Techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) can establish a radio resource control (RRC) connection with a base station. The UE can receive, from the base station, parameters associated with a set of frequency bands, the parameters indicating a priority of each frequency band in the set of frequency bands. The UE can then measure one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of frequency bands based on the priority. The UE can then transmit, to the base station and after a time delay, a measurement report including measurements of the one or more frequency bands in the set of frequency bands.

Description

[0001] Cross-referencing

[0002] This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 110,911, filed November 6, 2020, entitled “TECHNIQUES FOR ENHANCED HANDLING OF NETWORK MEASUREMENTS”, and U.S. Patent Application No. 17 / 519,393, filed November 4, 2021, entitled “TECHNIQUES FOR ENHANCED HANDLING OF NETWORK MEASUREMENTS”, each of which is assigned to the assignee of this application. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates, for example, to wireless communications, and more specifically, to techniques for enhanced processing of network measurements. 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 may be able to 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 (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, improved LTE (LTE-A) systems, or LTE-A Pro systems) and fifth-generation (5G) systems (which may be referred to as New Radio (NR) systems). These systems may employ 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 Extended 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 simultaneously supporting communication with multiple communication devices (which may also be referred to as User Equipment (UE)).

[0005] The UE can measure frequency bands and send a measurement report of the frequency bands to the base station. However, the UE may not measure the frequency bands in any order, which may result in reports of lower quality frequency bands. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The described technology relates to improved methods, systems, devices, and apparatuses supporting enhanced processing of network measurements. The described technology provides a user equipment (UE) that measures a set of frequencies based on priority allocation of parameters received from the network. The UE can establish a radio resource control (RRC) connection with a base station. The UE can receive parameters associated with a set of frequency bands from the base station, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set. The UE can then measure one or more frequencies in at least one frequency band in the set based on the priority. The UE can then send a measurement report to the base station after a time delay, the measurement report including the measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set.

[0007] A method for wireless communication at a UE is described. The method may include: establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station; receiving from the base station parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands; measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the priority; and, after a time delay, sending a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0008] An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include: a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions may be executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: establish a radio resource control connection with a base station; receive from the base station parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands; measure one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands, at least in part based on the priority; and, after a time delay, send a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0009] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include: a unit for establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station; a unit for receiving from the base station parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands; a unit for measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the priority; and a unit for sending a measurement report to the base station after a time delay, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0010] A non-transitory computer-readable medium is described, storing code for wireless communication at a UE. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to: establish a radio resource control connection with a base station; receive from the base station parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands; measure one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands, at least in part based on the priority; and, after a time delay, send a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0011] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, units, or instructions for performing: sending an indication to the base station of the priority of each frequency band in a set of the plurality of frequency bands; and a configuration for receiving the set of the plurality of frequency bands based on the indication.

[0012] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the indication of the priority may be based on the location of the UE. Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, units, or instructions for configuring measurement gaps for each of the set of multiple frequency bands based on the priority.

[0013] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first measurement gap may be associated with a first frequency band in the set of the plurality of frequency bands. In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the measurement includes a reference signal received power measurement or a reference signal received quality measurement, or a combination thereof.

[0014] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, units, or instructions for transmitting a measurement report of the first measurement based on the first measurement in the first frequency band satisfying a measurement threshold.

[0015] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the measurement thresholds include network measurement thresholds and UE measurement thresholds.

[0016] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, units, or instructions for sending the measurement report after the time delay based on one or more frequencies of at least one measurement satisfying a network measurement threshold and failing to satisfy a UE measurement threshold.

[0017] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, units, or instructions for performing measurements of one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of the plurality of frequency bands based on the time delay of sending the measurement report.

[0018] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the priority includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands in order of frequency range of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0019] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands in the order in which each frequency band exists in the database.

[0020] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the duplex configuration of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0021] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the priority includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the timing of the configuration for triggering each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0022] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the system bandwidth configuration of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0023] A method for wireless communication at a base station is described. The method may include: establishing a radio resource control connection with a UE; sending to the UE parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands; and receiving, after a time delay, a measurement report from the UE, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0024] An apparatus for wireless communication at a base station is described. The apparatus may include: a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions may be executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: establish a radio resource control connection with a UE; send to the UE parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands; and, after a time delay, receive from the UE a measurement report, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0025] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a base station is described. The apparatus may include: a unit for establishing a radio resource control connection with a UE; a unit for transmitting to the UE parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands; and a unit for receiving a measurement report from the UE after a time delay, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0026] A non-transitory computer-readable medium is described, storing code for wireless communication at a base station. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to: establish a radio resource control connection with a UE; send parameters to the UE associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands; and, after a time delay, receive a measurement report from the UE, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0027] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, units, or instructions for performing: receiving from the UE an indication of the priority for measuring the frequency band; and a configuration for transmitting a set of the plurality of frequency bands based on the indication.

[0028] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the indication may be based on the location of the UE. In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the measurement includes a reference signal received power measurement or a reference signal received quality measurement, or a combination thereof.

[0029] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, units, or instructions for receiving a measurement report of the first measurement based on a first measurement in a first frequency band satisfying a measurement threshold.

[0030] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the measurement thresholds include network measurement thresholds and UE measurement thresholds.

[0031] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, units, or instructions for receiving the measurement report after the time delay based on at least one measurement satisfying a network measurement threshold and failing to satisfy a UE measurement threshold.

[0032] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the priority includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands in order of frequency range of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0033] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands in the order in which each frequency band exists in the database.

[0034] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the duplex configuration of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0035] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the priority includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the timing of the configuration for triggering each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0036] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the system bandwidth configuration of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 Examples of wireless communication systems supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements are shown, according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0038] Figure 2Examples of wireless communication systems supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements are shown, according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0039] Figure 3 An example of a process flow supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements, based on various aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0040] Figure 4 and 5 A block diagram of an apparatus supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements, according to various aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0041] Figure 6 A block diagram of a communication manager supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements, according to various aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0042] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a system including devices supporting technologies for enhanced processing of network measurements is shown, according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0043] Figure 8 and 9 A block diagram of an apparatus supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements, according to various aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0044] Figure 10 A block diagram of a communication manager supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements, according to various aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0045] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a system including devices supporting technologies for enhanced processing of network measurements is shown, according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0046] Figures 12 to 15 A flowchart is shown illustrating a method for enhancing the handling of network measurements, supported by various aspects of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0047] A User Equipment (UE) can operate in a wireless communication system and communicate with network devices such as base stations. A UE can measure multiple objects (such as different frequency bands) to determine factors such as channel quality for each band. For example, a UE can measure multiple different Absolute Radio Channel Numbers (ARFCNs). In some cases, the UE may receive an indication of the multiple objects (e.g., frequency bands) for the UE to measure. In some cases, this indication may not include an indication of the order in which the UE can measure the frequency bands. Without any indication of order or priority, the UE may measure each frequency band in the order in which they are received or in another order, without prioritizing the measurements of the frequency bands.

[0048] For example, in some systems (e.g., fourth-generation (4G) systems, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems), the UE can configure the gaps for each measurement object in the same order as the network configures each measurement object (e.g., in the order in which the measurement object or frequency band is received). The UE can measure each frequency band based on the measurement gaps, and the UE can determine whether each measurement meets a threshold measurement level. If the measurement threshold is met, the UE can determine to send a measurement report to the network (e.g., a base station). The network can then identify the measured frequency band that meets the measurement threshold as a secondary cell group (SCG) on one of the cells for which the UE sent the measurement report. However, the network may add secondary cell groups to a cell based on the UE performing measurements in a random order. Therefore, the cell may not correspond to a high-quality or low-interference cell when compared to other frequency bands that have not yet been measured. For example, when other frequency bands can exceed the threshold by a large amount and therefore can correspond to a higher-quality cell, the UE may send a measurement report for a first frequency that meets the threshold. Furthermore, in some cases, the UE may not support gapless measurement, which could affect throughput and lead to performance degradation or increased latency.

[0049] Therefore, the UE can sort and prioritize a set of frequency bands indicated by the network based on a set of parameters. These parameters can be applied in ranking order, with parameters applied first, second, and so on, to sort and prioritize the frequency bands. Some examples of parameters may include one or more of the following: frequency range, presence of the frequency band in a database, duplex mode of the frequency band, trigger time to trigger (TTT) of the frequency band, bandwidth, or any combination of the above, to name just a few. These parameters can then be applied in ranking order. For example, the frequency range parameter can be applied first, followed by the presence of the frequency band in the database, then the duplex mode parameter, and so on. By applying the parameters in ranking order, the UE can generate a prioritized list of frequency bands. The UE can then open a set of measurement gaps for each frequency band based on the prioritized list (e.g., in descending order).

[0050] The UE can then perform measurements on the frequency bands based on the highest priority bands. The measurements can meet criteria set by the network. When a frequency band meets both network and UE criteria (e.g., UE thresholds), the UE can send a measurement report for that frequency band to the network. However, if the measurement is below a UE threshold (e.g., a threshold for Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) in dBm or a threshold for Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) in dB), the UE can delay sending the measurement report for a certain amount of time (e.g., a set number of milliseconds). Delaying the transmission of the measurement report to the network facilitates the measurement of other configured frequencies according to the ordered sequence. This allows the UE to consider other frequency band options before the frequency band measurement report is reported to the network.

