Hybrid transmission management

Abstract

A UE can receive, from a base station, scheduling information for a first DL transmission associated with a half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission associated with a full-duplex mode, determine a priority of the first and second DL transmissions, and monitor for a higher priority DL transmission of the first and second DL transmissions. The UE can transmit a first UL transmission associated with a half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission associated with a full-duplex mode, and the base station can determine a priority of the first and second UL transmissions. The priority can be determined by the duplex mode and content of the first and second DL transmissions and the first and second UL transmissions.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 17 / 112,878, filed December 4, 2020, entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MIXED TRANSMISSION”, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Background Technology Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to communication systems, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for managing mixed transmissions in half-duplex and / or full-duplex modes.

[0004] introduction

[0005] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide a variety of telecommunications services such as telephone, video, data, messaging, and broadcasting. Typical wireless communication systems employ multiple access technologies that enable communication with multiple users by sharing available system resources. Examples of such multiple access technologies include Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems, Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) systems, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) systems, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) systems, Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) systems, and Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) systems.

[0006] These multiple access technologies have been adopted in various telecommunications standards to provide a common protocol enabling different wireless devices to communicate at the city, country, region, and even global levels. An example telecommunications standard is 5G New Radio (NR). 5G NR is part of the continuous evolution of mobile broadband, promulgated by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to meet new requirements associated with latency, reliability, security, scalability (e.g., with the Internet of Things (IoT), and other requirements. 5G NR includes services associated with enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communications (mMTC), and ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC). Some aspects of 5G NR can be based on the 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard. There is a need for further improvements to 5G NR technology. These improvements can also be applied to other multiple access technologies and telecommunications standards that adopt them. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The following provides a brief overview of one or more aspects to offer a basic understanding of such aspects. This overview is not an exhaustive summary of all conceived aspects, nor is it intended to identify the key or decisive elements of all aspects, nor to define the scope of any or all aspects. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description that follows.

[0008] In one aspect of this disclosure, a method, computer-readable medium, and apparatus are provided. The apparatus may be a user equipment (UE) that receives from a base station scheduling information for a first downlink (DL) transmission associated with a half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission associated with a full-duplex mode, determines the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, and monitors the higher-priority DL transmission among the first and second DL transmissions. The priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission is determined based on the duplex mode of a first transmission group and a second transmission group. The UE may prioritize searching for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode over searching for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode. The UE may implicitly or explicitly determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission.

[0009] The UE may prioritize searching for a second DL transmission in a second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode over searching for a first DL transmission in a first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode. The priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission may be determined based on the content of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, which includes one of the following: the control resource set (CORESET) for the physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), the channel state information (CSI) reference transmission (RS) (CSI-RS), the physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH), or the synchronization transport block (SSB).

[0010] The first and second DL transmissions can be scheduled to transmit on different component carriers. Alternatively, they can be scheduled to transmit on the same component carrier. The first and second DL transmissions can be received on two different antenna panels.

[0011] The base station can schedule the UE to perform a first UL transmission included in a first UL transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission included in a second UL transmission group associated with full-duplex mode, determine a higher priority UL transmission between the first UL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and the second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode, and use the beam of the higher priority UL transmission to monitor the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

[0012] The priority of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission can be determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group. The priority of the first UL transmission and the second transmission can be further determined based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission, which includes one of the following: Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), Probe Reference Transmission (SRS), Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), or Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH).

[0013] To achieve the foregoing and related objectives, these one or more aspects include the features fully described below and specifically pointed out in the claims. Certain illustrative features of these one or more aspects are set forth in detail in the following description and drawings. However, these features merely indicate a few of the various ways in which the principles of these various aspects may be employed, and this description is intended to cover all such aspects and their equivalents. Brief description of the attached diagram

[0015] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless communication system and access network.

[0016] Figure 2A This is an example illustration of the first frame explaining various aspects of this disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2B This is a diagram illustrating an example of a DL channel within a subframe according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2C This is an example illustration of the second frame explaining various aspects of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2D This is a diagram illustrating an example of a UL channel within a subframe according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a base station and user equipment (UE) in an access network.

[0021] Figure 4A , 4B The diagram illustrates full-duplex wireless communication, along with the 4C.

[0022] Figure 5 Examples of in-band full-duplex (IBFD) resources and sub-band frequency division duplex (FDD) resources used for full-duplex communication are explained.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a call flow diagram for wireless communication methods.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of a wireless communication method.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a call flow diagram for wireless communication methods.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of a wireless communication method.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of a wireless communication method.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware implementation of the example device.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware implementation of the example device.

[0030] Detailed description

[0031] The detailed description that follows, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, is intended as a description of various configurations and is not intended to represent only the configurations in which the concepts described herein can be practiced. This detailed description includes specific details to provide a thorough understanding of the various concepts. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these concepts can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring such concepts.

[0032] Several aspects of a telecommunications system will now be described with reference to various apparatuses and methods. These apparatuses and methods will be described in detail below and explained in the accompanying drawings by various blocks, components, circuits, processes, algorithms, etc. (collectively, “elements”). These elements can be implemented using electronic hardware, computer software, or any combination thereof. Whether such elements are implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system.

[0033] As an example, an element, or any part of an element, or any combination of elements, may be implemented as a "processing system" including one or more processors. Examples of processors include: microprocessors, microcontrollers, graphics processing units (GPUs), central processing units (CPUs), application processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), reduced instruction set computing (RISC) processors, system-on-a-chip (SoCs), baseband processors, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), state machines, gated logic, discrete hardware circuits, and other suitable hardware configured to perform the various functionalities described throughout this disclosure. One or more processors in a processing system can execute software. Software should be broadly interpreted as instructions, instruction sets, code, code segments, program code, programs, subroutines, software components, applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executables, threads of execution, procedures, functions, etc., whether referred to as software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or other terms.

[0034] Accordingly, in one or more example embodiments, the described functionality can be implemented in hardware, software, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functionality can be stored or encoded as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media includes computer storage media. Storage media can be any available medium accessible to a computer. By way of example and not limitation, such computer-readable media may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), optical disc storage, magnetic disk storage, other magnetic storage devices, combinations of computer-readable media of the types described above, or any other medium capable of being used to store computer-executable code in the form of instructions or data structures accessible to a computer.

[0035] User equipment (UE) and / or base station can communicate in full-duplex mode and in half-duplex mode, in which uplink and downlink communication are exchanged at overlapping times in the same frequency band, in partially overlapping frequency bands, or in separate frequency bands. The UE and base station can use one or more directional beams to exchange communication, and uplink and / or downlink communication may include combinations of transmissions. The base station and UE can manage combinations of mixed transmissions. The UE can receive configurations or scheduling for a mixture of half-duplex and full-duplex signals, or for a mixture of half-duplex and full-duplex signals. For example, a mixture of half-duplex and full-duplex control signals, data signals, reference signals, etc., may exist. The mixed signals may be downlink signals and / or uplink signals. The aspects presented herein enable the UE to prioritize signals between different duplex modes (e.g., half-duplex or full-duplex).

[0036] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless communication system and access network 100. The wireless communication system (also known as a wireless wide area network (WWAN)) includes base station 102, UE 104, evolved packet core (EPC) 160, and another core network 190 (e.g., a 5G core (5GC)). Base station 102 may include macrocells (high-power cellular base stations) and / or small cells (low-power cellular base stations). Macrocells include base stations. Small cells include femtocells, picocells, and microcells.

[0037] Base station 102 configured for 4G LTE (collectively referred to as Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN)) can interface with EPC 160 via a first backhaul link 132 (e.g., S1 interface). Base station 102 configured for 5G NR (collectively referred to as Next Generation RAN (NG-RAN)) can interface with core network 190 via a second backhaul link 184. Among other functions, base station 102 can also perform one or more of the following functions: user data delivery, radio channel cryptography and cryptography decoding, integrity protection, header compression, mobility control functions (e.g., handover, dual connectivity), inter-cell interference coordination, connection establishment and release, load balancing, distribution of Non-Access Stratum (NAS) messages, NAS node selection, synchronization, Radio Access Network (RAN) sharing, Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS), subscriber and equipment tracking, RAN Information Management (RIM), paging, location, and delivery of alarm messages. Base station 102 can communicate with each other directly or indirectly (e.g., via EPC 160 or core network 190) on third backhaul link 134 (e.g., X2 interface). First backhaul link 132, second backhaul link 184 and third backhaul link 134 can be wired or wireless.

[0038] Base station 102 can wirelessly communicate with UE 104. Each base station 102 can provide communication coverage for its respective geographical coverage area 110. Overlapping geographical coverage areas 110 may exist. For example, small cell 102' may have coverage areas 110' that overlap with the coverage areas 110 of one or more macro base stations 102. A network that includes both small cells and macro cells may be referred to as a heterogeneous network. The heterogeneous network may also include a Home Evolved B Node (eNB) (HeNB) that can provide services to a restricted group referred to as a Closed Subscriber Group (CSG). The communication link 120 between base station 102 and UE 104 may include uplink (UL) (also known as reverse link) transmission from UE 104 to base station 102 and / or downlink (DL) (also known as forward link) transmission from base station 102 to UE 104. The communication link 120 may use multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna technologies, including spatial multiplexing, beamforming, and / or transmit diversity. These communication links may use one or more carriers. For each carrier allocated in a total of up to Yx MHz (x component carriers) for transmission in each direction, the base station 102 / UE 104 may use a spectrum with a bandwidth of up to Y MHz (e.g., 5, 10, 15, 20, 100, 400 MHz, etc.). These carriers may or may not be adjacent to each other. The allocation of carriers may be asymmetric with respect to DL and UL (e.g., more or fewer carriers may be allocated to DL compared to UL). Component carriers may include primary component carriers and one or more secondary component carriers. The primary component carrier may be referred to as the primary cell (PCell), and the secondary component carrier may be referred to as the secondary cell (SCell).

[0039] Some UEs 104 may communicate with each other using device-to-device (D2D) communication link 158. D2D communication link 158 may use DL / UL WWAN spectrum. D2D communication link 158 may use one or more sidelink channels, such as the Physical Sidelink Broadcast Channel (PSBCH), Physical Sidelink Discovery Channel (PSDCH), Physical Sidelink Shared Channel (PSSCH), and Physical Sidelink Control Channel (PSCCH). D2D communication can be achieved through a wide variety of wireless D2D communication systems, such as, for example, WiMedia, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, LTE, or NR.

[0040] The wireless communication system may further include a Wi-Fi access point (AP) 150 communicating with a Wi-Fi station (STA) 152 via a communication link 154, for example, in an unlicensed spectrum such as 5 GHz. When communicating in unlicensed spectrum, the STA 152 / AP 150 may perform a clear channel assessment (CCA) before communication to determine whether the channel is available.

[0041] Small cell 102' can operate in licensed and / or unlicensed spectrum. When operating in unlicensed spectrum, small cell 102' can employ NR and use the same unlicensed spectrum (e.g., 5 GHz, etc.) used by Wi-Fi AP 150. Small cell 102' employing NR in unlicensed spectrum can enhance access network coverage and / or increase access network capacity.

[0042] The electromagnetic spectrum is typically subdivided into various classes, bands, channels, etc., based on frequency / wavelength. In 5G NR, two initial operating bands have been designated as frequency ranges FR1 (410MHz–7.125GHz) and FR2 (24.25GHz–52.6GHz). The frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are generally referred to as the mid-band frequencies. Although a portion of FR1 is greater than 6GHz, FR1 is often (interchangeably) referred to as the “sub-6GHz” band in various documents and articles. Similar naming issues sometimes arise regarding FR2; although different from the Very High Frequency (EHF) band (30GHz–300GHz) designated as the “millimeter wave” band by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), FR2 is often (interchangeably) referred to as the “millimeter wave” band in various documents and articles.

[0043] In light of the foregoing, unless otherwise stated, it should be understood that, as used herein, the term "sub-6GHz" and the like can broadly refer to frequencies less than 6GHz, within FR1, or including intermediate frequency band frequencies. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, it should be understood that, as used herein, the term "millimeter wave" and the like can broadly refer to frequencies that can include intermediate frequency band frequencies, within FR2, or within the EHF band.

