Technology for using sensor information for wireless communication

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may receive information associated with a base station via a sensor included within the UE. For example, the UE may receive an image of the base station via a camera included within the UE. In some cases, the information associated with the base station may also include environmental information identifying an antenna of the base station. The UE may then perform a beam management procedure based on the received information to track a UE beam corresponding to a base station beam and communicate with the base station based on the beam management procedure.

Description

[0001] Cross-references

[0002] This patent application claims priority to U.S. patent application No. 17 / 122,904, entitled “TECHNIQUES FORUSING SENSOR INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS,” filed by LUO et al. on December 15, 2020, which claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 62 / 948,790, entitled “TECHNIQUES FORUSING SENSOR INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS,” filed by LUO et al. on December 16, 2019, which are assigned to the assignee of this application. Technical Field

[0003] The following relates to wireless communications, and more particularly, to using sensor information for wireless communications. Background Art

[0004] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide various types of communication content, such as voice, video, packet data, messaging, broadcast, etc. These systems can support communication with multiple users by sharing available system resources (e.g., time, frequency, and power). Examples of such multiple access systems include fourth generation (4G) systems, such as long term evolution (LTE) systems, advanced LTE (LTE-A) systems, or LTE-A Pro systems, and fifth generation (5G) systems, which may be referred to as new radio (NR) systems. These systems may employ techniques such as code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), or discrete Fourier transform spread orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM).

[0005] A wireless multiple-access communication system may include several base stations or network access nodes, each of which simultaneously supports communications for multiple communication devices, which may also be referred to as user equipment (UE). In some wireless communication systems, the base stations and UEs may implement beamforming to initiate and continue communications. Summary of the Invention

[0006] A method for wireless communication at a first communication device is described. The method may include receiving information associated with a second communication device via a sensor included in the first communication device. The method may further include performing a beam management procedure at the first communication device and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. The method may also include communicating with the second communication device based on the beam management procedure.

[0007] An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment terminal (UE) is described. The apparatus may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The processor and memory may be configured to receive information associated with a second communication device via a sensor included in the first communication device. The processor and memory may be configured to perform a beam management process at the first communication device and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. The processor and memory may also be configured to communicate with the second communication device based on the beam management process.

[0008] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include means for receiving information associated with a second communication device. The apparatus may include means for performing a beam management procedure at the UE and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. The apparatus may further include means for communicating with the second communication device based on the beam management procedure.

[0009] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE is described. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to receive information associated with a second communication device via a sensor included in the first communication device. The code may also include instructions executable by the processor to perform a beam management procedure at the UE and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. The code may further include instructions executable by the processor to communicate with the second communication device based on the beam management procedure.

[0010] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for: receiving an image of the second communication device via a camera included in the first communication device; and processing the image of the second communication device to identify an antenna panel of the second communication device. In some examples, the beam management process may be based on identifying the antenna panel of the second communication device.

[0011] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the execution may include operations, features, units, or instructions for predicting potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam corresponding to the at least one receive beam based on receiving the information associated with the second communication device; and sending a signal to the second communication device indicating the potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam.

[0012] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving an indication from the second communication device to perform a beam switching procedure before the at least one transmit beam fails. Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing the beam switching procedure based on the received indication to switch to the second transmit beam to track the second receive beam. In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmit beam may have a higher priority than the second transmit beam.

[0013] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the execution may include operations, features, units, or instructions for determining a first reference signal received power associated with the at least one transmit beam and a second reference signal received power associated with a second transmit beam. In some examples, the first reference signal received power may be greater than the second reference signal received power. In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the execution may include operations, features, units, or instructions for predicting potential blocking of a UE beam based on receiving the information associated with the second communications device; and sending a measurement report associated with the second transmit beam to the second communications device based on the predicted potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam.

[0014] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for determining, based on receiving the information associated with the second communication device, that the first communication device is within the line of sight of the second communication device. Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for sending a signal to the second communication device indicating that the first communication device is within the line of sight of the second communication device.

[0015] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing a power control process at the first communication device based on determining that the first communication device may be located in a line of sight of the first communication device.

[0016] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for: receiving additional information associated with a third communication device via the sensor included within the first communication device; and performing, at the first communication device, interference management associated with the third communication device based on receiving the information associated with the second communication device and the additional information associated with the third communication device.

[0017] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for establishing initial access of the second communication device based on receiving the information associated with the second communication device.

[0018] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for: receiving an image including a second communication device and a third communication device via a camera included in the first communication device. Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for: determining a location of a third communication device based on the image; and performing a handover of the first communication device from the second communication device to the third communication device based on the determination of the location of the third communication device.

[0019] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the receiving may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving, via a radio detection and ranging sensor included in the first communication device, a signal identifying an antenna of the second communication device. In some examples, the beam management process may be based on identifying the antenna.

[0020] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the receiving may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving, via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the first communication device, a signal identifying an antenna of the second communication device. In some examples, the beam management process may be based on identifying the antenna. In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the information associated with the base station includes environmental information identifying an antenna panel of the base station.

[0021] A method for wireless communication at a first communication device is described. The method may include receiving information associated with a base station via a sensor included in the UE. The method may further include performing a power control procedure at the UE based on the received information. The method may also include communicating with the base station based on performing the power control procedure.

[0022] An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment terminal (UE) is described. The apparatus may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The processor and memory may be configured to receive information associated with a base station via a sensor included in the UE. The processor and memory may be configured to perform a power control procedure at the UE based on the received information. The processor and memory may also be configured to communicate with the base station based on performing the power control procedure.

[0023] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include means for receiving information associated with a base station. The apparatus may include means for performing a power control procedure at the UE based on the received information. The apparatus may further include means for communicating with the base station based on performing the power control procedure.

[0024] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE is described. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to receive information associated with a base station via a sensor included in the UE. The code may also include instructions executable by the processor to perform a power control procedure at the UE based on the received information. The code may further include instructions executable by the processor to communicate with the base station based on performing the power control procedure.

[0025] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for: receiving an image of the base station via a camera included within the UE; and processing the image of the base station to identify an antenna panel of the base station.

[0026] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for determining that the UE is in the line of sight of the base station based on receiving the information associated with the base station; and sending a signal to the base station indicating that the UE is in the line of sight of the base station.

[0027] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing the power control process at the base station based on determining that the UE is in the line of sight of the base station.

[0028] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for establishing an initial access procedure at the base station based on receiving the information associated with the base station.

[0029] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for receiving, via a radio detection and ranging sensor included in the UE, a signal identifying the base station. In some examples, the power control process is based on identifying the base station.

[0030] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for receiving, via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the UE, a signal identifying the base station. In some examples, the power control process is based on identifying the base station.

[0031] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the information associated with the base station includes environmental information identifying the base station.

[0032] A method for wireless communication at a first communication device is described. The method may include receiving, via a sensor included in the UE, information associated with a first base station and a second base station. The method may further include estimating a location of the second base station based on the information associated with the first base station and the second base station. The method may also include performing a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based on the estimated location of the second base station.

[0033] An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The processor and memory may be configured to receive information associated with a first base station and a second base station via a sensor included in the UE. The processor and memory may be configured to estimate a location of the second base station based on the information associated with the first base station and the second base station. The processor and memory may also be configured to perform a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based on the estimated location of the second base station.

[0034] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include means for receiving information associated with a first base station and a second base station. The apparatus may include means for estimating a location of the second base station based on the information associated with the first base station and the second base station. The apparatus may further include means for performing a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based on the estimated location of the second base station.

[0035] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE is described. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to receive, via a sensor included in the UE, information associated with a first base station and a second base station. The code may also include instructions executable by the processor to estimate a location of the second base station based on the information associated with the first base station and the second base station. The code may further include instructions executable by the processor to perform a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based on the estimated location of the second base station.

[0036] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for receiving, via a camera included in the UE, an image including the first base station and the second base station. In some examples, estimating the location of the second base station is based on the image.

[0037] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for communicating with the second base station based on performing the handover.

[0038] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the information associated with the first base station and the second base station includes environmental information identifying the first base station and the second base station.

[0039] A method for wireless communication at a base station is described. The method may include: receiving information associated with a UE via a sensor included in the base station; performing a beam management procedure at the base station and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam; and communicating with the UE based on performing the beam management procedure.

[0040] An apparatus for wireless communication at a base station is described. The apparatus may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The processor and the memory may be configured to: receive information associated with a UE via a sensor included in the base station; perform a beam management procedure at the base station and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam; and communicate with the UE based on performing the beam management procedure.

[0041] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a base station is described. The apparatus may include means for: receiving information associated with a UE; performing, at the base station and based on the received information, a beam management procedure to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam; and communicating with the UE based on performing the beam management procedure.

[0042] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a base station is described. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to: receive information associated with a UE via a sensor included in the base station; perform a beam management procedure at the base station and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam; and communicate with the UE based on performing the beam management procedure.

[0043] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for: receiving an image of the UE via a camera included within the base station; and processing the image of the UE to identify the UE, wherein the beam management process may be based on identifying the UE.

[0044] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, performing the beam management process may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for: predicting potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam corresponding to the at least one receive beam based on receiving the information associated with the UE; and sending an indication to the UE to perform a beam switching process before the base station beam fails to switch to a second UE beam to track the second base station beam based on the prediction of the potential blocking.

[0045] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, performing the beam management process may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for: receiving a signal from the UE indicating a potential blockage of the UE beam; and based on receiving the signal, sending an instruction to the UE to perform a beam switching process to switch to a second UE beam to track a second base station beam before the UE beam fails. In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the UE beam may have a higher priority than the second UE beam.

[0046] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, performing the beam management process may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for receiving a measurement report associated with a second UE beam from the UE based on potential blocking of the UE beam, wherein the UE may be associated with a first reference signal received power and the second UE beam may be associated with a second reference signal received power, the first reference signal received power being greater than the second reference signal received power.

[0047] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for: receiving a signal from the UE indicating that the UE may be in the line of sight of the base station, wherein performing the beam management process may be based on the signal. Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for: establishing initial access of the UE based on receiving the information associated with the UE.

[0048] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving the information associated with the UE may further include operations, features, units, or instructions for receiving a signal identifying the UE via a radio detection and ranging sensor included within the base station, wherein the beam management process may be based on identifying the UE.

[0049] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving the information associated with the UE may further include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving a signal identifying the UE via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the base station, wherein the beam management process may be based on identifying the UE. In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the information associated with the UE includes environmental information identifying the UE. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] Figure 1 Illustrated is an example of a wireless communication system that supports techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communication in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figure 2 Illustrated is an example of a wireless communication system that supports techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communication in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0052] Figure 3 An example of a process flow for techniques supporting the use of sensor information for wireless communications is illustrated in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figure 4 and 5 A block diagram illustrating a device that supports techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0054] Figure 6 A block diagram of a communications manager supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications is shown, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a system including devices supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications is shown in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 8 and 9 A block diagram illustrating a device that supports techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0057] Figure 10 A block diagram of a communications manager supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications is shown, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a system including devices supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications is shown in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0059] Figures 12 to 16 Shown is a flow chart illustrating a method for enabling techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] A wireless communication system may support communication beams for communicating between one or more communication devices. A communication beam may support a communication link between a UE and a base station. For example, a communication beam may support uplink signaling, downlink signaling, a connection process, and the like. According to some examples, a base station may be configured with multiple antennas, which may be used for directional transmission or beamforming transmission (e.g., a beamformed communication beam). Similarly, a UE may be configured with multiple antennas, which may be used for directional transmission or beamforming transmission (e.g., a beamformed communication beam). In some examples, the UE may perform a beam scanning process to establish an initial connection with the base station. The base station may then communicate with the UE on an active base station communication beam, and the UE may communicate with the base station on an active UE communication beam. However, some wireless communication systems may use information sent between a transmitter and a receiver to perform communication. Specifically, some wireless communication systems may use information sent from the UE to the base station to perform a beam management process, and vice versa.

[0061] One or more aspects of the present disclosure are used for a wireless communication system to perform beam management (e.g., initial access, beam tracking, power control, and beam reporting, etc.) using sensor information. In some examples, a UE (e.g., a first communication device) may receive information associated with a base station (e.g., a second communication device) via a sensor included in the UE. In some examples, the UE may include a camera, a radio detection and ranging sensor, and a light detection and ranging sensor, and the UE may use these sensors to receive information about the location of the base station. Similarly, the base station may also include one or more sensors and may use the one or more sensors to receive information about the UE. According to some aspects, the UE may perform a beam management process to identify (e.g., track) a UE beam corresponding to a base station beam. In some examples, the beam management process may be based on the received information. Similarly, the base station may also perform a beam management process based on information received by a sensor included in the base station. The UE and the base station may then communicate based on the beam management process.

