Collision handling for sub-band full duplex sensing user equipment

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices are described for wireless communication. A network entity can implement a sub-band full duplex communication scheme. For a half duplex UE, each slot can be configured as either a downlink slot or an uplink slot. A half duplex UE can be scheduled with a transmission in a direction opposite (e.g., opposite) to a direction of a slot configured for the UE. The UE can determine whether to communicate the scheduled transmission in the opposite direction of the configured slot direction according to a collision resolution scheme. The UE can receive scheduling information for a second transmission scheduled for the same direction as the slot in addition to the transmission scheduled for the opposite direction of the slot. The UE can apply the collision resolution scheme to determine which transmission to communicate.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This patent application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 457,451, filed August 29, 2023, entitled “COLLISION HANDLING FOR SUBBAND ​​FULL DUPLEX AWARE USER EQUIPMENTS”, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 412,263, filed September 30, 2022, entitled “COLLISION HANDLING FOR SUBBAND ​​FULL DUPLEX AWARE USER EQUIPMENTS”; each of these applications is assigned to the assignee of this application and is expressly incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The following content relates to wireless communications for collision handling of sub-band full-duplex sensing user equipment (UE). Background Technology

[0004] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide various types of communication content, such as voice, video, packet data, message sending and receiving, broadcasting, etc. These systems can support communication with multiple users by sharing available system resources (e.g., time, frequency, and power). Examples of such multiple access systems include fourth-generation (4G) systems (such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, LTE-A Advanced (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 can employ technologies such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal FDMA (OFDMA), or Discrete Fourier Transform Extended Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM). A wireless multiple access communication system may include one or more base stations, each supporting wireless communication for a communication device, which may be referred to as a User Equipment (UE). Summary of the Invention

[0005] The described technology relates to improved methods, systems, devices, and apparatuses for collision handling for Subband Full-Duplex (SBFD) aware User Equipment (UE). For example, the described technology provides collision resolution for transmissions scheduled for a UE in conflicting directions configured as a time interval (e.g., time slot or symbol) of that UE. In some wireless communication systems, network entities can implement SBFD communication schemes. A half-duplex UE can transmit uplink communication or receive downlink communication in a given time resource, but a half-duplex UE cannot transmit and receive simultaneously in the same time resource. Each time slot for a half-duplex UE can be indicated or configured as a downlink time slot, an uplink time slot, or a flexible time slot. An SBFD-aware half-duplex UE can be scheduled (e.g., dynamically scheduled via downlink control information (DCI) or via higher-level semi-static scheduling (such as radio resource control (RRC)) using transmissions in conflicting (e.g., opposite) directions relative to the time slot directions configured or indicated for that half-duplex UE. For example, an SBFD-aware half-duplex UE can be scheduled for uplink transmissions (using the uplink subband of the time slot) within a time slot configured as a downlink time slot for the half-duplex UE, or for downlink transmissions (using the downlink subband of the time slot) within a time slot configured as an uplink time slot for the half-duplex UE. The half-duplex UE can determine, based on a conflict resolution mechanism, whether to transmit the scheduled transmission in a conflicting direction in the direction of the time interval (e.g., time slot) configured for the half-duplex UE (where the time slot is the SBFD time slot of the network entity). In some aspects, in addition to transmissions scheduled in the time slot for the opposite direction to the time slot, the half-duplex UE can also receive scheduling information for a second transmission scheduled in the time slot for the same direction as the time slot. The UE can apply a conflict resolution mechanism to determine whether to transmit the transmission in the opposite direction of the time slot or the second transmission in the same direction as the time slot.

[0006] A method for wireless communication at a first network entity is described. The method may include: receiving control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity; receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and communicating with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method, based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction.

[0007] A first network entity for wireless communication. The first network entity may include at least one communication interface and at least one processor coupled to the at least one communication interface. The first network entity may be configured to receive control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity; receive scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and communicate with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction.

[0008] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a first network entity is described. The apparatus may include: components for receiving control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity; components for receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and components for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method, based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction.

[0009] A non-transitory computer-readable medium having code stored thereon for wireless communication is described. When executed by a first network entity, the code causes the first network entity to receive control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity; receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and communicating with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction.

[0010] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communication with the second network entity via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for conveying the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources, according to the conflict resolution.

[0011] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, based on the conflict resolution, the time interval associated with the first transmission and the second communication direction includes a flexible time interval type, and the first transmission can be communicated via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources based on the flexible time interval type.

[0012] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: transmitting the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on the DCI including the scheduling information, according to the conflict resolution, wherein receiving the scheduling information includes receiving the DCI including the scheduling information.

[0013] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: receiving second scheduling information for a second transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication that the second transmission may be associated with the first communication direction, and wherein communicating with the second network entity via the time interval includes conveying either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

[0014] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the second transmission based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0015] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmissions or the second transmissions via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: based on the conflict resolution, communicating either the first transmission, which includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, or the second transmission, which includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, based on the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, to communicate either the first transmission or the second transmission that may be associated with a higher priority level.

[0016] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0017] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, associating the first communication direction with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0018] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the dynamically scheduled transmission based on the first transmission including a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0019] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: based on the conflict resolution, communicating the second transmission in relation to the first communication direction and the first transmission comprising a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission comprising a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission comprising a dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission comprising a semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0020] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, conveying one of the first transmissions or the second transmissions via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: conveying one of the first transmissions or the second transmissions based on the timing sequence of receiving the scheduling information and the second scheduling information, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0021] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: based on a first time-domain resource allocation, a second time-domain resource allocation, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first time-domain resource allocation associated with the first transmission, and wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second time-domain resource allocation associated with the second transmission.

[0022] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmissions or the second transmissions via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission that may be associated with a higher priority level, based on the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0023] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, associating the first communication direction with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0024] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0025] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing actions such as receiving the scheduling information, including receiving RRC signaling that includes the scheduling information.

[0026] A method for wireless communication at a first network entity is described. The method may include: transmitting control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity; transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and communicating with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method, based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction.

[0027] A first network entity for wireless communication. The first network entity may include at least one communication interface and at least one processor coupled to the at least one communication interface. The first network entity may be configured to transmit control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information further includes an indication of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity; transmit scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and communicate with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction.

[0028] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a first network entity is described. The apparatus may include: components for transmitting control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity; components for transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first and second network entities within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and components for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method, based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction.

[0029] A non-transitory computer-readable medium having code stored thereon for wireless communication is described. When executed by a first network entity, the code causes the first network entity to transmit control information, the control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity; transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and communicating with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction.

[0030] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communication with the second network entity via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for conveying the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources, according to the conflict resolution.

[0031] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, based on the conflict resolution, the time interval associated with the first transmission and the second communication direction includes a flexible time interval type, and the first transmission can be communicated via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources based on the flexible time interval type.

[0032] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: conveying the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on the DCI including the scheduling information, according to the conflict resolution, wherein transmitting the scheduling information includes transmitting the DCI including the scheduling information.

[0033] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: transmitting second scheduling information for a second transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication that the second transmission may be associated with the first communication direction, and wherein communicating with the second network entity via the time interval includes conveying either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

[0034] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the second transmission based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0035] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmissions or the second transmissions via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: based on the conflict resolution, communicating either the first transmission, which includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, or the second transmission, which includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, based on the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, to communicate either the first transmission or the second transmission that may be associated with a higher priority level.

[0036] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0037] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, associating the first communication direction with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0038] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the dynamically scheduled transmission based on the first transmission including a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0039] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: based on the conflict resolution, communicating the second transmission in relation to the first communication direction and the first transmission comprising a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission comprising a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission comprising a dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission comprising a semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0040] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, conveying one of the first transmissions or the second transmissions via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: conveying one of the first transmissions or the second transmissions based on the timing sequence of the transmission of the scheduling information and the second scheduling information, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0041] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: based on a first time-domain resource allocation, a second time-domain resource allocation, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first time-domain resource allocation associated with the first transmission, and wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second time-domain resource allocation associated with the second transmission.

[0042] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmissions or the second transmissions via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission that may be associated with a higher priority level, based on the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0043] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, associating the first communication direction with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0044] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval may include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: communicating the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0045] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for performing actions such as sending the scheduling information, including sending RRC signaling that includes the scheduling information. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Figure 1Examples of wireless communication systems supporting collision handling for sub-band full-duplex (SBFD) aware user equipment (UE) according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are illustrated.

[0047] Figure 2 Examples of wireless communication systems supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs are illustrated according to one or more aspects of this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 3 Examples of resource graphs supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are illustrated.

[0049] Figure 4 Examples of resource graphs supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are illustrated.

[0050] Figure 5 Examples of resource graphs supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are illustrated.

[0051] Figure 6 Examples of resource graphs supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are illustrated.

[0052] Figure 7 Examples of resource graphs supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are illustrated.

[0053] Figure 8 Examples of process flows supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs are illustrated according to one or more aspects of this disclosure.

[0054] Figure 9 and Figure 10 A block diagram of an apparatus supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE is shown, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure.

[0055] Figure 11 A block diagram of a communication manager supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0056] Figure 12 A diagram of a system including a device supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs is shown, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure.

[0057] Figure 13 and Figure 14 A block diagram of an apparatus supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE is shown, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure.

[0058] Figure 15 A block diagram of a communication manager supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0059] Figure 16 A diagram of a system including a device supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs is shown, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure.

[0060] Figures 17 to 20 A flowchart illustrating a method for collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0061] A network entity can implement a Subband Full-Duplex (SBFD) communication scheme, where a first set of frequency resources (which may include one or more non-contiguous subbands) can be used for communication in one direction (e.g., uplink or downlink), and a second set of frequency resources (which may include one or more non-contiguous subbands) can be used for communication in the other direction within the same time interval (e.g., the same time slot or symbol). Some half-duplex user equipment (UEs) may be aware that the network can operate in SBFD. A half-duplex UE can transmit uplink communication or receive downlink communication in a given time resource, but a half-duplex UE cannot transmit and receive simultaneously in the same time resource. Each time slot used by a half-duplex UE can be indicated or configured (e.g., via Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling) as a downlink time slot, an uplink time slot, or a flexible time slot. SBFD-aware half-duplex UEs can utilize transmissions in directions that conflict with (e.g., opposite to) the time slot direction configured for the half-duplex UE for that half-duplex UE for scheduling purposes (e.g., dynamic scheduling via downlink control information (DCI) or via higher-layer semi-static scheduling (such as RRC)). For example, an SBFD-aware half-duplex UE can be scheduled for uplink transmissions in a time slot configured as a downlink time slot for the half-duplex UE (using the uplink subband of that time slot) or downlink transmissions in a time slot configured as an uplink time slot for the half-duplex UE (using the downlink subband of that time slot). Currently, there are no conflict resolution rules specifying whether an SBFD-aware half-duplex UE can transmit or receive transmissions in a time slot in a direction that conflicts with the time slot direction configured for the half-duplex UE.

[0062] A half-duplex UE can determine whether to transmit scheduled transmissions in a conflicting direction (where the time slot is an SBFD time slot of a network entity) in the direction of a time interval (e.g., a time slot) configured for the half-duplex UE, based on a conflict resolution mechanism. In some cases, if a UE is scheduled for a transmission in the opposite direction of a time slot configured for the UE, the UE can interpret the time slot as a flexible time slot, and therefore the UE can transmit the transmission. For example, the UE can transmit an uplink transmission in an uplink resource of an SBFD time slot assigned to the UE as its downlink time slot, or the UE can receive a downlink transmission in a downlink resource of an SBFD time slot assigned to the UE as its uplink time slot. In some cases, the UE can treat scheduled communication in a direction conflicting with its time slot direction as an error, and the UE can discard or cancel the transmission accordingly. In some cases, the UE can be configured to transmit scheduled transmissions in the opposite direction of a time slot configured for the UE.

[0063] In some aspects, in addition to transmissions scheduled in the opposite direction within a time slot, a half-duplex UE can also receive scheduling information for a second transmission scheduled in the same direction within a time slot. The UE can apply a conflict resolution mechanism to determine whether to convey the transmission in the opposite direction of the time slot or the second transmission in the same direction. For example, the conflict resolution mechanism can indicate priority given to dynamically scheduled transmissions, transmissions in the same direction as the time slot, transmissions in a given direction (e.g., either uplink or downlink), or transmissions indicated as having a higher priority level (e.g., based on communication type or number of retransmissions).

