Techniques for cross-multi-carrier activation and deactivation of resources

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) can identify a resource configuration for communicating with a base station on multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers, the resource configuration including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier. The UE can receive, from the base station, a downlink control information (DCI) message on the first component carrier, the DCI message including a DCI format that controls the multiple resource sets across the multiple component carriers. The UE can determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, that the first resource set and the second resource set are one of activated or released.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This patent application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 17 / 377,185, filed July 15, 2021, entitled “TECHNIQUES FOR ACTIVATING AND RELEASING RESOURCES ACROSS MULTIPLE COMPONENT CARRIERS”, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 058,470, filed July 29, 2020, entitled “TECHNIQUES FOR ACTIVATING AND RELEASING RESOURCES ACROSS MULTIPLE COMPONENT CARRIERS”, each of which is assigned to the assignee of this disclosure and is expressly incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to wireless communications, including techniques for activating and releasing resources across multi-component carriers. Background Technology

[0004] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide various types of communication content, such as voice, video, packet data, messaging, and broadcasting. 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), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), or LTE-A Pro systems, and fifth-generation (5G) systems, also known as New Radio (NR) systems. These systems can employ technologies such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), or Discrete Fourier Transform Spread Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM). A wireless multiple access communication system may include one or more base stations or one or more network access nodes. Each base station or network access node supports communication of multiple communication devices at the same time. These communication devices may also be referred to as user equipment (UE).

[0005] In some wireless communication systems, communication resource sets (e.g., semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) grants for downlink resources and configured grants (CG) for uplink resources) can be scheduled via downlink control information (DCI) messages. In some cases, after indicating a resource set to the UE, the network can activate the resources associated with the SPS grant and / or CG grant, thereby indicating to the UE that the activated resources are available. Conversely, after indicating a resource set to the UE, the network may need the resources associated with the SPS grant and / or CG. In this case, the base station can release (e.g., revoke) the resource set associated with a given SPS grant and / or CG (or otherwise indicate that the resource set is unavailable) via DCI signaling. However, the ability of DCI messages to activate and / or release multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers is limited, which can lead to increased control signaling overhead within the wireless communication system. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The described technology relates to improved methods, systems, devices, and apparatuses supporting resource activation and release techniques across multi-component carriers. Typically, the described technology provides the activation and release of multiple sets of communication resources (e.g., downlink semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) grants, uplink configuration grants (CG)) via individual downlink control information (DCI) messages. In some aspects, individual DCI messages can be used to activate and / or release multiple resource sets across multi-component carriers. In other aspects, the format of the DCI message is configured to schedule resource sets across multi-component carriers; such DCI messages can be used to activate and / or release resource sets across multi-component carriers. The UE can determine whether the DCI message is configured to activate or release (rather than schedule) resource sets across multi-component carriers based on the New Data Indicator (NDI) field in the DCI message. Additionally, the UE can determine whether a DCI message is configured to activate or release resources across multiple component carriers based on fields or values ​​indicated in the DCI message (including Redundancy Version (RV), Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS), Frequency Domain Resource Assignment (FDRA) field values, or any combination thereof). When determining whether a DCI message is configured for activation or release, the UE can identify the resource set to be activated or released based on indications of association or mapping between component carriers and resource sets in the DCI message. The UE can be configured to interpret the indications in the DCI message via Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling. Subsequently, the UE can activate or release SPS and / or CG resources across multiple component carriers corresponding to the received indications.

[0007] A method for wireless communication at a UE is described. The method may include identifying a configuration for communicating with a base station on a set of resources across a set of component carriers, the configuration including at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, the plurality of resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; receiving a DCI message on the first component carrier from the base station, the DCI message including a DCI format for controlling the resource set across the component carrier set; and determining, based on a first indication in the DCI message, that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released.

[0008] An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a set of resources across a set of component carriers, the configuration including at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, the plurality of resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; receive a DCI message on the first component carrier from the base station, the DCI message including a DCI format for controlling the resource set across the component carrier set; and determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released.

[0009] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include a component for identifying a configuration for communicating with a base station on a set of resources across a set of component carriers, the configuration including at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, the plurality of resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; receiving from the base station a DCI message on the first component carrier, the DCI message including a DCI format for controlling the resource set across the component carrier set; and determining, based on a first indication in the DCI message, that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released.

[0010] A non-transitory computer-readable medium is described for storing code for wireless communication at a UE. The code may include processor-executable instructions to identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a set of resources across a set of component carriers, the configuration including at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, the plurality of resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; to receive a DCI message on the first component carrier from the base station, the DCI message including a DCI format for controlling the resource set across the component carrier set; and to determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released.

[0011] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first indication includes the RV field, the MCS field, the FDRA field, or any combination thereof.

[0012] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first indication includes a combination of the RV field, the MCS field, and the FDRA field.

[0013] Examples of methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving a first NDI field of a DCI message, wherein determining whether a first resource set is activated or released may be based on the value of the first NDI field.

[0014] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first NDI field of a DCI message may be associated with a first component carrier and a second component carrier, and determining whether a second resource set is activated or released may be based on the value of the first NDI field.

[0015] Examples of methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving a second NDI field of a DCI message, wherein a first NDI field of the DCI message may be associated with a first component carrier, a second NDI field of the DCI message may be associated with a second component carrier, and determining whether a second resource set is activated or released may be based on the value of the second NDI field.

[0016] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, determining that one of the first resource set and the second resource set is activated or released further includes determining whether a first RV field of a received DCI message contains an operation, feature, component, or instruction associated with the activation or release of that set of the resource set or a second value associated with the scheduling of that set of the resource set.

[0017] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving configurations from a base station for the UE to interpret DCI messages, wherein determining whether a first resource set or a second resource set is activated or released may be based on the received configurations.

[0018] Examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for identifying a second indication in a DCI message, and determining, based on the second indication and a configuration for the UE to interpret the DCI message, that the DCI message can be configured to activate the set of resource sets.

[0019] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the second indication in the DCI message includes the value of the carrier indicator field.

[0020] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for determining that a DCI message can be configured to activate a resource set based on a control resource set (CORESET), search space, or both thereon on which the DCI message is received.

[0021] Examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for determining that at least a portion of a DCI message can be scrambled according to a Configured Scheduling Radio Network Temporary Identifier (CS-RNTI) to determine the set of DCI message control resources, wherein determining that one of the first resource set and the second resource set is activated or released can be based on determining that at least a portion of the DCI message can be scrambled according to the CS-RNTI.

[0022] Examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for sending UE capability messages to a base station, the UE capability messages indicating that a UE can be configured to release two or more sets of resources via separate DCI messages, wherein receiving DCI messages may be based on sending UE capability messages.

[0023] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first resource set and the second resource set include a downlink resource set associated with an SPS license, an uplink resource set associated with a CG, or a combination thereof.

[0024] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the DCI format of the received DCI message may be configured by the base station to perform one of scheduling, activating, or releasing resources on the component carrier set.

[0025] A method for wireless communication at a base station is described. The method may include identifying a configuration for communicating with a UE on a set of resources across a set of component carriers, the configuration including at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, the plurality of resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; determining that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released; sending a DCI message to the UE on the first component carrier, the DCI message including a first indication indicating that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released, the DCI message including a DCI format for the set of control resources across the component carrier set.

[0026] An apparatus for wireless communication at a base station is described. The apparatus may include a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions, executable by the processor, cause the apparatus to identify a configuration for communication with a UE on a set of resources across a set of component carriers, the configuration including at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, the plurality of resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier; determine that the first and second resource sets are either activated or released; and send a DCI message to the UE on the first component carrier, the DCI message including a first indication indicating that the first and second resource sets are either activated or released, the DCI message including a DCI format for the set of resources across the component carrier set.

[0027] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a base station is described. The apparatus may include components for identifying a configuration for communicating with a UE on a set of resources across a set of component carriers, the configuration including at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, the plurality of resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; determining that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released; and sending a DCI message to the UE on the first component carrier, the DCI message including a first indication indicating that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released, the DCI message including a DCI format for the set of control resources across the component carrier set.

[0028] A non-transitory computer-readable medium is described for storing code for wireless communication at a base station. The code may include processor-executable instructions to identify a configuration for communicating with a UE on a set of resources across a set of component carriers, the configuration including at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, the multiple resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; determine whether the first resource set and the second resource set are activated or released; and send a DCI message to the UE on the first component carrier, the DCI message including a first indication indicating that the first resource set and the second resource set are activated or released, the DCI message including a DCI format for the set of resources across the component carrier set.

[0029] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first indication includes the RV field, the MCS field, the FDRA field, or any combination thereof.

[0030] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first indication includes a combination of the RV field, the MCS field, and the FDRA field.

[0031] Examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for sending a first NDI field of a DCI message, wherein the DCI message indicates that a first resource set may be activated or released based on the value of the first NDI field.

[0032] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first NDI field of a DCI message may be associated with a first component carrier and a second component carrier, and the DCI message indicates that a second resource set may be activated or released based on the value of the first NDI field.

[0033] Examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for transmitting a second NDI field of a DCI message, wherein a first NDI field of the DCI message may be associated with a first component carrier, a second NDI field of the DCI message may be associated with a second component carrier, and the DCI message indicates that a second resource set may be activated or released based on the value of the second NDI field.

[0034] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the DCI message may also indicate that a second resource set is activated or released based on a first value of a first RV field of the sent DCI message, a first value of a first RV field associated with the activation or release of that resource set, and a second value of a first RV field associated with the scheduling of that resource set.

[0035] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for sending configurations to a UE for the UE to interpret DCI messages, wherein determining whether a first resource set or a second resource set is activated or released may be based on the sent configuration.

[0036] Examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for sending a second indication in a DCI message to a UE, and determining, based on the second indication and a configuration for the UE to interpret the DCI message, that the DCI message can be configured to activate the set of resources.

[0037] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the second indication in the DCI message includes the value of the carrier indicator field.

[0038] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for determining that a DCI message can be configured to activate a resource set, based on the CORESET, search space, or both on which the DCI message is received.

[0039] Examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for encoding at least a portion of a DCI message according to CS-RNTI to indicate that a first resource set and a second resource set may be activated or released.

[0040] Examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving UE capability messages from a UE, the UE capability messages indicating that the UE can be configured to release two or more sets of resources via separate DCI messages, wherein sending the DCI messages may be based on receiving the UE capability messages.

[0041] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first resource set and the second resource set include a downlink resource set associated with an SPS license, an uplink resource set associated with a CG, or a combination thereof.

[0042] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the DCI format of the received DCI message may be configured by the base station to perform one of scheduling, activating, or releasing resources on the component carrier set. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release technique is shown, according to aspects of this disclosure.

[0044] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communication system supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release technique is shown, according to aspects of this disclosure.

[0045] Figure 3 An example of a resource allocation scheme supporting multi-component carrier activation and release techniques is shown according to aspects of this disclosure.

[0046] Figure 4 An example of a process flow supporting multi-component carrier activation and release techniques according to aspects of this disclosure is shown.

[0047] Figure 5 and Figure 6A block diagram of an apparatus supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release technology is shown according to aspects of this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 7 A block diagram of a communication manager supporting multi-component carrier activation and release techniques is shown according to aspects of this disclosure.

[0049] Figure 8 A diagram of a system according to an aspect of this disclosure is shown, the system including devices supporting technologies for activating and releasing resources across multi-component carriers.

[0050] Figure 9 and Figure 10 A block diagram of an apparatus supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release technology is shown according to aspects of this disclosure.

[0051] Figure 11 A block diagram of a communication manager supporting multi-component carrier activation and release techniques is shown according to aspects of this disclosure.

[0052] Figure 12 A diagram of a system according to an aspect of this disclosure is shown, the system including devices supporting technologies for activating and releasing resources across multi-component carriers.

[0053] Figures 13 to 17 A flowchart is shown of a method for supporting multi-component carrier activation and release techniques according to aspects of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0054] In some wireless communication systems, a set of communication resources can be scheduled via downlink control information (DCI). For example, a DCI message can be used to signal semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) grants, which schedule resources for downlink transmissions from the base station to the UE. A DCI message can also be used to signal configuration grants (CG), which schedule resources for uplink transmissions from the UE to the base station. Furthermore, the UE can be configured to communicate on multiple component carriers and can schedule multiple SPS and / or CG resources across multiple component carriers. In some cases, after indicating a resource set to the UE, the network can activate the resources associated with the SPS and / or CG grants, thereby indicating that the UE can utilize the activated resources. Conversely, after indicating a resource set to the UE, the network may need the resources associated with the SPS and / or CG. In this case, the base station can release (e.g., revoke) the resource set associated with a given SPS and / or CG via DCI signaling (or otherwise indicate that the resource set is unavailable). According to current technology, each DCI message can only activate a single resource set. Current technology also does not allow the release of resource sets on multi-component carriers via a single DCI message. These limitations associated with resource set activation and release can lead to increased control signaling overhead within wireless communication systems.

[0055] To address issues associated with resource set activation and release at the UE (e.g., reducing control signaling overhead), techniques for activating and releasing multiple SPS and / or CG resources via a single DCI message are disclosed. In some aspects, a single DCI message can be used to activate or release multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers. In other aspects, the format of the DCI message is configured to schedule resource sets across multiple component carriers; such DCI messages can be used to activate and / or release resource sets across multiple component carriers. The UE can determine whether the DCI message is configured to activate or release (rather than schedule) resource sets across multiple component carriers based on the New Data Indicator (NDI) field in the DCI message. Additionally, the UE can determine whether the DCI message is configured to activate or release resources across multiple component carriers based on fields or values ​​indicated in the DCI message, including Redundancy Version (RV), Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS), Frequency Domain Resource Allocation (FDRA) field values, or any combination thereof.

[0056] When determining whether a DCI message is configured for activation or deactivation, the UE can identify the resource set to be activated or deactivated based on the indication of the association between component carriers and resource sets in the DCI message. The UE can be configured to interpret the indication in the DCI message via RRC signaling. Subsequently, the UE can activate or deactivate SPS and / or CG resources across multiple component carriers, where the SPS and / or CG resources correspond to the received indication. By enabling a single DCI message to activate or deactivate multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers, control signaling within the wireless communication system can be reduced.

[0057] The aspects of this disclosure are initially described in the context of wireless communication systems. The aspects of this disclosure are also described in the context of example resource configurations and example process flows. The aspects of this disclosure are further illustrated and described by apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flowcharts relating to techniques for activating and releasing resources across multi-component carriers, with reference to the foregoing apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flowcharts.

[0058] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system 100 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release technology according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. 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 a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, an LTE-A Advanced (LTE-A) network, an LTE-A Pro network, or a New Radio (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.

[0059] Base stations 105 can be distributed throughout a geographic area to form a wireless communication system 100, and can be devices of different forms or with different capabilities. Base stations 105 and UE 115 can communicate wirelessly via one or more communication links 125. Each base station 105 provides a coverage area 110, and UE 115 and base station 105 can establish one or more communication links 125 on the coverage area 110. The coverage area 110 can be an example of a geographic area where base stations 105 and UE 115 can support signal communication according to one or more radio access technologies.

[0060] UE 115 can be distributed throughout the entire coverage area 110 of the wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 can be fixed, mobile, or both at different times. UE 115 can be devices of different forms or with different capabilities. Figure 1 Some example UE 115s are shown in the figure. Figure 1 As shown, the UE 115 described herein can communicate with various types of devices, such as other UE 115s, base station 105, or network devices (e.g., core network nodes, relay devices, integrated access and backhaul (IAB) nodes, or other network devices).