[0062] Communication devices having the ability to use sensor information for wireless communication can utilize the techniques described herein to achieve power savings, such as reducing power consumption and extending battery life, while ensuring reliable and efficient communication between the UE and the base station. Certain aspects of the subject matter described in this disclosure can be implemented to achieve one or more enhancements. The techniques employed by the described UE can provide benefits and enhancements to the operation of the UE. For example, the operations performed by the UE can provide improvements to wireless operations. Additionally or alternatively, the techniques employed by the described UE can provide time and power savings. In some examples, according to various aspects of the present disclosure, among other examples, the UE can support high reliability and low latency communications. Thus, the described techniques can include features for improving power consumption, spectral efficiency, higher data rates, and in some examples, can improve the efficiency of high reliability and low latency operations, among other benefits.

[0063] Aspects of the present disclosure are initially described in the context of wireless communication systems. Aspects of the present disclosure are further illustrated and described through apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flow charts related to techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communication.

[0064] Figure 1The diagram illustrates an example of a wireless communication system 100 that supports techniques for using sensor information for wireless communication in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The wireless communication system 100 may include one or more base stations 105, one or more UEs 115, and a core network 130. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may be an LTE network, an LTE-Advanced network, an LTE-Advanced Pro network, or an NR network. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may support enhanced broadband communication, ultra-reliable (e.g., mission-critical) communication, low-latency communication, communication with low-cost and low-complexity devices, or any combination thereof.

[0065] Base stations 105 may be dispersed throughout a geographic area to form wireless communication system 100 and may be devices of different forms or capabilities. Base stations 105 and UEs 115 may communicate wirelessly via one or more communication links 125. Each base station 105 may provide a coverage area 110 over which a UE 115 and a base station 105 may establish one or more communication links 125. A coverage area 110 may be an example of a geographic area over which a base station 105 and a UE 115 may support communication of signals according to one or more radio access technologies.

[0066] The UEs 115 may be dispersed throughout the coverage area 110 of the wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 may be stationary or mobile, or both, at different times. The UEs 115 may be devices of different forms or capabilities. Figure 1 Some exemplary UEs 115 are illustrated in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, the UE 115 described herein may be capable of communicating with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115, base stations 105, or network devices (e.g., core network nodes, relay devices, integrated access and backhaul (IAB) nodes, or other network devices).

[0067] The base stations 105 can communicate with the core network 130, or with each other, or both. For example, the base stations 105 can be connected to the core network 130 via one or more backhaul links 120 (e.g., via S1, N2, N3, or other interfaces). The base stations 105 can communicate with each other via the backhaul links 120 (e.g., via X2, Xn, or other interfaces) directly (e.g., directly between the base stations 105) or indirectly (e.g., via the core network 130), or both. In some examples, the backhaul links 120 can be or include one or more wireless links. The UE 115 can communicate with the core network 130 via the communication links 115.

[0068] The one or more base stations 105 described herein may include or may be referred to by one of ordinary skill in the art as a base transceiver, a radio base station, an access point, a radio transceiver, a NodeB, an eNodeB (eNB), a next generation NodeB or a giga-NodeB (any of which may be referred to as a gNB), a Home NodeB, a Home eNodeB, or other suitable terminology.

[0069] UE 115 may include or may be referred to as a mobile device, a wireless device, a remote device, a handheld device, or a subscriber device, or some other suitable terminology, where "device" may also be referred to as a unit, a station, a terminal, or a client, etc. UE 115 may also include or may be referred to as a personal electronic device, such as a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet, a laptop, or a personal computer. In some examples, UE 115 may include or may be referred to as a wireless local loop (WLL) station, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, an Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or a machine type communication (MTC) device, etc., which may be implemented in various objects such as appliances or vehicles, meters, etc.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, the UE 115 described herein may be capable of communicating with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115, which may sometimes act as relays, as well as base stations 105 and network devices, including macro eNBs or gNBs, small cell eNBs or gNBs, or relay base stations, etc.

[0071] The UE 115 and the base station 105 can wirelessly communicate with each other via one or more communication links 125 on one or more carriers. The term "carrier" can refer to a set of radio frequency spectrum resources with a defined physical layer structure for supporting the communication link 125. For example, a carrier used for the communication link 125 can include a portion of a radio frequency band (e.g., a bandwidth part (BWP)) operating according to one or more physical layer channels of a given radio access technology (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). Each physical layer channel can carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling to coordinate carrier operation, user data, or other signaling. The wireless communication system 100 can support communication with the UE 115 using carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. Depending on the carrier aggregation configuration, the UE 115 can be configured with multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers. Carrier aggregation can be used with frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) component carriers.

[0072] The electromagnetic spectrum is typically subdivided into various categories, bands, channels, etc. based on frequency / wavelength. In 5G NR, two initial operating frequency bands have been designated with the frequency range names FR1 (410 MHz–7.125 GHz) and FR2 (24.25 GHz–52.6 GHz). The frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are often referred to as mid-band frequencies. Although a portion of FR1 is greater than 6 GHz, FR1 is often (interchangeably) referred to as the "Sub-6 GHz" band in various documents and articles. A similar naming issue sometimes occurs with FR2, which is often (interchangeably) referred to as the "millimeter wave" band in documents and articles, although this is different from the extremely high frequency (EHF) band (30 GHz–300 GHz), which is designated as the "millimeter wave" band by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

[0073] With the foregoing in mind, unless otherwise explicitly stated, it should be understood that if the term "Sub-6 GHz" or the like is used herein, the term may broadly refer to frequencies that may be less than 6 GHz, may be within FR1, or may include intermediate band frequencies. Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly stated, it should be understood that if the term "millimeter wave" or the like is used herein, the term may broadly refer to frequencies that may include intermediate band frequencies, may be within FR2, or may be within the EHF band.

[0074] The signal waveform transmitted on the carrier may be composed of multiple subcarriers (e.g., using multi-carrier modulation (MCM) techniques, such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) or DFT-S-OFDM). In a system employing MCM techniques, a resource unit may include a symbol period (e.g., the duration of a modulation symbol) and a subcarrier, where the symbol period and the subcarrier spacing are inversely related. The number of bits carried by each resource unit may depend on the modulation scheme (e.g., the order of the modulation scheme, the coding rate of the modulation scheme, or both). Therefore, the more resource units received by the UE 115 and the higher the order of the modulation scheme, the higher the data rate for the UE 115 can be. Wireless communication resources may refer to a combination of radio frequency spectrum resources, time resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and the use of multiple spatial layers may further improve the data rate or data integrity of communications with the UE 115.

[0075] The time intervals for the base station 105 or the UE 115 can be expressed as multiples of a basic time unit, for example, the basic time unit can refer to a sampling period of T_s=1 / ((Δf_max·N_f)) seconds, where Δf_max can represent the maximum subcarrier spacing supported and N_f can represent the maximum discrete Fourier transform (DFT) size supported. The time intervals of the communication resources can be organized according to radio frames, each radio frame having a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame can be identified by a system frame number (SFN) (e.g., ranging from 0 to 1023).

[0076] Each frame may include multiple consecutively numbered subframes or time slots, and each subframe or time slot may have the same duration. In some examples, the frame (e.g., in the time domain) may be divided into subframes, and each subframe may be further divided into several time slots. Alternatively, each frame may include a variable number of time slots, and the number of time slots may depend on the subcarrier spacing. Each time slot may include several symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of the cyclic prefix appended in front of each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems 100, the time slot may be further divided into multiple small slots containing one or more symbols. Excluding the cyclic prefix, each symbol period may include one or more (e.g., N_f) sampling periods. The duration of a symbol period may depend on the subcarrier spacing or the operating frequency band.

[0077] A subframe, slot, mini-slot, or symbol may be the smallest scheduling unit (e.g., in the time domain) of the wireless communication system 100 and may be referred to as a transmission time interval (TTI). In some examples, the TTI duration (e.g., the number of symbol periods in a TTI) may be variable. Additionally or alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 may be dynamically selected (e.g., in bursts of short TTIs (sTTIs)).

[0078] Physical channels can be multiplexed on a carrier according to various techniques. For example, physical control channels and physical data channels can be multiplexed on a downlink carrier using one or more of a time division multiplexing (TDM) technique, a frequency division multiplexing (FDM) technique, or a hybrid TDM-FDM technique. A control region (e.g., a control resource set (CORESET)) of a physical control channel can be defined by a number of symbol periods and can extend across the system bandwidth of a carrier or a subset of the system bandwidth. One or more control regions (e.g., CORESETs) can be configured for a group of UEs 115. For example, one or more of the UEs 115 can monitor or search the control region for control information according to one or more search space sets, and each search space set can include one or more control channel candidates in one or more aggregation levels arranged in a cascaded manner. The aggregation level of the control channel candidates can refer to the number of control channel resources (e.g., control channel elements (CCEs)) associated with the coded information of a control information format having a given payload size. The search space sets may include a common search space set configured for transmitting control information to multiple UEs 115 and a UE-specific search space set for transmitting control information to a specific UE 115 .

[0079] In some examples, base stations 105 can be mobile and, therefore, provide communication coverage for mobile geographic coverage areas 110. In some examples, different geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies can overlap, but the different geographic coverage areas 110 can be supported by the same base station 105. In other examples, overlapping geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies can be supported by different base stations 105. The wireless communication system 100 can include, for example, a heterogeneous network in which different types of base stations 105 provide coverage for various geographic coverage areas 110 using the same or different radio access technologies.

[0080] The wireless communication system 100 can be configured to support ultra-reliable communication or low-latency communication, or various combinations thereof. For example, the wireless communication system 100 can be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) or mission-critical communication. UE 115 can be designed to support ultra-reliable, low-latency or critical functions (e.g., mission-critical functions). Ultra-reliable communication can include private communication or group communication and can be supported by one or more mission-critical services, such as mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT), mission-critical video (MCVideo), or mission-critical data (MCData). Support for mission-critical functions can include: priority treatment of services, and mission-critical services can be used for public safety or general business applications. The terms ultra-reliable, low-latency, mission-critical, and ultra-reliable low-latency can be used interchangeably in this document.

[0081] In some examples, UE 115 may also be able to communicate directly with other UEs 115 via a device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., using a peer-to-peer (P2P) or D2D protocol). One or more UEs 115 utilizing D2D communication may be located within the geographic coverage area 110 of base station 105. Other UEs 115 in such a group may be outside the geographic coverage area 110 of base station 105 or unable to receive transmissions from base station 105 for other reasons. In some examples, a group of UEs 115 communicating via D2D communication may utilize a one-to-many (1:M) system in which each UE 115 transmits to each other UE 115 in the group. In some examples, base station 105 facilitates the scheduling of resources for D2D communication. In other cases, D2D communication is performed between UEs 115 without involving base station 105.

[0082] The core network 130 may provide user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing, or mobility functions. The core network 130 may be an evolved packet core (EPC) or a 5G core (5GC), which may include at least one control plane entity (e.g., a mobility management entity (MME), an access and mobility management function (AMF)) for managing access and mobility, and at least one user plane entity (e.g., a serving gateway (S-GW), a packet data network (PDN) gateway (P-GW), or a user plane function (UPF)) for routing packets or interconnections to external networks. The control plane entities may manage non-access stratum (NAS) functions, such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management for UEs 115 served by base stations 105 associated with the core network 130. User IP packets may be delivered through the user plane entities, which may provide IP address allocation and other functions. The user plane entities may connect to network operator IP services 150. Operator IP services 150 may include access to the Internet, an intranet, an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS), or packet-switched streaming services.

[0083] Some network devices (e.g., base stations 105) may include subcomponents, such as access network entities 140, which may be examples of access node controllers (ANCs). Each access network entity 140 may communicate with the UE 115 through one or more other access network transport entities 145, which may be referred to as radio heads, smart radio heads, or transmit / receive points (TRPs). Each access network transport entity 145 may include one or more antenna panels. In some configurations, the various functions of each access network entity 140 or base station 105 may be distributed across various network devices (e.g., radio heads and ANCs) or consolidated into a single network device (e.g., base station 105).