[0064] The aspects of this disclosure are first described in the context of a wireless communication system. The aspects of this disclosure are further illustrated by resource diagrams and process flows, and described with reference to these resource diagrams and process flows. The aspects of this disclosure are further illustrated by apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flowcharts relating to collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs, and described with reference to these.

[0065] Figure 1 Examples of wireless communication systems 100 supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are illustrated. Wireless communication system 100 may include one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, and a core network 130. In some aspects, 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 expressly mentioned herein.

[0066] Network entity 105 may be distributed across a geographical area to form wireless communication system 100 and may include devices in different forms or with different capabilities. In various examples, network entity 105 may be referred to as a network element, mobility element, radio access network (RAN) node, or network equipment, among other names. In some aspects, network entity 105 and UE 115 may wirelessly communicate via one or more communication links 125 (e.g., radio frequency (RF) access links). For example, network entity 105 may support coverage area 110 (e.g., a geographical coverage area) within which UE 115 and network entity 105 may establish one or more communication links 125. Coverage area 110 may be an example of a geographical area within which network entity 105 and UE 115 may support signal communication according to one or more radio access technologies (RATs).

[0067] UE 115 can be distributed throughout the coverage area 110 of the wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 can be stationary or mobile, or stationary and mobile at different times. UE 115 can be devices of different forms or with different capabilities. Figure 1 Some example UE 115s are illustrated herein. The UE 115 described herein can be able to support various types of devices (such as... Figure 1 It communicates with other UEs (115 or network entity 105) as shown.

[0068] As described herein, a node (which may be referred to as a node, network node, network entity, or wireless node) may include, can be included in, or may be included in (e.g., as components of) the following: a base station (e.g., any base station described herein), a UE (e.g., any UE described herein), a network controller, apparatus, device, computing system, integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node, distributed unit (DU), central unit (CU), remote / radio unit (RU) (which may also be referred to as a remote radio unit (RRU)), and / or another processing entity configured to perform any of the techniques described herein. For example, a network node may be a UE. As another example, a network node may be a base station or a network entity. As yet another example, a first network node may be configured to communicate with a second or third network node. In one aspect of this example, the first network node may be a UE, the second network node may be a base station, and the third network node may be a UE. In another aspect of this example, the first network node may be a UE, the second network node may be a base station, and the third network node may be a base station. In still other aspects of this example, the first network node, the second network node, and the third network node may be different from these examples. Similarly, references to UE, base station, device, equipment, computing system, etc., can include disclosures of UE, base station, device, equipment, computing system, etc., as network nodes. For example, a disclosure of a UE being configured to receive information from a base station also discloses that a first network node is configured to receive information from a second network node. Consistent with this disclosure, once a particular example is extended according to this disclosure (e.g., a disclosure of a UE being configured to receive information from a base station also discloses that a first network node is configured to receive information from a second network node), a broader example of a narrower example can be interpreted in reverse, but in a broad, open-ended manner. In the above example where a UE is configured to receive information from a base station and a first network node is configured to receive information from a second network node, the first network node can refer to a first UE, a first base station, a first device, a first equipment, a first computing system, a first set of one or more components, a first processing entity, etc., configured to receive information; and the second network node can refer to a second UE, a second base station, a second device, a second equipment, a second computing system, a second set of one or more components, a second processing entity, etc.

[0069] As described herein, different terms may be used in various aspects to describe the transmission of information (e.g., any information, signal, etc.). Disclosure of one communication term includes disclosure of other communication terms. For example, a first network node may be described as being configured to send information to a second network node. In this example and consistent with this disclosure, disclosure that a first network node is configured to send information to a second network node includes disclosure that the first network node is configured to provide, transmit, output, communicate, or send information to the second network node. Similarly, in this example and consistent with this disclosure, disclosure that a first network node is configured to send information to a second network node includes disclosure that the second network node is configured to receive, obtain, or decode information provided, transmitted, output, communicate, or sent by the first network node.

[0070] In some aspects, network entity 105 may communicate with core network 130, communicate with each other, or both. For example, network entity 105 may communicate with core network 130 via one or more backhaul communication links 120 (e.g., according to S1, N2, N3, or other interface protocols). In some aspects, network entities 105 may communicate with each other directly (e.g., directly between network entities 105) or indirectly (e.g., via core network 130) via backhaul communication links 120 (e.g., according to X2, Xn, or other interface protocols). In some aspects, network entities 105 may communicate with each other via midhaul communication link 162 (e.g., according to midhaul interface protocol) or fronthaul communication link 168 (e.g., according to fronthaul interface protocol) or any combination thereof. Backhaul communication link 120, midhaul communication link 162, or fronthaul communication link 168 may be or include one or more wired links (e.g., electrical links, fiber optic links), one or more wireless links (e.g., radio links, wireless optical links), etc., or various combinations thereof. UE 115 can communicate with core network 130 via communication link 155.

[0071] One or more network entities in network entity 105 described herein may include or may be referred to as base station 140 (e.g., transceiver base station, radio base station, NR base station, access point, radio transceiver, Node B, evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation Node B or gigabit Node B (any of which may be referred to as gNB), 5G NB, next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), home Node B, home evolved Node B, or other suitable terms). In some aspects, network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140) may be implemented in a converged (e.g., monolithic, self-contained) base station architecture that 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 base station 140).

[0072] In some aspects, network entity 105 may be implemented in a decomposed architecture (e.g., a decomposed base station architecture, a decomposed RAN architecture) that can be configured to utilize protocol stacks physically or logically distributed among two or more network entities 105 (such as an 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, 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, a non-real-time RIC), a Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) 180 system, or any combination thereof. 170 may also be referred to as a radio headend, intelligent radio headend, remote radio headend (RRH), remote radio unit (RRU), or transmit / receive point (TRP). One or more components of network entity 105 in a decomposed RAN architecture may be co-located, or one or more components of network entity 105 may be located in distributed locations (e.g., separate physical locations). In some aspects, one or more network entities 105 in a decomposed RAN architecture may be implemented as virtual units (e.g., virtual CU (VCU), virtual DU (VDU), virtual RU (VRU)).

[0073] The functional splitting among CU 160, DU 165, and RU 170 is flexible and can 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 protocol stack functional splitting can be used between CU 160 and DU 165, allowing CU 160 to support one or more layers of the protocol stack, and DU 165 to support one or more different layers of the protocol stack. In some respects, CU 160 can host higher protocol layer (e.g., Layer 3 (L3), Layer 2 (L2)) functionalities and signaling (e.g., RRC, Serving Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP)). CU 160 can connect to one or more DU 165 or RU 170, and one or more DU 165 or RU 170 can 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 each can be at least partially controlled by CU 160. Additionally or alternatively, protocol stack functional splitting can be employed between DU 165 and RU 170, such that DU 165 can support one or more layers of the protocol stack, and RU 170 can support one or more different layers of the protocol stack. DU 165 can support one or more different cells (e.g., via one or more RU 170). In some cases, functional decomposition between CU 160 and DU 165, or between DU 165 and RU 170, can be performed within the protocol layer (e.g., some functions of the protocol layer can be performed by one of CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170, while other functions of the protocol layer can be performed by different of CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170). CU 160 can be further functionally decomposed into CU control plane (CU-CP) and CU user plane (CU-UP) functions. CU 160 can be connected to one or more DU 165s via midhaul communication link 162 (e.g., F1, F1-c, F1-u), and DU 165 can be connected to one or more RU 170s via fronthaul communication link 168 (e.g., open fronthaul (FH) interface). In some respects, the midhaul communication link 162 or the fronthaul communication link 168 may be implemented based on the interfaces (e.g., channels) between the layers of the protocol stack, each layer of which is supported by the corresponding network entity 105 communicating via such communication links.

[0074] In some wireless communication systems (e.g., wireless communication system 100), the 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 node 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 DU 165s or one or more RU 170s may be partially controlled by one or more CU 160s associated with 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 node 104) via supported access and backhaul links (e.g., backhaul communication link 120). IAB node 104 may include an IAB mobile terminal (IAB-MT) controlled (e.g., scheduled) by a DU 165 of a coupled IAB donor. The IAB-MT may include a separate set of antennas for relaying communication with UE 115, or may share the same antennas (e.g., those of RU 170) for access to IAB node 104 via DU 165 of IAB node 104. (e.g., referred to as a virtual IAB-MT (vIAB-MT)). In some aspects, 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 IAB node 104) may be configured to operate according to the techniques described herein.

[0075] For example, the access network (AN) or RAN may include communication between an access node (e.g., an IAB donor), IAB node 104, and one or more UEs 115. The IAB donor may facilitate connectivity between the core network 130 and the AN (e.g., via a wired or wireless connection to the core network 130). That is, an IAB donor can 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), in which case the CU 160 may communicate with the core network 130 via an interface (e.g., a backhaul link). The IAB donor and IAB node 104 may communicate via an F1 interface according to a protocol defining the signaling messages (e.g., the F1 AP protocol). Additionally or alternatively, the CU 160 may communicate with the core network via an interface (which may be part of a backhaul link) and may communicate with other CU 160s (e.g., CU 160 associated with an alternative IAB donor) via an Xn-C interface (which may be part of a backhaul link).

[0076] IAB node 104 can refer to a RAN node that provides IAB functionality (e.g., access for UE 115, radio self-backhaul capability, etc.). DU 165 can act as a distributed scheduling node toward child nodes associated with IAB node 104, and IAB-MT can act as a scheduled node toward a parent node associated with IAB node 104. That is, an IAB donor can be referred to as a parent node communicating with one or more child nodes (e.g., an IAB donor can relay UE transmissions through one or more other IAB nodes 104). Additionally or alternatively, depending on the AN's relay chain or configuration, IAB node 104 can also be referred to as a parent node or child node of other IAB nodes 104. Therefore, the IAB-MT entity of IAB node 104 can provide a Uu interface for child IAB node 104 to receive signaling from parent IAB node 104, and the DU interface (e.g., DU 165) can provide a Uu interface for parent IAB node 104 to signal to child IAB node 104 or UE 115.

[0077] For example, IAB node 104 may be referred to as a parent node supporting communication to child IAB nodes or as a child IAB node associated with an IAB donor, or both. An IAB donor may include a CU 160 having a wired or wireless connection to core network 130 (e.g., backhaul communication link 120) and may act as a parent node of IAB node 104. For example, the IAB donor's DU 165 may relay transmissions to UE 115 via IAB node 104, or may signal transmissions directly to UE 115, or both. The IAB donor's CU 160 may signal the establishment of a communication link to IAB node 104 via an F1 interface, and IAB node 104 may schedule transmissions via DU 165 (e.g., transmissions relayed from the IAB donor to UE 115). That is, data may be relayed to and from IAB node 104 via signaling through the NR Uu interface of the MT to IAB node 104. Communication with IAB node 104 can be scheduled by DU 165 of the IAB donor, and communication with IAB node 104 can be scheduled by DU 165 of IAB node 104.

[0078] In the context of applying the techniques described herein to a decomposed RAN architecture, one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture can be configured to support collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs as described herein. For example, some operations described as being performed by UE 115 or network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140) can additionally or alternatively be performed by one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture (e.g., IAB node 104, DU 165, CU 160, RU 170, RIC 175, SMO 180).

[0079] UE 115 may include or be referred to as a mobile device, wireless device, remote device, handheld device, or subscriber device, or any other suitable term, wherein "device" may also be referred to as a unit, station, terminal, or client, etc. UE 115 may also include or be referred to as a personal electronic device, such as a cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet computer, laptop computer, or personal computer. In some aspects, UE 115 may include or be referred to as a wireless local loop (WLL) station, Internet of Things (IoT) device, Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or machine-type communication (MTC) device, etc., which can be implemented in various objects such as appliances or vehicles, meters, etc.

[0080] The UE 115 described herein can communicate with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115 that may sometimes act as relays, network entities 105, and network equipment including macro eNBs or gNBs, small cell eNBs or gNBs, relay base stations, etc. Figure 1 As shown in the image.