[0061] Base station 105 may communicate with core network 130, or base station 105 may communicate with each other, or a combination of both. For example, base station 105 may interface with core network 130 via one or more backhaul links 120 (e.g., via S1, N2, N3, or other interfaces). Base station 105 may communicate with each other directly (e.g., directly between base stations 105) or indirectly (e.g., via core network 130) via backhaul links 120 (e.g., via X2, Xn, or other interfaces), or a combination of both. In some examples, backhaul link 120 may be (or include) one or more radio links.

[0062] One or more base stations 105 described herein may include, or may be referred to by those skilled in the art as, base station, radio base station, access point, radio transceiver, NodeB, eNodeB (eNB), next-generation NodeB or gigabit-NodeB (either of which may be referred to as gNB), home NodeB, home eNodeB, or other suitable terms.

[0063] UE 115 may include or be referred to as a mobile device, wireless device, remote device, handheld device, or subscriber device, or some other suitable term, wherein "device" may also be referred to as a unit, station, terminal, or client, etc. UE 115 may also include or be referred to as a personal electronic device, such as a cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet computer, laptop computer, or personal computer. In some examples, UE 115 may include or be referred to as a Wireless Local Loop (WLL) station, Internet of Things (IoT) device, Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, etc., which can be implemented in various objects, such as facilities, vehicles, meters, etc.

[0064] like Figure 1 As shown, the UE 115 in this paper can communicate with various types of devices, such as other UE 115s that sometimes act as relays, as well as base station 105 and network devices, including macro eNBs or gNBs, small cell eNBs or gNBs or relay base stations, etc.

[0065] UE 115 and 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 spectrum resources having a defined physical layer structure supporting the communication link 125. For example, a carrier for the communication link 125 may include a portion of the radio spectrum 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-APro, NR). Each physical layer channel may carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling coordinating carrier operation, user data, or other signaling. The wireless communication system 100 may use carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation to support communication with UE 115. UE 115 may be configured with multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers according to a carrier aggregation configuration. Carrier aggregation may be used with frequency division duplexing (FDD) and time division duplexing (TDD) component carriers.

[0066] In some examples (e.g., in a carrier aggregation configuration), the carrier may also have acquisition signaling or control signaling to coordinate the operation of other carriers. The carrier may be associated with a frequency channel (e.g., an Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) Absolute Radio Channel Number (EARFCN)) and may be located according to a channel grating for discovery by UE 115. The carrier may operate in standalone mode, where UE 115 can perform initial acquisition and connection via the carrier; or the carrier may operate in non-standalone mode, where different carriers (e.g., the same or different radio access technologies) are used to anchor the connection.

[0067] The communication link 125 shown in the wireless communication system 100 may include uplink transmission from UE 115 to base station 105, or downlink transmission from base station 105 to UE 115. The carrier may carry downlink or uplink communication (e.g., in FDD mode), or may be configured to carry both downlink and uplink communication (e.g., in TDD mode).

[0068] A carrier may be associated with a specific bandwidth of the radio spectrum, and in some examples, the carrier bandwidth may be referred to as the carrier or the “system bandwidth” of the wireless communication system 100. For example, the carrier bandwidth may be one of several defined bandwidths of a carrier for a particular radio access technology (e.g., 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40, or 80 MHz). Devices of the wireless communication system 100 (e.g., base station 105, UE 115, or both) may have a hardware configuration that supports communication over a specific carrier bandwidth, or may be configured to support communication over one set of carrier bandwidths. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may include base station 105 or UE 115, which supports simultaneous communication via carriers associated with multiple carrier bandwidths. In some examples, each served UE 115 may be configured to operate over a portion of the carrier bandwidth (e.g., a sub-band, BWP) or the entire carrier bandwidth.

[0069] The signal waveform transmitted via a carrier can consist of multiple subcarriers (e.g., using multi-carrier modulation (MCM) techniques, such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) or Discrete Fourier Transform Spread OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM)). In a system employing MCM, a resource element can consist of one symbol period (e.g., the duration of a modulation symbol) and one subcarrier, where the symbol period and subcarrier spacing are negatively correlated. The number of bits carried by each resource element can 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 elements the UE 115 receives and the higher the order of the modulation scheme, the higher the data rate the UE 115 may achieve. Wireless communication resources can refer to a combination of radio spectrum resources, temporal resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and the use of multiple spatial layers can further improve the data rate or data integrity of communication with the UE 115.

[0070] One or more digitizations of a carrier can be supported, where digitizations may include subcarrier spacing (Δf) and a cyclic prefix. A carrier can be divided into one or more BWPs with the same or different digitizations. In some examples, the UE 115 can be configured with multiple BWPs. In some examples, a single BWP of a carrier can be active at a given time, and the communication of the UE 115 can be limited to one or more active BWPs.

[0071] The time interval of base station 105 or UE 115 can be expressed as a multiple of a basic time unit, such as T. s =1 / (Δf) max ·N f The sampling period is ) seconds, where Δf max This can represent the maximum supported subcarrier spacing, while N f It can represent the maximum supported Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) size. The time interval for organizing communication resources can be based on each radio frame having a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame can be identified by a System Frame Number (SFN), for example, ranging from 0 to 1023.

[0072] 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, a frame may (e.g., in the time domain) be divided into multiple subframes, and each subframe may be further divided into multiple 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 multiple symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of the cyclic prefix appended to each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems 100, the time slots may be further divided into multiple micro-time slots containing one or more symbols. Excluding the cyclic prefix, each symbol period may contain one or more (e.g., N) f (Number) sampling periods. The duration of a symbol period can depend on the subcarrier spacing or frequency band of the operation.

[0073] A subframe, time slot, micro-time slot, or symbol can be the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 (e.g., in the time domain) and can be referred to as a Transmission Time Interval (TTI). In some examples, the duration of the TTI (e.g., the number of symbol periods in the TTI) can be variable. Additionally or alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 can be dynamically selected (e.g., in a burst of shortened TTIs (sTTIs)).

[0074] Physical channels can be multiplexed on a carrier using various techniques. For example, one or more of Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), or hybrid TDM-FDM techniques can be used to multiplex physical control channels and physical data channels on a downlink carrier. The control region of a physical control channel (e.g., a control resource set (CORESET)) can be defined by multiple symbol periods and can extend across the system bandwidth or a subset of the system bandwidth of the carrier. One or more control regions (e.g., CORESETs) can be configured for a set of UEs 115. For example, one or more UEs 115 can monitor or search control regions to obtain control information based on one or more search space sets, and each search space set can include one or more control channel candidates from one or more aggregation levels arranged in a concatenated manner. The aggregation level of control channel candidates can refer to multiple control channel resources (e.g., control channel elements (CCEs)) associated with coded information in a control information format having a given payload size. The search space set may include a common search space set configured to send control information to multiple UEs 115 and a UE-specific search space set used to send information to a specific UE 115.

[0075] Each base station 105 may provide communication coverage via one or more cells, such as macro cells, small cells, hotspots, or other types of cells, or any combination thereof. The term "cell" may refer to a logical communication entity used (e.g., via a carrier) to communicate with base station 105 and may be associated with an identifier used to distinguish neighboring cells (e.g., a Physical Cell IDentifier (PCID), a Virtual Cell IDentifier (VCID), etc.). In some examples, a cell may also refer to a geographic coverage area 110 or a portion of a geographic coverage area (e.g., a sector) on which a logical communication entity operates. Depending on various factors, such as the capabilities of base station 105, the range of such cells may range from small areas (e.g., structures, subsets of structures) to large areas. For example, a cell may be (or include) a building, a subset of buildings, or external space between or overlapping with geographic coverage areas 110.

[0076] In some examples, base station 105 may be mobile, thereby providing communication coverage to mobile geographic coverage areas 110. In some examples, different geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may overlap, but different geographic coverage areas 110 may be supported by the same base station 105. In other examples, overlapping geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may be supported by different base stations 105. The wireless communication system 100 may include, for example, a heterogeneous network, in which different types of base stations 105 use the same or different radio access technologies to provide coverage for various geographic coverage areas 110.

[0077] Wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable communication or low-latency communication, or various combinations thereof. For example, wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) or mission-critical communication. UE 115 may be designed to support ultra-reliable, low-latency, or mission-critical functions (e.g., mission-critical functions). Ultra-reliable communication may include dedicated or group communication and may 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 may include prioritization of services that may be used for public safety or general commercial applications. The terms ultra-reliable, low-latency, mission-critical, and ultra-reliable low-latency are used interchangeably herein.

[0078] In some examples, UE 115 can also communicate directly with other UE 115 via a device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., using a peer-to-peer (P2P) or D2D protocol). One or more UE 115s utilizing D2D communication may be located within the geographic coverage area 110 of base station 105. Other UE 115s in this group may be located outside the geographic coverage area 110 of base station 105 or otherwise unable to receive transmissions from base station 105. In some examples, the group of UE 115s communicating via D2D communication can utilize a one-to-many (1:M) system, where each UE 115 transmits to every other UE 115 in the group. In some examples, base station 105 facilitates resource scheduling for D2D communication. In other cases, D2D communication is performed between UE 115s without involving base station 105.

[0079] Core network 130 provides user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing, or mobility functions. Core network 130 may be an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) or a 5G Core (5GC), and may include at least a control plane entity (e.g., a Mobility Management Entity (MME), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF)) that manages 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)) that routes packets or interconnects to external networks. The control plane entity manages non-access stratum (NAS) functions, such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management, for UE 115 served by base station 105 associated with core network 130. User IP packets can be transmitted through a user plane entity, which provides IP address allocation and other functions. The user plane entity can connect to network operator IP service 150. Network operator IP service 150 may include access to the Internet, intranet, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or packet-switched streaming services.

[0080] Some network devices, such as base station 105, may include sub-components, such as access network entity 140, which may be an example of an access node controller (ANC). Each access network entity 140 may communicate with UE 115 through one or more other access network transmission entities 145, which may be referred to as radio headends, smart radio headends, or transmission / reception points (TRPs). Each access network transmission 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 headends and ANCs) or combined into a single network device (e.g., base station 105).

[0081] Wireless communication system 100 can operate using one or more frequency bands, typically in the range of 300 MHz to 300 GHz. The region from 300 MHz to 3 GHz is generally referred to as the Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) region or decimeter band because the wavelength ranges from approximately one decimeter to one meter. UHF waves can be blocked or redirected by buildings and environmental features, but the waves can penetrate structures sufficiently to allow macrocells to provide service to UE115 located indoors. Compared to transmissions using lower frequencies and longer waves in the High Frequency (HF) or Very High Frequency (VHF) portions of the spectrum below 300 MHz, UHF wave transmission can be associated with smaller antennas and shorter distances (e.g., less than 100 km).

[0082] Wireless communication system 100 may utilize licensed and unlicensed radio spectrum bands. For example, wireless communication system 100 may use License Assisted Access (LAA), LTE Unlicensed (LTE-U) radio access technology, or NR technology in unlicensed bands such as the 5 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band. When operating in unlicensed radio spectrum bands, devices such as base station 105 and UE 115 may use carrier sensing for collision detection and avoidance. In some examples, operation in unlicensed bands may be based on carrier aggregation configuration combined with component carriers operating in licensed bands (e.g., LAA). Operation in unlicensed spectrum may include downlink transmission, uplink transmission, P2P transmission, or D2D transmission, etc.

[0083] Base station 105 or UE 115 may be equipped with multiple antennas that can be used to employ techniques such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication, or beamforming. The antennas of base station 105 or UE 115 may be located within one or more antenna arrays or antenna panels that can support MIMO operation or transmit or receive beamforming. For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays may be located together at an antenna assembly (e.g., an antenna tower). In some examples, the antennas or antenna arrays associated with base station 105 may be located in different geographical locations. Base station 105 may have an antenna array with multiple rows and columns of antenna ports; base station 105 can use these antenna ports to support beamforming for communication with UE 115. Similarly, UE 115 may have one or more antenna arrays that can support various MIMO or beamforming operations. Additionally or alternatively, antenna panels may support radio beamforming of signals transmitted via antenna ports.

[0084] Base station 105 or UE 115 can use MIMO communication to utilize multipath signal propagation and improve spectral efficiency by transmitting or receiving multiple signals via different spatial layers. This technique is known as spatial multiplexing. For example, a transmitting device can transmit multiple signals via different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Similarly, a receiving device can receive multiple signals via different antennas or different antenna groups. Each of the multiple signals can be referred to as a separate spatial stream and can carry bits associated with the same data stream (e.g., the same codeword) or different data streams (e.g., different codewords). Different spatial layers can be associated with different antenna ports used for channel measurement and reporting. MIMO technologies include single-user MIMO (SU-MIMO) technology where multiple spatial layers are transmitted to the same receiving device, and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology where multiple spatial layers are transmitted to multiple devices.

[0085] Beamforming, also known as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception, is a signal processing technique that can be used at a transmitting or receiving device (e.g., base station 105, UE 115) to shape or guide an antenna beam (e.g., a transmit beam, a receive beam) along a spatial path between the transmitting and receiving devices. Beamforming can be achieved by combining signals transmitted via antenna elements of an antenna array such that some signals propagating in a particular direction relative to the antenna array experience constructive interference, while other signals experience destructive interference. Adjusting the signals transmitted via the antenna elements can include the transmitting or receiving device applying an amplitude offset, a phase offset, or both to the signals carried via the antenna elements associated with that device. The adjustments associated with each antenna element can be defined by a beamforming weight set associated with a particular orientation (e.g., the antenna array relative to the transmitting or receiving device, or relative to some other orientation).

[0086] Base station 105 or UE 115 may use beam scanning technology as part of beamforming operations. For example, base station 105 may use multiple antennas or antenna arrays (e.g., antenna panels) to perform beamforming operations for directional communication by UE 115. Some signals (e.g., synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) may be transmitted multiple times by base station 105 in different directions. For example, base station 105 may transmit signals according to different beamforming weight sets associated with different transmission directions. Transmissions in different beam directions can be used (e.g., by a transmitting device such as base station 105, or by a receiving device such as UE 115) to identify beam directions for later transmission or reception by base station 105.

[0087] Some signals, such as data signals associated with a specific receiving device, may be transmitted by base station 105 in a single beam direction (e.g., the direction associated with a receiving device such as UE 115). In some examples, the beam direction associated with transmission along a single beam direction may be determined based on the signals transmitted in one or more beam directions. For example, UE 115 may receive one or more signals transmitted by base station 105 in different directions and may report to base station 105 an indication that UE 115 has received signals with the highest signal quality or other acceptable signal quality.

[0088] In some examples, transmission 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 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 this feedback may correspond to the number of beam configurations across the system bandwidth or one or more sub-bands. Base station 105 may transmit reference signals (e.g., cell-specific reference signals (CRS), channel state information reference signals (CSI-RS)), which may be precoded or uncoded. 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, or a port selection type codebook). Although these techniques are described in reference to the signals transmitted by the base station 105 in one or more directions, the UE 115 may employ similar techniques to transmit signals multiple times in different directions (e.g., to identify the beam direction for subsequent transmission or reception by the UE 115) or to transmit signals in a single direction (e.g., to transmit data to a receiving device).

