NR-U beam-specific RSSI and CO

Abstract

Wireless communication techniques for utilizing beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication are discussed. A UE can receive from a base station a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam and a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam. The second receive beam may be different from the first receive beam. The UE can transmit a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least partially based on the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; and a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least partially based on the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 17 / 124,108, filed December 16, 2020, entitled “BEAM-SPECIFIC RSSI AND CO FORNR-U”, the entire contents of which are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] In general, aspects of this disclosure relate to wireless communication systems, and more specifically, aspects of this disclosure relate to techniques in NR-U wireless communication that utilize beam-specific Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and Channel Occupancy (CO). Background Technology

[0004] Wireless communication networks have been widely deployed to provide various communication services, such as voice, video, packet data, messaging, broadcasting, etc. These wireless networks can be multiple access networks capable of supporting multiple users by sharing available network resources.

[0005] Wireless communication networks may include several components. These components may include wireless communication devices such as base stations (or Node Bs) that support communication between multiple user equipments (UEs). UEs can communicate with base stations via downlinks and uplinks. A downlink (or forward link) refers to the communication link from the base station to the UE, and an uplink (or reverse link) refers to the communication link from the UE to the base station.

[0006] A base station can send data and control information to a UE on the downlink or receive data and control information from a UE on the uplink. On the downlink, transmissions from the base station may encounter interference from transmissions from neighboring base stations or other radio frequency (RF) transmitters. On the uplink, transmissions from the UE may encounter interference from uplink transmissions from other UEs communicating with neighboring base stations or other RF transmitters. This interference can degrade performance on both the downlink and uplink.

[0007] With the increasing demand for mobile broadband access, the likelihood of network interference and congestion is also increasing as more user devices (UEs) access long-range wireless communication networks and more short-range wireless systems are deployed in communities. Continued research and development of wireless technologies are essential not only to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband access but also to improve and enhance the user experience of mobile communications. Summary of the Invention

[0008] To provide a basic understanding of the techniques discussed, some aspects of this disclosure are summarized below. This summary is not an exhaustive overview of all anticipated features of this disclosure, nor is it intended to identify key or essential elements of all aspects of this disclosure, or to describe the scope of any or all aspects of this disclosure. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects of this disclosure in a generalized form as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0009] In one aspect of this disclosure, a method for wireless communication performed by a UE is provided. For example, the method may include: receiving a first set of one or more Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam. The method may further include: receiving a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam. The method may further include: transmitting a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least partially based on the first set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least partially based on the second set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0010] In another aspect of this disclosure, a UE configured for wireless communication is provided. For example, the UE may include: a unit for receiving a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam. The UE may also include: a unit for receiving a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam. The UE may further include: a unit for transmitting a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, based at least in part on the first set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, based at least in part on the second set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0011] In another aspect of this disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having program code recorded thereon is provided. The program code may include: program code executable by a computer to cause the computer to receive a first set of RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receiving beam. The program code may also include: program code executable by the computer to cause the computer to receive a second set of RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receiving beam, wherein the second receiving beam is different from the first receiving beam. The program code may further include: program code executable by the computer to cause the computer to send a report including at least one of: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receiving beam, at least in part based on the first set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receiving beam, at least in part based on the second set of the one or more RSSI measurements.

[0012] In another aspect of this disclosure, a UE is provided. The UE may include at least one processor. The UE may also include at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to: receive a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam. The at least one processor may also be configured to: receive a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam. The at least one processor may also be configured to: send a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least partially based on the first set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least partially based on the second set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0013] In one aspect of this disclosure, a method for wireless communication performed by a base station is provided. For example, the method may include: transmitting a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam of a UE. The method may further include: transmitting a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam of the UE, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam. The method may further include: receiving a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least partially based on the first set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least partially based on the second set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0014] In another aspect of this disclosure, a base station configured for wireless communication is provided. For example, the base station may include: a unit for transmitting a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam of a UE. The base station may also include: a unit for transmitting a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam of the UE, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam. The base station may further include: a unit for receiving a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least partially based on the first set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least partially based on the second set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0015] In another aspect of this disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having program code recorded thereon is provided. The program code may include: program code executable by a computer to cause the computer to send a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam of a UE. The program code may also include: program code executable by the computer to cause the computer to send a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam of the UE, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam. The program code may also include: program code executable by the computer to cause the computer to receive a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least in part based on the first set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least in part based on the second set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0016] In another aspect of this disclosure, a base station is provided. The base station may include at least one processor. The base station may also include at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to: transmit a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam of a UE. The at least one processor may also be configured to: transmit a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam of the UE, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam. The at least one processor may also be configured to: receive a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least partially based on the first set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least partially based on the second set of the one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0017] Other aspects, features, and implementations will become apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the following description of specific exemplary aspects in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. While features are discussed with respect to certain aspects and drawings below, aspects may include one or more of the advantageous features discussed herein. In other words, while one or more aspects are discussed as having certain advantageous features, one or more of these features may also be used according to these aspects. Similarly, while exemplary aspects are discussed below as aspects of apparatus, systems, or methods, these exemplary aspects can be implemented using a wide variety of apparatuses, systems, and methods. Attached Figure Description

[0018] A further understanding of the nature and advantages of this disclosure can be obtained by referring to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, similar parts or features have the same reference numerals. Furthermore, parts of the same type can be distinguished by adding a second reference numeral after the first reference numeral to differentiate similar parts. If only the first reference numeral is used in the description, the description applies to any similar part having the same first reference numeral, regardless of the second reference numeral.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating details of an example wireless communication system according to some aspects of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating examples of base stations and user equipment (UEs) based on some aspects of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 3 Based on some aspects of this disclosure, a block diagram is shown of a method for utilizing beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication.

[0022] Figure 4 Based on some aspects of this disclosure, a block diagram is shown illustrating an alternative method for utilizing beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating examples of beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication, based on some aspects of this disclosure.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating another example of beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication, based on some aspects of this disclosure.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a block diagram conceptually illustrating the design of a UE configured according to some aspects of this disclosure.

[0026] Figure 8 It is a block diagram conceptually illustrating the design of a base station (e.g., a gNB) configured according to some aspects of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The specific embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are merely intended to describe various configurations and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Rather, specific details are included to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these specific details are not necessary in every case, and in some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form for clarity.

[0028] This disclosure generally relates to providing or participating in licensed shared access between two or more wireless devices in one or more wireless communication systems (also referred to as wireless communication networks). In various implementations, these technologies and apparatuses can be used in wireless communication networks such as: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks, Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) networks, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) networks, Orthogonal FDMA (OFDMA) networks, Single Carrier FDMA (SC-FDMA) networks, LTE networks, GSM networks, fifth-generation (5G) or new radio (NR) networks (sometimes referred to as “5G NR” networks, systems, or devices), and other communication networks. As described herein, the terms “network” and “system” are often used interchangeably.

[0029] For example, CDMA networks can implement radio technologies such as Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA), CDMA 2000, and so on. UTRA includes Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) and Low Chip Rate (LCR). CDMA 2000 covers the IS-2000, IS-95, and IS-856 standards.

[0030] TDMA networks can implement radio technologies such as the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) defines the standard for the Radio Access Network (RAN) for GSM EDGE (Enhanced Data Rate for GSM Evolution), also known as GERAN. GERAN is the radio component of GSM / EDGE, and the network connecting base stations (e.g., Ater and Abis interfaces) and base station controllers (A interface, etc.). The radio access network represents a component of the GSM network through which telephone calls and packet data are routed between the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Internet and user handheld devices (also known as user terminals or user equipment (UE)). A mobile phone operator's network may include one or more GERANs, which, in the case of UMTS / GSM networks, may be coupled with UTRAN. Additionally, an operator's network may include one or more LTE networks or one or more other networks. Different network types can use different radio access technologies (RATs) and RANs.