[0051] Due to this latency, the scheduling for sending frequency band measurement reports may not be aligned with the scheduling for measuring frequency bands. However, this process allows the UE to identify frequency bands (e.g., corresponding to cells) that meet both network and UE thresholds. Once the UE identifies a cell that meets both thresholds, it can send a measurement report to the network, which includes an indication of the identified frequency band. Therefore, the UE can measure and report one or more frequency bands that have the least impact on throughput. In situations where the network can add cells as secondary cell groups (SCGs), prioritized frequency band measurements performed by the UE can prevent the network from adding SCGs to relatively weak cells.

[0052] First, aspects of this disclosure are described in the context of a wireless communication system. Then, aspects of this disclosure are described with respect to process flow. Further, aspects of this disclosure are illustrated by apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flowcharts relating to techniques for enhancing the handling of network measurements, and are described with reference to these diagrams.

[0053] Figure 1 Examples of wireless communication systems 100 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure are shown. 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, wireless communication system 100 may be a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, an improved LTE (LTE-A) network, an LTE-A Pro network, or a New Radio (NR) network. In some examples, wireless communication system 100 may support enhanced broadband communication, ultra-reliable (e.g., mission-critical) communication, low-latency communication, or communication with low-cost and low-complexity devices, or any combination thereof.

[0054] Base stations 105 can be distributed throughout a geographical 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 can provide a coverage area 110, and UE 115 and base station 105 can establish one or more communication links 125 on the coverage area 110. Coverage area 110 can be an example of a geographical area where base station 105 and UE 115 can support signal transmission according to one or more radio access technologies.

[0055] UE 115 can be distributed throughout the entire coverage area 110 of the wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 can be stationary, 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 document. The UE 115 described herein may be able to 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), such as... Figure 1 As shown in the image.

[0056] Base station 105 can communicate with core network 130, communicate with each other, or perform both operations. For example, base station 105 can interface with core network 130 via one or more backhaul links 132 (e.g., via S1, N2, N3, or other interfaces). Base station 105 can communicate with each other directly (e.g., directly between base stations 105) on backhaul link 120 (e.g., via X2, Xn, or other interfaces), or indirectly (e.g., via core network 130), or perform both operations. In some examples, backhaul link 120 may be or include one or more radio links.

[0057] One or more of the base stations 105 described herein may include, or may be referred to by those skilled in the art as, base station transceiver, radio base station, access point, radio transceiver, node B, evolved node B (eNB), next-generation node B or gigabit node B (any of which may be referred to as gNB), home node B, home evolved node B, or other suitable terms.

[0058] 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, and other examples. 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 communication (MTC) device, and other examples, which may be implemented in various articles such as electrical appliances, vehicles, meters, and other examples.

[0059] The UE 115 described in this document may be able to communicate with various types of devices, such as other UE 115s that can 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, and other examples, such as... Figure 1 As shown in the image.

[0060] 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 frequency spectrum resources having a defined physical layer structure for supporting communication link 125. For example, a carrier for communication link 125 may include a portion of a radio frequency spectrum band (e.g., a bandwidth portion (BWP)) that operates according to one or more physical layer channels for a given radio access technology (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). Each physical layer channel may carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling coordinating operation for the carrier, user data, or other signaling. Wireless communication system 100 can support communication with UE 115 using carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. Depending on the carrier aggregation configuration, UE 115 can be configured with multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers. Carrier aggregation can be used in conjunction with both frequency division duplex (FDD) component carriers and time division duplex (TDD) component carriers.

[0061] In some examples (e.g., in a carrier aggregation configuration), the carrier may also have acquisition or control signaling that coordinates operation against 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 Frequency Channel Number (EARFCN)) and may be positioned according to a channel grid for discovery by UE 115. The carrier may operate in standalone mode, where UE 115 may initiate 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.

[0062] 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).

[0063] A carrier can be associated with a bandwidth of the radio frequency spectrum, and in some examples, the carrier bandwidth can be referred to as the carrier or the “system bandwidth” of the wireless communication system 100. For example, the carrier bandwidth can be one of a plurality of defined bandwidths for a carrier for a 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) can have a hardware configuration that supports communication over a carrier bandwidth, or can be configured to support communication over a single carrier bandwidth in a set of carrier bandwidths. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may include a base station 105 or UE 115 that supports simultaneous communication via carriers associated with multiple carrier bandwidths. In some examples, each served UE 115 can be configured to operate on a portion (e.g., a subband, BWP) or all of the carrier bandwidth.

[0064] The signal waveform transmitted on a carrier can consist of multiple subcarriers (e.g., using multicarrier modulation (MCM) techniques such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) or Discrete Fourier Transform Extended OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM). In a system employing MCM, a resource element can include a symbol period (e.g., the duration of a modulation symbol) and a subcarrier, where the symbol period and subcarrier spacing are inversely related. The number of bits carried by each resource element can depend on the modulation scheme (e.g., the order of the modulation scheme, the coding rate of the modulation scheme, or both). Therefore, the more resource elements UE 115 receives and the higher the order of the modulation scheme, the higher the data rate can be for UE 115. Wireless communication resources can refer to a combination of radio frequency spectrum resources, temporal resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and the use of multiple spatial layers can further increase the data rate or data integrity used for communication with UE 115.

[0065] One or more digital schemes (numerologies) can be supported for a carrier, where the digital scheme may include a subcarrier spacing (Δf) and a cyclic prefix. A carrier can be divided into one or more BWPs with the same or different digital schemes. In some examples, UE 115 can be configured with multiple BWPs. In some examples, a single BWP for a carrier can be active at a given time, and communication for UE 115 can be restricted to one or more active BWPs.

[0066] It can be expressed in a basic unit of time (which can be, for example, T). s =1 / (Δf) max ·N f The sampling period is ) seconds, where Δf max This can represent the maximum supported subcarrier spacing, and N f The time interval for base station 105 or UE 115 can be represented as a multiple of the maximum supported Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) size. The time interval for communication resources can be organized based on radio frames, each having a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame can be identified by a System Frame Number (SFN) (e.g., ranging from 0 to 1023).

[0067] 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 be divided (e.g., in the time domain) into 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., this depends on the length of the cyclic prefix added before each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems 100, 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 the operating frequency band.

[0068] 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. Alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 can be dynamically selected (e.g., in a burst form of a shortened TTI (sTTI)).

[0069] 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. A control region (e.g., a control resource set (CORESET)) for physical control channels 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 group of UEs 115. For example, one or more of the UEs 115 can monitor or search for control regions against control information based on one or more search space sets, and each search space set can include one or more control channel candidates arranged in a cascaded manner at one or more aggregation levels. The aggregation level for control channel candidates can refer to the number of 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 control information to a particular UE 115.

[0070] Each base station 105 may provide communication coverage via one or more cells (e.g., 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., on a carrier) to communicate with base station 105 and may be associated with an identifier used to distinguish adjacent cells (e.g., Physical Cell Identifier (PCID), Virtual Cell Identifier (VCID), or other identifier). In some examples, a cell may also refer to a geographic coverage area 110 or a portion of geographic coverage area 110 (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 can range from small areas (e.g., structures, subsets of structures) to large areas. For example, a cell may be or include buildings, subsets of buildings, or external space between or overlapping geographic coverage areas 110, and other examples.

[0071] Macro cells can cover a relatively large geographical area (e.g., a radius of several kilometers) and can allow unrestricted access by UE 115 with a service subscription to a network provider supporting macro cells. In contrast, small cells can be associated with a lower-power base station 105 and can operate in the same or different (e.g., licensed, unlicensed) frequency bands as macro cells. Small cells can provide unrestricted access to UE 115 with a service subscription to a network provider, or restricted access to UE 115 associated with a small cell (e.g., UE 115 in a Closed Subscriber Group (CSG), or UE 115 associated with a user in a residence or office). Base station 105 can support one or more cells and can also support communication on one or more cells using one or more component carriers.

[0072] In some examples, a carrier can support multiple cells and can be configured with different cells based on different protocol types that can provide access for different types of devices (e.g., MTC, Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)).

[0073] In some examples, base station 105 may be mobile, and therefore provide communication coverage for mobile geographic coverage areas 110. In some examples, different geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies 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. 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.

[0074] The wireless communication system 100 can support synchronous or asynchronous operation. For synchronous operation, base stations 105 can have similar frame timing, and transmissions from different base stations 105 can be approximately time-aligned. For asynchronous operation, base stations 105 can have different frame timing, and in some examples, transmissions from different base stations 105 may not be time-aligned. The techniques described herein can be used for both synchronous and asynchronous operation.

[0075] Some UE 115 devices (such as MTC or IoT devices) can be low-cost or low-complexity devices and can provide automated machine-to-machine communication (e.g., via machine-to-machine (M2M) communication). M2M communication or MTC can refer to data communication technologies that allow devices to communicate with each other or with base station 105 without human intervention. In some examples, M2M communication or MTC can include communication from devices that have integrated sensors or meters to measure or capture information and relay such information to a central server or application that uses the information or presents it to humans interacting with the application. Some UE 115 devices can be designed to collect information or automate the behavior of machines or other devices. Examples of applications for MTC devices include smart metering, inventory monitoring, water level monitoring, equipment monitoring, healthcare monitoring, wildlife monitoring, climate and geological event monitoring, fleet management and tracking, remote security sensing, physical access control, and transaction-based billing.

