Techniques for network energy saving sequence and cell interaction

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) may receive first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes of the first component carrier. The UE may additionally receive second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier. The UE may then communicate via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence and via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

Description

[0001] Cross-references

[0002] This patent application claims priority to U.S. patent application No. 17 / 845,462, entitled “TECHNIQUES FOR NETWORK ENERGY SAVING SEQUENCES AND CELL INTERACTION,” filed by Abotabl et al. on June 21, 2022, which is assigned to the assignee of this application and is expressly incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The following relates to wireless communications, including techniques for network power saving sequences and cell interactions. Background Art

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

[0005] Network entities, such as base stations, consume a lot of power, especially in 5G wireless communication systems. Therefore, there is a need to reduce network power consumption while still managing the traffic load within the network. Summary of the invention

[0006] The described technology relates to improved methods, systems, devices and apparatuses that support technologies for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions. In general, aspects of the present disclosure support cell-specific (e.g., component carrier-specific) network operation sequences including multiple network operation modes, wherein the respective network operation modes are associated with different power consumption levels, data rates, supported communication types, etc. Specifically, aspects of the present disclosure may enable a network entity (e.g., a base station) to configure multiple network operation sequences on a cell-by-cell (e.g., component carrier-by-component carrier) basis. For example, a first component carrier (e.g., a first cell) supported by a network entity may be associated with a first network operation sequence, and a second component carrier (e.g., a second cell) supported by the network entity may be associated with a second network operation sequence that is different from the first network operation sequence. Using separate network operation sequences may enable some component carriers to operate in a lower power consumption mode while enabling the network to adapt to network services.

[0007] A method is described. The method may include: receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0008] An apparatus is described. The apparatus may include a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions may be executed by the processor so that the apparatus: receives first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; receives second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicates via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and communicates via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0009] Another apparatus is described. The apparatus may include: means for receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; means for receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; means for communicating via the first component carrier in accordance with the first network operation sequence; and means for communicating via the second component carrier in accordance with the second network operation sequence.

[0010] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code is described. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to perform the following operations: receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0011] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving one or more synchronization signal block (SSB) messages via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence.

[0012] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing the following actions: receiving, via the first control signaling, an indication of a set of multiple network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier, the set of multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence including a third set of time intervals corresponding to a third set of network operation modes for the first component carrier; and selecting the first network operation sequence from the set of multiple network operation sequences based on one or more parameters, control messages, or both, wherein communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence may be based on the selection.

[0013] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a set of multiple network operation sequences associated with a set of multiple component carriers, the set of multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence, wherein the set of multiple network operation sequences includes at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, and the threshold number of network operation sequences may be associated with a latency that satisfies a latency threshold, a data rate that satisfies a data rate threshold, or both.

[0014] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving an indication of the threshold number of network operation sequences.

[0015] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first network operation sequence may be associated with a first latency and a first data rate, wherein the first latency, the first data rate, or both may be determined based on a first identifier associated with the first network operation sequence, the first network operation mode set, or both, and the second network operation sequence may be associated with a second latency and a second data rate, wherein the second latency, the second data rate, or both may be determined based on a second identifier associated with the second network operation sequence, the second network operation mode set, or both.

[0016] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: receiving an indication of a first latency, a first data rate, or both associated with the first network operation sequence and an indication of a second latency, a second data rate, or both associated with the second network operation sequence via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

[0017] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: receiving an indication of a first peak data rate associated with the first network operation sequence and a second peak data rate associated with the second network operation sequence via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

[0018] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate; and determining, based on determining the time duration, a modified version of the second network operation sequence that exhibits an additional data rate throughout the time duration, wherein the additional data rate satisfies the threshold data rate, wherein communicating via the second component carrier includes communicating according to the modified version of the second network operation sequence during the time duration.

[0019] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence or the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate, and both the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence may be associated with a power saving mode in the first network operation mode set and the second network operation mode set; and determining a modified version of the second network operation sequence based on determining the time duration, wherein the modified version of the second network operation sequence includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the time duration.

[0020] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: comparing the first network operation mode in the first network operation mode set and the second network operation mode in the second network operation mode set based on at least partial overlap in the time domain; and determining a modified version of the first network operation mode, the second network operation mode, or both based on the comparison and in accordance with a network sequence configuration, the network sequence configuration defining one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with the network operation mode across the first component carrier and the second component carrier.

[0021] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: receiving an indication of the network sequence configuration via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, additional control signaling, or any combination thereof, wherein comparing the first network operation mode to the second network operation mode, determining the modified version, or both may be based on receiving the network sequence configuration.

[0022] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first component carrier may be associated with a primary cell (PCell) and the second component carrier may be associated with a secondary cell (SCell).

[0023] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first network operation sequence may be associated with a first parameter set, the second network operation sequence may be associated with a second parameter set different from the first parameter set, and the first parameter set, the second parameter set, or both include a network energy consumption level, a maximum data rate, or both.

[0024] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first control signaling can be the same as the second control signaling.

[0025] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first network operation mode set, the second network operation mode set, or both include a first network energy saving mode, a second network energy saving mode, a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof.

[0026] A method for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The method may include: sending a first control signaling to a user equipment (UE) indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; sending a second control signaling to the UE indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0027] An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus may include a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions may be executed by the processor so that the apparatus: sends a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier to a UE, the first network operation sequence including a first time interval set corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; sends a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier to the UE, the second network operation sequence is different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence includes a second time interval set corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second time interval set and the second network operation mode set are different from the first time interval set and the first network operation mode set, respectively; communicates with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and communicates with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0028] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus may include: a means for sending a first control signaling to a UE indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; a means for sending a second control signaling to the UE indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; a means for communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and a means for communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0029] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The code may include instructions that can be executed by a processor to perform the following operations: send a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier to a UE, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; send a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier to the UE, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicate with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and communicate with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0030] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first network operation sequence may be configured to communicate an SSB message, and the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media may include additional operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: sending one or more SSB messages to the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence.

[0031] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing the following actions: sending, via the first control signaling, an indication of a set of multiple network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier, the set of multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence including a third set of time intervals corresponding to a third set of network operation modes of the first component carrier; and selecting the first network operation sequence from the set of multiple network operation sequences based on one or more parameters, control messages, or both, wherein communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence may be based on the selection.

[0032] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing the following actions: sending a set of multiple network operation sequences associated with a set of multiple component carriers to the UE, the set of multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence, wherein the set of multiple network operation sequences includes at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, and the threshold number of network operation sequences may be associated with a latency that satisfies a latency threshold, a data rate that satisfies a data rate threshold, or both.

[0033] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for sending an indication of the threshold number of network operation sequences to the UE.

[0034] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first network operation sequence may be associated with a first latency and a first data rate, wherein the first latency, the first data rate, or both may be determined based on a first identifier associated with the first network operation sequence, the first network operation mode set, or both, and the second network operation sequence may be associated with a second latency and a second data rate, wherein the second latency, the second data rate, or both may be determined based on a second identifier associated with the second network operation sequence, the second network operation mode set, or both.

[0035] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: sending an indication of a first latency, a first data rate, or both associated with the first network operation sequence and an indication of a second latency, a second data rate, or both associated with the second network operation sequence via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

[0036] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: sending an indication of a first peak data rate associated with the first network operation sequence and a second peak data rate associated with the second network operation sequence via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

[0037] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate; and determining, based on determining the time duration, a modified version of the second network operation sequence that exhibits an additional data rate throughout the time duration, wherein the additional data rate satisfies the threshold data rate, wherein communicating with the UE via the second component carrier includes communicating according to the modified version of the second network operation sequence during the time duration.

[0038] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence or the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate, and both the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence may be associated with a power saving mode in the first network operation mode set and the second network operation mode set; and determining a modified version of the second network operation sequence based on determining the time duration, wherein the modified version of the second network operation sequence includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the time duration.

[0039] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: comparing the first network operation mode in the first network operation mode set and the second network operation mode in the second network operation mode set based on at least partial overlap in the time domain; and determining a modified version of the first network operation mode, the second network operation mode, or both based on the comparison and in accordance with a network sequence configuration, the network sequence configuration defining one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with the network operation mode across the first component carrier and the second component carrier.

[0040] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: sending an indication of the network sequence configuration via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, additional control signaling, or any combination thereof.

[0041] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first component carrier may be associated with a PCell and the second component carrier may be associated with a SCell.

[0042] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first network operation sequence may be associated with a first parameter set, the second network operation sequence may be associated with a second parameter set different from the first parameter set, and the first parameter set, the second parameter set, or both include a network energy consumption level, a maximum data rate, or both.

[0043] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first control signaling can be the same as the second control signaling.

[0044] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first network operation mode set, the second network operation mode set, or both include a first network energy saving mode, a second network energy saving mode, a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system supporting techniques for network power saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0046] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communication system supporting techniques for network power saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0047] Figure 3 An example of a communication configuration supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0048] Figure 4 An example of a communication configuration supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0049] Figure 5 An example of a process flow supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0050] Figure 6 and Figure 7 A block diagram of a device supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0051] Figure 8 A block diagram of a communications manager supporting techniques for network power saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0052] Fig. 9A diagram of a system including devices supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0053] Fig.10 and Fig.11 A block diagram of a device supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0054] Fig.12 A block diagram of a communications manager supporting techniques for network power saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0055] Fig.13 A diagram of a system including devices supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0056] Figures 14 to 17 A flow chart illustrating a method of supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] In some wireless communication systems, network entities (e.g., base stations) consume a lot of power, especially in fifth generation (5G) wireless communication systems. Therefore, there is a need to reduce network power consumption while still managing the traffic load within the network. One technique that has been proposed is to use a "network operation sequence" that includes different network operation modes. For example, a network entity operating according to a network operation sequence can be transformed through various operation modes that provide different energy saving levels, support different data rates and / or different types of communications, etc. Such a network operation sequence may enable a network entity to more effectively balance traffic demands with the desire to reduce power consumption. However, the network operation sequence implemented at the network entity may only provide limited flexibility and may not enable the network entity to adequately handle the traffic load while providing power savings.

[0058] Thus, aspects of the present disclosure relate to cell-specific (e.g., component carrier-specific) network operation sequences that may be implemented by a network entity. Specifically, aspects of the present disclosure may enable a network entity (e.g., a base station) to configure multiple network operation sequences on a cell-by-cell (e.g., component carrier-by-component carrier) basis. For example, a first component carrier (e.g., a primary cell (PCell)) supported by a network entity may be associated with a first network operation sequence, and a second component carrier (e.g., a secondary cell (SCell)) supported by the network entity may be associated with a second network operation sequence that is separate from and independent of the first network operation sequence. In some aspects, a network operation sequence may be signaled to a UE 115 (and other wireless devices) so that the UE 115 may communicate with the network entity 105 according to the corresponding network operation sequence. Using separate network operation sequences may enable some component carriers to operate in a lower power consumption mode while enabling the network to adapt to network traffic.

[0059] In some aspects, different network operation sequences may be configured with different parameters or restrictions. For example, a network operation sequence for a PCell may enable communication of synchronization signal block (SSB) messages, while a network operation sequence for an SCell may not enable communication of SSB messages. In some cases, the network may operate component carriers / cells according to the network operation sequence such that at least a certain number of component carriers / cells can accommodate high data rates at any given time.

[0060] Various aspects of the disclosure are first described in the context of a wireless communication system. Additional aspects of the disclosure are described in the context of example network operation sequences and example process flows. Various aspects of the disclosure are further illustrated by apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flow charts involving techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions, and various aspects of the disclosure are described with reference to the apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flow charts.

[0061] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system 100 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. The wireless communication system 100 may include one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, and a core network 130. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may be a long term evolution (LTE) network, an advanced LTE (LTE-A) network, an LTE-A Pro network, a new radio (NR) network, or a network operating according to other systems and radio technologies (including future systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein).

[0062] The network entities 105 may be dispersed throughout a geographic area to form the wireless communication system 100, and may include devices in different forms or with different capabilities. In various examples, the network entities 105 may be referred to as network elements, mobility elements, radio access network (RAN) nodes, or network equipment, among other nomenclature. In some examples, the network entities 105 and the UE 115 may communicate wirelessly via one or more communication links 125 (e.g., radio frequency (RF) access links). For example, the network entity 105 may support a coverage area 110 (e.g., a geographic coverage area) within which the UE 115 and the network entity 105 may establish one or more communication links 125. The coverage area 110 may be an example of a geographic area within which the network entity 105 and the UE 115 may support signal communications according to one or more radio access technologies (RATs).

[0063] The UEs 115 may be dispersed throughout the coverage area 110 of the wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 may be stationary or mobile, or stationary and mobile at different times. The UEs 115 may be devices in different forms or with different capabilities. Figure 1 Some example UEs 115 are illustrated in FIG. 1. The UEs 115 described herein may be capable of supporting communication with various types of devices (such as Figure 1 Communicate with other UEs 115 or network entities 105) as shown.

[0064] As described herein, a node of the wireless communication system 100 (which may be referred to as a network node or a wireless node) may be a network entity 105 (e.g., any network entity described herein), a UE 115 (e.g., any UE described herein), a network controller, an apparatus, a device, a computing system, one or more components, or another suitable processing entity configured to perform any of the techniques described herein. For example, the node may be a UE 115. As another example, the node may be a network entity 105. As another example, a first node may be configured to communicate with a second node or a third node. In one aspect of this example, the first node may be a UE 115, the second node may be a network entity 105, and the third node may be a UE 115. In another aspect of this example, the first node may be a UE 115, the second node may be a network entity 105, and the third node may be a network entity 105. In other aspects of this example, the first node, the second node, and the third node may be different relative to these examples. Similarly, references to UE 115, network entity 105, apparatus, device, computing system, etc. may include disclosure of UE 115, network entity 105, apparatus, device, computing system, etc. as nodes. For example, a disclosure that UE 115 is configured to receive information from network entity 105 also discloses that the first node is configured to receive information from a second node.

[0065] In some examples, the network entities 105 may communicate with the core network 130, or with each other, or both. For example, the network entities 105 may communicate with the core network 130 via one or more backhaul communication links 120 (e.g., according to S1, N2, N3, or other interface protocols). In some examples, the network entities 105 may communicate with each other directly (e.g., directly between the network entities 105) or indirectly (e.g., via the core network 130) via the backhaul communication links 120 (e.g., according to X2, Xn, or other interface protocols). In some examples, the network entities 105 may communicate with each other via midhaul communication links 162 (e.g., according to a midhaul interface protocol) or fronthaul communication links 168 (e.g., according to a fronthaul interface protocol) or any combination thereof. The backhaul communication links 120, midhaul communication links 162, or fronthaul communication links 168 may be or include one or more wired links (e.g., electrical links, optical fiber links), one or more wireless links (e.g., radio links, wireless optical links), etc. or various combinations thereof. UE 115 may communicate with core network 130 via communication link 155 .

[0066] One or more of the network entities 105 described herein may include or may be referred to as a base station 140 (e.g., a transceiver base station, a radio base station, an NR base station, an access point, a radio transceiver, a Node B, an evolved Node B (eNB), a next-generation Node B, or a Gigabit Node B (any of which may be referred to as a gNB), a 5G NB, a next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), a Home Node B, a Home Evolved Node B, or other suitable terms). In some examples, the network entity 105 (e.g., a base station 140) may be implemented in an aggregated (e.g., monolithic, stand-alone) base station architecture, which may be configured to utilize a protocol stack physically or logically integrated within a single network entity 105 (e.g., a single RAN node, such as a base station 140).

[0067] In some examples, the network entity 105 may be implemented in a disaggregated architecture (e.g., a disaggregated base station architecture, a disaggregated RAN architecture) that may be configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically distributed between two or more network entities 105, such as an integrated access backhaul (IAB) network, an open RAN (O-RAN) (e.g., a network configuration sponsored by the O-RAN Alliance), or a virtualized RAN (vRAN) (e.g., a cloud RAN (C-RAN)). For example, the network entity 105 may include one or more of the following: a central unit (CU) 160, a distributed unit (DU) 165, a radio unit (RU) 170, a RAN intelligent controller (RIC) 175 (e.g., a near real-time RIC (near RT RIC), a non-real-time RIC (non-RT RIC)), a service management and orchestration (SMO) 180 system, or any combination thereof. The RU 170 may also be referred to as a radio head, a smart radio head, a remote radio head (RRH), a remote radio unit (RRU), or a transmit receive point (TRP). One or more components of the network entity 105 in the decomposed RAN architecture may be co-located, or one or more components of the network entity 105 may be located in distributed locations (e.g., separate physical locations). In some examples, one or more network entities 105 of the decomposed RAN architecture may be implemented as virtual units (e.g., virtual CU (VCU), virtual DU (VDU), virtual RU (VRU)).