[0031] OFDMA networks can implement radio technologies such as evolved UTRA (E-UTRA), IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.16, IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and others. UTRA, E-UTRA, and GSM are part of the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). Specifically, Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a version of UMTS that adopts E-UTRA. UTRA, E-UTRA, GSM, UMTS, and LTE are described in documents provided by an organization called the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). CDMA2000 is described in documents from an organization called 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). These various radio technologies and standards are either known or under development. For example, 3GPP is a collaboration between telecommunications alliances aimed at defining globally applicable specifications for third-generation (3G) mobile phones. 3GPP LTE is a 3GPP initiative aimed at improving the UMTS mobile phone standard. 3GPP defines specifications for next-generation mobile networks, mobile systems, and mobile devices. This disclosure describes certain aspects of LTE, 4G or 5G, and NR technologies; however, this specification is not intended to be limited to any particular technology or application, and one or more aspects described with reference to one technology may be understood to be applicable to another technology. Additionally, one or more aspects of this disclosure may relate to access for sharing radio spectrum between networks using different radio access technologies or radio air interfaces.

[0032] 5G networks take into account a variety of deployments, spectrums, services, and devices that can be implemented using a unified air interface based on OFDM. To achieve these goals, in addition to developing new radio technologies for 5G NR networks, further enhancements to LTE and LTE-A are also considered. 5G NR will be able to extend to provide coverage with: (1) coverage with ultra-high density (e.g., ~1M nodes / km). 2 (1) Ultra-low complexity (e.g., ~10 bits / second), ultra-low energy (e.g., battery life of approximately 10 years or more) of ultra-large Internet of Things (IoT) with deep coverage capable of reaching challenging locations; (2) including mission-critical controls with robust security to protect sensitive personal, financial or confidential information, ultra-high reliability (e.g., ~99.9999% reliability), ultra-low latency (e.g., ~1 millisecond (ms)), and providing users with a wide range of mobility or their lack thereof; (3) having enhanced mobile broadband, including extremely high capacity (e.g., ~10 Tbps / km). 2 Extreme data rates (e.g., multi-Gbps rates, user experience rates of over 100Mbps), and deep awareness with improved discovery and optimization.

[0033] Devices, networks, and systems can be configured to communicate via one or more portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is typically subdivided into various categories, bands, channels, etc., based on frequency or wavelength. In 5G NR, two initial operating frequency bands have been identified as frequency range names FR1 (410MHz-7.125GHz) and FR2 (24.25GHz-52.6GHz). The frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are generally referred to as mid-band frequencies. Although a portion of FR1 is greater than 6GHz, in various documents and articles, FR1 is often (interchangeably) referred to as the “below 6GHz” band. A similar naming issue sometimes arises with FR2, although it is often (interchangeably) referred to as the “millimeter wave” band in various documents and articles, although it differs from the Extremely High Frequency (EHF) band (30GHz-300GHz) defined as a “millimeter wave” band by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

[0034] In light of the foregoing, unless otherwise explicitly stated, it should be understood that the terms "below 6 GHz," etc. (if used herein), can broadly refer to frequencies below 6 GHz, which may be within FR1 or include intermediate frequency band frequencies. Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly stated, it should be understood that the terms "millimeter wave," etc. (if used herein), can broadly refer to frequencies including intermediate frequency band frequencies, which may be within FR2 or within the EHF band.

[0035] 5G NR devices, networks, and systems can be implemented using optimized OFDM-based waveforms. These features can include scalable parameter sets and transmission time intervals (TTIs); a general, flexible framework for efficiently reusing services and features with dynamic, low-latency time-division duplex (TDD) or frequency-division duplex (FDD) designs; and improved radio technologies such as massive MIMO, robust mmWave transport, advanced channel coding, and device-centric mobility. The scalability of parameter sets and the scaling of subcarrier spacing in 5G NR can efficiently address diverse services across different spectrums and deployments. For example, in various outdoor and macro coverage deployments implemented with FDD or TDD below 3 GHz, subcarrier spacing can be 15 kHz over bandwidths such as 1, 5, 10, 20 MHz, etc. For other various outdoor and small cell coverage deployments with TDD above 3 GHz, subcarrier spacing can be 30 kHz over an 80 / 100 MHz bandwidth. For various other indoor broadband implementations using TDD on the unlicensed portion of the 5 GHz band, the subcarrier spacing can be 60 kHz over a 160 MHz bandwidth. Finally, for various deployments using mmWave components for TDD transmission at 28 GHz, the subcarrier spacing can be 120 kHz over a 500 MHz bandwidth.

[0036] 5G NR's scalable parameter set facilitates scalable TTIs for various latency and Quality of Service (QoS) requirements. For example, shorter TTIs can be used for low latency and high reliability, while longer TTIs can be used for higher spectral efficiency. Efficient multiplexing of long and short TTIs allows transmission to begin at symbol boundaries. 5G NR also considers self-contained composite subframe designs that contain uplink or downlink scheduling information, data, and acknowledgments within the same subframe. Self-contained composite subframes support communication in unlicensed or contention-based shared spectrum, and adaptive uplink or downlink, in which case flexible configuration on a per-cell basis is possible to dynamically switch between uplink and downlink to meet current service demands.

[0037] For clarity, certain aspects of these devices and technologies are described below with reference to exemplary 5G NR implementations or in a 5G-centric manner, and 5G terminology may be used as illustrative examples in the following description; however, this description is not intended to be limited to 5G applications.

[0038] Furthermore, it should be understood that in operation, wireless communication networks adapted according to the concepts herein can operate with any combination of licensed or unlicensed spectrum, depending on load and availability. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the systems, apparatuses, and methods described herein can be applied to other communication systems and applications besides the specific examples provided.

[0039] While aspects and implementations have been described in this application through the illustration of some examples, those skilled in the art will understand that other implementations and use cases can be implemented in many different arrangements and scenarios. The innovations described herein can be implemented across multiple different platform types, devices, systems, shapes, sizes, and packaging arrangements. For example, implementations or uses can be achieved through integrated chip implementations or other devices based on non-modular components (e.g., end-user devices, vehicles, communication devices, computing devices, industrial devices, retail or purchasing devices, medical devices, AI-enabled devices, etc.) or combinations thereof. While some examples may or may not be specific to a particular use case or application, a wide variety of applicability to the described innovations is possible. The scope of implementations can range from chip-level or modular components to non-modular, non-chip-level implementations, and can also be aggregated, distributed, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) devices or systems incorporating one or more of the described aspects. In some practical settings, devices incorporating the described aspects and features may also need to include other components and features for implementing and practicing the claimed and described aspects. The innovations described herein can be implemented in a wide variety of ways with different sizes, shapes and constructions, including large or small devices, chip-level components, multi-component systems (e.g., radio frequency (RF) chains, communication interfaces, processors), distributed layouts, end-user devices and so on.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating details of an exemplary wireless communication system according to one or more aspects. The wireless communication system may include a wireless network 100. Wireless network 100 may, for example, include a 5G wireless network. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, Figure 1 The components appearing in this may have corresponding counterparts in other network arrangements, including, for example, cellular network arrangements and non-cellular network arrangements (e.g., device-to-device or peer-to-peer or ad hoc network arrangements, etc.).

[0041] Figure 1The wireless network 100 shown includes multiple base stations 105 and other network entities. A base station can be a station communicating with a UE, and may also be referred to as an evolved Node B (eNB), a next-generation eNB (gNB), an access point, etc. Each base station 105 can provide communication coverage for a specific geographic area. In 3GPP, depending on the context in which the term "cell" is used, the term "cell" can refer to that specific geographic coverage area of ​​the base station, or a base station subsystem serving that coverage area. In the implementation of the wireless network 100 herein, base stations 105 can be associated with the same operator or different operators (e.g., the wireless network 100 may include multiple operator wireless networks). Additionally, in the implementation of the wireless network 100 herein, base stations 105 can use one or more frequency bands (e.g., licensed spectrum, unlicensed spectrum, or combinations thereof) of the same frequency as neighboring cells to provide wireless communication. In some examples, a single base station 105 or UE 115 may be operated by more than one network operating entity. In some other examples, each base station 105 and UE 115 may be operated by a single network operating entity.