[0044] Whether it is a small cell 102' or a large cell (e.g., a macro base station), base station 102 may include and / or be referred to as an eNB, gB node (gNB), or another type of base station. Some base stations (such as gNB 180) may operate in conventional sub-6 GHz spectrum, millimeter wave frequencies, and / or near-millimeter wave frequencies to communicate with UE 104. When gNB 180 operates in millimeter wave frequencies or near-millimeter wave frequencies, gNB 180 may be referred to as a millimeter wave base station. Millimeter wave base station 180 may utilize beamforming 182 with UE 104 to compensate for path loss and short range. Base station 180 and UE 104 may each include multiple antennas, such as antenna elements, antenna panels, and / or antenna arrays, to facilitate beamforming.

[0045] Base station 180 may transmit beamformed signals to UE 104 in one or more transmission directions 182'. UE 104 may receive beamformed signals from base station 180 in one or more reception directions 182'. UE 104 may also transmit beamformed signals to base station 180 in one or more transmission directions. Base station 180 may receive beamformed signals from UE 104 in one or more reception directions. Base station 180 / UE 104 may perform beam training to determine the optimal reception and transmission directions for each of base station 180 / UE 104. The transmission and reception directions of base station 180 may be the same or different. The transmission and reception directions of UE 104 may be the same or different.

[0046] EPC 160 may include Mobility Management Entity (MME) 162, other MMEs 164, Serving Gateway 166, Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) Gateway 168, Broadcast Multicast Service Center (BM-SC) 170, and Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway 172. MME 162 may communicate with Home Subscriber Server (HSS) 174. MME 162 is the control node that handles signaling between UE 104 and EPC 160. Generally, MME 162 provides bearer and connection management. All user Internet Protocol (IP) packets are delivered through Serving Gateway 166, which is itself connected to PDN Gateway 172. PDN Gateway 172 provides UE IP address allocation and other functions. PDN Gateway 172 and BM-SC 170 are connected to IP Service 176. IP Service 176 may include the Internet, intranet, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), PS streaming service, and / or other IP services. The BM-SC 170 provides functionality for MBMS user service provisioning and delivery. The BM-SC 170 can serve as an entry point for content provider MBMS transmissions, authorize and initiate MBMS bearer services within a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN), and schedule MBMS transmissions. The MBMS gateway 168 can be used to distribute MBMS traffic to base station 102 within a Broadcast-Specific Service Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) area, and can be responsible for session management (start / stop) and collecting eMBMS-related billing information.

[0047] The core network 190 may include Access and Mobility Management Functions (AMF) 192, other AMFs 193, Session Management Functions (SMF) 194, and User Plane Functions (UPF) 195. AMF 192 may communicate with Unified Data Management (UDM) 196. AMF 192 is the control node that handles signaling between UE 104 and the core network 190. Generally, AMF 192 provides QoS flow and session management. All user Internet Protocol (IP) packets are transmitted through UPF 195. UPF 195 provides UE IP address allocation and other functions. UPF 195 connects to IP services 197. IP services 197 may include the Internet, intranet, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Packet Switched (PS) Streaming (PSS) services, and / or other IP services.

[0048] Base stations may include and / or be referred to as gNB, B-node, eNB, access point, base transceiver station, radio base station, radio transceiver, transceiver function, basic service set (BSS), extended service set (ESS), transmit / receive point (TRP), or some other suitable term. Base station 102 provides UE 104 with access to EPC 160 or core network 190. Examples of UE 104 include cellular phones, smartphones, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones, laptop devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), satellite radios, GPS devices, multimedia devices, video devices, digital audio players (e.g., MP3 players), cameras, game consoles, tablet devices, smart devices, wearable devices, vehicles, electricity meters, air pumps, large or small kitchen appliances, healthcare devices, implants, sensors / actuators, displays, or any other similar functional devices. Some UE 104 may be referred to as IoT devices (e.g., parking timers, oil pumps, ovens, vehicles, heart monitors, etc.). UE 104 may also be referred to as a station, mobile station, subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, radio unit, remote unit, mobile device, radio device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, radio terminal, remote terminal, handheld device, user agent, mobile client, client, or some other suitable term.

[0049] Refer again Figure 1 In some aspects, UE 104 may include a hybrid transmission management component 198 configured to manage hybrid transmission with base station transmit and receive. In some aspects, base station 180 may include a hybrid transmission management component 199 configured to manage hybrid transmission with base station transmit and receive. Although the following description may focus on 5G NR, the concepts described herein are applicable to other similar fields, such as LTE, LTE-A, CDMA, GSM, and other wireless technologies.

[0050] Figure 2A This is a diagram 200 illustrating an example of the first subframe within the 5G NR frame structure. Figure 2B Figure 230 is an example illustrating the DL channel within a 5G NR subframe. Figure 2C This is a diagram 250 illustrating an example of the second subframe within the 5G NR frame structure. Figure 2D Figure 280 illustrates an example of the UL channel within a 5G NR subframe. The 5G NR frame structure can be Frequency Division Duplex (FDD), where subframes within a specific set of subcarriers (carrier system bandwidth) are dedicated to either DL or UL; or it can be Time Division Duplex (TDD), where subframes within a specific set of subcarriers (carrier system bandwidth) are dedicated to both DL and UL. Figure 2A , 2CIn the provided example, the 5G NR frame structure is assumed to be TDD, where subframe 4 is configured with slot format 28 (mostly DL) and subframe 3 is configured with slot format 1 (all UL), where D is DL, U is UL, and F is for flexible use between DL and UL. Although subframes 3 and 4 are shown as having slot formats 1 and 28, respectively, any particular subframe can be configured with any of the various available slot formats 0-61. Slot formats 0 and 1 are all DL and all UL, respectively. Other slot formats 2-61 include a mixture of DL, UL, and flexible symbols. The UE is configured to have a slot format via the received Slot Format Indicator (SFI) (dynamically configured via DL Control Information (DCI) or semi-statically / statically configured via Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling). Note that the following description also applies to 5G NR frame structures for TDD.

[0051] Other wireless communication technologies may have different frame structures and / or different channels. A frame (10ms) can be divided into 10 equally sized subframes (1ms). Each subframe may include one or more time slots. Subframes may also include mini-time slots, which may include 7, 4, or 2 symbols. Each time slot may include 7 or 14 symbols, depending on the time slot configuration. For time slot configuration 0, each time slot may include 14 symbols, while for time slot configuration 1, each time slot may include 7 symbols. Symbols on the DL can be Cyclic Prefix (CP) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) (CP-OFDM) symbols. Symbols on the UL can be CP-OFDM symbols (for high-throughput scenarios) or Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) Extended OFDM (DFT-s-OFDM) symbols (also known as Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) symbols) (for power-constrained scenarios; limited to single-stream transmission). The number of time slots within a subframe is based on the time slot configuration and parameter design. For slot configuration 0, different parameter designs μ of 0 to 4 allow 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 slots per subframe, respectively. For slot configuration 1, different parameter designs 0 to 2 allow 2, 4, and 8 slots per subframe, respectively. Correspondingly, for slot configuration 0 and parameter design μ, there are 14 symbols per slot and 2 symbols per subframe. μ Each time slot. The subcarrier spacing and symbol length / duration vary depending on the design parameters. The subcarrier spacing can be equal to 2. μ *15kHz, where μ is the parameter design from 0 to 4. Thus, parameter design μ = 0 has a subcarrier spacing of 15kHz, while parameter design μ = 4 has a subcarrier spacing of 240kHz. Symbol length / duration is inversely correlated with subcarrier spacing. Figures 2A to 2DAn example is provided with a slot configuration of 0 (14 symbols per slot) and a parameter design of μ=2 (4 slots per subframe). The slot duration is 0.25 ms, the subcarrier spacing is 60 kHz, and the symbol duration is approximately 16.67 μs. Within the frame set, there may be one or more different bandwidth portions (BWPs) that are frequency-division multiplexed (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 2B Each BWP can have specific parameter designs.

[0052] A resource grid can be used to represent the frame structure. Each time slot includes a resource block (RB) extending 12 consecutive subcarriers (also known as a physical RB (PRB)). The resource grid is divided into multiple resource elements (REs). The number of bits carried by each RE depends on the modulation scheme.

[0053] like Figure 2A As explained in the text, some REs carry reference (pilot) signals (RS) for the UE. RSs may include demodulation RS (DM-RS) for channel estimation at the UE (indicated as R for a particular configuration, but other DM-RS configurations are possible) and channel state information reference signals (CSI-RS). RSs may also include beam measurement RS (BRS), beam refinement RS (BRRS), and phase tracking RS (PT-RS).

[0054] Figure 2BExamples of various DL channels within a subframe of a frame are explained. The Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) carries the DCI within one or more Control Channel Elements (CCEs) (e.g., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 CCEs), each CCE comprising 6 RE Groups (REGs), each REG comprising 12 coherent REs in the OFDM symbols of the RB. A PDCCH within a BWP may be referred to as a Control Resource Set (CORESET). The UE is configured to monitor PDCCH candidates in a PDCCH search space (e.g., a shared search space, a UE-specific search space) during PDCCH monitoring on the CORESET, where the PDCCH candidates have different DCI formats and different aggregation levels. Additional BWPs may be located at higher and / or lower frequencies spanning the channel bandwidth. The Primary Synchronization Signal (PSS) may be located within symbol 2 of a specific subframe of the frame. The PSS is used by the UE 104 to determine subframe / symbol timing and physical layer identity. The Secondary Synchronization Signal (SSS) may be located within symbol 4 of a specific subframe of the frame. The SSS is used by the UE to determine the Physical Layer Cell Identity Group Number and radio frame timing. Based on the Physical Layer Identity and the Physical Layer Cell Identity Group Number, the UE can determine the Physical Cell Identifier (PCI). Based on the PCI, the UE can determine the location of the aforementioned DM-RS. The Physical Broadcast Channel (PBCH), carrying the Master Information Block (MIB), can be logically grouped with the PSS and SSS to form a Synchronization Signal (SS) / PBCH block (also known as an SS block (SSB)). The MIB provides the number of RBs in the system bandwidth and the System Frame Number (SFN). The Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) carries user data, broadcast system information not transmitted via the PBCH (such as System Information Block (SIB)), and paging messages.

[0055] As in Figure 2C As explained, some REs carry DM-RS for channel estimation at the base station (indicated as R for a specific configuration, but other DM-RS configurations are possible). The UE can transmit DM-RS for the Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) and DM-RS for the Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH). The PUSCH DM-RS can be transmitted in the first or first two symbols of the PUSCH. The PUCCH DM-RS can be transmitted in different configurations depending on whether a short or long PUCCH is being transmitted and on the specific PUCCH format used. The UE can transmit a probe reference signal (SRS). The SRS can be transmitted in the last symbol of a subframe. The SRS can have a comb structure, and the UE can transmit the SRS on one of the combs. The SRS can be used by the base station for channel quality estimation to enable frequency-dependent scheduling on the UL.

[0056] Figure 2DExamples of various UL channels within a subframe of a frame are explained. The PUCCH can be located as indicated in one configuration. The PUCCH carries uplink control information (UCI), such as scheduling requests, channel quality indicators (CQI), precoding matrix indicators (PMI), rank indicators (RI), and hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) acknowledgment (ACK) / negative ACK (NACK) feedback. The PUCCH carries data and may additionally be used to carry buffer status reports (BSR), power clearance reports (PHR), and / or UCI.

[0057] Figure 3 This is a block diagram showing the communication between base station 310 and UE 350 in the access network. In the DL, IP packets from EPC 160 can be provided to controller / processor 375. Controller / processor 375 implements Layer 3 and Layer 2 functionality. Layer 3 includes the Radio Resource Control (RRC) layer, and Layer 2 includes the Serving Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) layer, Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) layer, Radio Link Control (RLC) layer, and Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The controller / processor 375 provides RRC layer functionality associated with broadcasting system information (e.g., MIB, SIB), RRC connection control (e.g., RRC connection paging, RRC connection establishment, RRC connection modification, and RRC connection release), inter-Radio Access Technology (RAT) mobility, and measurement configuration of UE measurement reports; PDCP layer functionality associated with header compression / decompression, security (cryptography, cryptographic decoding, integrity protection, integrity verification), and handover support functions; RLC layer functionality associated with upper-layer packet data unit (PDU) delivery, error correction via ARQ, concatenation, segmentation and reassembly of RLC service data units (SDUs), resegmentation of RLC data PDUs, and reordering of RLC data PDUs; and MAC layer functionality associated with mapping between logical channels and transport channels, multiplexing MAC SDUs onto transport blocks (TBs), demultiplexing MAC SDUs from TBs, scheduling information reporting, error correction via HARQ, priority handling, and logical channel priority differentiation.