[0084] The wireless communication system 100 can operate using one or more frequency bands, typically in the range of 300 megahertz (MHz) to 300 gigahertz (GHz). Often, the region from 300 MHz to 3 GHz is referred to as the ultra-high frequency (UHF) region or decimeter band because the wavelength range is approximately 1 decimeter to 1 meter. UHF waves may be blocked or redirected by buildings and environmental features, but these waves may be sufficient to penetrate structures for a macro cell to provide service to a UE 115 located indoors. Transmissions using UHF waves may be associated with smaller antennas and a shorter range (e.g., less than 100 kilometers) than transmissions using the smaller frequencies and longer wavelengths of the high frequency (HF) or very high frequency (VHF) portions of the spectrum below 300 MHz.

[0085] The wireless communication system 100 can use licensed and unlicensed radio frequency spectrum bands. For example, the wireless communication system 100 can use licensed assisted access (LAA), LTE unlicensed (LTE-U) radio access technology, or NR technology in an unlicensed band such as the 5 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. When operating in an unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band, devices such as the base station 105 and the UE 115 can use carrier sensing for conflict detection and avoidance. In some examples, operations in the unlicensed band can be based on a carrier aggregation configuration (e.g., LAA) combined with component carriers operating in the licensed band. Operations in the unlicensed spectrum can include downlink transmissions, uplink transmissions, P2P transmissions, or D2D transmissions, among others.

[0086] A base station 105 or a UE 115 may be equipped with multiple antennas that may be used to employ techniques such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) communications, or beamforming. The antennas of a base station 105 or a UE 115 may be located within one or more antenna arrays or antenna panels that may support MIMO operations or transmit beamforming or receive beamforming. For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays may be co-located at an antenna assembly, such as an antenna tower. In some examples, the antennas or antenna arrays associated with a base station 105 may be located at different geographic locations. The base station 105 may have an antenna array with rows and columns of antenna ports that the base station 105 may use to support beamforming for communications with the UE 115. Similarly, the UE 115 may have one or more antenna arrays that may support various MIMO or beamforming operations. Additionally or alternatively, the antenna panels may support radio frequency beamforming for signals transmitted via the antenna ports.

[0087] The base station 105 or UE 115 can use MIMO communication to take advantage of multipath signal propagation and improve spectral efficiency by sending or receiving multiple signals via different spatial layers. Such techniques may be referred to as spatial multiplexing. For example, the multiple signals may be sent by a transmitting device via different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Similarly, the multiple signals may be received by a receiving device via different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Each of the multiple signals may be referred to as a separate spatial stream and may carry bits associated with the same data stream (e.g., the same codeword) or different data streams (e.g., different codewords). Different spatial layers may be associated with different antenna ports for channel measurement and reporting. MIMO techniques include single-user MIMO (SU-MIMO), in which multiple spatial layers are sent to the same receiving device, and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), in which multiple spatial layers are sent to multiple devices.

[0088] Beamforming, which may also be referred to as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception, is a signal processing technique that can be used at a transmitting device or a receiving device (e.g., base station 105, UE 115) to shape or direct an antenna beam (e.g., a transmit beam, a receive beam) along a spatial path between the transmitting device and the receiving device. Beamforming can be achieved by combining signals transmitted via antenna elements of an antenna array so that signals propagating in a particular direction relative to the antenna array experience constructive interference, while other signals experience destructive interference. Adjustments to signals transmitted via antenna elements can include the transmitting device or the receiving device applying an amplitude offset, a phase offset, or both to signals transmitted via antenna elements associated with the device. The adjustments associated with each antenna element can be defined by a set of beamforming weights associated with a particular direction (e.g., a particular direction relative to the antenna array of the transmitting device or the receiving device, or a particular direction relative to some other direction).

[0089] The base station 105 or the UE 115 may use beam sweeping techniques as part of a beam forming operation. For example, the base station 105 may use multiple antennas or antenna arrays (e.g., antenna panels) to perform beam forming operations for directional communication with the UE 115. Some signals (e.g., synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) may be transmitted multiple times by the base station 105 in different directions. For example, the base station 105 may transmit signals according to different sets of beam forming weights associated with different transmission directions. Transmissions in different beam directions may be used to identify (e.g., by a transmitting device (e.g., the base station 105), or by a receiving device (e.g., the UE 115)) the beam direction for later transmission or reception by the base station 105.

[0090] Some signals, such as data signals associated with a particular receiving device, may be transmitted by base station 105 in a single beam direction (e.g., a direction associated with a receiving device, such as UE 115). In some examples, a beam direction associated with a transmission along a single beam direction may be determined based on signals that have been transmitted in one or more beam directions. For example, UE 115 may receive one or more of the signals transmitted by base station 105 in different directions and may report to base station 105 an indication of the signal that UE 115 received with the highest signal quality or other acceptable signal quality.

[0091] In some examples, transmissions by a device (e.g., base station 105 or UE 115) may be performed using multiple beam directions, and the device may use a combination of digital precoding or radio frequency beamforming to generate a combined beam for transmission (e.g., from base station 105 to UE 115). UE 115 may report feedback indicating precoding weights for one or more beam directions, and the feedback may correspond to a configured number of beams across the system bandwidth or one or more subbands. Base station 105 may send reference signals (e.g., cell-specific reference signals (CRS), channel state information reference signals (CSI-RS)), which may be precoded or not precoded. UE 115 may provide feedback for beam selection, which may be a precoding matrix indicator (PMI) or codebook-based feedback (e.g., a multi-panel type codebook, a linear combination type codebook, a port selection type codebook). Although these techniques are described with reference to signals sent by base station 105 in one or more directions, UE 115 may employ similar techniques to send signals multiple times in different directions (e.g., to identify beam directions for subsequent transmission or reception by UE 115), or to send signals in a single direction (e.g., to send data to a receiving device).

[0092] When receiving various signals (e.g., synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) from the base station 105, a receiving device (e.g., UE 115) may try multiple reception configurations (e.g., directional listening). For example, the receiving device may try multiple reception directions by receiving via different antenna subarrays, by processing the received signal according to different antenna subarrays, by receiving according to different receive beamforming weight sets applied to the signal received at multiple antenna elements of the antenna array (e.g., different directional listening weight sets), or by processing the received signal according to different receive beamforming weight sets applied to the signal received at multiple antenna elements of the antenna array; any of which may be referred to as "listening" according to different reception configurations or reception directions. In some examples, the receiving device may use a single reception configuration to receive along a single beam direction (e.g., when receiving a data signal). The single reception configuration may be aligned based on a beam direction determined by listening according to different reception configuration directions (e.g., based on a beam direction determined to have the highest signal strength, highest SNR, or other acceptable signal quality based on listening to multiple beam directions).

[0093] The wireless communication system 100 can be a packet-based network operating according to a layered protocol stack. In the user plane, communications at the bearer or packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layer can be IP-based. The radio link control (RLC) layer can perform packet segmentation and reassembly to communicate over logical channels. The medium access control (MAC) layer can perform priority processing and multiplexing of logical channels to transport channels. The MAC layer can also use error detection technology, error correction technology, or both to support retransmission at the MAC layer to improve link efficiency. In the control plane, the radio resource control (RRC) protocol layer can provide the establishment, configuration, and maintenance of RRC connections that support radio bearers for user plane data between the UE 115 and the base station 105 or the core network 130. At the physical layer, transport channels can be mapped to physical channels.

[0094] Some wireless communication systems support performing communication using information sent between a receiver and a transmitter. Specifically, some wireless communication systems use signals sent from or received at a UE to perform communication. Additionally or alternatively, some wireless communication systems use signals sent from or received at a base station to perform communication. Various aspects of the present disclosure are used in a wireless communication system (e.g., wireless communication system 100) to perform various aspects of communication using sensor information (e.g., initial access, beam tracking, power control, and beam reporting). According to some examples, the wireless communication system 100 can support using sensor information to efficiently perform beam management procedures.

[0095] One or more base stations 105 may include a base station communication manager 101 that may receive information associated with a UE 115 via sensors included within the base station 105. The base station communication manager 101 may perform a beam management process based on the received information. In some examples, the beam management process may include a process for identifying (e.g., tracking) a UE beam corresponding to a base station beam. The base station communication manager 101 may then communicate with the UE 115 based on performing the beam management process.

[0096] UE 115 may include a UE communication manager 102 that may receive information associated with a base station via sensors included within UE 115. UE communication manager 102 may perform a beam management process at UE 115 and based on the received information. In some examples, the beam management process may include a process for identifying (e.g., tracking) a UE beam corresponding to a base station beam. UE communication manager 102 may then communicate with base station 105 based on the beam management process.

[0097] Figure 2The figure illustrates an example of a wireless communication system 200 that supports techniques for using sensor information for wireless communication according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. In some examples, the wireless communication system 200 can implement aspects of the wireless communication system 100. The wireless communication system 200 can include a base station 105-a and a UE 115-a, which can be reference Figure 1 Examples of corresponding devices described. The wireless communication system 200 can support processing power control and efficiency related to beam management processes to improve communication efficiency in the wireless communication system. The described techniques solve some challenges related to some techniques for signaling used for beam management processes. The wireless communication system 200 can allow for efficient communication between a transmitter and a receiver (e.g., a base station 105 and a UE 115-a) using sensor information. In some cases, the wireless communication system 200 can support feedback signaling on several channels. Such channels can include PUCCH, physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), etc.

[0098] In order to find at least one beam pair for communication, the base station 105-a can perform a beam management process with the UE 115-a. In some examples, the base station 105-a can perform a beam management process with the UE 115-a. The base station 105-a can be configured with multiple antennas, which can be used for directional transmission or beamformed transmission (e.g., beamformed communication beam 220). Similarly, the UE 115-a can be configured with multiple antennas, which can be used for directional transmission or beamformed transmission (e.g., beamformed communication beam 225). In some examples, the beam management process may include a beam scanning process. As shown, the base station 105-a and / or the UE 115-a can send several beamformed communication beams 220, 225 in different directions within the coverage area.

[0099] As part of the beam management process, the base station 105-a and the UE 115-a may synchronize before the base station 105-a schedules and allocates resources (e.g., time and frequency resources) for uplink and / or downlink communications between the base station 105-a and the UE 115-a. In some cases, the base station 105-a and the UE 115-a may repeat the beam scanning pattern on different communication beams 220, 225 in an order that may be determined according to a given beam scanning pattern. As a result of the beam management process, the base station 105-a and the UE 115-a may have at least one active communication beam pair being used for wireless communication.

[0100] The base station 105-a may communicate with the UE 115-a via the active communication beam 220-a, and the UE 115-a may communicate with the base station 105-a via the active communication beam 225-a. The active communication beam may be used to send transmissions 230 and 235, such as data and control information. The active communication beam may be a downlink receive beam and an uplink transmit beam for the UE 115-a, or a downlink transmit beam and an uplink receive beam for the base station 105-a. In some aspects, the active communication beam may change, for example, due to movement, interference, blockage, etc. In some cases, the base station 105-a may identify a change in the active communication beam (e.g., due to blockage) and may send a beam switching signal, also referred to as a beam switching command, to the UE 115-a. In some cases, the beam switching signal may identify a beam switching opportunity for the UE 115-a.

[0101] In some wireless communication systems, base station 105-a may switch the downlink control beam after receiving confirmation from UE 115-a that the beam switching command was successfully received. However, some wireless communication systems use signals sent by a transmitter and a receiver to implement various aspects of communication between the transmitter and the receiver (e.g., initial access, beam tracking, power control, beam reporting, etc.). Specifically, some wireless communication systems support communication between the transmitter and the receiver by identifying signaling between the transmitter and the receiver.

[0102] Thus, a wireless communication system 200 that applies the techniques described herein can support the use of sensor information to efficiently perform beam management processes. Specifically, the techniques described herein are used to improve communication efficiency and reduce latency in the wireless communication system 200 while addressing some challenges associated with the techniques used for beam management processes. Specifically, the wireless communication system 200 supports the use of sensor information to identify the location of the base station 105-a or the UE 115-a or both. In addition, the transmitter and receiver described herein (e.g., the base station 105-a and the UE 115-a) can use one or more embedded sensors to identify the number of antennas included in the second transmitter, the second receiver, or both. Having knowledge about the location of the transmitter and receiver (e.g., the base station 105-a or the UE 115-a) and the number of antennas of the transmitter and receiver can help determine directional beamforming (e.g., digital beamforming or analog beamforming or hybrid beamforming, in which both digital beamforming and analog beamforming are used). Additionally or alternatively, the wireless communication system 200 can be used to use sensor information (e.g., image information, radar information, lidar information) for beam tracking, blockage prediction, and switching.