[0042] Base stations can provide communication coverage for macrocells, small cells (e.g., picocells or femtocells), or other types of cells. Typically, macrocells cover a relatively large geographic area (e.g., a radius of several kilometers), allowing unrestricted access for UEs with service subscriptions to a network provider. Small cells, such as picocells, typically cover a relatively small geographic area, allowing unrestricted access for UEs with service subscriptions to a network provider. Furthermore, small cells, such as femtocells, typically cover a relatively small geographic area (e.g., a home), providing restricted access to UEs associated with that femtocell (e.g., UEs in a closed user group (CSG), UEs for users in a home, etc.), in addition to unrestricted access. A base station used for macrocells can be called a macro base station. A base station used for small cells can be called a small cell base station, picocell, femtocell, or home base station. Figure 1 In the example shown, base stations 105d and 105e are conventional macro base stations, while base stations 105-a-105c are macro base stations implementing one of 3D, full-dimensional (FD), or massive MIMO. Base stations 105-a-105c fully utilize their higher-dimensional MIMO capabilities to increase coverage and capacity using 3D beamforming in elevation and azimuth beamforming. Base station 105f is a small cell base station, which can be a home node or a portable access point. A base station can support one or more (e.g., two, three, four, etc.) cells.

[0043] Wireless Network 100 can support synchronous or asynchronous operation. For synchronous operation, base stations can have similar frame timing, and transmissions from different base stations are approximately aligned in time. For asynchronous operation, base stations can have different frame timing, and transmissions from different base stations are not aligned in time. In some scenarios, the network can be enabled or configured to handle dynamic switching between synchronous and asynchronous operations.

[0044] UE 115 are distributed across wireless network 100, and each UE can be stationary or mobile. It should be understood that although mobile devices are generally referred to as UEs in 3GPP standards and specifications, those skilled in the art may also refer to such devices alternatively or in other ways as mobile stations (MS), user stations, mobile units, user units, radio units, remote units, mobile devices, radio equipment, wireless communication equipment, remote equipment, mobile subscriber stations, access terminals (AT), mobile terminals, radio terminals, remote terminals, handheld devices, terminals, user agents, mobile clients, clients, gaming devices, augmented reality devices, vehicle components, vehicle equipment or vehicle modules, or any other suitable term. Within the scope of this document, a "mobile" device or UE does not necessarily need to be mobile and can be stationary. Some non-limiting examples of mobile devices may include, for example, one or more implementations of UE 115, including mobile stations, cellular phones, smartphones, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones, Wireless Local Loop (WLL) stations, laptop computers, personal computers (PCs), notebook computers, netbooks, smartbooks, tablet devices, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Mobile devices can also be IoT or “Internet of Everything” (IoE) devices, such as automobiles or other vehicles, satellite radios, Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, logistics controllers, drones, multi-helicopters, helicopters, smart energy or security devices, solar panels or solar arrays, municipal lighting, water or other infrastructure; industrial automation and enterprise equipment; consumer and wearable devices, such as glasses, wearable cameras, smartwatches, health or fitness trackers, mammalian implantable devices, gesture tracking devices, medical devices, digital audio players (e.g., MP3 players), cameras, game consoles, etc.; and digital home or smart home devices, such as home audio, video and multimedia equipment, appliances, sensors, vending machines, smart lighting, home security systems, smart meters, etc. In one respect, a UE can be a device that includes a Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC). In another respect, a UE can be a device that does not include a UICC. In some respects, a UE that does not include a UICC can also be referred to as an IoE device. Figure 1The UEs 115a-115d in the illustrated implementation are examples of mobile smartphone-type devices accessing the wireless network 100. The UE can also be a machine specifically configured to implement connected communication, including machine-type communication (MTC), enhanced MTC (eMTC), narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), and so on. Figure 1 The UE 115e-115k shown is an example of various machines configured to implement access to wireless network 100.

[0045] Mobile devices such as the UE 115 can communicate with any type of base station (whether macro base station, pico base station, femto base station, repeater, etc.). Figure 1 In this context, a communication link (e.g., represented by a lightning bolt) indicates a wireless transmission between the UE and a serving base station, or a desired transmission between base stations, and a backhaul transmission between base stations, wherein the serving base station is a base station designated to serve the UE on the downlink or uplink. In some scenarios, the UE may operate as a base station or other network node. Backhaul communication between base stations of wireless network 100 can occur using wired or wireless communication links.

[0046] When operating in wireless network 100, base stations 105-a-105c use 3D beamforming and cooperative spatial technologies (e.g., Cooperative Multipoint (CoMP) or Multi-Connection) to serve UE 115-a and UE 115-b. Macro base station 105d communicates backhaul with base stations 105-a-105c and small cell base station 105f. Macro base station 105d also transmits multicast services subscribed to and received by UEs 115c and 115d. Such multicast services may include mobile television or streaming video, or may include other services for providing community information (e.g., weather emergencies or alerts such as amber or grey alerts).

[0047] The implemented wireless network 100 supports mission-critical communication with ultra-reliable and redundant links for mission-critical devices, such as UE 115e, which is a drone. Redundant communication links with UE 115e include communication links from macro base stations 105d and 105e, and small cell base station 105f. Other machine-type devices, such as UE 115f (thermometer), UE 115g (smart meter), and UE 115h (wearable device), can communicate directly with base stations such as small cell base station 105f and macro base station 105e via the wireless network 100, or, in a multi-hop configuration, through communication with another user equipment relaying its information to the network; for example, UE 115f transmits temperature measurement information to smart meter UE 115g, and then reports it to the network via small cell base station 105f. For example, in a vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) mesh network between UEs 115i-115k communicating with macro base station 105e, wireless network 100 can also provide additional network efficiency through dynamic, low-latency TDD communication or low-latency FDD communication.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating examples of base station 105 and UE 115 from one or more aspects. Base station 105 and UE 115 can be Figure 1 Any base station in the base station and Figure 1 One of the UEs in the system. For restricted association scenarios (as described above), base station 105 can be... Figure 1 In the small cell base station 105f, UE 115 can be UE 115c or UE 115D operating within the service area of ​​base station 105f. To access small cell base station 105f, UE 115 will be included in the list of accessible UEs of small cell base station 105f. Base station 105 can also be some other type of base station. For example... Figure 2 As shown, base station 105 may be equipped with antennas 234a to 234t, and UE 115 may be equipped with antennas 252a to 252r for facilitating wireless communication.

[0049] At base station 105, transmit processor 220 can receive data from data source 212 and control information from controller 240 (e.g., processor). This control information may be for Physical Broadcast Channel (PBCH), Physical Control Format Indicator Channel (PCFICH), Physical Hybrid ARQ (Automatic Repeat Request) Indicator Channel (PHICH), Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH), Enhanced Physical Downlink Control Channel (EPDCCH), MTC Physical Downlink Control Channel (MPDCCH), etc. Data may be for Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH), etc. Furthermore, transmit processor 220 can process the data and control information (e.g., encoding and symbol mapping) to obtain data symbols and control symbols, respectively. In addition, transmit processor 220 can also generate reference symbols, such as those for Primary Synchronization Signal (PSS) and Secondary Synchronization Signal (SSS) and cell-specific reference signals. The transmit (TX) MIMO processor 230 can perform spatial processing (e.g., precoding) on ​​these data symbols, control symbols, or reference symbols (if applicable) and provide an output symbol stream to the modulators (MODs) 232a to 232t. For example, spatial processing performed on the data symbols, control symbols, or reference symbols may include precoding. Each modulator 232 can process its respective output symbol stream (e.g., for OFDM, etc.) to obtain an output sample stream. Each modulator 232 can additionally or alternatively process (e.g., convert to analog signal, amplify, filter, and up-convert) the output sample stream to obtain a downlink signal. The downlink signals from the modulators 232a to 232t can be transmitted via antennas 234a to 234t, respectively.