[0089] When receiving various signals (e.g., synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) from base station 105, a receiving device (e.g., UE 115) can attempt multiple receiving configurations (e.g., directional listening). For example, the receiving device can attempt multiple receiving directions by: receiving via different antenna subarrays; processing the received signal according to different antenna subarrays; receiving according to different sets of receiving beamforming weights applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of the antenna array (e.g., different directional listening weight sets); or processing the received signal according to different sets of receiving beamforming weights applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of the antenna array, any of which, depending on the different receiving configuration or receiving direction, can be referred to as "listening". In some examples, the receiving device can use a single receiving configuration to receive along a single beam direction (e.g., when receiving data signals). Depending on the different receiving configuration directions, the single receiving configuration can be aligned in beam directions determined based on listening (e.g., depending on multiple beam directions, based on listening, determining that the beam direction has the highest signal strength, the highest signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), or other acceptable signal quality).

[0090] The wireless communication system 100 can be a packet-based network operating according to a layered protocol stack. In the user plane, communication 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 for communication over logical channels. The Medium Access Control (MAC) layer can perform priority processing and multiplex logical channels into transport channels. The MAC layer can also use error detection techniques, error correction techniques, or both to support retransmissions 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 between the UE 115 and the base station 105 or core network 130 supporting user plane data radio bearers. At the physical layer, transport channels can be mapped to physical channels.

[0091] UE 115 and base station 105 can support data retransmission to increase the likelihood of successful data reception. Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback is a technique used to increase the likelihood of correctly receiving data through communication link 125. HARQ may include a combination of error detection (e.g., using Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)), Forward Error Correction (FEC), and retransmission (e.g., Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ)). HARQ can improve MAC layer throughput under poor radio conditions (e.g., low signal-to-noise ratio conditions). In some examples, the device can support same-slot HARQ feedback, where the device can provide HARQ feedback in a specific time slot for data received in a previous symbol within the time slot. In other cases, the device can provide HARQ feedback in subsequent time slots or according to some other time interval.

[0092] The UE 115 and base station 105 of the wireless communication system 100 can support techniques for activating and / or releasing multiple SPS and / or CG resources via individual DCI messages. In particular, the techniques described herein enable individual DCI messages to activate and / or release multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers. By enabling individual DCI messages to activate or release multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers, control signaling within the wireless communication system 100 can be reduced.

[0093] For example, UE 115 of wireless communication system 100 may receive a separate DCI message from base station 105, which can be used at UE 115 to activate or release multiple resource sets across multi-component carriers. In some aspects, the DCI message may include a DCI message format configured to schedule resource sets across multi-component carriers. UE 115 may determine whether the DCI message is configured to activate or release (rather than schedule) resource sets across multi-component carriers based on the New Data Indicator (NDI) field in the DCI message. Additionally, UE 115 may determine whether the DCI message is configured to activate or release resources across multi-component carriers based on fields or values ​​indicated in the DCI message (including the RV field, MCS field, FDRA field, or any combination thereof).

[0094] When determining whether a DCI message is configured for activation or release, UE 115 can identify the resource set to be activated or released based on the indication of the association between component carriers and resource sets in the DCI message. UE 115 can be configured to interpret the indication in the DCI message via RRC signaling. For example, UE 115 can receive an RRC message from a base station, where the RRC message includes configuration for UE 115 to interpret the DCI message. For example, the RRC message may indicate one or more tables for interpreting the DCI message, where each table includes the association between DCI message indications (e.g., HARQ procedure number (HPN) field values, component carrier field values, CIF values), component carriers, and resource sets. Specifically, each table may include the association between the indication within the DCI message and one or more mapping pairs, where each mapping pair includes a component carrier and a resource set to be activated or released.

[0095] After identifying the resource set to be activated or released, UE 115 can activate or release the SPS and / or CG resources corresponding to the reception indication within the DCI message across multiple component carriers. By enabling a single DCI message to activate or release multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers, control signaling within the wireless communication system can be reduced.

[0096] The techniques described herein enable a single DCI message to activate and / or release multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers. For example, the techniques described herein enable a single DCI message to activate a first resource set (e.g., SPS license, CG license) within a first component carrier at UE 115, and a second resource set (e.g., SPS license, CG license) within a second component carrier at UE 115. By allowing the activation or release of multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers, control signaling overhead within the wireless communication system 100 can be reduced, and the flexibility of releasing resource sets can be improved.

[0097] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communication system 200 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release technology according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. In some examples, the wireless communication system 200 may implement aspects of the wireless communication system 100. The wireless communication system 200 may include a base station 105-a and a UE 115-a; the base station 105-a and the UE 115-a may be examples of the UE 115 and the base station 105, as referenced. Figure 1 The content described.

[0098] UE 115-a can communicate with base station 105-a using communication link 205. In some cases, communication link 205 may include an example of an access link (e.g., a Uu link). Communication link 205 may include a bidirectional link that may include uplink and downlink communication. In one aspect, UE 115-a may use communication link 205 to send uplink transmissions such as uplink messages or uplink signals to base station 105-a, and base station 105-a may use communication link 205 to send downlink data transmissions such as downlink messages or downlink signals to UE 115-a. In some aspects, communication link 205 may include a set of component carriers 210 for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a. For example, communication link 105 may include a first component carrier 210-a (CC1), a second component carrier 210-b (CC2), and a third component carrier 210-c (CC3). Each of component carriers 210-a, 210-b, and 210-c can be configured for uplink communication, downlink communication, or both. Communication link 205 may include any number of component carriers.

[0099] The UE 115 and base station 105 of the wireless communication system 100 can support techniques for activating or releasing multiple SPS and / or CG resources via a single DCI message. In particular, the techniques described herein enable a single DCI message to activate or release multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers. By enabling a single DCI message to activate or release multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers, control signaling within the wireless communication system 100 can be reduced.

[0100] For example, UE 115-a, base station 105-a, or both can identify a configuration for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a on a set of (e.g., multiple) component carriers 210. For example, this configuration may include at least a first resource set 230-a on a first component carrier 210-a, a second resource set 230-b on a second component carrier 210-b, and a third resource set 230-c on a third component carrier 210-c. In some aspects, the first resource set 230-a, the second resource set 230-b, the third resource set 230-c, or any combination thereof may include a downlink resource set associated with an SPS license, an uplink resource set associated with a CG, or a combination thereof. For example, the first resource set 230-a and the second resource set may include resource sets associated with an SPS license, and the third resource set 230-c may include resource sets associated with a CG. In this regard, resource sets 230-a, 230-b, and 230-c may include time resource sets and frequency resource sets for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a.

[0101] In some respects, UE 115-a may send UE capability message 215 to base station 105-a. In some respects, UE capability message 215 may instruct UE 115-a to be configured to release two or more resource sets 230 via a separate DCI message 225. Additionally or alternatively, UE capability message 215 may instruct UE 115-b to be configured to activate and / or release two or more resource sets 230 across multi-component carrier 210 via a separate DCI message 225. In some cases, UE 115-a may send UE capability message 215 based on an identification of the configuration for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a.

[0102] Base station 105-a may send RRC message 220 to UE 115-a. In some aspects, base station 105-a may send RRC message 220 to UE 115-b based on identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a, receiving UE capability message 215, or both. In some aspects, RRC message 220 may instruct UE 115-a how UE 115-a should interpret DCI message 225 received from base station 105-a, which is configured to activate or release resource set 230. In this aspect, RRC message 220 may include an indication of configuration for UE 115-a to interpret DCI message 225 for activating or releasing resource set 230. For example, the configuration of signaling to UE 115-a to interpret DCI message 225 may include tables, indexes, stored objects, or any combination thereof regarding how UE 115-a interprets various indicators or fields (including NDI field, RV field, MCS field, FDRA field, CIF value, or any combination thereof) in DCI message 225.

[0103] In some aspects, the configuration for UE 115-a to interpret DCI message 225 may indicate a set of mapping pairs, where each mapping pair includes (e.g., identifies, indicates) a component carrier 210 and a resource for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a. For example, a first mapping pair may include {CC0, SPS / CG index}, where the first mapping pair indicates an association between a first component carrier 210-a (CC0) and an index associated with an SPS license or CG on the first component carrier 210-a. As another example, a second mapping pair may include {CC1, SPS / CG index}, where the second mapping pair indicates an association between a second component carrier 210-b (CC1) and an index associated with an SPS license or CG on the second component carrier.

[0104] In some aspects, the configuration for UE 115-a to interpret DCI messages may include one or more tables, indexes, storage objects, or any combination thereof associated with activating and / or releasing resources. In some aspects, each table may include the association between one or more field values ​​(e.g., HPN field values, component carrier field values, CIF values) of DCI message 225 and mapping pairs. For example, a table may include the association between HPN field values ​​and one or more mapping pairs. For example, a table may indicate that a first HPN field value is associated with a single mapping pair (e.g., HPN field value 1 = {CC1, SPS / CG index}), and a second HPN field value is associated with two mapping pairs (e.g., HPN field value 2 = {CC2, SPS / CC index}). The configuration for UE 115-a to interpret DCI message 225 may include any number of tables, where each table may indicate any number of associations between field values ​​and mapping pairs.

[0105] In some aspects, base station 105-a may identify one or more resource sets 230 to be activated or released. In some aspects, base station 105-a may identify resource sets 230 to be activated or released based on configurations for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a, UE capability message 215, RRC message 220, or any combination thereof. In some cases, base station 105-a may identify multiple resource sets 230 to be activated or released across multiple component carriers 210. For example, base station 105-a may identify a first resource set 230-a to be activated or released on a first component carrier 210-a and a second resource set 230-b to be activated or released on a second component carrier 210-b.

[0106] In some aspects, base station 105-a may send DCI message 225 to UE 115-a. Base station 105-a may send DCI message 225 on component carrier 210 of component carrier set 210 of UE 115-a. For example, base station 105-a may send DCI message 225 on first component carrier 210-a of UE 115-a. In some aspects, base station 105-a may send DCI message 225 based on the configuration for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a, UE capability message 215, RRC message 220, identification of resource set 230 to be released, or any combination thereof.

[0107] In some respects, DCI message 225 may include a DCI format for controlling multiple resource sets 230 across multi-component carriers 210. For example, a configuration for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a may include a first resource set 230-a on a first component carrier 210-a and a second resource set 230-b on a second component carrier 210-b. In this case, DCI message 225 may include a DCI format configured to control the first resource set 230-a and the second resource set 230-b across the first component carrier 210-a and the second component carrier 210-b, respectively. In this respect, the DCI format of DCI message 225 may be configured by base station 105-a to perform scheduling, activation, or release of resources (e.g., the first resource set 230-a, the second resource set 230-b) across the various component carriers 210 of UE 115a.

[0108] In some aspects, DCI message 225 may include one or more indications (e.g., field values) indicating that UE 115-a intends to activate or release one or more resource sets 230. For example, DCI message 225 may include one or more indications (e.g., field values) indicating that UE 115-a intends to release a first resource set 230-a and a second resource set 230-b. The one or more indications indicating that UE 115-a intends to release resource set 230 may include, but are not limited to, HPN field values, CIF values, or both. Furthermore, in some aspects, one or more field values ​​may be associated with field values ​​indicated in one or more tables in the configuration used by UE 115-b to interpret DCI message 225. In this respect, one or more field values ​​indicated in DCI message 225 may be used to reference one or more tables, indexes, storage objects, etc., included in the configuration, wherein the configuration is used by UE 115-a to interpret DCI message 225 to identify the resource set 230 to be activated or released.

[0109] In some cases, various indications within the DCI message 225 (e.g., NDI field, RV field, MCS field, FDRA field, or any combination thereof) may be common across the multi-component carrier 210. For example, when the DCI message is configured to activate or deactivate a first resource set 230-a on the first component carrier 210-a and a second resource set 230-b on the second component carrier 210-b, the DCI message 225 may include a field set 235-a (e.g., NDI field 240-a, RV field 245-a, MCS field 250-a, FDRA field 255-a, or any combination thereof), wherein the field set 235-a is associated with both the first component carrier 210a and the second component carrier 210-b.

[0110] Additionally or optionally, the DCI message 225 may include multiple field sets 235, each field set 235 being associated with a respective component carrier 210. For example, when the DCI message is configured to activate or deactivate a first resource set 230-a on a first component carrier 210-a and a second resource set 230-b on a second component carrier 210-b, the DCI message 225 includes a first field set 235-a associated with the first component carrier 210-a (e.g., NDI field 240-a, RV field 245-a, MCS field 250-a, FDRA field 255-a, or any combination thereof) and a second field set 235-b associated with the second component carrier 210-b (e.g., NDI field 240-b, RV field 245-b, MCS field 250-b, FDRA field 255-b, or any combination thereof). For example, the first RV field 245-a in the first field set 235-a may be associated with the first component carrier 210-a, and the second RV field 245-b in the second field set 235-b may be associated with the second component carrier 210-a. In some respects, some fields may be common across multiple component carriers 210, while other fields may be associated with only a single component carrier 210.

[0111] In some cases, including multiple field sets 235 associated with different component carriers 210, the DCI message 225 can activate / release resource set 230 on one component carrier 210 and schedule the transmission or retransmission of resource set on another component carrier. For example, the first NDI field 240-a in the first field set 235-a may include values ​​associated with the activation / release of resources on the first component carrier 210-a, and the second NDI field 240-b in the second field set 235-b may include values ​​associated with scheduling the retransmission of resource 230 on the second component carrier 210-b.

[0112] In some respects, base station 105-a may encode (e.g., scramble) at least a portion (e.g., a CRC portion) of DCI message 225 according to a RadioNetwork Temporary Identifier (RNTI) associated with release (e.g., a Configured Scheduling Radio Network Temporary Identifier (CS-RNTI)). Base station 105-a may encode at least a portion of DCI message 225 to indicate to UE 115-a that one or more resource sets 230 for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a will be activated or released. In this respect, encoding at least a portion of DCI message 225 according to CS-RNTI enables UE 115-a to determine that DCI message 225a is configured to activate / release resource set 230 across one or more component carriers 210, rather than scheduling transmission or retransmission of resource set 230 across multiple component carriers 210.

[0113] In some cases, UE 115-a may determine that DCI message 225 controls multiple resource sets 230 across multi-component carrier 210. In this regard, UE 115-a may determine that DCI message 225 includes a DCI format configured to schedule, activate, or release multiple resource sets 230 across multi-component carrier 210 (e.g., cross-carrier scheduling, cross-carrier activation, cross-carrier release, or any combination thereof). In some aspects, UE 115-a may determine that DCI message 220 controls multiple resource sets 230 based on identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a, UE capability message 215, RRC message 220, DCI message 225, or any combination thereof.

[0114] In some respects, UE 115-a may determine that DCI message 225 controls multiple resource sets 230 based on the determination that at least a portion of DCI message 225 (e.g., a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) portion) is encoded according to CS-RNTI (e.g., scrambled). For example, in some cases, UE 115-a may receive DCI message 225 and may determine that DCI message 225 controls a first resource set 230-a and a second resource set 230-b based on the determination that at least a portion of DCI message 225 is encoded according to CS-RNTI.