[0103] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, the wireless communication system 200 can support using sensor information to determine the relative position of a transmitter (e.g., base station 105-a or UE 115-a) relative to the physical location of a receiver. In some examples, knowledge of this relative position can be useful for the receiver (e.g., base station 105-a or UE 115-a) to perform handover, joint transmission, and dynamic point selection. Additionally or alternatively, knowledge of the relative positions of transmitters belonging to different operators can be useful for the receiver to perform inter-operator interference mitigation.

[0104] In accordance with some aspects, the wireless communication system 200 may enable the use of sensor information to enhance beam management processes at the UE 115-a and the base station 105-a. Specifically, the wireless communication system 200 may provide techniques for using sensors embedded within the UE 115-a and the base station 105-a to receive sensor information (e.g., image information, radio detection and ranging sensors, light detection and ranging sensors, and other environmental information). The UE 115-a and / or the base station 105-a may then perform beam management processes based on the received sensor information and communicate in accordance with the beam management processes. In some examples, the wireless communication system 200 may support the use of cameras or other sensors (e.g., radio detection and ranging sensors and light detection and ranging sensors) to dynamically identify targets.

[0105] In some cases, UE 115-a (e.g., the first communication device) may include a sensor 240-b embedded within UE 115-a. Similarly, base station 105-a may include a sensor 240-a embedded within base station 105-a. For example, sensor 240-a and sensor 240-b may include: a camera, a radio detection and ranging sensor, a light detection and ranging sensor, and the like. Although illustrated as one sensor unit, it is understood that the camera, the radio detection and ranging sensor, and the light detection and ranging sensor may be different sensors embedded in base station 105-a or UE 115-a, or both. In one aspect, UE 115-a may receive an image of base station 105-a (e.g., the second communication device) using a camera (e.g., sensor 240-b) and may perform image processing on the image captured by the camera to identify at least one antenna of base station 105-a. Additionally or alternatively, UE 115-a may receive multiple images of base station 105-a via a camera (e.g., sensor 240-b). UE 115-a may then apply a machine learning algorithm to process the images (e.g., perform image stitching) and identify at least one antenna of base station 105-a.

[0106] Similarly, the base station 105-a may use a camera embedded within the base station 105-a (e.g., sensor 240-a) to receive an image of the UE 115-a. In some examples, the base station 105-a may perform image processing on the image captured by the camera to identify at least one antenna of the UE 115-a. According to one aspect, the UE 105-a may use signals received from a radio detection and ranging sensor or a light detection and ranging sensor, or both, to identify one or more antennas of the base station 105-a. Additionally or alternatively, the UE 115-a may use environmental information to identify an antenna (e.g., an antenna of the base station 105-a) based on the received signal. Such information and / or signals may be used for communication between the UE 115-a and the base station 105-a. In some cases, the base station 105-a may use signals received from a radio detection and ranging sensor or a light detection and ranging sensor (e.g., received from sensor 240-b), or both, to identify the UE 115-a.

[0107] According to some aspects, UE 115-a can identify or determine the location of one or more base stations 105-a, and UE 115-a can use this location information for beam selection, beam measurement, and switching indication. In one example, UE 115-a can predict potential blocking of a UE beam corresponding to a base station beam based on receiving sensor information associated with base station 105-a (from sensor 240-a). In some cases, a moving UE 115-a can infer through a camera (e.g., sensor 240-b) that a downlink base station beam is predicted to be blocked (because the UE is about to pass through a wall). Figure 2 As illustrated in the example of , UE 115-a may determine that there is an obstacle 250 between base station 105-a and UE 115-a. In this case, UE 115-a may proactively notify base station 105-a that the downlink beam will be blocked, and base station 105-a may switch the downlink beam to the auxiliary beam before the downlink base station beam fails. Figure 2 In the example shown in FIG2 , UE 115-a may determine that downlink beam 220-b is blocked or will be blocked by obstacle 250. UE 115-a may indicate the potential blockage, and base station 105-a may switch the downlink beam to beam 220-a. Accordingly, UE 115-a may switch the receive beam from receive beam 225-b to receive beam 225-a.

[0108] In some examples, UE 115-a may receive an image of base station 105-a and environmental information associated with base station 105-a. UE 115-a may analyze the environmental information (e.g., one or more objects surrounding base station 105-a) to predict potential blockages. In one example, UE 115-a may have an established UE beam 225 corresponding to base station beam 220. UE 115-a may analyze sensor information (e.g., using machine learning techniques) to determine that one or more objects surrounding base station 105-a may cause blockage of established UE beam 225. In this case, UE 115-a may send a signal to base station 105-a indicating the potential blockage of UE beam 225. Upon receiving the indication of the potential blockage, base station 105-a may send an indication to perform a beam switching procedure before the UE beam (e.g., established UE beam 225) fails.

[0109] The base station 105-a can determine one or more transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states (e.g., one or more beams) to activate and signal the active TCI state to the UE 115-a. As described herein, beam indication can be based on the configuration of the TCI state and downlink signaling. Each TCI state can include, among other things, information about a reference signal (CSI-RS or synchronization signal block). By associating a downlink transmission with a TCI, the base station 105-a can configure the UE 115-a to assume that the downlink transmission is performed using the same spatial filter as the reference signal associated with the TCI. In some examples, the UE 115-a can be configured with 64 TCI states. For beam indication for the physical downlink control channel, a subset of the configured candidate states can be assigned to each configured CORESET via RRC signaling. That is, the base station 105-a can use RRC signaling to configure a subset of the configured TCI states for each CORESET. The base station 105-a may also use a MAC control element (MAC-CE) to dynamically indicate a specific TCI state for each CORESET. For example, the MAC-CE may be used to activate a set of TCI states for the UE 115-a. That is, if the UE 115-a determines a receiver-side beam direction for receiving a reference signal, the UE 115-a may assume the same beam direction for receiving a physical downlink control channel.

[0110] As described herein, the base station 105-a may use the downlink control indication to further determine the TCI state that is valid for the transmission. In some examples, the UE 115-a may determine the valid TCI state and follow the base station 105-a. For the physical downlink shared channel beam indication, there may be two options based on the scheduling offset. The scheduling offset may be based on the transmission timing of the physical downlink shared channel relative to the corresponding physical downlink control channel that carries the scheduling information for the physical downlink shared channel. In one example, if the scheduling offset is greater than a threshold, the downlink control indication regarding the scheduling assignment may indicate the TCI state for the physical downlink shared channel transmission. In some examples, the UE 115-a may be configured with a subset of TCI states from a previously configured set of candidate TCI states. The base station 105-a may use the downlink control indication to indicate one or more TCI states that are valid for the scheduled physical downlink shared channel transmission. Alternatively, if the scheduling offset is less than a threshold, the UE 115-a may assume that the physical downlink shared channel transmission is quasi-co-located with the corresponding physical downlink control channel transmission. In other words, it can be assumed that the TCI state of the physical downlink control channel state indicated by MAC signaling is valid for the corresponding scheduled physical downlink shared channel transmission.

[0111] In some examples, UE 115-a can switch beams without an explicit beam switching command. In particular, beam switching can be performed via a beam indication procedure. In some cases, UE 115-a can perform a beam switching procedure to switch to a second UE beam to track or otherwise identify the second base station beam based on an indication received from base station 105-a. In some cases, base station 105-a can indicate a beam switch from a first UE beam 225 to a second UE beam 225 even when the first UE beam 225 has a higher priority than the second UE beam 225.

[0112] In some examples, the base station 105-a can predict potential blocking of a base station beam corresponding to a UE beam based on receiving sensor information associated with the UE 115-a (e.g., from the sensor 240-b). According to one or more examples, the base station 105-a can receive an image of the UE 115-a and / or additional information associated with the UE 115-a. For example, the base station 105-a can use the sensor 240-a to capture an image of the UE 115-a. In some examples, the base station 105-a can analyze the sensor information to predict potential blocking (due to the obstacle 250 blocking the line of sight). In one example, the base station 105-a can send an indication to the UE 115-a to perform a beam switching process before the established UE beam fails. That is, the wireless communication system 200 can be used for the base station 105-a to perform beam tracking and proactively switch the beam to a second preferred beam when it determines that a particular beam is predicted to be blocked. For example, the base station 105-a may send signaling indicating a beam switching opportunity to the UE 105-a before an established UE beam fails, rather than a beam failure recovery procedure. Thus, the present technology improves communication efficiency by proactively performing beam switching and avoiding a beam failure recovery procedure.

[0113] In accordance with one or more aspects, as part of a beam management process, UE 115-a may report four downlink beams having high reference signal received power values. In one example, UE 115-a may determine that a downlink beam having a high reference signal received power value (e.g., a line-of-sight beam) may be blocked. Upon predicting the blockage, UE 115-a may refrain from reporting the first beam and report a second beam, where the first beam is stronger than the second beam. In some examples, UE 115-a may report one or more additional beams. Thus, UE 115-a may implicitly and proactively avoid reporting the first beam (e.g., a line-of-sight beam) that is predicted to be blocked.

[0114] In some aspects of the present disclosure, UE 115-a may determine potential blocking of a UE beam, and UE 115-a may choose not to report the UE beam. In some examples, UE 115-a may determine a first reference signal received power associated with a first UE beam and a second reference signal received power associated with a second UE beam. In some cases, the first reference signal received power may be greater than the second reference signal received power. UE 115-a may predict potential blocking of the first UE beam based on receiving information associated with base station 105-a (using the methods described herein). When potential blocking is predicted, UE 115-a may send a measurement report associated with the second UE beam. That is, if UE 115-a detects potential blocking of the first UE beam, UE 115-a may avoid reporting the first UE beam (e.g., the UE beam with a higher reference signal received power). Additionally, the UE 115-a may receive additional sensor information associated with the second UE 115-a and may perform interference management associated with the second UE 115-a based on receiving the sensor information.

[0115] Additionally or alternatively, UE 115-a may send a signal to base station 105-a indicating whether UE 115-a is within the line of sight of base station 105-a. For example, UE 115-a may analyze sensor information associated with base station 105-a to determine that UE 115-a is within the line of sight of base station 105-a. UE 115-a may then send a signal indicating that UE 115-a is within the line of sight of base station 105-a. In some cases, UE 115-a may send the signal whenever UE 115-a determines that it is within the line of sight of base station 105-a. Alternatively, UE 115-a may periodically send a signal indicating whether UE 115-a is within the line of sight of base station 105-a. In some examples, UE 115-a may perform power control (e.g., transmit power control) for transmitting signals based on determining that UE 115-a is within the line of sight of base station 105-a. In some instances, knowledge of whether UE 115-a is within line of sight of base station 105-a may influence transmit power control at UE 115-a. Additionally or alternatively, UE 115-a may establish an initial access procedure at base station 105-a based on receiving sensor information associated with base station 105-a.

[0116] According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a UE 115-a may receive an image including a first base station 105-a and a second base station 105-a via a camera included within the UE 115-a. The UE 115-a may analyze the image to determine the location of the second base station. For example, in some deployments the base station antennas may be visible, and the UE 115-a may detect the antennas by implementing a machine learning algorithm at the UE 115-a. In some cases, the UE 115-a may detect that a UE beam established with the first base station is about to fail. In this case, the UE 115-a may instruct the first base station 105-a to perform a handover procedure to handover the UE 115-a from the first base station 105-a to the second base station 105-a based on determining the location of the second base station. In some cases, the UE 115-a may couple the information received from the image with additional information received from other sensors. The UE 115-a may then use the coupled information to handover to the second base station 105-a.

[0117] Figure 3 An example of a process flow 300 for supporting techniques for using sensor information for wireless communication according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. In some examples, the process flow 300 can implement various aspects of the wireless communication system 100 and the wireless communication system 200. The first communication device 350 can be a reference Figure 1 and 2 The second communication device 355 may be a reference Figure 1 and 2 Examples of base station 105 and UE 115 are described.

[0118] In the following description of process flow 300, operations between first communication device 350 and second communication device 355 may be performed in a different order than the exemplary order shown. Operations performed by first communication device 350 or second communication device 355 may be performed in a different order or at a different time than the exemplary order shown. Some operations may also be omitted from process flow 300, or other operations may be added to process flow 300. Furthermore, first communication device 350 and second communication device 355 are not limiting, as the features described may be associated with any number of different devices.

[0119] At 305, the first communication device 350 may receive information associated with the second communication device 355 using sensors included within the first communication device 350. In some examples, the first communication device 350 may receive an image of the second communication device 355 via a camera included within the first communication device 350. Additionally or alternatively, the first communication device 350 may receive a signal associated with the second communication device 355 via a radio detection and ranging sensor included within the first communication device 350. In some examples, the first communication device 350 may receive a signal associated with the second communication device 355 via a radio detection and ranging sensor included within the first communication device 350.