[0050] At UE 115, antennas 252a to 252r can receive downlink signals from base station 105 and provide the received signals to demodulators (DEMODs) 254a to 254r respectively. Each demodulator 254 can adjust (e.g., filter, amplify, down-convert, and digitize) its respective received signal to obtain an input sample. Each demodulator 254 can further process these input samples (e.g., for OFDM, etc.) to obtain received symbols. MIMO detector 256 can obtain the received symbols from demodulators 254a to 254r, perform MIMO detection on the received symbols (if applicable), and provide the detected symbols. Receiver processor 258 can process (e.g., demodulate, deinterleave, and decode) the detected symbols, provide decoded data for UE 115 to data sink 260, and provide decoded control information to controller 280 (e.g., processor).

[0051] On the uplink, at UE 115, transmit processor 264 can receive data from data source 262 (e.g., for the Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH)) and control information from controller 280 (e.g., for the Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), and process the data and control information. Additionally, transmit processor 264 can generate reference symbols for reference signals. Symbols from transmit processor 264 can be pre-encoded (if applicable) by TX MIMO processor 266, further processed by modulators 254a to 254r (e.g., for SC-FDM, etc.), and transmitted back to base station 105. At base station 105, uplink signals from UE 115 can be received by antenna 234, processed by demodulator 232, detected by MIMO detector 236 (if applicable), and further processed by receive processor 238 to obtain decoded data and control information transmitted by UE 115. The receiver processor 238 can provide decoded data to the data sink 239 and decoded control information to the controller 240.

[0052] Controllers 240 and 280 can respectively direct the operation of base station 105 and UE 115. Controller 240 or other processors and modules at base station 105, or controller 280 or other processors and modules at UE 115, can execute or direct the execution of various processes used to implement the techniques described herein, such as for executing or directing... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The functional modules shown are executed, or other processes are used to implement the techniques described herein. Memory 242 and 282 can store data and program code for base station 105 and UE 115, respectively. Scheduler 244 can schedule the UE to transmit data on the downlink or uplink.

[0053] In some cases, UE 115 and base station 105 may operate in a shared radio spectrum band, which may include licensed or unlicensed (e.g., contention-based) spectrum. In the unlicensed frequency portion of the shared radio spectrum band, UE 115 or base station 105 may conventionally perform a media sensing procedure to compete for access to that spectrum. For example, UE 115 or base station 105 may perform a Listen-Before-Speak or Listen-Before-Transmit (LBT) procedure (e.g., Clear Channel Assessment (CCA)) before communication to determine if a shared channel is available. In some implementations, CCA may include an energy detection procedure to determine if any other active transmissions are present. For example, the device may infer that a change in the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the power meter indicates that the channel is occupied. Specifically, signal power concentrated in a specific bandwidth and exceeding a predetermined noise lower limit may indicate another radio transmitter. CCA may also include detecting a specific sequence indicating channel usage. For example, another device may transmit a specific preamble before transmitting a data sequence. In some cases, the LBT process may include: the wireless node adjusting its own backoff window based on the amount of energy detected on the channel or the acknowledgment / negative acknowledgment (ACK / NACK) feedback of packets it sends as a conflict proxy.

[0054] In some aspects of this disclosure, base stations such as base station / gNB 105 and UEs such as UE 115 can communicate using 5G NR in unlicensed spectrum (NR-U) technology. According to some aspects, NR-U wireless communication may include wireless communication in millimeter-wave bands. For example, NR-U wireless communication may include wireless communication in 60 GHz unlicensed spectrum or 37 GHz shared spectrum, among several options.

[0055] In some respects, both the base station and the UE can utilize beamforming technology for millimeter-wave 5G NR-U wireless communication. In some respects, a beam can refer to a specific antenna beam directional configuration of an antenna array. In some respects, the base station can use different beams to transmit information in different communication scenarios. The base station can also use different beams to receive information in different communication scenarios. Similarly, the UE can use different beams to transmit and receive information in different communication scenarios. In some respects, beamforming technology can be used to increase coverage by using multiple antenna elements and to reduce costs by reducing the digital chain in wireless communication equipment.

[0056] In some respects, when using certain beams for wireless communication, the UE may experience different levels of interference compared to when using other beams. For example, a beam pointing in one specific direction may experience higher interference compared to another beam pointing in a different direction. Depending on the situation, as part of NR-U wireless communication, such as when using different beams for wireless communication, the base station may need to know how much interference the UE experiences in various wireless communication scenarios.

[0057] Various aspects of this disclosure can provide techniques for measuring and reporting beam-specific interference information in NR-U wireless communication using beam-specific metrics. For example, beam-specific Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and / or beam-specific Channel Occupancy (CO) metrics can be used to measure and report beam-specific interference information. In some embodiments, the base station can provide beam-specific configuration parameters that the UE can use to perform beam-specific RSSI and / or CO measurements and provide reports including beam-specific interference information.

[0058] As an example, Figure 3 Based on some aspects of this disclosure, block diagrams illustrating methods for utilizing beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication are shown. These methods can be used in conjunction with... Figure 1-2 and Figure 5-7 Various other aspects of this disclosure (e.g., mobile devices / UEs) are described to implement aspects of method 300. For example, refer to Figure 2 The controller / processor 280 of UE 115 can control UE 115 to execute method 300.

[0059] Figure 3 Method 300, which can be performed by a UE (e.g., UE 115), is illustrated. In block 302, a UE such as UE 115 may receive a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam. For example, the UE may receive the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with the first receive beam from a base station. Similarly, in block 304, a UE may receive a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam. For example, the UE may receive the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with the second receive beam from a base station.

[0060] In some respects, the term "receive beam" can refer to the beam used by a wireless communication device to receive wireless communication signals. Therefore, in some respects, the first receive beam and the second receive beam can each refer to the beam used by the UE to receive signals.

[0061] Depending on several aspects, the second receiving beam may differ from the first receiving beam. For example, in some aspects, the first receiving beam may be wider than the second receiving beam. As an example, the radiation pattern associated with the first receiving beam may be wider than the radiation pattern associated with the second receiving beam. In other words, the width of the first receiving beam may be wider than the width of the second receiving beam. In other aspects, the second receiving beam may be wider than the first receiving beam.

[0062] In some aspects, the UE may also receive information for identifying a receive beam associated with RSSI measurement configuration parameters. For example, the UE may receive an indication of a first receive beam. As an example, the UE may receive information identifying a first receive beam associated with a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. In other aspects, the UE may receive an indication of a second receive beam. As an example, the UE may receive information identifying a second receive beam associated with a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. According to some aspects, the base station may be configured to transmit an indication of the first receive beam. In other aspects, the base station may be configured to transmit an indication of the second receive beam.

[0063] According to some aspects, RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include various parameters. For example, RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include an indication of measurement duration (e.g., specifying the duration of the RSSI measurement). RSSI measurement configuration parameters may also include an indication of measurement period (e.g., specifying the time period for RSSI measurement). RSSI measurement configuration parameters may further include an indication of subframe offset (e.g., specifying at least one subframe in which the UE may perform RSSI measurement). RSSI measurement configuration parameters may also include an indication of center frequency parameter (e.g., specifying the center frequency for RSSI measurement). RSSI measurement configuration parameters may further include an indication of CO threshold (e.g., specifying an RSSI threshold that can be used to determine the CO for RSSI measurement). RSSI measurement configuration parameters may also include an indication of reporting period (e.g., specifying the time period for the UE to send a report with RSSI measurement to the base station). According to some aspects, RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include at least one of the parameters described above.