[0068] The functional split between CU 160, DU 165, and RU 170 is flexible and may support different functionalities depending on which functions (e.g., network layer functions, protocol layer functions, baseband functions, RF functions, and any combination thereof) are performed at CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170. For example, a functional split of a protocol stack may be employed between CU 160 and DU 165 such that CU 160 may support one or more layers of a protocol stack and DU 165 may support one or more different layers of a protocol stack. In some examples, CU 160 may host higher protocol layer (e.g., layer 3 (L3), layer 2 (L2)) functionality and signaling (e.g., radio resource control (RRC), service data adaptation protocol (SDAP), packet data convergence protocol (PDCP)). The CU 160 may be connected to one or more DUs 165 or RUs 170, and the one or more DUs 165 or RUs 170 may host lower protocol layers, such as layer 1 (L1) (e.g., physical (PHY) layer) or L2 (e.g., radio link control (RLC) layer, medium access control (MAC) layer) functionality and signaling, and may each be at least partially controlled by the CU 160. Additionally or alternatively, a functional split of the protocol stack may be employed between the DUs 165 and RUs 170, such that the DUs 165 may support one or more layers of the protocol stack, and the RUs 170 may support one or more different layers of the protocol stack. The DUs 165 may support one or more different cells (e.g., via one or more RUs 170). In some cases, the functional split between CU 160 and DU 165 or between DU 165 and RU 170 may be within the protocol layer (e.g., some functions of the protocol layer may be performed by one of CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170, while other functions of the protocol layer are performed by different ones of CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170). CU 160 may be further functionally split into CU control plane (CU-CP) and CU user plane (CU-UP) functions. CU 160 may be connected to one or more DUs 165 via midhaul communication links 162 (e.g., F1, F1-c, F1-u), and DU 165 may be connected to one or more RUs 170 via fronthaul communication links 168 (e.g., open fronthaul (FH) interface). In some examples, midhaul communication link 162 or fronthaul communication link 168 may be implemented based on interfaces (eg, channels) between layers of a protocol stack supported by respective network entities 105 that communicate via those communication links.

[0069] In some wireless communication systems (e.g., wireless communication system 100), infrastructure and spectrum resources for radio access may support wireless backhaul link capabilities to supplement wired backhaul connections, thereby providing an IAB network architecture (e.g., to core network 130). In some cases, in an IAB network, one or more network entities 105 (e.g., IAB nodes 104) may be partially controlled by each other. One or more IAB nodes 104 may be referred to as donor entities or IAB donors. One or more DUs 165 or one or more RUs 170 may be controlled in part by one or more CUs 160 associated with a donor network entity 105 (e.g., donor base station 140). One or more donor network entities 105 (e.g., IAB donors) may communicate with one or more additional network entities 105 (e.g., IAB nodes 104) via supported access and backhaul links (e.g., backhaul communication links 120). The IAB node 104 may include an IAB mobile termination (IAB-MT) controlled (e.g., scheduled) by a DU 165 of a coupled IAB donor. The IAB-MT may include a collection of independent antennas for relaying communications with the UE 115, or may share the same antenna of the IAB node 104 (e.g., of the RU 170) for access via the DU 165 of the IAB node 104 (e.g., referred to as a virtual IAB-MT (vIAB-MT)). In some examples, the IAB node 104 may include a DU 165 that supports communication links with additional entities (e.g., IAB node 104, UE 115) within a relay chain or configuration (e.g., downstream) of the access network. In such cases, one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture (e.g., one or more IAB nodes 104 or components of the IAB node 104) may be configured to operate according to the techniques described herein.

[0070] For example, an access network (AN) or RAN may include an access node (e.g., an IAB donor), communications between an IAB node 104, and one or more UEs 115. The IAB donor may facilitate a connection between the core network 130 and the AN (e.g., via a wired or wireless connection to the core network 130). That is, the IAB donor may refer to a RAN node having a wired or wireless connection to the core network 130. The IAB donor may include a CU 160 and at least one DU 165 (e.g., and RU 170), wherein the CU 160 may communicate with the core network 130 via an interface (e.g., a backhaul link). The IAB donor and the IAB node 104 may communicate via an F1 interface according to a protocol defining a signaling message (e.g., an F1 AP protocol). Additionally or alternatively, CU 160 may communicate with the core network via an interface (which may be an example of a portion of a backhaul link) and may communicate with other CUs 160 (e.g., CU 160 associated with an alternative IAB donor) via an Xn-C interface (which may be an example of a portion of a backhaul link).

[0071] An IAB node 104 may refer to a RAN node that provides IAB functionality (e.g., access for UE 115, wireless self-backhaul capabilities, etc.). DU 165 may act as a distributed scheduling node toward child nodes associated with IAB node 104, and IAB-MT may act as a scheduled node toward a parent node associated with IAB node 104. That is, an IAB donor may be referred to as a parent node that communicates with one or more child nodes (e.g., an IAB donor may relay for UE transmissions through one or more other IAB nodes 104). Additionally or alternatively, depending on the relay chain or configuration of the AN, an IAB node 104 may also be referred to as a parent node or child node of other IAB nodes 104. Thus, the IAB-MT entity of the IAB node 104 may provide a Uu interface for the child IAB node 104 to receive signaling from the parent IAB node 104 , and a DU interface (eg, DU 165 ) may provide a Uu interface for the parent IAB node 104 to signal to the child IAB node 104 or the UE 115 .

[0072] For example, the IAB node 104 may be referred to as a parent node supporting communications for a child IAB node or as a child IAB node associated with an IAB donor, or both. The IAB donor may include a CU 160 having a wired or wireless connection (e.g., backhaul communication link 120) to the core network 130, and may act as a parent node of the IAB node 104. For example, the DU 165 of the IAB donor may relay transmissions to the UE 115 via the IAB node 104, or may directly signal the transmissions to the UE 115, or both. The CU 160 of the IAB donor may signal the establishment of a communication link to the IAB node 104 via the F1 interface, and the IAB node 104 may schedule transmissions (e.g., transmissions relayed from the IAB donor to the UE 115) via the DU 165. That is, data may be relayed to and from the IAB node 104 via signaling via the NR Uu interface of the MT to the IAB node 104. Communications with the IAB node 104 may be scheduled by the DU 165 of the IAB donor, and communications with the IAB node 104 may be scheduled by the DU 165 of the IAB node 104 .

[0073] Where the techniques described herein are applied to the context of a decomposed RAN architecture, one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture may be configured to support the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions as described herein. For example, some operations described as being performed by a UE 115 or a network entity 105 (e.g., a base station 140) may additionally or alternatively be performed by one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture (e.g., an IAB node 104, a DU 165, a CU 160, a RU 170, a RIC 175, a SMO 180).

[0074] UE 115 may include or may be referred to as a mobile device, a wireless device, a remote device, a handheld device, or a subscriber device, or some other suitable term, where a "device" may also be referred to as a unit, a station, a terminal, or a client, etc. UE 115 may also include or may be referred to as a personal electronic device, such as a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a laptop computer, or a personal computer. In some examples, UE 115 may include or may be referred to as a wireless local loop (WLL) station, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, an Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or a machine type communication (MTC) device, etc., which may be implemented in various objects such as appliances or vehicles, meters, etc.

[0075] The UE 115 described herein may be capable of communicating with various types of devices such as other UEs 115 which may sometimes act as relays, as well as network entities 105 and network equipment including macro eNBs or gNBs, small cell eNBs or gNBs, or relay base stations, etc. Figure 1 shown.

[0076] The UE 115 and the network entity 105 may use resources associated with one or more carriers to wirelessly communicate with each other via one or more communication links 125 (e.g., access links). The term "carrier" may refer to a collection of RF spectrum resources having a physical layer structure defined for supporting the communication link 125. For example, a carrier for the communication link 125 may include a portion of an RF spectrum band (e.g., a bandwidth portion (BWP)) that operates according to one or more physical layer channels for a given radio access technology (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). Each physical layer channel may carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling for coordinating carrier operations, user data, or other signaling. The wireless communication system 100 may support communications with the UE 115 using carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. Depending on the carrier aggregation configuration, the UE 115 may be configured to have multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers. Carrier aggregation may be used for both frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) component carriers. Communication between the network entity 105 and other devices may refer to communication between a device and any portion (e.g., entity, sub-entity) of the network entity 105. For example, the terms "send," "receive," or "communicate" when referring to the network entity 105 may refer to any portion of a network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, CU 160, DU 165, RU 170) of a RAN communicating with another device (e.g., directly or via one or more other network entities 105).

[0077] In some examples, such as in a carrier aggregation configuration, a carrier may also have acquisition signaling or control signaling that coordinates the operation of other carriers. A carrier may be associated with a frequency channel (e.g., an Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) Absolute RF Channel Number (EARFCN)) and may be identified based on a channel raster for discovery by UE 115. A carrier may operate in a standalone mode, in which case initial acquisition and connection may be performed by UE 115 via the carrier, or a carrier may operate in a non-standalone mode, in which case the connection is anchored using a different carrier (e.g., a different carrier of the same or different radio access technology).

[0078] The communication link 125 shown in the wireless communication system 100 may include downlink transmissions (e.g., forward link transmissions) from the network entity 105 to the UE 115, uplink transmissions (e.g., return link transmissions) from the UE 115 to the network entity 105, or both, among other transmission configurations. A carrier may carry either downlink communications or uplink communications (e.g., in FDD mode), or may be configured to carry both downlink communications and uplink communications (e.g., in TDD mode).

[0079] A carrier may be associated with a particular bandwidth of the RF spectrum, and in some examples, the carrier bandwidth may be referred to as a "system bandwidth" of the carrier or wireless communication system 100. For example, the carrier bandwidth may be one of a set of bandwidths (e.g., 1.4 megahertz (MHz), 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or 80 MHz) of a carrier of a particular radio access technology. A device (e.g., a network entity 105, a UE 115, or both) of the wireless communication system 100 may have a hardware configuration that supports communications using a particular carrier bandwidth, or may be capable of being configured to support communications using one of a set of carrier bandwidths. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may include a network entity 105 or a UE 115 that supports concurrent communications using carriers associated with multiple carrier bandwidths. In some examples, each served UE 115 may be configured to operate using a portion (e.g., a subband, a BWP) or all of a carrier bandwidth.

[0080] The signal waveform transmitted via the carrier may include multiple subcarriers (e.g., using multi-carrier modulation (MCM) techniques, such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) or discrete Fourier transform spread OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM)). In a system using MCM techniques, a resource element may refer to a resource of one symbol period (e.g., the duration of one modulation symbol) and one subcarrier, in which case the symbol period and the subcarrier spacing may be inversely related. The number of bits carried by each resource element may depend on the modulation scheme (e.g., the order of the modulation scheme, the coding rate of the modulation scheme, or both), so that a relatively high number of resource elements (e.g., in the transmission duration) and a relatively high order modulation scheme may correspond to a relatively high communication rate. Wireless communication resources may refer to a combination of RF spectrum resources, time resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and the use of multiple spatial resources may increase the data rate or data integrity used for communication with UE 115.

[0081] One or more parameter sets for a carrier may be supported, and the parameter sets may include subcarrier spacing (Δf) and cyclic prefixes. A carrier may be divided into one or more BWPs with the same or different parameter sets. In some examples, a UE 115 may be configured with multiple BWPs. In some examples, a single BWP for a carrier may be active at a given time, and communications of a UE 115 may be constrained to one or more active BWPs.

[0082] The time interval for the network entity 105 or the UE 115 may be expressed in multiples of a basic time unit, which may be, for example, a sampling period T s =1 / (Δf max ·N f ) seconds, where Δf max It can represent the supported subcarrier spacing, and N f The supported discrete Fourier transform (DFT) size may be indicated. The time intervals of the communication resources may be organized according to radio frames, each having a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame may be identified by a system frame number (SFN) (e.g., ranging from 0 to 1023).

[0083] Each frame may include multiple consecutively numbered subframes or time slots, and each subframe or time slot may have the same duration. In some examples, the frame may be divided into subframes (e.g., in the time domain), and each subframe may be further divided into a certain number of time slots. Alternatively, each frame may include a variable number of time slots, and the number of time slots may depend on the subcarrier spacing. Each time slot may include a certain number of symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of the cyclic prefix appended in front of each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems 100, the time slot may be further divided into a plurality of micro time slots associated with one or more symbols. Excluding the cyclic prefix, each symbol period may be associated with one or more (e.g., N f The duration of a symbol period may depend on the subcarrier spacing or the operating frequency band.

[0084] A subframe, a time slot, a mini-time slot, or a symbol may be the smallest scheduling unit (e.g., in the time domain) of the wireless communication system 100 and may be referred to as a transmission time interval (TTI). In some examples, the TTI duration (e.g., the number of symbol periods in a TTI) may be variable. Additionally or alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 may be dynamically selected (e.g., in a burst of a shortened TTI (sTTI)).

[0085] Physical channels may be multiplexed according to various techniques in order to communicate using a carrier. For example, physical control channels and physical data channels may be multiplexed using one or more of a time division multiplexing (TDM) technique, a frequency division multiplexing (FDM) technique, or a hybrid TDM-FDM technique to signal via a downlink carrier. A control region (e.g., a control resource set (CORESET)) of a physical control channel may be defined by a set of symbol periods and may extend across a system bandwidth of a carrier or a subset of that system bandwidth. One or more control regions (e.g., CORESETs) may be configured for a set of UEs 115. For example, one or more UEs in UE115 may monitor or search a control region to obtain control information according to one or more search space sets, and each search space set may include one or more control channel candidates in one or more aggregation levels arranged in a cascaded manner. The aggregation level of a control channel candidate may refer to the amount of control channel resources (e.g., control channel elements (CCEs)) associated with coded information for a control information format having a given payload size. The search space sets may include a common search space set configured for transmitting control information to a plurality of UEs 115 , and a UE-specific search space set for transmitting control information to a specific UE 115 .

[0086] The network entity 105 may provide communication coverage via one or more cells (e.g., macro cells, small cells, hot spots, or other types of cells, or any combination thereof). The term "cell" may refer to a logical communication entity used to communicate with the network entity 105 (e.g., using a carrier), and may be associated with an identifier (e.g., a physical cell identifier (PCID), a virtual cell identifier (VCID), or other identifier) ​​used to distinguish adjacent cells. In some examples, a cell may also refer to a coverage area 110 or a portion of a coverage area 110 (e.g., a sector) on which the logical communication entity operates. Depending on various factors such as the capabilities of the network entity 105, such cells may range from smaller areas (e.g., structures, subsets of structures) to larger areas. For example, a cell may be or may include a building, a subset of a building, or an external space between or overlapping coverage areas 110, and the like.

[0087] A macro cell generally covers a relatively large geographic area (e.g., several kilometers in radius) and may allow unrestricted access to UEs 115 that have service subscriptions with a network provider that supports the macro cell. A small cell may be associated with a lower power network entity 105 (e.g., a lower power base station 140) (compared to a macro cell), and the small cell may operate using the same or different (e.g., licensed, unlicensed) frequency band as the macro cell. A small cell may provide unrestricted access to UEs 115 that have service subscriptions with a network provider, or may provide restricted access to UEs 115 associated with a small cell (e.g., a UE 115 in a closed subscriber group (CSG), a UE 115 associated with a user in a home or office). A network entity 105 may support one or more cells, and may also support communications via one or more cells using one or more component carriers.

[0088] In some examples, a carrier may support multiple cells, and different cells may be configured according to different protocol types (e.g., MTC, narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)) that may provide access to different types of devices.

[0089] In some examples, the network entities 105 (e.g., base stations 140, RUs 170) may be mobile and thus provide communication coverage for mobile coverage areas 110. In some examples, different coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may overlap, but the different coverage areas 110 may be supported by the same network entity 105. In some other examples, overlapping coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may be supported by different network entities 105. The wireless communication system 100 may include, for example, a heterogeneous network in which different types of network entities 105 provide coverage for various coverage areas 110 using the same or different radio access technologies.

[0090] Some UEs 115 may be configured to employ a reduced power consumption mode of operation, such as half-duplex communication (e.g., a mode that supports one-way communication via transmission or reception but does not transmit and receive concurrently). In some examples, half-duplex communication may be performed at a reduced peak rate. Other power saving techniques for UEs 115 include entering a power saving deep sleep mode when not engaged in active communications, operating using limited bandwidth (e.g., according to narrowband communications), or a combination of these techniques. For example, some UEs 115 may be configured to operate using a narrowband protocol type that is associated with a defined portion or range (e.g., a subcarrier or resource block (RB) set) within a carrier, within a guard band of a carrier, or outside a carrier.

[0091] The wireless communication system 100 can be configured to support ultra-reliable communication or low-latency communication or various combinations thereof. For example, the wireless communication system 100 can be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). UE 115 can be designed to support ultra-reliable, low-latency or critical functions. Ultra-reliable communication may include private communication or group communication, and may be supported by one or more services (such as push-to-talk, video or data). Support for ultra-reliable, low-latency functions may include prioritization of services, and such services may be used for public safety or general commercial applications. The terms ultra-reliable, low-latency and ultra-reliable low-latency may be used interchangeably herein.