[0081] UE 115 and network entity 105 can wirelessly communicate with each other via one or more communication links 125 (e.g., access links) using resources associated with one or more carriers. The term "carrier" can refer to a set of RF spectrum resources having a physical layer structure defined for supporting communication link 125. For example, a carrier for communication link 125 may include a portion of the RF spectrum band (e.g., a bandwidth portion (BWP)) operating according to one or more physical layer channels for a given radio access technology (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). Each physical layer channel may carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling coordinating carrier operation, user data, or other signaling. Wireless communication system 100 may support communication with UE 115 using carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. Depending on the carrier aggregation configuration, UE 115 may be configured to have multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers. Carrier aggregation can be used for both frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) component carriers. Communication between network entity 105 and other devices can refer to communication between these devices and any part of network entity 105 (e.g., entity, sub-entity). For example, the terms “send,” “receive,” or “communicate” when referring to network entity 105 can refer to any part of the RAN network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, CU 160, DU 165, RU 170) communicating with another device (e.g., directly or via one or more other network entities 105).

[0082] In some aspects, such as in carrier aggregation configurations, carriers may also have acquisition signaling or control signaling that coordinates the operation of other carriers. Carriers 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 according to a channel grating for discovery by UE 115. Carriers may operate in standalone mode, in which case UE 115 may initiate acquisition and connection via that carrier, or carriers may operate in non-standalone mode, in which case different carriers (e.g., the same or different radio access technologies) are used to anchor the connection.

[0083] The communication link 125 shown in the wireless communication system 100 may include downlink transmission (e.g., forward link transmission) from network entity 105 to UE 115, uplink transmission (e.g., return link transmission) from UE 115 to network entity 105, or both, as well as other transmission configurations. A carrier may carry downlink communication or uplink communication (e.g., in FDD mode), or may be configured to carry both downlink and uplink communication (e.g., in TDD mode).

[0084] A carrier may be associated with a specific bandwidth of the RF spectrum, and in some aspects, the carrier bandwidth may be referred to as the carrier or the “system bandwidth” of the wireless communication system 100. For example, the carrier bandwidth may be one bandwidth in a set of bandwidths for a particular radio access technology (e.g., 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or 80 MHz). Devices of the wireless communication system 100 (e.g., network entity 105, UE 115, or both) may have hardware configurations that support communication using a specific carrier bandwidth, or may be configured to support communication using one carrier bandwidth in a set of carrier bandwidths. In some aspects, the wireless communication system 100 may include network entity 105 or UE 115 that supports concurrent communication using carriers associated with multiple carrier bandwidths. In some aspects, each served UE 115 may be configured to operate using a portion (e.g., subband, BWP) or all of the carrier bandwidth.

[0085] The signal waveform transmitted via a carrier may include multiple subcarriers (e.g., using multi-carrier modulation (MCM) techniques, such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) or discrete Fourier transform extended OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM)). In a system employing MCM, a resource element 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 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 decoding rate of the modulation scheme, or both), such that a relatively high number of resource elements (e.g., in the transmission duration) and a relatively high-order modulation scheme can correspond to a relatively high communication rate. Wireless communication resources may refer to a combination of RF spectrum resources, temporal resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and the use of multiple spatial resources can increase the data rate or data integrity used for communication with UE 115.

[0086] It can support one or more sets of parameters for a carrier, and the parameter set can include the subcarrier spacing ( (and cyclic prefix). A carrier can be divided into one or more BWPs with the same or different sets of parameters. In some respects, UE 115 can be configured with multiple BWPs. In some respects, a single BWP for a carrier can be active at a given time, and communication for UE 115 can be limited to one or more active BWPs.

[0087] The time interval for network entity 105 or UE 115 can be expressed as a multiple of a basic time unit, which can be, for example, the sampling period. seconds, of which This can represent the supported subcarrier spacing, while The supported Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) size can be represented. The time interval of the communication resource can be organized according to radio frames, each with a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame can be identified by a System Frame Number (SFN) (e.g., ranging from 0 to 1023).

[0088] Each frame may include multiple consecutively numbered subframes or time slots, and each subframe or time slot may have the same duration. In some aspects, a frame may (e.g., in the time domain) be divided into subframes, and each subframe may be further divided into a 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 number of symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of the cyclic prefix appended to each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems 100, time slots may be further divided into multiple 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., The duration of a symbol period is associated with a (number) sampling period. The duration of a symbol period can depend on the subcarrier spacing or the operating frequency band.

[0089] A subframe, time slot, micro-time slot, or symbol can be the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 (e.g., in the time domain) and can be referred to as a transmission time interval (TTI). In some respects, the duration of the TTI (e.g., the number of symbol periods in the TTI) can be variable. Additionally or alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 can be dynamically selected (e.g., in a burst of shortened TTIs (sTTIs)).

[0090] Physical channels can be multiplexed using various techniques to enable communication using carriers. For example, one or more of Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), or hybrid TDM-FDM techniques can be used to multiplex physical control channels and physical data channels for signaling via downlink carriers. The control region of a physical control channel (e.g., a control resource set (CORESET)) can be defined by a set of symbol periods and can extend across the system bandwidth of a carrier or a subset of that bandwidth. One or more control regions (e.g., CORESETs) can be configured for a set in UE 115. For example, one or more UEs in UE 115 can monitor or search control regions to obtain control information based on one or more search space sets, and each search space set can include one or more control channel candidates in one or more aggregation levels arranged in a concatenated manner. The aggregation level of control channel candidates can 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 set may include: a shared search space set configured to transmit control information to multiple UEs 115, and a UE-specific search space set used to transmit control information to a specific UE 115.

[0091] Network entity 105 may provide communication coverage via one or more cells (e.g., macro cells, small cells, hotspots, or other types of cells, or any combination thereof). The term "cell" may refer to a logical communication entity used (e.g., using a carrier) to communicate with network entity 105 and may be associated with an identifier used to distinguish adjacent cells (e.g., Physical Cell Identifier (PCID), Virtual Cell Identifier (VCID), or other identifier). In some aspects, a cell may also refer to a coverage area 110 or a portion of coverage area 110 (e.g., a sector) on which a logical communication entity operates. Depending on various factors such as the capabilities of network entity 105, the range of such cells may range from small areas (e.g., structures, subsets of structures) to large areas. For example, a cell may be or may include buildings, subsets of buildings, or external space between or overlapping coverage areas 110, etc.

[0092] Macro cells typically cover a relatively large geographic area (e.g., a radius of several kilometers) and can allow unrestricted access to UE 115 that has a service subscription with a network provider supporting the macro cell. Small cells may be associated with a lower-power network entity 105 (e.g., a lower-power base station 140) (compared to macro cells), and small cells may operate using the same or different (e.g., licensed or unlicensed) frequency bands as macro cells. Small cells may provide unrestricted access to UE 115 that has a service subscription with a network provider, or may provide restricted access to UE 115 associated with a small cell (e.g., UE 115 in a Closed Subscriber Group (CSG), UE 115 associated with a user in a home or office). Network entity 105 may support one or more cells and may also use one or more component carriers to support communication via one or more cells.

[0093] In some respects, a carrier can support multiple cells and can be configured with different cells based on different protocol types that can provide access for different types of devices (e.g., MTC, Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)).

[0094] In some aspects, network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170) may be mobile, and thus provide communication coverage to mobile coverage areas 110. In some aspects, while different coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may overlap, 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 use the same or different radio access technologies to provide coverage for various coverage areas 110.

[0095] The wireless communication system 100 can support synchronous or asynchronous operation. For synchronous operation, network entities 105 (e.g., base station 140) can have similar frame timing, and transmissions from different network entities 105 can be approximately time-aligned. For asynchronous operation, network entities 105 can have different frame timings, and in some respects, transmissions from different network entities 105 can be time-misaligned. The techniques described herein can be used for either synchronous or asynchronous operation.

[0096] Wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable communication or low-latency communication, or various combinations thereof. For example, wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). UE 115 may be designed to support ultra-reliable, low-latency, or critical functions. Ultra-reliable communication may include private 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 prioritizing 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.

[0097] In some aspects, UE 115 may be configured to support direct communication with other UE 115s via device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., according to peer-to-peer (P2P), D2D, or sidelink protocols). In some aspects, one or more UE 115s performing D2D communication in a group may be within the coverage area 110 of network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170), which may support aspects of such D2D communication configured (e.g., scheduled) by network entity 105. In some aspects, one or more UE 115s in such a group may be outside the coverage area 110 of network entity 105, or may otherwise be unable or not configured to receive transmissions from network entity 105. In some aspects, the group of UE 115s communicating via D2D communication may support a one-to-many (1:M) system, wherein each UE 115 transmits to every other UE 115 in the group. In some respects, network entity 105 can facilitate the scheduling of resources for D2D communication. In some other examples, D2D communication can be performed between UEs 115 without involving network entity 105.

[0098] Core network 130 provides user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing, or mobility functions. Core network 130 can be an evolved packet core (EPC) or a 5G core (5GC), and may include at least one control plane entity (e.g., a Mobility Management Entity (MME), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF)) for managing access and mobility, and at least one user plane entity (e.g., a Serving Gateway (S-GW), Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway (P-GW), or User Plane Function (UPF)) for routing packets or interconnecting to external networks. The control plane entity may manage non-access stratum (NAS) functions, such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management of UE 115 served by network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140) associated with core network 130. User IP packets can be delivered through the user plane entity, which can provide IP address allocation and other functions. The user plane entity may connect to one or more network operator IP services 150. IP services 150 may include access to the Internet, intranets, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or packet-switched streaming services.

[0099] Wireless communication system 100 can operate using one or more frequency bands in the range of 300 MHz to 300 GHz. Generally, 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 approximately one decimeter to one meter in length. UHF waves may be blocked or redirected by buildings and environmental features (which may be referred to as clusters), but these waves are sufficient to penetrate structures so that macrocells can provide service to UE 115 located indoors. Compared to communication using smaller frequencies and longer wavelengths in the lower frequency (HF) or very high frequency (VHF) portions of the spectrum below 300 MHz, communication using UHF waves can be associated with smaller antennas and shorter ranges (e.g., less than 100 km).

[0100] The wireless communication system 100 can also operate in the ultra-high frequency (SHF) band (which can be in the range of 3 GHz to 30 GHz (also known as the centimeter band)) or in the extremely high frequency (EHF) band (e.g., from 30 GHz to 300 GHz) (also known as the millimeter band). In some aspects, the wireless communication system 100 can support millimeter-wave (mmW) communication between the UE 115 and network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170), and the EHF antennas of the corresponding devices can be smaller and more closely spaced compared to UHF antennas. In some aspects, such techniques facilitate the use of antenna arrays within the device. However, the propagation of EHF transmissions may be affected by even greater attenuation and shorter range than SHF or UHF transmissions. The techniques disclosed herein can be employed for transmissions across one or more different frequency bands, and the frequency band usage specified across these frequency bands may vary by country or regulatory authority.

[0101] Wireless communication system 100 can utilize licensed and unlicensed RF spectrum bands. For example, wireless communication system 100 can use unlicensed frequency bands (such as the 5 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band) to employ Licensed 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 can employ carrier sensing for collision detection and avoidance. In some aspects, operation using unlicensed frequency bands can be combined with component carriers operating using licensed frequency bands based on carrier aggregation configurations (e.g., LAA). Operations using unlicensed spectrum can include downlink transmission, uplink transmission, P2P transmission, or D2D transmission, etc.

[0102] Network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170) or UE 115 may be equipped with multiple antennas that can be used to employ techniques such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication, or beamforming. The antennas of network entity 105 or UE 115 may be located within one or more antenna arrays or antenna panels, which can support MIMO operation or transmit or receive beamforming. For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays may be co-located at an antenna assembly, such as an antenna tower. In some aspects, the antennas or antenna arrays associated with network entity 105 may be located at different geographical locations. Network entity 105 may include an antenna array having a collection of multiple rows and columns of antenna ports that network entity 105 can use to support beamforming for communication with UE 115. Similarly, UE 115 may include one or more antenna arrays that can support various MIMO or beamforming operations. Additionally or alternatively, antenna panels may support RF beamforming for signals transmitted via antenna ports.