[0058] Transmit (TX) processor 316 and receive (RX) processor 370 implement Layer 1 functionality associated with various signal processing functions. Layer 1, including the physical (PHY) layer, may include error detection on the transport channel, forward error correction (FEC) decoding / decoding of the transport channel, interleaving, rate matching, mapping to the physical channel, modulation / demodulation of the physical channel, and MIMO antenna processing. TX processor 316 processes the mapping to the signal constellation based on various modulation schemes (e.g., binary phase shift keying (BPSK), quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK), M-phase shift keying (M-PSK), M-quadrature amplitude modulation (M-QAM)). The decoded and modulated symbols may then be split into parallel streams. Each stream may then be mapped to an OFDM subcarrier, multiplexed with a reference signal (e.g., a pilot) in the time and / or frequency domains, and subsequently combined using an inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) to produce a physical channel carrying a time-domain OFDM symbol stream. The OFDM stream is spatially precoded to generate multiple spatial streams. Channel estimates from channel estimator 374 can be used to determine coding and modulation schemes and for spatial processing. The channel estimates can be derived from reference signals and / or channel condition feedback transmitted by UE 350. Each spatial stream can then be provided to a different antenna 320 via a separate transmitter 318TX. Each transmitter 318TX can modulate an RF carrier with the corresponding spatial stream for transmission.

[0059] At UE 350, each receiver 354RX receives signals via its respective antenna 352. Each receiver 354RX recovers the information modulated onto the RF carrier and provides this information to the receive (RX) processor 356. The TX processor 368 and RX processor 356 implement Layer 1 functionality associated with various signal processing functions. The RX processor 356 can perform spatial processing on the information to recover any spatial stream destined for UE 350. If multiple spatial streams are destined for UE 350, they can be combined by the RX processor 356 into a single OFDM symbol stream. The RX processor 356 then uses a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to transform the OFDM symbol stream from the time domain to the frequency domain. The frequency domain signal consists of a separate OFDM symbol stream for each subcarrier of the OFDM signal. The symbols on each subcarrier, along with the reference signal, are recovered and demodulated by determining the signal constellation points most likely to be transmitted by base station 310. These soft decisions can be based on a channel estimate calculated by channel estimator 358. These soft decisions are then decoded and deinterleaved to recover the original data and control signals transmitted by base station 310 over the physical channel. This data and control signals are then provided to controller / processor 359, which implements layer 3 and layer 2 functionality.

[0060] The controller / processor 359 may be associated with a memory 360 that stores program code and data. The memory 360 may be referred to as a computer-readable medium. In the UL, the controller / processor 359 provides demultiplexing between transport and logical channels, packet reassembly, cipher decoding, header decompression, and control signal processing to recover IP packets from the EPC 160. The controller / processor 359 is also responsible for error detection using ACK and / or NACK protocols to support HARQ operation.

[0061] Similar to the functionality described in conjunction with DL transmissions performed by base station 310, controller / processor 359 provides RRC layer functionality associated with system information (e.g., MIB, SIB) capture, RRC connection, and measurement reporting; PDCP layer functionality associated with header compression / decompression and security (cryptography, cryptographic decoding, integrity protection, integrity verification); RLC layer functionality associated with upper-layer PDU delivery, error correction via ARQ, concatenation, segmentation, and reassembly of RLC SDUs, resegmentation of RLC data PDUs, and reordering of RLC data PDUs; and MAC layer functionality associated with mapping between logical channels and transport channels, multiplexing MAC SDUs onto TBs, demultiplexing MAC SDUs from TBs, scheduling information reporting, error correction via HARQ, priority handling, and logical channel priority differentiation.

[0062] The channel estimate derived by the channel estimator 358 from the reference signal or feedback transmitted by the base station 310 can be used by the TX processor 368 to select an appropriate coding and modulation scheme and to facilitate spatial processing. The spatial stream generated by the TX processor 368 can be provided to different antennas 352 via separate transmitters 354TX. Each transmitter 354TX can use the corresponding spatial stream to modulate an RF carrier for transmission.

[0063] UL transmissions are processed at base station 310 in a manner similar to that described in conjunction with the receiver function at UE 350. Each receiver 318RX receives signals via its corresponding antenna 320. Each receiver 318RX recovers the information modulated onto the RF carrier and provides that information to the RX processor 370.

[0064] The controller / processor 375 may be associated with a memory 376 that stores program code and data. The memory 376 may be referred to as a computer-readable medium. In the UL, the controller / processor 375 provides demultiplexing between transport and logical channels, packet reassembly, cipher decoding, header decompression, and control signal processing to recover IP packets from the UE 350. IP packets from the controller / processor 375 may be provided to the EPC 160. The controller / processor 375 is also responsible for error detection using ACK and / or NACK protocols to support HARQ operation.

[0065] At least one of the TX processor 368, RX processor 356, and controller / processor 359 can be configured to perform and Figure 1 The 198 combines various aspects. At least one of the TX processor 316, RX processor 370, and controller / processor 375 can be configured to perform actions related to... Figure 1 The 198 combines various aspects.

[0066] Wireless communication systems can be configured to share available system resources and provide various telecommunications services (e.g., telephone, video, data, messaging, broadcasting, etc.) based on multiple access technologies that support communication with multiple users. Full-duplex operation (where wireless devices exchange time-overlapping uplink and downlink communications) enables more efficient use of the wireless spectrum. Full-duplex operation can include simultaneous transmission and reception within the same frequency range. In some examples, the frequency range can be a mmW frequency range, such as frequency range 2 (FR2). In some examples, the frequency range can be a sub-6 GHz frequency range, such as frequency range 1 (FR1). The aspects given herein can also be applied to other frequency ranges. Full-duplex capability can be supported at the base station and / or UE. For example, a UE can transmit uplink communication from one antenna panel and receive downlink communication from another antenna panel. In some examples, full-duplex communication can be conditional on beam separation or other conditions.

[0067] Full-duplex communication reduces latency. For example, full-duplex operation allows a UE to receive downlink signals in uplink time slots only, reducing downlink communication latency. Full-duplex communication improves spectral efficiency, such as per cell or per UE. Full-duplex communication enables more efficient use of radio resources.

[0068] Figures 4A-4CThe various modes of full-duplex communication are explained. Full-duplex communication supports the transmission and reception of information in the same frequency band in a time-overlapping manner. In this way, spectral efficiency can be improved compared to half-duplex communication, which supports uplink and downlink communication that transmits or receives information in one direction at a time without overlap. Due to the simultaneous Tx / Rx nature of full-duplex communication, the UE or base station may experience self-interference caused by signal leakage from its local transmitter to its local receiver. In addition, the UE or base station may also experience interference from other devices, such as transmissions from a second UE or a second base station. Such interference (e.g., self-interference or interference caused by other devices) may affect communication quality or even lead to data loss.

[0069] Figure 4A A first example of full-duplex communication 400 is shown, wherein a first base station 402a is in full-duplex communication with a first UE 404a and a second UE 406a. The first base station 402a is a full-duplex base station, while the first UE 404a and the second UE 406a can be configured as half-duplex or full-duplex UEs. The second UE 406a can transmit a first uplink signal to the first base station 402a and other base stations (such as a second base station 408a adjacent to the second UE 406a). The first base station 402a concurrently transmits downlink signals to the first UE 404a while receiving uplink signals from the second UE 406a. The base station 402a may experience self-interference from its receiving antenna, which receives some downlink signals being transmitted to the UE 404a from the receiving antenna that receives uplink signals from the UE 406a. The base station 402a may experience additional interference caused by signals from the second base station 408a. Interference may also occur at the first UE 404a based on signals from the second base station 408a and uplink signals from the second UE 406a.

[0070] Figure 4B A second example of full-duplex communication 410 is shown, wherein a first base station 402b and a first UE 404b are in full-duplex communication. In this example, the first base station 402b is a full-duplex base station, and the first UE 404b is a full-duplex UE. The first base station 402b and UE 404b can concurrently receive and transmit time-overlapping communications in the same frequency band. The base station and UE may each experience self-interference, where signals transmitted from the device are leaked to the receiver of the same device. The first UE 404b may experience additional interference based on one or more signals transmitted from a second UE 406b and / or a second base station 408b adjacent to the first UE 404b.

[0071] Figure 4CA third example of full-duplex communication 420 is shown, wherein a first UE 404c is a full-duplex UE communicating with a first base station 402c and a second base station 408c. The first base station 402c and the second base station 408c can be used as multiple transmit / receive points (multiple TRPs) for UL and DL communication with UE 404c. The second base station 408c can communicate with a second UE 406c. Figure 4C In this configuration, the first UE 404c can concurrently transmit uplink signals to the first base station 402c while receiving downlink signals from the second base station 408c. The first UE 404c may experience self-interference caused by the simultaneous transmission of the first and second signals; for example, the uplink signal may leak to the UE's receiver (e.g., be received by the UE's receiver). The first UE 404c may experience additional interference from the second UE 406c.

[0072] Full-duplex communication can occur within the same frequency band. Uplink and downlink communication can occur in different frequency subbands, the same frequency subband, or partially overlapping frequency subbands. Figure 5 A first example 500 and a second example 510 of in-band full-duplex (IBFD) resources, and a third example 520 of sub-band full-duplex resources, have been described. In IBDF, signals can be transmitted and received in overlapping times and overlapping frequencies. As shown in the first example 500, the time and frequency allocation of UL resource 502 may completely overlap with the time and frequency allocation of DL resource 504. In the second example 510, the time and frequency allocation of UL resource 512 may partially overlap with the time and frequency allocation of DL resource 514.

[0073] In contrast to subband frequency division duplex (FDD), uplink and downlink resources can overlap in time using different frequencies, as shown in the third example 520. In the third example 520, UL resource 522 is separated from DL resource 524 by a guard band 526. The guard band can be a frequency resource provided between UL resource 522 and DL resource 524, or a gap in frequency resources. Separating UL frequency resources from DL frequency resources using a guard band can help reduce self-interference. UL resources and DL resources adjacent to each other correspond to a guard band width of 0. Since the output signal (e.g., from the UE transmitter) can extend beyond the UL resource, the guard band reduces interference experienced by the UE. Subband FDD can also be referred to as “flexible duplex”.

[0074] In some aspects, the UE and the base station can be scheduled to transmit and / or receive based on different duplex modes. For example, the UE can be scheduled to receive a mixture of control signals, data signals, and / or reference signals, including half-duplex (HD) and full-duplex (FD) signals. For example, the UE can be scheduled to receive or monitor multiple overlapping downlink transmissions, including more than one of control signals, data signals, or RS signals. At least one signal can be scheduled in HD mode and at least one overlapping signal can be scheduled in FD mode, for example, for simultaneous uplink (UL) and / or downlink (DL) transmissions between the UE and the base station. The base station can transmit scheduling information for DL ​​transmissions to the UE, and the DL transmissions scheduled by the base station can include a combination of transmissions including more than one of control signals, data signals, or RS signals via either HD mode or FD mode. In some examples, the UE can be scheduled to transmit multiple overlapping uplink transmissions, with at least one uplink transmission scheduled as half-duplex and other uplink transmissions scheduled as full-duplex. The base station can also schedule the UE to send UL transmissions to the base station, and the UL transmissions may include a combination of transmissions containing control signals, data signals, or RS signals of either HD mode or FD mode. In some examples, the mixed signals (e.g., half-duplex and full-duplex signals scheduled at overlapping times) may be uplink and downlink signals.

[0075] The aspects presented in this document provide priority rules for UEs and base stations to handle time-overlapping hybrid HD and FD control / time / RS signals. In some aspects, the UE and base station can use at least two groups for each of the UL or DL ​​transmissions. That is, the UE and base station can group signals into a first group for HD signals associated with HD beams and a second group for FD signals associated with FD beam pairs. Specifically, the UE can receive scheduling information for a hybrid DL transmission including one HD CORESET and one FDPDSCH, and the UE can determine that the first group includes the HD CORESET and the second group includes the FDPDSCH. The UE can receive scheduling information for the HD CORESET separately from the scheduling information for the PDSCH. The UE can also receive scheduling information or configuration for a hybrid DL transmission including four CORESETs including CORESET1 and CORESET2 in HD mode and CORESET3 and CORESET4 in FD mode, and the UE can define that the first group includes HD CORESET1 and CORESET2 and the second group includes FD CORESET3 and 4. The UE can receive scheduling information or configurations separately for different cores. Similarly, groups can be configured for uplink signals, with one group for half-duplex transmissions scheduled for the UE and another for full-duplex transmissions scheduled for the UE. The UE and base station can determine the priority of UL or DL ​​transmissions in the scheduled mixed signals. For example, the UE can use the relative priority of signals to prioritize a DL signal monitoring one duplex mode over a different DL signal monitoring a different duplex mode. Similarly, the UE can use the relative priority of signals to prioritize a UL signal transmitting one duplex mode over a different UL signal monitoring a different duplex mode. The UE can prioritize UL or DL ​​transmissions with higher priority over those with lower priority. The base station can similarly use this priority scheduling to prioritize transmitting downlink signals to the UE and / or receiving uplink transmissions from the UE.