[0092] In some examples, the UE 115 may be configured to support communication directly with other UEs 115 via a device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., according to a peer-to-peer (P2P), D2D, or sidelink protocol). In some examples, one or more UEs 115 in a group that are performing D2D communication may be within a coverage area 110 of a network entity 105 (e.g., a base station 140, a RU 170), which may support aspects of such D2D communication configured (e.g., scheduled) by the network entity 105. In some examples, one or more UEs 115 in such a group may be outside of the coverage area 110 of the network entity 105, or may otherwise be unable or not configured to receive transmissions from the network entity 105. In some examples, a group of UEs 115 communicating via D2D communication may support a one-to-many (1:M) system, in which each UE 115 transmits to each of the other UEs 115 in the group. In some examples, network entity 105 may facilitate scheduling of resources for D2D communications. In some other examples, D2D communications may be performed between UEs 115 without involving network entity 105.

[0093] In some systems, the D2D communication link 135 can be an example of a communication channel (such as a sidelink communication channel) between vehicles (e.g., UE 115). In some examples, the vehicles can communicate using vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, or some combination of these items. The vehicles can signal information related to traffic conditions, signal scheduling, weather, safety, emergency situations, or any other information related to the V2X system. In some examples, vehicles in the V2X system can communicate with roadside infrastructure (such as roadside units), or communicate with the network via one or more network nodes (e.g., network entity 105, base station 140, RU 170) using vehicle-to-network (V2N) communication, or both.

[0094] The core network 130 may provide user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing or mobility functions. The core network 130 may be an evolved packet core (EPC) or a 5G core (5GC), which may include at least one control plane entity for managing access and mobility (e.g., a mobility management entity (MME), an access and mobility management function (AMF)) and at least one user plane entity for routing packets or interconnecting to an external network (e.g., a serving gateway (S-GW)), a packet data network (PDN) gateway (P-GW) or a user plane function (UPF)). The control plane entity may manage non-access layer (NAS) functions such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management of UE 115 served by a network entity 105 (e.g., a base station 140) associated with the core network 130. User IP packets may be delivered through the user plane entity, which may provide IP address allocation and other functions. The user plane entity may be connected to the IP service 150 of one or more network operators. IP services 150 may include access to the Internet, an intranet, an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or packet-switched streaming services.

[0095] The wireless communication system 100 may operate using one or more frequency bands that may be in the range of 300 megahertz (MHz) to 300 gigahertz (GHz). Generally speaking, the region from 300 MHz to 3 GHz is referred to as the ultra-high frequency (UHF) region or decimeter band because the wavelength range is about one decimeter to one meter. UHF waves may be blocked or redirected by buildings and environmental features (which may be referred to as clusters), but these waves may be sufficient to penetrate structures so that macro cells provide services to UEs 115 located indoors. Communications using UHF waves may be associated with smaller antennas and shorter ranges (e.g., less than 100 kilometers) than communications using the lower frequencies and longer wavelengths of the high frequency (HF) or very high frequency (VHF) portions of the spectrum below 300 MHz.

[0096] The wireless communication system 100 may utilize licensed and unlicensed RF spectrum bands. For example, the wireless communication system 100 may use unlicensed bands (such as the 5 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band) to employ license assisted access (LAA), LTE unlicensed (LTE-U) radio access technology, or NR technology. When operating using unlicensed RF spectrum bands, devices such as network entity 105 and UE 115 may employ carrier sensing for conflict detection and avoidance. In some examples, operations performed using unlicensed bands may be based on carrier aggregation configuration (e.g., LAA) in conjunction with component carriers operating using licensed bands. Operations performed using unlicensed spectrum may include downlink transmissions, uplink transmissions, P2P transmissions, or D2D transmissions, among others.

[0097] The network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170) or UE 115 may be equipped with multiple antennas, which can be used to employ technologies such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication, or beamforming. The antennas of the network entity 105 or UE 115 may be located in one or more antenna arrays or antenna panels, which may support MIMO operations or transmit or receive beamforming. For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays may be co-located at an antenna assembly, such as an antenna tower. In some examples, antennas or antenna arrays associated with the network entity 105 may be located at different geographical locations. The network entity 105 may include an antenna array having a collection of multiple rows and columns of antenna ports that the network entity 105 can use to support beamforming for communications with the UE 115. Similarly, the UE 115 may include one or more antenna arrays that may support various MIMO or beamforming operations. Additionally or alternatively, the antenna panel may support RF beamforming for signals sent via the antenna ports.

[0098] The network entity 105 or UE 115 may use MIMO communication to utilize multipath signal propagation and improve spectral efficiency by sending or receiving multiple signals via different spatial layers. Such a technology may be referred to as spatial multiplexing. Multiple signals may be, for example, sent by a transmitting device via different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Similarly, multiple signals may be received by a receiving device via different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Each of the multiple signals may be referred to as a separate spatial stream and may carry information associated with the same data stream (e.g., the same codeword) or different data streams (e.g., different codewords). Different spatial layers may be associated with different antenna ports for channel measurement and reporting. MIMO technologies include single-user MIMO (SU-MIMO), for which multiple spatial layers are sent to the same receiving device; and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), for which multiple spatial layers are sent to multiple devices.

[0099] Beamforming (which may also be referred to as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception) is a signal processing technique that may be used at a transmitting device or a receiving device (e.g., a network entity 105, a UE 115) to shape or direct an antenna beam (e.g., a transmit beam, a receive beam) along a spatial path between the transmitting device and the receiving device. Beamforming may be achieved by combining signals conveyed via antenna elements of an antenna array so that some signals propagating in a particular direction relative to the antenna array experience constructive interference, while other signals experience destructive interference. Adjustments to signals conveyed via antenna elements may include the transmitting device or the receiving device applying an amplitude offset, a phase offset, or both to signals carried via antenna elements associated with the device. Adjustments associated with each of these antenna elements may be defined by a set of beamforming weights associated with a particular direction (e.g., relative to the antenna array of the transmitting device or the receiving device or relative to some other direction).

[0100] The network entity 105 or UE 115 may use beam scanning techniques as part of a beamforming operation. For example, the network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170) may use multiple antennas or antenna arrays (e.g., antenna panels) to perform beamforming operations for directional communication with UE 115. Some signals (e.g., synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) may be sent multiple times by the network entity 105 along different directions. For example, the network entity 105 may send signals according to different sets of beamforming weights associated with different transmission directions. Transmissions along different beam directions may be used to identify (e.g., by a transmitting device (such as network entity 105), or by a receiving device (such as UE 115)) beam directions for later transmission or reception by the network entity 105.

[0101] Some signals, such as data signals associated with a particular receiving device, may be sent by a transmitting device (e.g., transmitting network entity 105, transmitting UE 115) along a single beam direction (e.g., a direction associated with a receiving device (such as receiving network entity 105 or receiving UE 115)). In some examples, a beam direction associated with transmission along a single beam direction may be determined based on signals sent along one or more beam directions. For example, UE 115 may receive one or more of the signals sent by network entity 105 along different directions, and may report to network entity 105 an indication of the signal received by UE 115 with the highest signal quality or other acceptable signal quality.

[0102] In some examples, transmission by a device (e.g., by network entity 105 or UE 115) may be performed using multiple beam directions, and the device may use a combination of digital precoding or beamforming to generate a combined beam for transmission (e.g., from network entity 105 to UE 115). UE 115 may report feedback indicating precoding weights for one or more beam directions, and the feedback may correspond to a configured set of beams across a system bandwidth or one or more subbands. Network entity 105 may send a reference signal (e.g., a cell-specific reference signal (CRS), a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS)), which may be precoded or non-precoded. UE 115 may provide feedback for beam selection, which may be a precoding matrix indicator (PMI) or codebook-based feedback (e.g., a multi-panel codebook, a linear combination codebook, a port selection codebook). Although these techniques are described with reference to signals sent along one or more directions by a network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170), UE 115 may use similar techniques to send signals multiple times along different directions (e.g., to identify a beam direction for subsequent transmission or reception by UE 115), or to send signals along a single direction (e.g., to send data to a receiving device).

[0103] A receiving device (e.g., UE 115) may perform receiving operations according to multiple receiving configurations (e.g., directional listening) when receiving various signals (such as synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) from a receiving device (e.g., network entity 105). For example, the receiving device may perform reception according to multiple receiving directions by: receiving via different antenna subarrays, processing received signals according to different antenna subarrays, receiving according to different receiving beamforming weight sets (e.g., different directional listening weight sets) applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of an antenna array, or processing received signals according to different receiving beamforming weight sets applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of an antenna array, any of which may be referred to as "listening" according to different receiving configurations or receiving directions. In some examples, the receiving device may use a single receiving configuration to receive along a single beam direction (e.g., when receiving a data signal). A single receive configuration may be aligned along a beam direction determined based on listening according to different receive configuration directions (e.g., a beam direction determined to have the highest signal strength, highest signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), or other acceptable signal quality based on listening according to multiple beam directions).

[0104] The wireless communication system 100 may be a packet-based network that operates according to a layered protocol stack. In the user plane, the communication at the bearer or PDCP layer may be IP-based. The RLC layer may perform packet segmentation and reassembly to communicate via logical channels. The MAC layer may perform priority processing and multiplexing of logical channels into transport channels. The MAC layer may also implement error detection techniques, error correction techniques, or both to support retransmission to improve link efficiency. In the control plane, the RRC layer may provide the establishment, configuration, and maintenance of an RRC connection that supports a radio bearer for user plane data between the UE 115 and the network entity 105 or the core network 130. The PHY layer may map a transport channel to a physical channel.

[0105] UE 115 and network entity 105 may support retransmission of data to increase the likelihood that the data is successfully received. Hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback is a technique for increasing the likelihood of correctly receiving data via a communication link (e.g., communication link 125, D2D communication link 135). HARQ may include a combination of error detection (e.g., using a cyclic redundancy check (CRC)), forward error correction (FEC), and retransmission (e.g., automatic repeat request (ARQ)). HARQ may improve the throughput at the MAC layer under poor radio conditions (e.g., low signal-to-noise ratio conditions). In some examples, a device may support same-slot HARQ feedback, in which case the device may provide HARQ feedback in a specific slot for data received in a previous symbol in the slot. In some other examples, the device may provide HARQ feedback in a subsequent slot or according to some other time interval.

[0106] In some implementations, the network entity 105 of the wireless communication system 100 can support a cell-specific (e.g., component carrier-specific) network operation sequence. As mentioned previously herein, the term "network operation sequence" can be used to refer to a series or sequence of different network operation modes that enables a network entity to transition through various operation modes that provide different energy saving levels and data rates.

[0107] Specifically, aspects of the present disclosure may enable a network entity 105 (e.g., a base station) to configure multiple network operation sequences on a cell-by-cell basis. For example, a first component carrier (e.g., a first cell or PCell) supported by the network entity 105 may be associated with a first network operation sequence, and a second component carrier (e.g., a second cell or SCell) supported by the network entity 105 may be associated with a second network operation sequence that is separate from and independent of the first network operation sequence. In some aspects, a network operation sequence may be signaled to a UE 115 (and other wireless devices) so that the UE 115 may communicate with the network entity 105 according to the corresponding network operation sequence. Using separate network operation sequences may enable some component carriers to operate in a lower power consumption mode while enabling the network entity 105 to adapt to network traffic.

[0108] In some aspects, different network operation sequences may be configured with different parameters or restrictions. For example, a network operation sequence for a PCell may enable communication of SSB messages, while a network operation sequence for an SCell may not enable communication of SSB messages. In some cases, the network entity 105 may operate component carriers / cells according to a network operation sequence so that at least a certain number of component carriers / cells are able to adapt to high data rates (and / or low-latency services) at any given time. In the absence of sufficient component carriers or cells that are able to adapt to high data rates or low-latency services, the network entity 105 may be configured to dynamically adjust one or more network operation sequences to ensure that at least a minimum number of component carriers are able to adapt to high data rates or low-latency services. In addition, the UE 115 within the wireless communication system 100 may also expect that a certain number of component carriers / cells are able to adapt to high data rates at any given time, and therefore may expect or predict that the network entity 105 dynamically adjusts the network operation sequence in a predictable manner to ensure a minimum number of high data rate network operation sequences.

[0109] The techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence on a component carrier-by-component carrier basis (e.g., on a cell-by-cell basis). Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence at a finer granularity than some conventional techniques, and may therefore enable the network entity to more efficiently and effectively support network services while reducing power consumption. Specifically, the techniques described herein may be used to ensure that some minimum number of component carriers can support high data rates, while the remaining component carriers can operate according to a low power network operation sequence. Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network to ensure that network services can be accommodated while reducing the overall power consumption of the network.

[0110] Figure 2An example of a wireless communication system 200 that supports techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, aspects of the wireless communication system 200 may implement or be implemented by aspects of the wireless communication system 100. Specifically, the wireless communication system 200 may support signaling, configuration, and other mechanisms that enable passive devices to determine the relative priority of read and write operations to be performed at the respective passive devices, such as relative to Figure 1 described.

[0111] The wireless communication system 200 may include a network entity 105-a and a UE 115-a. The UE 115-a may communicate with the network node 105-a using a communication link 205, which may be an example of an NR or LTE link between the corresponding UE 115-a and the network entity 105-a. In some cases, the communication link 205 may include an example of an access link (e.g., a Uu link), which may include a bidirectional link that enables both uplink and downlink communications. For example, the UE 115-a may use the communication link 205 to send an uplink signal, such as an uplink control signal or an uplink data signal, to one or more components of the network entity 105-a, and the one or more components of the network entity 105-a may use the communication link 205 to send a downlink signal, such as a downlink control signal or a downlink data signal, to the UE 115-a.

[0112] In some implementations, the network entity 105-a may support wireless communications via one or more serving cells (e.g., PCells, SCells) or component carriers. In this regard, the communication link 205 may be associated with one or more serving cells, one or more component carriers, or both. For example, Figure 2 As shown, the communication link 205 may include (or be associated with) a first component carrier 210-a and a second component carrier 210-b. As will be described in further detail herein, aspects of the present disclosure may enable a network operation sequence to be implemented on a per component carrier 210 basis, on a per serving cell basis, or on both. Therefore, for purposes of this disclosure, the terms "component carrier" and "serving cell" may be used interchangeably with respect to the implementation of a network operation sequence. For example, see Figure 2 , the first component carrier 210 - a may include (or be associated with) a first serving cell, such as a PCell, and the second component carrier 210 - b may include (or be associated with) a second serving cell, such as a SCell.

[0113] As mentioned previously in this article, network entities (e.g., base stations) consume a lot of power. Network energy consumption accounts for approximately 23% of the total costs associated with operating a cellular network. Most of the energy consumption within a cellular network is associated with the RAN. For example, approximately 50% of 5G network energy consumption comes from the RAN. Therefore, there is a need to reduce network power consumption while still managing the traffic load within the network.

[0114] The energy consumption of the network entity 105 is based on several factors, including power amplifier (PA) efficiency, the number of Tx / Rx antennas in operation (e.g., Tx Radio Distribution Unit (TxRU) interface), traffic load, sleep states and associated transition times for transitioning to and from sleep states, and one or more reference parameters / configurations. Techniques for reducing network energy consumption may be evaluated on several different key performance indicators (KPIs) related to network and UE 115 performance, including spectral efficiency, capacity, user perceived throughput (UPT), latency, handover performance, dropped call rate, initial access performance, service level agreement (SLA) guarantee related parameters, energy efficiency, UE 115 power consumption, and complexity.

[0115] One technique that has been proposed for reducing network power consumption is the concept of network sleep modes. Specifically, the network entity 105 may enter different "sleep modes" based on network traffic. The sleep modes may include, but are not limited to, a light sleep mode, a "legacy" operating mode, a deep sleep mode, etc. Different sleep modes may have different power consumption levels and require different transition times for the network entity 105 to transition to and from the corresponding sleep mode. In addition, the sleep modes may be operated in different ways based on several parameters. For example, some sleep modes may cause the network entity 105 to shut down the radio frequency chain to reduce power consumption, while other sleep modes may maintain a certain level of radio frequency chain operation.

[0116] Based on the concept of network sleep modes, some wireless communication systems may enable the use of a "network operation sequence" that includes a series or sequence of different network operation modes (e.g., a sequence / series of different sleep modes). For example, a network entity 105 operating according to a network operation sequence may transition through various operating network operation modes (e.g., various sleep modes) that provide different energy saving levels, support different data rates and / or data delays, etc. The network operation sequence may enable the network entity 105 to transition through a series or sequence of different operation modes (and / or sleep modes) according to a certain periodicity. Such a network operation sequence may enable the network entity 105 to more effectively balance business needs with the desire to reduce power consumption. Therefore, the network operation mode may provide a semi-static method to reduce network power consumption.