[0103] Network entity 105 or UE 115 can use MIMO communication to leverage multipath signal propagation and improve spectral efficiency by transmitting or receiving multiple signals via different spatial layers. This technique can be referred to as spatial multiplexing. The multiple signals can be transmitted, for example, by a transmitting device via different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Similarly, the multiple signals can be received by a receiving device via different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Each of the multiple signals can be referred to as a separate spatial stream and can carry information associated with the same data stream (e.g., the same codeword) or different data streams (e.g., different codewords). Different spatial layers can be associated with different antenna ports used for channel measurement and reporting. MIMO techniques include: single-user MIMO (SU-MIMO), for which multiple spatial layers are transmitted to the same receiving device; and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), for which multiple spatial layers are transmitted to multiple devices.

[0104] Beamforming (also known as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception) is a signal processing technique that can be used at a transmitting or receiving device (e.g., network entity 105, UE 115) to shape or guide an antenna beam (e.g., a transmit beam, a receive beam) along a spatial path between the transmitting and receiving devices. Beamforming can be achieved by combining signals transmitted via antenna elements of an antenna array such that some signals propagating in a particular direction relative to the antenna array experience constructive interference, while other signals experience destructive interference. Adjustments to the signals transmitted via the antenna elements can include the transmitting or receiving device applying amplitude shifts, phase shifts, or both to the signals carried via the antenna elements associated with the device. The adjustments associated with each of these antenna elements can be defined by a beamforming weight set associated with a particular direction (e.g., relative to the antenna array of the transmitting or receiving device or relative to some other direction).

[0105] Network entity 105 or UE 115 may use beam scanning technology as part of beamforming operations. For example, network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170) may use multiple antennas or antenna arrays (e.g., antenna panels) for beamforming operations to facilitate directional communication with UE 115. Some signals (e.g., synchronization signals, reference signals, beam selection signals, or other control signals) may be transmitted multiple times by network entity 105 in different directions. For example, network entity 105 may transmit signals based on different beamforming weight sets associated with different transmission directions. Beam directions may be identified (e.g., by a transmitting device (such as network entity 105) or by a receiving device (such as UE 115)) using transmissions along different beam directions for later transmission or reception by network entity 105.

[0106] Some signals (such as data signals associated with a specific receiving device) may be transmitted by a transmitting device (e.g., transmitting network entity 105, transmitting UE 115) along a single beam direction (e.g., the direction associated with the receiving device (such as receiving network entity 105 or receiving UE 115). In some aspects, the beam direction associated with transmission along a single beam direction may be determined based on the signals transmitted along one or more beam directions. For example, UE 115 may receive one or more signals transmitted by network entity 105 in different directions and may report to network entity 105 an indication of signals received by UE 115 with the highest signal quality or other acceptable signal quality.

[0107] In some aspects, transmissions performed 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 pre-decoding or beamforming to generate a combined beam for transmission (e.g., from network entity 105 to UE 115). UE 115 may report feedback indicating pre-decoding weights for one or more beam directions, and this feedback may correspond to a configured set of beams across the system bandwidth or one or more subbands. Network entity 105 may transmit reference signals (e.g., cell-specific reference signals (CRS), channel state information reference signals (CSI-RS)) which may or may not be pre-decoded. UE 115 may provide feedback for beam selection, which may be a pre-decoding matrix indicator (PMI) or codebook-based feedback (e.g., multi-panel codebook, linear combination codebook, port selection codebook). Although these techniques are described with reference to signals transmitted by network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170) in one or more directions, UE 115 may use similar techniques to transmit signals multiple times in different directions (e.g., to identify the beam direction used by UE 115 for subsequent transmission or reception), or to transmit signals in a single direction (e.g., to transmit data to a receiving device).

[0108] A receiving device (e.g., UE 115) may perform reception operations according to multiple reception 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 reception directions by: receiving via different antenna subarrays; processing the received signals according to different antenna subarrays; receiving according to different sets of reception beamforming weights (e.g., different sets of directional listening weights) applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of the antenna array; or processing the received signals according to different sets of reception beamforming weights applied to signals received at multiple antenna elements of the antenna array, any of which may refer to “listening” according to different reception configurations or reception directions. In some aspects, the receiving device may use a single reception configuration to receive along a single beam direction (e.g., when a data signal is received). A single receiver configuration can be aligned along a beam direction determined based on listening according to different receiver 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).

[0109] The wireless communication system 100 can be a packet-based network operating according to a layered protocol stack. In the user plane, communication at the bearer or PDCP layer can be IP-based. The RLC layer performs packet segmentation and reassembly for transmission via logical channels. The MAC layer performs priority handling and multiplexing of logical channels to transport channels. The MAC layer can also implement error detection, error correction, or both to support retransmission and improve link efficiency. In the control plane, the RRC layer provides the establishment, configuration, and maintenance of RRC connections between the UE 115 and network entity 105 or core network 130 that support user plane data radio bearers. The PHY layer maps transport channels to physical channels.

[0110] UE 115 and network entity 105 can support data retransmission to increase the likelihood of successful data reception. Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback is a technique used to increase the likelihood of correctly receiving data via communication links (e.g., communication link 125, D2D communication link 135). HARQ can include a combination of error detection (e.g., using Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)), forward error correction (FEC), and retransmission (e.g., Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ)). HARQ can improve throughput at the MAC layer under poor radio conditions (e.g., low signal-to-noise ratio conditions). In some aspects, the device can support same-slot HARQ feedback, in which case the device can provide HARQ feedback in a specific time slot for data received via a previous symbol in that time slot. In some other examples, the device can provide HARQ feedback in subsequent time slots or according to a different time interval.

[0111] In some aspects, network entity 105 can implement an SBFD communication scheme, wherein a first set of frequency resources (which may include one or more non-contiguous subbands) can be used for communication in one direction (e.g., uplink or downlink), and a second set of frequency resources (which may include one or more non-contiguous subbands) can be used for communication in the other direction within the same time interval (e.g., the same time slot or symbol). In some aspects, SBFD operation at the network entity can be transparent to UE 115 (e.g., the time and frequency positions of the subbands used for SBFD operation may be unknown to UE 115). In some aspects, SBFD can be opaque to UE 115. For example, some half-duplex UEs 115 may know that network entity 105 can operate in SBFD. In some aspects, only the time position of the subbands used for SBFD operation can be known to UE 115. In some aspects, both the time and frequency positions of the subbands used for SBFD operation can be known to UE 115. In some aspects, SBFD time resources (e.g., SBFD symbols or time slots) can be downlink time resources with one or more configured uplink subbands. In some aspects, SBFD time resources (e.g., SBFD symbols or time slots) can be flexible time resources with one or more configured uplink subbands or one or more configured downlink subbands.

[0112] Half-duplex UE 115 can transmit uplink communication or receive downlink communication in a given time resource, but the half-duplex UE cannot transmit and receive simultaneously in the same time resource. Each time slot used for half-duplex UE 115 can be indicated or configured (e.g., via RRC signaling) as a downlink time slot, an uplink time slot, or a flexible time slot. SBFD-aware half-duplex UE 115 can be scheduled (e.g., dynamically scheduled via DCI or via higher-level semi-static scheduling, such as RRC) in directions that conflict with (e.g., opposite) the time slot direction configured for half-duplex UE 115. For example, SBFD-aware half-duplex UE 115 can be scheduled for uplink transmission in a time slot configured as a downlink time slot for half-duplex UE 115 (using the uplink subband of that time slot) or downlink transmission in a time slot configured as an uplink time slot for half-duplex UE 115 (using the downlink subband of that time slot).

[0113] Half-duplex UE 115 can determine whether to transmit scheduled transmissions in the conflicting direction of the time interval (e.g., time slot) configured for half-duplex UE 115 (where the time slot is the SBFD time slot of network entity 105) based on a conflict resolution solution. In some cases, if UE 115 is scheduled for a scheduled transmission in the opposite direction of the time slot configured for UE 115, UE 115 can interpret the time slot as a flexible time slot, and therefore UE 115 can transmit the transmission. For example, UE 115 can transmit uplink transmissions in uplink resources of the SBFD time slot assigned to UE 115 as its downlink time slot, or UE 115 can receive downlink transmissions in downlink resources of the SBFD time slot assigned to UE 115 as its uplink time slot. In some cases, UE 115 may treat scheduled communication in a direction conflicting with its time slot direction as an error, and UE 115 may accordingly discard or cancel the transmission. In some cases, UE 115 may be configured to communicate scheduled transmissions in the opposite direction to the time slot direction configured for UE 115. In some aspects, network entity 105 may apply the same conflict resolution as UE 115 to transmissions between UE 115 and the network entity that are scheduled in the opposite direction to the time slot direction configured for UE 115.

[0114] In some aspects, in addition to transmissions scheduled in the opposite direction to the time slot within a time slot, the half-duplex UE 115 can also receive scheduling information for a second transmission scheduled in the same direction as the time slot within a time slot. The UE 115 can apply a conflict resolution mechanism to determine whether to convey a transmission in the opposite direction to the time slot direction configured for the UE 115 or a second transmission in the same direction as the time slot direction configured for the UE 115. For example, the conflict resolution mechanism can indicate priority given to dynamically scheduled transmissions, transmissions in the same direction as the time slot, transmissions in a given direction (e.g., either uplink or downlink), or transmissions indicated to have a higher priority level (e.g., based on communication type or number of retransmissions). In some aspects, network entity 105 can apply the same conflict resolution mechanism as the UE 115 to determine whether to convey a transmission in the opposite direction to the time slot direction configured for the UE 115 or a second transmission in the same direction as the time slot direction configured for the UE 115.

[0115] Figure 2Examples of wireless communication systems 200 supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are illustrated. Wireless communication system 200 may include UE 115-a, which may be an example of UE 115 as described herein. Wireless communication system 200 may include network entity 105-a, which may be an example of network entity 105 as described herein.

[0116] UE 115-a can use communication link 125-a to communicate with network entity 105-a. This communication link can be an example of an NR or LTE link between UE 115-a and network entity 105-a. Communication link 125-a can include a bidirectional link that enables both uplink and downlink communication. For example, UE 115-a can use communication link 125-a to send uplink transmissions, such as uplink control signals or uplink data signals, to network entity 105-a, and network entity 105-a can use communication link 125-a to send downlink transmissions, such as downlink control signals or downlink data signals, to UE 115-a.

[0117] Network entity 105-a and UE 115-a can implement SBFD communication. Some half-duplex UE 115s may be aware that the network can operate in SBFD, making UE 115 SBFD-aware. Some UE 115s can operate in a half-duplex configuration, where UE 115 can transmit uplink communication (U) or receive downlink communication (D) in a given time resource, but can not transmit and receive simultaneously in the same time resource (e.g., such as in a time slot). Each time slot used for half-duplex UE 115 can be a downlink time slot (D), an uplink time slot (U), or a flexible time slot (F). Network entity 105-a can indicate to UE 115-a that some time slots (D, U, or F) are used for network entity SBFD operation, and indicate to UE 115-a the positions of uplink subbands and downlink subbands in the SBFD symbols. The SBFD-aware half-duplex UE 115 can be scheduled (e.g., dynamically scheduled via DCI or via higher-level semi-static scheduling) for transmissions in conflicting directions (e.g., slot directions) configured for the UE 115's slots. For example, the SBFD-aware half-duplex UE 115-a can be scheduled for uplink transmissions in a downlink slot (using the uplink subband of that slot for SBFD operation by network entity 105-a) or downlink transmissions in an uplink slot (using the downlink subband of that slot for SBFD operation by network entity 105-a). As discussed herein, collision handling rules (e.g., collision resolution) can specify whether the SBFD-aware half-duplex UE 115 can transmit or receive transmissions in a slot in a direction that conflicts with the slot direction configured for the UE.