[0115] In some respects, UE 115-a may determine that DCI message 225 is configured to activate or release one or more resource sets 230 (rather than scheduling the transmission or retransmission of resource set 230). In some respects, UE 115-a may determine that DCI message 225a is configured to activate or release one or more resource sets based on one or more NDI fields 240 of DCI message 225. For example, in some cases, a first value (e.g., NDI = 0) of the NDI field 240 (e.g., NDI fields 240-a and 240-b) within DCI message 225 may indicate that DCI message 225 is configured to activate and / or release resource set 230 (e.g., activate and / or release SPS license and / or CG); a second value (e.g., NDI = 1) of the NDI field 240 within DCI message 225 may indicate that DCI message 225 is configured to schedule the transmission or retransmission of resource 230 (e.g., schedule the retransmission of SPS license and / or CG). In this example, UE115-a can determine that DCI message 225a is configured to activate or release resource 230 based on the NDI field 240 of DCI message 225 which indicates a first value (e.g., NDI=0).

[0116] As described above, a single NDI field 240 (e.g., NDI field 240-a) may be associated with a multi-component carrier 210. For example, NDI field 240-a may be associated with a first component carrier 210-a and a second component carrier 210-b, such that a single NDI field 240-a indicates whether the DCI message 225 is configured to activate or deactivate a first resource set 230-a and a second resource set 230-b on the first component carrier 210-a and the second component carrier 210-b, respectively. Additionally or alternatively, the DCI message 225 may include multiple NDI fields 240 associated with the multi-component carrier 210. For example, the DCI message 225 may include a first NDI field 240-a associated with the first component carrier 210-a and a second NDI field 240-b associated with the second component carrier 210-b.

[0117] In some aspects, UE 115-a can be configured to distinguish between activation and release. In this regard, UE 115-a can determine whether DCI message 225 is configured for activation or release. In some aspects, UE 115-a can determine whether DCI message 225a is configured to activate or release one or more resource sets 230 based on one or more indications in DCI message 225. Indications within the DCI message that UE 115-a can use to distinguish between activation and release may include RV field 245, MCS field 250, FDRA field 255, or any combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, UE 115-a can determine whether DCI message 225a is configured to perform one of the activation or release of resource set 230 based on the type of FDRA field 255 within DCI message 225 (e.g., FDRA type 0, FDRA type 1, FDRA category 2).

[0118] For example, in some cases, a first value (e.g., RV = 0) of the RV field 245 associated with a given component carrier 210 may be associated with the activation and / or release of the resource set 230 on the component carrier 210; while a second value (e.g., RV = 1) of the RV field 245 associated with a given component carrier 210 may be associated with the scheduling of the resource set 230 on the component carrier 210. For example, in the case where a single RV field 245a within a DCI message 225 is associated with a first component carrier 210-a and a second component carrier 210-b, the first value (e.g., RV = 0) of the RV field 245-a may indicate that the DCI message 225 is configured to activate and / or release the resource set 230 on the first component carrier 210-a and the second component carrier 210-b.

[0119] When the first value of RV field 245 (e.g., RV=0) is associated with both the activation and release of resource 230, UE 115-a can be configured to distinguish activation and release within a given component carrier based on additional fields or indicators (e.g., MCS field 250, FDRA field 255) of DCI message 225. For example, in the case of activating / releasing multiple uplink resource sets (e.g., CG, third resource set 230-c) on the third component carrier 210-c, if for FDRA type 2 with μ=1, the RV field 245 associated with the third component carrier 210-c (e.g., first RV field 245-a, second RV field 245-b) is set to a first value (e.g., RV field = 0), the MCS field 250 associated with the third component carrier 210-c is set to a second value (e.g., MCS field = 1), and the FDRA field 255 associated with the third component carrier 210-c is set to a first value (e.g., FDRA field = 0), then UE 115-a can determine that DCI message 225 is configured to release the third resource set 230-c (instead of activating the third resource set 230-c). Conversely, in the case of activating and releasing uplink resource sets (e.g., CG, third resource set 230-c) on the third component carrier 210-c, if for FDRA type 2 with μ=1, the RV field 245 associated with the third component carrier 210-c is set to a first value (e.g., RV field = 0), and the MCS field 250 associated with the third component carrier 210-c is set to a value different from the second value (e.g., MCS field ≠ 1), or the FDRA field 255 associated with the third component carrier 210-c is set to a value different from the first value (e.g., FDRA field ≠ 0), then UE 115-c can determine that DCI message 225 is configured to activate the third resource set 230-c (rather than release the third resource set 230-c).

[0120] As another example, when activating / releasing a downlink resource set (e.g., SPS license) on a given component carrier, if for FDRA type 0 or for dynamic handover, the RV field 245 associated with a given component carrier 210 is set to a first value (e.g., RV field = 0), the MCS field 250 associated with a given component carrier 210 is set to a second value (e.g., MCS field = 1), the FDRA field 255 associated with a given component carrier 210 is set to a first value (e.g., FDRA field = 0), or for FDRA type 1, is set to a second value (e.g., FDRA field = 1), then UE 115-a can determine that UE 115-a is configured to release resource set 230 (rather than activate resource set 230). Conversely, when activating / releasing a downlink resource set (e.g., SPS license) on a given component carrier 210, if for FDRA type 2 with μ = 1, the RV field 245 associated with the given component carrier 210 is set to a first value (e.g., RV field = 0), and the MCS field 250 associated with the given component carrier 210 is set to a value different from the second value (e.g., MCS field ≠ 1), or the FDRA field 255 associated with the given component carrier 210 is set to a value different from the first value (e.g., FDRA field ≠ 0), or for FDRA type 1, is set to a value different from the second value (e.g., FDRA field ≠ 1), then UE 115-a can determine that DCI message 225 is configured to activate resource set 230 (rather than release resource set 230).

[0121] Additionally or alternatively, UE 115-a may determine, based on the CORESET and / or search space on which DCI message 225 is received, that DCI message 225 is configured to activate (rather than release) one or more resource sets 230. In this regard, base station 105-a transmits DCI message 225 on a given CORESET or search space as an indication of whether the DCI message is configured for activation. Based on the configuration used to interpret DCI message 225 (e.g., the configuration received via RRC message 220), UE 115-a may be configured to interpret whether DCI message 225 is configured for activation based on CORESET or search space.

[0122] In certain circumstances, UE 115-a may verify (e.g., confirm, acknowledge) that DCI message 225 is configured to activate and / or release resource set 230 based on one or more NDI fields 240 and one or more RV fields 245. For example, as previously described, if the NDI field 240 of DCI message 225 associated with each component carrier 210 includes a second value (e.g., NDI = 1), then UE 115-a may determine that DCI message 225 is configured to activate or release resource set 230 across one or more component carriers 210. In this case, UE 115-a may verify (e.g., acknowledge) that DCI message 225 is configured to activate or release by determining that the RV field 245 associated with each component carrier 210 includes a first value (e.g., RV field = 0). Conversely, if UE 115-a determines that the NDI field 240 associated with a given component carrier 210 includes a second value associated with activation / deactivation (e.g., NDI = 0), but for a given component carrier 210, the RV field 245 includes a value different from the first value (e.g., RV field ≠ 0), then UE 115a may be unable to verify (e.g., invalidate) that the DCI message 225 is configured for activation / deactivation. In this case, UE 115a may discard at least a portion of the DCI message based on the invalidity of the DCI message 225.

[0123] For example, if DCI message 225 includes a single set of fields 235-a associated with the first component carrier 210-a and the second component carrier 210-b, UE 115-a may determine that the NDI field 240-a includes a second value associated with activation / deactivation (e.g., NDI field = 1). If UE 115-a determines that the RV field 245-a also includes a first value associated with activation / deactivation (e.g., RV = 0), UE 115-a may verify that DCI message 225 is configured to activate or deactivate resources 230 on the first and second component carriers 210-a and 210-b. Conversely, if UE 115-a determines that the RV field 245-a includes a value different from the first value (e.g., RV field ≠ 0), UE 115-a may invalidate DCI message 225 and may, based on this invalidation, discard, ignore, or otherwise disregard the DCI message.

[0124] In other words, if both the corresponding NDI field 240 and RV field 245 indicate that DCI message 225 is configured for activation / deactivation, UE 115-a can verify DCI message 225 (or at least a portion of the DCI message). Conversely, if NDI field 240 indicates that DCI message 225 is configured for activation / deactivation, but RV field 245 does not include a value associated with activation / deactivation, UE 115-b can invalidate DCI message 255.

[0125] As another example, when DCI message 225 includes a first field set 235-a (e.g., first NDI field 240-a, first RV field 245-a, or both) and a second field set 235-b (e.g., second NDI field 240-b, second RV field 245-b, or both) associated with the first component carrier 210-a, UE 115-a can verify or invalidate the portions associated with each component carrier 210, respectively. For example, UE 115-a can determine that both the first and second NDI fields 240-a and 240-b include a second value associated with activation / release (e.g., NDI field = 1). When UE 115-a determines that both the first and second RV fields 245-a and 245-b include a first value associated with activation / release (e.g., RV = 0), UE 115-a can verify that DCI message 225 is configured to activate / release resource 230 across the first and second component carriers 210-a and 210-b. Conversely, if UE 115-a verifies the first RV field 245-a associated with the first component carrier 210-a but determines that the second RV field 245-b includes a value different from the first value (e.g., RV field ≠ 0), UE 115-a may verify the DCI message 225 for the first component carrier 210-a, but may invalidate the DCI message 225 for the second component carrier 210-b. In this regard, based on this invalidation, UE 115-a may discard, ignore, or otherwise ignore portions of the DCI message 225 associated with the second component carrier 210-b (e.g., the second field set 235-b). Furthermore, if UE 115-a invalidates DCI message 225 for both the first component carrier 210-a and the second component carrier 210-b, UE 115-a may discard, ignore, or otherwise ignore portions of DCI message 225 associated with both the first component carrier 210-a and the second component carrier 210-b (e.g., first field set 235-a, second field set 235-b).

[0126] In some respects, UE 115-a can identify one or more resource sets 230 to be activated or released. In some respects, UE 115-a can identify one or more resource sets 230 to be activated or released based on one or more indications, values, or fields (e.g., HPN field value, component carrier field value, CIF value) indicated in DCI message 225. Furthermore, UE 115-a can determine the resource 230 to be activated or released based on identifying one or more indications (e.g., HPN field value, CIF value) in the DCI message by referring to one or more configurations (e.g., tables, indexes, storage objects) that associate the indications with the mapping pairs of component carriers 210 and resource sets 23.

[0127] For example, if UE 115-a is configured with a single configuration (e.g., a single table) for interpreting indications within DCI message 225, this configuration may include associations between HPN field values ​​and mapping pairs. In this example, UE 115-a can identify one or more resource sets 230 to be released by referring to this table and identifying resource sets 230 associated with mapping pairs corresponding to HPN field values ​​indicated in DCI message 225. For example, UE 115-a may recognize that DCI message 225 includes HPN field value 10 and may refer to the selected configuration (e.g., table) to determine that HPN field value 10 is associated with two mapping pairs: {CC1, SPS / CG index 4}, {CC2, SPS / CC index 3} (e.g., HPN field value 10 = {CC1, SPS / CG index 4}, {CC2, SPS / CG index 3}). In this example, UE 115-a can identify that resource set 230 corresponding to SPS / CG index 4 on CC1 and SPS / GG index 3 on CC2 will be either activated or released.

[0128] As another example, UE 115-a and / or base station 105-a may identify the resource set 230 to be released based on multiple field values. For example, DCI message 225 may include a first indication containing component carrier field values ​​(e.g., CIF values) and a second indication containing HPN field values. In this example, the component carrier field values ​​(e.g., CIF values) may be associated with a first component carrier 210-a and a second component carrier 210-b, and the second field value may be associated with one or more resource sets 230 (e.g., second field value = {SPS / CG index 2}, {SPS / CG index 7}). These associations may be indicated in one or more configurations (e.g., tables). In this example, UE 115-a may identify the first component carrier 210-a and the second component carrier 210-b based on the component carrier field values, and may identify the first resource set 210 corresponding to {SPS / CG index 2} and the second resource set corresponding to {SPS / CG index 7} based on the HPN field values. In this regard, UE 115-a can determine that the resource set 230 associated with {SPS / CG index 2} and {SPS / CG index 7} will be released on the first component carrier 210-a and the second component carrier 210-b.

[0129] Therefore, UE 115-a and / or base station 105-a can identify resource sets 230 to be activated or released on one or more component carriers 210 based on a combination of multiple indications (e.g., HPN field values, component carrier field values, CIF values) within DCI message 225. In other words, multiple resource sets 230 to be activated or released across multiple component carriers 210 can be jointly indicated by multiple indications (e.g., field values) that can be used to reference one or more tables, indexes, storage objects, or any combination thereof.

[0130] After identifying the resource set 230 to be activated or released, UE 115-a may activate or release the resource set. In some aspects, UE 115-b may activate the resource set 230 by communicating on the resource set 230. Conversely, UE 115-a may release the resource set 230 by avoiding its use. In some aspects, UE 115-a may send an uplink transmission (e.g., an acknowledgment message) to base station 105-a indicating that the resource set 230 has been activated or released.

[0131] UE 115-a, base station 105-a, or both of the above can determine whether resource set 230 is activated or released based on identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-a and base station 105-a, UE capability message 215, RRC message 220, DCI message 225, determining DCI message 220 to control resource set 230, determining DCI message 220 to activate or receive resource 230, identifying resource set 230 to be activated or released, activating or releasing resource set 230, or any combination thereof.

[0132] The techniques described herein enable multiple individual DCI messages to activate and / or release multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers. For example, the techniques described herein enable a single DCI message to activate a first resource set (e.g., SPS license, CG license) within a first component carrier at UE 115, and a second resource set (e.g., SPS license, CG license) within a second component carrier at UE 115. By allowing the activation or release of multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers, control signaling overhead within wireless communication systems 100 and 200 can be reduced, and the flexibility of releasing resource sets can be improved.

[0133] Figure 3 An example of a resource allocation scheme 300 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release techniques according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. In some examples, the resource allocation scheme 300 may be implemented by aspects of wireless communication systems 100 and 200, or may be implemented by aspects of wireless communication systems 200 and 100. In some aspects, Figure 3Resource allocation scheme 300 in the diagram shows a first resource configuration 305-a, a second resource configuration 305-b, and a third resource configuration 305-c.

[0134] In some cases, UE 115, base station 105, or both can identify a configuration for communication between UE 115 and base station 105 on a set of (e.g., multiple) component carriers 310. In some aspects, the configuration may include at least a first resource set on a first component carrier 310-a and a second resource set on a second component carrier 310-b. For example, referring to resource configuration 305-a, UE 115 and / or base station 105 may determine configuration 330, wherein configuration 330 includes resource sets across the first component carrier 310-a, the second component carrier 310-b, and the third component carrier 310-c. In some aspects, resource set 320 may include a downlink resource set associated with SPS licensing, an uplink resource set associated with CG, or any combination thereof.

[0135] As described above, the techniques described herein enable a single DCI message 315 to activate or release multiple resource sets 320 across multi-component carriers 310. For example, see Reference Figure 3 As shown in resource configuration 305-b, base station 105 can send DCI message 315-a to UE 115 via first component carrier 310-d. In some aspects, UE 115 can be configured to determine whether DCI message 315-a is configured to activate or release a resource set. In this respect, UE 115 can be configured to determine whether DCI message 315-a is configured for activation or release based on one or more indications in DCI message 315-a (e.g., NDI field, RV field, MCS field, FDRA field, HPN field, CIF, or any combination thereof). Additionally, UE 115 can be configured to interpret DCI message 315-a based on configurations used to interpret DCI message 315 received from base station 105 (e.g., configurations received via RRC signaling). In this respect, UE 115 can be configured to identify and select one or more tables, indexes, storage objects, or other configurations for reference to determine which resource sets 320 will be activated or released. UE 115 can be configured to identify and select one or more tables, indexes, or storage objects for reference to determine which resource sets 320 will be activated or released, based on the component carrier 310 received on it in DCI message 315-a, field values ​​indicated in DCI message 315-a (e.g., HPN field value, component carrier field value, CIF value), or any combination thereof.