[0076] Some UE 115s can be configured to operate in a power-saving mode, such as half-duplex communication (e.g., a mode that supports unidirectional communication via either transmission or reception, rather than simultaneous transmission and reception). In some examples, half-duplex communication may be performed at a reduced peak rate. Other power-saving techniques for UE 115 include entering a power-saving deep sleep mode when not engaged in active communication, when operating on limited bandwidth (e.g., according to narrowband communication), or when a combination of these techniques is used. For example, some UE 115s can be configured to operate using a narrowband protocol type associated with a defined portion or range (e.g., a set of subcarriers or resource blocks (RBs) within a carrier, within a carrier's guard band, or outside a carrier.

[0077] Wireless communication system 100 can be configured to support ultra-reliable communication or low-latency communication, or various combinations thereof. For example, wireless communication system 100 can be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) or mission-critical communication. UE 115 can be designed to support ultra-reliable, low-latency, or mission-critical functions (e.g., mission-critical functions). Ultra-reliable communication can include private or group communication and can be supported by one or more mission-critical services (such as mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT), mission-critical video (MCVideo), or mission-critical data (MCData)). Support for mission-critical functions can include service prioritization, and mission-critical services can 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 may also be able to communicate directly with other UE 115s on a device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., using peer-to-peer (P2P) or D2D protocols). One or more UE 115s utilizing D2D communication may be within the geographic coverage area 110 of base station 105. Other UE 115s in such a group may be outside the geographic coverage area 110 of base station 105, or otherwise unable to receive transmissions from base station 105. In some examples, groups of UE 115s communicating via D2D communication may 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 the scheduling of resources for D2D communication. In other cases, D2D communication is performed between UE 115s without involving base station 105.

[0079] In some systems, the D2D communication link 135 may be an example of a communication channel (such as a sidelink communication channel) between vehicles (e.g., UE 115). In some examples, the vehicle may communicate using vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, or some combination of these. The vehicle may signal information relating to traffic conditions, signal control, weather, safety, emergencies, or any other information relating to the V2X system. In some examples, a vehicle in a V2X system may communicate with roadside infrastructure (such as roadside units), or communicate with the network via one or more network nodes (e.g., base station 105) using vehicle-to-network (V2N) communication, or both.

[0080] Core network 130 can provide user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing, or mobility functions. Core network 130 can be an evolved packet core (EPC) or a 5G core (5GC), and can include at least one control plane entity (e.g., a mobility management entity (MME), access and mobility management function (AMF)) managing access and mobility, and at least one user plane entity (e.g., a serving gateway (S-GW), packet data network (PDN) gateway (P-GW), or user plane function (UPF)) routing packets to or interconnecting with external networks. The control plane entity can manage 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 the user plane entity, which can provide IP address allocation and other functions. The user plane entity can connect to IP service 150 for one or more network operators. IP services 150 may include access to the Internet, intranets, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or packet-switched streaming services.

[0081] 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 transport entities 145 (which may be referred to as a radio headend, smart radio headend, or transmit / receive point (TRP)). Each access network transport entity 145 may include one or more antenna panels. In some configurations, the various functions of each access network entity 140 or base station 105 may be distributed across individual network devices (e.g., radio headends and ANCs) or incorporated into a single network device (e.g., base station 105).

[0082] Wireless communication system 100 can operate using one or more frequency bands (e.g., in the range of 300 MHz to 300 GHz). The region from 300 MHz to 3 GHz can be referred to as the ultra-high frequency (UHF) region or decimeter band because the wavelength range extends from approximately one decimeter to one meter in length. UHF waves may be blocked or redirected by buildings and environmental features, but the waves can be sufficient to penetrate structures for use in macrocells to provide service to UE 115 located indoors. Compared to the transmission of smaller frequencies and longer waves using the lower frequencies (HF) or very high frequencies (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).

[0083] The wireless communication system 100 can also operate in the ultra-high frequency (SHF) region using a frequency band from 3 GHz to 30 GHz (also referred to as the centimeter band) or in the extremely high frequency (EHF) region of the spectrum (e.g., from 30 GHz to 300 GHz) (also referred to as the millimeter band). In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 can support millimeter-wave (mmW) communication between the UE 115 and the base station 105, and the EHF antennas of the corresponding device can be smaller and more closely spaced compared to UHF antennas. In some examples, this can facilitate the use of antenna arrays within the device. However, EHF transmissions may suffer even greater atmospheric attenuation and shorter distances compared to SHF or UHF transmissions. The techniques disclosed herein can be employed across transmissions using one or more different frequency regions, and the designated use of frequency bands across these frequency regions may vary depending on the country or regulatory authority.

[0084] Wireless communication system 100 can utilize both licensed and unlicensed radio frequency spectrum bands. For example, wireless communication system 100 can employ licensed assisted access (LAA), unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band (e.g., LTE unlicensed (LTE-U)) radio access technology, or NR technology in unlicensed frequency bands (such as the 5 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band). When operating in unlicensed radio frequency spectrum bands, devices (such as base station 105 and UE 115) can employ carrier sensing for collision detection and avoidance. In some examples, operation in unlicensed frequency bands can be based on carrier aggregation configurations that combine component carriers operating in licensed frequency bands (e.g., LAA). Operation in unlicensed spectrum can include downlink transmissions, uplink transmissions, P2P transmissions, or D2D transmissions, and other examples.

[0085] Base station 105 or UE 115 may be equipped with multiple antennas, which 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 (which may support MIMO operation or transmit or receive beamforming). For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays may be co-located at an antenna assembly, such as an antenna tower. In some examples, the antennas or antenna arrays associated with base station 105 may be located in different geographical locations. Base station 105 may have antenna arrays with multiple rows and columns of antenna ports that base station 105 can use 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. Alternatively or additionally, antenna panels may support radio frequency beamforming for signals transmitted via antenna ports.

[0086] 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. Such a technique can be called 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 combinations of antennas. 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 techniques include single-user MIMO (SU-MIMO) (where multiple spatial layers are transmitted to the same receiving device) and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) (where multiple spatial layers are transmitted to multiple devices).

[0087] Beamforming (which may also be referred to as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception) is a signal processing technique that can be used at a transmitting or receiving device (e.g., base station 105, UE 115) to form or guide an antenna beam (e.g., transmit beam, 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 relative to the orientation of the antenna array experience constructive interference, while others experience destructive interference. Adjustments to the signals transmitted via the antenna elements can include applying amplitude offset, phase offset, or both to the signals carried via the antenna elements associated with the transmitting or receiving device. The adjustments associated with each antenna element can be defined by a set of beamforming weights associated with an orientation (e.g., relative to the antenna array of the transmitting or receiving device, or relative to some other orientation).

[0088] As part of beamforming operations, base station 105 or UE 115 may use beam scanning techniques. For example, base station 105 may use multiple antennas or antenna arrays (e.g., antenna panels) to perform beamforming operations for directional communication with UE 115. Base station 105 may transmit some signals (e.g., synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) multiple times in different directions. For example, base station 105 may transmit signals according to different sets of beamforming weights associated with different transmission directions. Transmissions in different beam directions may be used (e.g., by a transmitting device (such as base station 105) or by a receiving device (such as UE 115)) to identify the beam direction for subsequent transmissions or receptions performed by base station 105.

[0089] Base station 105 may transmit signals (e.g., data signals associated with the receiving device) in a single beam direction (e.g., the direction associated with the 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 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 of the signal received by UE 115 with the highest signal quality or otherwise acceptable signal quality.

[0090] In some examples, multiple beam directions can be used to perform transmissions by a device (e.g., base station 105 or UE 115), and the device can use a combination of digital precoding or radio frequency beamforming to generate combined beams for (e.g., from base station 105 to UE 115) transmissions. UE 115 can report feedback indicating precoding weights for one or more beam directions, and this feedback can correspond to a configured number of beams spanning the system bandwidth or one or more subbands. Base station 105 can transmit reference signals that can be precoded or unprecoded (e.g., cell-specific reference signals (CRS), channel state information reference signals (CSI-RS)). UE 115 can provide feedback on beam selection, which can be a precoding matrix indicator (PMI) or codebook-based feedback (e.g., multi-panel type codebook, linear combination type codebook, port selection type codebook). Although these techniques are described with reference to signals transmitted by base station 105 in one or more directions, UE 115 may employ similar techniques to transmit signals multiple times in different directions (e.g., to identify beam directions for subsequent transmissions or receptions by UE 115) or to transmit signals in a single direction (e.g., to transmit data to a receiving device).

[0091] When receiving various signals (such as synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) from base station 105, the 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, by processing the received signals according to different antenna subarrays, by receiving according to different sets of receiving beamforming weights applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of the antenna array (e.g., different sets of directional listening weights), or by processing the received signals according to different sets of receiving beamforming weights applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of the antenna array (any of these operations can be referred to as "listening" according to different receiving configurations or receiving directions). 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). A single receiver configuration can be aligned to a beam direction determined based on listening in different receiver configuration directions (e.g., a beam direction determined to have the highest signal strength, highest signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), or otherwise acceptable signal quality based on listening in multiple beam directions).

[0092] 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 transmission over logical channels. The Media Access Control (MAC) layer can perform priority handling and multiplexing of logical channels to 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 (which support radio bearers for user plane data) between the UE 115 and the base station 105 or core network 130. At the physical layer, transport channels can be mapped to physical channels.

[0093] 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 correct data reception on communication link 125. HARQ can 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 throughput at the MAC layer under poor radio conditions (e.g., low signal and noise conditions). In some examples, the device can support same-slot HARQ feedback, where the device can provide HARQ feedback for data received in a previous symbol within a specific time slot. In other cases, the device can provide HARQ feedback in subsequent time slots or according to some other time interval.