[0118] UE 115-a can be an SBFD-aware half-duplex UE 115. UE 115-a can receive control signaling 210 from network entity 105-a, which includes indications of BWPs (such as BWP 230-a associated with a first communication direction (e.g., downlink), BWP 230-b also associated with the first communication direction, BWP 230-c associated with a second communication direction (e.g., uplink), and BWP 230-d also associated with the second communication direction). The control signaling can indicate which time slot is associated with which BWP. For example, time slot 225-a can be associated with BWP 230-a (e.g., downlink time slot), time slot 225-b can be associated with BWP 230-c and BWP 230-b (e.g., SBFD time slot), and time slot 225-c can be associated with BWP 230-d (e.g., uplink time slot). In some aspects, SBFD slot 225-b can be a downlink slot with one or more configured uplink subbands (e.g., uplink BWP 230-c). In some aspects, SBFD slot 225-b can be a flexible slot with one or more configured uplink subbands (e.g., uplink BWP 230-c).

[0119] SBFD time slots (e.g., time slot 225-b) may include subbands 240. For example, BWP 230-b includes a first subband 240-a and a second subband 240-b, which may be discontinuous in the frequency domain. Each BWP (e.g., a frequency band or subband) in BWP 230 may be associated with a corresponding set of resources (such as resource blocks (RBs)). BWP 230-b, which includes the first subband 240-a, may be associated with a first set of RBs, and the second subband 240-b may be associated with a second set of RBs, and they may be discontinuous in the frequency domain. BWP 230-c and its corresponding RBs may not overlap with the first subband 240-a and the second subband 240-b. In some examples, guard bands may include RBs between those associated with BWP 230-b and BWP 230-c.

[0120] Control signaling 210 can instruct the SBFD mode, including BWP 230-b and BWP 230-c, to be applied to the time resource set of time slot 225-b.

[0121] Network entity 105-a and UE 115-a can exchange communication 215 during time slot 225-b, wherein network entity 105-a operates in SBFD mode via BWP 230-b and BWP 230-c. If UE 115-a is a half-duplex UE, UE 115-a can be configured to transmit uplink signals in BWP 230-c or receive signals in BWP 230-b during time slot 225-b. Network entity 105-a can transmit signals to one or more UEs 115 in BWP 230-b and receive uplink signals in BWP 230-c during time slot 225-b (e.g., in SBFD mode).

[0122] In some examples, control signaling 210 may be RRC signaling. In some examples, control signaling 210 may include BWP information elements (IEs) indicating the RBs associated with a downlink BWP (e.g., BWP 230-b) and an uplink BWP (e.g., BWP 230-c). For example, control signaling 210 may include an IE indicating an array of arrays for each of BWP 230-a and BWP 230-b, indicating the RBs included in the respective BWP 230. Control signaling 210 may indicate the communication direction (e.g., uplink or downlink) for each BWP 230 (e.g., BWP 230-b and BWP 230-c). In some examples, control signaling 210 may indicate for each timeslot whether that timeslot is configured as an uplink timeslot, a downlink timeslot, or a flexible timeslot for UE 115-a. In a flexible time slot, UE 115-a can determine whether to transmit uplink signals or receive downlink signals. In some examples, control signaling 210 may only indicate the time location as SBFD (e.g., the time slot / symbol in which network entity 105-a performs SBFD communication). In some examples, control signaling 210 may indicate both time and frequency locations (e.g., the uplink and downlink RBs for SBFD time slots / symbols).

[0123] In a half-duplex configuration, network entity 105-a can transmit downlink signals in a downlink time slot via BWP 230-a and receive uplink signals in time slot BWP 230-d. During half-duplex operation, the time slots can be switched or rotated according to the pattern between uplink and downlink time slots. In a half-duplex configuration, UE 115-a and network entity 105-a can switch between BWP 230-a and BWP 230-d. For a half-duplex configuration, the BWP pair (e.g., BWP 230-a and BWP 230-d) has the same BWP ID and the same center frequency. For an SBFD configuration, the IE can include an array indicating multiple values ​​of the RB in the BWP. Network entity 105-a can configure a BWP 230 and / or subband 240 to the communication direction, either as downlink or uplink, via control signaling 210.

[0124] In some aspects, UE 115-a can receive scheduling information 245 (e.g., via DCI or RRC signaling) that schedules transmissions 250 in the opposite direction to the communication direction of UE 115-a for time slot 225-b. For example, control signaling 210 can indicate that time slot 225-b is a downlink time slot for UE 115-a, and scheduling information 245 can schedule uplink transmissions 250 for UE 115-b via BWP 230-c. As another example, control signaling 210 can indicate that time slot 225-b is an uplink time slot for UE 115-a, and scheduling information 245 can schedule downlink transmissions 250 for UE 115-b via BWP 230-c.

[0125] A conflicting communication direction between the scheduled transmission 250 and the direction indicated by control signaling 210 for time slot 225-b for UE 115-a can cause a time-domain collision. UE 115-a and network entity 105-a can implement a collision resolution mechanism to resolve such a time-domain collision.

[0126] In some examples, control signaling 210 may also indicate gap periods or delays, such as time gaps 235-a and 235-b between time resource sets in time slot 225 corresponding to BWP 230 transmission handover (e.g., uplink transmission and downlink transmission). The gap periods (time gaps 235-a and 235-b) may include multiple symbols or resources of time slot 225, depending on, for example, the filter tuning delay of UE 115-a.

[0127] Figure 3Example of resource diagram 300 supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Resource diagram 300 may implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200.

[0128] Time slot 325-a may include a BWP 330-a configured for downlink transmission and a BWP 330-b configured for uplink transmission. Time slot 325-b may include a BWP 330-c configured for uplink transmission and a BWP 330-d configured for downlink transmission. The BWPs and their associated subbands (e.g., the first subband 340-a and the second subband 340-b of BWP 330-a) are operable and correspond to... Figure 2 BWP 230 and sub-band 240.

[0129] Resource Figure 300 illustrates an example of a conflict between a semi-statically configured slot direction for UE 115 and a semi-static / RRC-scheduled transmission (e.g., uplink transmission 305-a in BWP 330-b of slot 325-a, where slot 325-a is configured for a downlink slot for UE 115; or downlink transmission 305-b in BWP 330-d of slot 325-b, where slot 325-b is configured for an uplink slot for UE 115). For example, SBFD-aware UE 115 (e.g., knowing the time or time and frequency location of SBFD operation) can be configured by a higher layer (e.g., RRC signaling) to transmit uplink transmission 305-a, which can be a sounding reference signal (SRS), physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) transmission, physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) transmission, or physical random access channel (PRACH) transmission. Similarly, the SBFD-aware UE 115 can be configured by a higher layer (e.g., RRC signaling) to receive downlink transmission 305-b, which can be a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) transmission, a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) transmission, or a Channel State Information Reference Signal (CSI-RS). Slot 325-a can be indicated as a downlink slot by the broadcast parameter dd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon, or slot 325-b can be indicated as an uplink slot by the UE-specific RRC parameter tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationDedicated. As used herein, semi-static D / U / F can refer to downlink, uplink, or flexible symbols configured in tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon and / or tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationDedicated, respectively.

[0130] As used herein, RRC-D can refer to semi-static PDCCH / PDSCH / CSI-RS transmissions scheduled by a higher-layer configuration. As used herein, RRC-U refers to semi-static PUCCH / PUSCH / SRS / PRACH transmissions scheduled by a higher-layer configuration. Dynamic D can refer to PDSCH / CSI transmissions dynamically scheduled by DCI. As used herein, Dynamic U can include PUCCH / PUSCH / SRS transmissions dynamically scheduled by DCI.

[0131] Control signaling 210 can indicate the time slot direction (uplink for time slot 325-a or downlink for time slot 325-b), and scheduling information 245 (e.g., RRC signaling) can schedule uplink transmission of 305-a or downlink transmission of 305-b.

[0132] As part of a conflict resolution mechanism for time-domain collisions, UE 115 and network entity 105 can determine whether to transmit a scheduled transmission in the opposite direction of the time slot direction of UE 115 (e.g., uplink transmission 305-a or downlink transmission 305-b).

[0133] In some respects, depending on the conflict resolution, UE 115 and network entity 105 can determine the transmission in the opposite direction of the time slot direction of UE 115 (e.g., uplink transmission 305-a or downlink transmission 305-b).

[0134] In some cases, if UE 115 is scheduled for a transmission in the opposite direction of the configured time slot, UE 115 can interpret the time slot (e.g., time slot 325-a or time slot 325-b) as a flexible time slot, and accordingly, UE and network entity 105 can communicate the transmission. For example, UE 115 can transmit uplink transmission 305-a in uplink resources of time slot 325-a, which is indicated to UE 115 as a downlink time slot, or UE 115 can receive downlink transmission 305-b in downlink resources of time slot 325-b, which is indicated to UE 115 as an uplink time slot.

[0135] In some cases, UE 115 may treat a scheduled transmission (e.g., uplink transmission 305-a or downlink transmission 305-b) as an error and discard or cancel the transmission. That is, UE 115 may not transmit PUCCH, PUSCH, or PRACH configured by a higher layer, or UE 115 may not receive PDCCH, PDSCH, or CSI-RS configured by a higher layer on a symbol set.

[0136] Figure 4 Example of resource diagram 400 supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Resource diagram 400 may implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200.

[0137] Time slot 425-a may include a BWP 430-a configured for downlink transmission and a BWP 430-b configured for uplink transmission. Time slot 425-b may include a BWP 430-c configured for uplink transmission and a BWP 430-d configured for downlink transmission. The BWPs and their associated subbands (e.g., the first subband 440-a and the second subband 440-b of BWP 430-a) are operable and correspond to... Figure 2 BWP 230 and sub-band 240.

[0138] Resource Figure 400 illustrates an example of a conflict between a semi-statically configured slot direction for UE 115 and dynamically scheduled transmissions (e.g., uplink transmission 410-a scheduled by DCI 420 in BWP 430-b of slot 425-a, where slot 425-a is configured as a downlink slot for UE 115; or downlink transmission 410-b scheduled by DCI 420 in BWP 430-d of slot 425-b, where slot 425-b is configured as an uplink slot for UE 115).

[0139] In some examples, when UE 115 detects a DCI 420 that schedules a transmission (e.g., uplink transmission 410-a or downlink transmission 410-b) on an SBFD symbol in the opposite direction indicated by the broadcast parameter tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon and / or the RRC parameter tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationDedicated (and where the control signaling indicates the symbol as an SBFD symbol), UE 115 communicates the dynamically scheduled transmission (e.g., uplink transmission 410-a or downlink transmission 410-b). In some cases, UE 115 communicates the transmission as long as the dynamically scheduled transmission (e.g., uplink transmission 410-a or downlink transmission 410-b) satisfies the minimum PDCCH processing time (N2) and slot offset for UE 115.

[0140] Figure 5 An example of resource diagram 500 supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is illustrated. Resource diagram 500 may implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200.

[0141] Time slot 525-a may include a BWP 530-a configured for downlink transmission and a BWP 530-b configured for uplink transmission. Time slot 525-b may include a BWP 530-c configured for uplink transmission and a BWP 530-d configured for downlink transmission. The BWPs and their associated subbands (e.g., a first subband 540-a and a second subband 540-b of BWP 530-a) are operable and correspond to... Figure 2 BWP 230 and sub-band 240.

[0142] As described herein, in some examples, UE 115 may receive scheduling information that schedules two semi-statically scheduled transmissions in opposite directions within a time slot (e.g., RRC-D 505-b in BWP 530-a of time slot 525-a and RRC-U 505-a in BWP 530-b of time slot 525-a, or RRC-D 505-d in BWP 530-d of time slot 525-b and RRC-U 505-c in BWP 530-b of time slot 525-a). Time slot 525-a may be configured as a downlink time slot for UE 115, and / or time slot 525-b may be configured as an uplink time slot for UE 115. For example, an SBFD-aware UE115 can be configured by a higher layer to transmit uplink transmission 505-a (e.g., SRS, PUCCH, PUSCH, or PRACH) and downlink transmission 505-b (e.g., PDCCH, PDSCH, or CSI-RS) in transmission slot 525-a and / or uplink transmission 505-c (e.g., SRS, PUCCH, PUSCH, or PRACH) and downlink transmission 505-d (e.g., PDCCH, PDSCH, or CSI-RS) in transmission slot 525-b, wherein the transmission slot is used for SBFD operations at the network entity.

