. In addition, in this regard, the UE assistance information may be based on or depend on a specific SCS, BWP, cell, etc. Some processing time requirements for different SCSs are listed below according to some embodiments.

[0103]

[0104] Furthermore, the UE may consider whether additional secondary cells (Scells) are configured and / or whether additional commands are included in the PSS payload, such as, for example, Scell ​​activation or deactivation of Scells with mixed parameter sets, and adjust the minimum processing time accordingly.

[0105] In addition, according to some embodiments, the UE may additionally indicate via a second (advanced / fast) PSS / WUS processing time indication that it also has "fast processing capability", in other words, the UE is able to process PSS / WUS "faster". This may be parameter set specific signaling, i.e., the UE may support the second (advanced / fast) processing time only for a subset of parameter sets. Some second (advanced / fast) processing times for different SCSs are listed below according to some embodiments.

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[0107] Therefore, when deciding the PSS offset and monitoring opportunity configuration, the NW or network node may consider the "minimum processing time" of the UE. Therefore, in some embodiments, the NW or network node may decide / determine that the minimum processing time is considered as the minimum offset, or simply decide that the minimum processing time should be considered as the PSS / WUS offset 5. The process of configuring the PSS offset according to any embodiment provided herein may be followed.

[0108] Regarding "UE assistance information", according to some embodiments, the UE can indicate its preferred PSS offset to the NW. In turn, the NW can decide whether to configure the PSS offset 5 as suggested by the UE. If a group of UEs is to be addressed by wake-up signaling, the NW can decide to determine to align the PSS offset 5 for all UEs, or set them individually, or align them for a subset of UEs. If the PSS offset 5 is to be aligned for all UEs or a subset thereof within the same PSS configuration, the NW can further apply different criteria when selecting the PSS offset 5. For example, the NW can decide to select the longest preferred PSS offset, or the shortest, or the average, or any other suitable criteria.

[0109] Figure 4 It is a schematic flow chart representation of a method 400 performed by a WD for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method 400 includes configuring 401 a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration for the WD, wherein the DRX configuration has an ON-duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration. The DRX configuration defines the timing and length of the ON-duration for the WD based on a message from the network node. In this context, the DRX configuration can be obtained from the network node via RRC signaling. Therefore, the method 400 may further include the step of receiving one or more messages from the network node.

[0110] The method 400 further includes configuring 402 a power saving signal (PSS) configuration for the WD based on a message from a network node, wherein the PSS configuration includes a PSS offset and a PSS range, and wherein the PSS offset and the PSS range define the starting point and length of a PSS monitoring window (MW), and at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs within the PSS MW. As similar to the above, the WD can be configured 402 via RRC signaling from the network node. In addition, the method 400 includes monitoring 403 a signal or channel at one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW. The PSS can be a PDCCH-based PSS, and the monitoring 403 step can include monitoring the PDCCH at one or more PSS MOs. In some embodiments, the PSS configuration includes an SS association and a control resource set CORESET association for one or more PSS monitoring opportunities.

[0111] When the WD / UE is configured 402 with a WUS / PSS MO based on a combination of SS, WUS / PSS offset and WUS / PSS range as described in some embodiments of the present invention, the UE is expected to monitor 403 the PSS in the configured 402 MO, and if the UE receives a PSS with a wake-up indication in each PSS MO, it can be configured to monitor the PDCCH in the next ONduration of the DRX cycle.

[0112] If the WUS / PSS indicates that the UE is awakened or not awakened in any PSS MO, the UE can skip the remaining MOs and follow the NW indication. In addition, if the PSS MO conflicts with another event, such as, for example, when the WUS / PSS MO falls within the active time, the UE can follow the specified or configured activity. For example, if the UE must be awakened, if one or more WUS / PSS MOs fall within the active time, the UE does not need to monitor the WUS / PSS MO, but can be awakened directly at the ON duration.

[0113] However, in some embodiments, if there is no available WUS / PSS MO before the ON duration of the DRX cycle, the UE must be awakened and monitor PDCCH on the DRX cycle, unless it is otherwise configured by the NW or network node, or allowed by the standardized specification, etc. In the illustrative example, the DRX cycle is 160ms, the SS cycle is equivalent to 320ms, and thus there is no valid WUS / PSS MO every other DRX cycle, and therefore, the UE must be awakened and monitor PDCCH in the DRX cycle.

[0114] According to some embodiments, the UE is configured to be awakened at the WUS / PSS offset and ready to monitor 403 WUS / PSS MO. According to some embodiments, and in particular when the first WUS / PSS MO falls after the WUS / PSS offset, the UE may be configured to delay being awakened until the first WUS / PSS MO. In addition, the UE may be configured to select a suitable energy saving mode between WUS / PSS MOs based on the time distance between the WUS / PSS MOs.

[0115] In some embodiments, the UE may be configured to implement a suitable energy saving mode after the end of the WUS / PSS range until the ON duration of the DRX cycle based on an indication from the WUS / PSS. If the available time is short (e.g., one or two time slots), the UE may be configured to adopt an energy saving mode that allows the UE to quickly return to normal PDCCH monitoring, such as by, for example, turning off the RF antenna, etc. However, if the time is longer (e.g., a few milliseconds), the UE may be configured to adopt a more stringent energy saving mode and turn off additional modules.

[0116] In addition, according to some embodiments, the UE may further consider WUS / PSS statistics and / or historical data, in particular regarding monitoring of WUS / PSS MO 403. For example, the UE may be configured to note that the NW sends WUS / PSS to the UE in a specific WUS / PSS MO, or after a specific WUS / PSS MO, or between one WUS / PSS MO and another WUS / PSS MO, all or most of the time.

[0117] Therefore, the UE may be configured to skip monitoring 403 WUS / PSS in other WUS / PSS MOs that were not included under the previous conditions. In other words, the UE may be configured to skip monitoring 403 WUS / PSS in WUS / PSS MOs that are determined to be unlikely to be used by the NW or network module to send WUS / PSS. Nevertheless, in this case, the UE may need to ensure that specific conditions such as minimum detection performance, etc. are met. The UE may tentatively monitor 403 WUS / PSS MOs that may be skipped according to the above logic infrequently to continuously determine that no WUS / PSS transmission occurs there.

[0118] The PSS range may include multiple search space sets that define the length of the PSS MW. In addition, in some embodiments, the PSS offset defines a time offset or time slot offset of the starting point of the PSS monitoring window (MW) relative to the ON-duration, and the PSS range defines the duration or time slot duration of the PSS MW in which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs. The PSS offset (also referred to as the WSU offset) can be a single value (e.g., 5 time slots, 15ms) or a range of values ​​(e.g., 5-10 time slots, 15-30ms). Similarly, the PSS range (also referred to as the WSU range or WSU MO range) can be a single value (e.g., 4 time slots, 8ms) or a range of values ​​(3-7 time slots, 6-14ms).

[0119] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the method further comprises, when the PSS is detected during at least one PSS MO within the PSS MW, performing 405 at least one first action indicated in the PSS.

[0120] The first action indicated in the PSS may include at least one of the following actions:

[0121] • Monitoring a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) at one or more PDCCH Monitoring Occasions (MO) in a subsequent / following ON-duration of the DRX cycle.

[0122] • Perform bandwidth part (BWP) switching.

[0123] Reporting Channel State Information (CSI).

[0124] • Performing secondary cell (Scell) adaptation.

[0125] Trigger the MAC entity to start the DRX ON-duration timer.

[0126] With reference to the above discussion of the implementation of UE energy saving measures or energy saving modes, the UE may be configured to adjust its above energy saving measures, such as those listed above, based on the fact whether the WUS / PSS includes additional commands / actions. For example, if the WUS / PSS triggers BWP switching in addition to being used for wake-up, the UE may need to stay awake longer between the WUS / PSS and the ONduration of the DRX cycle to perform the BWP switching.

[0127] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the method 400 further comprises sending 404 a signal to the network node. The signal may indicate at least one of the following:

[0128] • WUS / PSS processing time 411 of the wireless device / UE.

[0129] WD / UE assistance information 412.

[0130] • Preferred WUS / PSS offset 413 for WD / UE.

[0131] • Preferred WUS / PSS range 413 for WD / UE.

[0132] • WD / UE type, WD / UE capabilities, and / or WD / UE processing time 414.

[0133] Therefore, the WUS / PSS configuration (i.e., at least one of the PSS offset and the PSS range) can be based on one or more of the WD / UE parameters signaled above. These parameters can be signaled by the WD / UE to the network node in one or more radio resource control (RRC) messages. In some embodiments, at least one of the PSS offset and the PSS duration is defined based on the duration or slot duration between the PSS MW and the ON-duration, and the length of the ON-duration depends on one or more WD capabilities. More specifically, in some embodiments, the duration or slot duration between the PSS MW and the ON-duration can be of sufficient length to allow the WD to perform a BWP change, or of sufficient length to allow a wake-up signal (WUS) PDCCH processing in the current receiver mode of the WD. In other words, the WD capability can be the time or slot duration required to perform a BWP change, or the time or slot duration required to perform a PSSPDCCH processing in the current receiver mode of the WD. The UE processing time includes information about the UE's PDCCH processing time and / or the UE's WUS / PSS processing time.

[0134] Additionally, in some embodiments, the method 400 further includes: when a PSS / WUS is not detected during at least one PSS / WUS MO within a PSS / WUS MW, performing 406 at least one of the following second actions:

[0135] • According to the DRX configuration, the WD is set 406 to sleep mode.

[0136] • Monitoring 406 the PDCCH in a different search space (SS) than the monitoring after the PSS is detected.

[0137] • Monitoring 406 the PDCCH in a different SS and with a longer periodicity than monitoring after detecting the PSS.

[0138] According to some embodiments, the WUS / PSS configuration further includes at least one of a period and a timing of one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW. In addition, the WUS / PSS offset may be specific to a specific UE / WD. Similarly, the WUS / PSS range may be specific to a specific UE / WD.

[0139] Figure 5 is a wireless communication network 100 (eg, Figure 1 The schematic block diagram of an embodiment of an apparatus 550 in a wireless network (such as a wireless network shown in FIG. 1 ) is shown. The apparatus 550 may be in a wireless device (such as a wireless network such ... Figure 1 The device is operable to perform the reference Figure 4 The example methods described herein, as well as any other processes or methods that may be disclosed herein. It should also be understood that Figure 4 The method does not have to be performed only by the device 550. At least some operations of the method may be performed by one or more other entities. At least some operations of the method may be performed by one or more other entities.