[0094] UE 115 can measure a frequency set based on the priority of parameters received from the network via base station 105 or another network device. UE 115 can establish an RRC connection with base station 105. UE 115 can receive parameters associated with the frequency band set from base station 105, which indicate the priority of each frequency band in the frequency band set. UE 115 can then measure one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the frequency band set based on the priority. UE 115 can then send a measurement report to base station 105 after a time delay, the measurement report including the measurements of one or more frequency bands in the frequency band set.

[0095] Figure 2 Examples of wireless communication systems 200 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure are shown. In some examples, wireless communication system 200 may implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 (such as...) Figure 1(As shown in the diagram). For example, wireless communication system 200 may include base station 105 and UE 115, which may be referenced. Figure 1 Examples of corresponding devices are described. Wireless communication systems can illustrate examples of systems that support simultaneous transmission across multiple uplink channels on a resource set.

[0096] In some cases, UE 115 can establish an RRC connection with base station 105. Once the RRC connection is established, UE 115 can receive parameters 205 from base station 105 on downlink channel 215. Parameters 205 can be associated with a series of frequency bands, where these parameters indicate that UE 115 can use them to measure the priority of the associated frequency bands. For example, these parameters may include one or more of the following: frequency range (FR) of the frequency band, database presence, duplex mode, trigger time (TTT) or bandwidth, or any combination thereof. Parameters 205 can be applied to the series of frequency bands in a specific ranking order to prioritize the series of frequency bands. The ranking order to be applied for parameters 205 can also be indicated to UE 115 in signaling from base station 105, or UE 115 can determine the order.

[0097] For example, UE 115 can receive parameter 205 and determine that these parameters can be applied in a specific order. In some cases, this order can be frequency range, database presence, duplex mode, TTT configuration, and bandwidth configuration. Therefore, the frequency range parameter can be applied to the series of frequency bands first. For example, the frequency range corresponding to the first frequency range (e.g., FR2 NR) can take precedence over the frequency band corresponding to the second frequency range (e.g., FR1 LTE). In one example, the frequency range of the first frequency band can correspond to FR1, and the frequency range of the second frequency band can correspond to FR2. Parameter 205 can indicate that the frequency bands in the FR2 frequency range will be prioritized. Therefore, the second frequency band in FR2 can take precedence over the first frequency band. As a result, the series of frequency bands can be ordered such that the frequency bands in FR2 take precedence over the frequency bands in FR1.

[0098] Secondly, the database presence parameter can be applied to this series of frequency bands. Parameter 205 can indicate that frequency bands present in the database should be prioritized; therefore, frequency bands present in the database can take precedence over those not present in the database. As a result, the frequency bands can now be sorted in such a way that higher priority frequency bands are those present in the database and also in FR2.

[0099] Third, duplex mode parameters can be applied to this series of frequency bands. Parameter 205 can indicate that frequency bands in the Time Division Duplex (TDD) bands take precedence over Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) bands. Therefore, TDD bands can take precedence over FDD bands. As a result, the frequency bands can now be sorted in such a way that the higher-priority bands are those that exist in the database as TDD bands and correspond to FR2.

[0100] Fourth, the TTT parameter can be applied to this series of frequency bands. This can be done as follows: frequency bands with lower TTTs are prioritized over those with higher TTTs. Therefore, the frequency bands can be sorted in order from lowest to highest TTT. As a result, the frequency bands can now be sorted in such a way that the higher-priority bands have the lowest TTTs, are TDD bands, exist in the database, and are in FR2.

[0101] Fifth, bandwidth parameters can be applied to this series of frequency bands. This can be done as follows: frequency bands with higher bandwidth are prioritized over those with lower bandwidth. Therefore, the frequency bands can be sorted in order from highest to lowest bandwidth. As a result, the frequency bands can now be sorted in such a way that the higher-priority bands have the highest bandwidth, lowest TTT, are TDD bands, exist in the database, and are in FR2.

[0102] Once UE 115 has applied the parameters sequentially, the series of frequency bands can be sorted into a priority list. UE 115 can then open gaps for the frequency bands in descending order of priority. For example, UE 115 can open gaps for the frequency bands in the first list, since the first frequency band corresponds to the highest priority frequency band. UE 115 can then open gaps for the frequency bands in the second list, since it corresponds to the second highest priority frequency band. UE 115 can continue until it has opened gaps for the series of frequency bands in descending order. Once the gaps have been opened, UE 115 can measure the frequency bands in descending order of priority.

[0103] UE 115 can identify network measurement thresholds. These thresholds may include an RSRP threshold, an RSRQ threshold, or both, set by base station 105. UE 115 can measure each frequency band in priority order, and UE 115 can determine whether the band measurement meets a network measurement threshold (e.g., meets an RSRP network threshold, an RSRQ network threshold, or both). UE 115 can then determine whether the band measurement meets a UE threshold (e.g., a UE measurement threshold different from the network measurement threshold), which may correspond to a threshold in dBm for RSRP measurements or in dB for RSRQ measurements (e.g., relative to the network measurement threshold, as set by the UE, indicated by the base station, or both). When a band measurement meets both the network and UE thresholds, the UE can send a measurement report for that band to the network. However, when the frequency band measurement does not meet the UE threshold (e.g., even if the measurement meets the network measurement threshold), the UE 115 can delay sending the measurement report for a set amount of time. Therefore, based on the delay, the UE 115 can continue measuring other frequency bands before reporting the frequency band measurement report.

[0104] In some examples, the network RSRP threshold can be set to -90dBm, and the network RSRQ threshold can be set to -15dB. In some cases, the UE RSRP threshold can be set to -85dBm (e.g., 5dBm greater than the network RSRP threshold), and the UE RSRQ threshold can be set to -10dB (e.g., 5dB greater than the network RSRQ threshold). The UE can measure a frequency band and determine that the RSRP for that band is -87dBm and the RSRQ for that band is -12dB. Therefore, the UE can determine that the -87dBm RSRP measurement for this frequency band meets (e.g., above) the network RSRP threshold of -90dBm, the -12dB RSRQ measurement for this frequency band meets (e.g., above) the network RSRQ threshold of -15dB, but the -87dBm RSRP measurement for this frequency band does not meet (e.g., below) the UE RSRP threshold of -85dBm, and the -12dB RSRQ measurement for this frequency band meets (e.g., below) the UERSRQ threshold of -10dB. Therefore, the UE can delay sending the measurement report for a set amount of time, allowing the UE to perform additional frequency band measurements (e.g., based on priority). In some examples, UE 115 can sort and measure three different frequency bands sequentially or by priority. If UE 115 wants to avoid delaying the measurement report, UE 115 can send a measurement report for the first frequency band (e.g., corresponding to the highest priority) to base station 105 without delay (if the first frequency band meets the network threshold). In this scenario, base station 105 can select a cell based on the first frequency band. However, while the second and third frequency bands have lower priority compared to the first frequency band, they can correspond to measurements that satisfy both network and UE thresholds. By delaying the transmission of measurement reports for the frequency bands used for the first measurement, UE 115 can ensure that it can send measurement reports for the frequency bands corresponding to higher quality and lower interference to base station 105 first.

[0105] In another scenario, UE 115 can sort the set of frequency bands identified by UE 115 based on a set of parameters. UE 115 can send an indication of the sorted frequency bands to base station 105. This allows base station 105 to verify or modify the prioritized list based on other factors of UE 115. In some cases, base station 105 can modify the prioritized frequency band list based on load balancing at base station 105. Base station 105 can modify the prioritized list and then send an indication of the modified frequency band list (e.g., frequency band configuration) to UE 115. UE 115 can then use the prioritized list received and modified from base station 105 to determine the order of frequency band measurements.

[0106] Figure 3 An example of a process flow 300 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Process flow 300 can implement a wireless communication system 100 (such as...). Figure 1 (as shown) and wireless communication system 200 (as shown) Figure 2 (As shown in the diagram). Process flow 300 includes UE 115 and base station 105, which can be as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 Examples of UE 115 and base station 105 described herein. UE 115 and base station 105 may communicate as part of a wireless communication system (such as wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200).

[0107] At point 305, UE 115 and base station 105 can establish an RRC connection. The RRC connection can be an example of an RRC connection mode (e.g., RRC_Connected) for UE 115.

[0108] In some cases, UE 115 may send an indication to base station 105 of the priority of each frequency band in the frequency band set for measurement. In these cases, UE 115 may receive the configuration of the frequency band set based on this indication. The indication of priority may be based on the location of UE 115. For example, the indication of priority may include an indication of the frequency bands available to UE 115 at its location.

[0109] At 310, UE 115 can receive parameters associated with the frequency band set from base station 105. These parameters can indicate the priority of each frequency band in the frequency band set. UE 115 can sort each frequency band in the frequency band set based on these parameters. The priority can be determined by measuring each frequency band in the frequency band set in the order of frequency range, frequency band presence in the database, duplex configuration, TTT configuration, and system bandwidth configuration.

[0110] For example, UE 115 can first prioritize frequency bands based on frequency range. In this case, UE 115 can prioritize frequency bands corresponding to a first radio access technology (RAT) (e.g., NR, corresponding to FR2) over frequency bands corresponding to a second RAT (e.g., LTE, corresponding to FR1). Then, UE 115 can prioritize frequency bands based on their presence in a database, where UE 115 can prioritize frequency bands present in the database over those not present. Then, UE 115 can prioritize frequency bands based on duplex configuration. For example, UE 115 can prioritize frequency bands configured for TDD (e.g., NR TDD) over those configured for FDD (e.g., NR FDD). Then, UE 115 can prioritize frequency bands based on which frequency bands correspond to low TTT. Finally, UE 115 can prioritize frequency bands based on frequency bands corresponding to higher system bandwidth.