[0136] Referring again to resource configuration 305-b, in certain circumstances, UE 115 may recognize that DCI message 315-a is configured for activation (rather than release). In this example, UE 115 may recognize one or more indications (e.g., HPN field value, CIF value) in DCI message 315-a and determine that one or more indications within DCI message 315-a are associated with a first resource set 320-a on the first component carrier 310-d and a second resource set 320-b on the second component carrier 310-e. Subsequently, UE 115-a may activate the first resource set 320-a and the second resource set 320-b based on one or more indications (e.g., determine that the resource sets are activated).

[0137] In other cases, UE 115 can recognize that DCI message 315-a is configured for release (rather than activation). In this example, UE 115 can recognize one or more indications (e.g., HPN field value, CIF value) in DCI message 315-a and determine that one or more indications in DCI message 315-a are associated with a first resource set 320-a on the first component carrier 310-d and a second resource set 320-b on the second component carrier 310-e. Subsequently, UE 115-a can release the first resource set 320-a and the second resource set 320-b based on one or more indications (e.g., determine that the resource sets are released).

[0138] In additional or alternative configurations, the techniques described herein can be configured to activate or release multiple resource sets 320 within a single component carrier. For example, referring to resource configuration 305-c, UE 115 may receive DCI message 315-b on the first component carrier 310-g and may determine, based on one or more indications in DCI message 315-b (e.g., NDI field, RV field, MCS field, FDRA field, or any combination thereof), that DCI message 310-b is configured to activate or release a resource set. In this example, UE 115 may identify one or more indications in DCI message 315-b (e.g., HPN field value, CIF value) and determine that one or more indications within DCI message 315-b are associated with a first resource set 320-c on the first component carrier 310-g and a second resource set 320-d on the first component carrier 310-d. Subsequently, UE 115-a may activate or release the first resource set 320-c and the second resource set 320-d based on one or more indications (e.g., determining that one of the resource sets is activated or released). The techniques described herein may additionally or alternatively enable DCI message 315-a to activate or release multiple resource sets 320 on component carriers 310 (e.g., the second component carrier 310-h) that are different from the component carrier 310 on which DCI message 315-b is received (e.g., the first component carrier 310-g).

[0139] The resource configurations 305-a, 305-b, and 305-c described herein enable a single DCI message 315 to activate or release multiple resource sets 320 within and / or across multiple component carriers 310. For example, the techniques described herein enable a single DCI message 315-a to activate a first resource set 320-a (e.g., SPS license, CG license) within a first component carrier 310-d at UE 115, and a second resource set 320-b (e.g., SPS license, CG license) within a second component carrier 310-e at UE 115. By allowing the activation or release of multiple resource sets 320 within and / or across multiple component carriers 310, control signaling overhead within wireless communication systems 100 and 200 can be reduced, and the flexibility of activating and releasing resource sets 320 can be improved.

[0140] Figure 4 An example of a process flow 400 supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release technique according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. In some examples, process flow 400 may implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 or 200, resource allocation scheme 300, or any combination thereof. Process flow 400 may show receiving a DCI, determining that a DCI message is configured to activate or release a resource set, identifying the resource set to be activated or released, and determining that the resource set is activated or released, as referenced. Figures 1 to 5 Other aspects described.

[0141] In some respects, process flow 400 may include UE 115-b and base station 105-b, which may be examples of the corresponding devices described herein. Figure 4 The UE 115-b shown can be Figure 2 The example of UE 115-a shown. Similarly, Figure 4 The base station 105-b shown can be Figure 2 An example of base station 105-a shown.

[0142] In some respects, the operations shown in process flow 400 may be performed by hardware (e.g., including circuits, processing blocks, logic components, and other components), code executed by a processor (e.g., software or firmware), or any combination thereof. Alternative examples may be implemented where some steps are performed in a different order than described, or these steps may not be performed at all. In some cases, steps may include additional features not mentioned below, or more steps may be added.

[0143] At 405, UE 115-b, base station 105-b, or both can identify a configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b on a set of component carriers (e.g., multiple). In this respect, the configuration may include at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set. In some aspects, the first resource set, the second resource set, or both may include a downlink resource set associated with SPS licensing, an uplink resource set associated with CG, or a combination thereof. In this respect, the first and second resource sets may include a time resource set and a frequency resource set for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b.

[0144] At 410, UE 115-b may send a UE capability message to base station 105-b. In some aspects, the UE capability message may instruct UE 115-b to be configured to release two or more resource sets via a separate DCI message. Additionally or alternatively, the UE capability message may instruct UE 115-b to be configured to activate and / or release two or more resource sets across multi-component carriers via a separate DCI message. In some cases, at 405, UE 115-b may send the UE capability message based on an identification of the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b.

[0145] At 415, base station 105-b may send an RRC message to UE 115-b. In some respects, base station 105-b may send an RRC message to UE 115-b based on identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b at 405, receiving UE capability messages at 410, or both.

[0146] In some respects, the RRC message may instruct UE 115-b how to interpret a DCI message received from base station 105-b, which is configured to activate or release a resource set. In this respect, the RRC message may include a configuration instruction for UE 115-b to interpret the DCI message used to activate or release a resource set. For example, the configuration signaling the UE 115-b to interpret the DCI message may include a table, index, stored object, or any combination thereof regarding how UE 115-b interprets various indicators or fields in the DCI message, including NDI field, RV field, MCS field, FDRA field, CIF value, or any combination thereof.

[0147] At 420, base station 105-b may identify one or more resource sets to be activated or released. In some aspects, base station 105-b may identify resource sets to be activated or released based on the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b identified at 405, receiving UE capability messages at 410, sending RRC messages at 415, or any combination thereof. In some cases, base station 105-b may identify multiple resource sets to be activated or released across multiple component carriers. For example, base station 105-b may identify a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier to be activated or released.

[0148] At 425, base station 105-b may send a DCI message to UE 115-b. Base station 105-b may send the DCI message on a component carrier of a component carrier set at UE 115-b. For example, base station 105-b may send the DCI message on the first component carrier of UE 115-b. In some aspects, base station 105-b may send the DCI message based on identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b at 405, receiving a UE capability message at 410, sending an RRC message at 415, identifying a resource set to be released at 420, or any combination thereof.

[0149] In some aspects, DCI messages may include a DCI format that controls multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers. For example, if UE115-b and / or base station 105-b identify a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier, the DCI message may include a DCI format configured to control the first and second resource sets respectively across the first and second component carriers. In this respect, the DCI format of the DCI message transmitted at 425 may be configured by base station 105-b to perform one of scheduling, activating, or releasing resources (e.g., the first resource set, the second resource set) across the component carrier sets of UE 115-b.

[0150] In some aspects, the DCI message may include one or more indications (e.g., field values) instructing UE 115-b to activate or release one or more resource sets. For example, if the configuration identified by 405 includes a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier, the DCI message may include one or more indications (e.g., field values) instructing UE 115-b to release the first and second resource sets. The one or more indications instructing UE 115-b to release resources may include, but are not limited to, HPN field values, CIF values, or both. Furthermore, in some aspects, one or more field values ​​may be associated with field values ​​indicated in one or more tables in the configuration used by UE 115-b to interpret the DCI message. In this respect, one or more field values ​​indicated in the DCI message may be used to reference one or more tables in the configuration used by UE 115-b to interpret the DCI message to identify the resource sets to be activated or released.

[0151] At 430, UE 115-b can determine that the DCI message controls multiple resource sets across multi-component carriers. In this regard, UE 115-b can determine that the DCI format included in the DCI message is configured to schedule, activate, or release multiple resource sets across multi-component carriers (e.g., cross-carrier scheduling, cross-carrier activation, cross-carrier release, or any combination thereof). In some aspects, UE 115-b can determine that the DCI message controls multiple resource sets based on identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b, sending a UE capability message at 410, receiving an RRC message at 415, receiving a DCI message at 425, or any combination thereof.

[0152] In some respects, UE 115-b can determine that a DCI message controls multiple resource sets based on the determination that at least a portion of the DCI message (e.g., a CRC portion) is encoded according to CS-RNTI (e.g., scrambled). For example, in some cases, UE 115-b can identify a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier. In this example, UE 115-b can receive a DCI message and can determine that the DCI message controls the first and second resource sets based on the determination that at least a portion of the DCI message is encoded according to CS-RNTI.

[0153] At 435, UE 115-b can determine that the DCI message received at 425 is configured to activate or release one or more resource sets (rather than scheduling the transmission or retransmission of resource sets). In some respects, UE 115-b can determine that the DCI message is configured to activate or release one or more resource sets (rather than scheduling the transmission or retransmission of resource sets) based on identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b, sending a UE capability message at 410, receiving an RRC message at 415, receiving a DCI message at 425, one or more indications in the DCI message, or any combination thereof.

[0154] For example, in some aspects, UE 115-b can determine whether a DCI message is configured to activate or release a resource set based on one or more NDI fields of the DCI message. For instance, in some cases, a first value (e.g., NDI = 0) of the NDI field within the DCI message can indicate that the DCI message is configured for the release and / or activation of a resource set (e.g., release and / or activation of SPS licenses and / or CGs), and a second value (e.g., NDI = 1) of the NDI field within the DCI message can indicate that the DCI message is configured for scheduling the transmission or retransmission of resources (e.g., scheduling the retransmission of SPS licenses and / or CGs). In this example, UE 115-b can determine whether a DCI message received at 425 is configured to activate or release resources based on the NDI field of the DCI message indicating the first value (e.g., NDI = 0).

[0155] Additionally, UE 115-b can be configured to distinguish between activation and release. In this regard, UE 115-b can determine whether a DCI message is configured for activation or release. In some aspects, UE 115-b can determine whether a DCI message is configured to perform either activation or release on one or more resource sets based on one or more indications in the DCI message. The indications within the DCI message that UE 115-b can use to distinguish between activation and release may include an RV field, an MCS field, an FDRA field, or any combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, UE 115-b can determine whether a DCI message is configured to perform either activation or release on a resource set based on the type of the FDRA field within the DCI message, the CORESET on which the DCI message is received, the search space on which the DCI message is received, or any combination thereof.

[0156] At 440, UE 115-b may identify one or more resource sets to be activated or released. In some respects, UE 115-b may identify one or more resource sets to be activated or released based on: identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b at 405; sending a UE capability message at 410; receiving an RRC message at 415; receiving a DCI message at 420; determining the DCI message control resource set at 430; determining at 435 that the DCI message is configured to activate or release, or any combination thereof.

[0157] In some respects, UE 115-b can identify resource sets to be released based on one or more indications, values, or fields (e.g., HPN field value, component carrier field value, CIF value) indicated in the DCI message. Furthermore, UE 115-b can determine resources to be activated or released based on one or more indications (e.g., HPN field value, CIF value) identified in the DCI message within one or more configurations (e.g., tables, indexes, storage objects), which associate the indications with a mapping pair of component carriers and resource sets.

[0158] Therefore, UE 115-b and / or base station 105-b can identify resource sets to be activated or released on one or more component carriers based on a combination of multiple indications (e.g., HPN field values, component carrier field values, CIF values) within the DCI message. In other words, multiple resource sets to be activated or released across multiple component carriers can be jointly indicated by multiple indications (e.g., field values), which can be used to reference one or more tables, indexes, stored objects, or any combination thereof.

[0159] At 445, UE 115-b can activate or release a resource set. In this regard, UE 115-b can activate or release a resource set based on: identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b at 405; sending a UE capability message at 410; receiving an RRC message at 415; receiving a DCI message at 425; determining the DCI message control resource set at 430; determining whether the DCI message activates or receives the resource set at 435; identifying the resource set to be activated or released at 440; or any combination thereof. In some aspects, UE 115-b can activate a resource set by communicating on the resource set. Conversely, UE 115-b can release a resource set by avoiding its use. In some aspects, UE 115-b can send an uplink transmission (e.g., an acknowledgment message) to base station 105b indicating that the resource set has been activated or released.

[0160] At 450, UE 115-b, base station 105-b, or both can determine that a resource set is activated or released. In some aspects, UE 115-b, base station 105-b, or both can determine that a resource set is released based on: identifying the configuration for communication between UE 115-b and base station 105-b at 405; sending a UE capability message at 410; receiving an RRC message at 415; receiving a DCI message at 425; determining the DCI message control resource set at 430; determining the DCI message activation or reception resource set at 435; identifying the resource set to be activated or released at 440; activating or releasing the resource set at 445; or any combination thereof.

[0161] The techniques described herein enable multiple individual DCI messages to release multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers. For example, the techniques described herein enable a single DCI message to release a first resource set (e.g., SPS license, CG license) within a first component carrier at UE 115, and a second resource set (e.g., SPS license, CG license) within a second component carrier at UE 115. By allowing the release of multiple resource sets within and / or across multiple component carriers, control signaling overhead within wireless communication systems 100 and 200 can be reduced, and the flexibility of releasing resource sets can be improved.

[0162] Figure 5 A block diagram 500 of an apparatus 505 supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release technique according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 505 may be an example of an aspect of UE 115 as described herein. Apparatus 505 may include a receiver 510, a communication manager 515, and a transmitter 520. Apparatus 505 may also include one or more processors, memory coupled to the one or more processors, and instructions stored in the memory that can be executed by the one or more processors to enable the one or more processors to perform resource activation and release across multi-component carriers as discussed herein. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0163] Receiver 510 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to multi-component carrier activation and release techniques). The information can be passed to other components of device 505. Receiver 510 can serve as a reference. Figure 8 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 820 described. The receiver 510 may utilize a single antenna or an antenna set.

[0164] Communication manager 515 can identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a set of resource sets across a component carrier set, the configuration including at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, the multiple resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; receive a DCI message on the first component carrier from the base station, the DCI message including the DCI format of the set for controlling the resource sets across the component carrier set; and determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, whether the first resource set and the second resource set are activated or released. Communication manager 515 may be an example of an aspect of communication manager 810 described herein.

[0165] The actions performed by the communication manager 515 described herein can be implemented to achieve one or more potential advantages. For example, activating or releasing multiple resource sets across multi-component carriers can reduce control signaling within the wireless communication system, thereby reducing network overhead. Furthermore, by reducing the number of DCI messages used to activate or release resources, the power consumption of the UE 115 can be reduced.

[0166] By activating or releasing multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers via individual DCI messages, the processor of UE 115 (e.g., the processor controlling receiver 510, communication manager 515, transmitter 520, etc.) can reduce the processing resources used for wireless communication. For example, by activating or releasing multiple resource sets via individual DCI messages, UE 115 can reduce the number of times the processor increases processing power and activates processing units to handle downlink reception of DCI messages.

[0167] The communication manager 515 or its sub-components may be implemented by hardware, code (e.g., software or firmware), or any combination thereof executed by a processor. If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functionality of the communication manager 515 or its sub-components may be performed by a general-purpose processor, digital signal processor (DSP), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described in this disclosure.