[0140] The device 550 (also referred to as a virtual device implemented in a wireless device (WD) or a user equipment (UE)) may include a processing circuit 551, which may include one or more microprocessors or microcontrollers, and other digital hardware, which may include a digital signal processor (DSP), dedicated digital logic, etc. The processing circuit 551 may be configured to execute program codes stored in a memory 555, which may include one or more types of memory 555, such as a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory, a buffer memory, a flash memory device, an optical storage device, etc. In several embodiments, the program code stored in the memory 555 includes program instructions for executing one or more telecommunications and / or data communication protocols and instructions for executing one or more techniques described herein. In some implementations, the processing circuit 551 may be used to cause the control unit 552, the monitoring unit 553, the sending unit 554, and any other suitable unit of the device 550 to perform corresponding functions according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0141] The wireless device 550 or the processing circuit 551 therein is configured to configure a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration for the WD, or may include a configuration unit 552, which is configured to configure a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration for the WD, and the DRX configuration has an ON-duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration. The DRX configuration defines the timing and length of the ON-duration for the WD based on a message from a network node. The wireless device 550 or the processing circuit 551 therein or the configuration unit 552 is further configured to configure the PSS configuration for the WD based on a message from a network node. The PSS configuration includes a PSS offset and a PSS range, which define the starting point and length of a PSS monitoring window (MW), and at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs within the PSS MW. In addition, the wireless device 650 or the processing circuit therein is configured to monitor a signal or channel at one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW, or may include a monitoring unit 553, which is configured to monitor a signal or channel at one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW.

[0142] Continuing, we will now refer to Figure 6 An exemplary embodiment of a method 600 for processing communications of a wireless device in a wireless communication network performed by a network node is described with reference to the schematic flow chart shown in FIG. Figure 6 It can be obtained by Figure 1 Illustrative examples of actions or operations taken or performed by a network node 110 in a wireless communication network 100 are described and shown. The method 600 includes determining 601 a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration having an ON-duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration. The DRX configuration defines the timing and length of the ON-duration for a WD.

[0143] The method 600 further includes determining 602 a WUS / PSS configuration, wherein the WUS / PSS configuration includes a WUS / PSS offset and a WUS / PSS range, wherein the WUS / PSS offset and the WUS / PSS range define a starting point and a length of a WUS / PSS monitoring window (MW), within which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs. In addition, the method includes sending 603 the DRX configuration and the PSS configuration to the WD.

[0144] As will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art, the features, embodiments and advantages discussed above from the perspective of the UE / WD are similarly applicable to the perspective of the network node. Therefore, for reasons of clarity and brevity and to avoid excessive repetition, they will not be described in detail. For example, the WUS / PSS range included by determining 602 the WUS / PSS configuration may include multiple search space sets defining the length of the WUS / PSS MW. In some embodiments, the PSS configuration determined 602 further includes at least one of the period and timing of one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW.

[0145] In addition, the method 600 may further include sending 604 a power saving signal (PSS) or a wake-up signal (WUS) to the WD according to the PSS configuration. In other words, the PSS may be sent 600 so as to be received by the WD at one or more PSS MOs. The PSS may be a PDCCH-based PSS, and the PSS configuration may include an indication of an instruction to monitor the PDCCH at one or more PSS MOs.

[0146] According to some embodiments, the PSS sent 604 may further include an indication of at least one of the following:

[0147] • An instruction to monitor a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) at one or more PDCCH Monitoring Occasions (MO) in a subsequent / following ON-duration of the DRX cycle.

[0148] Trigger the MAC entity to start the DRX ON-duration timer.

[0149] ·Instructions for executing bandwidth part (BWP) switching.

[0150] · Instructions to report channel state information (CSI).

[0151] ·Execute the instruction of secondary cell (Scell) adaptation.

[0152] Furthermore, the method 600 may further include receiving one or more signals (eg, RRC messages) from the WD. The signal may indicate at least one of the following:

[0153] • WUS / PSS processing time 611 of the wireless device / UE.

[0154] WD / UE assistance information 612.

[0155] • Preferred WUS / PSS offset 613 for WD / UE.

[0156] • Preferred WUS / PSS range 613 for WD / UE.

[0157] • WD / UE type, WD / UE capabilities, and / or WD / UE processing time 614.

[0158] Thus, the WUS / PSS configuration (i.e., at least one of the PSS offset and the PSS range) may be based on one or more of the WD / UE parameters signaled above. These parameters may be signaled by the WD / UE to the network node in one or more radio resource control (RRC) messages. In addition, the WUS / PSS offset may be specific to a particular UE / WD. Similarly, the WUS / PSS range may be specific to a particular UE / WD.

[0159] Figure 7 7 is a schematic block diagram representation of an embodiment of an apparatus 750 in a wireless communication network 100. The apparatus 750 may be in a base station or a network node (e.g., Figure 1 The device is operable to perform reference Figure 6 The example methods described herein, as well as any other processes or methods that may be disclosed herein. It should also be understood that Figure 7 The method does not have to be performed only by the device 750. At least some operations of the method may be performed by one or more other entities. At least some operations of the method may be performed by one or more other entities.

[0160] The device 750 (also referred to as a virtual device implemented in a base station) may include a processing circuit 751, which may include one or more microprocessors or microcontrollers, and other digital hardware, which may include a digital signal processor (DSP), dedicated digital logic, etc. The processing circuit 751 may be configured to execute program codes stored in a memory 755, which may include one or more types of memory 755, such as a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory, a buffer memory, a flash memory device, an optical memory, etc. In several embodiments, the program code stored in the memory 755 includes program instructions for executing one or more telecommunications and / or data communication protocols and instructions for executing one or more techniques described herein. In some implementations, the processing circuit may be used to cause the determination unit 752, the sending unit 753, the receiving unit 754, and any other suitable unit of the device 750 to perform corresponding functions according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0161] The network node or the processing circuit 751 therein may be configured to determine a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration, or may include a determination unit 752, which is configured to determine a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration, the DRX configuration having an ON-duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration. The DRX configuration defines the timing and length of the ON-duration for the WD. The network node or the processing circuit 751 therein may be configured to determine a WUS / PSS configuration, or may include a determination unit 752, which is configured to determine the WUS / PSS configuration. The WUS / PSS configuration includes a WUS / PSS offset and a WUS / PSS range, wherein the WUS / PSS offset and the WUS / PSS range define the starting point and length of the WUS / PSS monitoring window (MW), and at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs within the WUS / PSS MW. The network node or the processing circuit 751 therein may be further configured to send the DRX configuration and the PSS configuration to the WD, or may include a sending unit 753, which is configured to send the DRX configuration and the PSS configuration to the WD. In some embodiments, the network node or the processing circuit 751 therein may be configured to receive one or more signals (e.g., RRC messages) from the WD, or may include a receiving unit 754 configured to receive one or more signals (e.g., RRC messages) from the WD, as described in detail above.

[0162] Although the subject matter described herein may be implemented in any suitable type of system using any suitable components, the embodiments disclosed herein are directed to wireless networks such as Figure 8 For simplicity, Figure 8 The wireless network of only depicts network QQ106, network nodes QQ160 and QQ160b, and WDQQ110, QQ110b and QQ110c. In practice, the wireless network may also include any additional elements suitable for supporting communication between wireless devices or between a wireless device and another communication device (such as a route phone, a service provider, or any other network node or terminal device). In the components shown, network node QQ160 and wireless device (WD) QQ110 are depicted with additional details. The wireless network may provide communication and other types of services to one or more wireless devices to facilitate access of wireless devices and / or the use of services provided by or via the wireless network.

[0163] A wireless network may include or interface with any type of communication, telecommunication, data, cellular, and / or radio network or other similar type of system. In some embodiments, a wireless network may be configured to operate according to a specific standard or other type of predefined rules or procedures. Thus, a specific embodiment of a wireless network may implement a communication standard such as a global system for mobile communications (GSM), a universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS), a long term evolution (LTE), and / or other suitable 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G standard; a wireless local area network (WLAN) standard such as the IEEE 802.11 standard; and / or any other suitable wireless communication standard such as the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wi Max), Bluetooth, Z-Wave, and / or ZigBee standards.

[0164] The network QQ106 may include one or more backhaul networks, core networks, IP networks, public switched telephone networks (PSTN), packet data networks, optical networks, wide area networks (WANs), local area networks (LANs), wireless local area networks (WLANs), wired networks, wireless networks, metropolitan area networks, and other networks to enable communication between devices.

[0165] The network node QQ160 and WD QQ110 include various components described in more detail below. These components work together to provide network node and / or wireless device functions, such as providing wireless connections in a wireless network. In different embodiments, the wireless network may include any number of wired or wireless networks, network nodes, base stations, controllers, wireless devices, relay stations, and / or any other components or systems that may facilitate or participate in the communication of data and signals via a wired or wireless connection.

[0166] As used herein, a network node refers to a device that is capable of, configured to, set to, and / or operable to communicate directly or indirectly with a wireless device and / or with other network nodes or devices in a wireless network to enable and / or provide wireless access to a wireless device and / or perform other functions (e.g., management) in a wireless network. Examples of network nodes include, but are not limited to, access points (APs) (e.g., radio access points), base stations (BSs) (e.g., radio base stations, node Bs, evolved node Bs (eNBs), and NR NodeBs (gNBs)). They can be classified based on the amount of coverage provided by the base station (or in other words, their transmit power levels), and they can also be referred to as femto base stations, pico base stations, micro base stations, or macro base stations. A base station can be a relay node or a relay donor node that controls a relay. A network node may also include one or more (or all) parts of a distributed radio base station such as a centralized digital unit and / or a remote radio unit (RRU), sometimes also referred to as a remote radio head (RRH). Such a remote radio unit may or may not be integrated with an antenna as an antenna-integrated radio. Portions of distributed radio base stations may also be referred to as nodes in a distributed antenna system (DAS). Yet another example of a network node includes an MSR device such as a multi-standard radio (MSR) BS, a network controller such as a radio network controller (RNC) or a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a transmission point, a transmission node, a multi-cell / multicast coordination entity (MCE), a core network node (e.g., MSC, MME), an O&M node, an OSS node, a SON node, a positioning node (e.g., E-SMLC), and / or an MDT. As another example, a network node may be a virtual network node as described in more detail below. However, more generally, a network node may represent any suitable device (or group of devices) that is capable of, configured to, arranged to, and / or operable to enable and / or provide a wireless device with access to a wireless network or to provide some service to a wireless device that has accessed a wireless network.