[0076] In some aspects, the UE can group transmissions (whether DL or UL) based on the scheduled transmission duplex mode. For example, the UE can define a first group for HD DL transmission and a second group for FD DL transmission. On one hand, the UE can determine that the first group for HD DL transmission has a higher priority and the second group for FD DL transmission has a lower priority. That is, the UE can determine to monitor the search space for HD group signals first. For example, the UE can search the HD group-based SS before searching the FD group-based search space (SS). Similarly, for uplink signals, the UE can prioritize transmitting signals from the HD group over transmitting signals from the FD group. On the other hand, the UE can determine that the first group for HD DL transmission has a lower priority and the second group for FD DL transmission has a higher priority. That is, the UE can determine to monitor the search space for FD group signals first. For example, the UE can search the FD group-based SS before searching the HD group-based SS. Similarly, for uplink signals, the UE can prioritize transmitting signals from the FD group over transmitting signals from the HD group.

[0077] Therefore, the UE and the base station can prioritize the mixed FD and HD signals based on the signal duplex mode. In some examples, HD signals may take precedence over FD signals. In other examples, FD signals may take precedence over HD signals.

[0078] In some respects, the UE can prioritize signals based on signal content. Content-based prioritization can be performed without considering duplex mode. In other respects, prioritization can be based on both content and duplex mode. For example, the UE can be scheduled to receive one or more of CORESET, CSI-RS, PDSCH, or SSB. In one respect, the UE can prioritize receiving CORESET in one duplex mode over receiving CSI-RS, PDSCH, or SSB in another duplex mode. In another respect, the UE can prioritize receiving CSI-RS in one duplex mode over receiving CORESET, PDSCH, or SSB in another duplex mode. In yet another respect, the UE can prioritize receiving SSB in one duplex mode over receiving PDSCH, CORESET, or CSI-RS in another duplex mode.

[0079] In one example, the UE can use time-overlapping resources to receive scheduling information from the base station for DL ​​transmissions including HD CORESET and FD PDSCH. The UE can determine the priority of HD CORESET and FD PDSCH transmissions based on the content of the respective DL transmissions. The UE can determine that control signals have higher priority; for example, HD CORESET transmissions have higher priority because HD CORESET is control signaling. The UE can monitor HD CORESET transmissions within the scheduled search space for PDCCH within the active DL transmission bandwidth. In some examples, the UE can skip receiving FD PDSCH or use the HD CORESET beam to receive FD PDSCH based on HD CORESET priority ranking. In other aspects, the UE can determine that data transmission has a higher priority than HD CORESET, for example, determining that receiving FD PDSCH transmissions has a higher priority than HD CORESET based on the content of the PDSCH. The UE can monitor FD PDSCH transmissions based on scheduling information for PDSCH. The UE can skip monitoring lower-priority signals that time-overlap with FD PDSCH.

[0080] In another example, the UE may receive scheduling information or configuration for DL ​​reception of HD SSB and FD CORESET. The UE may determine the priority of HD SSB and FD CORESET transmissions based on the content of the corresponding DL transmissions. The UE may determine that a reference signal transmission has a higher priority and that HD SSB transmissions have a higher priority. The UE may monitor HD SSB transmissions. The UE may skip reception or use HD SSB to receive FD CORESETs that overlap with HD SSB. In other examples, the UE may determine that a control signal has a higher priority and that FD CORESET transmissions have a higher priority than HD SSB. The UE may monitor FD CORESET transmissions and may skip reception of HD SSB.

[0081] Therefore, the UE can prioritize signals in different duplex modes based on any combination of duplex modes (e.g., based on a group of duplex modes) and the content to be transmitted.

[0082] In some respects, the UE can be scheduled to overlap DL / UL signals within the same duplex mode group. The UE can further apply priority scheduling rules within that duplex mode group to determine which signal to monitor or transmit in each group. As a non-limiting example, if the UE is configured for single-cell operation or for operation with carrier aggregation in the same frequency band, and the UE monitors PDCCH candidates during overlapping PDCCH monitoring times in multiple CORESETs (having the same or different Quasi-Co-location (QCL) Type D attributes on (a few) active DL BWPs of one or more cells and associated with the same duplex mode), then the UE can monitor PDCCH on an active DL BWP from one of the one or more cells, only in one CORESET, and in any other CORESET from the multiple CORESETs having the same QCL Type D attributes as that CORESET. The CORESET monitored by the UE may correspond to the set of CSSs with the lowest index in the cell containing the CSS (if any), or otherwise to the set of USSs with the lowest index in the cell. The lowest USS set index can be determined from all USS sets that have at least one PDCCH candidate during overlapping PDCCH monitoring periods. For the purpose of determining the CORESET, SS / PBCH blocks can be considered to have a QCL type D attribute different from CSI-RS.

[0083] In some respects, the combination of mixed DL signals in different duplex modes can target the same carrier component (CC). In other respects, the combination of mixed DL signals in different duplex modes can target different CCs, which can provide additional flexibility or improve data throughput and reduce latency. In one respect, the UE can apply one or more priority rules to preferentially receive DL signals in a group of mixed DL signals using the beam associated with that group. In another respect, the UE can preferentially receive DL signals in a group of mixed DL signals based on the duplex mode of the scheduled DL signals. In yet another respect, the UE can preferentially receive DL signals in a group of mixed DL signals based on the content of the scheduled DL signals.

[0084] In some respects, the UE can prioritize one signal and still successfully receive signals from both groups. For example, the signals from these two groups can be received on two different UE antenna panels. By receiving signals from both groups, the UE can improve data throughput and reduce communication latency.

[0085] In some respects, the combination of these two DL signals can include various examples of combinations based on transport group definitions, which are based on the duplex mode and content of the scheduled DL transports. The UE can follow rules to define a group with that priority based on the duplex mode and content of the scheduled DL transports that can be applied, according to the combination of transport group definitions.

[0086] In one example, the UE can prioritize FD transmission over HD transmission and CORESET over CSI-RS, CSI-RS over PDSCH and PDSCH over SSB. For example, content-based priority rules could be indicated as CORESET > CSI-RS > PDSCH > SSB.

[0087] In the first example, the UE can be scheduled to monitor an FD CORESET that overlaps with one or more of HD CORESET, FD / HD CSI-RS, FD / HD PDSCH, or FD / HD SSB. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD CORESET, HD CSI-RS, HD PDSCH, or HD SSB) over FD CORESET based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD CORESET over HD signals (e.g., HD CORESET, HD CSI-RS, HD PDSCH, or HD SSB) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize control signaling (e.g., FD CORESET) over other content (e.g., over HD / FD PDSCH, FD / HD CSI-RS, or FD / HD SSB). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize SSB over control signaling, for example, prioritizing FD / HD SSB reception over monitoring FD CORESET. Similarly, the UE can prioritize different types of content (e.g., PDSCH or CSI-RS) over FD CORESET. If both signals are control signaling (e.g., overlapping FD CORESET and HD CORESET), the UE can prioritize the control signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content.

[0088] In the second example, the UE can be scheduled to monitor an HD coreset that overlaps with one of FD / HD CSI-RS, FD / HD PDSCH, or FD / HD SSB. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD coreset) over FD signals (e.g., FD CSI-RS, FD PDSCH, FD SSB) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize control signaling (e.g., HD coreset) over other content (e.g., over HD / FD PDSCH, FD / HD CSI-RS, or FD / HD SSB). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize SSB over control signaling, for example, prioritizing FD / HD SSB reception over monitoring HD coreset. Similarly, the UE can prioritize different types of content (e.g., PDSCH or CSI-RS) over HD coreset. If both signals are control signaling (e.g., overlapping FD CORESET and HD CORESET), the UE can prioritize the control signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content.

[0089] In the third example, the UE can be scheduled to receive FD CSI-RS that overlaps with one of HD CSI-RS, FD / HD PDSCH, or FD / HD SSB. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD CSI-RS, HD PDSCH, or HD SSB) over FD CSI-RS based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD CSI-RS over HD signals (e.g., HD CSI-RS, HD PDSCH, or HD SSB) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize CSI-RS over other content (e.g., over HD / FD PDSCH or FD / HD SSB). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize SSB or PDSCH over CSI-RS, for example, prioritizing FD / HD SSB reception over monitoring FD CSI-RS. If both signals are CSI-RS (e.g., overlapping FD CSI-RS and HD CSI-RS), the UE can prioritize the CSI-RS signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize content based on overlapping signals within the duplex type group.

[0090] In the fourth example, the UE can be scheduled to receive HDCSI-RS that overlaps with either the FD / HD PDSCH or the FD / HD SSB. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD CSI-RS) over FD signals (e.g., FD CSI-RS, FD PDSCH, or FD SSB) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD signals (e.g., FD CSI-RS, FD PDSCH, or FD SSB) over HD signals (e.g., HD CSI-RS) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize CSI-RS over other content (e.g., over HD / FD PDSCH or FD / HD SSB). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize SSB or PDSCH over CSI-RS, for example, prioritizing FD / HD SSB reception over monitoring HD CSI-RS. If both signals are CSI-RS (e.g., overlapping FD CSI-RS and HD CSI-RS), the UE can prioritize the CSI-RS signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize content based on overlapping signals within the duplex type group.

[0091] In the fourth example, the UE can be scheduled to receive an FDPDSCH that overlaps with either an HD PDSCH or an FD / HD SSB. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD PDSCH or HD SSB) over FD PDSCH based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD PDSCH over HD signals (e.g., HDPDSCH or HD SSB) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize PDSCH reception over other content (e.g., over FD / HDSSB). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize SSB reception over PDSCH, for example, prioritizing FD / HD SSB reception over monitoring FDPDSCH. If both signals are PDSCHs (e.g., overlapping FD PDSCH and HD PDSCH), the UE can prioritize CSI-RS signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content.

[0092] The UE can be scheduled to receive HD PDSCHs overlapping with one of the FD / HD SSBs. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD PDSCH) over FD signals (e.g., FD PDSCH or FD SSB) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD signals (e.g., FD PDSCH or FD SSB) over HD signals (e.g., HDPDSCH or HD SSB) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize PDSCH reception over other content (e.g., over FD / HDSSB). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize SSB reception over PDSCH, for example, prioritizing FD / HD SSB reception over monitoring HDPDSCH. If both signals are PDSCHs (e.g., overlapping FD PDSCH and HD PDSCH), the UE can prioritize CSI-RS signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content.

[0093] In some examples, FD SSB reception may overlap with HD SSB reception. In some examples, the UE may prioritize FD SSB reception over HD SSB reception. In other examples, the UE may prioritize HD SSB reception over FD SSB reception.

[0094] For example, the UE can prioritize HD transmission over FD transmission and CORESET over CSI-RS, CSI-RS over PDSCH and PDSCH over SSB.

[0095] To prioritize different signals, the UE can identify the duplex mode of the scheduled signal. For example, the UE can identify the duplex mode of a DL HD / FD signal. In some aspects, the duplex mode of a DL transmission can be implicitly indicated in the DL Transmission Configuration Indication (TCI) state. That is, the UE can be configured with several candidate TCI states, and the base station can assign a subset of the configured candidate TCI states via RRC signaling and can indicate a specific TCI state from the configured candidate TCI states. The TCI state can include information about a reference signal. By associating a DL transmission with a TCI state, the base station can inform the UE that the beamforming used for the DL transmission has the same spatial relationship information as the reference signal (RS) associated with the associated TCI. Therefore, the TCI state associated with a DL transmission can indicate a bidirectional RS pair, and the UE can implicitly identify that the duplex mode of the received DL transmission is an FD mode signal. The TCI state associated with a DL transmission can indicate a unidirectional RS, and the UE can implicitly identify that the duplex mode of the received DL transmission is an HD mode signal.