[0064] In some aspects, the UE can receive a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters and a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters from the base station in various ways. For example, in some aspects, the UE can receive the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters and the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters from the base station in the same control message session (e.g., the same Radio Resource Control (RRC) communication session). In other aspects, the UE can receive the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters and the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters from the base station in different control message sessions (e.g., different RRC communication sessions).

[0065] According to some aspects, the UE may perform one or more RSSI measurements using a first receive beam, at least in part, based on a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. For example, as shown in box 302, the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may be associated with a first receive beam. For example, the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may specify details of one or more RSSI measurements to be performed using the first receive beam. Therefore, in some aspects, the UE performing one or more RSSI measurements using a first receive beam, at least in part, based on a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters, may include: the UE performing one or more RSSI measurements using a first receive beam according to the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0066] In some aspects, the UE may perform one or more other RSSI measurements using a second receive beam, at least in part, based on a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. For example, as shown in box 304, the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may be associated with a second receive beam. As an example, the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may specify details of one or more RSSI measurements to be performed using the second receive beam. Therefore, in some aspects, the UE performing one or more RSSI measurements using a second receive beam, at least in part, based on a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters, may include: the UE performing one or more RSSI measurements using a second receive beam according to the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0067] RSSI measurement can include a variety of measurements. For example, in some aspects, RSSI measurement can include the measurement of RSSI values. According to some aspects, an RSSI value can be a power value. In some aspects, multiple RSSI values ​​can be measured over a specified duration (e.g., the reporting interval duration or the measurement duration). According to some aspects, when multiple RSSI values ​​are measured, the UE can also calculate the average of all RSSI values ​​measured over the specified duration (e.g., the reporting interval duration or the measurement duration).

[0068] In other aspects, RSSI measurements may include measurements of CO values. In some aspects, the CO value may be calculated as a rounded percentage of all RSSI values ​​measured during a specified duration (e.g., a reporting interval duration or a measurement duration) that are greater than or, in some aspects, equal to a configured CO threshold (e.g., a CO threshold indication previously described). In other words, the CO value may be the value obtained by dividing the number of RSSI values ​​measured during the specified duration that are greater than or, in some embodiments, equal to the indicated CO threshold, by the total number of RSSI values ​​measured during the same specified duration. Therefore, in some aspects, one or more RSSI measurements may include at least one of the following: a single measurement of an RSSI value, multiple measurements of an RSSI value, an average RSSI value of multiple measurements of an RSSI value, or a CO value measurement.

[0069] RSSI measurements can be performed in a variety of frequency bands. For example, RSSI measurements can be performed in millimeter-wave bands such as the 60 GHz unlicensed spectrum or the 37 GHz shared spectrum, to name just a few options.

[0070] In block 306, method 300 includes: the UE reporting the results of one or more RSSI measurements performed by the UE using various receive beams (e.g., a first receive beam and / or a second receive beam). For example, as shown in block 306, the UE may be configured to send a report to the base station including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using a first receive beam, at least partially based on a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using a second receive beam, at least partially based on a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. In some aspects, the first indication may be at least one of a single RSSI value, multiple RSSI values, an average RSSI value, or a CO value. In other aspects, the second indication may be at least one of a single RSSI value, multiple RSSI values, an average RSSI value, or a CO value. According to some aspects, the UE may send a report to the base station including one or both of these indications. For example, in some aspects, the UE may send a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using a first receive beam, or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using a second receive beam.

[0071] Depending on some aspects, at least one parameter in a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may have a different value than the corresponding parameter in a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. For example, in some aspects, beamforming gain may be higher when the UE uses a narrow beam for reception, so a larger CO threshold can be configured when the UE uses a narrow beam for reception. In other aspects, measurements performed using a narrow beam may miss capturing some interference, so a longer measurement duration or a shorter period can be configured when the UE uses a narrow beam for reception.

[0072] As an example of at least one parameter in a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters having a value different from a corresponding parameter in a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters, in some aspects, the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include a first measurement cycle indication, and the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include a second measurement cycle indication. In other words, in some aspects, the second measurement cycle indication may be a corresponding parameter in the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. According to some aspects, the first measurement cycle indication may have a value different from the second measurement cycle indication. For example, in some aspects, the value of the first measurement cycle indication may be a multiple of the value of the second measurement cycle indication.

[0073] As another example, as one example of at least one parameter in a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters having a value different from a corresponding parameter in a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters, in some aspects, the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include a first reporting period indication, and the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include a second reporting period indication. In other words, in some aspects, the second reporting period indication may be a corresponding parameter of the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. According to some aspects, the first reporting period indication may have a value different from the second reporting period indication. For example, in some aspects, the value of the first reporting period indication may be a multiple of the value of the second reporting period indication.

[0074] In another aspect, at least one parameter in a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may have the same value as the corresponding parameter in a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0075] In some aspects, the first and second receive beams may belong to a subset of multiple receive beams of the UE. For example, the UE may be able to use multiple receive beams, one subset of which may include the first and second receive beams. According to some aspects, for the remaining receive beams among the multiple receive beams other than the first and second receive beams, RSSI measurement configuration parameters may not be received from the base station. In other words, RSSI measurement configuration parameters may be received from the base station only for the first and second receive beams, but not for any remaining receive beams among the multiple receive beams that the UE can use for reception. As a result, RSSI measurements can be performed without using the remaining receive beams among the multiple receive beams other than the first and second receive beams. In other words, RSSI measurements can be performed using only the first and second receive beams, but not using any remaining receive beams among the multiple receive beams that the UE can use for reception. In some respects, when a base station intends to serve a UE using only a subset of the received beams instead of all possible received beams, the base station can be configured to perform RSSI measurements using only that subset of the received beams. In other respects, when, based on other information known to the UE and / or the base station (e.g., UE L1-SINR / L1-RSRP reports), only a subset of the received beams is likely to be subject to potentially strong interference, the base station can be configured to perform RSSI measurements using only that subset of the received beams.

[0076] Depending on several aspects, the UE may transmit the report in various ways. For example, in some aspects, the UE may transmit a report including a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using a first receive beam and a report including a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using a second receive beam as separate reports to the base station, or transmit them together as a single report including both the first and second indications. In other aspects, the UE may transmit a report including at least one of a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using a first receive beam or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using a second receive beam to the base station separately, or transmit it together with another report (e.g., as a single overall report).

[0077] As another example, Figure 4 Based on some aspects of this disclosure, a block diagram illustrating another method for utilizing beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication is shown. This can be used with reference to... Figure 1-2 5-6 and Figure 8 Various other aspects of this disclosure (e.g., base station / gNB) are described to implement aspects of method 400. For example, refer to Figure 2 The controller / processor 240 of base station 105 can control base station 105 to execute method 400.

[0078] Figure 4 Method 400, which can be performed by a base station (e.g., base station 105), is described. In block 402, a base station such as base station 105 may transmit a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam of the UE. In block 404, the base station may transmit a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam of the UE. In some aspects, the second receive beam may be different from the first receive beam. In block 406, the base station may receive a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least partially based on the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least partially based on the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0079] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating examples of beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication, based on some aspects of this disclosure. Figure 5 The image shows an RSSI measurement performed using a single receive beam from the UE. Figure 5The diagram shows two RSSI measurement cycles, 502 and 504. In some respects, the same cycle can be used to perform RSSI measurements periodically; therefore, both RSSI measurement cycle 502 and RSSI measurement cycle 504 can be associated with the same duration. Figure 5 During RSSI measurement period 502, one or more RSSI measurements can be performed in region 503. The time and frequency characteristics of region 503 can be specified (e.g., as discussed in reference block 302) via one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters received by the UE. Due to the periodic nature of RSSI measurements, one or more additional RSSI measurements can be performed during RSSI measurement period 504 in region 505. Region 505 can be separated from region 503 by the duration of the RSSI measurement period (e.g., the durations of RSSI measurement periods 502 and 504). The time and frequency characteristics of region 505 can be specified (e.g., as discussed in reference block 302) via one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters received by the UE. In some aspects, the same receive beam of the UE can be used to perform RSSI measurements performed in regions 503 and 505.