[0120] At 310, the first communication device 350 may analyze the received information. For example, the first communication device 350 may process an image of the second communication device 355 to identify the antenna (e.g., antenna panel) of the second communication device 355. In some cases, the first communication device 350 may use signals received via a radio detection and ranging sensor to identify the antenna of the second communication device 355. Additionally or alternatively, the first communication device 350 may use signals received via a light detection and ranging sensor to identify the antenna of the second communication device 355.

[0121] At 315, the first communication device 350 may optionally predict potential blockage of the first beam corresponding to the beam of the second communication device 355 based on receiving sensor information associated with the second communication device 355. Additionally or alternatively, the first communication device 350 may analyze the sensor information to determine whether the first communication device 350 is in a line of sight of the second communication device 355 (not shown). The first communication device 350 may perform power control based on determining that the first communication device 350 is in a line of sight.

[0122] When a potential blocker is predicted at 320, the first communications device 350 may optionally send a signal indicating the potential blocker of the first beam to the second communications device 355. Although not described herein, when a potential blocker is predicted, the first communications device 350 may refrain from reporting the first beam and may report the second beam.

[0123] At 325, the second communication device 355 may optionally send an indication regarding performing a beam switching process before the first beam fails. At 330, the first communication device 350 may, based on the received indication, perform a beam switching process to switch to the second beam to identify (e.g., track) the third beam. Additionally or alternatively, the first communication device 350 may determine that the downlink beam has changed based on the beam indication. In such an example, the first communication device 350 may accordingly change the corresponding receive beam to match the new downlink beam. At 335, the first communication device 350 may communicate with the second communication device 355 based on performing beam switching.

[0124] The operations performed by the second communication device 355 and the first communication device 350 as part of (but not limited to) the process flow 300 can provide improvements to the communication link in the wireless communication system. Furthermore, the operations performed by the second communication device 355 and the first communication device 350 as part of (but not limited to) the process flow 300 can provide benefits and improvements to the operation of the first communication device 350 when performing communications with high reliability and low latency. For example, the method described in the process flow 300 can support the use of sensor information for channel monitoring and wireless communications, among other enhancements.

[0125] Figure 4 A block diagram 400 illustrates a device 405 that supports techniques for using sensor information for wireless communication, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The device 405 may be an example of aspects of the UE 115 as described herein. The device 405 may include a receiver 410, a communication manager 415, and a transmitter 420. The device 405 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0126] The receiver 410 may receive information, such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to techniques for using sensor information for wireless communications, etc.). The information may be passed to other components of the device 405. The receiver 410 may be a reference Figure 7 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 720 are described. The receiver 410 may utilize a single antenna or a group of antennas.

[0127] The communication manager 415 can: receive information associated with the second communication device via a sensor included in the first communication device; perform a beam management process at the first communication device and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam; and communicate with the second communication device based on the beam management process.

[0128] The communication manager 415 may: receive information associated with a base station via a sensor included in the UE; perform a power control procedure at the UE based on the received information; and communicate with the base station based on performing the power control procedure.

[0129] The communication manager 415 may receive information associated with the first base station and the second base station via a sensor included in the UE; determine a location of the second base station based on the information associated with the first base station and the second base station; and perform a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based on the determined location of the second base station. The communication manager 415 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 710 described herein.

[0130] The communication manager 415 may be an example of a means for performing various aspects of using sensor information for wireless communication as described herein. The communication manager 415 or its subcomponents may be implemented in hardware, code (e.g., software or firmware) executed by a processor, or any combination thereof. If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functionality of the communication manager 415 or its subcomponents may be performed by a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device designed to perform the functions described in this disclosure, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof.

[0131] In some examples, communication manager 415 may be configured to perform various operations (eg, receive, perform, communicate) using or otherwise cooperating with receiver 410 , transmitter 420 , or both.

[0132] The communication manager 415 or its subcomponents can be physically located in a variety of locations, including being distributed so that various portions of functionality are implemented by one or more physical components at different physical locations. In some examples, the communication manager 415 or its subcomponents can be independent and distinct components according to aspects of the present disclosure. In some examples, according to aspects of the present disclosure, the communication manager 415 or its subcomponents can be combined with one or more other hardware components, including but not limited to input / output (I / O) components, a transceiver, a network server, another computing device, one or more other components described in the present disclosure, or a combination thereof.

[0133] The transmitter 420 may transmit signals generated by other components of the device 405. In some examples, the transmitter 420 may be co-located with the receiver 410 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 420 may be a reference Figure 7Examples of aspects of the transceiver 720 are described. The transmitter 420 may utilize a single antenna or a group of antennas.

[0134] The actions performed by the communication manager 415 as described herein may be implemented to achieve one or more potential enhancements. For example, in some examples, the communication manager 415 may reduce communication latency and enhance channel throughput for wireless communications. Improvements in the communication link (e.g., reduced communication latency and improved reliability) may further conserve power and increase battery life at the UE 115 (e.g., by reducing complexity and reducing retransmissions).

[0135] Figure 5 A block diagram 500 is shown of a device 505 that supports techniques for using sensor information for wireless communication according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The device 505 can be an example of aspects of the device 405 or UE 115 as described herein. The device 505 can include a receiver 510, a communication manager 515, and a transmitter 535. The device 505 can also include a processor. Each of these components can communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0136] The receiver 510 may receive information, such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to techniques for using sensor information for wireless communications, etc.). The information may be passed to other components of the device 505. The receiver 510 may be a reference Figure 7 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 720 are described. The receiver 510 may utilize a single antenna or a group of antennas.

[0137] Communications manager 515 may be an example of aspects of communications manager 415 as described herein. Communications manager 515 may include sensor information component 520, beam management component 525, and communications component 530. Communications manager 515 may be an example of aspects of communications manager 710 as described herein.

[0138] Sensor information component 520 may receive information associated with a second communication device via a sensor included within the first communication device. Beam management component 525 may perform a beam management process at the first communication device based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. Communication component 530 may communicate with the second communication device based on the beam management process.

[0139] Sensor information component 520 can receive information associated with a base station via sensors included within the UE. Beam management component 525 can perform a power control process at the UE based on the received information. Communication component 530 can communicate with the base station based on performing a power control process.

[0140] The sensor information component 520 may receive information associated with the first base station and the second base station via a sensor included in the UE, and estimate the location of the second base station based on the information associated with the first base station and the second base station. The communication component 530 may perform a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based on the estimated location of the second base station.

[0141] The transmitter 535 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 505. In some examples, the transmitter 535 can be co-located with the receiver 510 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 535 can be a reference Figure 7 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 720 are described. The transmitter 535 may utilize a single antenna or a group of antennas.

[0142] Figure 6 Block diagram 600 illustrates a communication manager 605 that supports techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. Communication manager 605 can be an example of aspects of communication manager 415, communication manager 515, or communication manager 710 described herein. Communication manager 605 can include a sensor information component 610, a beam management component 615, a communication component 620, an image processing component 625, a blocking component 630, a reference signal received power component 635, a measurement reporting component 640, a line of sight component 645, a power control component 650, an interference management component 655, and a switching component 660. Each of these modules can communicate with each other, directly or indirectly (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0143] The sensor information component 610 may receive information associated with the second communication device via a sensor included in the first communication device. The beam management component 615 may perform a beam management process at the first communication device based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. The communication component 620 may communicate with the second communication device based on the beam management process.

[0144] Sensor information component 610 can receive information associated with a base station via sensors included within the UE. Beam management component 615 can perform a power control process at the UE based on the received information. Communication component 620 can communicate with the base station based on performing a power control process.

[0145] The sensor information component 610 may receive information associated with the first base station and the second base station via a sensor included in the UE, and estimate the location of the second base station based on the information associated with the first base station and the second base station. The communication component 620 may perform a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based on the estimated location of the second base station.

[0146] In some examples, sensor information component 610 can receive an image of the base station via a camera included in the UE. Image processing component 625 can process the image of the base station to identify the antenna panel of the base station, wherein the beam management process is based on identifying the antenna of the base station.

[0147] The blocking component 630 can predict potential blocking of at least one transmit beam corresponding to at least one receive beam based on information received from a base station. In some examples, the blocking component 630 can send a signal to the base station indicating the potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam. In some examples, the beam management component 615 can receive an instruction from the base station to perform a beam switching procedure before the at least one transmit beam fails. In some examples, the beam management component 615 can perform a beam switching procedure to switch to a second transmit beam to track the second receive beam based on the received instruction. In some cases, the at least one transmit beam has a higher priority than the second transmit beam.

[0148] The reference signal received power component 635 may determine a first reference signal received power associated with the at least one transmit beam and a second reference signal received power associated with the second transmit beam, wherein the first reference signal received power is greater than the second reference signal received power. In some examples, the blocking component 630 may predict potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam based on receiving information associated with the base station. The measurement reporting component 640 may transmit a measurement report associated with the second transmit beam to the base station based on predicting potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam.

[0149] The line of sight component 645 can determine that the UE is located in the line of sight of the base station based on receiving information associated with the base station. In some examples, the line of sight component 645 can send a signal to the base station indicating that the UE is located in the line of sight of the base station.

[0150] The power control component 650 can perform a power control process at the UE based on determining that the UE is in the line of sight of the base station. In some examples, the sensor information component 610 can receive additional information associated with the second UE via a sensor included in the UE. The interference management component 655 can perform interference management associated with the second UE at the UE based on receiving information associated with the base station and the additional information associated with the second UE.

[0151] In some examples, beam management component 615 can establish an initial access procedure at the base station based on receiving information associated with the base station. In some examples, sensor information component 610 can receive an image including the base station and a second base station via a camera included in the UE. In some examples, sensor information component 610 can estimate the location of the second base station based on the image. Handover component 660 can perform a handover of the UE from the base station to the second base station based on the estimated location of the second base station.

[0152] In some examples, the sensor information component 610 can receive a signal identifying an antenna of a base station via a radio detection and ranging sensor included in the UE, wherein the beam management process is based on identifying the antenna. In some examples, the sensor information component 610 can receive a signal identifying an antenna of a base station via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the UE, wherein the beam management process is based on identifying the antenna. In some cases, the information associated with the base station includes environmental information identifying an antenna panel of the base station.

[0153] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a system 700 is shown that includes a device 705 that supports techniques for using sensor information for wireless communication in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The device 705 may be an example of, or include components of, a device 405, a device 505, or a UE 115 as described herein. The device 705 may include components for two-way voice and data communication, including components for sending and receiving communications, including a communication manager 710, an I / O controller 715, a transceiver 720, an antenna 725, a memory 730, and a processor 740. These components may communicate electronically via one or more buses (e.g., bus 745).

[0154] The communication manager 710 may: receive information associated with a base station via a sensor included in the UE; perform a beam management process at the UE and based on the received information to track a UE beam corresponding to a base station beam; and communicate with the base station based on the beam management process.

[0155] I / O controller 715 can manage input and output signals for device 705. I / O controller 715 can also manage peripheral devices that are not integrated into device 705. In some cases, I / O controller 715 can represent a physical connection or port to an external peripheral device. In some cases, I / O controller 715 can utilize a variety of methods such as , or other known operating systems. In other cases, I / O controller 715 may represent or interact with a modem, keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or similar device. In some cases, I / O controller 715 may be implemented as part of a processor. In some cases, a user may interact with device 705 via I / O controller 715 or via hardware components controlled by I / O controller 715.

[0156] The transceiver 720 can communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas, wired or wireless links as described above. For example, the transceiver 720 can represent a wireless transceiver and can communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 720 can also include a modem for modulating packets and providing the modulated packets to the antenna for transmission, and demodulating packets received from the antenna.

[0157] In some cases, a wireless device may include a single antenna 725. However, in some cases, a device may have more than one antenna 725, which may be capable of sending or receiving multiple wireless transmissions concurrently.

[0158] The memory 730 may include random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). The memory 730 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 735, which includes instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform the various functions described herein. In some cases, the memory 730 may contain, among other things, a basic input / output system (BIOS), which may control basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0159] The processor 740 may include an intelligent hardware device (e.g., a general-purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, the processor 740 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into the processor 740. The processor 740 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 730) to cause the device 705 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks that support technology for using sensor information for wireless communication).

[0160] The code 735 may include instructions for implementing various aspects of the present disclosure, including instructions for supporting wireless communications. The code 735 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium (e.g., system memory or other types of memory). In some cases, the code 735 may not be directly executable by the processor 740, but may enable a computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform the functions described herein.