[0168] The communication manager 515 or its sub-components may be physically located in different locations, including multiple parts distributed to enable one or more physical components to function in different physical locations. In some examples, the communication manager 515 or its sub-components may be separate and distinct components, according to various aspects of this disclosure. In some examples, the communication manager 515 or its sub-components may be combined with one or more other hardware components, including but not limited to input / output (I / O) components, transceivers, network servers, another computing device, one or more other components described in this disclosure, and combinations thereof according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0169] Transmitter 520 can transmit signals generated by other components of device 505. In some examples, transmitter 520 may be co-located with receiver 510 in a transceiver module. For example, transmitter 520 may be a reference... Figure 8 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 820 described. The transmitter 520 may utilize a single antenna or an antenna set.

[0170] Figure 6 A block diagram 600 of an apparatus 605 supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release resource technique according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 605 may be an example of an aspect of apparatus 505 or UE 115 as described herein. Apparatus 605 may include a receiver 610, a communications manager 615, and a transmitter 635. Apparatus 605 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0171] Receiver 610 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to multi-component carrier activation and release techniques). The information can be passed to other components of device 605. Receiver 610 can be a reference. Figure 8 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 820 described. The receiver 610 may utilize a single antenna or an antenna set.

[0172] Communication manager 615 may be an example of an aspect of communication manager 515 as described herein. Communication manager 615 may include communication resource manager 620, DCI receiver manager 625, and activation / release manager 630. Communication manager 615 may be an example of an aspect of communication manager 810 as described herein.

[0173] The communication resource manager 620 can identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a resource set across a set of component carriers. The configuration includes at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, and the plurality of resource sets include at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set.

[0174] DCI receiver manager 625 can receive DCI messages on a first component carrier from a base station, the DCI messages including the DCI format of the set of cross-component carrier set control resources.

[0175] The activation / release manager 630 can determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, whether a first resource set or a second resource set is activated or released.

[0176] Transmitter 635 can transmit signals generated by other components of device 505. In some examples, transmitter 635 may be co-located with receiver 610 in a transceiver module. For example, transmitter 635 may be a reference... Figure 8 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 820 described. The transmitter 635 may utilize a single antenna or an antenna set.

[0177] In some cases, the communication resource manager 620, the DCI receiver manager 625, and the activation / release manager 630 may each be, or at least be, part of a processor (e.g., a transceiver processor, a radio processor, a transmitter processor, or a receiver processor). The processor may be coupled to memory and execute instructions stored in memory that enable the processor to perform or facilitate the features of the communication resource manager 620, the DCI receiver manager 625, and the activation / release manager 630 discussed herein. The transceiver processor may be co-located and / or communicate with (e.g., instructing its operation) the transceiver of the device. The radio processor may be co-located and / or communicate with (e.g., instructing its operation) the radio of the device (e.g., NR radio, LTE radio, Wi-Fi radio). The transmitter processor may be co-located and / or communicate with (e.g., instructing its operation) the transmitter of the device. The receiver processor may be co-located and / or communicate with (e.g., instructing its operation) the receiver of the device.

[0178] Figure 7 A block diagram 700 of a communication manager 705 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource technology according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. The communication manager 705 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 515, communication manager 615, or communication manager 810 described herein. The communication manager 705 may include a communication resource manager 710, a DCI receive manager 715, an activation / release manager 720, an NDI receive manager 725, a DCI configuration receive manager 730, and a UE capability message sending manager 735. Each of these modules may communicate with each other directly or indirectly (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0179] The communication resource manager 710 can identify a configuration for communication with a base station on a set of resources across a set of component carriers. The configuration includes at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, with each set including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier. In some cases, the first and second resource sets include a downlink resource set associated with a semi-persistent scheduling license, an uplink resource set associated with a configuration license, or a combination thereof.

[0180] DCI receive manager 715 can receive DCI messages on a first component carrier from a base station, the DCI message including the DCI format of that set of control resource sets across component carrier sets. In some examples, DCI receive manager 715 can identify a second indication in the DCI message. In some examples, DCI receive manager 715 can determine, based on the second indication and the configuration used by the UE to interpret the DCI message, that the DCI message can be configured to activate that set of resource sets. In some examples, DCI receive manager 715 can determine, based on the control resource set on which the DCI message is received, the search space, or both, that the DCI message is configured to activate that set of resource sets.

[0181] In some examples, the DCI receive manager 715 may determine the set of DCI message control resources based on determining that at least a portion of the DCI message is scrambled according to a configured scheduled radio network temporary identifier, wherein determining that one of the first resource set and the second resource set is activated or released is based on determining that at least a portion of the DCI message is scrambled according to the configured scheduled radio network temporary identifier. In some cases, the second indication in the DCI message includes the value of the carrier indicator field. In some cases, the DCI format of the received DCI message may be configured by the base station to perform one of scheduling, activating, or releasing resources on the component carrier set.

[0182] The activation / release manager 720 can determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, whether a first resource set or a second resource set is activated or released. In some examples, it determines whether the first RV field of the received DCI message contains a first value associated with the activation or release of that set of the resource set, or a second value associated with the scheduling of that set of the resource set. In some cases, the first indication includes the RV field, the MCS field, the FDRA field, or any combination thereof. In other cases, the first indication includes a combination of the RV field, the MCS field, and the FDRA field.

[0183] The NDI receiver manager 725 can receive a first NDI field of a DCI message, wherein determining whether a first resource set is activated or released is based on the value of the first NDI field. In some examples, the NDI receiver manager 725 can receive a second NDI field of a DCI message, wherein the first NDI field of the DCI message is associated with a first component carrier, and the second NDI field of the DCI message is associated with a second component carrier; and determining whether a second resource set is activated or released is based on the value of the second NDI field. In some cases, the first NDI field of the DCI message is associated with both a first and a second component carrier; and determining whether a second resource set is activated or released is based on the value of the first NDI field.

[0184] The DCI configuration receiver manager 730 can receive configuration from the base station for the UE to interpret DCI messages, wherein determining whether a first resource set or a second resource set is activated or released is based on the received configuration.

[0185] The UE capability message sending manager 735 can send UE capability messages to the base station. The UE capability messages indicate that the UE is configured to release two or more resource sets via a separate DCI message, wherein receiving the DCI message is based on sending the UE capability message.

[0186] In some cases, the Communication Resource Manager 710, DCI Receive Manager 715, Activation / Release Manager 720, NDI Receive Manager 725, DCI Configuration Receive Manager 730, and UE Capability Message Transmitter 735 may each be, or at least, part of a processor (e.g., a transceiver processor, a radio processor, a transmitter processor, or a receiver processor). The processor may be coupled to memory and execute instructions stored in memory that enable the processor to perform or facilitate the features of the Communication Resource Manager 710, DCI Receive Manager 715, Activation / Release Manager 720, NDI Receive Manager 725, DCI Configuration Receive Manager 730, and UE Capability Message Transmitter 735 discussed herein.

[0187] Figure 8 A diagram of a system 800 according to an aspect of this disclosure is shown, which includes a device 805 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release technology. Device 805 may be an example of or include components of device 505, device 605, or UE 115 as described herein. Device 805 may include components for bidirectional voice and data communication, including components for transmitting and receiving communications, including a communication manager 810, an I / O controller 815, a transceiver 820, an antenna 825, a memory 830, and a processor 840. These components may communicate electronically via one or more buses (e.g., bus 845).

[0188] The communication manager 810 can identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a set of resources across a component carrier set, the configuration including at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, the multiple resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; receive a DCI message on the first component carrier from the base station, the DCI message including the DCI format of the set for controlling the resource set across the component carrier set; and determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, whether the first resource set and the second resource set are activated or released.

[0189] I / O controller 815 manages the input and output signals of device 805. I / O controller 815 can also manage peripheral devices not integrated into device 805. In some cases, I / O controller 815 can represent a physical connection or port to an external peripheral device. In other cases, I / O controller 815 can utilize, for example... The operating system may be a modem, keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or similar device, or an operating system known to exist. In other cases, the I / O controller 815 may represent or interact with a modem, keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or similar device. In some cases, the I / O controller 815 may be implemented as part of a processor. In some cases, a user may interact with the device 805 via the I / O controller 815 or hardware components controlled by the I / O controller 815.

[0190] As described above, transceiver 820 can communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas, wired or wireless links as described above. For example, transceiver 820 can represent a wireless transceiver and can communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. Transceiver 820 may also include a modem for modulating packets and providing the modulated packets to the antenna for transmission, and for demodulating packets received from the antenna.

[0191] In some cases, a wireless device may include a single antenna 825. However, in other cases, the device may have more than one antenna 825, which may be able to transmit or receive multiple wireless transmissions simultaneously.

[0192] Memory 830 may include random-access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). Memory 830 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 835, which includes instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform the various functions described herein. In some cases, memory 830 may contain a basic I / O system (BIOS), which controls basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0193] Processor 840 may include intelligent hardware devices (e.g., general-purpose processors, DSPs, central processing units (CPUs), microcontrollers, ASICs, FPGAs, programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, processor 840 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into processor 840. Processor 840 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory (e.g., memory 830) to cause device 805 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource techniques).

[0194] Code 835 may include instructions for implementing aspects of this disclosure, including instructions for supporting wireless communication. Code 835 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or other types of memory. In some cases, code 835 may not be directly executed by processor 840, but (e.g., when compiled and executed) may enable a computer to perform the functions described herein.

[0195] Figure 9 A block diagram 900 of an apparatus 905 supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release technique according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 905 may be an example of an aspect of base station 105 as described herein. Apparatus 905 may include a receiver 910, a communication manager 915, and a transmitter 920. Apparatus 905 may also include one or more processors, memory coupled to the one or more processors, and instructions stored in the memory that can be executed by the one or more processors to enable the one or more processors to perform resource activation and release across multi-component carriers as discussed herein. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0196] Receiver 910 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to multi-component carrier activation and release techniques). The information can be passed to other components of device 905. Receiver 910 can serve as a reference. Figure 12 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 1220 described. The receiver 910 may utilize a single antenna or an antenna set.

[0197] Communication manager 915 can identify a configuration for communicating with the UE on a set of resources across a component carrier set, the configuration including at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, the multiple resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; determine that the first resource set and the second resource set will be activated or released; and send a DCI message to the UE on the first component carrier, the DCI message including a first indication indicating that the first resource set and the second resource set will be activated or released, the DCI message including the DCI format of the set controlling the resource set across the component carrier set. Communication manager 915 may be an example of an aspect of communication manager 1210 described herein.

[0198] The actions performed by the communication manager 915 described herein can be implemented to achieve one or more potential advantages. For example, activating or releasing multiple resource sets across multi-component carriers can reduce control signaling within the wireless communication system, thereby reducing network overhead. Furthermore, by reducing the number of DCI messages used to activate or release resources, the power consumption of the base station 105 can be reduced.

[0199] By activating or releasing multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers via individual DCI messages, the processor of base station 105 (e.g., the processor controlling receiver 910, communication manager 915, transmitter 920, etc.) can reduce the processing resources used for wireless communication. For example, by activating or releasing multiple resource sets via individual DCI messages, base station 105 can reduce the number of times the processor increases processing capacity and activates processing units to handle downlink reception of DCI messages.

[0200] The communication manager 915 or its sub-components may be implemented by 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 915 or its sub-components may be performed by a general-purpose processor, DSP, ASIC, FPGA, or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described in this disclosure.

[0201] The communication manager 915 or its sub-components may be physically located in different locations, including multiple parts distributed to enable one or more physical components to function in different physical locations. In some examples, the communication manager 915 or its sub-components may be separate and distinct components, according to various aspects of this disclosure. In some examples, the communication manager 915 or its sub-components may be combined with one or more other hardware components, including but not limited to input / output (I / O) components, transceivers, network servers, another computing device, one or more other components described in this disclosure, and combinations thereof according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0202] Transmitter 920 can transmit signals generated by other components of device 905. In some examples, transmitter 920 may be co-located with receiver 910 in a transceiver module. For example, transmitter 920 may be a reference... Figure 12 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 1220 described. The transmitter 920 may utilize a single antenna or an antenna set.

[0203] Figure 10 A block diagram 1000 of an apparatus 1005 supporting a multi-component carrier activation and release resource technique according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 1005 may be an example of aspects of apparatus 905 or base station 105 described herein. Apparatus 1005 may include receiver 1010, communication manager 1015, and transmitter 1035. Apparatus 1005 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0204] Receiver 1010 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to multi-component carrier activation and release techniques). The information can be transmitted to other components of device 1005. Receiver 1010 can serve as a reference. Figure 12 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 1220 described. The receiver 1010 may utilize a single antenna or an antenna set.

[0205] Communication manager 1015 may be an example of an aspect of communication manager 915 described herein. Communication manager 1015 may include communication resource manager 1020, activation / release manager 1025, and DCI send manager 1030. Communication manager 1015 may be an example of an aspect of communication manager 1210 described herein.

[0206] The communication resource manager 1020 can identify a configuration for communicating with the UE on a resource set across a set of component carriers. The configuration includes at least a plurality of resource sets on multiple component carriers, and the plurality of resource sets include at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set.

[0207] The activation / release manager 1025 can determine whether the first resource set or the second resource set is activated or released.

[0208] The DCI transmission manager 1030 can transmit a DCI message to the UE on a first component carrier. The DCI message includes a first indication that a first resource set and a second resource set are either activated or released. The DCI message also includes the DCI format of the resource set across the component carrier set control set.

[0209] Transmitter 1035 can transmit signals generated by other components of device 1005. In some examples, transmitter 1035 may be co-located with receiver 1010 in a transceiver module. For example, transmitter 1035 may be a reference... Figure 12 Examples of aspects of the transceiver 1220 described. The transmitter 1035 may utilize a single antenna or an antenna set.

[0210] In some cases, the communication resource manager 1020, the activation / release manager 1025, and the DCI transmission manager 1030 may each be, or at least be, part of a processor (e.g., a transceiver processor, a radio processor, a transmitter processor, or a receiver processor). The processor may be coupled to memory and execute instructions stored in memory that enable the processor to perform or facilitate the features of the communication resource manager 1020, the activation / release manager 1025, and the DCI configuration receiver manager 1030 discussed herein. The transceiver processor may be co-located and / or communicate with (e.g., instructing its operation) the transceiver of the device. The radio processor may be co-located and / or communicate with (e.g., instructing its operation) the radio of the device (e.g., NR radio, LTE radio, Wi-Fi radio). The transmitter processor may be co-located and / or communicate with (e.g., instructing its operation) the transmitter of the device. The receiver processor may be co-located and / or communicate with (e.g., instructing its operation) the receiver of the device.

[0211] Figure 11 A block diagram 1100 of a communication manager 1105 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource techniques according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. The communication manager 1105 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 915, communication manager 1015, or communication manager 1210 described herein. The communication manager 1105 may include a communication resource manager 1110, an activation / release manager 1115, a DCI transmission manager 1120, an NDI transmission manager 1125, a DCI configuration transmission manager 1130, an encoding manager 1135, and a UE capability message receiving manager 1140. Each of these modules may communicate with each other directly or indirectly (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0212] The communication resource manager 1110 can identify a configuration for communicating with the UE on one set of resources across a set of component carriers. The configuration includes at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, with each resource set including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set. In some cases, the first and second resource sets include a downlink resource set associated with a semi-persistent scheduling license, an uplink resource set associated with a configuration license, or a combination thereof.