[0111] At 315, UE 115 can measure each frequency band in the frequency band set based on priority. Measurements may include RSRP measurements, RSRQ measurements, or both. UE 115 can perform measurements for each frequency band according to a priority order based on these parameters.

[0112] UE 115 can configure measurement gaps for each frequency band in the frequency band set based on priority. The first measurement gap can be associated with the first frequency band in the frequency band set.

[0113] At position 320, UE 115 can send a measurement report to base station 105, which includes measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of frequency bands. UE 115 can send a measurement report for the first measurement based on the first measurement of the first frequency band satisfying a measurement threshold. The measurement threshold may include a network measurement threshold and a UE measurement threshold. For example, UE 115 can measure the first frequency band, and UE 115 can determine that the first frequency band satisfies the network measurement threshold. UE 115 can then determine whether the measurement of the first frequency band also satisfies the UE measurement threshold. Then, UE 115 can determine whether to send a measurement report based on the first frequency band measurement satisfying both measurement thresholds.

[0114] UE 115 can also send a measurement report after a time delay based on at least one measurement satisfying a network measurement threshold but failing to satisfy a UE measurement threshold. UE 115 can perform additional measurements on one or more frequency bands in the frequency band set based on the delay in sending the measurement report (according to a priority list). For example, UE 115 can measure a first frequency band in the frequency band set. The measured first frequency may satisfy the network threshold but may not satisfy the UE measurement threshold. In this case, UE 115 can delay the transmission of the measurement report. UE 115 can continue measuring other frequency bands in the frequency band set during the delay. Therefore, UE 115 may be able to identify frequency bands with higher quality (e.g., satisfying both the network measurement threshold and the UE measurement threshold) compared to the first frequency band, and UE 115 can send a report for the identified frequency band.

[0115] Figure 4 A block diagram 400 illustrates a device 405 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure. Device 405 may be an example of various aspects of UE 115 as described herein. Device 405 may include a receiver 410, a transmitter 415, and a communications manager 420. Device 405 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0116] Receiver 410 may provide a unit for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for enhancing network measurement). The information may be transmitted to other components of device 405. Receiver 410 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of antennas.

[0117] Transmitter 415 may provide a unit for transmitting signals generated by other components of device 405. For example, transmitter 415 may transmit information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for enhancing network measurement). In some examples, transmitter 415 may be co-located with receiver 410 in a transceiver assembly. Transmitter 415 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0118] The communication manager 420, receiver 410, transmitter 415, or various combinations thereof, or various components thereof, may be examples of units for performing various aspects of the techniques for enhancing the handling of network measurements as described herein. For example, the communication manager 420, receiver 410, transmitter 415, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may support methods for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0119] In some examples, the communication manager 420, receiver 410, transmitter 415, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in communication management circuitry). The hardware may include a 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 configured to or otherwise support units for performing the functions described herein. In some examples, the processor and memory coupled to the processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., by executing instructions stored in memory by the processor).

[0120] Alternatively or concurrently, in some examples, the communication manager 420, receiver 410, transmitter 415, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented using code executed by a processor (e.g., as communication management software or firmware). If implemented using processor-executed code, the functionality of the communication manager 420, receiver 410, transmitter 415, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by a general-purpose processor, DSP, central processing unit (CPU), ASIC, FPGA, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices (e.g., units configured or otherwise supported for performing the functions described in this disclosure).

[0121] In some examples, the communication manager 420 may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 410, transmitter 415, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting). For example, the communication manager 420 may receive information from the receiver 410, send information to the transmitter 415, or integrate with the receiver 410, transmitter 415, or both to receive information, send information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0122] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 420 may support wireless communication at the UE. For example, the communication manager 420 may be configured or otherwise support units for establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station. The communication manager 420 may be configured or otherwise support units for receiving parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands from the base station, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. The communication manager 420 may be configured or otherwise support units for measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band (e.g., each frequency band) in the set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. The communication manager 420 may be configured or otherwise support units for sending a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0123] Figure 5 A block diagram 500 of an apparatus 505 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 505 may be an example of aspects of apparatus 405 or UE 115 as described herein. Apparatus 505 may include a receiver 510, a transmitter 515, and a communications manager 520. Apparatus 505 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0124] Receiver 510 may provide a unit for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for enhancing network measurement). The information may be transmitted to other components of device 505. Receiver 510 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of antennas.

[0125] Transmitter 515 may provide a unit for transmitting signals generated by other components of device 505. For example, transmitter 515 may transmit information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for enhancing network measurement). In some examples, transmitter 515 may be co-located with receiver 510 in a transceiver assembly. Transmitter 515 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0126] Device 505 or its various components may be examples of units for performing various aspects of techniques for enhancing network measurement as described herein. For example, communication manager 520 may include connection component 525, parameter component 530, measurement component 535, reporting component 540, or any combination thereof. Communication manager 520 may be examples of various aspects of communication manager 420 as described herein. In some examples, communication manager 520 or its various components may be configured to use receiver 510, transmitter 515, or both, or otherwise cooperate with receiver 510, transmitter 515, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting). For example, communication manager 520 may receive information from receiver 510, send information to transmitter 515, or be integrated in combination with receiver 510, transmitter 515, or both to receive information, send information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0127] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 520 may support wireless communication at the UE. The connectivity component 525 may be configured or otherwise supported to support units for establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station. The parameter component 530 may be configured or otherwise supported to support units for receiving parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands from the base station, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. The measurement component 535 may be configured or otherwise supported to support units for measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. The reporting component 540 may be configured or otherwise supported to support units for sending a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0128] Figure 6 A block diagram 600 illustrates a communication manager 620 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure. The communication manager 620 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 420, communication manager 520, or both as described herein. The communication manager 620 or its various components may be examples of units for performing various aspects of the techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements as described herein. For example, the communication manager 620 may include a connection component 625, a parameter component 630, a measurement component 635, a reporting component 640, a priority component 645, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0129] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 620 may support wireless communication at the UE. The connectivity component 625 may be configured or otherwise supported to support units for establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station. The parameter component 630 may be configured or otherwise supported to support units for receiving parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands from the base station, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. The measurement component 635 may be configured or otherwise supported to support units for measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. The reporting component 640 may be configured or otherwise supported to support units for sending a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0130] In some examples, the priority component 645 may be configured or otherwise supported as a unit for sending an indication to the base station of the priority of each frequency band in a set of multiple frequency bands for measurement. In some examples, the parameter component 630 may be configured or otherwise supported as a unit for configuring the set of multiple frequency bands to be received based on the indication. In some examples, the indication of priority is based on the location of the UE.

[0131] In some examples, measurement component 635 may be configured or otherwise support units for configuring measurement gaps for each frequency band in a set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. In some examples, a first measurement gap is associated with a first frequency band in a set of multiple frequency bands. In some examples, the measurement includes a reference signal received power measurement or a reference signal received quality measurement or a combination thereof.

[0132] In some examples, the reporting component 640 may be configured or otherwise support a unit for sending a measurement report of the first measurement based on the first measurement in the first frequency band meeting a measurement threshold. In some examples, the measurement threshold includes a network measurement threshold and a UE measurement threshold.

[0133] In some examples, the reporting component 640 may be configured or otherwise supported as a unit for sending a measurement report after a time delay based on at least one measurement meeting a network measurement threshold and failing to meet a UE measurement threshold.

[0134] In some examples, measurement component 635 may be configured or otherwise supported as a unit for performing measurements (e.g., additional measurements) on a set of multiple frequency bands based on the time delay of sending measurement reports.

[0135] In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands in the order of frequency range of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0136] In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands according to the order in which each frequency band exists in the database. In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the duplex configuration of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0137] In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the time configured to trigger each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the system bandwidth configuration of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0138] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a system 700 including a device 705 supporting enhanced processing for network measurements is shown according to various aspects of this disclosure. Device 705 may be an example of or including a device 405, device 505, or UE 115 as described herein. Device 705 may wirelessly communicate with one or more base stations 105, UE 115, or any combination thereof. Device 705 may include components for bidirectional voice and data communication, including components for transmitting and receiving communications, such as a communication manager 720, an input / output (I / O) controller 710, a transceiver 715, an antenna 725, a memory 730, a code 735, and a processor 740. These components may communicate electronically or be otherwise coupled (e.g., operational ground, communication ground, functional ground, electronic ground, electrical ground) via one or more buses (e.g., bus 745).

[0139] The I / O controller 710 can manage input and output signals for device 705. The I / O controller 710 can also manage peripheral devices not integrated into device 705. In some cases, the I / O controller 710 can represent a physical connection or port to an external peripheral device. In some cases, the I / O controller 710 can utilize, for example... This can be an operating system such as I / O controller 710 or another known operating system. Alternatively, I / O controller 710 may represent or interact with a modem, keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or similar device. In some cases, I / O controller 710 may be implemented as part of a processor (such as processor 740). In some cases, a user may interact with device 705 via I / O controller 710 or via hardware components controlled by I / O controller 710.