[0161] Figure 8 A block diagram 800 illustrates a device 805 that supports techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communication, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The device 805 can be an example of aspects of the base station 105 as described herein. The device 805 can include a receiver 810, a communication manager 815, and a transmitter 820. The device 805 can also include a processor. Each of these components can communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0162] The receiver 810 may receive information, such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to techniques for using sensor information for wireless communications, etc.). The information may be passed to other components of the device 805. The receiver 810 may be a reference Figure 11 Examples of various aspects of the transceiver 1120 are described. The receiver 810 may utilize a single antenna or a group of antennas.

[0163] The communication manager 815 may receive information associated with the UE via a sensor included in the base station; perform a beam management process at the base station and based on the received information to track the UE beam corresponding to the base station beam; and communicate with the UE based on performing the beam management process. The communication manager 815 may be an example of various aspects of the communication manager 1110 described herein.

[0164] The communication manager 815 or its subcomponents may be implemented in hardware, in code executed by a processor (e.g., software or firmware), or any combination thereof. If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functionality of the communication manager 815 or its subcomponents may be implemented by a general-purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, an FPGA or other programmable logic device designed to perform the functions described in this disclosure, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof.

[0165] The communication manager 815 or its subcomponents can be physically located in a variety of locations, including being distributed so that various portions of functionality are implemented by one or more physical components at different physical locations. In some examples, the communication manager 815 or its subcomponents can be independent and distinct components according to aspects of the present disclosure. In some examples, according to aspects of the present disclosure, the communication manager 815 or its subcomponents can be combined with one or more other hardware components, including but not limited to input / output (I / O) components, a transceiver, a network server, another computing device, one or more other components described in the present disclosure, or a combination thereof.

[0166] The transmitter 820 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 805. In some examples, the transmitter 820 can be co-located with the receiver 810 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 820 can be a reference Figure 11 Examples of various aspects of the transceiver 1120 are described. The transmitter 820 may utilize a single antenna or a group of antennas.

[0167] Figure 9 A block diagram 900 illustrates a device 905 that supports techniques for using sensor information for wireless communication according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The device 905 can be an example of aspects of the device 805 or base station 105 as described herein. The device 905 can include a receiver 910, a communication manager 915, and a transmitter 935. The device 905 can also include a processor. Each of these components can communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0168] The receiver 910 may receive information, such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to techniques for using sensor information for wireless communication, etc.). The information may be passed to other components of the device 905. The receiver 910 may be a reference Figure 11 Examples of various aspects of the transceiver 1120 are described. The receiver 910 may utilize a single antenna or a group of antennas.

[0169] Communications manager 915 may be an example of aspects of communications manager 815 as described herein. Communications manager 915 may include sensor information component 920, beam management component 925, and communications component 930. Communications manager 915 may be an example of aspects of communications manager 1110 as described herein.

[0170] Sensor information component 920 can receive information associated with the UE via sensors included in the base station. Beam management component 925 can perform beam management procedures at the base station and based on the received information to track the UE beam corresponding to the base station beam. Communication component 930 can communicate with the UE based on performing the beam management procedure.

[0171] The transmitter 935 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 905. In some examples, the transmitter 935 can be co-located with the receiver 910 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 935 can be a reference Figure 11 Examples of various aspects of the transceiver 1120 are described. The transmitter 935 may utilize a single antenna or a group of antennas.

[0172] Figure 10 Block diagram 1000 illustrates a communication manager 1005 that supports techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. Communication manager 1005 can be an example of aspects of communication manager 815, communication manager 915, or communication manager 1110 described herein. Communication manager 1005 can include a sensor information component 1010, a beam management component 1015, a communication component 1020, an image processing component 1025, an occlusion component 1030, a measurement reporting component 1035, and a line of sight component 1040. Each of these modules can communicate with each other, directly or indirectly (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0173] Sensor information component 1010 can receive information associated with the UE via sensors included in the base station. Beam management component 1015 can perform a beam management process at the base station and based on the received information to track the UE beam corresponding to the base station beam. Communication component 1020 can communicate with the UE based on performing the beam management process.

[0174] In some examples, the sensor information component 1010 can receive an image of the UE via a camera included within the base station. The image processing component 1025 can process the image of the UE to identify the UE, wherein the beam management process is based on identifying the UE.

[0175] The blocking component 1030 can predict a potential blocking of a base station beam corresponding to a UE beam based on receiving information associated with the UE. In some examples, the beam management component 1015 can send an instruction to the UE to perform a beam switching procedure to switch to a second UE beam to track the second base station beam before the base station beam fails based on predicting the potential blocking.

[0176] In some examples, blocking component 1030 can receive a signal from the UE indicating a potential blocker of the UE beam. In some examples, beam management component 1015 can, based on receiving the signal, send an instruction to the UE to perform a beam switching procedure to switch to a second UE beam to track the second base station beam before the UE beam fails. In some cases, the UE beam has a higher priority than the second UE beam.

[0177] The measurement reporting component 1035 can receive, from a UE, a measurement report associated with a second UE beam based on a potential blockage of the UE beam, wherein the UE is associated with a first reference signal received power and the second UE beam is associated with a second reference signal received power, the first reference signal received power being greater than the second reference signal received power. The line of sight component 1040 can receive a signal from the UE indicating that the UE is in a line of sight of a base station, wherein performing a beam management procedure is based on the signal.

[0178] In some examples, beam management component 1015 can establish initial access of the UE based on receiving information associated with the UE. In some examples, sensor information component 1010 can receive a signal identifying the UE via a radio detection and ranging sensor included in the base station, wherein the beam management process is based on identifying the UE.

[0179] In some examples, the sensor information component 1010 can receive a signal identifying the UE via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the base station, wherein the beam management process is based on identifying the UE. In some cases, the information associated with the UE includes environmental information identifying the UE.

[0180] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a system 1100 is shown, including a device 1105 that supports techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communication, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. Device 1105 may be an example of, or include components of, device 805, device 905, or base station 105 as described herein. Device 1105 may include components for two-way voice and data communication, including components for sending and receiving communications, including a communications manager 1110, a network communications manager 1115, a transceiver 1120, an antenna 1125, a memory 1130, a processor 1140, and an inter-station communications manager 1145. These components may communicate electronically via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1150).

[0181] The communication manager 1110 may: receive information associated with the UE via a sensor included within the base station; perform a beam management process at the base station and based on the received information to track a UE beam corresponding to the base station beam; and communicate with the UE based on performing the beam management process.

[0182] The network communications manager 1115 may manage communications with the core network (eg, via one or more wired backhaul links). For example, the network communications manager 1115 may manage the delivery of data communications for client devices (eg, one or more UEs 115).

[0183] The transceiver 1120 can communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas, wired, or wireless links as described herein. For example, the transceiver 1120 can represent a wireless transceiver and can communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 1120 can also include a modem for modulating packets and providing the modulated packets to the antenna for transmission, and demodulating packets received from the antenna.

[0184] In some cases, a wireless device may include a single antenna 1125. However, in some cases, a device may have more than one antenna 1125, which may have the capability to send or receive multiple wireless transmissions concurrently.

[0185] Memory 1130 may include RAM, ROM, or a combination thereof. Memory 1130 may store computer-readable code 1135, which includes instructions that, when executed by a processor (e.g., processor 1140), cause the device to perform the various functions described herein. In some cases, memory 1130 may contain, among other things, a BIOS that may control basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0186] The processor 1140 may include an intelligent hardware device (e.g., a general-purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, the processor 1140 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some cases, the memory controller may be integrated into the processor 1140. The processor 1140 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 1130) to cause the device 1105 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks that support technology for using sensor information for wireless communication).

[0187] The inter-site communication manager 1145 can manage communications with other base stations 105 and can include a controller or scheduler for controlling communications with UE 115 in coordination with other base stations 105. For example, the inter-site communication manager 1145 can coordinate the scheduling of transmissions to UE 115 for various interference mitigation techniques such as beamforming or joint transmission. In some examples, the inter-site communication manager 1145 can provide an X2 interface within an LTE / LTE-A wireless communication network technology to provide communications between base stations 105.

[0188] The code 1135 may include instructions for implementing various aspects of the present disclosure, including instructions for supporting wireless communications. The code 1135 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium (e.g., system memory or other types of memory). In some cases, the code 1135 may not be directly executable by the processor 1140, but may enable the computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform the functions described herein.

[0189] Figure 12 1. A flow chart illustrating a method 1200 for supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1200 may be implemented by a UE 115, a base station 105, or components thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1200 may be implemented by a UE 115, a base station 105, or components thereof as described herein. Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 In some examples, a first communications device (e.g., a UE or a base station) may execute an instruction set to control functional elements of the first communications device to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the first communications device may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the functions described herein.

[0190] At 1205, the first communication device may receive information associated with the second communication device via a sensor included within the first communication device. The operations of 1205 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1205 may be performed as described in reference to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 The sensor information component is executed.

[0191] At 1210, the first communications device may perform a beam management process at the first communications device and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. The operations of 1210 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1210 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 The beam management component performs

[0192] At 1215, the first communications device may communicate with the second communications device based on the beam management process. The operations of 1215 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1215 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 The communication component executes.

[0193] Figure 13 13. A flowchart illustrating a method 1300 for supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1300 may be implemented by a UE 115 or components thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1300 may be implemented by a UE 115 or components thereof as described herein. Figures 4 to 7 In some examples, the first communication device may execute an instruction set to control functional elements of the first communication device to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the first communication device may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the functions described herein.

[0194] At 1305, the first communication device may receive information associated with the second communication device via a sensor included within the first communication device. The operations of 1305 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1305 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 The sensor information component is executed.

[0195] At 1310, the first communications device may optionally determine a first reference signal received power associated with at least one transmit beam and a second reference signal received power associated with a second transmit beam. In some examples, the first reference signal received power is greater than the second reference signal received power. The operations of 1310 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1310 may be performed as described in reference to Figures 4 to 7 The reference signal receiving power component is executed.

[0196] At 1315, the first communications device may optionally predict potential blocking of at least one transmit beam based on receiving information associated with the second communications device. The operations of 1315 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1315 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 The blocking component is executed.

[0197] At 1320, the first communications device may optionally send a measurement report associated with the second transmit beam to the second communications device based on the predicted potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam. The operations of 1320 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1320 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 The measurement reporting component performs

[0198] At 1325, the first communications device may perform a beam management process at the first communications device and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. In some cases, the first communications device may perform the beam management process based on sending a measurement report. The operations of 1325 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1325 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 The beam management component performs

[0199] At 1330, the first communications device may communicate with the second communications device based on the beam management process. The operations of 1330 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1330 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 The communication component executes.

[0200] Figure 14 14. A flowchart illustrating a method 1400 for supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1400 may be implemented by a UE 115 or components thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1400 may be implemented by a UE 115 or components thereof as described herein. Figures 4 to 7 In some examples, the first communication device may execute an instruction set to control functional elements of the first communication device to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the first communication device may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the functions described herein.

[0201] At 1405, the UE may receive information associated with a base station via a sensor included within the UE. The operations of 1405 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1405 may be performed as described in reference to Figures 4 to 7 The sensor information component is executed.

[0202] At 1410, the UE may perform a power control process at the UE based on the received information. The operations of 1410 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1410 may be performed as described in reference to Figures 4 to 7 The beam management component performs

[0203] At 1415, the UE may communicate with the base station based on performing a power control process. The operations of 1415 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1415 may be performed as described in reference to Figures 4 to 7 The communication component executes.

[0204] Figure 15 15. A flowchart illustrating a method 1500 for supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1500 may be implemented by a UE 115 or components thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1500 may be implemented by a UE 115 or components thereof as described herein. Figures 4 to 7 In some examples, the first communication device may execute an instruction set to control functional elements of the first communication device to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the first communication device may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the functions described herein.

[0205] At 1505, the UE may receive information associated with the first base station and the second base station via a sensor included within the UE. The operations of 1505 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1505 may be performed as described in reference to Figures 4 to 7 The sensor information component is executed.

[0206] At 1510, the UE may estimate the location of the second base station based on information associated with the first base station and the second base station. The operations of 1510 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1510 may be performed as described in reference to Figures 4 to 7 The sensor information component is executed.

[0207] At 1515, the UE may perform a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based on the estimated location of the second base station. The operations of 1515 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1515 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 The communication component executes.

[0208] Figure 16 16. A flowchart illustrating a method 1600 for supporting techniques for utilizing sensor information for wireless communications according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1600 may be implemented by a UE 115, a base station 105, or components thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1600 may be implemented by a UE 115, a base station 105, or components thereof as described herein. Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 In some examples, the first communication device may execute an instruction set to control functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the first communication device may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the functions described herein.