[0096] In some respects, the duplex mode of a DL transmission can be explicitly indicated in the signal, in the scheduling information used for the signal, or in the configuration used for the signal. That is, the configuration used for a DL transmission may include one or more bits indicating the duplex mode of the received DL transmission. For example, a bit in the signal may have a value of 1 to indicate FD mode and a value of 0 to indicate HD mode. For example, the one or more bits may be included in the RRC configuration used for the signal to indicate the duplex mode of a CORESET transmission. For example, the one or more bits may be included in the DCI used to schedule or activate the signal to indicate the duplex mode of a PDSCH transmission. For example, the one or more bits may be included in the RRC configuration used for CSI-RS to indicate the duplex mode of a CSI-RS transmission. The one or more bits indicating the duplex mode of a DL transmission may be additional bits added to the configuration of the corresponding DL transmission, or may be included as existing fields within the configuration of the corresponding DL transmission, such as reserved bits within the configuration.

[0097] The UE can also identify the duplex mode of the SSB transmission. The duplex mode of the SSB can be implicitly indicated in the SSB's mode or sequence. That is, the UE can determine that the SSB transmission is an FD mode SSB when the SSB's mode or sequence is transmitted simultaneously with the UL transmission. The duplex mode of the SSB can also be explicitly indicated in the SSB signal configuration. That is, the SSB signal configuration may include one or more bits indicating the duplex mode of the SSB transmission.

[0098] In some aspects, the UE may have the capability to transmit simultaneous UL transmissions, and the base station may schedule the UE to transmit simultaneous UL transmissions. Simultaneous signals may be transmitted from different UE panels, and the UE may use different beams to transmit the UL transmissions. If simultaneous uplink signals are transmitted from the same antenna panel, the UE may use priority ranking rules to determine the shared beam to be used to transmit the two UL signals. Therefore, the base station may use a priority-based beam to receive two simultaneous UL signals from the same UE panel. That is, the base station may follow priority ranking rules to determine which UL transmission has a higher priority and use the beam of the higher-priority UL transmission to monitor the transmission. In other examples, the UE may use different beams from different panels for these two UL transmissions. That is, the UE may use two different beams from different antenna panels to transmit two different UL transmissions.

[0099] In some aspects, the UE can transmit a combination of mixed UL signals (e.g., overlapping UL signals of different duplex modes such as half-duplex and full-duplex) within the same CC. In other aspects, the UE can transmit a combination of mixed UL signals (e.g., overlapping UL signals of different duplex modes such as half-duplex and full-duplex) across different CCs. Uplink transmission on different CCs provides additional flexibility and can increase throughput and reduce latency.

[0100] The base station can apply one or more priority rules to preferentially receive specific UL signals and / or determine the beam to be used for receiving UL signals from a group of mixed UL signals, the beam being associated with that group. Alternatively, the base station can successfully receive both groups of signals. For example, the two groups of signals can be received on two different base station antenna panels, and both signals from the two groups can be successfully received by the base station, which improves data throughput and reduces latency.

[0101] Priority rules can, for example, address various combinations of two UL signals based on the duplex mode and / or content of the scheduled UL transmissions. Priority rules can apply duplex mode type and / or content prioritization similar to the hybrid DL example. The UE and / or base station can follow rules to determine the higher priority uplink transmission by combination based on the duplex mode and / or content of the scheduled UL transmissions. The UE can use priority rules to prioritize uplink transmissions of one of the uplink signals. The UE can use priority rules to determine the beam to be used to transmit these two uplink transmissions. The base station can use priority rules to prioritize receiving one of the uplink beams and / or determine the beam the UE will use to transmit these two uplink transmissions.

[0102] In one example, FD transmission can take precedence over HD transmission. In another example, PUCCH can take precedence over PUSCH, PUSCH can take precedence over SRS, and SRS can take precedence over PRACH. For example, content-based priority relationships can be indicated as PUCCH > PUSCH > SRS > PRACH.

[0103] In the first example, the UE can be scheduled to perform FD PUCCH transmissions that overlap with one of HD PUCCH, FD / HD PUSCH, FD / HD SRS, or FD / HDPRACH. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD PUCCH, HD PUSCH, HD SRS, or HD PRACH) over FD PUCCH based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD PUCCH over HD signals (e.g., HD PUCCH, HD PUSCH, HD SRS, or HD PRACH) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize control signaling (e.g., FD PUCCH) over other content (e.g., over HD / FD PUSCH, FD / HD SRS, or FD / HD PRACH). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize different types of content over control signaling, such as prioritizing FD / HD PUSCH, SRS, or PRACH transmissions over FD PUCCH. If both signals are control signaling (e.g., overlapping FD PUCCH and HD PUCCH), the UE can prioritize the control signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content. The UE can use the beam of the higher-priority UL signal to transmit both UL signals from the same antenna panel. The base station can preferentially receive the higher-priority UL signal and / or use priority rules to determine the beam the UE will use to transmit the two UL signals.

[0104] In the second example, the UE can be scheduled to perform HD PUCCH transmissions that overlap with one of FD / HD PUSCH, FD / HD SRS, or FD / HD PRACH. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HDPUCCH) over FD signals (e.g., FD PUCCH, FD PUSCH, FD SRS, or FD PRACH) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize control signaling (e.g., HD PUCCH) over other content (e.g., over HD / HD PUSCH, FD / HD SRS, or FD / HD PRACH). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize different types of content over control signaling, such as prioritizing the transmission of FD / HD PUSCH, SRS, or PRACH over HD PUCCH. If both signals are control signaling (e.g., overlapping FD PUCCH and HD PUCCH), the UE can prioritize the control signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content. The UE can use the beam of the higher-priority UL signal to transmit both UL signals from the same antenna panel. The base station can preferentially receive the higher-priority UL signal and / or use priority rules to determine the beam the UE will use to transmit the two UL signals.

[0105] In the third example, the UE can be scheduled to perform FD PUSCH transmissions that overlap with one of HD PUSCH, FD / HD SRS, or FD / HD PRACH. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD PUSCH, HD SRS, or HD PRACH) over FD PUSCH based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD PUSCH over HD signals (e.g., HD PUSCH, HD SRS, or HD PRACH) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize PUSCH over other content (e.g., over FD / HD SRS or FD / HD PRACH). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize different types of content over data, such as prioritizing SRS or PRACH transmissions over FD PUSCH. If both signals are data (e.g., overlapping FD PUSCH and HD PUSCH), the UE can prioritize control signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content. The UE can use the beam of the higher-priority UL signal to transmit both UL signals from the same antenna panel. The base station can prioritize receiving the higher-priority UL signal and / or use priority rules to determine the beam the UE will use to transmit the two UL signals.

[0106] In the fourth example, the UE can be scheduled to perform HDPUSCH transmissions that overlap with either FD / HD SRS or FD / HD PRACH. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD PUSCH) over FD signals (e.g., FD PUSCH, FD SRS, or FD PRACH) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD signals (e.g., FD PUSCH, FD SRS, or FD PRACH) over HD signals (e.g., HD PUSCH) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize PUSCH over other content (e.g., over FD / HD SRS or FD / HD PRACH). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize different types of content over data, such as prioritizing SRS or PRACH transmissions over HD PUSCH. If both signals are data (e.g., overlapping FD PUSCH and HD PUSCH), the UE can prioritize control signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content. The UE can use the beam of the higher-priority UL signal to transmit both UL signals from the same antenna panel. The base station can prioritize receiving the higher-priority UL signal and / or use priority rules to determine the beam the UE will use to transmit the two UL signals.

[0107] In the fifth example, the UE can be scheduled to perform FDSRS transmissions overlapping with either HD SRS or FD / HD PRACH. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD SRS or HD PRACH) over FD SRS based on duplex mode grouping. In other aspects, the UE can prioritize FD SRS over HD signals (e.g., HD SRS or HD PRACH) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize SRS over other content (e.g., over FD / HD PRACH or other content). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize different types of content over SRS, such as prioritizing PRACH transmission over FD SRS. If both signals are SRS (e.g., overlapping FD SRS and HD SRS), the UE can prioritize control signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content. The UE can use the beam of the higher-priority UL signal to transmit both UL signals from the same antenna panel. The base station may prioritize receiving higher priority UL signals and / or may use priority rules to determine the beam that the UE will use to transmit these two UL signals.

[0108] In the sixth example, the UE can be scheduled to perform HD SRS transmissions overlapping with one of the FD / HD PRACH. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize FD signals (e.g., FD SRS or FD PRACH) over HD SRS based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD SRS over FD signals (e.g., FD SRS or FD PRACH) based on duplex mode grouping. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize SRS over other content (e.g., over FD / HD PRACH or other content). In other aspects, the UE can prioritize different types of content over SRS, such as prioritizing PRACH transmission over HD SRS. If both signals are SRS (e.g., overlapping FD SRS and HD SRS), the UE can prioritize control signals based on duplex mode. Similarly, after prioritizing based on duplex type, the UE can prioritize overlapping signals within the duplex type group based on content. The UE can use the beam of the higher-priority UL signal to transmit both UL signals from the same antenna panel. The base station may prioritize receiving higher priority UL signals and / or may use priority rules to determine the beam that the UE will use to transmit these two UL signals.

[0109] In the seventh example, the UE can be scheduled to perform FD PRACH transmissions that overlap with the HD PRACH. In some aspects, the UE can prioritize HD signals (e.g., HD PRACH) over FD PRACH based on duplex mode grouping. The UE can use the beam of the higher-priority UL signal to transmit both UL signals from the same antenna panel. The base station can prioritize receiving the higher-priority UL signal and / or can use priority rules to determine the beam the UE will use to transmit the two UL signals.

[0110] For example, the UE and the base station can prioritize FD transmission over HD transmission, and prioritize PRACH over PUCCH, PUCCH over PUSCH, or PUSCH over SRS.

[0111] To identify the duplex mode of uplink transmissions for which priority scheduling rules are applied, the UE and / or base station can identify the duplex mode of the scheduled UL HD / FD signals. In some aspects, the duplex mode of the UL transmission can be implicitly indicated in the UL TCI state. That is, if the TCI state associated with the UL transmission indicates a bidirectional RS pair, the base station and UE can determine that the duplex mode of the scheduled UL transmission is in FD mode based on the implicit indication. If the TCI state associated with the UL transmission can indicate a unidirectional RS using spatial relationship information, the base station and UE can implicitly identify that the duplex mode of the received UL transmission is in HD mode.

[0112] In some aspects, the duplex mode of a UL transmission can be explicitly indicated by one or more bits in the signal, in the configuration used for the signal, or in the scheduling information used for the signal. This indication may include a single bit (e.g., a 1 for FD or a 0 for HD, or vice versa). That is, the configuration of a UL transmission may include one or more bits to indicate to the UE the duplex mode of the UL transmission to be transmitted to the base station. For example, the one or more bits may be added to the RRC configuration to indicate the duplex mode of the PUCCH. For example, the one or more bits may be added to the DCI to indicate the duplex mode of the PUSCH. For example, the one or more bits may be added to the RRC configuration to indicate the duplex mode of the SRS. The one or more bits indicating the duplex mode of the UL transmission may be additional bits added to the configuration of the corresponding UL transmission, or may be configured from existing fields within the configuration of the corresponding UL transmission, such as reserved bits within the configuration.

[0113] The UE can identify the duplex mode of PRACH transmission based on the defined HD preamble and FD preamble. That is, the UE can identify the duplex mode of PRACH transmission based on the preamble of the PRACH transmission. HD PRACH transmission and FD PRACH transmission can have separately defined preambles. Similarly, the base station can determine the duplex mode of PRACH transmission based on the preamble of the received PRACH transmission.

[0114] Figure 6 This is a call flow diagram 600 for a wireless communication method. Call flow diagram 600 may include a UE 602 and a base station 604. At 606, the UE 602 may receive scheduling information from the base station for a first DL transmission in a first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission in a second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode.

[0115] At 608, UE 602 can implicitly or explicitly determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission. In some aspects, UE 602 can determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the TCI state associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission. UE 602 can determine that the second DL transmission is associated with full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating a bidirectional RS pair, and UE 602 can determine that the first DL transmission is associated with half-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating a unidirectional RS. UE 602 can implicitly determine that the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission of an SSB is in full-duplex mode based on the simultaneous transmission of an SSB and a UL transmission.