[0140] In some cases, device 705 may include a single antenna 725. However, in other cases, device 705 may have more than one antenna 725, which may be capable of transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions concurrently. Transceiver 715 may communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas 725, wired or wireless links as described herein. For example, transceiver 715 may represent a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. Transceiver 715 may also include a modem for modulating packets, providing modulated packets to one or more antennas 725 for transmission, and demodulating packets received from one or more antennas 725. Transceiver 715, or transceiver 715 and one or more antennas 725, may be examples of transmitter 415, transmitter 515, receiver 410, receiver 510, or any combination thereof or components thereof as described herein.

[0141] Memory 730 may include random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). Memory 730 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 735, which includes instructions that, when executed by processor 740, cause device 705 to perform the various functions described herein. Code 735 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, code 735 may not be directly executable by processor 740, but may cause a computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, in addition, memory 730 may also contain a basic I / O system (BIOS) that controls basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0142] Processor 740 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 740 may be configured to use a memory controller to operate a memory array. In other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into processor 740. Processor 740 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory (e.g., memory 730) to cause device 705 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements). For example, device 705 or components of device 705 may include processor 740 and memory 730 coupled to processor 740, processor 740 and memory 730 being configured to perform the various functions described herein.

[0143] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 720 can support wireless communication at the UE. For example, the communication manager 720 can be configured or otherwise supported to support units for establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station. The communication manager 720 can be configured or otherwise supported to support units for receiving from the base station parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. The communication manager 720 can be configured or otherwise supported to support units for measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. The communication manager 720 can be configured or otherwise supported to support units for sending a measurement report to the base station after a time delay, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0144] In some examples, the communication manager 720 may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with transceiver 715, one or more antennas 725, or any combination thereof to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting). Although the communication manager 720 is shown as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 720 may be supported or performed by processor 740, memory 730, code 735, or any combination thereof. For example, code 735 may include instructions executable by processor 740 to cause device 705 to perform various aspects of the techniques described herein for enhanced handling of network measurements, or processor 740 and memory 730 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0145] Figure 8 A block diagram 800 of an apparatus 805 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 805 may be an example of various aspects of base station 105 as described herein. Apparatus 805 may include a receiver 810, a transmitter 815, and a communication manager 820. Apparatus 805 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0146] Receiver 810 may provide a unit for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for enhancing network measurement). The information may be transmitted to other components of device 805. Receiver 810 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0147] Transmitter 815 may provide a unit for transmitting signals generated by other components of device 805. For example, transmitter 815 may transmit information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for enhancing network measurement). In some examples, transmitter 815 may be co-located with receiver 810 in a transceiver assembly. Transmitter 815 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0148] The communication manager 820, receiver 810, transmitter 815, or various combinations thereof, or various components thereof, may be examples of units for performing various aspects of the techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements as described herein. For example, the communication manager 820, receiver 810, transmitter 815, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may support methods for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0149] In some examples, the communication manager 820, receiver 810, transmitter 815, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in communication management circuitry). The hardware may include processors, DSPs, ASICs, FPGAs, or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof, configured to or otherwise support units for performing the functions described herein. In some examples, the processor and memory coupled to the processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., by executing instructions stored in memory by the processor).

[0150] Alternatively or concurrently, in some examples, the communication manager 820, receiver 810, transmitter 815, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented using code executed by a processor (e.g., as communication management software or firmware). If implemented using processor-executed code, the functionality of the communication manager 820, receiver 810, transmitter 815, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by a general-purpose processor, DSP, CPU, ASIC, FPGA, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices (e.g., a unit configured or otherwise supported for performing the functions described in this disclosure).

[0151] In some examples, the communication manager 820 may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 810, transmitter 815, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting). For example, the communication manager 820 may receive information from the receiver 810, send information to the transmitter 815, or integrate with the receiver 810, transmitter 815, or both to receive information, send information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0152] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 820 can support wireless communication at a base station. For example, the communication manager 820 can be configured or otherwise supported to support units for establishing a radio resource control connection with the UE. The communication manager 820 can be configured or otherwise supported to support units for sending parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands to the UE, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set. The communication manager 820 can be configured or otherwise supported to support units for receiving measurement reports from the UE after a time delay, the measurement reports including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0153] By including or configuring a communication manager 820 according to the examples described herein, device 805 (e.g., a processor that controls or is otherwise coupled to receiver 810, transmitter 815, communication manager 820, or a combination thereof) can support techniques for reducing power consumption and increasing battery life by efficiently determining which frequency bands to report to a base station. For example, communication manager 820 can identify the order in which frequency bands to be measured and determine which measurements meet thresholds for reporting. Therefore, communication manager 820 can help avoid sending unnecessary reports or reports for lower-quality frequency bands.

[0154] Figure 9 A block diagram 900 illustrates an apparatus 905 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure. Apparatus 905 may be an example of aspects of apparatus 805 or base station 105 as described herein. Apparatus 905 may include a receiver 910, a transmitter 915, and a communications manager 920. Apparatus 905 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0155] Receiver 910 may provide a unit for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for enhancing network measurement). The information may be transmitted to other components of device 905. Receiver 910 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0156] Transmitter 915 may provide a unit for transmitting signals generated by other components of device 905. For example, transmitter 915 may transmit information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for enhancing network measurement). In some examples, transmitter 915 may be co-located with receiver 910 in a transceiver assembly. Transmitter 915 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0157] Device 905 or its various components may be examples of units for performing various aspects of techniques for enhancing network measurement as described herein. For example, communication manager 920 may include connection establishment component 925, parameter transmission component 930, report reception component 935, or any combination thereof. Communication manager 920 may be examples of various aspects of communication manager 820 as described herein. In some examples, communication manager 920 or its various components may be configured to use receiver 910, transmitter 915, or both, or otherwise cooperate with receiver 910, transmitter 915, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting). For example, communication manager 920 may receive information from receiver 910, send information to transmitter 915, or be integrated in combination with receiver 910, transmitter 915, or both to receive information, send information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0158] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 920 may support wireless communication at a base station. The connection establishment component 925 may be configured or otherwise supported to support elements for establishing a radio resource control connection with the UE. The parameter transmission component 930 may be configured or otherwise supported to support elements for transmitting to the UE parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set. The report receiving component 935 may be configured or otherwise supported to support elements for receiving a measurement report from the UE after a time delay, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0159] Figure 10A block diagram 1000 of a communication manager 1020 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. The communication manager 1020 may be an example of aspects of a communication manager 820, a communication manager 920, or both as described herein. The communication manager 1020 or its various components may be examples of units for performing various aspects of techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1020 may include a connection establishment component 1025, a parameter sending component 1030, a report receiving component 1035, a priority indication component 1040, a frequency band component 1045, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0160] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 1020 may support wireless communication at a base station. The connection establishment component 1025 may be configured or otherwise supported to support elements for establishing a radio resource control connection with the UE. The parameter transmission component 1030 may be configured or otherwise supported to support elements for transmitting to the UE parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set. The report receiving component 1035 may be configured or otherwise supported to support elements for receiving a measurement report from the UE after a time delay, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set of multiple frequency bands, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0161] In some examples, the priority indication component 1040 may be configured or otherwise supported as a unit for receiving an indication from the UE of the priority of a frequency band for measurement. In some examples, the frequency band component 1045 may be configured or otherwise supported as a unit for configuring the transmission of a set of multiple frequency bands based on the indication. In some examples, the indication is based on the location of the UE.

[0162] In some examples, the measurement includes a reference signal received power measurement or a reference signal received quality measurement, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the report receiving component 1035 may be configured or otherwise support a unit for receiving a measurement report for a first measurement based on the first measurement meeting a measurement threshold in a first frequency band. In some examples, the measurement threshold includes a network measurement threshold and a UE measurement threshold.

[0163] In some examples, the report receiving component 1035 may be configured or otherwise supported for receiving a measurement report after a time delay based on at least one measurement satisfying a network measurement threshold and failing to satisfy a UE measurement threshold. In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands in the order of frequency range of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0164] In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands according to the order in which each frequency band exists in the database. In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the duplex configuration of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0165] In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the time configured to trigger each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. In some examples, prioritization includes measuring each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands based on the system bandwidth configuration of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands.

[0166] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a system 1100 including a device 1105 supporting enhanced processing for network measurements is shown according to various aspects of this disclosure. Device 1105 may be an example of device 805, device 905, or base station 105 as described herein, or a component including thereunder. Device 1105 may wirelessly communicate with one or more base stations 105, UE 115, or any combination thereof. Device 1105 may include components for bidirectional voice and data communication, including components for transmitting and receiving communications, such as a communication manager 1120, a network communication manager 1110, a transceiver 1115, an antenna 1125, a memory 1130, code 1135, a processor 1140, and an inter-station communication manager 1145. These components may communicate electronically or be otherwise coupled (e.g., operational ground, communication ground, functional ground, electronic ground, electrical ground) via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1150).

[0167] The network communication manager 1110 can manage communication with the core network 130 (e.g., via one or more wired backhaul links). For example, the network communication manager 1110 can manage the transmission of data communication to client devices (e.g., one or more UEs 115).

[0168] In some cases, device 1105 may include a single antenna 1125. However, in other cases, device 1105 may have more than one antenna 1125, which may be capable of transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions concurrently. Transceiver 1115 may communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas 1125 as described herein, or via a wired or wireless link. For example, transceiver 1115 may represent a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. Transceiver 1115 may also include a modem for modulating packets, providing modulated packets to one or more antennas 1125 for transmission, and demodulating packets received from one or more antennas 1125. Transceiver 1115, or transceiver 1115 and one or more antennas 1125, may be an example of transmitter 815, transmitter 915, receiver 810, receiver 910, or any combination thereof or components thereof as described herein.