[0167] exist Figure 8 In the embodiment, the network node QQ160 includes a processing circuit QQ170, a device readable medium QQ180, an interface QQ190, an auxiliary device QQ184, a power supply QQ186, a power supply circuit QQ187, and an antenna QQ162. Figure 8The network node QQ160 shown in the exemplary wireless network may represent a device including a combination of the hardware components shown, but other embodiments may include network nodes with different combinations of components. It should be understood that the network node includes any suitable combination of hardware and / or software required to perform the tasks, features, functions, and methods disclosed herein. In addition, although the components of the network node QQ160 are depicted as a single box within a larger box or nested within multiple boxes, in practice, the network node may include multiple different physical components that make up a single shown component (for example, the device readable medium QQ180 may include multiple separate hard drives and multiple RAM modules).

[0168] Similarly, network node QQ160 can be composed of multiple physically separated components (e.g., NodeB components and RNC components, or BTS components and BSC components, etc.), and each component can have its own corresponding components. In some scenarios where network node QQ160 includes multiple separate components (e.g., BTS and BSC components), one or more separate components can be shared between several network nodes. For example, a single RNC can control multiple NodeBs. In this scenario, each unique NodeB and RNC pair can be regarded as a separate network node in some instances. In some embodiments, network node QQ160 can be configured to support multiple radio access technologies (RATs). In this embodiment, some components can be copied (e.g., separate device-readable media QQ180 for different RATs) and some components can be reused (e.g., the same antenna QQ162 can be shared by RATs). Network node QQ160 can also include multiple groups of various components shown for different wireless technologies (such as GSM, WCDMA, LTE, NR, WiFi, or Bluetooth wireless technology) integrated into network node QQ160. These wireless technologies may be integrated into the same or different chips or chipsets and other components within network node QQ 160 .

[0169] The processing circuit QQ170 is configured to perform any determination, calculation, or similar operation (e.g., certain obtaining operations) described herein as being provided by the network node. Such operations performed by the processing circuit QQ170 may include processing information obtained by the processing circuit QQ170, for example, by converting the obtained information into other information, comparing the obtained information or the converted information with information stored in the network node, and / or performing one or more operations based on the obtained information or the converted information, and making a determination as a result of the processing.

[0170] The processing circuit QQ170 may include a combination of one or more of a microprocessor, a controller, a microcontroller, a central processing unit, a digital signal processor, an application specific integrated circuit, a field programmable gate array, or any other suitable computing device, resource, or combination of hardware, software, and / or encoded logic. For example, the processing circuit QQ170 may execute instructions stored in the device readable medium QQ180 or in a memory within the processing circuit QQ170. Such functionality may include providing any of the various wireless features, functions, or benefits discussed herein. In some embodiments, the processing circuit QQ170 may include a system on a chip (SOC).

[0171] In some embodiments, the processing circuit QQ170 may include one or more of a radio frequency (RF) transceiver circuit QQ172 and a baseband processing circuit QQ174. In some embodiments, the radio frequency (RF) transceiver circuit QQ172 and the baseband processing circuit QQ174 may be on separate chips (or chipsets), boards, or units such as a radio unit and a digital unit. In alternative embodiments, part or all of the RF transceiver circuit QQ172 and the baseband processing circuit QQ174 may be on the same chip or chipset, board, or unit.

[0172] In certain embodiments, some or all of the functions described herein as being provided by a network node, base station, eNB or other such network device can be performed by processing circuit QQ170 executing instructions stored on a device-readable medium QQ180 or a memory in processing circuit QQ170. In alternative embodiments, some or all of the functions can be provided by processing circuit QQ170 without the need to perform instructions stored on a separate or discrete device-readable medium such as in a hard-wired manner. In any of those embodiments, whether or not to perform instructions stored on a device-readable storage medium, processing circuit QQ170 can be configured to perform the described functions. The benefits provided by such functions are not limited to processing circuit QQ170 or other components of network node QQ160 alone, but are enjoyed by network node QQ160 as a whole, and / or generally by end users and wireless networks.

[0173] The device-readable medium QQ180 may include any form of volatile or non-volatile computer-readable memory that stores information, data, and / or instructions that can be used by the processing circuit QQ170, including but not limited to permanent storage devices, solid-state memory, remotely mounted memory, magnetic media, optical media, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), mass storage media (e.g., hard disk), removable storage media (e.g., flash drive, compact disk (CD) or digital video disk (DVD)), and / or any other volatile or non-volatile, non-transitory device-readable and / or computer-executable storage device. The device-readable medium QQ180 may store any suitable instructions, data or information, including computer programs, software, applications including one or more of logic, rules, codes, tables, etc., and / or other instructions that can be executed by the processing circuit QQ170 and used by the network node QQ160. The device-readable medium QQ180 may be used to store any calculations performed by the processing circuit QQ170 and / or any data received via the interface QQ190. In some embodiments, the processing circuit QQ170 and the device-readable medium QQ180 may be considered to be integrated.

[0174] Interface QQ190 is used in wired or wireless communication of signaling and / or data between network node QQ160, network QQ106 and / or WD QQ110. As shown, interface QQ190 includes port / terminal QQ194 to send and receive data, such as sending data to network QQ106 and receiving data from network QQ106 via wired connection. Interface QQ190 also includes radio front-end circuit QQ192 that can be coupled to antenna QQ162, or in some embodiments, coupled to a part of antenna QQ162. Radio front-end circuit QQ192 includes filter QQ198 and amplifier QQ196. Radio front-end circuit QQ192 can be connected to antenna QQ162 and processing circuit QQ170. Radio front-end circuit QQ192 can be configured to adjust the signal transmitted between antenna QQ162 and processing circuit QQ170. Radio front-end circuit QQ192 can receive digital data that will be sent outward to other network nodes or WDs via wireless connection. The radio front end circuit QQ192 may convert the digital data into a radio signal having appropriate channel and bandwidth parameters using a combination of filters QQ198 and / or amplifiers QQ196. The radio signal may then be transmitted via antenna QQ162. Similarly, when receiving data, antenna QQ162 may collect the radio signal, which may then be converted into digital data by the radio front end circuit QQ192. The digital data may be transmitted to the processing circuit QQ170. In other embodiments, the interface may include different components and / or different combinations of components.

[0175] In some alternative embodiments, the network node QQ160 may not include a separate radio front end circuit QQ192, but rather the processing circuit QQ170 may include the radio front end circuit and may be connected to the antenna QQ162 without a separate radio front end circuit QQ192. Similarly, in some embodiments, all or some of the RF transceiver circuit QQ172 may be considered part of the interface QQ190. In some other embodiments, the interface QQ190 may include one or more ports or terminals QQ194, the radio front end circuit QQ192, and the RF transceiver circuit QQ172 as part of a radio unit (not shown), and the interface QQ190 may communicate with the baseband processing circuit QQ174 as part of a digital unit (not shown).

[0176] Antenna QQ162 may include one or more antennas or antenna arrays configured to send and / or receive wireless signals. Antenna QQ162 may be coupled to the radio front end circuit QQ190 and may be any type of antenna capable of wirelessly sending and receiving data and / or signals. In some embodiments, antenna QQ162 may include one or more omnidirectional sector or flat panel antennas operable to, for example, send / receive radio signals between 2 GHz and 66 GHz. Omnidirectional antennas may be used to send / receive radio signals in any direction, sector antennas may be used to send / receive radio signals from devices within a specific area, and flat panel antennas may be line of sight antennas for sending / receiving radio signals in a relatively straight line. In some instances, using more than one antenna may be referred to as MIMO. In some embodiments, antenna QQ162 may be separated from network node QQ160 and may be connected to network node QQ160 via an interface or port.

[0177] Antenna QQ162, interface QQ190 and / or processing circuit QQ170 can be configured to perform any receiving operation and / or certain obtaining operation described herein as being performed by a network node. Any information, data and / or signal can be received from a wireless device, another network node and / or any other network device. Similarly, antenna QQ162, interface QQ190 and / or processing circuit QQ170 can be configured to perform any sending operation described herein as being performed by a network node. Any information, data and / or signal can be sent to a wireless device, another network node and / or any other network device.

[0178] The power circuit QQ187 may include or be coupled to a power management circuit, and is configured to provide power to the components of the network node QQ160 for performing the functions described herein. The power circuit QQ187 may receive power from the power supply QQ186. The power supply QQ186 and / or the power circuit QQ187 may be configured to provide power to the various components of the network node QQ160 in a form suitable for the corresponding components (e.g., at the voltage and current levels required by each corresponding component). The power supply QQ186 may be included in the power circuit QQ187 and / or the network node QQ160, or outside the power circuit QQ187 and / or the network node QQ160. For example, the network node QQ160 may be connected to an external power source (e.g., a power outlet) via an input circuit or an interface such as a cable, whereby the external power source provides power to the power circuit QQ187. As another example, the power supply QQ186 may include a power source in the form of a battery or a battery pack, which is connected to or integrated into the power circuit QQ187. If the external power supply fails, the battery can provide backup power. Other types of power supplies, such as photovoltaic devices, may also be used.

[0179] Alternative embodiments of network node QQ 160 may include Figure 8 , which may be responsible for providing certain aspects of the functionality of the network node, including any functionality described herein and / or any functionality necessary to support the subject matter described herein. For example, the network node QQ 160 may include a user interface device to allow information to be input into the network node QQ 160 and to allow information to be output from the network node QQ 160. This may allow a user to perform diagnostics, maintenance, repair, and other management functions on the network node QQ 160.