[0116] In some aspects, UE 602 may determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission based on an indication of duplex mode in the configuration of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission. This indication may include one or more bits included in either the RRC configuration for CORESET and CSI-RS or the DCI configuration for PDSCH. The indication may also be included in the SSB transmission configuration of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission.

[0117] In 610, UE 602 can determine the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the first transmission group and the second transmission group associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission. The priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group. Furthermore, the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be determined based on the content of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission.

[0118] In 612, UE 602 can determine the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group. On one hand, UE 602 may prioritize searching for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode over searching for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode. On the other hand, UE 602 may prioritize searching for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode over searching for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode.

[0119] In 614, UE 602 can prioritize DL transmissions based on the content of the DL transmissions. That is, the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be further determined based on the content of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission. The content of the DL transmissions may include one of the CORESET, CSI-RS, PDSCH, or SSB used for PDCCH. UE 602 can also receive configurations for multiple CORESETs within a first or second transmission group and monitor (if UE 602 is configured) the CORESETs from these multiple CORESETs corresponding to the CORESET with the lowest index in the cell containing the CSS or USS set.

[0120] At 616, base station 604 can transmit a hybrid DL transmission, including a first DL transmission in a first duplex mode and a second DL transmission in a second duplex mode, to the UE, and UE 602 can receive one or more of the hybrid DL transmissions, including the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, from the base station. In some examples, such as for CORESET, the base station may or may not transmit the actual downlink signal. The UE may apply priority scheduling rules to determine whether to monitor CORESET. In one aspect, the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be received on two different antenna panels of the UE. In some aspects, the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be scheduled to be transmitted on different component carriers or on the same component carrier.

[0121] In 618, UE 602 can monitor the higher-priority DL transmission between the first and second DL transmissions. In some examples, the UE can monitor the higher-priority DL transmission before monitoring the lower-priority DL transmission.

[0122] Figure 7 This is a flowchart 700 of a wireless communication method. This method can be performed by a UE (e.g., UE 104; device 1102). At 702, the UE can receive scheduling information from a base station for a first DL transmission in a first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission in a second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode (i.e., as in 606). For example, 702 can be performed by a hybrid DL transmission management component 1140.

[0123] In 704, the UE can implicitly or explicitly determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission (i.e., as in 608). The UE can determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the TCI state associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission. The UE can determine that the second DL transmission is associated with full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating a bidirectional RS pair, and the UE can determine that the first DL transmission is associated with half-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating a unidirectional RS. The UE can implicitly determine that the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission of an SSB is in full-duplex mode based on the simultaneous transmission of an SSB and a UL transmission. The UE can determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission based on an indication of the duplex mode in the configuration of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission. This indication may include one or more bits included in one of the RRC configurations for CORESET and CSI-RS or the DCI for PDSCH. This indication may also be included in the SSB transmission configuration of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission. For example, 704 can be performed by the hybrid DL transmission management component 1140.

[0124] At 706, the UE can determine the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the first transmission group and the second transmission group associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission (i.e., as in 610). The priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group. Furthermore, the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be determined based on the content of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission. For example, 706 can be performed by the hybrid DL transmission management component 1140.

[0125] At 708, the UE can determine the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the duplex mode of the first and second transmission groups (i.e., as in 612). The UE can prioritize searching for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode over searching for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode. The UE can also prioritize searching for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode over searching for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode. For example, 708 can be performed by the hybrid DL transmission management component 1140.

[0126] At 710, the UE can prioritize DL transmissions based on the content of the DL transmissions (i.e., as in 614). The priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be further determined based on the content of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission. The content of the DL transmissions may include one of the CORESET, CSI-RS, PDSCH, or SSB for the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH). The UE can also receive configurations for multiple CORESETs within a first or second transmission group and monitor (if the UE is configured) the CORESETs from these multiple CORESETs corresponding to the CORESET with the lowest index in the cell containing the CSS or USS set. For example, 710 can be performed by the hybrid DL transmission management component 1140.

[0127] At 712, the UE can receive a hybrid DL transmission (i.e., as in 616) from the base station, including a first DL transmission and a second DL transmission. The first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be received on two different antenna panels of the UE. In some aspects, the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission can be scheduled to be transmitted on different component carriers or on the same component carrier. For example, 712 can be performed by the hybrid DL transmission management component 1140.

[0128] At 714, the UE can monitor the higher-priority DL transmission between the first and second DL transmissions (i.e., as in 618). For example, 714 can be performed by the hybrid DL transmission management component 1140.

[0129] Figure 8 This is a call flow diagram 800 for a wireless communication method. Call flow diagram 800 may include UE 802 and base station 804. At 806, base station 804 may schedule UE 802 to perform a first UL transmission included in a first UL transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission included in a second UL transmission group associated with full-duplex mode. UE 802 may receive scheduling information for the first and second UL transmissions from base station 804.

[0130] In 808, UE 802 can determine a higher priority UL transmission between a first UL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode.

[0131] In 810, UE 802 can determine priority based on the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. In some aspects, the duplex mode of the first or second UL transmission can be implicitly determined based on the UL TCI status or spatial relationship information of the respective transmission. UE 802 can determine that the second UL transmission is associated with full-duplex mode based on a bidirectional RS pair indicated by the TCI status, and UE 802 can determine that the first UL transmission is associated with half-duplex mode based on a unidirectional RS pair indicated by the TCI status or spatial relationship information. In some aspects, the duplex mode of the first or second UL transmission can be explicitly determined based on an indication in the configuration for the respective UL transmission. In one aspect, this indication may include one or more bits in one of the RRC configuration or DCI for the respective UL transmission.

[0132] At 812, UE 802 can determine priority based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. In some aspects, the content may include one of PUCCH, SRS, PUSCH, or PRACH. At 813, UE 802 can determine one or more beams for transmitting the first UL transmission and the second transmission to base station 804. UE 802 can determine the beams for transmitting UL transmissions from the same antenna panel based on the priority of the UL transmissions. UE 802 can determine whether to transmit UL transmissions from different antenna panels based on the priority of the UL transmissions.

[0133] At 814, UE 804 can implicitly or explicitly determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. In some aspects, base station 804 can determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on the TCI state associated with the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. Base station 804 can implicitly determine that the second UL transmission is associated with full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating a bidirectional RS pair, and determine that the first UL transmission is associated with half-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating a unidirectional RS. Base station 804 can determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on the indication of the duplex mode in the configuration of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission.

[0134] In some aspects, base station 804 may determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on an indication of duplex mode in the configuration of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission. This indication may include one or more bits included in either the RRC configuration for PUCCH and SRS or the DCI for PUSCH. The duplex mode of the first transmission group or the second transmission group may be determined based on the PRACH preamble of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission.

[0135] In 816, base station 804 can determine a higher-priority UL transmission between a first UL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode. In some aspects, the priority of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission can be determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group. In some aspects, the priority of the first UL transmission and the second transmission can be further determined based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

[0136] In step 818, base station 804 can prioritize searching for the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on their duplex modes. In one aspect, base station 804 can prioritize searching for the first UL transmission in a first transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode over searching for the second UL transmission in a second transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode. In another aspect, base station 804 can prioritize searching for the second UL transmission in a second transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode over searching for the first UL transmission in a first transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode.

[0137] At 820, base station 804 can prioritize the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. That is, the priority of the first UL transmission and the second transmission can be further determined based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. The content includes one of PUCCH, SRS, PUSCH or PRACH.

[0138] In 822, UE 802 can use a higher-priority UL transmission beam to simultaneously transmit the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission, and base station 804 can receive a mixed UL transmission including the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. The first UL transmission and the second UL transmission can be scheduled to be transmitted on different component carriers or on the same component carrier.

[0139] At 824, base station 804 can use the beam of the higher priority UL transmission to monitor the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

[0140] Figure 9 This is a flowchart 900 of a wireless communication method. This method can be performed by a UE (e.g., UE 104; device 1102). Optionally, aspects may be illustrated with dashed lines. In 902, the UE can receive scheduling information from a base station for a first UL transmission and a second UL transmission (i.e., as in 806). For example, 902 can be performed by a hybrid UL transmission management component 1142.

[0141] At 904, the UE can determine a higher priority UL transmission between a first UL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode (e.g., as in 808). For example, 904 can be performed by the hybrid UL transmission management component 1142.

[0142] In 906, the UE can determine priority based on the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission (e.g., as in 810). The duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission can be implicitly determined based on the UL TCI status or spatial relationship information of the respective transmission. The UE can determine that the second DL transmission is associated with full-duplex mode based on the TCI status indicating a bidirectional RS pair, and the UE can determine that the first DL transmission is associated with half-duplex mode based on the TCI status or spatial relationship information indicating a unidirectional RS. The duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission can be explicitly determined based on an indication in the configuration for the respective UL transmission. This indication may include one or more bits in one of the RRC configuration or DCI for the respective UL transmission. For example, 906 can be performed by the hybrid UL transmission management component 1142.

[0143] In 908, the UE can determine priority based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission (e.g., as in 812). The content includes one of PUCCH, SRS, PUSCH, or PRACH. For example, 908 can be performed by the hybrid UL transmission management component 1142.

[0144] At 909, the UE can determine one or more beams for transmitting the first UL transmission and the second transmission to the base station (e.g., as in 813). The UE can determine the beams for transmitting UL transmissions from the same antenna panel based on the priority of the UL transmissions. The UE can determine to transmit UL transmissions from different antenna panels based on the priority of the UL transmissions. For example, 909 can be performed by the hybrid UL transmission management component 1142.

[0145] At 910, the UE can use a higher-priority UL transmission beam to simultaneously transmit the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission (e.g., as in 822). The first UL transmission and the second UL transmission can be scheduled to be transmitted on different component carriers or on the same component carrier. For example, 910 can be performed by the hybrid UL transmission management component 1142.

[0146] Figure 10This is a flowchart 1000 of a wireless communication method. The method can be performed by a base station (e.g., base station 102 / 180; device 1202). In 1002, the base station can schedule the UE to perform a first UL transmission included in a first UL transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission included in a second UL transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode (e.g., as in 806). For example, 1002 can be performed by a hybrid UL transmission management component 1242.

[0147] In 1004, the base station can implicitly or explicitly determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission (e.g., as in 814). The base station can determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on the TCI state associated with them. The base station can implicitly determine that the second UL transmission is associated with full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating a bidirectional RS pair, and determine that the first UL transmission is associated with half-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating a unidirectional RS. The base station can determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on an indication of the duplex mode in the configuration of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission. The base station can explicitly determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on an indication of the duplex mode in the configuration of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission. This indication may include one or more bits included in one of the RRC configurations for PUCCH and SRS or the DCI for PUSCH. The duplex mode of the first transmission group or the second transmission group can be determined based on the PRACH preamble of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission. For example, 1004 can be performed by the hybrid UL transmission management component 1242.

[0148] At 1006, the base station can determine a higher-priority UL transmission between a first UL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode (e.g., as in 816). The priority of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission can be determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group. The priority of the first UL transmission and the second transmission can be further determined based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. For example, 1006 can be performed by a hybrid UL transmission management component 1242.

[0149] At 1008, the base station may prioritize searching for the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on their duplex modes (e.g., as in 818). The base station may prioritize searching for the first UL transmission in a first transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode over searching for the second UL transmission in a second transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode. The base station may also prioritize searching for the second UL transmission in a second transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode over searching for the first UL transmission in a first transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode. For example, 1008 may be performed by the hybrid UL transmission management component 1242.

[0150] At 1010, the base station may prioritize the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission (e.g., as in 820). The priority of the first UL transmission and the second transmission may be further determined based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission. The content includes one of PUCCH, SRS, PUSCH, or PRACH. For example, 1010 may be performed by a hybrid UL transmission management component 1242.

[0151] At 1012, the base station can receive a hybrid UL transmission including a first UL transmission and a second UL transmission (e.g., as in 822). The first UL transmission and the second UL transmission can be scheduled to be transmitted on different component carriers or on the same component carrier. For example, 1012 can be performed by a hybrid UL transmission management component 1242.