[0117] The network operation mode that can be implemented according to the network operation sequence may include any operation mode or sleep mode, including a first network energy saving (NES) mode (e.g., NES1), a second network energy saving mode (e.g., NES2), a flexible mode (e.g., a mode that enables the network to dynamically adapt to different operation modes, a mode dynamically indicated by the network according to the current business conditions), a legacy operation mode (e.g., normal or "full capacity" network operation), etc. For the purpose of this disclosure, the term "network operation mode" may refer to a specific operation performed by a network entity to facilitate network business and / or reduce network energy consumption. Therefore, different network operation modes may be associated with different parameters, including power consumption, latency, data rate, throughput, etc. The network entity may apply different energy-saving techniques for the corresponding network operation mode. For example, different operation modes can reduce network energy consumption by reducing the number of operating antenna ports, reducing transmit power, etc. In this regard, the term "network operation mode" may include or contain a network sleep mode.

[0118] Conventional wireless communication systems may implement a network operation sequence on a per-network entity 105 basis. That is, each network entity 105 within the wireless communication system may implement a single network operation sequence (e.g., a first network operation sequence implemented by a first network entity 105, a second network operation sequence implemented by a second network entity 105). However, the network operation sequence implemented at the network entity 105 may only provide limited flexibility and may not enable the network entity 105 to adequately handle traffic loads while providing power savings.

[0119] Thus, aspects of the present disclosure relate to cell-specific (e.g., component carrier-specific) network operation sequences that may be implemented by a network entity. Specifically, aspects of the present disclosure may enable a network entity 105 (e.g., a base station) to configure multiple network operation sequences on a component carrier-by-component carrier or cell-by-cell basis. In this regard, aspects of the present disclosure enable component carrier-specific network operation sequences that enable component carriers 210 / serving cells to be dynamically turned on and off (or switched between operating modes) to save network energy when the network load does not require multiple component carriers 210 or multiple serving cells.

[0120] The wireless communication system 200 described herein may support cell-specific (or component carrier-specific) network operation sequences that may be semi-statically and / or dynamically configured or modified to enable the network entity 105-a to manage operation and traffic load in a flexible manner and accommodate operation of both legacy advanced UEs 115 and future UEs 115. Extending the network operation sequence across component carriers 210 may enable the network entity 105-a to be enabled or operated according to different network operation modes across component carriers 210 and, therefore, save energy according to network load.

[0121] For example, Figure 2 As shown, a first component carrier 210-a (e.g., a first serving cell) supported by the network entity 105-a may be associated with a first network operation sequence 215-a, and a second component carrier 210-b (e.g., a second serving cell) supported by the network entity 105-a may be associated with a second network operation sequence 215-b. In this example, the UE 115-a may then be configured to communicate with the network entity 105-a via the first component carrier 210-a according to the first network operation sequence 215-a, and may be configured to communicate with the network entity 105-a via the second component carrier 210-b according to the second network operation sequence 215-b.

[0122] As previously mentioned herein, each of the network operation sequences 215 may include one or more network operation modes 220. For example, the first network operation sequence 215-a may include a first network operation mode 220-a (e.g., NES1 mode), a second network operation mode 220-b (e.g., flexible mode), and a third network operation mode 220-c (e.g., NES2 mode). Similarly, the second network operation sequence 215-b may include a first network operation mode 220-d (e.g., legacy mode), a second network operation mode 220-e (e.g., flexible mode), and a third network operation mode 220-f (e.g., NES2 mode).

[0123] In this regard, the network entity 105-a (and the UE 115-a) may be configured to communicate according to a corresponding network operation mode 220 during a corresponding time interval of the network operation sequence 215 (e.g., communicate according to a first network operation mode 220-a and a second network operation mode 220-b during a first time interval and a second time interval, respectively). Other network operation modes 220 may include, but are not limited to, additional network energy saving modes, inactive modes, etc.

[0124] The corresponding network operation mode 220 can be associated with different parameter sets, including network energy consumption level, data rate (e.g., maximum data rate), data latency, or any combination thereof. In some implementations, each network operation sequence 215 can be associated with a periodicity and / or an effective duration or time interval. For example, the first network operation sequence 215-a can be repeated according to a defined period and / or within a certain effective duration or time interval.

[0125] In some aspects, the network entity 105-a may send control signaling to the UE 115-a, where the control signaling indicates a respective network energy sequence 215 associated with each respective component carrier 210. For example, the network entity 105-a may send RRC signaling, DCI signaling, MAC-CE signaling, or any combination thereof indicating a first network operation sequence 215-a and a second network operation sequence 215-b. In some cases, the UE 115-a may be configured with a table or other data object including potential / candidate network operation sequences 215, where the control signaling (e.g., RRC signaling) utilizes one or more bit field values ​​or indices that indicate which network operation sequences 215 from the table or data object correspond to which component carriers 210 or serving cells.

[0126] In some implementations, a single component carrier 210 can be associated with one or more network operation sequences 215. For example, a first component carrier 210-a can be associated with a first network operation sequence 215 and a second network operation sequence 215. In such cases, the network entity 105-a can be configured to dynamically update or switch the network operation sequence 215 of each component carrier 210 via DCI and / or MAC-CE signaling.

[0127] Furthermore, where a single component carrier 210 is associated with multiple candidate or potential network operation sequences 215, the UE 115-a, the network entity 105-a, or both may be configured to select one of the candidate network operation sequences 215 to be used. The selection of the candidate network operation sequence 215 for the component carrier 210 may be performed based on explicit signaling from the network entity 105-a, based on network conditions, based on traffic to be communicated by the UE 115-a and / or the network entity 105-a, selected according to the network operation sequence configuration, or any combination thereof.

[0128] Using separate network operation sequences 215 for different component carriers 210 and / or serving cells may enable some component carriers 210 / serving cells to operate in a lower power consumption mode while enabling the network entity 105-a to adapt to network traffic. In other words, the techniques described herein may enable different network operation sequences 215 and different network operation modes 220 to be implemented across component carriers 210 and / or across different serving cells (such as PCells and SCells). For example, a PCell (e.g., a first component carrier 210-a) may have different functionality and configurations (e.g., different network operation sequences 215) compared to an SCell (e.g., a second component carrier 210-b). By enabling different serving cells to be enabled using different network operation sequences 215, different network energy states or network energy consumption levels may be achieved in different serving cells. In addition, enabling different serving cells to be enabled using different network operation sequences 215 may enable different demands and network loads to be managed across different serving cells or component carriers 210.

[0129] In some aspects, different network operation sequences 215 may enable different types of communications, resulting in different levels of network energy consumption. One possible network operation mode 220 (and / or network operation sequence 215) may include a mode or sequence that does not enable or allow communication of SSB messages (e.g., no SSB operation). This may enable partial no SSB operation on one component carrier 210 or serving cell.

[0130] For reference Figure 3 Further shown and described are capabilities that enable different types of communications (eg, different types of messages) to be performed across different sequences of network operations.

[0131] Figure 3 An example of a communication configuration 300 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interaction according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, aspects of the communication configuration 300 may implement or be implemented by aspects of the wireless communication system 100, the wireless communication system 200, or both.

[0132] Figure 3 The communication configuration 300 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a first network operation sequence 305-a and a second network operation sequence 305-b. In some implementations, the first network operation sequence 305-a and the second network operation sequence 305-b may be associated with different component carriers, different serving cells, or both. In this regard, Figure 3 The first network operation sequence 305-a and the second network operation sequence 305-b illustrated in FIG. 304 may be Figure 2 Examples of the first network operation sequence 215 - a and the second network operation sequence 215 - b illustrated in FIG.

[0133] In this regard, Figure 3 The first network operation sequence 305-a illustrated in FIG. 3 may be associated with a first component carrier (eg, first component carrier 210-a, CC1) or a first serving cell, and Figure 3 The second network operation sequence 305-b illustrated in FIG. 305 may be associated with a second component carrier (eg, second component carrier 210-b, CC2) or a second serving cell. For example, in some cases, and as Figure 3 As shown, a first sequence of network operations 305 - a may be associated with a PCell and a second sequence of network operations 305 - b may be associated with a SCell.

[0134] As previously mentioned herein, the network operation sequence 305 may include or be associated with a set of different network operation modes 310 for different time intervals (e.g., network operation modes 310-a, 310-b, 310-c, 310-d, 310-e). The respective network operation sequences 305 and respective network operation modes 310 may be associated with different parameters, including different supported data rates, different supported latencies, different network energy consumption levels, different types of supported communications, etc.

[0135] For example, a first network operation sequence 305-a associated with a PCell (e.g., a first component carrier 210-a) may enable communication of SSB messages, while a second network operation sequence 305-b associated with an SCell (e.g., a second component carrier 210-b) may not enable or allow communication of SSB messages. Specifically, the first network operation sequence 305-a may always be expected to enable communication of SSB messages, while the second network operation sequence 305-b may include one or more time intervals or network operation modes 310 that do not enable communication of SSB messages. For example, Figure 3 As shown, the second network operation sequence 305 - b may include a network operation mode 310 - d that does not enable communication of SSB messages (eg, a no-SSB network operation mode 310 - d ).

[0136] By disabling or deactivating the communication of SSB messages during at least a subset of the network operation modes 310 of the second network operation sequence 305-b, the overall network energy consumption can be reduced across the SCell / second component carrier 210-b. In this example, the SCell can operate without sending SSBs within a given interval (or all the time), which can enable the network entity 105-a to achieve the flexibility of optimal power saving and performance tradeoffs based on network load.

[0137] In this regard, certain restrictions or conditions may apply to the network operation sequence 215 associated with the PCell as compared to the network operation sequence 215 associated with the SCell. For example, in some cases, the network operation sequence 215-a associated with the PCell may always operate in a legacy mode or may always send SSB messages.

[0138] Will refer to it again Figure 2 . In some aspects, there may be specific restrictions or conditions associated with corresponding network operation sequences 215 and / or network operation modes 220 across component carriers 210 / serving cells. In other words, there may be conditions or restrictions that specify or control the relationship between network operations across component carriers 210 at any given time. For example, in some cases, the network entity 105-a and / or UE 115-a may desire to have at least one component carrier 210 (or other threshold number of component carriers) that is capable of supporting high-load services and / or accommodating low-latency services at any given time. Therefore, in this example, the network entity 105-a and / or UE 115-a may expect at least one component carrier 210 (e.g., at least one network operation sequence 215) to operate according to the legacy mode (or other network operation mode 220 that supports high data services) at any given time.

[0139] In this regard, according to some specific implementations, a minimum or threshold number of component carriers 210 (and therefore a minimum / threshold number of configured network operation sequences 215) across the configured component carriers 210 may be expected to satisfy certain conditions at any given time. Conditions that may be expected to be satisfied across a minimum or threshold number of component carriers 210 / serving cells may include, but are not limited to, low latency thresholds, data rate thresholds, the ability to send SSB messages, etc. In other words, the network entity 105-a and / or the UE 115-a may expect that at least a threshold number of component carriers 210 and / or a threshold number of network operation sequences 215 can support low latency services and / or high data rates at any given time. Similarly, the network entity 105-a and / or the UE 115-a may expect that at least a threshold number of component carriers 210 and / or a threshold number of network operation sequences 215 can support the communication of SSB messages.

[0140] In some aspects, a minimum / threshold number of component carriers 210, serving cells, and / or network operation sequences 215 that are expected to meet a particular condition at any given time may be configured (e.g., pre-configured at the UE 115), signaled to the UE 115-a (e.g., via RRC signaling, DCI signaling, MAC-CE signaling), or both. Additionally, different network operation sequences 215 and / or network operation modes 220 that meet a particular condition (e.g., meeting a threshold latency, meeting a threshold data rate, enabling communication of SSB messages) may be configured (e.g., pre-configured, defined by the network), signaled to the UE 115-a (e.g., via RRC signaling), or both.

[0141] For example, the network entity 105-a may send an RRC message to the UE 115-a, wherein the RRC message indicates which network operation sequences 215 and / or which network operation modes 220 are considered to satisfy the low latency condition and / or the high data rate condition. For example, the RRC message may indicate that the legacy mode and the NES1 mode support the low latency and / or high data rate condition, while the NES2 mode does not support the low latency and / or high data rate condition.

[0142] Moreover, in some implementations, the peak data rate for each network operation sequence 215 and / or each network operation mode 220 may be configured, defined by the network, signaled to the UE 115-a (e.g., via RRC), or any combination thereof. In this regard, RRC signaling may be used to define a peak data rate threshold to be met by a minimum or threshold number of component carriers 210 across all configured component carriers 210 (e.g., a threshold number of component carriers 210 are expected to meet the threshold peak data rate at any given time).

[0143] In the event that a minimum / threshold number of component carriers 210 and / or a network operation sequence 215 does not satisfy a certain condition or limitation, the UE 115-a and / or the network entity 105-a may determine one or more modified network operation sequences 215 such that there is at least a minimum / threshold number of component carriers 210 and / or a network operation sequence 215 that satisfy the corresponding condition.

[0144] For example, the UE 115-a and the network entity 105-a may desire that at any given time, at least one component carrier 210 (e.g., at least one network operation sequence 215) is able to facilitate communication of SSB messages. In this example, if the UE 115-a and / or the network entity 105-a identify a duration of time during which both component carriers 210 (both network operation sequences 215) are not enabled for communication of SSB messages, the UE 115-a and / or the network entity 105-a may determine a modified version of the network operation sequence 215 for one of the component carriers (e.g., change the network operation mode 220) to ensure that at least one of the component carriers 210 / network operation sequences 215 is able to facilitate communication of SSB messages at any given time.

[0145] will be relative to Figure 4 Modifications to the network operation sequence 215 are shown and described in further detail.

[0146] Furthermore, in some scenarios, the traffic load within the network and / or at the network entity 105-a may be so low that, from an energy consumption perspective, it may not make sense to operate multiple component carriers 210 in an energy saving state (e.g., according to an energy saving network operation sequence 215 or an energy saving network operation mode 220). In other words, operating fewer component carriers in a higher energy consumption state (e.g., legacy operation) may result in less power consumption overall than operating multiple component carriers 210 in a lower energy consumption state.

[0147] In this regard, if the minimum number of component carriers 210 that achieve or exhibit a threshold data rate (e.g., a peak data rate) is zero, and there are more than one component carriers 210 operating in a network energy-saving state, the UE 115-a, the network entity 105-a, or both may deactivate or "turn off" one or more component carriers (e.g., deactivate the SCell if the PCell is also operating in an energy-saving state). In other words, in the event that multiple component carriers 210 / multiple network operation sequences 215 are simultaneously operating in an energy-saving network operation mode 220, the UE 115-a, the network entity 105-a, or both may be configured to change one or more network operation modes 220 (or portions of a network operation mode 220) to an inactive mode.

[0148] Similarly, in some aspects, the wireless communication system 200 may implement restrictions or conditions on pairs of network states (e.g., pairs of network operation sequences 215) to enable the UE 115-a and / or the network entity 105-a to modify (e.g., deactivate, turn off) specific component carriers 210, network operation sequences 215, and / or network operation modes 220 when these restrictions / conditions are met. In some cases, the network sequence configuration may define or include one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with a network operation mode across component carriers 210. In some aspects, the network sequence configuration defining conditions or restrictions on pairs of network states (e.g., pairs of network operation sequences 215) may be configured, signaled to the UE 115-a and / or the network entity 105-a, or any combination thereof.

[0149] For example, in some cases, the UE 115-a and the network entity 105-a may not expect multiple component carriers 210 to operate according to the NES2 network operation mode 220 at any given time. In other words, the network sequence configuration may include or define conditions / restrictions that prevent multiple component carriers from operating in NES2 at the same time. In this example, if the UE 115-a / network entity 105-a determines that multiple component carriers 210 are operating according to NES2 at the same time, the UE 115-a and / or the network entity 105-a may shut down or otherwise deactivate the component carrier 210 (e.g., transition the network operation sequence 215 of the component carrier to an inactive mode) according to the network sequence configuration.

[0150] Reference Figure 4 The ability to modify, shut down or deactivate component carriers 210, network operation sequences 215, and / or network operation modes 220 according to conditions / limitations of the network operation sequence is further shown and described.

[0151] The techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105-a to implement a network operation sequence on a component carrier-by-component carrier basis (e.g., on a cell-by-cell basis). Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105-a to implement a network operation sequence at a finer granularity than some conventional techniques, and may therefore enable the network entity to more efficiently and effectively support network services while reducing power consumption. Specifically, the techniques described herein may be used to ensure that some minimum number of component carriers can support high data rates, while the remaining component carriers can operate according to a low-power network operation sequence. Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network to ensure that network services can be accommodated while reducing the overall power consumption of the wireless communication system 200.

[0152] Figure 4An example of a communication configuration 400 that supports techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, aspects of the communication configuration 400 may implement or be implemented by aspects of the wireless communication system 100, the wireless communication system 200, the communication configuration 300, or any combination thereof.