[0169] Memory 1130 may include RAM and ROM. Memory 1130 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 1135, which includes instructions that, when executed by processor 1140, cause device 1105 to perform the various functions described herein. Code 1135 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, code 1135 may not be directly executable by processor 1140, but may cause a computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform the functions described herein. In some additional cases, memory 1130 may also contain a BIOS, which controls basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0170] Processor 1140 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 1140 may be configured to use a memory controller to operate a memory array. In other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into processor 1140. Processor 1140 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory (e.g., memory 1130) to cause device 1105 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements). For example, device 1105 or components thereof may include processor 1140 and memory 1130 coupled to processor 1140, processor 1140 and memory 1130 being configured to perform the various functions described herein.

[0171] Inter-site communication manager 1145 can manage communication with other base stations 105 and may include a controller or scheduler for cooperating with other base stations 105 to control communication with UE 115. For example, inter-site communication manager 1145 can coordinate the scheduling of transmissions to UE 115 to implement various interference mitigation techniques such as beamforming or joint transmission. In some examples, inter-site communication manager 1145 may provide an X2 interface within LTE / LTE-A wireless communication network technology to facilitate communication between base stations 105.

[0172] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 1120 may support wireless communication at a base station. For example, the communication manager 1120 may be configured or otherwise support units for establishing a radio resource control connection with the UE. The communication manager 1120 may be configured or otherwise support units for sending parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands to the UE, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set. The communication manager 1120 may be configured or otherwise support units for receiving measurement reports from the UE after a time delay, the measurement reports including measurements of one or more frequency bands in the set, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0173] By including or configuring the communication manager 1120 according to the examples described herein, the device 1105 can support techniques for identifying high-quality, low-interference frequency bands to be used for cells. The communication manager 1120 can operate efficiently to determine the set of frequency bands to be measured according to priority, and thus identify high-quality cells. Furthermore, the communication manager 1120 can save battery power by avoiding sending measurement reports for frequency bands that do not meet thresholds.

[0174] In some examples, the communication manager 1120 may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting) using or in cooperation with transceiver 1115, one or more antennas 1125, or any combination thereof. Although the communication manager 1120 is shown as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 1120 may be supported or executed by processor 1140, memory 1130, code 1135, or any combination thereof. For example, code 1135 may include instructions executable by processor 1140 to cause device 1105 to perform various aspects of techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements as described herein, or processor 1140 and memory 1130 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0175] Figure 12A flowchart illustrating a method 1200 for enhanced processing of network measurements, according to various aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Operation of method 1200 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1200 can be performed by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 7 The UE 115 described is used to perform this function. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the functional units of the UE to perform the described function. Alternatively, the UE can use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0176] At point 1205, the method may include establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station. The operation of point 1205 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of point 1205 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The described connection component 625 is used to perform this.

[0177] At 1210, the method may include receiving from a base station parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. The operation of 1210 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1210 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 6 The parameter component 630 described is used for execution.

[0178] At 1215, the method may include measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in a set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. The operation of 1215 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1215 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The measurement component 635 described herein is used to perform this measurement.

[0179] At 1220, the method may include, after a time delay, sending a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands from a set of multiple frequency bands. The operation of 1220 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1220 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The report component 640 described is used to perform this.

[0180] Figure 13 A flowchart illustrating a method 1300 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements, according to various aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Operation of method 1300 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1300 can be performed by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 7The UE 115 described is used to perform this function. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the functional units of the UE to perform the described function. Alternatively, the UE can use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0181] At 1305, the method may include establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station. The operation of 1305 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1305 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The described connection component 625 is used to perform this.

[0182] At 1310, the method may include receiving from a base station parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. The operation of 1310 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1310 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The parameter component 630 described is used for execution.

[0183] At 1315, the method may include sending an indication to the base station of the priority of each frequency band in a set of multiple frequency bands for measurement. The operation of 1315 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1315 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 6 The described priority component 645 is used for execution.

[0184] At 1320, the method may include a configuration for receiving a set of multiple frequency bands based on the instruction. The operation of 1320 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1320 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The parameter component 630 described is used for execution.

[0185] At 1325, the method may include measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in a set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. The operation of 1325 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1325 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The measurement component 635 described is used to perform this.

[0186] At 1330, the method may include, after a time delay, sending a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands from a set of multiple frequency bands. The operation of 1330 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1330 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The report component 640 described is used to perform this.

[0187] Figure 14A flowchart illustrating a method 1400 supporting techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements, according to various aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Operation of method 1400 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1400 can be performed by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 7 The UE 115 described is used to perform this function. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the functional units of the UE to perform the described function. Alternatively, the UE can use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0188] At point 1405, the method may include establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station. Operation at point 1405 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation at point 1405 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The described connection component 625 is used to perform this.

[0189] At 1410, the method may include receiving from a base station parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. The operation of 1410 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1410 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 6 The parameter component 630 described is used for execution.

[0190] At 1415, the method may include configuring measurement gaps for each frequency band in a set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. The operation at 1415 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation at 1415 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The measurement component 635 described is used to perform this.

[0191] At 1420, the method may include measuring one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band in a set of multiple frequency bands based on priority. The operation of 1420 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1420 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The measurement component 635 described is used to perform this.

[0192] At point 1425, the method may include, after a time delay, sending a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands from a set of multiple frequency bands. The operation at point 1425 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation at point 1425 may be derived from references... Figure 6 The report component 640 described is used to perform this.

[0193] Figure 15A flowchart illustrating a method 1500 for enhancing the handling of network measurements, according to various aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Operation of method 1500 can be implemented by a base station or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1500 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figures 8 to 11 The described base station 105 performs this function. In some examples, the base station may execute a set of instructions to control the functional units of the base station to perform the described function. Alternatively, the base station may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0194] At point 1505, the method may include establishing a radio resource control connection with the UE. Operation at point 1505 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation at point 1505 may be derived from references... Figure 10 The described connection establishment component 1025 is used to perform this.

[0195] At 1510, the method may include sending to the UE parameters associated with a set of multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the priority of each frequency band in the set of multiple frequency bands. The operation of 1510 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1510 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 10 The described parameters are sent to component 1030 for execution.

[0196] At 1515, the method may include receiving a measurement report from the UE after a time delay. The measurement report includes measurements of one or more frequency bands from a set of multiple frequency bands, said measurements being performed according to an indicated priority. The operation of 1515 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1515 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 10 The report receiving component 1035 described is used to perform this action.

[0197] The following provides an overview of various aspects of this disclosure:

[0198] Aspect 1: A method for wireless communication at a UE, comprising: establishing a radio resource control connection with a base station; receiving from the base station parameters associated with a plurality of frequency bands, the parameters indicating a priority of each of the plurality of frequency bands; measuring one or more frequencies of at least one of the plurality of frequency bands based at least in part on the priority; and, after a time delay, sending a measurement report to the base station, the measurement report including measurements of one or more of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0199] Aspect 2: The method according to aspect 1 further includes: sending an indication to the base station of the priority of each of the plurality of frequency bands for measuring; and receiving the configuration of the plurality of frequency bands at least in part based on the indication.

[0200] Aspect 3: According to the method of aspect 2, wherein the indication of the priority is at least partially based on the location of the UE.

[0201] Aspect 4: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 3 further includes: configuring the measurement gap for each of the plurality of frequency bands at least in part based on the priority.

[0202] Aspect 5: According to the method of aspect 4, wherein the first measurement gap is associated with a first frequency band among the plurality of frequency bands.

[0203] Aspect 6: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 5, wherein the measurement includes a reference signal received power measurement or a reference signal received quality measurement or a combination thereof.

[0204] Aspect 7: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 6 further includes: transmitting a measurement report of the first measurement based at least in part on the first measurement of the first frequency band satisfying a measurement threshold.

[0205] Aspect 8: According to the method of aspect 7, wherein the measurement threshold includes a network measurement threshold and a UE measurement threshold.

[0206] Aspect 9: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 8, wherein the time delay is at least in part based on at least one measurement satisfying a network measurement threshold and failing to satisfy a UE measurement threshold.

[0207] Aspect 10: The method according to aspect 9 further includes: performing measurements on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands based at least in part on the time delay of sending the measurement report.

[0208] Aspect 11: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 10, wherein the prioritization includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands in order of frequency range of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0209] Aspect 12: According to the method of aspect 11, wherein the priority includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands in the order in which each of the plurality of frequency bands exists in the database.

[0210] Aspect 13: The method according to aspect 12, wherein the prioritization includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands at least in part based on the duplex configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0211] Aspect 14: The method according to aspect 13, wherein the priority includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands at least in part based on the timing of the configuration for triggering each of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0212] Aspect 15: The method according to aspect 14, wherein the prioritization includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands at least in part based on the system bandwidth configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0213] Aspect 16: A method for wireless communication at a base station, comprising: establishing a radio resource control connection with a UE; sending to the UE parameters associated with a plurality of frequency bands, the parameters indicating a priority of each of the plurality of frequency bands; and receiving, after a time delay, a measurement report from the UE, the measurement report including measurements of one or more of the plurality of frequency bands, the measurements being performed according to the indicated priority.