[0152] At 1014, the base station can use the beam of the higher-priority UL transmission to monitor the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission (e.g., as in 824). For example, 1014 can be performed by the hybrid UL transmission management component 1242.

[0153] Figure 11Figure 1100 illustrates an example of the hardware implementation of device 1102. Device 1102 is a UE and includes a cellular baseband processor 1104 (also referred to as a modem) coupled to a cellular RF transceiver 1122 and one or more Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards 1120, an application processor 1106 coupled to a Secure Digital Card (SD) card 1108 and a screen 1110, a Bluetooth module 1112, a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module 1114, a Global Positioning System (GPS) module 1116, and a power supply 1118. The cellular baseband processor 1104 communicates with the UE 104 and / or BS 102 / 180 via the cellular RF transceiver 1122. The cellular baseband processor 1104 may include computer-readable media / memory. The computer-readable media / memory may be non-transient. The cellular baseband processor 1104 is responsible for general processing, including the execution of software stored on the computer-readable media / memory. When executed by the cellular baseband processor 1104, the software causes the cellular baseband processor 1104 to perform the various functions described above. The computer-readable medium / memory may also be used to store data manipulated by the cellular baseband processor 1104 during software execution. The cellular baseband processor 1104 further includes a receiving component 1130, a communication manager 1132, and a transmission component 1134. The communication manager 1132 includes the one or more of the described components. The components within the communication manager 1132 may be stored in a computer-readable medium / memory and / or configured as hardware within the cellular baseband processor 1104. The cellular baseband processor 1104 may be a component of the UE 350 and may include a memory 360 and / or at least one of the following: a TX processor 368, an RX processor 356, and a controller / processor 359. In one configuration, the device 1102 may be a modem chip and include only the baseband processor 1104, and in another configuration, the device 1102 may be the entire UE (e.g., see...). Figure 3 (350) and includes the additional modules discussed above for device 1102.

[0154] The communication manager 1132 includes a hybrid DL transmission management component 1140, which is configured to: receive scheduling information for a first DL transmission in a first transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission in a second transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode; determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission; determine the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the duplex mode or content; receive a hybrid DL transmission including the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission from a base station; and monitor the higher priority DL transmission among the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, for example, as described in conjunction with 702, 704, 706, 708, 710, 712, and 714. The communication manager 1132 further includes a hybrid UL transmission management component 1142, which is configured to: receive scheduling information for a first UL transmission and a second UL transmission; determine a higher priority UL transmission between a first UL transmission associated with a half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission associated with a full-duplex mode; determine a priority based on the duplex mode or content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission; and use the beam of the higher priority UL transmission to simultaneously transmit the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission, for example, as described in conjunction with 902, 904, 906, 908, and 910.

[0155] The device may include execution Figure 6 , 7 And the additional components of each box in the aforementioned flowchart of the algorithm in section 9. Thus, Figure 6 , 7 Each block in the aforementioned flowchart of paragraph 9 can be executed by a component, and the device may include one or more of these components. These components may be one or more hardware components specifically configured to execute the process / algorithm, implemented by a processor configured to execute the process / algorithm, stored in a computer-readable medium for implementation by a processor, or some combination thereof.

[0156] In one configuration, device 1102, specifically cellular baseband processor 1104, includes: means for receiving from a base station scheduling information for a first DL transmission included in a first transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission included in a second transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode; means for determining the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the first transmission group and the second transmission group associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission; and means for monitoring a higher-priority DL transmission among the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission. Device 1102 includes: means for prioritizing the search for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode over the search for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode; and means for prioritizing the search for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode over the search for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode. Device 1102 includes means for receiving configurations for multiple CORESETs within a first or second transmission group, and means for monitoring (if the UE is configured) CORESETs from the multiple CORESETs corresponding to the set of CSSs with the lowest index in a cell containing CSSs or a UE-specific search space (USS) set. Device 1102 includes means for determining the duplex mode of a first DL transmission and a second DL transmission based on a TCI state associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, and means for determining whether the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission of the SSB is in full-duplex mode based on simultaneous transmission of the SSB and the UL transmission. Device 1102 includes means for determining the duplex mode of a first DL transmission or the second DL transmission based on an indication of duplex mode in the configuration of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission. Device 1102 includes means for determining a higher priority UL transmission between a first UL transmission associated with a half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission associated with a full-duplex mode, and means for monitoring the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission using the beam of the higher priority UL transmission. Apparatus 1102 includes: means for determining the duplex mode of a first UL transmission or a second UL transmission based on UL TCI status or spatial relationship information of the corresponding transmission; and means for determining the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on an indication in the configuration for the corresponding UL transmission. Apparatus 1102 also includes: means for transmitting a random access channel for the first UL transmission using a first preamble from a half-duplex preamble group or for transmitting a random access channel for the second UL transmission using a second preamble from a full-duplex preamble group. The aforementioned means may be one or more of the aforementioned components in apparatus 1102 configured to perform the functions described by the aforementioned means.As described above, device 1102 may include TX processor 368, RX processor 356, and controller / processor 359. Thus, in one configuration, the aforementioned device may be TX processor 368, RX processor 356, and controller / processor 359 configured to perform the functions described herein.

[0157] Figure 12 Figure 1200 illustrates an example of the hardware implementation of device 1202. Device 1202 is a BS and includes a baseband unit 1204. Baseband unit 1204 can communicate with UE 104 via cellular RF transceiver 1222. Baseband unit 1204 may include computer-readable medium / memory. Baseband unit 1204 is responsible for general processing, including the execution of software stored on computer-readable medium / memory. The software, when executed by baseband unit 1204, causes baseband unit 1204 to perform the various functions described above. Computer-readable medium / memory may also be used to store data manipulated by baseband unit 1204 when executing the software. Baseband unit 1204 further includes a receiving component 1230, a communication manager 1232, and a transmitting component 1234. Communication manager 1232 includes the one or more of the illustrated components. Components within communication manager 1232 may be stored in computer-readable medium / memory and / or configured as hardware within baseband unit 1204. The baseband unit 1204 may be a component of the BS 310 and may include memory 376 and / or at least one of the following: TX processor 316, RX processor 370, and controller / processor 375.

[0158] The communication manager 1232 includes a hybrid DL transmission management component 1240, which is configured to: schedule the UE to perform a first DL transmission in a first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission in a second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode, and transmit a hybrid DL transmission including the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission to the UE, for example, as described in conjunction with 606 and 616. The communication manager 1232 further includes a hybrid UL transmission management component 1242, which is configured to: schedule the UE to perform a first UL transmission included in a first UL transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission included in a second UL transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode; implicitly or explicitly determine the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission; determine a higher priority UL transmission between the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on the duplex mode or content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission; and receive a hybrid UL transmission including the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission, for example, as described in conjunction with 1002, 1004, 1006, 1008, 1010, 1012 and 1014.

[0159] The device may include execution Figure 8 and 10 The additional components of each block of the algorithm in the aforementioned flowchart. Thus, Figure 8 and 10 Each box in the aforementioned flowchart can be executed by a component, and the device may include one or more of these components. These components may be one or more hardware components specifically configured to execute the process / algorithm, implemented by a processor configured to execute the process / algorithm, stored in a computer-readable medium for implementation by a processor, or some combination thereof.

[0160] In one configuration, device 1202, specifically baseband processing unit 1204, includes: means for scheduling user equipment (UE) to perform a first UL transmission included in a first uplink (UL) transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission included in a second UL transmission group associated with full-duplex mode; means for determining a higher priority UL transmission between the first UL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and the second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode; and means for monitoring the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission using the beam of the higher priority UL transmission. Device 1202 may include: means for prioritizing the search for the first UL transmission in the first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode over the search for the second UL transmission in the second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode, and means for prioritizing the search for the second UL transmission in the second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode over the search for the first UL transmission in the first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode. The device 1202 may include: means for determining the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on the Transmission Configuration Indication (TCI) state associated with the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission; means for determining the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on the indication of the duplex mode in the configuration of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission; and means for determining the duplex mode of the first transmission group or the second transmission group based on the PRACH preamble of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission. The aforementioned means may be one or more of the aforementioned components in the device 1202 configured to perform the functions described by the aforementioned means. As described above, the device 1202 may include a TX processor 316, an RX processor 370, and a controller / processor 375. Thus, in one configuration, the aforementioned means may be the TX processor 316, the RX processor 370, and the controller / processor 375 configured to perform the functions described by the aforementioned means.

[0161] Refer again Figure 5 , 6In steps 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, the UE can receive scheduling information from the base station for a first DL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission associated with full-duplex mode, determine the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, and monitor the higher-priority DL transmission among the first and second DL transmissions. The priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission is determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group. The UE may prioritize searching for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode over searching for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode. The UE may implicitly or explicitly determine the duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission.

[0162] The UE may prioritize searching for a second DL transmission in a second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode over searching for a first DL transmission in a first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode. The priority of the first DL transmission and the second transmission may be determined based on the content of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, which includes one of the CORESET, CSI-RS, PDSCH, or SSB used for PDCCH.

[0163] The first and second DL transmissions can be scheduled to transmit on different component carriers. Alternatively, they can be scheduled to transmit on the same component carrier. The first and second DL transmissions can be received on two different antenna panels.

[0164] The base station can schedule the UE to perform a first UL transmission included in a first UL transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission included in a second UL transmission group associated with full-duplex mode, determine a higher priority UL transmission between the first UL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and the second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode, and use the beam of the higher priority UL transmission to monitor the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

[0165] The priority of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission can be determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group. The priority of the first UL transmission and the second transmission can be further determined based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission, which includes one of PUCCH, SRS, PUSCH or PRACH.

[0166] It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of the boxes in the disclosed process / flowcharts is an explanation of exemplary methods. It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of the boxes in these process / flowcharts can be rearranged based on design preferences. Furthermore, some boxes may be combined or omitted. The appended method claims present the elements of the various boxes in an exemplary order and are not intended to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

[0167] The preceding description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described herein. Various modifications to these aspects will readily be understood by those skilled in the art, and the universal principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects. Therefore, the claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but are to be granted the full scope consistent with the language of the claims, wherein references to the singular form of an element, unless specifically stated otherwise, are not intended to mean “one and only one,” but rather “one or more.” Terms such as “if,” “when,” and “at the time of” should be interpreted as meaning “under this condition,” rather than implying a direct temporal relationship or reaction. That is, these phrases (e.g., “when”) do not imply an immediate action in response to the occurrence of an action or during the occurrence of an action, but only imply that an action will occur when a condition is met, without requiring a specific or immediate temporal constraint for the action to occur. The term “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any aspect described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or overriding other aspects. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term “some / a” refers to one or more. Combinations such as "at least one of A, B, or C", "one or more of A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", "one or more of A, B, and C", and "A, B, C, or any combination thereof" include any combination of A, B, and / or C, and may include multiple A, multiple B, or multiple C. Specifically, combinations such as "at least one of A, B, or C", "one or more of A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", "one or more of A, B, and C", and "A, B, C, or any combination thereof" may be only A, only B, only C, A and B, A and C, B and C, or A and B and C, wherein any such combination may include one or more members of A, B, or C. Elements of all aspects described throughout this disclosure that are presently or hereafter known to those skilled in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be covered by the claims. Furthermore, nothing disclosed herein is intended as a donation to the public, whether or not such disclosure is explicitly stated in the claims. Terms such as “module,” “mechanism,” “element,” and “device” are not necessarily substitutes for the term “apparatus.” Thus, no claim element should be interpreted as an apparatus plus a function unless the element is explicitly stated using the phrase “apparatus for…”.

[0168] The following aspects are illustrative only and may be combined with other aspects or teachings described herein without limitation.

[0169] Aspect 1 is a method of a UE. The method includes receiving from a base station scheduling information for a first DL transmission associated with a half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission associated with a full-duplex mode, determining the priorities of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, and monitoring the higher-priority DL transmission between the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission.

[0170] Aspect 2 is the method of aspect 1, wherein the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission is determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group.

[0171] Aspect 3 is the method of aspect 2, further comprising: prioritizing the search for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode over the search for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode.

[0172] Aspect 4 is the method of aspect 2, further comprising: prioritizing the search for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode over the search for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode.

[0173] Aspect 5 is a method of any of Aspects 1 to 4, wherein the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission is further determined based on the content of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, the content including one of CORESET, CSI-RS, PDSCH or SSB for PDCCH.