[0180] As used herein, wireless device (WD) refers to a device that can, is configured to, is set to, and / or is operable to wirelessly communicate with a network node and / or other wireless devices. Unless otherwise specified, the term WD can be used interchangeably with user equipment (UE) in this article. Wireless communication can involve the use of electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared waves, and / or other types of signals suitable for transmitting information through the air to send and / or receive wireless signals. In some embodiments, WD can be configured to send and / or receive information without direct human interaction. For example, WD can be designed to send information to the network on a predetermined schedule when triggered by an internal or external event, or in response to a request from the network. Examples of WD include but are not limited to smart phones, mobile phones, cellular phones, voice over IP (VoIP) phones, wireless local loop phones, desktop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), wireless cameras, game consoles or devices, music storage devices, playback devices, wearable terminal devices, wireless endpoints, mobile stations, tablet computers, laptops, laptop embedded devices (LEEs), laptop mounted devices (LMEs), smart devices, wireless customer end devices (CPEs), vehicle-mounted wireless terminal devices, etc. WD can support device-to-device (D2D) communication, for example, by implementing 3GPP standards for sidelink communication, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and in this case can be referred to as a D2D communication device. As another specific example, in the Internet of Things (loT) scenario, WD can represent a machine or other device that performs monitoring and / or measurement and sends the results of such monitoring and / or measurement to another WD and / or network node. In this case, WD can be a machine-to-machine (M2M) device, which can be referred to as an MTC device in the 3GPP context. As a specific example, WD can be a UE that implements the 3GPP narrowband Internet of Things (NB-loT) standard. Specific examples of such machines or devices are sensors, metering devices such as power meters, industrial machinery, or household or personal appliances (e.g., refrigerators, televisions, etc.), or personal wearable devices (e.g., watches, fitness trackers, etc.). In other scenarios, WD can represent a vehicle or other device that can monitor and / or report its operating status or other functions associated with its operation. As mentioned above, WD can represent the end point of wireless connection, in which case, the device can be referred to as a wireless terminal. In addition, as mentioned above, WD can be mobile, in which case, it can also be referred to as a mobile device or a mobile terminal.

[0181] As shown, the wireless device QQ110 includes an antenna QQ111, an interface QQ114, a processing circuit QQ120, a device-readable medium QQ130, a user interface device QQ132, an auxiliary device QQ134, a power supply QQ136, and a power supply circuit QQ137. The WDQQ110 may include multiple groups of one or more of the various components shown for different wireless technologies supported by the WDQQ110 (such as GSM, WCDMA, LTE, NR, WiFi, or Bluetooth wireless technologies, to name a few). These wireless technologies may be integrated into the same or different chips or chipsets and other components within the WDQQ110.

[0182] Antenna QQ111 may include one or more antennas or antenna arrays configured to send and / or receive wireless signals, and is connected to interface QQ114. In some alternative embodiments, antenna QQ111 may be separated from WD QQ110 and may be connected to WD QQ110 via an interface or port. Antenna QQ111, interface QQ114, and / or processing circuit QQ120 may be configured to perform any receiving or transmitting operation described herein as being performed by WD. Any information, data, and / or signal may be received from a network node and / or another WD. In some embodiments, radio front-end circuitry and / or antenna QQ111 may be considered as an interface.

[0183] As shown, the interface QQ114 includes a radio front-end circuit QQ112 and an antenna QQ111. The radio front-end circuit QQ112 includes one or more filters QQ118 and an amplifier QQ116. The radio front-end circuit QQ114 is connected to the antenna QQ111 and the processing circuit QQ120, and is configured to adjust the signal transmitted between the antenna QQ111 and the processing circuit QQ120. The radio front-end circuit QQ112 may be coupled to the antenna QQ111 or a portion of the antenna QQ111. In some embodiments, the WD QQ110 may not include a separate radio front-end circuit QQ112; instead, the processing circuit QQ120 may include a radio front-end circuit and may be connected to the antenna QQ111. Similarly, in some embodiments, some or all of the RF transceiver circuit QQ122 may be considered as part of the interface QQ114. The radio front-end circuit QQ112 may receive digital data to be sent outward to other network nodes or WDs via a wireless connection. The radio front-end circuit QQ112 may convert the digital data into a radio signal with suitable channel and bandwidth parameters using a combination of filters QQ118 and / or amplifiers QQ116. The radio signal can then be sent via the antenna. Similarly, when receiving data, the antenna QQ111 can collect the radio signal, which is then converted into digital data by the radio front-end circuit QQ112. The digital data can be transmitted to the processing circuit QQ120. In other embodiments, the interface can include different components and / or different combinations of components.

[0184] The processing circuit QQ120 may include a combination of one or more of a microprocessor, a controller, a microcontroller, a central processing unit, a digital signal processor, an application specific integrated circuit, a field programmable gate array, or any other suitable computing device, resource, or combination of hardware, software, and / or encoded logic operable to provide the functionality of the WD QQ110, either alone or in conjunction with other WD QQ110 components such as device readable medium QQ130. Such functionality may include providing any of the various wireless features or benefits discussed herein. For example, the processing circuit QQ120 may execute instructions stored in the device readable medium QQ130 or in a memory within the processing circuit QQ120 to provide the functionality disclosed herein.

[0185] As shown, the processing circuit QQ120 includes one or more of the RF transceiver circuit QQ122, the baseband processing circuit QQ124, and the application processing circuit QQ126. In other embodiments, the processing circuit may include different components and / or different combinations of components. In some embodiments, the processing circuit QQ120 of the WD QQ110 may include a SOC. In some embodiments, the RF transceiver circuit QQ122, the baseband processing circuit QQ124, and the application processing circuit QQ126 may be on a separate chip or chipset. In an alternative embodiment, part or all of the baseband processing circuit QQ124 and the application processing circuit QQ126 may be combined into one chip or chipset, and the RF transceiver circuit QQ122 may be on a separate chip or chipset. In another alternative embodiment, part or all of the RF transceiver circuit QQ122 and the baseband processing circuit QQ124 may be on the same chip or chipset, and the application processing circuit QQ126 may be on a separate chip or chipset. In another alternative embodiment, part or all of the RF transceiver circuit QQ122, baseband processing circuit QQ124, and application processing circuit QQ126 may be combined into the same chip or chipset. In some embodiments, the RF transceiver circuit QQ122 may be part of the interface QQ114. The RF transceiver circuit QQ122 may condition the RF signal for the processing circuit QQ120.

[0186] In certain embodiments, some or all of the functions described herein as being performed by WD may be provided by processing circuit QQ120 executing instructions stored on device-readable medium QQ130, which may be a computer-readable storage medium in certain embodiments. In alternative embodiments, some or all of the functions may be provided by processing circuit QQ120 without the need to execute instructions stored on a separate or discrete device-readable medium, such as in a hard-wired manner. In any of those particular embodiments, processing circuit QQ120 may be configured to perform the described functions, regardless of whether instructions stored on a device-readable storage medium are executed. The benefits provided by such functionality are not limited solely to processing circuit QQ120 or other components of WD QQ110, but are enjoyed by WD QQ110 as a whole, and / or generally by end users and wireless networks.

[0187] Processing circuit QQ120 may be configured to perform any determination, calculation, or similar operation (e.g., certain obtaining operations) described herein as being performed by the WD. Such operations performed by processing circuit QQ120 may include processing information obtained by processing circuit QQ120, such as by converting the obtained information into other information, comparing the obtained information or the converted information with information stored by WD QQ110, and / or performing one or more operations based on the obtained information or the converted information, and making determinations as a result of the processing.

[0188] The device-readable medium QQ130 may be operable to store a computer program; software; an application including one or more of logic, rules, codes, tables, etc.; and / or other instructions executable by the processing circuit QQ120. The device-readable medium QQ130 may include a computer memory (e.g., random access memory (RAM) or read-only memory (ROM)), a mass storage medium (e.g., a hard disk), a removable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk (CD) or a digital video disk (DVD)), and / or any other volatile or non-volatile, non-transitory device-readable and / or computer-executable storage device that stores information, data, and / or instructions that may be used by the processing circuit QQ120. The processing circuit QQ120 and the device-readable medium QQ130 may be considered integrated.

[0189] The user interface device QQ132 may provide a component that allows a human user to interact with the WD QQ110. This interaction may have multiple forms, such as visual, auditory, tactile, etc. The user interface device QQ132 may be operable to generate output to the user and allow the user to provide input to the WD QQ110. The type of interaction may vary depending on the type of user interface device QQ132 installed in the WD QQ110. For example, if the WD QQ110 is a smart phone, the interaction may be via a touch screen; if the WD QQ110 is a smart meter, the interaction may be through a screen that provides use (e.g., the number of gallons used) or a speaker that provides an audible alarm (e.g., if smoke is detected). The user interface device QQ132 may include an input interface, device, and circuit, as well as an output interface, device, and circuit. The user interface device QQ132 is configured to allow information to be input into the WD QQ110, and is connected to the processing circuit QQ120 to allow the processing circuit QQ120 to process the input information. The user interface device QQ132 may include, for example, a microphone, a proximity sensor or other sensor, a key / button, a touch display, one or more cameras, a USB port, or other input circuits. The user interface device QQ132 is also configured to allow information to be output from the WD QQ110, and to allow the processing circuit QQ120 to output information from the WD QQ110. The user interface device QQ132 may include, for example, a speaker, a display, a vibration circuit, a USB port, a headphone jack, or other output circuits. Using one or more input and output interfaces, devices, and circuits of the user interface device QQ132, the WD QQ110 may communicate with an end user and / or a wireless network, and allow them to benefit from the functionality described herein.

[0190] The auxiliary device QQ134 is operable to provide more specific functions that may not normally be performed by the WD. This may include specialized sensors for measuring for various purposes, interfaces for additional communication types such as wired communications, etc. The inclusion and types of components of the auxiliary device QQ134 may vary depending on the embodiment and / or scenario.

[0191] In some embodiments, the power source QQ136 may be in the form of a battery or a battery pack. Other types of power sources may also be used, such as an external power source (e.g., a power outlet), a photovoltaic device, or a battery cell. The WD QQ110 may also include a power circuit QQ137 for delivering power from the power source QQ136 to various parts of the WD QQ110 that require power from the power source QQ136 to perform any function described or indicated herein. In some embodiments, the power circuit QQ137 may include a power management circuit. Additionally or alternatively, the power circuit QQ137 may be operable to receive power from an external power source; in this case, the WD QQ110 may be connected to an external power source (such as a power outlet) via an input circuit or an interface such as a power cord. In some embodiments, the power circuit QQ137 may also be operable to deliver power from an external power source to the power source QQ136. This may be used, for example, for charging the power source QQ136. The power circuit QQ137 may perform any formatting, conversion, or other modification of the power from the power source QQ136 to make the power suitable for each corresponding component of the WD QQ110 being powered.

[0192] Fig. 9 An embodiment of a UE according to the various aspects described herein is shown. As used herein, a user equipment or UE may not necessarily have a user in terms of a human user who owns and / or operates the associated equipment. Alternatively, a UE may represent a device that is intended to be sold to a human user or operated by a human user but may not be associated with a specific human user or was not originally associated with a specific human user (e.g., a smart sprinkler controller). Alternatively, a UE may represent a device that is not intended to be sold to an end user or operated by an end user but may be associated with the benefit of a user or may be operated for the benefit of a user (e.g., a smart meter). UE QQ200 may be any UE identified by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), including NB-loT UE, Machine Type Communication (MTC) UE, and / or enhanced MTC (eMTC) UE. As Fig. 9 As shown in , UE QQ200 is an example of a WD configured to communicate according to one or more communication standards promulgated by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), such as 3GPP's GSM, UMTS, LTE, and / or 5G standards. As mentioned above, the terms WD and UE can be used interchangeably. Therefore, although Fig. 9 The reference is to UE, but the components discussed in this article are also applicable to WD and vice versa.