[0213] The activation / release manager 1115 can determine whether a first resource set or a second resource set is activated or released. In some examples, the activation / release manager 1115 determines which set of resources a DCI message can be configured to activate based on a second indication and the configuration used by the UE to interpret the DCI message. In some examples, the activation / release manager 1115 can determine which set of resources a DCI message is configured to activate based on the control resource set on which the DCI message was sent, the search space, or both. In some cases, the first indication includes the RV field, the MCS field, the FDRA field, or any combination thereof. In some cases, the first indication includes a combination of the RV field, the MCS field, and the FDRA field.

[0214] DCI transmission manager 1120 may transmit a DCI message to the UE on a first component carrier. The DCI message includes a first indication indicating that a first resource set and a second resource set will be activated or released. The DCI message includes the DCI format for that set of resource sets controlling the component carrier set. In some examples, DCI transmission manager 1120 may transmit a second indication in the DCI message to the UE. In some cases, the DCI message may also indicate that a second resource set will be activated or released based on a first value of a first RV field in the transmitted DCI message, a first value of a first RV field associated with the activation or release of that set of resource sets, and a second value of a first RV field associated with the scheduling of that set of resource sets. In some cases, the second indication in the DCI message includes a value of a carrier indicator field. In some cases, the DCI format of the received DCI message may be configured by the base station to perform one of scheduling, activating, or releasing resources on the component carrier set.

[0215] The NDI transmission manager 1125 can transmit a first NDI field of a DCI message, wherein the DCI message indicates, based on the value of the first NDI field, that a first resource set is activated or released. In some examples, the NDI transmission manager 1125 can transmit a second NDI field of a DCI message, wherein the first NDI field of the DCI message is associated with a first component carrier, the second NDI field of the DCI message is associated with a second component carrier, and the DCI message indicates, based on the value of the second NDI field, that a second resource set is activated or released. In some cases, the first NDI field of the DCI message is associated with both a first and a second component carrier, and the DCI message indicates, based on the value of the first NDI field, that a second resource set is activated or released.

[0216] The DCI configuration sending manager 1130 can send a configuration to the UE for the UE to interpret DCI messages, wherein determining whether the first resource set or the second resource set is activated or released is based on the sent configuration.

[0217] Encoding manager 1135 can encode at least a portion of a DCI message according to a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier to indicate that a first resource set and a second resource set will be activated or released.

[0218] The UE capability message receiving manager 1140 can receive UE capability messages from the UE, which indicate that the UE is configured to release two or more resource sets via a separate DCI message, wherein sending the DCI message is based on receiving the UE capability message.

[0219] In some cases, the Communication Resource Manager 1110, Activation / Release Manager 1115, DCI Transmission Manager 1120, NDI Transmission Manager 1125, DCI Configuration Transmission Manager 1130, Encoding Manager 1135, and UE Capability Message Receiving Manager 1140 may each be, or at least be, part of a processor (e.g., a transceiver processor, a radio processor, a transmitter processor, or a receiver processor). The processor may be coupled to memory and execute instructions stored in memory that enable the processor to perform or facilitate the features of the Communication Resource Manager 1110, Activation / Release Manager 1115, DCI Transmission Manager 1120, NDI Transmission Manager 1125, DCI Configuration Transmission Manager 1130, Encoding Manager 1135, and UE Capability Message Receiving Manager 1140 discussed herein.

[0220] Figure 12 A diagram of a system 1200 according to an aspect of this disclosure is shown, which includes a device 1205 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release technology. Device 1205 may be an example of or include components of device 905, device 1005, or base station 105 as described herein. Device 1205 may include components for bidirectional voice and data communication, including components for transmitting and receiving communications, including a communication manager 1210, a network communication manager 1215, a transceiver 1220, an antenna 1225, a memory 1230, a processor 1240, and an inter-station communication manager 1245. These components may communicate electronically via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1250).

[0221] The communication manager 1210 can identify a configuration for communicating with the UE on a set of resources across a component carrier set, the configuration including at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, the multiple resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set; determine that the first resource set and the second resource set will be activated or released; and send a DCI message to the UE on the first component carrier, the DCI message including a first indication indicating that the first resource set and the second resource set will be activated or released, the DCI message including the DCI format of the set for controlling the resource set across the component carrier set.

[0222] The network communication manager 1215 can manage communication with the core network (e.g., via one or more wired backhaul links). For example, the network communication manager 1215 can manage the transmission of data communications by client devices (e.g., one or more UEs 115).

[0223] As described above, transceiver 1220 can communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas, wired or wireless links. For example, transceiver 1220 may represent a wireless transceiver and can communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. Transceiver 1220 may also include a modem for modulating packets and providing the modulated packets to the antenna for transmission, and for demodulating packets received from the antenna.

[0224] In some cases, a wireless device may include a single antenna 1225. However, in other cases, the device may have more than one antenna 1225, which may be able to transmit or receive multiple wireless transmissions simultaneously.

[0225] Memory 1230 may include RAM, ROM, or a combination thereof. Memory 1230 may store computer-readable code 1235, which includes instructions that, when executed, cause a processor (e.g., processor 1240) to perform the various functions described herein. In some cases, memory 1230 may contain a basic BIOS, which controls basic hardware or software operation, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0226] Processor 1240 may include intelligent hardware devices (e.g., general-purpose processors, DSPs, CPUs, microcontrollers, ASICs, FPGAs, programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, processor 1240 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some cases, the memory controller may be integrated into processor 1240. Processor 1240 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory (e.g., memory 1230) to cause device 1205 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource techniques).

[0227] Inter-site communication manager 1245 manages communication with other base stations 105 and may include a controller or scheduler for coordinating with other base stations 105 to control communication with UE 115. For example, inter-site communication manager 1245 may coordinate the scheduling of transmissions to UE 115 for various interference mitigation techniques such as beamforming or joint transmission. In some examples, inter-site communication manager 1245 may provide an X2 interface within LTE / LTE-A wireless communication network technology to facilitate communication between base stations 105.

[0228] Code 1235 may include instructions for implementing aspects of this disclosure, including instructions for supporting wireless communication. Code 835 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or other types of memory. In some cases, code 1235 may not be directly executed by processor 1240, but (e.g., when compiled and executed) may enable a computer to perform the functions described herein.

[0229] Figure 13 A flowchart illustrating a method 1300 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource techniques according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1300 can be implemented by the UE 115 or its components described herein. For example, operation of method 1300 can be described by reference to... Figures 5 to 8 The described communication manager is executed. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the UE's functional elements to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the functions described below.

[0230] In step 1305, the UE can identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a resource set across a set of component carriers. This configuration includes at least multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers, with each resource set including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier. Operation of step 1305 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of step 1305 may be referenced. Figures 5 to 8The described communication resource manager is executed.

[0231] At 1310, the UE can receive a DCI message on a first component carrier from the base station, the DCI message including the DCI format of that set of control resources across the component carrier set. Operation of 1310 can be performed according to the method described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1310 may be derived from references... Figures 5 to 8 The described DCI receiver manager is executed.

[0232] At 1315, the UE can determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, that either the first resource set or the second resource set is activated or released. The operation of 1315 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1315 may be referenced... Figures 5 to 8 The described activation / deactivation manager is executed.

[0233] Figure 14 A flowchart illustrating a method 1400 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource techniques according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1400 can be implemented by the UE 115 or its components described herein. For example, operation of method 1400 can be described by reference to... Figures 5 to 8 The described communication manager is executed. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the UE's functional elements to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the functions described below.

[0234] At 1405, the UE can identify a configuration for communicating with the base station on a set of resource sets across component carrier sets. This configuration includes at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, with each resource set including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set. Operation of 1405 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1405 may be derived from references... Figures 5 to 8 The described communication resource manager is executed.

[0235] At 1410, the UE can receive a DCI message on a first component carrier from the base station, the DCI message including the DCI format of that set of control resources across component carrier sets. Operation of 1410 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1410 may be derived from references... Figures 5 to 8 The described DCI receiver manager is executed.

[0236] At step 1415, the UE may receive the first NDI field of the DCI message. The operation at step 1415 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation at step 1415 may be referenced. Figures 5 to 8 The described NDI receiver manager is executed.

[0237] At 1420, the UE can determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, whether a first resource set or a second resource set is activated or released, wherein determining whether the first resource set is activated or released is based on the value of a first NDI field. The operation of 1420 can be performed according to the method described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1420 may be referenced. Figures 5 to 8 The described activation / deactivation manager is executed.

[0238] Figure 15 A flowchart illustrating a method 1500 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource techniques according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1500 can be implemented by the UE 115 or its components described herein. For example, operation of method 1500 can be described by reference to... Figures 5 to 8 The described communication manager is executed. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the UE's functional elements to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the functions described below.

[0239] In step 1505, the UE can identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a set of resource sets across a set of component carriers. This configuration includes at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, with each resource set including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set. Operation of step 1505 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of step 1505 may be derived from references... Figures 5 to 8 The described communication resource manager is executed.

[0240] At 1510, the UE can receive a DCI message on a first component carrier from the base station, the DCI message including the DCI format of that set of control resources across the component carrier set. Operation of 1510 can be performed according to the method described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1510 may be referenced. Figures 5 to 8 The described DCI receiver manager is executed.

[0241] In step 1515, the UE can receive configuration from the base station for interpreting DCI messages. Operation of step 1515 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of step 1515 may be referenced. Figures 5 to 8 The described DCI configuration receiver manager is executed.

[0242] At 1520, the UE can determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, whether a first resource set or a second resource set is activated or released, wherein the determination is based on received configuration. The operation of 1520 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1520 may be referenced... Figures 5 to 8 The described activation / deactivation manager is executed.

[0243] Figure 16 A flowchart illustrating a method 1600 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource techniques according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1600 can be implemented by the UE 115 or its components described herein. For example, operation of method 1600 can be described by reference to... Figures 5 to 8 The described communication manager is executed. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the UE's functional elements to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the functions described below.

[0244] In step 1605, the UE can identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a set of resource sets across a set of component carriers. This configuration includes at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, with each resource set including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the component carrier set and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the component carrier set. Operation of step 1605 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of step 1605 may be derived from references... Figures 5 to 8 The described communication resource manager is executed.

[0245] In step 1610, the UE may send a UE capability message to the base station, indicating that the UE is configured to release two or more resource sets via a separate DCI message. Operation of step 1610 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of step 1610 may be referenced. Figures 5 to 8 The described UE capability message sending manager is executed.

[0246] In step 1615, the UE can receive a DCI message on a first component carrier from the base station. This DCI message includes the DCI format for that set of control resources across the component carrier set, wherein receiving the DCI message is based on transmitting a UE capability message. The operation of step 1615 can be performed according to the method described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of step 1615 may be referenced. Figures 5 to 8 The described DCI receiver manager is executed.

[0247] At 1620, the UE can determine, based on a first indication in the DCI message, that either the first resource set or the second resource set is activated or released. The operation of 1620 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1620 may be referenced... Figures 5 to 8 The described activation / deactivation manager is executed.

[0248] Figure 17 A flowchart of a method 1700 supporting multi-component carrier activation and release resource techniques according to aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1700 can be implemented by a base station 105 or its components described herein. For example, operation of method 1700 can be described by reference to... Figures 9 to 12 The described communication manager executes. In some examples, the base station may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the base station may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the functions described below.

[0249] In 1705, the base station can identify a configuration for communicating with the UE on a set of resources across a set of component carriers. This configuration includes at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, with each resource set including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier. Operation of 1705 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1705 may be referenced. Figures 9 to 12 The described communication resource manager is executed.

[0250] In step 1710, the base station can determine that either the first resource set or the second resource set will be activated or released. The operation of step 1710 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of step 1710 may be derived from references... Figures 9 to 12 The described activation / deactivation manager is executed.

[0251] In step 1715, the base station may send a DCI message to the UE on the first component carrier. The DCI message includes a first indication indicating that a first resource set and a second resource set will be activated or released. The DCI message also includes the DCI format for the resource set across the component carrier set control set. Operation of step 1715 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of step 1715 may be referenced. Figures 9 to 12 The described DCI send manager is executed.

[0252] It should be noted that the methods described in this paper describe possible implementations; the operations and steps can be rearranged or otherwise modified, and other implementations may also be included. Furthermore, aspects from two or more methods can be combined.

[0253] The following provides an overview of various aspects of this disclosure:

[0254] Aspect 1: A method for wireless communication at a UE, comprising: identifying a configuration for communicating with a base station on multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers, the configuration including at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, the multiple resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier; receiving from the base station a downlink control information message on the first component carrier, the downlink control information message including a downlink control information format for controlling the multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers; and determining, at least in part, based on a first indication in the downlink control information message, that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released.

[0255] Aspect 2: According to the method of aspect 1, wherein the first indication includes a redundancy version field, a modulation and coding scheme field, a frequency domain resource allocation field, or any combination thereof.

[0256] Aspect 3: According to the method of aspect 2, the first indication includes a combination of a redundancy version field, a modulation and coding scheme field, and a frequency domain resource allocation field.

[0257] Aspect 4: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 3 further includes: receiving a first new data indicator field of a downlink control information message, wherein determining whether the first resource set is activated or released is based at least in part on the value of the first new data indicator field.

[0258] Aspect 5: According to the method of aspect 4, wherein the first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with the first component carrier and the second component carrier, and determining whether the second resource set is activated or released is based at least in part on the value of the first new data indicator field.

[0259] Aspect 6: The method according to any one of aspects 4 to 5 further includes: receiving a second new data indicator field of a downlink control information message, wherein a first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with a first component carrier, a second new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with a second component carrier, and determining that one of the activation or release of the second resource set is performed is based at least in part on the value of the second new data indicator field.

[0260] Aspect 7: According to the method of any one of Aspects 1 to 6, wherein determining that the first resource set and the second resource set are activated or released further includes: determining whether the first redundancy version field of the received downlink control information message contains a first value associated with the activation or release of the multiple resource sets or a second value associated with the scheduling of the multiple resource sets.

[0261] Aspect 8: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 7 further includes: receiving from the base station a configuration for the UE to interpret downlink control information messages, wherein determining that one of the first resource set and the second resource set is activated or released is at least partially based on the received configuration.

[0262] Aspect 9: The method according to aspect 8 further includes: identifying a second indication in the downlink control information message; and determining, at least in part based on the second indication and a configuration for the UE to interpret the downlink control information message, that the downlink control information message can be configured to activate multiple resource sets.

[0263] Aspect 10: According to the method of aspect 9, wherein the second indication in the downlink control information message includes the value of the carrier indicator field.

[0264] Aspect 11: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 10 further includes: determining, at least in part, based on a control resource set, a search space, or both on which the downlink control information message is received, that the downlink control information message is configured to activate multiple resource sets.

[0265] Aspect 12: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 11 further includes: determining that the downlink control information message controls a plurality of resource sets based at least in part on determining that at least a portion of the downlink control information message is scrambled according to a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier, wherein determining that one of the first resource set and the second resource set is activated or released is based at least in part on determining that at least a portion of the downlink control information message is scrambled according to a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier.

[0266] Aspect 13: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 12 further includes: sending a UE capability message to a base station, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is configured to release two or more resource sets via a separate downlink control information message, wherein receiving the downlink control information message is at least partially based on sending the UE capability message.