[0153] Communications configuration 400 illustrates a set of network operation sequences 405, including a first network operation sequence 405-a, a second network operation sequence 405-b, and a third network operation sequence 405-c. As will be described in further detail herein, third network operation sequence 405-c may include a modified version of second network operation sequence 405-b.

[0154] In some aspects, the corresponding network operation sequence 405 may be associated with different component carriers, different serving cells (e.g., PCell, SCell), or both. Figure 4 As shown, the first network operation sequence 405-a can be associated with a first component carrier (e.g., CC1, first component carrier 210-a) or a first serving cell (e.g., PCell). In comparison, the second network operation sequence 405-b and the third network operation sequence 405-c (e.g., a modified version of the second network operation sequence 405-b) can be associated with a second component carrier (e.g., CC2, second component carrier 210-b) or a second serving cell (e.g., SCell). In this regard, Figure 4 The first network operation sequence 405-a illustrated in the example may be Figure 2 and Figure 3 215 - a and 305 - a, respectively. Figure 4 The second network operation sequence 405-b and / or the third network operation sequence 405-c illustrated in the example may be respectively Figure 2 and Figure 3 Examples of the second network operation sequence 215-b and the second network operation sequence 305-b are illustrated in FIG.

[0155] The network operation sequence 405 may include or be associated with a set of different network operation modes 410 for different time intervals (e.g., network operation modes 410-a, 410-b to 410-k). The respective network operation sequences 405 and the respective network operation modes 410 may be associated with different parameters, including different supported data rates, different supported delays, different network energy consumption levels, different types of supported communications, etc.

[0156] As mentioned previously herein, in some aspects, wireless communication systems (e.g., wireless communication systems 100, 200) may implement restrictions or conditions on pairs of network states (e.g., pairs of network operation sequences 405) to enable UE 115 and / or network entity 105 to modify (e.g., deactivate, shut down) specific component carriers 210, network operation sequences 215, and / or network operation modes 220 when these restrictions / conditions are met. In some cases, the conditions / restrictions associated with the network operation mode across component carriers 210 may be defined by (e.g., may be included in) a network operation configuration. Such network operation configuration may be pre-configured, signaled to UE 115 (e.g., via RRC signaling), or both.

[0157] For example, refer to Figure 4 , UE 115 may at any given time receive (e.g., via RRC signaling) a network operation configuration that includes conditions or restrictions that a plurality of component carriers are not expected to operate in accordance with an energy-saving network operation mode 410 (such as NES2). UE 115 may further be configured to perform communications via a first component carrier using a first network operation sequence 405-a, and to perform communications via a second component carrier using a second network operation sequence 405-b.

[0158] Continuing with the same example, the UE 115 and / or the network entity 105 may determine that both the first component carrier and the second component carrier are to be operated simultaneously according to the NES2 network operation mode 410 (e.g., energy saving mode). Specifically, the UE 115 and / or the network entity 105 may identify that the second network operation mode 410-b (NES2) of the first network operation sequence 405-a overlaps with the second network operation mode 410-e (NES2) in the time domain. Therefore, in this example, the UE 115 and / or the network entity 105 may determine that the first network operation sequence 405-a and the second network operation sequence 405-b fail to satisfy (e.g., violate) a restriction / condition associated with the network operation configuration.

[0159] Thus, UE 115 and / or network entity 105 may selectively modify one of network operation sequences 405 (e.g., determine a modified version of network operation sequence 405) to ensure that the conditions / constraints of the network operation configuration are met. Figure 4As shown, the UE 115 and / or the network entity 105 may determine a third network operation sequence 405-c that is a modified version of the second network operation sequence 405-b. The third network operation sequence 405-c may include a "cell off" network operation mode 410-i (e.g., an inactive mode) that overlaps with the second network operation mode 410-b (NES2) of the first network operation sequence 405-a. In this regard, the first network operation sequence 405-a and the third network operation sequence 405-c satisfy the conditions / restrictions of the network operation sequence because the corresponding network operation sequences 405-a and 405-c do not operate in the energy saving mode at the same time.

[0160] In this regard, the UE 115 and / or the network entity 105 may be configured to selectively modify the network operation sequence 405 (e.g., modify the network operation mode 410) based on the network operation configuration to ensure that the conditions / restrictions on the operation of the network state pair are met. For example, the network operation sequence 405 may be modified to ensure that a minimum / threshold number of component carriers / network operation sequence 405 is configured to support the communication of SSB messages. As another example, the network operation sequence 405 may be modified to ensure that a minimum / threshold number of component carriers / network operation sequence 405 supports a minimum / threshold data rate, a threshold latency, etc.

[0161] Figure 5 An example of a process flow 500 that supports techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, aspects of the process flow 500 may implement or be implemented by aspects of the wireless communication system 100, the wireless communication system 200, the communication configuration 300, the communication configuration 400, or any combination thereof. Specifically, the process flow 500 illustrates signaling between the UE 115-b and the network entity 105-b that enables network operation sequences to be implemented on a component carrier-by-component carrier basis, as described with reference to FIG. Figure 1-Figure 4 and other aspects described.

[0162] Process flow 500 may include UE 115-b and network entity 105-b, which may be reference Figure 1-Figure 4 Examples of UE 115, network entity 105, and other wireless devices are described. For example, Figure 4 The UE 115-a and the network entity 105-b illustrated in FIG. 1 may be as follows: Figure 2 An example of a UE 115-a and a network entity 105-a is shown.

[0163] In some examples, the operations illustrated in process flow 500 may be performed by hardware (e.g., including circuits, processing blocks, logic components, and other components), code executed by a processor (e.g., software), or any combination thereof. The following alternative examples may be implemented in which some of the steps are performed in an order different from the order described or not performed at all. In some cases, the steps may include additional features not mentioned below, or additional steps may be added.

[0164] At 505, UE 115-b may receive first control signaling (e.g., an RRC message, a DCI message, a MAC-CE message) indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, a first serving cell (e.g., a PCell), or both. For example, the first control signaling may indicate a first identifier associated with the first network operation sequence (e.g., a first network operation sequence identifier). The first network operation sequence may include a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set for the first component carrier and / or the first serving cell. The first network operation mode set may include a first network energy saving mode (e.g., NES1), a second network energy saving mode (e.g., NES2), a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof.

[0165] At 510, UE 115-b may receive second control signaling (e.g., an RRC message, a DCI message, a MAC-CE message) indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, a second serving cell (e.g., an SCell), or both. For example, the second control signaling may indicate a second identifier (e.g., a first network operation sequence identifier) ​​associated with the second network operation sequence. The second network operation sequence may include a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier and / or the second serving cell. The second network operation mode set may include a first network energy saving mode (e.g., NES1), a second network energy saving mode (e.g., NES2), a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof.

[0166] The first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes associated with the first network operation sequence may be different from the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes associated with the second network operation sequence. That is, the first set of network operation modes and the second set of network operation modes may not necessarily be aligned in the time domain, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown and described in.

[0167] Although the first control signaling at 505 and the second control signaling at 510 are shown and described as separate signaling / messages, this should not be considered a limitation of the present disclosure unless otherwise specified herein. In this regard, in some implementations, the first control signaling and the second control signaling can be the same. For example, in some implementations, the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence can be indicated via a single RRC message.

[0168] Additionally, in some implementations, a single component carrier may be associated with one or more network operation sequences. In this regard, the first control signaling at 505 and / or the second control signaling at 510 may indicate a plurality of potential or candidate network operation sequences for the first component carrier and the second component carrier. For example, the first control signaling may indicate a first set of candidate network operation sequences (including the first network operation sequence) associated with the first component carrier, and the second control signaling may indicate a second set of candidate network operation sequences (including the second network operation sequence) associated with the second component carrier.

[0169] In some aspects, the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence may be associated with different parameter sets or characteristic sets, including data rate (e.g., maximum or peak data rate), latency, network energy consumption level, etc. In addition, in some specific implementations, the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence may enable or support different types of communications or applications. For example, in some cases, the first network operation sequence (or at least a portion of the first network operation sequence) may be configured to enable communication of SSB messages, wherein the second network operation sequence (or at least a portion of the second network operation sequence) may not be configured to enable communication of SSB messages.

[0170] In some implementations, the first control signaling and / or the second control signaling may indicate various parameters associated with the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence. For example, in some cases, the first control signaling may indicate a first parameter set associated with the first network operation sequence, and the second control signaling may indicate a second parameter set associated with the second network operation sequence. In this example, the first parameter set and the second parameter set may include data rate (e.g., peak data rate), latency, supported / unsupported communication types, etc. The parameter set associated with the respective network operation sequence may be based on an identifier associated with the respective network operation sequence (e.g., a network operation sequence ID), a network operation mode associated with or included in the respective network operation sequence, or any combination thereof.

[0171] At 515, the UE 115-b, the network entity 105-b, or both may select a network operation sequence to be used for wireless communications for each of the respective component carriers. Specifically, where the first component carrier and / or the second component carrier are associated with a plurality of candidate network operation sequences, the UE 115-b, the network entity 105-b, or both may select which network operation sequences to be used for the respective component carriers. In this regard, the UE 115-b, the network entity 105-b, or both may select which network operation sequence to utilize for the respective component carriers at 515 based on receiving / sending the first control signaling at 505, receiving / sending the second control signaling at 510, or both.

[0172] The UE 115-b and / or the network entity 105-b may select a network operation sequence for the component carrier from a set of candidate network operation sequences for the corresponding component carrier based on one or more parameters, based on a control message (e.g., a DCI message, a MAC-CE message) from the network entity 105-b, or both. For example, in some cases, the network entity 105-b may select which network operation sequence to use for a given component carrier based on network traffic conditions, based on the amount of traffic to be sent / received by the UE 115-b and / or the network entity 105-b, or any combination thereof.

[0173] At 520, the UE 115-b, the network entity 105-b, or both may compare the first network operation sequence with the second network operation sequence. Specifically, the UE 115-b and / or the network entity 105-b may compare the network operation modes associated with the respective network operation sequences. The UE 115-b and / or the network entity 105-b may compare the network operation sequences / modes at 520 based on receiving / sending the first control signaling at 505, receiving / sending the first control signaling at 510, selecting the network operation sequence at 515, or any combination thereof. In addition, the UE 115-b and / or the network entity 105-b may perform the comparison based on the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence being activated simultaneously (e.g., based on the network operation sequences overlapping in the time domain).

[0174] In some aspects, there may be specific restrictions or conditions associated with corresponding network operation sequences and / or network operation modes across component carriers / serving cells. In other words, there may be conditions or restrictions that specify or control the relationship between network operations across component carriers at any given time. For example, in some cases, the network entity 105-b and / or UE115-b may expect to have at least one component carrier (or other threshold number of component carriers) that can support high-load services and / or adapt to low-latency services at any given time. In other words, UE 115-b and network entity 105-b may expect that the set of network operation sequences configured at UE 115-b includes at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, which are associated with a delay that meets a delay threshold, a data rate that meets a data rate threshold, or both. As another example, the network entity 105-b and / or UE 115-b may expect to have at least one component carrier (or other threshold number of component carriers) that can support the communication of SSB messages at any given time.

[0175] In some aspects, the conditions / restrictions on the set of network operation modes may be configured (e.g., pre-configured at UE 115-b), signaled to UE 115-b, or both. Additionally, in some cases, a threshold number of network operation sequences for the corresponding conditions / restrictions may be explicitly signaled to UE 115-b, pre-configured at UE 115-b, or both. For example, network entity 105-b may signal to UE 115-b that there should be: at least two component carrier / network operation sequences (or some other threshold number) that should be able to accommodate high data rates at any given time; and at least one component carrier / network operation sequence (or some other threshold number) that should be able to communicate SSB messages at any given time.

[0176] Thus, in some aspects, the UE 115 - b and / or the network entity 105 - b may perform a comparison at 520 to ensure that conditions / constraints on the set of network operation sequences are met.

[0177] At 525, the UE 115-b, the network entity 105-b, or both may determine whether there are any durations of time in which one or more conditions / parameters associated with the set of network operation sequences are not satisfied. For example, in the event that the UE 115-b and the network entity 105-b expect at least one network operation sequence to be able to accommodate a high data rate at any given time, the UE 115-b and the network entity 105-b may determine whether any durations of time do not include a network operation sequence / mode that is able to accommodate a high data rate. In this regard, the UE 115-b, the network entity 105-b, or both may perform the analysis at 525 based on receiving / sending the first control signaling at 505, receiving / sending the first control signaling at 510, selecting the network operation sequence at 515, comparing the network operation sequences / modes at 520, or any combination thereof.

[0178] In the event that the UE 115 - b and / or the network entity 105 - b identifies one or more durations of time during which a condition or constraint is not satisfied (step 525 =YES), the process flow 500 may continue to 530 .

[0179] At 530, UE 115-b, network entity 105-b, or both may identify a new network operation sequence / mode or a modified version of the first network operation sequence or the second network operation sequence. In other words, in some cases, UE 115-b and / or network entity 105-b may identify a new or modified version of a network operation sequence to be used such that the corresponding conditions / constraints on the set of network operation sequences are satisfied.

[0180] For example, UE 115-b may identify a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibited a data rate that satisfied the threshold data rate at 525. In this example, UE 115-b may determine or identify a modified version of the second network operation sequence that exhibits a data rate that satisfies the threshold data rate throughout the identified time duration at 530. In other words, UE 115-b may modify the network operation mode (or a portion of the network operation mode) of the second network operation sequence such that the modified version of the second network operation sequence satisfies the threshold data rate throughout the time duration identified at 525.

[0181] As another example, and if Figure 4As shown, the network entity 105-b may identify, at 525, a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence or the second network operation sequence exhibited a data rate that satisfied the threshold data rate, and both the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence were associated with a power conservation mode. In this example, the network entity 105-b may determine a modified version of the second network operation sequence such that the modified version of the second network operation sequence includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the time duration identified at 525.

[0182] In some cases, a new and / or modified version of a network operation sequence may be signaled to UE 115-b and / or network entity 105-b so that the respective devices agree on the network operation sequence to be used. Additionally or alternatively, UE 115-b and / or network entity 105-b may be configured to modify the network operation sequence (or select a new network operation sequence) according to the network sequence configuration. In such cases, the network sequence configuration may define one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with a network operation mode across a first component carrier and a second component carrier. In other words, the network operation sequence may define rules, conditions, or restrictions that specify how to modify or select a network operation sequence. In this regard, by utilizing the same network sequence configuration, the respective devices agree on the network operation sequence to be used. In some aspects, the network operation sequence may be configured at UE 115-b, signaled to UE 115-a (e.g., via first control signaling and / or second control signaling), or both.

[0183] Upon determining a modified version of the network operation sequence (or selecting a new network operation sequence), process flow 500 may continue to step 535 .

[0184] Reference will be made again to step 525 of process flow 500. In the event that UE 115-b and / or network entity 105-b do not identify any time durations that fail to satisfy a condition or restriction (e.g., all time durations satisfy the corresponding condition / restriction) (step 525=No), process flow 500 may continue to 535.

[0185] At 535, UE 115-b and network entity 105-b may communicate with each other using the first component carrier and according to the first network operation sequence. Figure 2 As shown, UE 115-b and network entity 105-b may communicate via a first component carrier or a first serving cell (e.g., PCell) according to a first network operation sequence 215-a. In the event that the first network operation sequence is modified at 530, the respective devices may communicate with each other via the first component carrier / serving cell according to the modified version of the first network operation sequence.

[0186] For example, where a first sequence of network operations enables communication of SSB messages, UE 115 - b may receive the SSB message from network entity 105 - b via the first component carrier and in accordance with the first sequence of network operations.

[0187] At 540, UE 115-b and network entity 105-b may communicate with each other using the second component carrier and according to a second network operation sequence. Figure 2 As shown, UE 115-b and network entity 105-b may communicate via a second component carrier or a second serving cell (e.g., SCell) according to a second network operation sequence 215-b. In the event that the second network operation sequence is modified at 530, the respective devices may communicate with each other via a second component carrier / serving cell according to a modified version of the second network operation sequence.

[0188] The techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105-b to implement a network operation sequence on a component carrier-by-component carrier basis (e.g., on a cell-by-cell basis). Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105-b to implement a network operation sequence at a finer granularity than some conventional techniques, and may therefore enable the network entity to more efficiently and effectively support network services while reducing power consumption. Specifically, the techniques described herein may be used to ensure that some minimum number of component carriers can support high data rates, while the remaining component carriers can operate according to a low-power network operation sequence. Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network to ensure that network services can be accommodated while reducing the overall power consumption of the wireless communication system.