[0193] exist Fig. 9In the embodiment, UE QQ200 includes a processing circuit QQ201, which is operably coupled to an input / output interface QQ205, a radio frequency (RF) interface QQ209, a network connection interface QQ211, a memory QQ215 including a random access memory (RAM) QQ217, a read-only memory (ROM) QQ219, and a storage medium QQ221, a communication subsystem QQ231, a power supply QQ233, and / or any other components or any combination thereof. The storage medium QQ221 includes an operating system QQ223, an application QQ225, and data QQ227. In other embodiments, the storage medium QQ221 may include other similar types of information. Some UEs may use Fig. 9 All components shown in the UE may be used, or only a subset of these components may be used. The level of integration between components may vary from one UE to another. Further, some UEs may contain multiple instances of a component, such as multiple processors, memories, transceivers, transmitters, receivers, etc.

[0194] exist Fig. 9 In the embodiment of the present invention, the processing circuit QQ201 can be configured to process computer instructions and data. The processing circuit QQ201 can be configured to implement any sequential state machine operable to execute machine instructions stored as a machine-readable computer program in a memory, such as one or more hardware-implemented state machines (e.g., using discrete logic, FPGA, ASIC, etc.); programmable logic and suitable firmware; one or more stored programs, general-purpose processors such as microprocessors or digital signal processors (DSPs) and suitable software; or any combination of the above. For example, the processing circuit QQ201 may include two central processing units (CPUs). The data may be information in a form suitable for use by a computer.

[0195] In the described embodiment, the input / output interface QQ205 may be configured to provide a communication interface to an input device, an output device, or an input and output device. The UE QQ200 may be configured to use an output device via the input / output interface QQ205. The output device may use an interface port of the same type as the input device. For example, a USB port may be used to provide input to the UE QQ200 and output from the UE QQ200. The output device may be a speaker, a sound card, a video card, a display, a monitor, a printer, an actuator, a transmitter, a smart card, another output device, or any combination thereof. The UE QQ200 may be configured to use an input device via the input / output interface QQ205 to allow the user to capture information into the UE QQ200. The input device may include a touch-sensitive display or a presence-sensitive display, a camera (e.g., a digital camera, a digital video camera, a webcam, etc.), a microphone, a sensor, a mouse, a trackball, a steering wheel, a trackpad, a roller, a smart card, etc. The presence-sensitive display may include a capacitive or resistive touch sensor for sensing input from the user. The sensor can be, for example, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a tilt sensor, a force sensor, a magnetometer, an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, another similar sensor, or any combination thereof. For example, the input device can be an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a digital camera, a microphone, and an optical sensor.

[0196] exist Fig. 9 In the embodiment of the present invention, the RF interface QQ209 can be configured to provide a communication interface to RF components such as transmitters, receivers, and antennas. The network connection interface QQ211 can be configured to provide a communication interface to the network QQ243a. The network QQ243a can include a wired and / or wireless network, such as a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a computer network, a wireless network, a telecommunications network, another similar network, or any combination thereof. For example, the network QQ243a can include a WiFi network. The network connection interface QQ211 can be configured to include a receiver and a transmitter interface for communicating with one or more other devices through a communication network according to one or more communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP / IP, SONET, ATM, etc. The network connection interface QQ211 can implement receiver and transmitter functions suitable for communication network links (e.g., optical, electrical, etc.). The transmitter and receiver functions can share circuit components, software or firmware, or can be implemented separately.

[0197] RAM QQ217 can be configured to be connected to the processing circuit QQ201 interface via bus QQ202, to provide storage or cache of data or computer instructions during the execution of software programs such as operating systems, applications, and device drivers. ROM QQ219 can be configured to provide computer instructions or data to processing circuit QQ201. For example, ROM QQ219 can be configured to store constant low-level system code or data for basic system functions such as basic input and output (I / O) stored in non-volatile memory, startup, or receiving keystrokes from a keyboard. Storage medium QQ221 can be configured to include a memory such as RAM, ROM, programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), disk, CD, floppy disk, hard disk, removable cassette, or flash drive. In one example, storage medium QQ221 can be configured to include an operating system QQ223, an application QQ225 such as a web browser application, a widget or a gadget engine or another application, and a data file QQ227. The storage medium QQ 221 may store any one of various operating systems or a combination of operating systems for use by the UE QQ 200 .

[0198] The storage medium QQ221 may be configured to include multiple physical drive units, such as a redundant array of independent disks (RAID), a floppy disk drive, a flash memory, a USB flash drive, an external hard drive, a thumb drive, a pen drive, a key drive, a high-density digital versatile disc (HD-DVD) optical drive, a built-in hard drive, a Blu-ray optical drive, a holographic digital data storage (HDDS) optical drive, an external mini dual in-line memory module (DIMM), a synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), an external micro DIMM SDRAM, a smart card memory such as a user identity module or a removable user identity (SIM / RUIM) module, other memory, or any combination thereof. The storage medium QQ221 may allow the UEQQ200 to access computer executable instructions, applications, etc. stored on a temporary or non-temporary storage medium to unload data or upload data. An article of manufacture (such as an article of manufacture utilizing a communication system) may be tangibly embodied in the storage medium QQ221, which may include a device-readable medium.

[0199] exist Fig. 9In the embodiment of the present invention, the processing circuit QQ201 can be configured to communicate with the network QQ243b using the communication subsystem QQ231. The network QQ243a and the network QQ243b can be the same network or different networks. The communication subsystem QQ231 can be configured to include one or more transceivers for communicating with the network QQ243b. For example, the communication subsystem QQ231 can be configured to include one or more transceivers for communicating with one or more remote transceivers of another device capable of wireless communication such as another WD, UE or a base station of a radio access network (RAN) according to one or more communication protocols such as IEEE 802.11, CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, LTE, UTRAN, WiMax, etc. Each transceiver can include a transmitter QQ233 and / or a receiver QQ235 to respectively implement the functions of a transmitter or a receiver suitable for a RAN link (e.g., frequency allocation, etc.). Further, the transmitter QQ233 and the receiver QQ235 of each transceiver can share circuit components, software or firmware, or can alternatively be implemented separately.

[0200] In the illustrated embodiment, the communication functions of the communication subsystem QQ231 may include data communication, voice communication, multimedia communication, short-range communication such as Bluetooth, near-field communication, location-based communication such as using a global positioning system (GPS) to determine a location, another similar communication function, or any combination thereof. For example, the communication subsystem QQ231 may include cellular communication, Wi-Fi communication, Bluetooth communication, and GPS communication. The network QQ243b may cover wired and / or wireless networks, such as a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a computer network, a wireless network, a telecommunications network, another similar network, or any combination thereof. For example, the network QQ243b may be a cellular network, a Wi-Fi network, and / or a near-field network. The power supply QQ213 may be configured to provide alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) to the components of the UE QQ200.

[0201] The features, benefits and / or functions described herein may be implemented in one of the components of UE QQ200, or may be divided between multiple components of UE QQ200. In addition, the features, benefits and / or functions described herein may be implemented in any combination of hardware, software or firmware. In one example, the communication subsystem QQ231 may be configured to include any component described herein. Further, the processing circuit QQ201 may be configured to communicate with any such component via bus QQ202. In another example, any such component may be represented by program instructions stored in a memory that perform corresponding functions described herein when executed by the processing circuit QQ201. In another example, the functions of any such component may be divided between the processing circuit QQ201 and the communication subsystem QQ231. In another example, the non-computationally intensive functions of any such component may be implemented in software or firmware, and the computationally intensive functions may be implemented in hardware.

[0202] Fig.10 is a schematic block diagram showing a virtualization environment QQ300 in which functions implemented by some embodiments can be virtualized. In the current context, virtualization means creating a virtual version of an apparatus or device that may include a virtualized hardware platform, storage device, and networking resources. As used herein, virtualization can be applied to a node (e.g., a virtualized base station or a virtualized radio access node) or a device (e.g., a UE, a wireless device, or any other type of communication device) or a component thereof, and involves an implementation in which at least a portion of a function is implemented as one or more virtual components (e.g., via one or more applications, components, functions, virtual machines, or containers executed on one or more physical processing nodes in one or more networks).

[0203] In some embodiments, some or all of the functionality described herein may be implemented as virtual components executed by one or more virtual machines implemented in one or more virtual environments QQ300 hosted by one or more hardware nodes QQ330. Further, in embodiments where the virtual nodes are not radio access nodes or do not require radio connectivity (e.g., core network nodes), the network nodes may be fully virtualized.

[0204] Functionality may be implemented by one or more applications QQ320 (alternatively referred to as software instances, virtual devices, network functions, virtual nodes, virtual network functions, etc.) operable to implement some functionality, features, and / or benefits of some embodiments disclosed herein. Applications QQ320 run in a virtualization environment QQ300 that provides hardware QQ330 including processing circuitry QQ360 and memory QQ390. Memory QQ390 contains instructions QQ395 executable by processing circuitry QQ360, whereby applications QQ320 are operable to provide one or more features, benefits, and / or functionality disclosed herein.

[0205] The virtualized environment QQ300 includes a general-purpose or special-purpose network hardware device QQ330, which includes a set of one or more processors or processing circuits QQ360, which can be commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or any other type of processing circuits, including digital or analog hardware components or special-purpose processors. Each hardware device may include a memory QQ390-1, which may be a non-permanent memory for temporarily storing instructions QQ395 or software executed by the processing circuit QQ360. Each hardware device may include one or more network interface controllers (NICs) QQ370, also known as network interface cards, which include a physical network interface QQ380. Each hardware device may also include a non-temporary, permanent, machine-readable storage medium QQ390-2 in which software QQ395 and / or instructions executable by the processing circuit QQ360 are stored. Software QQ395 may include any type of software, including software for instantiating one or more virtualization layers QQ350 (also referred to as a hypervisor), software for executing virtual machines QQ340, and software that enables it to perform functions, features and / or benefits related to some of the embodiments described herein.