[0080] Figure 6 This is another block diagram illustrating another example of beam-specific RSSI and CO in NR-U wireless communication, based on some aspects of this disclosure. Figure 6 This shows RSSI measurements performed using at least two receive beams of the UE. For example, in Figure 6 The diagram illustrates two RSSI measurement periods 602 and 604 associated with the first receiving beam. In some respects, the same period can be used to perform RSSI measurements periodically, therefore both RSSI measurement period 602 and RSSI measurement period 604 can be associated with the same duration. Figure 6In this context, a first receiving beam can be used to perform a first set of one or more RSSI measurements during region 603 of RSSI measurement period 602. The time and frequency characteristics of region 603 can be specified (e.g., as discussed in reference block 302) by a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with the first receiving beam and received by the UE. Due to the periodic nature of RSSI measurements, a second set of one or more RSSI measurements can be performed during region 605 of RSSI measurement period 604 using the first receiving beam. Region 605 can be separated from region 603 by the duration of the RSSI measurement periods (e.g., the durations of RSSI measurement periods 602 and 604). The time and frequency characteristics of region 605 can be specified (e.g., as discussed in reference block 302) by one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters received by the UE. In some aspects, the same receiving beam of the UE can be used to perform RSSI measurements performed in regions 603 and 605.

[0081] Figure 6 The RSSI measurement period 610 associated with the second receive beam is also shown. Figure 6 In this process, a second receiving beam can be used to perform a second set of one or more RSSI measurements during region 611 of RSSI measurement period 610. The time and frequency characteristics of region 611 can be specified (e.g., as discussed in reference block 304) by a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with the second receiving beam and received by the UE.

[0082] Figure 6 It is shown that at least one parameter in a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may have a different value than the corresponding parameter in a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. Figure 6 It is also shown that at least one parameter in a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters can have the same value as a corresponding parameter in a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters. For example, as Figure 6 As shown, for RSSI measurements performed using the first and second receive beams, the center frequency parameter indication can be the same. However, as also... Figure 6 As shown, the measurement period indication and subframe offset indication for RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam may differ from those for RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam. Specifically, as... Figure 6 As shown, the durations of RSSI measurement periods 602 and 604 associated with the first receiving beam are different from the duration of RSSI measurement period 610 associated with the second receiving beam.

[0083] Figure 7 A block diagram conceptually illustrates a design of a UE configured according to some aspects of this disclosure. The UE700 can be configured to perform actions including those described above. Figure 3 The described method 300 involves the operation of a box. In some implementations, UE 700 includes a reference... Figure 1 and / or Figure 2 The UE 115 shows and describes the structure, hardware, and components. For example, UE 700 includes a controller 280, which operates to execute logical or computer instructions shown in the communication manager 710, and to control the components of UE 700 that provide the features and functions of UE 700. Under the control of controller 280, UE 700 transmits and receives signals via radio device 701a-r and antenna 252a-r. Radio device 701a-r includes various components and hardware (such as...) Figure 2 As shown in the figure for UE115, it includes modulator and demodulator 254a-r, MIMO detector 256, receiver processor 258, transmitter processor 264 and TX MIMO processor 266.

[0084] The communication manager 710 may include receiving logic 702 and transmitting logic 703. Each part of one or more of components 702 and 703 may be implemented at least partially using hardware or software. In some implementations, at least one of components 702 and 703 may be implemented at least partially as software stored in memory (e.g., memory 282). For example, each part of one or more of components 702 and 703 may be implemented as non-transitory instructions or code executable by a processor (e.g., controller 280) to perform the function or operation of the respective component.

[0085] One or more of the components 702 and 703 shown in the communication manager 710 can be configured to allow the processor / controller 280 to perform one or more processes related to wireless communication with the UE 700, as previously described. For example, the receive logic 702 can be configured to allow the controller / processor 280 to perform operations including receiving a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam in any of the ways previously described, for example, with reference to block 302 (see...). Figure 3 Additionally, the receive logic 702 can configure the controller / processor 280 to perform operations including receiving a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with the second receive beam in any manner previously described, for example, with reference to block 304, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam (see...). Figure 3Additionally, the transmission logic 703 can configure the controller / processor 280 to perform operations including: transmitting a report comprising at least one of the following in any manner previously described, for example, with reference to block 306: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using a first receive beam based at least in part on a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters, or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using a second receive beam based at least in part on a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters (see...). Figure 3 ). UE 700 can access data from one or more network entities (e.g., Figure 1-2 Base station 105 or Figure 8 The base station shown receives signals or sends signals to it.

[0086] Figure 8 A block diagram conceptually illustrates a design scheme for a base station (e.g., a gNB) configured according to some aspects of this disclosure. Base station 800 can be configured to perform actions including those described above. Figure 4 The described method 400 operates on a box. In some implementations, base station 800 includes a reference... Figure 1-2 The base station 105 is shown and described in terms of its structure, hardware, and components. For example, base station 800 may include a controller 240, which operates to execute logical or computer instructions shown in communication manager 810, and to control the components of base station 800 that provide the features and functions of base station 800. Under the control of controller 240, base station 800 transmits and receives signals via radio device 801a-t and antenna 234a-t. Radio device 801a-t includes various components and hardware (such as...) Figure 2 As shown in the figure for base station 105, it includes modulator and demodulator 232a-t, transmitter processor 220, TX MIMO processor 230, MIMO detector 236 and receiver processor 238.

[0087] The communication manager 810 may include transmit logic 802 and receive logic 803. Each part of one or more of components 802 and 803 may be implemented at least partially using hardware or software. In some implementations, at least one of components 802 and 803 may be implemented at least partially as software stored in memory (e.g., memory 242). For example, each part of one or more of components 802 and 803 may be implemented as non-transitory instructions or code executable by a processor (e.g., controller 240) to perform the function or operation of the respective component.

[0088] One or more of the components 802 and 803 shown in the communication manager 810 can configure the processor / controller 280 to perform one or more processes related to wireless communication with the base station 800, as previously described. For example, the transmission logic 802 can configure the controller / processor 280 to perform operations including: transmitting a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with the first receive beam of the UE in any of the ways previously described, for example, with reference to block 402 (see...). Figure 4 Additionally, the transmission logic 802 can configure the controller / processor 280 to perform operations including: transmitting a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with the second receive beam of the UE in any manner previously described, for example, with reference to block 404, wherein the second receive beam is different from the first receive beam (see...). Figure 4 Furthermore, the receiving logic 803 can be configured to configure the controller / processor 280 to perform operations including receiving, in any manner previously described, for example, with reference to block 406, a report including at least one of the following: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using a first receiving beam based at least in part on a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters, or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using a second receiving beam based at least in part on a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters (see...). Figure 4 Base station 800 can draw from one or more UEs (e.g., Figure 1-2 UE115 or Figure 7 The UE shown receives signals or sends signals to it.

[0089] It should be noted that, for reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 One or more boxes (or operations) described may be combined with one or more boxes (or operations) described with reference to another accompanying drawing. For example, Figure 3 One or more boxes (or operations) can be combined with Figure 4 A combination of one or more boxes (or actions). To give another example, with... Figure 7 or Figure 8 One or more associated boxes can be combined with Figure 1 or Figure 2 One or more associated boxes (or operations) are combined.