[0189] Figure 6 A block diagram 600 of a device 605 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 605 may be an example of aspects of the UE 115 as described herein. The device 605 may include a receiver 610, a transmitter 615, and a communication manager 620. The device 605 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0190] The receiver 610 may provide a means for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions). The information may be delivered to other components of the device 605. The receiver 610 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0191] The transmitter 615 may provide means for transmitting signals generated by other components of the device 605. For example, the transmitter 615 may transmit information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions). In some examples, the transmitter 615 may be co-located with the receiver 610 in a transceiver module. The transmitter 615 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0192] The communication manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations thereof or various components thereof may be examples of means for performing various aspects of the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions as described herein. For example, the communication manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations thereof or components thereof may support methods for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0193] In some examples, the communication manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in a communication management circuit). The hardware may include a processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a central processing unit (CPU), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, a microcontroller, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof, which is configured to or otherwise supports means for performing the functions described in the present disclosure. In some examples, the processor and a memory coupled to the processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., by executing instructions stored in the memory by the processor).

[0194] Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the communication manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in code executed by a processor (e.g., as communication management software or firmware). If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functionality of the communication manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by a general purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, an ASIC, an FPGA, a microcontroller, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices (e.g., configured as or otherwise supporting means for performing the functionality described in the present disclosure).

[0195] In some examples, communication manager 620 can be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, send) using or otherwise cooperating with receiver 610, transmitter 615, or both. For example, communication manager 620 can receive information from receiver 610, transmit information to transmitter 615, or be integrated with receiver 610, transmitter 615, or both to obtain information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0196] For example, the communication manager 620 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier. The communication manager 620 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The communication manager 620 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The communication manager 620 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0197] By including or configuring a communication manager 620 according to an example as described herein, the device 605 (e.g., a processor controlling the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, the communication manager 620, or a combination thereof or otherwise coupled thereto) may support techniques that enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence on a component carrier-by-component carrier basis (e.g., on a cell-by-cell basis). Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence at a finer granularity than some conventional techniques, and may therefore enable the network entity to more efficiently and effectively support network services while reducing power consumption. Specifically, the techniques described herein may be used to ensure that some minimum number of component carriers are able to support high data rates, while the remaining component carriers may operate according to a low-power network operation sequence. Thus, the techniques described herein may enable a network to ensure that network services can be accommodated while reducing the overall power consumption of the network.

[0198] Figure 7A block diagram 700 of a device 705 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 705 may be an example of aspects of the device 605 or UE 115 as described herein. The device 705 may include a receiver 710, a transmitter 715, and a communication manager 720. The device 705 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0199] The receiver 710 may provide a means for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions). The information may be delivered to other components of the device 705. The receiver 710 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0200] The transmitter 715 may provide means for transmitting signals generated by other components of the device 705. For example, the transmitter 715 may transmit information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions). In some examples, the transmitter 715 may be co-located with the receiver 710 in a transceiver module. The transmitter 715 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0201] The device 705 or its various components may be examples of components for performing various aspects of the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions as described herein. For example, the communication manager 720 may include a control signaling reception manager 725, a network entity communication manager 730, or any combination thereof. The communication manager 720 may be an example of various aspects of the communication manager 620 as described herein. In some examples, the communication manager 720 or its various components may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 710, the transmitter 715, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, send). For example, the communication manager 720 may receive information from the receiver 710, transmit information to the transmitter 715, or be integrated with the receiver 710, the transmitter 715, or both to obtain information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0202] The control signaling reception manager 725 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier. The control signaling reception manager 725 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The network entity communication manager 730 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The network entity communication manager 730 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0203] Figure 8 A block diagram 800 of a communication manager 820 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The communication manager 820 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 620, the communication manager 720, or both as described herein. The communication manager 820 or its various components may be examples of components for performing various aspects of the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions as described herein. For example, the communication manager 820 may include a control signaling reception manager 825, a network entity communication manager 830, an SSB message reception manager 835, a network operation sequence manager 840, a network operation mode manager 845, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate with each other directly or indirectly (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0204] The control signaling reception manager 825 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier. In some examples, the control signaling reception manager 825 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The network entity communication manager 830 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. In some examples, the network entity communication manager 830 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0205] In some examples, the SSB message reception manager 835 may be configured or otherwise support means for receiving one or more SSB messages via the first component carrier in accordance with the first network operation sequence.

[0206] In some examples, the control signaling reception manager 825 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving, via the first control signaling, an indication of a set of a plurality of network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier, the set of a plurality of network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence including a third set of time intervals corresponding to a third set of network operation modes for the first component carrier. In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 840 may be configured to or otherwise support means for selecting the first network operation sequence from the set of a plurality of network operation sequences based on one or more parameters, control messages, or both, wherein communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence is based on the selection.

[0207] In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 840 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a set of multiple network operation sequences associated with a set of multiple component carriers, the set of multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence, wherein the set of multiple network operation sequences includes at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, the threshold number of network operation sequences being associated with a latency that satisfies a latency threshold, a data rate that satisfies a data rate threshold, or both. In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 840 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving an indication of the threshold number of network operation sequences.

[0208] In some examples, the first network operation sequence is associated with a first latency and a first data rate, wherein the first latency, the first data rate, or both are determined based on a first identifier associated with the first network operation sequence, the first network operation mode set, or both. In some examples, the second network operation sequence is associated with a second latency and a second data rate, wherein the second latency, the second data rate, or both are determined based on a second identifier associated with the second network operation sequence, the second network operation mode set, or both.

[0209] In some examples, the control signaling reception manager 825 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving, via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both, an indication of a first latency, a first data rate, or both associated with the first network operation sequence and an indication of a second latency, a second data rate, or both associated with the second network operation sequence. In some examples, the control signaling reception manager 825 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving, via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both, an indication of a first peak data rate associated with the first network operation sequence and a second peak data rate associated with the second network operation sequence.

[0210] In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 840 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate. In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 840 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining, based on determining the time duration, a modified version of the second network operation sequence that exhibits an additional data rate throughout the time duration, wherein the additional data rate satisfies the threshold data rate, wherein communicating via the second component carrier includes communicating according to the modified version of the second network operation sequence during the time duration.

[0211] In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 840 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate, and both the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence are associated with a power conservation mode in the first set of network operation modes and the second set of network operation modes. In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 840 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining a modified version of the second network operation sequence based on determining the time duration, wherein the modified version of the second network operation sequence includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the time duration.

[0212] In some examples, the network operation mode manager 845 may be configured to or otherwise support means for comparing the first network operation mode with the second network operation mode based on the first network operation mode in the first set of network operation modes and the second network operation mode in the second set of network operation modes at least partially overlapping in the time domain. In some examples, the network operation mode manager 845 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining a modified version of the first network operation mode, the second network operation mode, or both based on the comparison and in accordance with a network sequence configuration that defines one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with the network operation mode across the first component carrier and the second component carrier.

[0213] In some examples, the control signaling reception manager 825 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving an indication of the network sequence configuration via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, additional control signaling, or any combination thereof, wherein comparing the first network operation mode to the second network operation mode, determining the modified version, or both is based on receiving the network sequence configuration.

[0214] In some examples, the first component carrier is associated with a PCell. In some examples, the second component carrier is associated with an SCell. In some examples, the first network operation sequence is associated with a first parameter set. In some examples, the second network operation sequence is associated with a second parameter set different from the first parameter set. In some examples, the first parameter set, the second parameter set, or both include a network energy consumption level, a maximum data rate, or both.

[0215] In some examples, the first control signaling is the same as the second control signaling.In some examples, the first network operation mode set, the second network operation mode set, or both include a first network energy saving mode, a second network energy saving mode, a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof.

[0216] Fig. 9 A diagram of a system 900 including a device 905 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 905 may be an example of a device 605, a device 705, or a UE 115 as described herein or include a component of the device 605, the device 705, or a UE 115. The device 905 may communicate (e.g., wirelessly) with one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, or any combination thereof. The device 905 may include components for two-way voice and data communications, including components for sending and receiving communications, such as a communication manager 920, an input / output (I / O) controller 910, a transceiver 915, an antenna 925, a memory 930, a code 935, and a processor 940. These components may be electronically communicated or otherwise coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, electrically) via one or more buses (e.g., a bus 945).

[0217] I / O controller 910 can manage input signals and output signals of device 905. I / O controller 910 can also manage peripheral devices that are not integrated into device 905. In some cases, I / O controller 910 can represent a physical connection or port to an external peripheral device. In some cases, I / O controller 910 can utilize an operating system such as or another known operating system. Additionally or alternatively, I / O controller 910 may represent or interact with a modem, keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or similar device. In some cases, I / O controller 910 may be implemented as part of a processor (such as processor 940). In some cases, a user may interact with device 905 via I / O controller 910 or via hardware components controlled by I / O controller 910.

[0218] In some cases, the device 905 may include a single antenna 925. However, in some other cases, the device 905 may have more than one antenna 925, which may be capable of concurrently transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions. The transceiver 915 may communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas 925, wired or wireless links, as described herein. For example, the transceiver 915 may represent a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 915 may also include a modem for: modulating packets; providing the modulated packets to one or more antennas 925 for transmission; and demodulating packets received from one or more antennas 925. The transceiver 915 or the transceiver 915 and one or more antennas 925 may be examples of transmitters 615, transmitters 715, receivers 610, receivers 710, or any combination thereof or components thereof as described herein.

[0219] The memory 930 may include random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). The memory 930 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 935 including instructions that, when executed by the processor 940, cause the device 905 to perform various functions described herein. The code 935 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as a system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, the code 935 may not be directly executable by the processor 940, but (for example, when compiled and executed) may cause the computer to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, the memory 930 may also include a basic I / O system (BIOS), etc., which may control basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0220] The processor 940 may include an intelligent hardware device (e.g., a general-purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic component, a discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof). In some cases, the processor 940 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into the processor 940. The processor 940 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., a memory 930) so that the device 905 performs various functions (e.g., functions or tasks that support techniques for network energy-saving sequences and cell interactions). For example, the device 905 or a component of the device 905 may include a processor 940 and a memory 930 coupled to or coupled to the processor 940, and the processor 940 and the memory 930 are configured to perform the various functions described herein.

[0221] For example, the communication manager 920 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier. The communication manager 920 may be configured to or otherwise support means for receiving a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second network operation mode set being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The communication manager 920 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The communication manager 920 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0222] By including or configuring a communication manager 920 according to an example as described herein, the device 905 may support techniques that enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence on a component carrier-by-component carrier basis (e.g., on a cell-by-cell basis). Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence at a finer granularity than some conventional techniques, and may therefore enable the network entity to more efficiently and effectively support network services while reducing power consumption. Specifically, the techniques described herein may be used to ensure that some minimum number of component carriers can support high data rates, while the remaining component carriers can operate according to a low-power network operation sequence. Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network to ensure that network services can be accommodated while reducing the overall power consumption of the network.

[0223] In some examples, the communication manager 920 may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receive, monitor, transmit) using or otherwise cooperating with the transceiver 915, one or more antennas 925, or any combination thereof. Although the communication manager 920 is illustrated as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 920 may be supported or performed by the processor 940, the memory 930, the code 935, or any combination thereof. For example, the code 935 may include instructions that can be executed by the processor 940 to cause the device 905 to perform various aspects of the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions as described herein, or the processor 940 and the memory 930 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0224] Fig.10A block diagram 1000 of a device 1005 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1005 may be an example of aspects of the network entity 105 as described herein. The device 1005 may include a receiver 1010, a transmitter 1015, and a communication manager 1020. The device 1005 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0225] The receiver 1010 may provide means for obtaining (e.g., receiving, determining, identifying) information associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack), such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units). The information may be passed to other components of the device 1005. In some examples, the receiver 1010 may support obtaining information by receiving signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, the receiver 1010 may support obtaining information by receiving signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, optical) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof.

[0226] The transmitter 1015 may provide means for outputting (e.g., transmitting, providing, conveying, transmitting) information generated by other components of the device 1005. For example, the transmitter 1015 may output information associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack) such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units). In some examples, the transmitter 1015 may support outputting information by sending signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, the transmitter 1015 may support outputting information by sending signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, optical) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the transmitter 1015 and the receiver 1010 may be co-located in a transceiver, which may include a modem or be coupled to a modem.

[0227] The communication manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations thereof or various components thereof may be examples of means for performing various aspects of the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations thereof or components thereof may support methods for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0228] In some examples, the communication manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in a communication management circuit). The hardware may include a processor, a DSP, a CPU, an ASIC, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, a microcontroller, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof configured as or otherwise supporting means for performing the functions described in the present disclosure. In some examples, a processor and a memory coupled to the processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., by executing instructions stored in the memory by the processor).

[0229] Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the communication manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in code executed by a processor (e.g., as communication management software or firmware). If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functionality of the communication manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by a general purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, an ASIC, an FPGA, a microcontroller, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices (e.g., configured as or otherwise supporting means for performing the functionality described in the present disclosure).

[0230] In some examples, communication manager 1020 can be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, send) using or otherwise cooperating with receiver 1010, transmitter 1015, or both. For example, communication manager 1020 can receive information from receiver 1010, transmit information to transmitter 1015, or integrate with receiver 1010, transmitter 1015, or both to obtain information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0231] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1020 may support wireless communication at a network entity. For example, the communication manager 1020 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for sending a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier to a UE, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier. The communication manager 1020 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for sending a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier to the UE, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The communication manager 1020 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The communication manager 1020 may be configured or otherwise support means for communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second sequence of network operations.

[0232] By including or configuring the communication manager 1020 according to the examples as described herein, the device 1005 (e.g., a processor controlling the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, the communication manager 1020, or a combination thereof or otherwise coupled thereto) may support techniques that enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence on a component carrier-by-component carrier basis (e.g., on a cell-by-cell basis). Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence at a finer granularity than some conventional techniques, and may therefore enable the network entity to more efficiently and effectively support network services while reducing power consumption. Specifically, the techniques described herein may be used to ensure that some minimum number of component carriers are able to support high data rates, while the remaining component carriers may operate according to a low-power network operation sequence. Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network to ensure that network services can be accommodated while reducing the overall power consumption of the network.

[0233] Fig.11 A block diagram 1100 of a device 1105 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1105 may be an example of aspects of the device 1005 or network entity 105 as described herein. The device 1105 may include a receiver 1110, a transmitter 1115, and a communication manager 1120. The device 1105 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0234] The receiver 1110 may provide means for obtaining (e.g., receiving, determining, identifying) information associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack), such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units). The information may be passed to other components of the device 1105. In some examples, the receiver 1110 may support obtaining information by receiving signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, the receiver 1110 may support obtaining information by receiving signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, optical) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof.

[0235] The transmitter 1115 may provide means for outputting (e.g., transmitting, providing, conveying, transmitting) information generated by other components of the device 1105. For example, the transmitter 1115 may output information associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack) such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units). In some examples, the transmitter 1115 may support outputting information by sending signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, the transmitter 1115 may support outputting information by sending signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, optical) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the transmitter 1115 and the receiver 1110 may be co-located in a transceiver, which may include a modem or be coupled to a modem.

[0236] The device 1105 or its various components may be examples of components for performing various aspects of the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1120 may include a control signaling transmission manager 1125, a UE communication manager 1130, or any combination thereof. The communication manager 1120 may be an example of various aspects of the communication manager 1020 as described herein. In some examples, the communication manager 1120 or its various components may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 1110, the transmitter 1115, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, send). For example, the communication manager 1120 may receive information from the receiver 1110, transmit information to the transmitter 1115, or be integrated with the receiver 1110, the transmitter 1115, or both to obtain information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0237] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1120 may support wireless communication at a network entity. The control signaling sending manager 1125 may be configured to or otherwise support means for sending a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier to a UE, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier. The control signaling sending manager 1125 may be configured to or otherwise support means for sending a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier to the UE, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The UE communication manager 1130 may be configured to or otherwise support means for communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The UE communication manager 1130 may be configured or otherwise support means for communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0238] Fig.12 A block diagram 1200 of a communication manager 1220 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interaction according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The communication manager 1220 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 1020, the communication manager 1120, or both as described herein. The communication manager 1220 or its various components may be examples of components for performing various aspects of the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interaction as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1220 may include a control signaling sending manager 1225, a UE communication manager 1230, an SSB message sending manager 1235, a network operation sequence manager 1240, a network operation mode manager 1245, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate with each other directly or indirectly (e.g., via one or more buses), and the communication may include communication within a protocol layer of a protocol stack, communication associated with a logical channel of a protocol stack (e.g., between protocol layers of a protocol stack, within a device, component, or virtualized component associated with the network entity 105, between devices, components, or virtualized components associated with the network entity 105), or any combination thereof.

[0239] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1220 may support wireless communication at a network entity. The control signaling sending manager 1225 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for sending a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier to a UE, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier. In some examples, the control signaling sending manager 1225 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for sending a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier to the UE, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The UE communication manager 1230 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. In some examples, UE communication manager 1230 may be configured or otherwise support means for communicating with the UE via the second component carrier in accordance with the second network operation sequence.