[0214] Aspect 17: The method according to aspect 16 further includes: receiving from the UE an indication of the priority for measuring the frequency band; and transmitting a configuration of the plurality of frequency bands based at least in part on the indication.

[0215] Aspect 18: The method according to aspect 17, wherein the indication is at least partially based on the location of the UE.

[0216] Aspect 19: The method according to any one of Aspects 16 to 18, wherein the measurement includes a reference signal received power measurement or a reference signal received quality measurement or a combination thereof.

[0217] Aspect 20: The method according to any one of aspects 16 to 19 further includes: receiving a measurement report of the first measurement based at least in part on the first measurement of the first frequency band satisfying a measurement threshold.

[0218] Aspect 21: According to the method of aspect 20, wherein the measurement threshold includes a network measurement threshold and a UE measurement threshold.

[0219] Aspect 22: The method according to any one of Aspects 16 to 21, wherein the time delay is at least in part based on at least one measurement satisfying a network measurement threshold and failing to satisfy a UE measurement threshold.

[0220] Aspect 23: The method according to any one of aspects 16 to 22, wherein the prioritization includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands in order of frequency range of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0221] Aspect 24: The method according to aspect 23, wherein the priority includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands in the order in which each of the plurality of frequency bands exists in the database.

[0222] Aspect 25: The method according to aspect 24, wherein the prioritization includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands at least in part based on the duplex configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0223] Aspect 26: The method according to aspect 25, wherein the priority includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands at least in part based on the timing of the configuration for triggering each of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0224] Aspect 27: The method according to aspect 26, wherein the prioritization includes measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands at least in part based on the system bandwidth configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

[0225] Aspect 28: An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE, comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to perform the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 15.

[0226] Aspect 29: An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE, comprising at least one unit for performing the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 15.

[0227] Aspect 30: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE, said code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 15.

[0228] Aspect 31: An apparatus for wireless communication at a base station, comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to perform the method according to any one of aspects 16 to 27.

[0229] Aspect 32: An apparatus for wireless communication at a base station, comprising at least one unit for performing the method according to any one of aspects 16 to 27.

[0230] Aspect 33: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a base station, said code including instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to any one of aspects 16 to 27.

[0231] It should be noted that the methods described in this paper describe possible implementations, and the operations and steps can be rearranged or otherwise modified, and other implementations are possible. Furthermore, aspects from two or more methods can be combined.

[0232] While 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 extensively in the description, the techniques described herein apply beyond LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR networks. For example, the techniques described can be applied to a variety of other wireless communication systems, such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and other systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0233] The information and signals described herein can be represented using any of a variety of different techniques and methods. For example, the data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips mentioned throughout the description may be represented by voltage, current, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, light fields or particles, or any combination thereof.

[0234] The various illustrative blocks and components described herein can be implemented or performed 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).

[0235] The functions described herein can be implemented using hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented using software executed by a processor, the functions can be stored as one or more instructions or code on or transmitted through 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, hardwiring, or any combination of these. Features implementing the functions can also be physically located in various locations, including being distributed such that different parts of the functions are implemented in different physical locations.

[0236] Computer-readable media includes both non-transitory computer storage media and communication media, with communication media encompassing any medium that facilitates the transfer of computer programs from one place to another. Non-transitory storage media can be any available medium accessible by a general-purpose computer or a special-purpose computer. By way of example, and not limitation, non-transitory computer-readable media can include RAM, ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compressed optical disc (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 units in the form of instructions or data structures, and accessible by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer, or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. Furthermore, any connection is appropriately referred to as computer-readable media. 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 coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included within the definition of computer-readable media. As used herein, disks and optical discs include CDs, laser discs, optical discs, digital multifunction discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs, wherein disks typically copy data magnetically, while optical discs use lasers to copy data optically. The combinations described above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0237] As used herein (including in the claims), the word "or" in a list of items (e.g., a list of items ending with a phrase such as "at least one of" or "one or more of") indicates an inclusive list, such that a list of at least one of A, B, or C means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Furthermore, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should not be construed as a reference to a closed set of conditions. For example, an example step described as "based on condition A" could be based on both condition A and condition B without departing from the scope of this disclosure. In other words, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should be interpreted in the same way as the phrase "at least partially based on".

[0238] 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 and a second reference numeral following the reference numeral, used to differentiate between similar components. If only the first reference numeral is used in the specification, the description applies to any one of the similar components having the same first reference numeral, without regard to the second reference numeral or other subsequent reference numerals.

[0239] This document describes exemplary configurations in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, 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 "advantageous over other examples." The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing an understanding of the described techniques. However, these techniques can be implemented without these specific details. In some cases, known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concepts of the described examples.

[0240] The description herein is provided to enable those skilled in the art to implement or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to the present disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but is given the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: Establish radio resource control connections with network entities; Receive parameters associated with multiple frequency bands from the network entity, the parameters indicating the corresponding priority of each of the multiple frequency bands; One or more frequencies of the at least one frequency band among the plurality of frequency bands are measured, at least in part, based on the priority of at least one frequency band. as well as Sending a measurement report to the network entity, the measurement report including measurements of one or more of the plurality of frequency bands, wherein sending the measurement report includes: sending the measurement report to the network entity after a time delay when at least one measurement meets a network measurement threshold but does not meet a UE measurement threshold.

2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Send an indication to the network entity of the priority for measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands; as well as The configuration of the plurality of frequency bands is received at least in part based on the instructions.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein, The indication of the priority is based at least in part on the location of the UE.

4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: The measurement gap for each of the plurality of frequency bands is configured at least in part based on the priority.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein, The first measurement gap is associated with a first frequency band among the plurality of frequency bands.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The measurements include reference signal received power measurements or reference signal received quality measurements or combinations thereof.

7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: The measurement report of the first measurement is sent at least in part based on the first measurement of the first frequency band satisfying a measurement threshold.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The measurement thresholds include network measurement thresholds and UE measurement thresholds.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The time delay is at least in part based on at least one measurement satisfying a network measurement threshold and failing to satisfy a UE measurement threshold.

10. The method of claim 9, further comprising: Measurements of at least one of the plurality of frequency bands are performed based at least in part on the time delay in sending the measurement report.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The parameters include a frequency range associated with each of the plurality of frequency bands, and wherein measuring the one or more frequencies comprises measuring the one or more frequencies in the at least one frequency band based at least in part on the order of the frequency ranges of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein, The parameters include the existence of a database associated with each of the plurality of frequency bands, and wherein measuring the one or more frequencies comprises: measuring the one or more frequencies in the at least one frequency band based at least in part on the order in which the databases of each of the plurality of frequency bands exist.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein, The parameters include the duplex configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands, and wherein measuring the one or more frequencies comprises: measuring the one or more frequencies of the at least one frequency band based at least in part on the duplex configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

14. The method according to claim 13, wherein, The parameters include the timing for triggering the configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands, and wherein measuring the one or more frequencies comprises: measuring the one or more frequencies in the at least one frequency band based at least in part on the timing for triggering the configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein, The parameters include the system bandwidth configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands, and wherein measuring the one or more frequencies includes: measuring the one or more frequencies in the at least one frequency band based at least in part on the system bandwidth configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands.

16. A method for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: Establish a radio resource control connection with the user equipment (UE); The UE is sent parameters associated with multiple frequency bands, the parameters indicating the corresponding priority of each of the multiple frequency bands; as well as The UE receives a measurement report, which includes measurements of one or more of the plurality of frequency bands, the measurements being performed by the UE according to an indicated priority in the one or more frequency bands, and the measurement report being sent by the UE after a time delay when at least one measurement meets a network measurement threshold but not a UE measurement threshold.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: Receive from the UE an indication of the corresponding priority for measuring each of the plurality of frequency bands; as well as The configuration of the multiple frequency bands is transmitted based at least in part on the instructions.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein, The indication is based at least in part on the location of the UE.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein, The measurements include reference signal received power measurements or reference signal received quality measurements or combinations thereof.

20. The method of claim 16, further comprising: The measurement report of the first measurement is received at least in part based on the first measurement of the first frequency band satisfying a measurement threshold.

21. The method according to claim 20, wherein, The measurement thresholds include network measurement thresholds and UE measurement thresholds.

22. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The time delay is at least in part based on at least one measurement satisfying a network measurement threshold and failing to satisfy a UE measurement threshold.

23. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The parameters include a frequency range associated with each of the plurality of frequency bands, and the measurement is performed based on the frequency range.

24. The method according to claim 23, wherein, The parameters include the presence of each of the plurality of frequency bands in the database, and the measurement is performed based on the presence in the database.

25. The method according to claim 24, wherein, The parameters include the duplex configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands, and the measurement is performed according to the duplex configuration.

26. The method of claim 25, wherein, The parameters include the time for triggering the configuration of each of the plurality of frequency bands, and wherein the measurement is performed based on the time for triggering the configuration.

27. The method according to claim 26, wherein, The parameters include the system bandwidth configuration for each of the plurality of frequency bands, and the measurement is performed based on the system bandwidth configuration.

28. A user equipment (UE) for wireless communication, comprising: One or more memories that store processor-executable code; as well as One or more processors coupled to the one or more memories and individually or jointly operable to execute the code for causing the UE to execute the method according to any one of claims 1-15.

29. A network entity for wireless communication, comprising: One or more memories that store processor-executable code; as well as One or more processors coupled to the one or more memories and individually or jointly operable to execute the code for causing the network entity to perform the method according to any one of claims 16-27.

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