[0090] In some aspects, techniques for measuring and reporting beam-specific interference information in NR-U wireless communication using beam-specific metrics may include: a base station transmitting a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a first receive beam of a UE and a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters associated with a second receive beam of a UE, and the UE receiving these parameters. According to some aspects, the second receive beam may be different from the first receive beam. Techniques for measuring and reporting beam-specific interference information in NR-U wireless communication may further include: the UE transmitting a report including at least one of the following, and the base station receiving the report: a first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first receive beam, at least partially based on the first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters; or a second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second receive beam, at least partially based on the second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0091] Techniques for measuring and reporting beam-specific interference information in NR-U wireless communication using beam-specific metrics may include additional aspects, such as any single aspect or any combination of aspects described below and / or aspects of one or more other processes described elsewhere herein.

[0092] In the first aspect, at least one parameter in a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may have a value different from the corresponding parameter in a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0093] In the second aspect, either alone or in combination with the first aspect, the RSSI measurement configuration parameters include at least one of the following: an indication of measurement duration; an indication of measurement period; an indication of subframe offset; an indication of center frequency parameters; an indication of channel occupancy (CO) threshold; or an indication of reporting period.

[0094] In a third aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include a first measurement cycle indication, and a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include a second measurement cycle indication. In some aspects, the first measurement cycle indication value may be a multiple of the second measurement cycle indication value.

[0095] In a fourth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, a first set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include a first reporting cycle indication, and a second set of one or more RSSI measurement configuration parameters may include a second reporting cycle indication. In some aspects, the first reporting cycle indication value may be a multiple of the second reporting cycle indication value.

[0096] In the fifth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects, the UE may receive an indication of the first receiving beam.

[0097] In the sixth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, the UE may receive an instruction for a second receiving beam.

[0098] In the seventh aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to sixth aspects, the base station may transmit an instruction for the first received beam.

[0099] In the eighth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to seventh aspects, the base station may transmit an instruction for the second received beam.

[0100] In the ninth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eighth aspects, the first receiving beam and the second receiving beam may be a subset of the UE's multiple receiving beams.

[0101] In the tenth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to ninth aspects, for the remaining receive beams other than the first and second receive beams among the plurality of receive beams, the UE may not receive RSSI measurement configuration parameters, or the base station may not send RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

[0102] In the eleventh aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to tenth aspects, the first receiving beam may be wider than the second receiving beam.

[0103] Those skilled in the art will understand that information and signals can be represented using any of a variety of different techniques and methods. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips mentioned throughout the above description can be represented by voltage, current, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, light fields or particles, or any combination thereof.

[0104] This article is about Figure 1-8The components, functional blocks, and modules described include processors, electronic devices, hardware devices, electronic components, logic circuits, memory, software code, firmware code, and so on, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, the features discussed herein can be implemented via dedicated processor circuitry, executable instructions, or a combination thereof.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the various exemplary logic blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described in conjunction with the disclosure herein can be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability between hardware and software, the above description of the various exemplary components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps is generally centered on their functionality. Whether this functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system. Those skilled in the art can implement the described functionality in alternative ways for each specific application; however, such implementation decisions should not be construed as departing from the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will also readily recognize that the order or combination of components, methods, or interactions described herein is merely exemplary, and components, methods, or interactions of various aspects of this disclosure can be combined or performed in ways different from those shown and described herein.

[0106] The various exemplary logics, logic blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithmic processes described in conjunction with the implementation methods disclosed herein can be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Typically, to illustrate this interchangeability between hardware and software, the various exemplary components, blocks, modules, circuits, and processes have been generally described above in terms of their functionality. Whether this functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system.

[0107] A general-purpose single-chip or multi-chip processor, digital signal processor (DSP), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof, used to perform the functions described herein, can implement or execute the hardware and data processing means for implementing various exemplary logic, logic blocks, modules, and circuits as disclosed herein. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor, or it may be any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. In some implementations, the processor may be implemented as a combination of computing devices, such as a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors combined with a DSP core, or any other such architecture. In some implementations, specific processes and methods may be executed by circuitry specific to a given function.

[0108] In one or more aspects, the described functionality can be implemented using hardware, digital electronic circuits, computer software, firmware (wherein these elements include the structures disclosed in this specification and their structural equivalents), or any combination thereof. Embodiments of the subject matter described in this specification can also be implemented as one or more computer programs (which are one or more modules of computer program instructions) encoded on a computer storage medium for execution by a data processing apparatus or for controlling the operation of a data processing apparatus.

[0109] When implemented using software, these functions can be stored on a computer-readable medium or transmitted as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. The processes of the methods or algorithms disclosed herein can be implemented in processor-executable software modules capable of residing on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media include computer storage media and communication media, wherein communication media include any medium that facilitates the transfer of computer programs from one place to another. Storage media can be any available medium accessible to a computer. For example, but not limitingly, such computer-readable media can include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), CD-ROM or other optical disc storage, disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and accessible to a computer. Furthermore, any connection can be appropriately referred to as a computer-readable medium. As used herein, disks and optical discs include compact optical discs (CDs), laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile optical discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs, wherein disks typically magnetically copy data, while optical discs optically copy data using lasers. The combination of the above-mentioned contents should also be included within the scope of the computer-readable medium. Furthermore, the operation of a method or algorithm may reside as one or any combination or set of code and instructions on both the machine-readable and computer-readable media, which may be incorporated into a computer program product.

[0110] Various modifications to the implementations described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can also be applied to other implementations without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the implementations shown herein, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the disclosure, principles, and novel features disclosed herein.

[0111] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the terms “upper” and “lower” are sometimes used to describe the figures and to indicate relative positions corresponding to the orientation of the figures on the correctly oriented page, and may not reflect the correct orientation of any implemented device.

[0112] Some features described in this specification in the context of different implementations can also be combined into a single implementation. Conversely, the various features described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple implementations. Furthermore, although some features are described above as working under a specific combination (even if it is initially claimed to be so), in some cases, one or more features in the claimed combination can be separated from that combination, which can be for a certain sub-combination or a variation of the sub-combination.

[0113] Similarly, although operations are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings, this should not be construed as meaning that these operations need to be performed in the specific or sequential order shown, or that all shown operations must be performed, in order to obtain the desired result. Furthermore, the drawings may schematically depict one or more example processes in the form of flowcharts. However, other operations not depicted may be incorporated into the schematically illustrated example processes. For example, one or more other operations may be performed before, after, simultaneously with, or between any of the shown operations. In some environments, multitasking and parallel processing are advantageous. Moreover, the division of system components in the implementations described above should not be construed as requiring such division in all implementations; rather, it should be understood that the described program components and systems can generally be integrated together into a single software product or encapsulated in multiple software products. Furthermore, other implementations are also within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions stated in the claims may be performed in a different order and still obtain the desired result.

[0114] As used herein (including the claims), when the term “or” is used in a list of two or more items, it means that any one of the listed items may be used, or any combination of two or more of the listed items may be used. For example, if a composite is described as containing components A, B, or C, the composite may contain only A; only B; only C; a combination of A and B; a combination of A and C; a combination of B and C; or a combination of A, B, and C. Furthermore, as used herein (including the claims), the use of “or” in a list item ending with “at least one of” indicates a separate list, such that, for example, the list “at least one of A, B, or C” means: A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C), or any combination thereof. As understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, the term “substantially” is defined as substantially but not necessarily entirely specified (and includes specified; for example, substantially 90 degrees includes 90 degrees, and substantially parallel includes parallel). In any disclosed implementation, the term "substantially" can be replaced with "within [a certain percentage range]", where the percentage includes 0.1%, 1%, 5%, or 10%.