[0174] Aspect 6 is a method of any of Aspects 1 to 5, further comprising: receiving configuration for a plurality of CORESETs within the first transport group or the second transport group, and, if the UE is configured, monitoring CORESETs from the plurality of CORESETs corresponding to a CSS set or a UE USS set, the CSS set or the UE USS set having the lowest index in a cell containing the CSS with the lowest index.

[0175] Aspect 7 is a method of any of Aspects 1 to 6, wherein the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission are scheduled to be transmitted on different component carriers.

[0176] Aspect 8 is a method of any of Aspects 1 to 6, wherein the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission are scheduled to be transmitted on the same component carrier.

[0177] Aspect 9 is a method of any of Aspects 1 to 8, further comprising: determining the duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission based on the TCI state associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission.

[0178] Aspect 10 is a method of aspect 9, wherein the UE determines that the second DL transmission is associated with the full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indication bidirectional RS pair, and wherein the UE determines that the first DL transmission is associated with the half-duplex mode based on the TCI state indication unidirectional RS.

[0179] Aspect 11 is a method of any of Aspects 1 to 8, further comprising: determining that the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission of the SSB is in the full-duplex mode based on at least one of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission being an SSB and the SSB being transmitted simultaneously with the UL transmission, or determining that the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission of the SSB is in the half-duplex mode based on the SSB mode or SSB sequence.

[0180] Aspect 12 is a method of any of Aspects 1 to 8, further comprising: determining the duplex mode of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission based on an indication of a duplex mode in the configuration of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission.

[0181] Aspect 13 is the method of aspect 12, wherein the indication includes one or more bits included in either the RRC configuration for CORESET and CSI-RS or the DCI for PDSCH.

[0182] Aspect 14 is a method of aspect 12, wherein the indication is included in the SSB transmission configuration of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission.

[0183] Aspect 15 is a method of any of Aspects 1 to 14, wherein the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission are received on two different antenna panels.

[0184] Aspect 16 is an apparatus for wireless communication, comprising: at least one processor coupled to a memory and configured to implement the method as described in any of Aspects 1 to 15.

[0185] Aspect 17 is a device for wireless communication, including means for implementing the methods of any of Aspects 1 to 15.

[0186] Aspect 18 is a computer-readable medium storing computer-executable code, wherein when executed by a processor, the code causes the processor to implement methods as described in any of Aspects 1 to 15.

[0187] Aspect 19 is a method of a UE. The method includes determining a higher priority UL transmission between a first UL transmission associated with a half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission associated with a full-duplex mode, and using the beam of the higher priority UL transmission to simultaneously transmit the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

[0188] Aspect 20 is a method of aspect 19, wherein the UE simultaneously transmits the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission in different component carriers.

[0189] Aspect 21 is a method of aspect 19, wherein the UE simultaneously transmits the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission in the same component carrier.

[0190] Aspect 22 is a method of any of Aspects 19 to 21, wherein the UE transmits the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission on two different antenna panels.

[0191] Aspect 23 is a method of any of Aspects 19 to 22, wherein the UE determines the higher priority UL transmission based on one or more of the duplex modes or contents of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

[0192] Aspect 24 is the method of aspect 23, further comprising: determining the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on the UL TCI status or spatial relationship information of the corresponding transmission.

[0193] Aspect 25 is a method of aspect 24, wherein the UE determines that the second UL transmission is associated with the full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating bidirectional RS pair, and the UE determines that the first UL transmission is associated with the half-duplex mode based on the TCI state or the spatial relationship information indicating unidirectional RS.

[0194] Aspect 26 is a method of any of Aspect 23, further comprising: determining the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on an indication in a configuration for the respective UL transmission.

[0195] Aspect 27 is a method of any of Aspect 26, wherein the indication includes one or more bits of one of the RRC configuration or DCI for the respective UL transmission.

[0196] Aspect 28 is a method of any of Aspects 19 to 23, further comprising: using a first preamble from a half-duplex preamble group to transmit a random access channel for the first UL transmission or using a second preamble from a full-duplex preamble group to transmit the random access channel for the second UL transmission.

[0197] Aspect 29 is an apparatus for wireless communication, comprising: at least one processor coupled to a memory and configured to implement the methods of any of aspects 19 to 28.

[0198] Aspect 30 is a device for wireless communication, including means for implementing the methods of any of aspects 19 to 28.

[0199] Aspect 31 is a computer-readable medium storing computer-executable code, wherein when executed by a processor, the code causes the processor to implement the methods of any of aspects 19 to 28.

[0200] Aspect 32 is a method for a base station. The method includes scheduling a user equipment (UE) to perform a first UL transmission included in a first uplink (UL) transmission group associated with a half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission included in a second UL transmission group associated with a full-duplex mode, determining a higher priority UL transmission between the first UL transmission associated with the half-duplex mode and the second UL transmission associated with the full-duplex mode, and using a beam of the higher priority UL transmission to monitor the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

[0201] Aspect 33 is the method of aspect 32, wherein the priority of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission is determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group.

[0202] Aspect 34 is a method of aspect 33, further comprising: prioritizing the search for the first UL transmission in the first transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode over the search for the second UL transmission in the second transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode.

[0203] Aspect 35 is a method of aspect 33, further comprising: prioritizing the search for the second UL transmission in the second transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode over the search for the first UL transmission in the first transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode.

[0204] Aspect 36 is a method of any of Aspects 32 to 35, wherein the priority of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission is further determined based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission, the content including one of PUCCH, SRS, PUSCH or PRACH.

[0205] Aspect 37 is a method of any of aspects 32 to 36, wherein the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission are scheduled to be transmitted on different component carriers.

[0206] Aspect 38 is a method of any of aspects 32 to 36, wherein the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission are scheduled to be transmitted on the same component carrier.

[0207] Aspect 39 is the method of aspect 32, further comprising: determining the duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission based on the TCI state associated with the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

[0208] Aspect 40 is a method of aspect 39, wherein the base station determines that the second UL transmission is associated with the full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indication bidirectional RS pair, and wherein the base station determines that the first UL transmission is associated with the half-duplex mode based on the TCI state indication unidirectional RS.

[0209] Aspect 41 is a method of aspect 32, further comprising: determining the duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission based on an indication of the duplex mode in the configuration of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission.

[0210] Aspect 42 is a method of aspect 41, wherein the indication includes one or more bits included in either the RRC configuration for PUCCH and SRS or the DCI for PUSCH.

[0211] Aspect 43 is the method of aspect 42, further comprising: determining the duplex mode of the first transmission group or the second transmission group based on the PRACH preamble of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission.

[0212] Aspect 44 is an apparatus for wireless communication, comprising: at least one processor coupled to a memory and configured to implement the methods of any of aspects 32 to 43.

[0213] Aspect 45 is a device for wireless communication, including means for implementing the methods of any of aspects 32 to 43.

[0214] Aspect 46 is a computer-readable medium storing computer-executable code, wherein when executed by a processor, the code causes the processor to implement the methods of any of aspects 32 to 43.

Claims

1. A method for conducting wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: Receive scheduling information from the base station components for a first downlink (DL) transmission included in a first transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second DL transmission included in a second transmission group associated with full-duplex mode; The duplex mode of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission is determined based on the Transmission Configuration Indication (TCI) status associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission; The priorities of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission are determined based on the first transmission group and the second transmission group associated with the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission; as well as Monitor the higher-priority DL transmission between the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission is determined based on the duplex mode of the first transmission group and the second transmission group.

3. The method of claim 2, further comprising: The search for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode takes precedence over the search for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode.

4. The method of claim 2, further comprising: The search for the second DL transmission in the second transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode takes precedence over the search for the first DL transmission in the first transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the priority of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission is further determined based on the content of the first DL transmission and the second DL transmission, the content including one of the following: a control resource set (CORESET) for a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), a channel state information reference transmission (CSI-RS), a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH), or a synchronization transport block (SSB).

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising: Receive configurations for multiple control resource sets (CORESETs) within the first transport group or the second transport group; as well as If the UE is configured, it monitors the CORESETs corresponding to either a shared search space (CSS) set or a UE-specific search space (USS) set from the plurality of CORESETs, the CSS set or the USS set having the lowest index in the cell containing the CSS with the lowest index.

7. The method as described in claim 1, The UE determines that the second DL transmission is associated with the full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indication bidirectional reference signal (RS) pair, and The UE determines that the first DL transmission is associated with the half-duplex mode based on the TCI state indication unidirectional RS.

8. The method of claim 1, further comprising: The first DL transmission or the second DL transmission of the SSB is determined to be in the full-duplex mode based on at least one of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission being a Synchronous Transport Block (SSB) and the SSB being transmitted simultaneously with the uplink (UL) transmission, or the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission of the SSB is determined to be in the half-duplex mode based on the SSB mode or SSB sequence.

9. The method of claim 1, further comprising: The duplex mode of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission is determined based on the indication of the duplex mode in the configuration of the first DL transmission or the second DL transmission.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the indication includes one or more bits included in one of the following: Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration for controlling the resource set (CORESET) and Channel State Information Reference Transmission (CSI-RS) or Downlink Control Information (DCI) for Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH).

11. The method of claim 9, wherein the indication is included in the Synchronous Transport Block (SSB) transport configuration of the first DL transport or the second DL transport.

12. A method for conducting wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: Determine the higher priority UL transmission between the first uplink (UL) transmission associated with half-duplex mode and the second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode; as well as The higher-priority UL transmission beam is used to simultaneously transmit the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the UE determines the higher priority UL transmission based on one or more of the duplex modes or content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: The duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission is determined based on the UL transmission configuration indication (TCI) status or spatial relationship information of the corresponding transmission.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the UE determines that the second UL transmission is associated with the full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indicating bidirectional RS pair, and the UE determines that the first UL transmission is associated with the half-duplex mode based on the TCI state or the spatial relationship information indicating unidirectional RS.

16. The method of claim 13, further comprising: The duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission is determined based on the indication in the configuration for the corresponding UL transmission.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the indication includes one or more bits of either the Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration or the Downlink Control Information (DCI) of the corresponding UL transmission.

18. The method of claim 12, further comprising: The random access channel for the first UL transmission is transmitted using a first preamble from a half-duplex preamble group or the random access channel for the second UL transmission is transmitted using a second preamble from a full-duplex preamble group.

19. A wireless communication method for components of a base station, comprising: Schedule user equipment (UE) to perform a first UL transmission included in a first uplink (UL) transmission group associated with half-duplex mode and a second UL transmission included in a second UL transmission group associated with full-duplex mode; Determine the higher priority UL transmission between the first UL transmission associated with half-duplex mode and the second UL transmission associated with full-duplex mode; and The beam of the higher-priority UL transmission is used to monitor the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the priority of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission is determined based on the duplex mode of the first UL transmission group and the second UL transmission group.

21. The method of claim 20, further comprising: The search for the first UL transmission in the first UL transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode takes precedence over the search for the second UL transmission in the second UL transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode.

22. The method of claim 20, further comprising: The search for the second UL transmission in the second UL transmission group associated with the full-duplex mode takes precedence over the search for the first UL transmission in the first UL transmission group associated with the half-duplex mode.

23. The method of claim 19, wherein the priority of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission is further determined based on the content of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission, the content including one of the following: Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), Probe Reference Transmission (SRS), Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), or Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH).

24. The method of claim 19, further comprising: The duplex mode of the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission is determined based on the Transmission Configuration Indication (TCI) status associated with the first UL transmission and the second UL transmission.

25. The method of claim 24, wherein the components of the base station determine that the second UL transmission is associated with the full-duplex mode based on the TCI state indication bidirectional reference signal (RS) pair, and The components of the base station determine that the first UL transmission is associated with the half-duplex mode based on the TCI status indication unidirectional RS.

26. The method of claim 19, further comprising: The duplex mode of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission is determined based on the indication of the duplex mode in the configuration of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission.

27. The method of claim 26, wherein the indication comprises one or more bits included in one of the following: radio resource control (RRC) configuration for the Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) and Detect Reference Transmission (SRS) or downlink control information (DCI) for the Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH).

28. The method of claim 19, further comprising: The duplex mode of the first UL transmission group or the second UL transmission group is determined based on the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) preamble of the first UL transmission or the second UL transmission.

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