[0209] At 1605, the first communication device may receive information associated with the second communication device via a sensor included within the first communication device. The operations of 1605 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1605 may be performed as described in reference to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 The sensor information component is executed.

[0210] At 1610, the first communications device may, optionally based on receiving information associated with the second communications device, predict potential blocking of at least one transmit beam corresponding to at least one receive beam. The operations of 1610 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1610 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 The blocking component is executed.

[0211] At 1615, the first communications device may optionally send a signal to the second communications device indicating a potential blockage of at least one transmit beam. The operations of 1615 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1615 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 The beam management component performs

[0212] At 1620, the first communications device may perform a beam management process at the first communications device and based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam. In one example, the beam management process may be based on sending the indication. The operations of 1620 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1620 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 The beam management component performs

[0213] At 1625, the first communications device may communicate with the second communications device based on the beam management process. The operations of 1625 may be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, various aspects of the operations of 1625 may be performed as described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 8 to 11 The communication component executes.

[0214] It should be noted that the methods described herein describe possible implementations, and that the operations and steps may be rearranged or otherwise modified, and that other implementations are possible. Additionally, aspects from two or more methods may be combined.

[0215] Aspect 1: A method for wireless communication at a first communication device, comprising: receiving information associated with a second communication device via a sensor included in the first communication device; performing a beam management process at the first communication device and at least partially based on the received information to identify at least one transmit beam or at least one receive beam; and communicating with the second communication device at least partially based on the beam management process.

[0216] Aspect 2: The method according to Aspect 1 further includes: receiving an image of the second communication device via a camera included in the first communication device; and processing the image of the second communication device to identify the antenna panel of the second communication device, wherein the beam management process is at least partially based on identifying the antenna panel of the second communication device.

[0217] Aspect 3: According to one or more methods described in Aspect 1 or 2, the execution includes: predicting potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam corresponding to the at least one receive beam based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the second communication device; and sending a signal indicating the potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam to the second communication device.

[0218] Aspect 4: The method according to one or more of Aspects 1 to 3 further includes: receiving an indication from the second communication device to perform a beam switching process before the at least one transmit beam fails; and performing the beam switching process at least in part based on the received indication to switch to a second transmit beam to track a second receive beam.

[0219] Aspect 5: The method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 4, wherein the at least one transmit beam has a higher priority than the second transmit beam.

[0220] Aspect 6: According to the method described in one or more of Aspects 1 to 5, the execution includes: determining a first reference signal received power associated with the at least one transmit beam and a second reference signal received power associated with the second transmit beam, wherein the first reference signal received power is greater than the second reference signal received power; predicting potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the second communication device; and sending a measurement report associated with the second transmit beam to the second communication device based at least in part on the predicted potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam.

[0221] Aspect 7: The method according to one or more of Aspects 1 to 6 further includes: determining that the first communication device is in the line of sight of the second communication device based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the second communication device; and sending a signal to the second communication device indicating that the first communication device is in the line of sight of the second communication device.

[0222] Aspect 8: The method according to one or more of Aspects 1 to 7 further includes: receiving additional information associated with a third communication device via the sensor included in the first communication device; and performing interference management associated with the third communication device at the first communication device based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the second communication device and the additional information associated with the third communication device.

[0223] Aspect 9: The method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 8, further comprising: establishing initial access of the second communication device based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the second communication device.

[0224] Aspect 10: According to one or more of the methods described in Aspects 1 to 9, the receiving includes: receiving a signal identifying the antenna of the second communication device via a radio detection and ranging sensor included in the first communication device, wherein the beam management process is at least partially based on identifying the antenna.

[0225] Aspect 11: According to one or more of the methods described in Aspects 1 to 10, the receiving includes: receiving a signal identifying the antenna of the second communication device via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the first communication device, wherein the beam management process is at least partially based on identifying the antenna.

[0226] Aspect 12: The method of one or more of aspects 1 to 11, wherein the information associated with the second communication device includes environmental information identifying an antenna panel of the second communication device.

[0227] Aspect 13: A method for wireless communication at a UE, comprising: receiving information associated with a base station via a sensor included in the UE; performing a power control process at the UE based at least in part on the received information; and communicating with the base station based at least in part on performing the power control process.

[0228] Aspect 14: The method according to aspect 13 further comprises: receiving an image of the base station via a camera included in the UE; and processing the image of the base station to identify an antenna panel of the base station.

[0229] Aspect 15: The method according to one or more of Aspects 13 or 14 further includes: determining that the UE is in the line of sight of the base station based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the base station; and sending a signal to the base station indicating that the UE is in the line of sight of the base station.

[0230] Aspect 16: The method of one or more of aspects 13 to 15, wherein the performing comprises performing the power control procedure at the base station based at least in part on determining that the UE is located in a line of sight of the base station.

[0231] Aspect 17: The method according to one or more of aspects 13 to 16, further comprising: establishing an initial access procedure at the base station based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the base station.

[0232] Aspect 18: According to one or more of aspects 13 to 17, the receiving includes: receiving a signal identifying the base station via a radio detection and ranging sensor included in the UE, wherein the power control process is at least partially based on identifying the base station.

[0233] Aspect 19: According to one or more of the methods of aspects 13 to 18, the receiving includes: receiving a signal identifying the base station via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the UE, wherein the power control process is at least partially based on identifying the base station.

[0234] Aspect 20: The method according to one or more of aspects 13 to 19, wherein the information associated with the base station includes environmental information identifying the base station.

[0235] Aspect 21: A method for wireless communication at a UE, comprising: receiving information associated with a first base station and a second base station via a sensor included in the UE; estimating a position of the second base station based at least in part on the information associated with the first base station and the second base station; and performing a handover of the UE from the first base station to the second base station based at least in part on the estimated position of the second base station.

[0236] Aspect 22: According to the method of aspect 21, the receiving includes: receiving an image including the first base station and the second base station via a camera included in the UE, wherein estimating the position of the second base station is based at least in part on the image.

[0237] Aspect 23: The method according to one or more of aspects 21 or 22, further comprising: communicating with the second base station based at least in part on performing the handover.

[0238] Aspect 24: The method according to one or more of aspects 21 to 23, further comprising: establishing initial access of the first base station based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the first base station and the second base station.

[0239] Aspect 25: The method according to one or more of aspects 21 to 24, wherein the receiving comprises receiving a signal identifying the first base station and the second base station via a radio detection and ranging sensor included in the UE.

[0240] Aspect 26: The method according to one or more of aspects 21 to 25, wherein the receiving comprises: receiving a signal identifying the first base station and the second base station via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the UE.

[0241] Aspect 27: The method according to one or more of aspects 21 to 26, wherein the information associated with the first base station and the second base station includes environmental information identifying the first base station and the second base station.

[0242] Aspect 28: A method for wireless communication, comprising: receiving information associated with a UE via a sensor included within a base station; performing a beam management process at the base station and at least in part based on the received information to track a UE beam corresponding to a base station beam; and communicating with the UE based at least in part on performing the beam management process.

[0243] Aspect 29: The method according to Aspect 28 further includes: receiving an image of the UE via a camera included in the base station; and processing the image of the UE to identify the UE, wherein the beam management process is at least partially based on identifying the UE.

[0244] Aspect 30: According to one or more methods of Aspect 28 or 29, the execution includes: predicting potential blocking of the base station beam corresponding to the UE beam based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the UE; and sending an indication to the UE to perform a beam switching process before the base station beam fails to switch to a second UE beam to track the second base station beam based at least in part on predicting the potential blocking.

[0245] Aspect 31: A method according to one or more of Aspects 28 to 30, wherein performing the beam management process further includes: receiving a signal from the UE indicating potential blocking of the UE beam; and sending an indication to the UE to perform a beam switching process before the UE beam fails to switch to a second UE beam to track a second base station beam based at least in part on receiving the signal.

[0246] Aspect 32: A method according to one or more of aspects 28 to 31, wherein the UE beam has a higher priority than the second UE beam.

[0247] Aspect 33: According to one or more methods of Aspects 28 to 32, the execution includes: receiving a measurement report associated with a second UE beam from the UE, at least in part based on potential blocking of the UE beam, wherein the UE is associated with a first reference signal received power and the second UE beam is associated with a second reference signal received power, and the first reference signal received power is greater than the second reference signal received power.

[0248] Aspect 34: The method according to one or more aspects 28 to 33 further comprises: receiving a signal from the UE indicating that the UE is located in the line of sight of the base station, wherein performing the beam management process is at least partially based on the signal.

[0249] Aspect 35: The method according to one or more of aspects 28 to 34, further comprising: establishing initial access of the UE based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the UE.

[0250] Aspect 36: According to one or more methods of Aspects 28 to 35, the receiving includes: receiving a signal identifying the UE via a radio detection and ranging sensor included in the base station, wherein the beam management process is at least partially based on identifying the UE.

[0251] Aspect 37: According to one or more methods of Aspects 28 to 36, the receiving includes: receiving a signal identifying the UE via a light detection and ranging sensor included in the base station, wherein the beam management process is at least partially based on identifying the UE.

[0252] Aspect 38: The method according to one or more of aspects 28 to 37, wherein the information associated with the UE includes context information identifying the UE.

[0253] Aspect 39: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising at least one means for performing the method of one or more of aspects 1 to 12.

[0254] Aspect 40: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising at least one means for performing the method of one or more of aspects 13 to 20.

[0255] Aspect 41: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising at least one means for performing the method of one or more of aspects 21 to 27.

[0256] Aspect 42: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising at least one means for performing the method of one or more of aspects 28 to 38.

[0257] Aspect 43: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor and the memory being configured to: perform the method of one or more of aspects 1 to 12.

[0258] Aspect 44: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor and the memory being configured to: perform the method of one or more of aspects 13 to 20.

[0259] Aspect 45: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor and the memory being configured to: perform one or more of the methods of aspects 21 to 27.

[0260] Aspect 46: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor and the memory configured to: perform one or more of the methods of aspects 28 to 38.

[0261] Aspect 47: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method of one or more of aspects 1 to 12.

[0262] Aspect 48: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method of one or more of aspects 13 to 20.

[0263] Aspect 49: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method of one or more of aspects 21 to 27:

[0264] Aspect 50: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method of one or more of aspects 28 to 38.

[0265] The technology described herein can be used in various wireless communication systems, such as CDMA, TDMA, FDMA, OFDMA, single carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA), and other systems. CDMA systems can implement radio technologies such as CDMA2000, Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA), and the like. CDMA2000 covers IS-2000, IS-95, and IS-856 standards. IS-2000 versions are commonly referred to as CDMA2000 1X, 1X, and the like. IS-856 (TIA-856) is commonly referred to as CDMA2000 1xEVDO, High Rate Packet Data (HRPD), and the like. UTRA includes Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) and other variants of CDMA. TDMA systems can implement radio technologies such as Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM).

[0266] OFDMA systems can implement radio technologies such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), Evolved UTRA (E-UTRA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and the like. UTRA and E-UTRA are part of the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). LTE, LTE-A, and LTE-A Pro are versions of UMTS that use E-UTRA. UTRA, E-UTRA, UMTS, LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR, and GSM are described in documents from an organization called the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). CDMA2000 and UMB are described in documents from an organization called the 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). The techniques described herein may be used for the systems and radio technologies mentioned herein as well as other systems and radio technologies. Although aspects of LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR systems may be described for example purposes, and LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR terminology may be used throughout much of the description, the techniques described herein are applicable beyond LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR applications.

[0267] A macro cell covers a relatively large geographic area (e.g., a radius of several kilometers) and can allow unrestricted access to UEs with a service contract with a network provider. Compared to a macro cell, a small cell can be associated with a lower-power base station and can operate in the same or different frequency bands (e.g., licensed, unlicensed) as the macro cell. According to various examples, small cells may include pico cells, femto cells, and micro cells. For example, a pico cell can cover a smaller geographic area and can allow unrestricted access to UEs with a service contract with a network provider. A femto cell can also cover a smaller geographic area (e.g., a home) and can provide restricted access to UEs associated with the femto cell (e.g., UEs in a closed subscriber group (CSG), UEs for users in a home, etc.). An eNB for a macro cell may be referred to as a macro eNB. An eNB for a small cell may be referred to as a small cell eNB, pico eNB, femto eNB, or home eNB. An eNB can support one or more (e.g., two, three, four, etc.) cells and may also support communications using one or more component carriers.