[0206] Virtual machine QQ340 includes virtual processing, virtual memory, virtual networking or interface, and virtual storage device, and can be run by corresponding virtualization layer QQ350 or hypervisor. Different embodiments of instances of virtual device QQ320 can be implemented on one or more virtual machines QQ340, and can be implemented in different ways.

[0207] During operation, processing circuit QQ360 executes software QQ395 to instantiate a hypervisor or virtualization layer QQ350, which may sometimes be referred to as a virtual machine monitor (VMM). Virtualization layer QQ350 may present a virtual operating platform that appears to networked hardware to virtual machine QQ340.

[0208] like Fig.10As shown in , hardware QQ330 can be an independent network node with common or specific components. Hardware QQ330 can include antenna QQ3225, and some functions can be implemented via virtualization. Alternatively, hardware QQ330 can be part of a larger hardware cluster (e.g., such as in a data center or customer premise equipment (CPE)), where multiple hardware nodes work together and are managed via management and orchestration (MANO) QQ3100 (which oversees the life cycle management of application QQ320 together with other programs).

[0209] In some contexts, virtualization of hardware is referred to as network function virtualization (NFV). NFV can be used to consolidate multiple network device types onto industry-standard high-volume server hardware, physical switches, and physical storage devices that can be located in data centers and client devices.

[0210] In the context of NFV, a virtual machine QQ340 may be a software implementation of a physical machine that runs programs as if they were executed on a physical, non-virtual machine. Each virtual machine QQ340 and the portion of the hardware QQ330 that executes the virtual machine, i.e., the hardware dedicated to the virtual machine and / or the hardware shared by the virtual machine and other virtual machines QQ340, form a separate virtual network element (VNE).

[0211] Still in the context of NFV, a virtual network function (VNF) is responsible for handling specific network functions running in one or more virtual machines QQ340 on top of the hardware networking infrastructure QQ330 and corresponds to Fig.10 In some embodiments, one or more radio units QQ3200, each including one or more transmitters QQ3220 and one or more receivers QQ3210, may be coupled to one or more antennas QQ3225. The radio unit QQ3200 may communicate directly with the hardware node QQ330 via one or more suitable networks, and may be used in conjunction with a virtual component to provide radio functionality to a virtual node such as a radio access node or a base station. In some embodiments, some signaling may be implemented using a control system QQ3230, which may alternatively be used for communication between the hardware node QQ330 and the radio unit QQ3200.

[0212] refer to Fig.11According to an embodiment, a communication system includes a telecommunication network QQ410 such as a cellular network of the 3GPP type, which includes an access network QQ411 such as a radio access network and a core network QQ414. The access network QQ411 includes a plurality of base stations QQ412a, QQ412b, QQ412c, such as NB, eNB, gNB or other types of wireless access points, each base station defining a corresponding coverage area QQ413a, QQ413b, QQ413c. Each base station QQ412a, QQ412b, QQ412c can be connected to the core network QQ414 via a wired or wireless connection QQ415. A first UE QQ491 located in the coverage area QQ413c is configured to be wirelessly connected to the corresponding base station QQ412c or to be paged by the corresponding base station QQ412c. A second UE QQ492 located in the coverage area QQ413a can be wirelessly connected to the corresponding base station QQ412a. Although multiple UEs QQ491 , QQ492 are shown in this example, the disclosed embodiments are equally applicable to situations where only a UE is in the coverage area or a only UE is connected to the corresponding base station QQ412 .

[0213] The telecommunications network QQ410 itself is connected to a host computer QQ430, which may be embodied in the hardware and / or software of a standalone server, a cloud-implemented server, a distributed server, or as a processing resource in a server farm. The host computer QQ430 may be under the ownership or control of a service provider, or may be operated by or on behalf of a service provider. The connections QQ421 and QQ422 between the telecommunications network QQ410 and the host computer QQ430 may extend directly from the core network QQ414 to the host computer QQ430, or may be connected via an optional intermediate network QQ420. The intermediate network QQ420 may be one or a combination of more than one of a public, private, or managed network; the intermediate network QQ420 (if any) may be a backbone network or the Internet; in particular, the intermediate network QQ420 may include two or more sub-networks (not shown).

[0214] Fig.11The communication system as a whole implements a connection between the connected UE QQ491, QQ492 and the host computer QQ430. The connection can be described as an over-the-top (OTT) connection QQ450. The host computer QQ430 and the connected UE QQ491, QQ492 are configured to use the access network QQ411, the core network QQ414, any intermediate network QQ420 and possible other infrastructure (not shown) as intermediaries to transmit data and / or signaling via the OTT connection QQ450. The OTT connection QQ450 can be transparent in the sense that the participating communication devices through which the OTT connection QQ450 passes do not know the routes of the uplink and downlink communications. For example, the base station QQ412 may not or need not be informed of the past routes of the incoming downlink communications, wherein the incoming downlink communications have data that originates from the host computer QQ430 and will be forwarded (e.g., handed over) to the connected UE QQ491. Similarly, base station QQ412 need not be aware of the future routing of outgoing uplink communications originating from UE QQ491 to host computer QQ430.

[0215] Now refer to Fig.12 To describe the exemplary implementation of the UE, base station and host computer discussed in the previous paragraphs according to the embodiment. In the communication system QQ500, the host computer QQ510 includes hardware QQ515, which includes a communication interface QQ516 configured to establish and maintain a wired or wireless connection with the interface of different communication devices in the communication system QQ500. The host computer QQ510 also includes a processing circuit QQ518, which may have storage and / or processing capabilities. In particular, the processing circuit QQ518 may include one or more programmable processors, application specific integrated circuits, field programmable gate arrays, or a combination of these components (not shown) suitable for executing instructions. The host computer QQ510 also includes software QQ511, which is stored in the host computer QQ510 or can be accessed by it, and can be executed by the processing circuit QQ518. The software QQ511 includes a host application QQ512. The host application QQ512 may be operable to provide services to a remote user, such as a UE QQ530 connected via an OTT connection QQ550 terminating at the UE QQ530 and the host computer QQ510. In providing services to the remote user, the host application QQ512 may provide user data, which is sent using the OTT connection QQ550.

[0216] The communication system QQ500 also includes a base station QQ520, which is provided in the telecommunication system and includes hardware QQ525 enabling it to communicate with the host computer QQ510 and the UE QQ530. The hardware QQ525 may include a communication interface QQ526 for establishing and maintaining a wired or wireless connection with different communication devices in the communication system QQ500, and hardware QQ527 for establishing and maintaining a connection with at least those located in the coverage area served by the base station QQ520 (not in the coverage area). Fig.12 The communication interface QQ526 may be configured to facilitate a connection QQ560 to the host computer QQ510. The connection QQ560 may be direct, or it may pass through a core network (not shown in FIG. 1 ) in the telecommunications system. Fig.12 ) and / or through one or more intermediate networks external to the telecommunications system. In the illustrated embodiment, the hardware QQ525 of the base station QQ520 also includes processing circuitry QQ528, which may include one or more programmable processors, application specific integrated circuits, field programmable gate arrays, or a combination of these components (not shown) suitable for executing instructions. The base station QQ520 also has software QQ521 that is stored internally or accessible via an external connection.

[0217] The communication system QQ500 also includes the UE QQ530 already mentioned. Its hardware QQ535 may include a radio interface QQ537, which is configured to establish and maintain a wireless connection QQ570 with a base station serving the coverage area where the UE QQ530 is currently located. The hardware QQ535 of the UE QQ530 also includes a processing circuit QQ538, which may include one or more programmable processors, application specific integrated circuits, field programmable gate arrays, or a combination of these components (not shown) suitable for executing instructions. The UE QQ530 also includes software QQ531, which is stored in or accessible to the UE QQ530 and can be executed by the processing circuit QQ538. The software QQ531 includes a client application QQ532. The client application QQ532 can be operated with the support of the host computer QQ510 to provide services to human or non-human users via the UE QQ530. In the host computer QQ510, the executing host application QQ512 can communicate with the executing client application QQ532 via the OTT connection QQ550 terminated at the UE QQ530 and the host computer QQ510. When providing services to users, the client application QQ532 can receive request data from the host application QQ512, and provide user data in response to the request data. The OTT connection QQ550 can transmit both the request data and the user data. The client application QQ532 can interact with the user to generate the user data it provides.

[0218] Notice, Fig.12 The host computer QQ510, base station QQ520 and UE QQ530 shown in FIG. Fig.11 The host computer QQ430, one of the base stations QQ412a, QQ412b, QQ412c, and one of the UEs QQ491, QQ492 may be similar or identical. That is, the internal workings of these entities may be similar to or identical to those of the host computer QQ430, one of the base stations QQ412a, QQ412b, QQ412c, and one of the UEs QQ491, Fig.12 As shown in , and independently, the surrounding network topology can be Fig.11 Those in .

[0219] exist Fig.12 , an OTT connection QQ550 has been abstractly drawn to illustrate the communication between the host computer QQ510 and the UE QQ530 via the base station QQ520, without explicit reference to any intermediate devices and the precise message routing via these devices. The network infrastructure can determine the routing, which can be configured to be hidden from the UE QQ530 or the service provider operating the host computer QQ510, or both. When the OTT connection QQ550 is active, the network infrastructure can further make decisions by which it dynamically changes the routing (e.g., based on load balancing considerations or reconfiguration of the network).

[0220] The wireless connection QQ570 between the UE QQ530 and the base station QQ520 is in accordance with the teachings of the embodiments described in the present disclosure. One or more of the various embodiments improve the performance of OTT services provided to the UE QQ530 using the OTT connection QQ550, where the wireless connection QQ570 constitutes the last leg. More precisely, the teachings of these embodiments can improve data rates and delays, thereby providing benefits such as reduced user waiting time and better responsiveness.

[0221] A measurement process may be provided for the purpose of monitoring data rate, latency, and other factors that one or more embodiments improve. There may also be an optional network function for reconfiguring the OTT connection QQ550 between the host computer QQ510 and the UE QQ530 in response to changes in the measurement results. The measurement process and / or network function for reconfiguring the OTT connection QQ550 may be implemented in the software QQ511 and hardware QQ515 of the host computer QQ510 or the software QQ531 and hardware QQ535 of the UE QQ530, or both. In an embodiment, a sensor (not shown) may be deployed in or associated with a communication device through which the OTT connection QQ550 passes; the sensor may participate in the measurement process by providing the value of the monitoring quantity exemplified above, or providing the value of other physical quantities (the software QQ511, QQ531 may calculate or estimate the monitoring quantity based on the other physical quantities).