[0267] Aspect 14: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 13, wherein the first resource set and the second resource set include a downlink resource set associated with a semi-persistent scheduling license, an uplink resource set associated with a configuration license, or a combination thereof.

[0268] Aspect 15: According to the method of any one of Aspects 1 to 14, wherein the downlink control information format of the received downlink control information message can be configured by the base station to perform one of scheduling, activating, or releasing resources on multiple component carriers.

[0269] Aspect 16: A method for wireless communication at a base station, comprising: identifying a configuration for communicating with a UE on multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers, the configuration including at least multiple resource sets on multiple component carriers, the multiple resource sets including at least a first resource set on a first component carrier and a second resource set on a second component carrier; determining that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released; and sending a downlink control information message to the UE on the first component carrier, the downlink control information message including a first indication indicating that the first resource set and the second resource set are either activated or released, the downlink control information message including a downlink control information format for controlling the multiple resource sets across multiple component carriers.

[0270] Aspect 17: According to the method of aspect 16, wherein the first indication includes a redundancy version field, a modulation and coding scheme field, a frequency domain resource allocation field, or any combination thereof.

[0271] Aspect 18: According to the method of aspect 17, wherein the first indication includes a combination of a redundancy version field, a modulation and coding scheme field, and a frequency domain resource allocation field.

[0272] Aspect 19: The method according to any one of aspects 16 to 18 further includes: sending a first new data indicator field of a downlink control information message, wherein the downlink control information message indicates, at least in part, that a first resource set is activated or released based on the value of the first new data indicator field.

[0273] Aspect 20: According to the method of aspect 19, wherein the first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with the first component carrier and the second component carrier, and the downlink control information message indicates, at least in part, that the second resource set is activated or released based on the value of the first new data indicator field.

[0274] Aspect 21: The method according to any one of aspects 19 to 20 further includes: transmitting a second new data indicator field of a downlink control information message, wherein a first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with a first component carrier, a second new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with a second component carrier, and the downlink control information message indicates, at least in part, based on the value of the second new data indicator field, that a second resource set is activated or released.

[0275] Aspect 22: According to the method of any one of aspects 16 to 21, wherein the downlink control information message further indicates, at least in part, that the second resource set is activated or released based on a first value of a first redundancy version field of the transmitted downlink control information message, a first value of a first redundancy version field associated with the activation or release of a plurality of resource sets, and a second value of a first redundancy version field associated with the scheduling of a plurality of resource sets.

[0276] Aspect 23: The method according to any one of aspects 16 to 22 further includes: sending a configuration to the UE for the UE to interpret the downlink control information message, wherein determining that one of the first resource set and the second resource set is activated or released is at least in part based on the sent configuration.

[0277] Aspect 24: The method according to aspect 23 further includes: sending a second indication in the downlink control information message to the UE; and determining, at least in part based on the second indication and a configuration for the UE to interpret the downlink control information message, that the downlink control information message can be configured to activate multiple resource sets.

[0278] Aspect 25: According to the method of aspect 24, wherein the second indication in the downlink control information message includes the value of the carrier indicator field.

[0279] Aspect 26: The method according to any one of aspects 16 to 25 further includes: determining, at least in part, based on a control resource set, a search space, or both on which the downlink control information message is received, that the downlink control information message is configured to activate multiple resource sets.

[0280] Aspect 27: The method according to any one of aspects 16 to 26 further includes: encoding at least a portion of the downlink control information message according to a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier to indicate that one of the first resource set and the second resource set is activated or released.

[0281] Aspect 28: The method according to any one of aspects 16 to 27 further includes: receiving a UE capability message from the UE, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is configured to release two or more resource sets via a separate downlink control information message, wherein sending the downlink control information message is at least partially based on receiving the UE capability message.

[0282] Aspect 29: The method according to any one of Aspects 16 to 28, wherein the first resource set and the second resource set include a downlink resource set associated with a semi-persistent scheduling license, an uplink resource set associated with a configuration license, or a combination thereof.

[0283] Aspect 30: According to the method of any one of aspects 16 to 29, wherein the downlink control information format of the received downlink control information message can be configured by the base station to perform one of scheduling, activating, or releasing resources on multiple component carriers.

[0284] Aspect 31: An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE, comprising a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory, wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to perform the methods of any one of aspects 1 to 15.

[0285] Aspect 32: An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE, comprising at least one component for performing the method of any one of aspects 1 to 15.

[0286] Aspect 33: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE, the code containing instructions which can be executed by a processor to perform any of aspects 1 to 15.

[0287] Aspect 34: An apparatus for wireless communication at a base station, comprising a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory, wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to perform the methods of any one of aspects 16 to 30.

[0288] Aspect 35: An apparatus for wireless communication at a base station, comprising at least one component for performing the method of any one of aspects 16 to 30.

[0289] Aspect 36: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a base station, the code containing instructions which can be executed by a processor to perform any of aspects 16 to 30.

[0290] While various aspects of LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR systems may be described for illustrative purposes, and the terms LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR may be used in most of the description, the techniques described herein are applicable to networks beyond LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR networks. For example, the described techniques can be applied to a variety of other wireless communication systems, such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash OFDM, and other systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0291] The information and signals described herein can be represented using any of a variety of different processes and technologies. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips that may be referenced throughout the description can be represented by voltage, current, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, light fields or particles, or any combination thereof.

[0292] The various illustrative modules and components described in conjunction with the disclosure herein may be implemented or executed using a general-purpose processor, DSP, ASIC, CPU, FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but alternatively, the processor may be any processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. The processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors combined with a DSP core, or any other such configuration).

[0293] The functions described herein can be implemented in hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software executed by a processor, the functions can be stored or transmitted as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. 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 can be implemented using software executed by a processor, hardware, firmware, hardwired, or any combination thereof. Features implementing the functions can also be physically located in various locations, including being distributed so that multiple parts of the function are implemented in different physical locations.

[0294] Computer-readable media includes non-transitory computer storage media and communication media, encompassing any medium that facilitates the transfer of a computer program from one place to another. A non-transitory storage medium can be any available medium accessible by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. By way of example, and not limitation, a non-transitory computer-readable medium may include RAM, ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compact disk (CD) ROM or other optical disc storage, disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transitory medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code components in the form of instructions or data structures and is accessible by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. Furthermore, any connection is properly referred to as a computer-readable medium. For example, if software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then that coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of a computer-readable medium. As used herein, disks and optical discs include CDs, laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs, where disks typically reproduce data magnetically, while optical discs reproduce data optically using lasers. Combinations of these are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0295] As used herein, including in the claims, the word "or" used in a list of items (e.g., a list of items beginning with the phrase "at least one" or "one or more") signifies a list of inclusions, such as a list of at least one of A, B, or C meaning A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Furthermore, as used herein, the phrase "based on" must not be construed as a reference to a closed set of conditions. For example, an example step described as "based on condition A" may be based on conditions A and 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 "at least partially based on".

[0296] In the accompanying drawings, similar components or features may have the same reference numerals. Furthermore, various components of the same type can be distinguished by a dash following the reference numeral and a second designation used to differentiate between similar components. If only the first reference numeral is used in the description, the description applies to any similar component having the same first reference numeral, regardless of the second or other subsequent reference numerals.

[0297] The description herein, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes exemplary configurations and does not represent all examples that can be implemented or that are within the scope of the claims. The term "example" as used herein means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration," and not "preferred" or "superior to other examples." The detailed description includes specific details used to provide an understanding of the described techniques. However, these techniques 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 described examples.

[0298] The description provided herein is intended to enable those skilled in the art to implement or use this disclosure. Various modifications to this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and other variations can be applied to the general principles defined herein without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but is to be accorded the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: one or more processors, and memory coupled with the one or more processors, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: identify a configuration for communicating with a base station on a plurality of sets of resources across a plurality of component carriers, the configuration comprising the plurality of sets of resources on a plurality of component carriers, the plurality of sets of resources comprising at least a first set of resources on a first component carrier of the plurality of component carriers and a second set of resources on a second component carrier of the plurality of component carriers; receive, from the base station, a downlink control information message on the first component carrier, the downlink control information message comprising a downlink control information format that controls the plurality of sets of resources across the plurality of component carriers based at least in part on at least a portion of the downlink control information message being scrambled according to a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier; and determine that the first set of resources and the second set of resources are one of activated or released based at least in part on a first indication in the downlink control information message and the at least a portion of the downlink control information message being scrambled according to the configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the first indication comprises a redundancy version field, a modulation and coding scheme field, a frequency domain resource allocation field, or any combination thereof.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein, the first indication comprises a combination of the redundancy version field, the modulation and coding scheme field, and the frequency domain resource allocation field.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: receive a first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message, wherein determining that the first set of resources is one of activated or released is based at least in part on a value of the first new data indicator field.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein, the first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with the first component carrier and the second component carrier, and determining that the second set of resources is one of activated or released is based at least in part on the value of the first new data indicator field.

6. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: receive a second new data indicator field of the downlink control information message, wherein the first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with the first component carrier, the second new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with the second component carrier, and determining that the second set of resources is one of activated or released is based at least in part on a value of the second new data indicator field.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, to determine that the first set of resources and the second set of resources are one of activated or released, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: determine whether a first redundancy version field of the received downlink control information message contains a first value associated with activation or release of the plurality of sets of resources or a second value associated with scheduling of the plurality of sets of resources.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: receive, from the base station, a configuration for the UE to interpret the downlink control information message, wherein determining that the first set of resources and the second set of resources are one of activated or released is based at least in part on the received configuration.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: identifying a second indication in a downlink control information message, wherein the second indication in the downlink control information message comprises a value of a carrier indicator field; and determining, based at least in part on the second indication and a configuration for the UE to interpret the downlink control information message, that the downlink control information message is configured to activate a plurality of sets of resources.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: determine, based at least in part on a control resource set, a search space, or both, on which the downlink control information message is received, that the downlink control information message is configured to activate the plurality of sets of resources.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: transmit, to the base station, a UE capability message indicating that the UE is configured to release two or more sets of resources via separate downlink control information messages, wherein receiving the downlink control information message is based at least in part on transmitting the UE capability message.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the first set of resources and the second set of resources comprise a set of downlink resources associated with a semi-persistent scheduling grant, a set of uplink resources associated with a configured grant, or a combination thereof.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, a downlink control information format of the received downlink control information message is configurable by the base station to perform one of scheduling, activating, or releasing resources on a plurality of component carriers.

14. An apparatus for wireless communication at a base station, comprising: one or more processors, and memory coupled with the processors, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: identify a configuration for communicating with a user equipment (UE) on a plurality of sets of resources across a plurality of component carriers, the configuration comprising the plurality of sets of resources on the plurality of component carriers, the plurality of sets of resources comprising at least a first set of resources on a first component carrier of the plurality of component carriers and a second set of resources on a second component carrier of the plurality of component carriers; determine that the first set of resources and the second set of resources are to have one of activation or release performed; and transmit, to the UE on the first component carrier, a downlink control information message comprising a first indication that indicates that the first set of resources and the second set of resources are to have the one of activation or release performed based at least in part on at least a portion of the downlink control information message being scrambled according to a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier, the downlink control information message comprising a downlink control information format that controls the plurality of sets of resources across the plurality of component carriers based at least in part on at least a portion of the downlink control information message being scrambled according to the configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein, the first indication comprises a redundancy version field, a modulation and coding scheme field, a frequency domain resource allocation field, or any combination thereof.

16. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein, the one or more processors configured to cause the apparatus to: transmit a first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message, wherein the downlink control information message indicates that the first set of resources has the one of activation or release performed based at least in part on a value of the first new data indicator field.

17. A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: identifying a configuration for communicating with a base station on a plurality of sets of resources across a plurality of component carriers, the configuration including a plurality of sets of resources on a plurality of component carriers, the plurality of sets of resources including at least a first set of resources on a first component carrier of the plurality of component carriers and a second set of resources on a second component carrier of the plurality of component carriers; receiving, from the base station, a downlink control information message on the first component carrier, the downlink control information message including a downlink control information format that controls the plurality of sets of resources across the plurality of component carriers based at least in part on at least a portion of the downlink control information message being scrambled according to a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier; and determining that the first set of resources and the second set of resources are one of activated or released based at least in part on a first indication in the downlink control information message and the at least a portion of the downlink control information message being scrambled according to the configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein, The first indication includes a redundancy version field, a modulation and coding scheme field, a frequency domain resource allocation field, or any combination thereof.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein, The first indication includes a combination of a redundancy version field, a modulation and coding scheme field, and a frequency domain resource allocation field.

20. The method of claim 17, further comprising: receiving a first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message, wherein determining that the first set of resources is one of activated or released is based at least in part on a value of the first new data indicator field.

21. The method of claim 20, wherein, The first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with the first component carrier and the second component carrier, and determining that the second set of resources is one of activated or released is based at least in part on a value of the first new data indicator field.

22. The method of claim 20, further comprising: receiving a second new data indicator field of the downlink control information message, wherein the first new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with the first component carrier, the second new data indicator field of the downlink control information message is associated with the second component carrier, and determining that the second set of resources is one of activated or released is based at least in part on a value of the second new data indicator field.

23. The method of claim 17, wherein, Determining that the first set of resources and the second set of resources are one of activated or released further includes: determining whether a first redundancy version field of the received downlink control information message contains a first value associated with activation or release of the plurality of sets of resources or a second value associated with scheduling of the plurality of sets of resources.

24. The method of claim 17, further comprising: receiving, from the base station, a configuration for the UE to interpret the downlink control information message, wherein determining that the first set of resources and the second set of resources are one of activated or released is based at least in part on the received configuration.

25. The method of claim 24, further comprising: identifying a second indication in the downlink control information message, wherein the second indication in the downlink control information message includes a value of a carrier indicator field; and determining that the downlink control information message can be configured to activate the plurality of sets of resources based at least in part on the second indication and the configuration for the UE to interpret the downlink control information message.

26. The method of claim 17, further comprising: determining, based at least in part on a control resource set, a search space, or both, on which the downlink control information message is received, that the downlink control information message is configured to activate the plurality of resource sets.

27. The method of claim 17, further comprising: transmitting, to the base station, a UE capability message indicating that the UE is configured to release two or more resource sets via separate downlink control information messages, wherein receiving the downlink control information message is based at least in part on transmitting the UE capability message.

28. A method for wireless communication at a base station, comprising: identifying a configuration for communicating with a user equipment (UE) on a plurality of resource sets across a plurality of component carriers, the configuration comprising the plurality of resource sets on the plurality of component carriers, the plurality of resource sets comprising at least a first resource set on a first component carrier of the plurality of component carriers and a second resource set on a second component carrier of the plurality of component carriers; determining that the first resource set and the second resource set are subject to one of activation or release; and transmitting, to the UE on the first component carrier, a downlink control information message, the downlink control information message comprising a first indication indicating that the first resource set and the second resource set are subject to one of activation or release based at least in part on at least a portion of the downlink control information message being scrambled according to a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier, the downlink control information message comprising a downlink control information format that controls the plurality of resource sets across the plurality of component carriers based at least in part on at least a portion of the downlink control information message being scrambled according to the configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier.

29. An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising means for performing the steps of the method of any of claims 17-27 or claim 28.

30. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method of any of claims 17-27 or claim 28.

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