[0268] The wireless communication systems described herein can support synchronous operation or asynchronous operation. For synchronous operation, base stations can have similar frame timing, and transmissions from different base stations can be roughly aligned in time. For asynchronous operation, base stations can have different frame timing, and transmissions from different base stations may not be aligned in time. The techniques described herein can be used for either synchronous or asynchronous operation.

[0269] The information and signals described herein may be represented using any of a variety of different techniques and methods. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips referred to throughout the specification may be represented by voltages, currents, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, optical fields or particles, or any combination thereof.

[0270] The various illustrative blocks and modules described in conjunction with the disclosure herein may be implemented or performed by a general purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A general purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor may be any processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors and a DSP core, or any other such configuration).

[0271] The functions described herein may be implemented in hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software executed by a processor, the functions may be stored on or transmitted via a computer-readable medium as one or more instructions or code. Other examples and implementations are within the scope of this disclosure and the appended claims. For example, due to the nature of software, the functions described herein may be implemented using software executed by a processor, hardware, firmware, hardwiring, or any combination of these. Features that implement the functions may also be physically located at different locations, including being distributed so that parts of the functions are implemented at different physical locations.

[0272] Computer-readable media include non-transitory computer storage media and communication media, including any media that helps to transfer a computer program from one place to another. Non-transitory storage media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. As an example and not limitation, non-transitory computer-readable media can include RAM, ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compact disc (CD) ROM or other optical disc storage, disk storage or other magnetic storage device, or any other non-transitory media that can be used to carry or store required program code units in the form of instructions or data structures and can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer, or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. In addition, any connection is properly referred to as a computer-readable medium. For example, if a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL) or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio and microwaves are used to send software from a website, server or other remote source, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio and microwaves are included in the definition of medium. Disk and disc, as used herein, include CDs, laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs, where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0273] As used herein, including in the claims, "or" when used in a list of items (e.g., a list of items ending with a phrase such as "at least one of" or "one or more of") indicates an inclusive list, for example, a list of at least one of A, B, or C means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). In addition, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should not be interpreted as a reference to a closed set of conditions. For example, an exemplary step described as "based on condition A" can be based on condition A and condition B without departing from the scope of this disclosure. In other words, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should be interpreted in the same manner as the phrase "based at least in part on."

[0274] In the drawings, similar components or features may have the same reference number. In addition, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference number with a dash and a second reference number to distinguish between similar components. If only the first reference number is used in this application, the description applies to any similar component having the same first reference number, regardless of the second or subsequent reference numbers.

[0275] The description set forth herein in conjunction with the accompanying drawings describes exemplary configurations and does not represent all examples that can be implemented or within the scope of the claims. The term "example" as used herein means "used as an example, instance, or illustration," rather than "preferred" or "superior to other examples." The detailed description includes specific details to provide an understanding of the described technology. However, these technologies can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concepts of the examples.

[0276] The description herein is intended to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to practice or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to the present disclosure will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for wireless communication at a first communication device, comprising: receiving, via one or more sensors of the first communication device, information associated with a second communication device, the information including a number of a plurality of antennas of the second communication device; performing, at the first communications device and based at least in part on positions of antennas in the plurality of antennas included in the information, a beam management process to identify at least one transmit beam of the first communications device or at least one receive beam of the second communications device; predicting a potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam corresponding to the at least one receive beam of the second communications device based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the second communications device and performing the beam management process; transmitting a signal to the second communications device indicating the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam, the signal also indicating at least a second transmit beam of the first communications device or a second receive beam of the second communications device; and Communicating with the second communications device based at least in part on the beam management process and the signal indicative of the potential blockage.

2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving an image of the second communication device via a camera of the first communication device; as well as The image of the second communication device is processed to identify the antenna of the second communication device, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the antenna of the second communication device.

3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving, based at least in part on the signal indicating the potential blockage, an instruction from the second communications device to perform a beam switching procedure prior to failure of the at least one transmit beam; as well as The beam switching procedure is performed based at least in part on the indication to switch to the second transmit beam, wherein the second transmit beam is used to track the second receive beam of the second communications device.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The at least one transmission beam has a higher priority than the second transmission beam.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the performing comprises: determining a first reference signal received power associated with the at least one transmit beam and a second reference signal received power associated with a second transmit beam, wherein the first reference signal received power is greater than the second reference signal received power; predicting the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device; and Based at least in part on the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam, a measurement report associated with the second transmit beam is sent to the second communications device.

6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: determining, based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device, that the first communications device is within a line of sight of the second communications device; as well as An indication is sent to the second communication device that the first communication device is within the line of sight of the second communication device.

7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving, via one or more sensors of the first communication device, additional information associated with a third communication device; as well as Interference management associated with the third communication device is performed at the first communication device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communication device and the additional information associated with the third communication device.

8. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Initial access of the second communications device is established based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the receiving comprises: An indication identifying the antenna of the second communication device is received via a radio detection and ranging sensor of the first communication device, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the indication.

10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the receiving comprises: An indication identifying the antenna of the second communication device is received via a light detection and ranging sensor of the first communication device, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the indication.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein The information associated with the second communication device also includes environmental information identifying one or more objects surrounding the second communication device.

12. An apparatus for wireless communication at a first communication device, comprising: means for receiving information associated with a second communication device, the information comprising a number of the plurality of antennas of the second communication device; means for performing, at the first communication device and based at least in part on positions of antennas in the plurality of antennas included in the information, a beam management procedure to identify at least one transmit beam of the first communication device or at least one receive beam of the second communication device; means for predicting a potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam corresponding to the at least one receive beam of the second communications device based at least in part on receiving the information associated with the second communications device and performing the beam management procedure; means for transmitting a signal to the second communication device indicating the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam, the signal further indicating at least a second transmit beam of the first communication device or a second receive beam of the second communication device; as well as Means for communicating with the second communication device based at least in part on the beam management procedure and the signal indicative of the potential blocker.

13. The apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising: means for receiving an image of the second communication device; as well as Means for processing the image of the second communication device to identify the antenna of the second communication device, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the antenna of the second communication device.

14. The apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising: means for receiving, based at least in part on the signal indicating the potential blockage, an indication from the second communications device to perform a beam switching procedure prior to failure of the at least one transmit beam; as well as Means for performing the beam switching procedure based at least in part on the indication to switch to the second transmit beam, wherein the second transmit beam is used to track the second receive beam of the second communication device.

15. The device according to claim 14, wherein The at least one transmission beam has a higher priority than the second transmission beam.

16. The apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising: means for determining a first reference signal received power associated with the at least one transmit beam and a second reference signal received power associated with the second transmit beam, wherein the first reference signal received power is greater than the second reference signal received power; means for predicting the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device; and Means for transmitting a measurement report associated with the second transmit beam to the second communications device based at least in part on predicting the potential blocking of the at least one transmit beam.

17. The apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising: means for determining that the first communication device is within a line of sight of the second communication device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communication device; as well as means for sending an indication to the second communication device that the first communication device is within the line of sight of the second communication device.

18. The apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising: means for receiving additional information associated with a third communication device; as well as Means for performing, at the first communication device, interference management associated with the third communication device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communication device and the additional information associated with the third communication device.

19. The apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising: Means for establishing initial access of the second communication device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communication device.

20. The device according to claim 12, wherein The information associated with the second communication device also includes environmental information identifying one or more objects surrounding the second communication device.

21. An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising: one or more memories; as well as One or more processors coupled to the one or more memories, the one or more processors being individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to perform the following operations: receiving, via one or more sensors of the apparatus, information including a number of a plurality of antennas associated with a second communication device; performing a beam management procedure to identify at least one transmit beam of the apparatus or at least one receive beam of the second communication device based at least in part on positions of antennas in the plurality of antennas included in the information; predicting a potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam corresponding to the at least one receive beam of the second communications device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device and the beam management process; sending a signal to the second communications device indicating the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam, wherein the signal further indicates at least a second transmit beam of the apparatus or a second receive beam of the second communications device; and Communicating with the second communications device based at least in part on the beam management process and the signal indicative of the potential blockage.

22. The device according to claim 21, wherein The one or more processors are individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to: receiving an image of the second communication device via a camera of the apparatus; and The image of the second communication device is processed to identify the antenna of the second communication device, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the antenna of the second communication device.

23. The device according to claim 21, wherein The one or more processors are individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to: receiving, based at least in part on the signal indicating the potential blockage, an instruction from the second communications device to perform a beam switching procedure prior to failure of the at least one transmit beam; as well as The beam switching process is performed based at least in part on the indication to switch to the second transmit beam, wherein the second transmit beam is used to track the second receive beam.

24. The device according to claim 23, wherein The at least one transmission beam has a higher priority than the second transmission beam.

25. The apparatus according to claim 21, wherein In order to perform the beam management process, the one or more processors are individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to perform the following operations: determining a first reference signal received power associated with the at least one transmit beam and a second reference signal received power associated with a second transmit beam, wherein the first reference signal received power is greater than the second reference signal received power; predicting the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device; and Based at least in part on predicting the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam, a measurement report associated with the second transmit beam is transmitted to the second communications device.

26. The apparatus according to claim 21, wherein The one or more processors are individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to: determining that the apparatus is within a line of sight of the second communication device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communication device; and An indication is sent to the second communication device that the apparatus is within the line of sight of the second communication device.

27. The apparatus according to claim 21, wherein The one or more processors are individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to: receiving, via one or more sensors of the apparatus, additional information associated with a third communication device; and Interference management associated with the third communication device is performed based at least in part on the information associated with the second communication device and the additional information associated with the third communication device.

28. The apparatus according to claim 21, wherein The one or more processors are individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to: Initial access of the second communications device is established based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device.

29. The apparatus according to claim 21, wherein In order to receive the information, the one or more processors are individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to perform the following operations: An indication identifying the antenna of the second communication device is received via a radio detection and ranging sensor of the apparatus, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the indication.

30. The apparatus according to claim 21, wherein In order to receive the information, the one or more processors are individually or collectively configured to cause the apparatus to perform the following operations: An indication identifying the antenna of the second communication device is received via a light detection and ranging sensor of the apparatus, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the indication.

31. The apparatus according to claim 21, wherein The information associated with the second communication device also includes environmental information identifying one or more objects surrounding the second communication device.

32. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a first communication device, the code comprising instructions executable by one or more processors to: receiving, via one or more sensors of the first communication device, information associated with a second communication device, the information including a number of a plurality of antennas of the second communication device; performing, at the first communications device and based at least in part on positions of antennas in the plurality of antennas included in the information, a beam management process to identify at least one transmit beam of the first communications device or at least one receive beam of the second communications device; predicting a potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam corresponding to the at least one receive beam of the second communications device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device and the beam management process; sending a signal indicating the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam to the second communications device, wherein the signal further indicates at least a second transmit beam of the first communications device or a second receive beam of the second communications device; and Communicating with the second communications device based at least in part on the beam management process and the signal indicative of the potential blockage.

33. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to: receiving an image of the second communication device via a camera of the first communication device; and The image of the second communication device is processed to identify the antenna of the second communication device, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the antenna of the second communication device.

34. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to: receiving, based at least in part on the signal indicating the potential blockage, an instruction from the second communications device to perform a beam switching procedure prior to failure of the at least one transmit beam; as well as The beam switching procedure is performed based at least in part on the indication to switch to the second transmit beam, wherein the second transmit beam is used to track the second receive beam of the second communications device.

35. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 34, wherein: The at least one transmission beam has a higher priority than the second transmission beam.

36. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to: determining a first reference signal received power associated with the at least one transmit beam and a second reference signal received power associated with the second transmit beam, wherein the first reference signal received power is greater than the second reference signal received power; predicting the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device; and Based at least in part on the potential blockage of the at least one transmit beam, a measurement report associated with the second transmit beam is sent to the second communications device.

37. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to: determining that the first communications device is within a line of sight of the second communications device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device; and An indication is sent to the second communication device that the first communication device is within the line of sight of the second communication device.

38. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to: receiving, via one or more sensors of the first communication device, additional information associated with a third communication device; and Interference management associated with the third communication device is performed at the first communication device based at least in part on the information associated with the second communication device and the additional information associated with the third communication device.

39. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to: Initial access of the second communications device is established based at least in part on the information associated with the second communications device.

40. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to: An indication identifying the antenna of the second communication device is received via a radio detection and ranging sensor of the first communication device, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the indication.

41. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to: An indication identifying the antenna of the second communication device is received via a light detection and ranging sensor of the first communication device, wherein the beam management process is based at least in part on the indication.

42. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 32, wherein: The information associated with the second communication device also includes environmental information identifying one or more objects surrounding the second communication device.

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