[0222] Reconfiguration of the OTT connection QQ550 may include message formats, retransmission settings, preferred routes, etc.; the reconfiguration need not affect the base station QQ520, and it may be unknown or imperceptible to the base station QQ520. Such processes and functions may be known and practiced in the art. In some embodiments, the measurements may involve proprietary UE signaling that facilitates the host computer QQ510 to measure throughput, propagation time, latency, etc. These measurements may be implemented when software QQ511 and QQ531 that cause messages (especially empty messages or "fake" messages) to be sent using the OTT connection QQ550 monitor propagation time, errors, etc.

[0223] Fig.13 is a flow chart showing a method implemented in a communication system according to an embodiment. The communication system includes a host computer, a base station and a UE, which can be reference Fig.11 and Fig.10 For the sake of simplicity of this disclosure, only the Fig.13 . In step QQ610, the host computer provides user data. In sub-step QQ611 of step QQ610 (which may be optional), the host computer provides the user data by executing a host application. In step QQ620, the host computer initiates a transmission to the UE carrying the user data. In step QQ630 (which may be optional), in accordance with the teachings of the embodiments described in the present disclosure, the base station sends the user data carried in the transmission initiated by the host computer to the UE. In step QQ640 (which may also be optional), the UE executes a client application associated with the host application executed by the host computer.

[0224] Fig.14is a flow chart showing a method implemented in a communication system according to an embodiment. The communication system includes a host computer, a base station and a UE, which can be reference Fig.11 and Fig.10 For the sake of simplicity of this disclosure, only the Fig.14 . In step QQ710 of the method, the host computer provides user data. In an optional sub-step (not shown), the host computer provides the user data by executing a host application. In step QQ720, the host computer initiates a transmission to the UE carrying the user data. According to the teachings of the embodiments described in the present disclosure, the transmission may pass through a base station. In step QQ730 (which may be optional), the UE receives the user data carried in the transmission.

[0225] Fig.15 is a flow chart showing a method implemented in a communication system according to an embodiment. The communication system includes a host computer, a base station and a UE, which can be reference Fig.11 and Fig.10 For the sake of simplicity of this disclosure, only the Fig.15 . In step QQ810 (which may be optional), the UE receives input data provided by the host computer. Additionally or alternatively, in step QQ820, the UE provides user data. In sub-step QQ821 of step QQ820 (which may be optional), the UE provides the user data by executing a client application. In sub-step QQ811 of step QQ810 (which may be optional), the UE executes a client application, which provides the user data in response to the received input data provided by the host computer. When providing the user data, the executed client application may also consider the user input received from the user. Regardless of the specific manner of providing the user data, in sub-step QQ830 (which may be optional), the UE initiates the transmission of the user data to the host computer. In step QQ840 of the method, according to the teachings of the embodiments described in the present disclosure, the host computer receives the user data sent from the UE.

[0226] Fig.16 is a flow chart showing a method implemented in a communication system according to an embodiment. The communication system includes a host computer, a base station and a UE, which can be reference Fig.11 and Fig.10 For the sake of simplicity of this disclosure, only the Fig.16In step QQ910 (which may be optional), the base station receives user data from the UE in accordance with the teachings of the embodiments described in the present disclosure. In step QQ920 (which may be optional), the base station initiates transmission of the received user data to the host computer. In step QQ930 (which may be optional), the host computer receives the user data carried in the transmission initiated by the base station.

[0227] Some examples:

[0228] A1. A method for communicating with a network node in a communication network performed by a wireless device (WD), the method comprising:

[0229] Based on the message from the network node, configure a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration for the WD, the DRX configuration having an ON-duration configuration and / or a long / short DRX cycle configuration, the DRX configuration defining a timing and a length of an ON-duration for the WD;

[0230] Configure power saving signal (PSS) configuration for WD based on the message from the network node;

[0231] Wherein, the PSS configuration includes a PSS offset and / or a PSS range;

[0232] Wherein, the PSS offset and the PSS range define the starting point and length of a PSS monitoring window (MW), within which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs;

[0233] The signal / channel is monitored at one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW.

[0234] A2. The method of example A1, wherein the PSS offset defines at least one dedicated SS dedicated to the PSS, and wherein each dedicated SS is configured with an SS offset relative to an ON-duration.

[0235] A3. A method according to any one of Examples A1 or A2, wherein the PSS configuration includes a first PSS offset and / or a first PSS range for a short DRX cycle and a second PSS offset and / or a second PSS range for a long DRX cycle.

[0236] A4. A method according to any of Examples A1-A3, wherein the PSS configuration is based on the power efficiency of the WD and / or the WD throughput.

[0237] A5. A method according to any one of Examples A1-A4, wherein different PSS offsets and / or PSS ranges are configured for different secondary cell (Scell) groups or for different secondary cells (Scells).

[0238] A6. A method according to any of Examples A1-A5, wherein the PSS offset is a minimum PSS offset.

[0239] A7. A method according to any one of Examples A1-A6, wherein the PSS offset and / or PSS range is based on at least one of a bandwidth part (BWP) parameter, a cell parameter, a scheduling candidate set (SCS) parameter, and a search space (SS) parameter.

[0240] A8. A method according to any of Examples A1-A7, wherein the PSS offset is based on one or more instructions indicated by the PSS.

[0241] A9. A method according to any of Examples A1-A8, wherein the PSS offset is based on past / historical processing time or capability signaling of the wireless device.

[0242] A10. A method according to any of Examples A1-A9, wherein the PSS offset is based on past / historical processing time or capability signaling of multiple wireless devices communicatively connected to the network node.

[0243] A11. A method according to any of Examples A1-A10, wherein the PSS offset is based on a maximum / longest minimum offset among a plurality of minimum offsets, each minimum offset being associated with a wireless device among a plurality of wireless devices to which a network node is communicatively connected.

[0244] A12. A method according to any of Examples A1-A11, wherein the PSS offset is based on a minimum / shortest minimum offset among a plurality of minimum offsets, each minimum offset being associated with a wireless device among a plurality of wireless devices to which the network node is communicatively connected.

[0245] A13. A method according to any one of Examples A1-A12, wherein the PSS configuration is specific to the cell served by the network node, BWP, SS.

[0246] A14. A method according to any one of Examples A1-A13, wherein the PSS offset includes a minimum PSS offset and a predefined margin.

[0247] A15. A method according to any one of Examples A1-A14, wherein the PSS offset is an average PSS offset based on a plurality of PSS offsets, each PSS being associated with a wireless device among a plurality of wireless devices to which a network node is communicatively connected.

[0248] A16. A method according to any of Examples A1-A15, wherein the PSS offset is based on the performance of multiple wireless devices in communication connection with the network node.

[0249] A17. A method according to any of Examples A1-A16, wherein the PSS offset is based on the delay requirements of one or more current traffic types of the wireless device.

[0250] A18. A method according to any one of Examples A1-A17, wherein the PSS offset is based on a ratio of the PSS offset related to a predetermined value to the cDRX cycle.

[0251] A19. A method according to any one of Examples A1-A18, wherein the PSS offset and / or PSS range is based on multiple preferred PSS offsets and / or multiple preferred PSS ranges, each preferred PSS offset and / or each preferred PSS range being associated with one of the multiple wireless devices to which the network node is communicatively connected.

[0252] A20. A method according to any one of Examples A1-A19, wherein the PSS range is based on the PDCCH blocking probability.

[0253] A21. The method according to any one of Examples A1-A20, further comprising:

[0254] When a PSS is detected in a PSS MO within a PSS MW, any subsequent PSS MO within that PSS MW is ignored / skipped.

[0255] A22. The method of any one of Examples A1-A21, further comprising:

[0256] Based on the interval / time distance between PSS MOs within the PSS MW, a power saving mode for the WD to occur between PSS MOs within the PSS MW is selected (from a plurality of power saving modes).

[0257] A23. The method of any one of Examples A1-A22, further comprising:

[0258] A specific PSS MO within a PSS MW is monitored based on the PSS MO previously monitored in a previous PSS MW.

[0259] A24. The method of any one of Examples A1-A23, further comprising:

[0260] Provide user data; and

[0261] The user data is forwarded to the host computer via transmission to the base station.

[0262] B1. A method for communicating with a wireless device (WD) in a communication network, performed by a base station, the method comprising:

[0263] Configure / define / determine / form a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration and a power saving signal (PSS) configuration, the DRX configuration having an ON-duration configuration and / or a long / short DRX cycle configuration and defining the timing and length of the ON-duration for the WD;

[0264] Wherein, the PSS configuration includes a PSS offset and / or a PSS range;

[0265] Wherein, the PSS offset and the PSS range define the starting point and length of a PSS monitoring window (MW), within which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs;

[0266] Send DRX configuration and PSS configuration to WD.

[0267] B2. The method of example B1, wherein the PSS offset defines at least one dedicated SS dedicated to the PSS, and wherein each dedicated SS is configured with an SS offset relative to an ON-duration.

[0268] B3. A method according to any one of Examples B1-B2, wherein the PSS configuration includes a first PSS offset and / or a first PSS range for a short DRX cycle and a second PSS offset and / or a second PSS range for a long DRX cycle.

[0269] B4. A method according to any of examples B1-B3, wherein the PSS configuration is based on the power efficiency of the WD and / or the WD throughput.

[0270] B5. A method according to any one of Examples B1-B4, wherein the PSS configuration includes instructions for the WD to ignore / skip any subsequent PSS MO within the PSS MW when a PSS is detected in a PSS MO within the PSS MW.

[0271] B6. A method according to any one of Examples B1-B5, wherein the PSS configuration includes instructions for the WD to ignore / skip any subsequent PSS MO within the PSS MW when a PSS is detected in a PSS MO within the PSS MW.

[0272] B7. The method according to any one of examples B1-B6, further comprising:

[0273] obtain user data; and

[0274] Forwards user data to a host computer or wireless device.

[0275] C1. A wireless device for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network, the wireless device comprising:

[0276] Processing circuitry configured to perform any of the steps of any of Examples A1-A24; and

[0277] A power circuit is configured to provide power to the wireless device.

[0278] C2. A base station for communicating with a wireless device in a wireless communication network, the base station comprising:

[0279] A processing circuit configured to perform any of the steps of any of Examples B1-B7; and

[0280] A power circuit is configured to provide power to the wireless device.