[0240] In some examples, the first sequence of network operations is configured to communicate SSB messages, and the SSB message sending manager 1235 may be configured to or otherwise support components for sending one or more SSB messages to the UE via the first component carrier in accordance with the first sequence of network operations.

[0241] In some examples, the control signaling sending manager 1225 may be configured to or otherwise support means for sending, via the first control signaling, an indication of a set of multiple network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier, the set of multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence including a third set of time intervals corresponding to a third set of network operation modes for the first component carrier. In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 1240 may be configured to or otherwise support means for selecting the first network operation sequence from the set of multiple network operation sequences based on one or more parameters, control messages, or both, wherein communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence is based on the selection.

[0242] In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 1240 may be configured to or otherwise support means for sending to the UE a set of multiple network operation sequences associated with a set of multiple component carriers, the set of multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence, wherein the set of multiple network operation sequences includes at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, the threshold number of network operation sequences being associated with a latency that satisfies a latency threshold, a data rate that satisfies a data rate threshold, or both. In some examples, the network operation sequence manager 1240 may be configured to or otherwise support means for sending to the UE an indication of the threshold number of network operation sequences.

[0243] In some examples, the first network operation sequence is associated with a first latency and a first data rate, wherein the first latency, the first data rate, or both are determined based on a first identifier associated with the first network operation sequence, the first network operation mode set, or both. In some examples, the second network operation sequence is associated with a second latency and a second data rate, wherein the second latency, the second data rate, or both are determined based on a second identifier associated with the second network operation sequence, the second network operation mode set, or both.

[0244] In some examples, the control signaling sending manager 1225 may be configured to or otherwise support means for sending, via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both, an indication of a first latency, a first data rate, or both associated with the first network operation sequence and an indication of a second latency, a second data rate, or both associated with the second network operation sequence. In some examples, the control signaling sending manager 1225 may be configured to or otherwise support means for sending, via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both, an indication of a first peak data rate associated with the first network operation sequence and a second peak data rate associated with the second network operation sequence.

[0245] In some examples, network operation sequence manager 1240 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate. In some examples, network operation sequence manager 1240 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining, based on determining the time duration, a modified version of the second network operation sequence that exhibits an additional data rate throughout the time duration, wherein the additional data rate satisfies the threshold data rate, wherein communicating with the UE via the second component carrier includes communicating according to the modified version of the second network operation sequence during the time duration.

[0246] In some examples, network operation sequence manager 1240 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate, and both the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence are associated with a power conservation mode in the first set of network operation modes and the second set of network operation modes. In some examples, network operation sequence manager 1240 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining a modified version of the second network operation sequence based on determining the time duration, wherein the modified version of the second network operation sequence includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the time duration.

[0247] In some examples, the network operation mode manager 1245 may be configured to or otherwise support means for comparing the first network operation mode with the second network operation mode based on at least partial overlap in the time domain between the first network operation mode in the first set of network operation modes and the second network operation mode in the second set of network operation modes. In some examples, the network operation mode manager 1245 may be configured to or otherwise support means for determining a modified version of the first network operation mode, the second network operation mode, or both based on the comparison and in accordance with a network sequence configuration that defines one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with the network operation mode across the first component carrier and the second component carrier.

[0248] In some examples, control signaling manager 1225 may be configured or otherwise support means for sending an indication of the network sequence configuration via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, additional control signaling, or any combination thereof.

[0249] In some examples, the first component carrier is associated with a PCell. In some examples, the second component carrier is associated with an SCell. In some examples, the first network operation sequence is associated with a first parameter set. In some examples, the second network operation sequence is associated with a second parameter set different from the first parameter set. In some examples, the first parameter set, the second parameter set, or both include a network energy consumption level, a maximum data rate, or both.

[0250] In some examples, the first control signaling is the same as the second control signaling.In some examples, the first network operation mode set, the second network operation mode set, or both include a first network energy saving mode, a second network energy saving mode, a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof.

[0251] Fig.13A diagram of a system 1300 including a device 1305 supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interactions according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1305 may be an example of a device 1005, a device 1105, or a network entity 105 as described herein, or include components thereof. The device 1305 may communicate with one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, or any combination thereof, which may include communication through one or more wired interfaces, through one or more wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. The device 1305 may include components that support output and acquisition of communications, such as a communication manager 1320, a transceiver 1310, an antenna 1315, a memory 1325, a code 1330, and a processor 1335. These components may be electronically communicated or otherwise coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, electrically) via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1340).

[0252] The transceiver 1310 may support bidirectional communication via a wired link, a wireless link, or both, as described herein. In some examples, the transceiver 1310 may include a wired transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wired transceiver. Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the transceiver 1310 may include a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. In some examples, the device 1305 may include one or more antennas 1315, which may be capable of sending or receiving wireless transmissions (e.g., concurrently). The transceiver 1310 may also include a modem for modulating a signal, thereby providing a modulated signal for transmission (e.g., via one or more antennas 1315, via a wired transmitter), for receiving a modulated signal (e.g., from one or more antennas 1315, from a wired receiver), and for demodulating a signal. The transceiver 1310 or transceiver 1310 and one or more antennas 1315 or wired interfaces (where applicable) may be examples of transmitter 1015, transmitter 1115, receiver 1010, receiver 1110, or any combination thereof or components thereof as described herein. In some examples, the transceiver may be operable to support communication via one or more communication links (e.g., communication link 125, backhaul communication link 120, midhaul communication link 162, fronthaul communication link 168).

[0253] The memory 1325 may include RAM and ROM. The memory 1325 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 1330 including instructions that, when executed by the processor 1335, cause the device 1305 to perform various functions described herein. The code 1330 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, the code 1330 may not be directly executable by the processor 1335, but (for example, when compiled and executed) may cause the computer to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, the memory 1325 may also include a BIOS, etc., which may control basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0254] The processor 1335 may include an intelligent hardware device (e.g., a general-purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, a CPU, an FPGA, a microcontroller, a programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic element, a discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof). In some cases, the processor 1335 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into the processor 1335. The processor 1335 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., a memory 1325) so that the device 1305 performs various functions (e.g., functions or tasks that support techniques for network energy-saving sequences and cell interactions). For example, the device 1305 or a component of the device 1305 may include a processor 1335 and a memory 1325 coupled to the processor 1335, and the processor 1335 and the memory 1325 are configured to perform the various functions described herein. Processor 1335 can be an example of a cloud computing platform (e.g., one or more physical nodes and supporting software such as an operating system, virtual machine, or container instance) that can host functionality (e.g., by executing code 1330) to perform the functions of device 1305.

[0255] In some examples, bus 1340 may support communications of a protocol layer (e.g., within a protocol layer) of a protocol stack. In some examples, bus 1340 may support communications associated with a logical channel of a protocol stack (e.g., between protocol layers of a protocol stack), which may include communications performed within a component of device 1305, or communications performed between different components of device 1305 that may be co-located or located in different locations (e.g., where device 1305 may refer to a system in which one or more of communication manager 1320, transceiver 1310, memory 1325, code 1330, and processor 1335 may be located in one of the different components or divided between the different components).

[0256] In some examples, communication manager 1320 may manage aspects of communications with core network 130 (e.g., via one or more wired or wireless backhaul links). For example, communication manager 1320 may manage delivery of data communications for client devices such as one or more UEs 115. In some examples, communication manager 1320 may manage communications with other network entities 105 and may include a controller or scheduler for controlling communications with UE 115 in collaboration with other network entities 105. In some examples, communication manager 1320 may support an X2 interface within an LTE / LTE-A wireless communication network technology to provide communications between network entities 105.

[0257] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1320 may support wireless communication at a network entity. For example, the communication manager 1320 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for sending a first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier to a UE, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier. The communication manager 1320 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for sending a second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier to the UE, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The communication manager 1320 may be configured to or otherwise support a means for communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The communication manager 1320 may be configured or otherwise support means for communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0258] By including or configuring a communication manager 1320 according to an example as described herein, the device 1305 may support techniques that enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence on a component carrier-by-component carrier basis (e.g., on a cell-by-cell basis). Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network entity 105 to implement a network operation sequence at a finer granularity than some conventional techniques, and may therefore enable the network entity to more efficiently and effectively support network services while reducing power consumption. Specifically, the techniques described herein may be used to ensure that some minimum number of component carriers can support high data rates, while the remaining component carriers can operate according to a low-power network operation sequence. Thus, the techniques described herein may enable the network to ensure that network services can be accommodated while reducing the overall power consumption of the network.

[0259] In some examples, the communication manager 1320 may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, transmit) using or otherwise cooperating with the transceiver 1310, one or more antennas 1315 (e.g., where applicable), or any combination thereof. Although the communication manager 1320 is illustrated as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 1320 may be supported or performed by the processor 1335, the memory 1325, the code 1330, the transceiver 1310, or any combination thereof. For example, the code 1330 may include instructions that can be executed by the processor 1335 to cause the device 1305 to perform various aspects of the techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interaction as described herein, or the processor 1335 and the memory 1325 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0260] Fig.14 A flowchart illustrating a method 1400 for supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interaction according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1400 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1400 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described in reference to Figures 1 to 9 The described UE 115 may be performed. In some examples, the UE may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0261] At 1405, the method may include receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes for the first component carrier. The operations of 1405 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1405 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described control signaling reception manager 825 is executed.

[0262] At 1410, the method may include receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The operations of 1410 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1410 may be performed as described with reference to Figure 8 The described control signaling reception manager 825 is executed.

[0263] At 1415, the method may include communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The operations of 1415 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1415 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described network entity communication manager 830 is performed.

[0264] At 1420, the method may include communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence. The operations of 1420 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1420 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described network entity communication manager 830 is performed.

[0265] Fig.15 A flowchart illustrating a method 1500 for supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interaction according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1500 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1500 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described in reference to Figures 1 to 9 The described UE 115 may be performed. In some examples, the UE may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0266] At 1505, the method may include receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes for the first component carrier, and wherein the first network operation sequence is configured to communicate an SSB message. The operations of 1505 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1505 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described control signaling reception manager 825 is executed.

[0267] At 1510, the method may include receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively, and wherein at least a subset of the second set of network operation modes associated with the second network operation sequence is not configured for communicating SSB messages. The operations of 1510 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1510 may be performed as described with reference to Figure 8The described control signaling reception manager 825 is executed.

[0268] At 1515, the method may include communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The operations of 1515 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1515 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described network entity communication manager 830 is performed.

[0269] At 1520, the method may include communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence. The operations of 1520 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1520 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described network entity communication manager 830 is performed.

[0270] At 1525, the method may include receiving one or more SSB messages via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The operations of 1525 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1525 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described SSB message receiving manager 835 is executed.

[0271] Fig.16 A flowchart illustrating a method 1600 for supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interaction according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1600 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1600 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described in reference to Figures 1 to 9 The described UE 115 may be performed. In some examples, the UE may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0272] At 1605, the method may include receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes for the first component carrier. The operations of 1605 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1605 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described control signaling reception manager 825 is executed.

[0273] At 1610, the method may include receiving, via the first control signaling, an indication of a set of a plurality of network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier, the set of a plurality of network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence including a third set of time intervals corresponding to a third set of network operation modes for the first component carrier. The operations of 1610 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1610 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described control signaling reception manager 825 is executed.

[0274] At 1615, the method may include receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The operations of 1615 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1615 may be performed as described with reference to Figure 8 The described control signaling reception manager 825 is executed.

[0275] At 1620, the method may include selecting the first network operation sequence from the set of multiple network operation sequences based on one or more parameters, control messages, or both. The operations of 1620 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1620 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described network operation sequence manager 840 is executed.

[0276] At 1625, the method may include communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence, wherein communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence is based on the selection. The operations of 1625 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1625 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described network entity communication manager 830 is performed.

[0277] At 1630, the method may include communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence. The operations of 1630 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1630 may be performed as described in reference to Figure 8 The described network entity communication manager 830 is performed.

[0278] Fig.17A flowchart illustrating a method 1700 for supporting techniques for network energy saving sequences and cell interaction according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1700 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1700 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof as described herein. Figures 1 to 5 as well as Figures 10 to 13 In some examples, the network entity may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0279] At 1705, the method may include sending to the UE first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes for the first component carrier. The operations of 1705 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1705 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.12 The described control signaling is performed by sending manager 1225.

[0280] At 1710, the method may include sending to the UE second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively. The operations of 1710 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1710 may be performed as described with reference to Fig.12 The described control signaling is performed by sending manager 1225.

[0281] At 1715, the method may include communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence. The operations of 1715 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1715 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.12 The described UE communication manager 1230 is executed.

[0282] At 1720, the method may include communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence. The operations of 1720 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1720 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.12 The described UE communication manager 1230 is executed.

[0283] The following provides an overview of various aspects of the disclosure:

[0284] Aspect 1: A method for performing wireless communications at a UE, the method comprising: receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first time interval set corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second time interval set corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second time interval set and the second network operation mode set being different from the first time interval set and the first network operation mode set, respectively; communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0285] Aspect 2: A method according to Aspect 1, wherein the first network operation sequence is configured to communicate SSB messages, and wherein at least a subset of the second network operation mode set associated with the second network operation sequence is not configured to communicate SSB messages, the method further comprising: receiving one or more SSB messages via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence.

[0286] Aspect 3: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 1 to 2, the method further includes: receiving, via the first control signaling, an indication of multiple network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier, the multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence including a third time interval set corresponding to a third network operation mode set of the first component carrier; and selecting the first network operation sequence from the multiple network operation sequences based at least in part on one or more parameters, control messages, or both, wherein communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence is based at least in part on the selection.

[0287] Aspect 4: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 1 to 3, the method further includes: receiving multiple network operation sequences associated with multiple component carriers, the multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence, wherein the multiple network operation sequences include at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, and the threshold number of network operation sequences is associated with a delay that satisfies a delay threshold, a data rate that satisfies a data rate threshold, or both.

[0288] Aspect 5: The method according to aspect 4, further comprising: receiving an indication of the threshold number of network operation sequences.

[0289] Aspect 6: A method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 5, wherein the first network operation sequence is associated with a first latency and a first data rate, wherein the first latency, the first data rate, or both are determined at least in part based on a first identifier associated with the first network operation sequence, the first network operation mode set, or both, and wherein the second network operation sequence is associated with a second latency and a second data rate, wherein the second latency, the second data rate, or both are determined at least in part based on a second identifier associated with the second network operation sequence, the second network operation mode set, or both.

[0290] Aspect 7: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 1 to 6, the method further includes: receiving an indication of a first delay, a first data rate, or both associated with the first network operation sequence and an indication of a second delay, a second data rate, or both associated with the second network operation sequence via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

[0291] Aspect 8: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 1 to 7, the method further includes: receiving an indication of a first peak data rate associated with the first network operation sequence and a second peak data rate associated with the second network operation sequence via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

[0292] Aspect 9: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 1 to 8, the method also includes: determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate; and determining, based at least in part on determining the time duration, a modified version of the second network operation sequence that exhibits an additional data rate throughout the time duration, wherein the additional data rate satisfies the threshold data rate, wherein communicating via the second component carrier includes: communicating according to the modified version of the second network operation sequence during the time duration.

[0293] Aspect 10: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 1 to 9, the method also includes: determining a time duration in which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that meets a threshold data rate, and both the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence are associated with energy-saving modes in the first network operation mode set and the second network operation mode set; and determining a modified version of the second network operation sequence based at least in part on determining the time duration, wherein the modified version of the second network operation sequence includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the time duration.

[0294] Aspect 11: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 1 to 10, the method further includes: comparing the first network operation mode with the second network operation mode based at least in part on the fact that the first network operation mode in the first network operation mode set and the second network operation mode in the second network operation mode set at least partially overlap in the time domain; and determining a modified version of the first network operation mode, the second network operation mode, or both based at least in part on the comparison and according to a network sequence configuration, wherein the network sequence configuration defines one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with the network operation mode across the first component carrier and the second component carrier.

[0295] Aspect 12: According to the method according to Aspect 11, the method also includes: receiving an indication of the network sequence configuration via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, additional control signaling, or any combination thereof, wherein comparing the first network operation mode with the second network operation mode, determining the modified version, or both is at least partially based on receiving the network sequence configuration.

[0296] Aspect 13: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 12, wherein the first component carrier is associated with a PCell and the second component carrier is associated with a SCell.

[0297] Aspect 14: A method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 13, wherein the first network operation sequence is associated with a first parameter set, and the second network operation sequence is associated with a second parameter set different from the first parameter set, and the first parameter set, the second parameter set, or both include a network energy consumption level, a maximum data rate, or both.

[0298] Aspect 15: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 14, wherein the first control signaling is the same as the second control signaling.

[0299] Aspect 16: A method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 15, wherein the first network operation mode set, the second network operation mode set, or both include a first network energy saving mode, a second network energy saving mode, a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof.