[0143] In some aspects, according to the conflict resolution, if time slot 525-a is indicated as a downlink time slot to UE 115 by the broadcast parameter tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon or the UE-specific RRC parameter tdd-UL-DLConfigurationDedicated, then UE 115 can determine that it has received RRC-D 505-b, and network entity 105 can be configured to transmit this RRC-D. In some aspects, according to the conflict resolution, if time slot 525-b is indicated as an uplink time slot to UE 115 by the broadcast IE parameter tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon or the UE-specific RRC parameter tdd-UL-DLConfigurationDedicated, then UE 115 can determine that it has received RRC-U 505-c, and network entity 105 can be configured to transmit this RRC-U.

[0144] In some respects, depending on the conflict resolution, UE 115 can determine which transmission to send based on a priority rule (e.g., RRC-U 505-a or RRC-D 505-b in time slot 525-a, or RRC-U 505-c or RRC-D505-d in time slot 525-b). This priority rule is based on the configured uplink transmission type or the configured downlink transmission type (e.g., data PDSCH / PUSCH vs. PDCCH / PUCCH, the content being sent, physical / logical priority, time domain behavior, length, or number of repetitions).

[0145] In some respects, depending on the conflict resolution, UE 115 and network entity 105 can always prioritize one communication direction (e.g., always prioritize uplink or always prioritize downlink).

[0146] In some respects, UE 115 can treat two semi-statically scheduled transmissions in opposite directions within a time slot as an error condition and can discard or cancel both transmissions.

[0147] Figure 6 Example of resource diagram 600 supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Resource diagram 600 may implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200.

[0148] Time slot 625-a may include BWP 630-a configured for downlink transmission and BWP 630-b configured for uplink transmission. Time slot 625-b may include BWP 630-c configured for uplink transmission and BWP 630-d configured for downlink transmission. Time slot 625-c may include BWP 630-e configured for downlink transmission and BWP 630-f configured for uplink transmission. Time slot 625-d may include BWP 630-g configured for uplink transmission and BWP 630-h configured for downlink transmission.

[0149] The BWP and its associated subbands (e.g., the first subband 640-a and the second subband 640-b of BWP 630-a, and the first subband 640-c and the second subband 640-d of BWP 630-a) are operable and correspond to Figure 2 BWP 230 and sub-band 240.

[0150] Resource diagram 600 illustrates a conflict between semi-statically scheduled transmissions by higher-level configurations (e.g., RRC-U or RRC-D) and dynamically scheduled transmissions (e.g., PUSCH or PDSCH scheduled by DCI 620).

[0151] SBFD-aware UE 115 can be configured by a higher layer to receive RRC-D (e.g., RRC-D 605-a or RRC-D 605-b) and can detect DCI 620 scheduling uplink transmissions (e.g., PUSCH 610-a or PUSCH 610-b) in SBFD symbols / slots (e.g., slot 625-a or slot 625-b). Slot 625-a or slot 625-b can be indicated as downlink or uplink by the broadcast parameter tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon or the UE-specific RRC parameter tdd-UL-DLConfigurationDedicated. For example, slot 625-a can be configured as a downlink slot for UE 115, and slot 625-b can be configured as an uplink slot, while this slot is used for SBFD operations at network entity 105.

[0152] In some examples, depending on the conflict resolution, UE 115 and network entity 105 may prioritize transmissions scheduled by DCI 620 (e.g., dynamically scheduled PUSCH 610-a in time slot 625-a and dynamically scheduled PUSCH 610-b in time slot 625-b), and UE 115 and network entity 105 may discard or cancel RRC-D. In some examples, UE 115 and network entity 105 may communicate transmissions in the same direction as configured for the time slot (e.g., RRC-D 605-a in time slot 625-a and PUSCH 610-b in time slot 625-b), and may discard or cancel other transmissions (e.g., PUSCH 610-a in time slot 625-a and RRC-D 605-b in time slot 625-b).

[0153] SBFD-aware UE 115 can be configured by a higher layer to receive RRC-U (e.g., RRC-U 605-c or RRC-U 605-d) and can detect DCI 620 scheduling downlink transmissions (e.g., PDSCH 610-c or PDSCH 610-d) in SBFD symbols / slots (e.g., slot 625-c or slot 625-d). Slot 625-c can be indicated as downlink or uplink by the broadcast parameter tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon or the UE-specific RRC parameter tdd-UL-DLConfigurationDedicated. For example, slot 625-c can be configured as a downlink slot for UE 115, and slot 625-d can be configured as an uplink slot, while this slot is used for SBFD operations at network entity 105.

[0154] In some examples, depending on the conflict resolution, UE 115 and network entity 105 may prioritize transmissions scheduled by DCI 620 (e.g., dynamically scheduled PDSCH 610-c in time slot 625-c and dynamically scheduled PDSCH 610-d in time slot 625-d), and UE 115 and network entity 105 may discard or cancel RRC-U. In some examples, UE 115 and network entity 105 may communicate transmissions in the same direction as configured for the time slot (e.g., RRC-U 605-d in time slot 625-d and PDSCH 610-c in time slot 625-c), and may discard or cancel other transmissions (e.g., PDSCH 610-d in time slot 625-d and RRC-U 605-c in time slot 625-c).

[0155] Figure 7Example of resource diagram 700 supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Resource diagram 700 may implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200.

[0156] Time slot 725-a may include a BWP 730-a configured for downlink transmission and a BWP 730-b configured for uplink transmission. Time slot 725-b may include a BWP 730-c configured for uplink transmission and a BWP 730-d configured for downlink transmission. The BWPs and their associated subbands (e.g., the first subband 740-a and the second subband 740-b of BWP 730-a) are operable and correspond to... Figure 2 BWP 230 and sub-band 240.

[0157] Resource diagram 700 illustrates a conflict between two dynamically scheduled transmissions (e.g., PDSCH scheduled by DCI 720-a and PUSCH scheduled by DCI720-b).

[0158] The SBFD-aware UE 115 can detect two DCIs (DCI 720-a and DCI 720-b) scheduled for transmission in opposite directions within the same time slot (e.g., time slot 725-a and time slot 725-b). For example, DCI 720-a can schedule PDSCH 710-a, and DCI 720-b can schedule PUSCH 710-b in time slot 725-a; DCI 720-a can schedule PDSCH 710-c, and DCI 720-b can schedule PUSCH 710-d in time slot 725-b. Time slot 725-a or time slot 725-b can be indicated as downlink or uplink by the broadcast parameter tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon or the UE-specific RRC parameter tdd-UL-DLConfigurationDedicated. For example, time slot 725-a can be configured as a downlink time slot for UE 115, and time slot 725-b can be configured as an uplink time slot, while UE 115 knows that the time slot is used for SBFD operation at network entity 105.

[0159] In some respects, UE 115 and network entity 105 can take into account such collision and error situations and can cancel or discard the two dynamically scheduled transmissions (e.g., PDSCH 710-a and PUSCH 710-b in time slot 725-a can be discarded or canceled, or PDSCH 710-c and PUSCH 710-d in time slot 725-b can be discarded or canceled).

[0160] In some respects, depending on the conflict resolution, UE 115 and network entity 105 may prioritize transmissions scheduled in the same direction as the time slot direction configured for that UE, and may discard or cancel other transmissions. For example, in time slot 725-a, UE 115 and network entity 105 may communicate PDSCH 710-a and discard or cancel PUSCH 710-b. Similarly, in time slot 725-b, UE 115 and network entity 105 may communicate PUSCH 710-d and discard or cancel PDSCH 710-c.

[0161] In some respects, according to the conflict resolution mechanism, UE 115 and network entity 105 can prioritize transmissions based on the timing order of the transmit / receive scheduling DCIs (DCI 720-a and DCI 720-b). For example, UE 115 and the network entity can communicate earlier scheduled transmissions and discard later scheduled transmissions, or vice versa.

[0162] In some respects, according to the conflict resolution, UE 115 and network entity 105 can prioritize transmissions based on the corresponding Time Domain Resource Allocation (TDRA) configurations for PUSCH and PDSCH. The corresponding TDRA can be indicated in the corresponding scheduling DCI (DCI 720-a and DCI 720-b). For example, UE 115 and network entity 105 can communicate duplicate transmissions, earlier-started transmissions, longer-lasting transmissions, or transmissions based on the k0 / 2 value, and can discard or cancel other transmissions.

[0163] In some aspects, depending on the conflict resolution, UE 115 and network entity 105 may prioritize one communication direction (e.g., either uplink or downlink) and may drop or cancel transmissions in the opposite direction. In some aspects, the scheduling DCI may include a bit field for prioritizing the scheduled communication.

[0164] Figure 8An example of a process flow 800 supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is illustrated. Process flow 800 may include UE 115-b, which may be an example of UE 115 as described herein. Process flow 800 may include network entity 105-b, which may be an example of network entity 105 as described herein. In the following description of process flow 800, operations between network entity 105-b and UE 115-b may be sent in a different order than the example order shown, or operations performed by network entity 105-b and UE 115-b may be performed in a different order or at different times. Some operations may also be omitted from process flow 800, and other operations may be added to process flow 800.

[0165] At 805, network entity 105-b can send control information, and UE 115-b can receive the control information, which includes an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for network entity 105-b, wherein the control information also includes an indication of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of UE 115-b.

[0166] At 810, network entity 105-b may transmit scheduling information for a first transmission between UE 115-b and network entity 105-b in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, and UE 115-b may receive the scheduling information, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication that the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction.

[0167] At 815, network entity 105-b and UE 115-b can communicate via the time interval based on the first communication direction of UE 115-b and the first transmission associated with the second communication direction, according to the conflict resolution.

[0168] In some aspects, communication via the time interval includes: conveying the first transmission via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources, according to the conflict resolution. In some aspects, according to the conflict resolution, the time interval is a flexible time interval type, based on the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction, and conveying the first transmission via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources is based on the time interval being the flexible time interval type.

[0169] In some respects, network entity 105-b and UE 115-b may, based on the conflict resolution, transmit the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources, according to the DCI including the scheduling information, wherein UE 115-b receiving the scheduling information includes receiving the DCI including the scheduling information.

[0170] In some aspects, network entity 105-b may transmit second scheduling information for a second transmission between UE 115-b and network entity 105-b in the time interval and the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, and UE 115-b may receive the second scheduling information, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication that the second transmission is associated with the first communication direction, and wherein communication via the time interval includes conveying either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

[0171] In some respects, communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: communicating the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission being a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission being a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0172] In some respects, communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: according to the conflict resolution, communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission associated with the higher priority level based on the fact that the first transmission is a first semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission is a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0173] In some respects, communicating the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: communicating the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission being a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission being a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0174] In some respects, communicating the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: communicating the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission being a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission being a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0175] In some respects, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: according to the conflict resolution, communicating the dynamically scheduled transmission based on the first transmission being a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission being a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission being the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission being the semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0176] In some aspects, communicating the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: communicating the second transmission based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission being a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission being a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission being a dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission being a semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0177] In some respects, communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: based on the timing order in which the scheduling information and the second scheduling information are received, the first transmission being a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission being a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0178] In some aspects, communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission based on a first TDRA, a second TDRA, the first transmission being a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission being a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first TDRA associated with the first transmission, and wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second TDRA associated with the second transmission.

[0179] In some respects, communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: according to the conflict resolution, communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission associated with the higher priority level based on the fact that the first transmission is a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission is a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0180] In some respects, communicating the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: communicating the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission being a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission being a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0181] In some respects, communicating the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval includes: communicating the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission being a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission being a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0182] In some respects, receiving the scheduling information includes receiving RRC signaling that includes the scheduling information.

[0183] Figure 9 A block diagram 900 is shown of an apparatus 905 supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Apparatus 905 may be an example of various aspects of a UE 115 as described herein. Apparatus 905 may include a receiver 910, a transmitter 915, and a communication manager 920. Apparatus 905 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0184] Receiver 910 may provide components 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 collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs). The information may be passed to other components of device 905. Receiver 910 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0185] Transmitter 915 may provide components for transmitting signals generated by other components of device 905. For example, transmitter 915 may transmit information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs). In some aspects, transmitter 915 may be co-located with receiver 910 in a transceiver module. Transmitter 915 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0186] The communication manager 920, receiver 910, transmitter 915, or various combinations thereof, or various components thereof, may be examples of components used to perform various aspects of collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE as described herein. For example, the communication manager 920, receiver 910, transmitter 915, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may support methods for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0187] In some aspects, the communication manager 920, receiver 910, transmitter 915, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in communication management circuitry). This hardware may include a processor, digital signal processor (DSP), central processing unit (CPU), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, microcontroller, discrete gate or transistor logic component, discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof, configured or otherwise supporting components for performing the functions described herein. In some aspects, the processor and memory coupled to the processor may be configured (e.g., by executing instructions stored in the memory by the processor) to perform one or more of the functions described herein.