[0281] As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the concepts described herein may be embodied as methods, data processing systems, computer program products, and / or computer storage media storing executable computer programs. Therefore, the concepts described herein may take the form of a complete hardware embodiment, a complete software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects, and all of these are collectively referred to herein as "circuit" or "module". Any process, step, action, and / or function described herein may be performed and / or associated with a corresponding module, which may be implemented in software and / or firmware and / or hardware. In addition, the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product on a tangible computer-usable storage medium having a computer program code contained in a medium that may be executed by a computer. Any suitable tangible computer-readable medium may be used, including a hard disk, a CD-ROM, an electronic storage device, an optical storage device, or a magnetic storage device.

[0282] Some embodiments are described herein with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of methods, systems, and computer program products. It should be understood that each frame of the flowchart and / or block diagram and the combination of frames in the flowchart and / or block diagram can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer (thereby creating a special-purpose computer), a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device to produce a machine, so that the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing device create a component for implementing the function / action specified in one or more frames of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0283] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory or storage medium, which can instruct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a specific manner so that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including an instruction component that implements the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0284] Computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus so that a series of operational steps are executed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process, so that the instructions executed on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0285] It should be understood that the functions / actions marked in the blocks may not appear in the order marked in the operating instructions. For example, depending on the functions / actions involved, two blocks shown in succession may actually be executed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order. Although some figures include arrows on communication paths to illustrate the primary direction of communication, it should be understood that communication may occur in the direction opposite to the drawn arrows.

[0286] Computer program code for carrying out operations of the concepts described herein may be used, for example, The computer program code for performing the disclosed operation may be written in an object-oriented programming language such as C++ or C++. However, the computer program code for performing the disclosed operation may also be written in a traditional programming language such as the "C" programming language. The program code may be executed completely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as an independent software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer or completely on a remote computer. In the latter case, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer via a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or may be connected to an external computer (e.g., using an Internet service provider via the Internet).

[0287] In conjunction with the above description and the accompanying drawings, many different embodiments are disclosed herein. It should be understood that literally describing and illustrating every combination and sub-combination of these embodiments would be overly repetitive and confusing. Therefore, all embodiments may be combined in any manner and / or combination, and this specification (including the accompanying drawings) should be interpreted as constituting a complete written description of all combinations and sub-combinations of the embodiments described herein, as well as the manner and process of making and using them, and should support claims to any such combination or sub-combination.

[0288] Abbreviation Explanation

[0289] 3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project

[0290] BCCH Broadcast Control Channel

[0291] BCH Broadcast Channel

[0292] CDRX Connected mode DRX (i.e., DRX in RRC_CONNECTED state)

[0293] CORESET Control Resource Set

[0294] CRS Cell-specific reference signal

[0295] CSI Channel State Information

[0296] CSI-RS Channel State Information Reference Signal

[0297] DCI Downlink Control Information

[0298] DCCH Dedicated Control Channel

[0299] DL Downlink

[0300] DMRS Demodulation Reference Signal

[0301] DRX Discontinuous Reception

[0302] eNB Evolved Node B

[0303] gNB Radio Base Station in 5G / NR

[0304] IoT

[0305] LTE Long Term Evolution

[0306] LTE-M Long Term Evolution Machine Type Communications

[0307] LTE-MTC Long Term Evolution Machine Type Communications

[0308] MBSFN Multicast Service Single Frequency Network

[0309] NB-IoT Narrowband Internet of Things

[0310] NR New Radio

[0311] NRS Narrowband Reference Signal

[0312] NSSS Narrowband Supplementary Synchronization Signal

[0313] NW Network

[0314] OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

[0315] PBCH Physical Broadcast Channel

[0316] PCell Primary Cell

[0317] PDCCH Physical Downlink Control Channel

[0318] PDSCH Physical Downlink Shared Channel

[0319] PRB Physical Resource Block

[0320] PSS Power Saving Signaling / Power Saving Signal

[0321] PUCCH Physical Uplink Control Channel

[0322] PUSCH Physical Uplink Shared Channel

[0323] RNC Radio Network Controller

[0324] RRC Radio Resource Control

[0325] SCell Secondary Cell

[0326] SCS Subcarrier Spacing

[0327] SSB Synchronous Signal Module

[0328] SSS Auxiliary Sync Signal

[0329] TDD Time Division Duplex

[0330] TRS Tracking Reference Signal

[0331] UE User Equipment

[0332] UL Uplink

[0333] WD Wireless Devices

[0334] WUS wake-up signaling / wake-up signal

Claims

1. A method for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network, performed by a wireless device WD, the method comprising: Sending a signal to a network node, wherein the signal indicates a power saving signal (PSS) processing time of the wireless device; receiving a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration and a PSS configuration from the network node, wherein the PSS configuration comprises a PSS offset and a PSS range, and wherein the PSS offset and the PSS range define a starting point and a length of a PSS monitoring window (MW), within which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity (MO) occurs, and wherein the PSS configuration is based on the PSS processing time of the wireless device; configuring the DRX configuration for the WD, the DRX configuration having a wake-up duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration, the DRX configuration defining a timing and a length of the wake-up duration for the WD; configuring the PSS configuration for the WD; and Signals or channels are monitored at one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The PSS range includes multiple search space sets that define the length of the PSS MW.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The PSS offset defines a time offset or a time slot offset of the starting point of the PSS MW relative to the wake-up duration, and Therein, the PSS range defines the duration or time slot duration of the PSS MW in which the at least one PSS MO appears.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: When a PSS is detected during the at least one PSS MO within the PSS MW, at least one action indicated in the PSS is performed.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein: The action indicated in the PSS is at least one of the following actions: monitoring a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) at one or more physical downlink control channels (PDCCH) MO in a subsequent wake-up duration of the DRX cycle; Execute bandwidth part BWP switching; Report channel state information CSI; performing Scell ​​adaptation; and Trigger the MAC entity to start the DRX wake-up duration timer.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein: The PSS is a PDCCH-based PSS, and the monitoring step includes monitoring the PDCCH at the one or more PSS MOs.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The PSS MW ends at a point before the wake-up duration.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: Sending a signal to the network node, the signal including WD assistance information; Wherein, at least one of the PSS offset and the PSS range is based on the WD assistance information.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: sending a signal to the network node, the signal comprising at least one of a preferred PSS offset and a preferred PSS range for the WD; Therein, the PSS offset is based on the preferred PSS offset of the WD, and / or the PSS range is based on the preferred PSS range of the WD.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: When the PSS is not detected during the at least one PSS MO within the PSS MW, performing at least one of the following actions: According to the DRX configuration, setting the WD to a sleep mode; and monitoring the PDCCH in a different search space SS than monitored after detecting the PSS; as well as The PDCCH is monitored in a different SS and at a longer period than monitored after detecting the PSS.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The PSS configuration includes SS association and control resource set CORESET association for one or more of the PSS monitoring occasions.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The PSS offset and / or the PSS length is configured only for a primary cell Pcell of the network node.

13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: At least one of the PSS offset and the PSS length is defined based on a duration or a slot duration between the PSS MW and the wake-up duration, the length of the wake-up duration depending on one or more WD capabilities.

14. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: sending a signal to the network node indicating at least one of: WD type, WD capabilities, and WD processing time; Wherein, the PSS configuration is further based on at least one of the WD type, the WD capability, and the WD processing time.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The PSS configuration further includes at least one of a period and a timing of one or more of the PSS MOs within the PSS MW.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The PSS offset is specific to the WD.

17. A wireless device for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network, the wireless device comprising: A processing circuit configured to perform the method according to any one of claims 1-16.

18. A method performed by a network node for communicating with a wireless device WD in a wireless communication network, the method comprising: determining a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration, the DRX configuration having a wake-up duration configuration and a long / short DRX cycle configuration, the DRX configuration defining a timing and a length of a wake-up duration for the WD; receiving a signal from the WD, wherein the signal indicates a PSS processing time of the wireless device; determining a PSS configuration, wherein the PSS configuration comprises a PSS offset and a PSS range, and wherein the PSS offset and the PSS range define a starting point and a length of a PSS monitoring window MW, within which at least one PSS monitoring opportunity MO occurs, and wherein the PSS configuration is based on the PSS processing time of the wireless device; and The DRX configuration and the PSS configuration are sent to the WD.

19. The method according to claim 18, wherein: The PSS range includes multiple search space sets that define the length of the PSS MW.

20. The method according to claim 18 or 19, further comprising: According to the PSS configuration, the PSS is sent to the WD.

21. The method according to claim 20, wherein: The PSS includes an indication of at least one of the following: an instruction to monitor the PDCCH at one or more physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring opportunities (MO) in a subsequent wake-up duration of the DRX cycle; An instruction to trigger the MAC entity to start the DRX wake-up duration timer; Execute the instruction of bandwidth part BWP switching; An instruction to report channel state information CSI; as well as Execute the instruction of Scell ​​adaptation.

22. The method according to claim 20, wherein: The PSS is a PDCCH-based PSS, and the PSS configuration includes an indication of an instruction to monitor the PDCCH at the one or more PSS MOs.

23. The method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein: The PSS MW ends at a point before the wake-up duration.

24. The method according to claim 18 or 19, further comprising: receiving a signal from the WD, the signal comprising WD auxiliary information; Wherein, at least one of the PSS offset and the PSS range is based on the WD assistance information.

25. The method according to claim 18 or 19, further comprising: receiving a signal from the WD, the signal comprising at least one of a preferred PSS offset and a preferred PSS range for the WD; Therein, the PSS offset is based on the preferred PSS offset of the WD, and / or the PSS range is based on the preferred PSS range of the WD.

26. The method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein: The PSS configuration includes SS association and control resource set CORESET association for one or more of the PSS monitoring occasions.

27. The method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein: The PSS offset and / or the PSS length is configured only for a primary cell Pcell of the network node.

28. The method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein: At least one of the PSS offset and the PSS length is defined based on a duration or a slot duration between the PSS MW and the wake-up duration, the length of the wake-up duration depending on one or more WD capabilities.

29. The method according to claim 18 or 19, further comprising: A signal is received from the WD, the signal indicating at least one of: WD type, WD capabilities, and WD processing time; Wherein, the PSS configuration is further based on at least one of the WD type, the WD capability, and the WD processing time.

30. The method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein: The PSS configuration further includes at least one of a period and a timing of one or more of the PSS MOs within the PSS MW.

31. The method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein: The PSS offset is specific to the WD.

32. A network node configured to communicate with a wireless device in a wireless communication network, the network node comprising a processing circuit configured to perform the method according to any one of claims 18-31.

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