[0300] Aspect 17: A method for performing wireless communications at a network entity, the method comprising: sending a first control signaling to a UE indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence including a first time interval set corresponding to a first network operation mode set of the first component carrier; sending a second control signaling to the UE indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence including a second time interval set corresponding to a second network operation mode set of the second component carrier, the second time interval set and the second network operation mode set being different from the first time interval set and the first network operation mode set, respectively; communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; and communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

[0301] Aspect 18: A method according to Aspect 17, wherein the first network operation sequence is configured to convey SSB messages, and wherein at least a subset of the second network operation mode set associated with the second network operation sequence is not configured to convey SSB messages, the method further comprising: sending one or more SSB messages to the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence.

[0302] Aspect 19: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 17 to 18, the method further includes: sending an indication of multiple network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier via the first control signaling, the multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence including a third time interval set corresponding to a third network operation mode set of the first component carrier; and selecting the first network operation sequence from the multiple network operation sequences based at least in part on one or more parameters, control messages, or both, wherein communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence is at least in part based on the selection.

[0303] Aspect 20: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 17 to 19, the method further includes: sending multiple network operation sequences associated with multiple component carriers to the UE, the multiple network operation sequences including the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence, wherein the multiple network operation sequences include at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, and the threshold number of network operation sequences is associated with a delay that satisfies a delay threshold, a data rate that satisfies a data rate threshold, or both.

[0304] Aspect 21: The method according to aspect 20 further comprises: sending an indication of the threshold number of network operation sequences to the UE.

[0305] Aspect 22: A method according to any one of Aspects 17 to 21, wherein the first network operation sequence is associated with a first latency and a first data rate, wherein the first latency, the first data rate, or both are determined at least in part based on a first identifier associated with the first network operation sequence, the first network operation mode set, or both, and wherein the second network operation sequence is associated with a second latency and a second data rate, wherein the second latency, the second data rate, or both are determined at least in part based on a second identifier associated with the second network operation sequence, the second network operation mode set, or both.

[0306] Aspect 23: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 17 to 22, the method further includes: sending an indication of a first delay, a first data rate, or both associated with the first network operation sequence and an indication of a second delay, a second data rate, or both associated with the second network operation sequence via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

[0307] Aspect 24: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 17 to 23, the method further includes: sending an indication of a first peak data rate associated with the first network operation sequence and a second peak data rate associated with the second network operation sequence via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

[0308] Aspect 25: According to any one of Aspects 17 to 24, the method also includes: determining a time duration during which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate; and determining, at least in part based on determining the time duration, a modified version of the second network operation sequence that exhibits an additional data rate throughout the time duration, wherein the additional data rate satisfies the threshold data rate, wherein communicating with the UE via the second component carrier includes: communicating according to the modified version of the second network operation sequence during the time duration.

[0309] Aspect 26: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 17 to 25, the method also includes: determining a time duration in which neither the first network operation sequence nor the second network operation sequence exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate, and both the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence are associated with energy-saving modes in the first network operation mode set and the second network operation mode set; and determining a modified version of the second network operation sequence based at least in part on determining the time duration, wherein the modified version of the second network operation sequence includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the time duration.

[0310] Aspect 27: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 17 to 26, the method further includes: comparing the first network operation mode with the second network operation mode based at least in part on the fact that the first network operation mode in the first network operation mode set and the second network operation mode in the second network operation mode set at least partially overlap in the time domain; and determining a modified version of the first network operation mode, the second network operation mode, or both based at least in part on the comparison and according to a network sequence configuration, wherein the network sequence configuration defines one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with the network operation mode across the first component carrier and the second component carrier.

[0311] Aspect 28: The method according to aspect 27, the method further comprising: sending an indication of the network sequence configuration via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, additional control signaling, or any combination thereof.

[0312] Aspect 29: The method according to any one of aspects 17 to 28, wherein the first component carrier is associated with a PCell and the second component carrier is associated with a SCell.

[0313] Aspect 30: A method according to any one of Aspects 17 to 29, wherein the first network operation sequence is associated with a first parameter set, and the second network operation sequence is associated with a second parameter set different from the first parameter set, and the first parameter set, the second parameter set, or both include a network energy consumption level, a maximum data rate, or both.

[0314] Aspect 31: A method according to any one of Aspects 17 to 30, wherein the first control signaling is the same as the second control signaling.

[0315] Aspect 32: A method according to any one of Aspects 17 to 31, wherein the first network operation mode set, the second network operation mode set, or both include a first network energy saving mode, a second network energy saving mode, a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof.

[0316] Aspect 33: A device comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to cause the device to perform a method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 16.

[0317] Aspect 34: An apparatus comprising at least one means for performing the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 16.

[0318] Aspect 35: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 16.

[0319] Aspect 36: An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, the apparatus comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to perform a method according to any one of Aspects 17 to 32.

[0320] Aspect 37: An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, the apparatus comprising at least one means for performing a method according to any one of aspects 17 to 32.

[0321] Aspect 38: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a network entity, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to any one of aspects 17 to 32.

[0322] It should be noted that the methods described herein describe possible implementations, and that the various operations and steps may be rearranged or otherwise modified and that other implementations are possible. Furthermore, aspects from two or more methods may be combined.

[0323] Although aspects of LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR systems may be described for example purposes, and LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR terminology may be used in much of the description, the techniques described herein may also be applicable to networks other than LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR networks. For example, the techniques described may be applicable to various other wireless communication systems, such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and other systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0324] The information and signals described herein may be represented using any of a variety of different techniques and methods. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips mentioned throughout the specification may be represented by voltage, current, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or magnetic particles, optical fields or optical particles, or any combination thereof.

[0325] The various illustrative blocks and components described in conjunction with the disclosure herein may be implemented or performed using a general purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, a CPU, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A general purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in an alternative, the processor may be any processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. The processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration).

[0326] The functions described herein may be implemented using hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented using software executed by a processor, the functions may be stored as one or more instructions or codes of a computer-readable medium, or sent using one or more instructions or codes of a computer-readable medium. Other examples and specific implementations are within the scope of the present disclosure and the appended claims. For example, due to the nature of software, the functions described herein may be implemented using software executed by a processor, hardware, firmware, hard wiring, or a combination of any of these items. Features that implement the functions may also be physically located at different locations, including being distributed so that the various parts of the functions are implemented at different physical locations.

[0327] Computer-readable medium includes both non-transient computer storage medium and communication medium, and the communication medium includes any medium that promotes computer program to be transferred from one position to another position.Non-transient storage medium can be any available medium that can be accessed by general or special-purpose computer.By way of example and not limitation, non-transient computer-readable medium can include RAM, ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compact disc (CD) ROM or other optical disc storage device, disk storage device or other magnetic storage device, or can be used for carrying or storing desired program code member and can be accessed by general or special-purpose computer or general or special-purpose processor in the form of instruction or data structure Any other non-transient medium.Moreover, any connection is appropriately referred to as computer-readable medium.For example, if software is sent from website, server or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL) or wireless technology such as infrared, radio and microwave, then coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL or wireless technology such as infrared, radio and microwave are included in the definition of computer-readable medium. As used herein, disks and optical disks include CDs, laser disks, optical disks, digital versatile disks (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray disks. Disks can reproduce data magnetically, and optical disks can reproduce data optically using lasers. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0328] As used herein (including in the claims), "or" used in a list of items (e.g., a list of items followed by a phrase such as "at least one of" or "one or more of") indicates an inclusive list, so that, for example, a list of at least one of A, B, or C means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). In addition, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should not be interpreted as a reference to a closed set of conditions. For example, an example step described as "based on condition A" can be based on both condition A and condition B without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In other words, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should be interpreted in the same manner as the phrase "based at least in part on."

[0329] The terms "determine" or "determining" encompass a variety of actions, and thus, "determining" may include calculating, computing, processing, deriving, investigating, looking up (such as via looking up in a table, database or other data structure), ascertaining, and the like. Furthermore, "determining" may include receiving (e.g., receiving information), accessing (e.g., accessing data stored in a memory), etc. Additionally, "determining" may include parsing, obtaining, selecting, choosing, establishing, and other such similar actions.

[0330] In the drawings, similar components or features may have the same reference label. In addition, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a dash and a second label to distinguish between the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description may apply to any of the similar components having the same first reference label, regardless of the second or other subsequent reference labels.

[0331] The descriptions set forth herein in conjunction with the accompanying drawings describe example configurations and do not represent all examples that may be implemented or within the scope of the claims. The term "example" as used herein means "used as an example, instance, or illustration," rather than "preferred" or "having advantages over other examples." The specific embodiments include specific details to provide an understanding of the described techniques. However, these techniques may be practiced without these specific details. In some cases, known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concepts of the described examples.

[0332] The description herein is provided to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to implement or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to the present disclosure will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should be granted the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), the apparatus comprising: processor; and a memory, the memory being coupled to the processor, the memory storing instructions, the instructions being executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence comprising a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes for the first component carrier; receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence comprising a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; as well as Communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first sequence of network operations is configured to communicate a synchronization signal block message, and wherein at least a subset of the second set of network operation modes associated with the second sequence of network operations is not configured to communicate a synchronization signal block message, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: One or more synchronization signal block messages are received via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: receiving, via the first control signaling, an indication of a plurality of network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier, the plurality of network operation sequences comprising the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence comprising a third set of time intervals corresponding to a third set of network operation modes for the first component carrier; and The first network operation sequence is selected from the plurality of network operation sequences based at least in part on one or more parameters, control messages, or both, wherein communicating via the first component carrier in accordance with the first network operation sequence is based at least in part on the selection.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: A plurality of network operation sequences associated with a plurality of component carriers is received, the plurality of network operation sequences comprising the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence, wherein the plurality of network operation sequences comprises at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, the threshold number of network operation sequences being associated with a latency satisfying a latency threshold, a data rate satisfying a data rate threshold, or both.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: An indication of the threshold number of sequences of network operations is received.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first sequence of network operations is associated with a first latency and a first data rate, wherein the first latency, the first data rate, or both are determined based at least in part on a first identifier associated with the first sequence of network operations, the first set of network operation modes, or both, and The second network operation sequence is associated with a second latency and a second data rate, wherein the second latency, the second data rate, or both are determined at least in part based on a second identifier associated with the second network operation sequence, the second network operation mode set, or both.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: An indication of a first latency, a first data rate, or both associated with the first sequence of network operations and an indication of a second latency, a second data rate, or both associated with the second sequence of network operations are received via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: An indication of a first peak data rate associated with the first sequence of network operations and a second peak data rate associated with the second sequence of network operations is received via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: determining a duration of time during which neither the first sequence of network operations nor the second sequence of network operations exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate; and determining, based at least in part on determining the time duration, a modified version of the second sequence of network operations that exhibits an additional data rate throughout the time duration, wherein the additional data rate satisfies the threshold data rate, wherein communicating via the second component carrier comprises: Communicating according to the modified version of the second sequence of network operations is performed during the duration of time.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: determining a time duration in which neither the first sequence of network operations nor the second sequence of network operations exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate and both the first sequence of network operations and the second sequence of network operations are associated with a power conservation mode in the first set of network operation modes and the second set of network operation modes; and A modified version of the second sequence of network operations is determined based at least in part on determining the duration of time, wherein the modified version of the second sequence of network operations includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the duration of time.

11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: comparing the first network operation mode to the second network operation mode based at least in part on a first network operation mode in the first set of network operation modes and a second network operation mode in the second set of network operation modes at least partially overlapping in the time domain; and Determining a modified version of the first network operation mode, the second network operation mode, or both based at least in part on the comparison and in accordance with a network sequence configuration that defines one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with a network operation mode across the first component carrier and the second component carrier.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: An indication of the network sequence configuration is received via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, additional control signaling, or any combination thereof, wherein comparing the first network operation mode to the second network operation mode, determining the modified version, or both is based at least in part on receiving the network sequence configuration.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first component carrier is associated with a primary cell, and wherein the second component carrier is associated with a secondary cell.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first network operation sequence is associated with a first parameter set, and wherein the second network operation sequence is associated with a second parameter set different from the first parameter set, wherein the first parameter set, the second parameter set, or both include a network energy consumption level, a maximum data rate, or both.

15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first control signaling is the same as the second control signaling.

16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first set of network operation modes, the second set of network operation modes, or both include a first network power saving mode, a second network power saving mode, a flexible mode, a legacy mode, an inactive mode, or any combination thereof.

17. An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, the apparatus comprising: processor; and a memory, the memory being coupled to the processor, the memory storing instructions, the instructions being executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: sending first control signaling to a user equipment (UE) indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence comprising a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes for the first component carrier; sending second control signaling to the UE indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, The second network operation sequence is different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence includes a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes are different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; as well as Communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the first sequence of network operations is configured to communicate a synchronization signal block message, and wherein at least a subset of the second set of network operation modes associated with the second sequence of network operations is not configured to communicate a synchronization signal block message, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: One or more synchronization signal block messages are sent to the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence.

19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: sending, via the first control signaling, an indication of a plurality of network operation sequences associated with the first component carrier, the plurality of network operation sequences comprising the first network operation sequence and a third network operation sequence, the third network operation sequence comprising a third set of time intervals corresponding to a third set of network operation modes for the first component carrier; and The first network operation sequence is selected from the plurality of network operation sequences based at least in part on one or more parameters, control messages, or both, wherein communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence is based at least in part on the selection.

20. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: A plurality of network operation sequences associated with a plurality of component carriers are sent to the UE, the plurality of network operation sequences comprising the first network operation sequence and the second network operation sequence, wherein the plurality of network operation sequences comprises at least a threshold number of network operation sequences, the threshold number of network operation sequences being associated with a latency satisfying a latency threshold, a data rate satisfying a data rate threshold, or both.

21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: An indication of the threshold number of network operation sequences is sent to the UE.

22. The device according to claim 17, wherein the first sequence of network operations is associated with a first latency and a first data rate, wherein the first latency, the first data rate, or both are determined based at least in part on a first identifier associated with the first sequence of network operations, the first set of network operation modes, or both, and The second network operation sequence is associated with a second latency and a second data rate, wherein the second latency, the second data rate, or both are determined at least in part based on a second identifier associated with the second network operation sequence, the second network operation mode set, or both.

23. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: An indication of a first latency, a first data rate, or both associated with the first sequence of network operations and an indication of a second latency, a second data rate, or both associated with the second sequence of network operations are sent via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

24. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: An indication of a first peak data rate associated with the first sequence of network operations and a second peak data rate associated with the second sequence of network operations is sent via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, or both.

25. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: determining a duration of time during which neither the first sequence of network operations nor the second sequence of network operations exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate; and determining, based at least in part on determining the time duration, a modified version of the second sequence of network operations that exhibits an additional data rate throughout the time duration, wherein the additional data rate satisfies the threshold data rate, wherein communicating with the UE via the second component carrier comprises: Communicating according to the modified version of the second sequence of network operations is performed during the duration of time.

26. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: determining a time duration in which neither the first sequence of network operations nor the second sequence of network operations exhibits a data rate that satisfies a threshold data rate and both the first sequence of network operations and the second sequence of network operations are associated with a power conservation mode in the first set of network operation modes and the second set of network operation modes; and A modified version of the second sequence of network operations is determined based at least in part on determining the duration of time, wherein the modified version of the second sequence of network operations includes an inactive network operation mode throughout the duration of time.

27. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: comparing the first network operation mode to the second network operation mode based at least in part on a first network operation mode in the first set of network operation modes and a second network operation mode in the second set of network operation modes at least partially overlapping in the time domain; and Determining a modified version of the first network operation mode, the second network operation mode, or both based at least in part on the comparison and in accordance with a network sequence configuration that defines one or more conditions, one or more restrictions, or both associated with a network operation mode across the first component carrier and the second component carrier.

28. The apparatus of claim 27, wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to: An indication of the network sequence configuration is sent via the first control signaling, the second control signaling, additional control signaling, or any combination thereof.

29. A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: receiving first control signaling indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence comprising a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes for the first component carrier; receiving second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence comprising a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicating via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; as well as Communicating via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

30. A method for wireless communication at a network entity, the method comprising: sending first control signaling to a user equipment (UE) indicating a first network operation sequence associated with a first component carrier, the first network operation sequence comprising a first set of time intervals corresponding to a first set of network operation modes for the first component carrier; sending, to the UE, second control signaling indicating a second network operation sequence associated with a second component carrier, the second network operation sequence being different from the first network operation sequence, the second network operation sequence comprising a second set of time intervals corresponding to a second set of network operation modes for the second component carrier, the second set of time intervals and the second set of network operation modes being different from the first set of time intervals and the first set of network operation modes, respectively; communicating with the UE via the first component carrier according to the first network operation sequence; as well as Communicating with the UE via the second component carrier according to the second network operation sequence.

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