[0188] Additionally or alternatively, in some aspects, the communication manager 920, receiver 910, transmitter 915, or various combinations thereof, 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 920, receiver 910, transmitter 915, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may be performed by (e.g., a general-purpose processor, DSP, CPU, ASIC, FPGA, microcontroller, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices configured or otherwise supported for performing the functions described in this disclosure).

[0189] In some respects, the communication manager 920 can be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 910, transmitter 915, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). For example, the communication manager 920 can receive information from the receiver 910, transmit information to the transmitter 915, or integrate with the receiver 910, transmitter 915, or both to acquire information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0190] Communication manager 920 may support wireless communication at a first network entity according to examples disclosed herein. For example, communication manager 920 may be configured or otherwise support components for receiving control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication to a second network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity. Communication manager 920 may be configured or otherwise support components for receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first and second network entities within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction. Communication manager 920 may be configured or otherwise support components for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on a conflict resolution method, according to the time interval associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission associated with the second communication direction.

[0191] By including or configuring a communication manager 920 according to the examples described herein, device 905 (e.g., a processor that controls receiver 910, transmitter 915, communication manager 920, or combinations thereof, or otherwise coupled to them) can support techniques for more efficient use of communication resources.

[0192] Figure 10 A block diagram 1000 of an apparatus 1005 supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 1005 may be an example of aspects of apparatus 905 or UE 115 as described herein. Apparatus 1005 may include receiver 1010, transmitter 1015, and communication manager 1020. Apparatus 1005 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0193] Receiver 1010 may provide components 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 collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs). The information may be passed to other components of device 1005. Receiver 1010 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of antennas.

[0194] Transmitter 1015 may provide components for transmitting signals generated by other components of device 1005. For example, transmitter 1015 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 collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs). In some aspects, transmitter 1015 may be co-located with receiver 1010 in a transceiver module. Transmitter 1015 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0195] Device 1005 or its various components may be examples of parts used to perform various aspects of collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs as described herein. For example, communication manager 1020 may include time interval configuration manager 1025, transmission scheduling manager 1030, conflict resolution manager 1035, or any combination thereof. Communication manager 1020 may be examples of various aspects of communication manager 920 as described herein. In some aspects, communication manager 1020 or its various components may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with receiver 1010, transmitter 1015, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). For example, communication manager 1020 may receive information from receiver 1010, transmit information to transmitter 1015, or integrate in combination with receiver 1010, transmitter 1015, or both to acquire information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0196] Communication manager 1020 may support wireless communication at a first network entity according to the examples disclosed herein. Time interval configuration manager 1025 may be configured or otherwise support components for receiving control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity. Transmission scheduling manager 1030 may be configured or otherwise support components for receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction. The conflict resolution manager 1035 can be configured or otherwise supported for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on the conflict resolution, whereby the first transmission is associated with the first communication direction and the second communication direction is associated with the first transmission.

[0197] Figure 11 A block diagram 1100 is shown of a communication manager 1120 supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. The communication manager 1120 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 920, communication manager 1020, or both as described herein. The communication manager 1120 or its various components may be examples of parts for performing the various aspects of collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1120 may include a time interval configuration manager 1125, a transmission scheduling manager 1130, a collision resolution manager 1135, a collision direction communication manager 1140, a DCI manager 1145, a semi-static / semi-static collision resolution manager 1150, a semi-static / dynamic collision resolution manager 1155, a dynamic / dynamic collision resolution manager 1160, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0198] Communication manager 1120 may support wireless communication at a first network entity according to the examples disclosed herein. Time interval configuration manager 1125 may be configured or otherwise support components for receiving control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity. Transmission scheduling manager 1130 may be configured or otherwise support components for receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission associated with the second communication direction. The conflict resolution manager 1135 can be configured or otherwise supported for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on the conflict resolution, whereby the first transmission is associated with the first communication direction and the second communication direction is associated with the first transmission.

[0199] In some respects, in order to support communication with the second network entity via the time interval, the conflict direction communication manager 1140 may be configured or otherwise supported for conveying the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources according to the conflict resolution.

[0200] In some aspects, according to the conflict resolution, the time interval includes a flexible time interval type, based on the association between the first transmission and the second communication direction. In some aspects, the first transmission is communicated via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on the flexible time interval type.

[0201] In some respects, the DCI manager 1145 may be configured or otherwise supported for communicating the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on the DCI including the scheduling information, according to the conflict resolution, wherein receiving the scheduling information includes receiving the DCI including the scheduling information.

[0202] In some aspects, the transmission scheduling manager 1130 may be configured or otherwise supported to receive second scheduling information for a second transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, and wherein communicating with the second network entity via the time interval includes conveying either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

[0203] In some respects, in order to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / semi-static conflict resolution manager 1150 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, on the basis that the second transmission is associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission includes a first semi-static scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes a second semi-static scheduled transmission.

[0204] In some respects, to support the communication of either the first or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / semi-static conflict resolution manager 1150 may be configured or otherwise support components for communicating, based on the conflict resolution, either the first transmission including a first semi-static scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second semi-static scheduled transmission, which are associated with a higher priority level.

[0205] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / semi-static conflict resolution manager 1150 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-static scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-static scheduled transmission.

[0206] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / semi-static conflict resolution manager 1150 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, on the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-static scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-static scheduled transmission.

[0207] In some respects, in order to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1155 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the dynamically scheduled transmission based on the conflict resolution, either the first transmission including a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0208] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1155 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, on the basis that the second transmission is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission includes a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission includes a dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes a semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0209] In some respects, in order to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1160 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting either the first transmission or the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, the timing order in which the scheduling information and the second scheduling information are received, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0210] In some aspects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1160 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting either the first transmission or the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, a first TDRA, a second TDRA, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first TDRA associated with the first transmission, and wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second TDRA associated with the second transmission.

[0211] In some respects, to support the communication of either the first or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1160 may be configured or otherwise support components for communicating either the first or the second transmission associated with a higher priority level, based on the conflict resolution, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0212] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1160 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, on the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0213] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1160 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0214] In some respects, receiving the scheduling information includes receiving RRC signaling that includes the scheduling information.

[0215] Figure 12 A diagram of a system 1200 including device 1205 supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs is shown according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Device 1205 may be an example of device 905, device 1005, or UE 115 as described herein, or may include components thereof. Device 1205 may communicate with one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, or any combination thereof (e.g., wirelessly). Device 1205 may include components for bidirectional voice and data communication, including components for transmitting and receiving communications, such as a communication manager 1220, an input / output (I / O) controller 1210, a transceiver 1215, an antenna 1225, a memory 1230, a code 1235, and a processor 1240. These components may communicate electronically or be otherwise coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, or electrically) via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1245).

[0216] I / O controller 1210 can manage the input and output signals of device 1205. I / O controller 1210 can also manage peripheral devices not integrated into device 1205. In some cases, I / O controller 1210 can represent a physical connection or port to an external peripheral device. In some cases, I / O controller 1210 can utilize an operating system, such as iOS. ® ANDROID ® MS-DOS ® MS-WINDOWS ® OS / 2 ® UNIX ® LINUX ® Alternatively, it may be another known operating system. Additionally or alternatively, the I / O controller 1210 may represent or interact with a modem, keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or similar device. In some cases, the I / O controller 1210 may be implemented as part of a processor (such as processor 1240). In some cases, a user may interact with device 1205 via the I / O controller 1210 or via hardware components controlled by the I / O controller 1210.

[0217] In some cases, device 1205 may include a single antenna 1225. However, in other cases, device 1205 may have more than one antenna 1225, which may be capable of concurrently transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions. Transceiver 1215 may communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas 1225, wired or wireless links as described herein. For example, transceiver 1215 may represent a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. Transceiver 1215 may also include a modem for: modulating packets; providing the modulated packets to one or more antennas 1225 for transmission; and demodulating packets received from one or more antennas 1225. Transceiver 1215, or transceiver 1215 and one or more antennas 1225, may be an example of transmitter 915, transmitter 1015, receiver 910, receiver 1010, or any combination thereof or components thereof as described herein.

[0218] Memory 1230 may include random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). Memory 1230 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 1235, including instructions that, when executed by processor 1240, cause device 1205 to perform the various functions described herein. Code 1235 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, code 1235 may not be directly executable by processor 1240, but may (e.g., when compiled and executed) cause the computer to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, among other things, memory 1230 may also include a basic I / O system (BIOS) that controls basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0219] Processor 1240 may include intelligent hardware devices (e.g., general-purpose processors, DSPs, CPUs, microcontrollers, ASICs, FPGAs, programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, processor 1240 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into processor 1240. Processor 1240 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory (e.g., memory 1230) to cause device 1205 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs). For example, device 1205 or components of device 1205 may include processor 1240 and memory 1230 coupled to or coupled to processor 1240, processor 1240 and memory 1230 being configured to perform the various functions described herein.

[0220] Communication manager 1220 may support wireless communication at a first network entity according to examples disclosed herein. For example, communication manager 1220 may be configured or otherwise supported to support components for receiving control information including indications of time intervals associated with SBFD communication to a second network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes indications of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity. Communication manager 1220 may be configured or otherwise supported to support components for receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first and second network entities in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes indications of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction. The communication manager 1220 may be configured or otherwise supported for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on the time interval associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission associated with the second communication direction, according to a conflict resolution.

[0221] By including or configuring a communication manager 1220 according to the example described herein, device 1205 can support techniques for improving communication reliability and utilizing communication resources more efficiently.

[0222] In some aspects, the communication manager 1220 may be configured to use or otherwise coordinate with the transceiver 1215, one or more antennas 1225, or any combination thereof to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting). Although the communication manager 1220 is illustrated as a separate component, in some aspects, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 1220 may be supported or performed by the processor 1240, memory 1230, code 1235, or any combination thereof. For example, code 1235 may include instructions that can be executed by the processor 1240 to cause the device 1205 to perform various aspects of collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE as described herein, or the processor 1240 and memory 1230 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0223] Figure 13A block diagram 1300 of an apparatus 1305 supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 1305 may be an example of aspects of network entity 105 as described herein. Apparatus 1305 may include a receiver 1310, a transmitter 1315, and a communications manager 1320. Apparatus 1305 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0224] Receiver 1310 may provide components for acquiring (e.g., receiving, determining, identifying) information (such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units)) associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack). The information may be passed to other components of device 1305. In some aspects, receiver 1310 may support acquiring information by receiving signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, receiver 1310 may support acquiring information by receiving signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, fiber optic) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof.

[0225] Transmitter 1315 may provide components for outputting (e.g., transmitting, providing, conveying, transmitting) information generated by other components of device 1305. For example, transmitter 1315 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 aspects, transmitter 1315 may support outputting information by transmitting signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, transmitter 1315 may support outputting information by transmitting signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, fiber optic) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. In some aspects, transmitter 1315 and receiver 1310 may be co-located in a transceiver, which may include or be coupled to a modem.

[0226] The communication manager 1320, receiver 1310, transmitter 1315, or various combinations thereof, or various components thereof, may be examples of components for performing various aspects of collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1320, receiver 1310, transmitter 1315, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may support methods for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0227] In some aspects, the communication manager 1320, receiver 1310, transmitter 1315, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in communication management circuitry). The hardware may include processors, DSPs, CPUs, ASICs, FPGAs, or other programmable logic devices, microcontrollers, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof, configured or otherwise supporting components for performing the functions described herein. In some aspects, the processor and memory coupled to the processor may be configured (e.g., by executing instructions stored in the memory by the processor) to perform one or more of the functions described herein.