[0115] The present disclosure has been described above to enable any person skilled in the art to implement or use it. Various modifications to the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: Receive a first set of one or more beam-specific Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurement configuration parameters for a first UE receive beam to perform one or more RSSI measurements using the first UE receive beam, wherein the first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a first reporting period indication; Receive a second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters for a second UE receive beam for performing one or more other RSSI measurements using the second UE receive beam, wherein the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a second reporting period indication, and wherein the second UE receive beam is different from the first UE receive beam; and Send a report that includes at least one of the following: A first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first UE receive beam, based at least in part on a first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters, wherein the report of the first indication of the one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first UE receive beam is sent according to a first reporting period indication; or A second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second UE receive beam, based at least in part on a second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters, wherein the report of the second indication of the one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second UE receive beam is sent according to a second reporting period indication.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, At least one parameter in the first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters has a different value than the corresponding parameter in the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, The RSSI measurement configuration parameters include at least one of the following: Indication of measurement duration; Indication of the measurement cycle; Indication of subframe offset; Indication of center frequency parameters; or An indication of the channel occupancy (CO) threshold.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a first measurement period indication, and the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a second measurement period indication, wherein the value of the first measurement period indication is a multiple of the value of the second measurement period indication.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The value indicated by the first reporting cycle is a multiple of the value indicated by the second reporting cycle.

6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Receive an instruction to the first UE to receive the beam; as well as Receive an instruction to the second UE to receive the beam.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first UE receive beam and the second UE receive beam are subsets of a plurality of UE receive beams, and wherein, for the remaining UE receive beams of the plurality of UE receive beams other than the first UE receive beam and the second UE receive beam, RSSI measurement configuration parameters for performing one or more RSSI measurements using the remaining UE receive beams of the plurality of UE receive beams are not received.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first UE receives a wider beam than the second UE receives a beam.

9. A user equipment (UE), comprising: At least one processor; as well as Memory coupled to the at least one processor, Wherein, the at least one processor is configured to: Receive a first set of one or more beam-specific Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurement configuration parameters for a first UE receive beam to perform one or more RSSI measurements using the first UE receive beam, wherein the first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a first reporting period indication; Receive a second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters for a second UE receive beam for performing one or more other RSSI measurements using the second UE receive beam, wherein the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a second reporting period indication, and wherein the second UE receive beam is different from the first UE receive beam; and Send a report that includes at least one of the following: A first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first UE receive beam, based at least in part on a first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters, wherein the report of the first indication of the one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first UE receive beam is sent according to a first reporting period indication; or A second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second UE receive beam, based at least in part on a second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters, wherein the report of the second indication of the one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second UE receive beam is sent according to a second reporting period indication.

10. The UE according to claim 9, wherein, At least one parameter in the first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters has a different value than the corresponding parameter in the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

11. The UE according to claim 9, wherein, The RSSI measurement configuration parameters include at least one of the following: Indication of measurement duration; Indication of the measurement cycle; Indication of subframe offset; Indication of center frequency parameters; or An indication of the channel occupancy (CO) threshold.

12. The UE according to claim 9, wherein, The first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a first measurement period indication, and the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a second measurement period indication, wherein the value of the first measurement period indication is a multiple of the value of the second measurement period indication.

13. The UE according to claim 9, wherein, The value indicated by the first reporting cycle is a multiple of the value indicated by the second reporting cycle.

14. The UE according to claim 9, wherein, The at least one processor is further configured to: Receive an instruction to the first UE to receive a beam; and Receive an instruction to the second UE to receive the beam.

15. The UE according to claim 9, wherein, The first UE receive beam and the second UE receive beam are subsets of a plurality of UE receive beams, and wherein, for the remaining UE receive beams of the plurality of UE receive beams other than the first UE receive beam and the second UE receive beam, RSSI measurement configuration parameters for performing one or more RSSI measurements using the remaining UE receive beams of the plurality of UE receive beams are not received.

16. A method for wireless communication performed by a network entity, the method comprising: Send a first set of one or more beam-specific Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurement configuration parameters for a first UE receive beam for performing one or more RSSI measurements using the first UE receive beam, wherein the first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a first reporting period indication; Sending a second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters for a second UE receive beam for performing one or more other RSSI measurements using the second UE receive beam, wherein the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a second reporting period indication, and wherein the second UE receive beam is different from the first UE receive beam; and Receive reports that include at least one of the following: A first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first UE receive beam, based at least in part on a first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters, wherein the report of the first indication of the one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first UE receive beam is sent according to a first reporting period indication; or A second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second UE receive beam, based at least in part on a second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters, wherein the report of the second indication of the one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second UE receive beam is sent according to a second reporting period indication.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein, At least one parameter in the first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters has a different value than the corresponding parameter in the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

18. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The RSSI measurement configuration parameters include at least one of the following: Indication of measurement duration; Indication of the measurement cycle; Indication of subframe offset; Indication of center frequency parameters; or An indication of the channel occupancy (CO) threshold.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein, The first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a first measurement period indication, and the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a second measurement period indication, wherein the value of the first measurement period indication is a multiple of the value of the second measurement period indication.

20. The method of claim 16, wherein, The value indicated by the first reporting cycle is a multiple of the value indicated by the second reporting cycle.

21. The method of claim 16, further comprising: Sending an instruction to the first UE to receive the beam; and Send an instruction to the second UE to receive the beam.

22. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The first UE receive beam and the second UE receive beam are subsets of the plurality of UE receive beams of the UE, and wherein, for the remaining UE receive beams of the plurality of UE receive beams other than the first UE receive beam and the second UE receive beam, no RSSI measurement configuration parameters for performing one or more RSSI measurements using the remaining UE receive beams of the plurality of UE receive beams are transmitted.

23. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The first UE receives a wider beam than the second UE receives a beam.

24. A network entity, comprising: At least one processor; as well as Memory coupled to the at least one processor, Wherein, the at least one processor is configured to: Send a first set of one or more beam-specific Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurement configuration parameters for a first UE receive beam for performing one or more RSSI measurements using the first UE receive beam, wherein the first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a first reporting period indication; Sending a second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters for a second UE receive beam for performing one or more other RSSI measurements using the second UE receive beam, wherein the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a second reporting period indication, and wherein the second UE receive beam is different from the first UE receive beam; and Receive reports that include at least one of the following: A first indication of one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first UE receive beam, based at least in part on a first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters, wherein the report of the first indication of the one or more RSSI measurements performed using the first UE receive beam is sent according to a first reporting period indication; or A second indication of one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second UE receive beam, based at least in part on a second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters, wherein the report of the second indication of the one or more other RSSI measurements performed using the second UE receive beam is sent according to a second reporting period indication.

25. The network entity according to claim 24, wherein, At least one parameter in the first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters has a different value than the corresponding parameter in the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters.

26. The network entity according to claim 24, wherein, The RSSI measurement configuration parameters include at least one of the following: Indication of measurement duration; Indication of the measurement cycle; Indication of subframe offset; Indication of center frequency parameters; or An indication of the channel occupancy (CO) threshold.

27. The network entity according to claim 24, wherein, The first set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a first measurement period indication, and the second set of one or more beam-specific RSSI measurement configuration parameters includes a second measurement period indication, wherein the value of the first measurement period indication is a multiple of the value of the second measurement period indication.

28. The network entity according to claim 24, wherein, The value indicated by the first reporting cycle is a multiple of the value indicated by the second reporting cycle.

29. The network entity according to claim 24, wherein, The at least one processor is further configured to: Sending an instruction to the first UE to receive the beam; and Send an instruction to the second UE to receive the beam.

30. The network entity according to claim 24, wherein, The first UE receive beam and the second UE receive beam are subsets of the plurality of UE receive beams of the UE, and wherein, for the remaining UE receive beams of the plurality of UE receive beams other than the first UE receive beam and the second UE receive beam, no RSSI measurement configuration parameters for performing one or more RSSI measurements using the remaining UE receive beams of the plurality of UE receive beams are transmitted.

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