[0228] Additionally or alternatively, in some aspects, the communication manager 1320, receiver 1310, transmitter 1315, or various combinations thereof, 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 1320, receiver 1310, transmitter 1315, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may be performed by (e.g., a general-purpose processor, DSP, CPU, ASIC, FPGA, microcontroller, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices configured or otherwise supported for performing the functions described in this disclosure).

[0229] In some respects, the communication manager 1320 may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 1310, the transmitter 1315, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). For example, the communication manager 1320 may receive information from the receiver 1310, transmit information to the transmitter 1315, or be integrated in combination with the receiver 1310, the transmitter 1315, or both to acquire information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0230] Communication manager 1320 may support wireless communication at a first network entity according to examples disclosed herein. For example, communication manager 1320 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting control information including indications of time intervals associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes indications of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity. Communication manager 1320 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first and second network entities within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes indications of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction. The communication manager 1320 may be configured or otherwise supported for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on the time interval associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission associated with the second communication direction, according to a conflict resolution.

[0231] By including or configuring a communication manager 1320 according to the example described herein, device 1305 (e.g., controlling receiver 1310, transmitter 1315, communication manager 1320, or a combination thereof, or a processor otherwise coupled to them) can support techniques for more efficient use of communication resources.

[0232] Figure 14 A block diagram 1400 of an apparatus 1405 supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Apparatus 1405 may be an example of aspects of apparatus 1305 as described herein or network entity 105. Apparatus 1405 may include a receiver 1410, a transmitter 1415, and a communications manager 1420. Apparatus 1405 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0233] Receiver 1410 may provide components for acquiring (e.g., receiving, determining, identifying) information (such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units)) associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack). The information may be passed to other components of device 1405. In some aspects, receiver 1410 may support acquiring information by receiving signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, receiver 1410 may support acquiring information by receiving signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, fiber optic) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof.

[0234] Transmitter 1415 may provide components for outputting (e.g., transmitting, providing, conveying, transmitting) information generated by other components of device 1405. For example, transmitter 1415 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 aspects, transmitter 1415 may support outputting information by transmitting signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, transmitter 1415 may support outputting information by transmitting signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, fiber optic) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. In some aspects, transmitter 1415 and receiver 1410 may be co-located in a transceiver, which may include or be coupled to a modem.

[0235] Device 1405 or its various components may be examples of parts for performing various aspects of collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs as described herein. For example, communication manager 1420 may include time interval configuration manager 1425, transmission scheduling manager 1430, conflict resolution manager 1435, or any combination thereof. Communication manager 1420 may be examples of various aspects of communication manager 1320 as described herein. In some aspects, communication manager 1420 or its various components may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with receiver 1410, transmitter 1415, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). For example, communication manager 1420 may receive information from receiver 1410, transmit information to transmitter 1415, or integrate in combination with receiver 1410, transmitter 1415, or both to acquire information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0236] Communication manager 1420 may support wireless communication at a first network entity according to the examples disclosed herein. Time interval configuration manager 1425 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting control information including indications of time intervals associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes indications of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity. Transmission scheduling manager 1430 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes indications of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction. The conflict resolution manager 1435 can be configured or otherwise supported for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on the conflict resolution, which is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction.

[0237] Figure 15 A block diagram 1500 is shown of a communication manager 1520 supporting collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. The communication manager 1520 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 1320, communication manager 1420, or both as described herein. The communication manager 1520 or its various components may be examples of parts for performing the various aspects of collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1520 may include a time interval configuration manager 1525, a transmission scheduling manager 1530, a collision resolution manager 1535, a collision direction communication manager 1540, a DCI manager 1545, a semi-static / semi-static collision resolution manager 1550, a semi-static / dynamic collision resolution manager 1555, a dynamic / dynamic collision resolution manager 1560, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate with each other directly or indirectly (e.g., via one or more buses), and such communication may include communication within protocol layers of the protocol stack, communication associated with logical channels of the protocol stack (e.g., between protocol layers of the protocol stack, within devices, components, or virtualization components associated with network entity 105, between devices, components, or virtualization components associated with network entity 105), or any combination thereof.

[0238] Communication manager 1520 may support wireless communication at a first network entity according to the examples disclosed herein. Time interval configuration manager 1525 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting control information including indications of time intervals associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes indications of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity. Transmission scheduling manager 1530 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes indications of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction. The conflict resolution manager 1535 can be configured or otherwise supported for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on the conflict resolution, which is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction.

[0239] In some respects, in order to support communication with the second network entity via the time interval, the conflict direction communication manager 1540 may be configured or otherwise supported for conveying the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources according to the conflict resolution.

[0240] In some aspects, according to the conflict resolution, the time interval includes a flexible time interval type, based on the association between the first transmission and the second communication direction. In some aspects, the first transmission is communicated via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on the flexible time interval type.

[0241] In some respects, the DCI manager 1545 may be configured or otherwise supported for conveying the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on the DCI including the scheduling information, according to the conflict resolution, wherein transmitting the scheduling information includes transmitting the DCI including the scheduling information.

[0242] In some aspects, the transmission scheduler 1530 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting second scheduling information for a second transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, and wherein communicating with the second network entity via the time interval includes conveying either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

[0243] In some respects, in order to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / semi-static conflict resolution manager 1550 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, on the basis that the second transmission is associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission includes a first semi-static scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes a second semi-static scheduled transmission.

[0244] In some respects, to support the communication of either the first or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / semi-static conflict resolution manager 1550 may be configured or otherwise support components for communicating either the first or the second transmission associated with a higher priority level, based on the conflict resolution, the first transmission including a first semi-static scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second semi-static scheduled transmission.

[0245] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / semi-static conflict resolution manager 1550 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-static scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-static scheduled transmission.

[0246] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / semi-static conflict resolution manager 1550 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, on the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including a first semi-static scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second semi-static scheduled transmission.

[0247] In some respects, in order to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1555 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the dynamically scheduled transmission based on the conflict resolution, either the first transmission including a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0248] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the semi-static / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1555 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, on the basis that the second transmission is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission includes a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission includes a dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes a semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0249] In some respects, in order to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1560 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting either the first transmission or the second transmission based on the timing sequence of the transmission of the scheduling information and the second scheduling information, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0250] In some aspects, to support the communication of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1560 may be configured or otherwise support components for communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, a first TDRA, a second TDRA, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first TDRA associated with the first transmission, and wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second TDRA associated with the second transmission.

[0251] In some respects, to support the communication of either the first or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1560 may be configured or otherwise support components for communicating either the first or the second transmission associated with a higher priority level, based on the conflict resolution, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0252] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1560 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, on the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0253] In some respects, to support the transmission of either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the dynamic / dynamic conflict resolution manager 1560 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0254] In some respects, sending the scheduling information includes sending RRC signaling that includes the scheduling information.

[0255] Figure 16 A diagram of a system 1600 including a device 1605 supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Device 1605 may be an example of device 1305, device 1405, or network entity 105 as described herein, or may include components thereof. Device 1605 may communicate with one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, or any combination thereof, and this communication may include communication via one or more wired interfaces, one or more wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. Device 1605 may include components supporting output and acquisition of communication, such as a communication manager 1620, a transceiver 1610, an antenna 1615, a memory 1625, code 1630, and a processor 1635. These components may communicate electronically or be otherwise coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, or electrically) via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1640).

[0256] Transceiver 1610 may support bidirectional communication via a wired link, a wireless link, or both, as described herein. In some aspects, transceiver 1610 may include a wired transceiver and be capable of bidirectional communication with another wired transceiver. Additionally or alternatively, in some aspects, transceiver 1610 may include a wireless transceiver and be capable of bidirectional communication with another wireless transceiver. In some aspects, device 1605 may include one or more antennas 1615 that are capable of (e.g., concurrently) transmitting or receiving wireless transmissions. Transceiver 1610 may also include a modem for: modulating a signal; providing the modulated signal for transmission (e.g., via one or more antennas 1615, via a wired transmitter); receiving the modulated signal (e.g., from one or more antennas 1615, from a wired receiver); and demodulating the signal. In some embodiments, transceiver 1610 may include one or more interfaces, such as one or more interfaces coupled to one or more antennas 1615 configured to support various receive or acquire operations, or one or more interfaces coupled to one or more antennas 1615 configured to support various transmit or output operations, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, transceiver 1610 may include one or more processor or memory components or be configured to couple to said one or more processor or memory components, said one or more processor or memory components being operable to perform or support operations based on received or acquired information or signals, or to generate information or other signals for transmission or other output, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, transceiver 1610, or transceiver 1610 and one or more antennas 1615, or transceiver 1610 and one or more antennas 1615 and one or more processor or memory components (e.g., processor 1635 or memory 1625 or both) may be included in a chip or chip assembly mounted in device 1605. In some respects, the transceiver may be able to operate 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).

[0257] Memory 1625 may include RAM and ROM. Memory 1625 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 1630, including instructions that, when executed by processor 1635, cause device 1605 to perform the various functions described herein. Code 1630 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, code 1630 may not be directly executable by processor 1635, but may (e.g., when compiled and executed) cause the computer to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, among other things, memory 1625 may also contain a BIOS that controls basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0258] Processor 1635 may include intelligent hardware devices (e.g., general-purpose processors, DSPs, ASICs, CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, processor 1635 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into processor 1635. Processor 1635 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory (e.g., memory 1625) to cause device 1605 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting collision handling for SBFD-aware UEs). For example, device 1605 or components thereof may include processor 1635 and memory 1625 coupled to processor 1635, which are configured to perform the various functions described herein. Processor 1635 may be an example of a cloud computing platform (e.g., one or more physical nodes and supporting software such as operating systems, virtual machines, or container instances) that can host functions for performing the functions of device 1605 (e.g., by executing code 1630). Processor 1635 may be any one or more suitable processors capable of executing scripts or instructions of one or more software programs stored in device 1605, such as in memory 1625. In some implementations, processor 1635 may be a component of a processing system. A processing system can generally refer to a system or series of machines or components that receive input and process that input to produce a set of outputs that can be passed to, for example, other systems or components of device 1605. For example, the processing system of device 1605 may refer to a system that includes various other components or sub-components of device 1605, such as processor 1635, or transceiver 1610, or communication manager 1620, or other components or combinations of components of device 1605. The processing system of device 1605 may interface with other components of device 1605 and may process information received from other components (such as inputs or signals) or output information to other components. For example, a chip or modem of device 1605 may include a processing system and one or more interfaces for outputting information or for receiving information or both. One or more interfaces may be implemented as, or otherwise include, a first interface configured to output information and a second interface configured to receive information, or the same interface configured to both output and receive information, and other specific implementations. In some specific implementations, one or more interfaces may refer to an interface between the processing system of a chip or modem and the transmitter, enabling device 1605 to send information output from the chip or modem.Additionally or alternatively, in some embodiments, one or more interfaces may refer to the interface between the processing system of the chip or modem and the receiver, enabling device 1605 to receive information or signal input, and such information to be transmitted to the processing system. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the first interface may also receive information or signal input, and the second interface may also output information or signal output.

[0259] In some aspects, bus 1640 may support communication at the protocol layer of the protocol stack (e.g., within a protocol layer). In some aspects, bus 1640 may support communication associated with logical channels of the protocol stack (e.g., between protocol layers of the protocol stack), which may include communication performed within components of device 1605, or communication performed between different components of device 1605 that may be co-located or located in different locations (e.g., where device 1605 may refer to a system in which one or more of communication manager 1620, transceiver 1610, memory 1625, code 1630, and processor 1635 may be located in one of the different components or partitioned between the different components).

[0260] In some aspects, the communication manager 1620 can manage various aspects of communication with the core network 130 (e.g., via one or more wired or wireless backhaul links). For example, the communication manager 1620 can manage the delivery of data communications by client devices such as one or more UEs 115. In some aspects, the communication manager 1620 can manage communication with other network entities 105 and may include a controller or scheduler for coordinating with other network entities 105 to control communication with UEs 115. In some aspects, the communication manager 1620 may support the X2 interface within LTE / LTE-A wireless communication network technology to provide communication between network entities 105.

[0261] Communication manager 1620 may support wireless communication at a first network entity according to examples disclosed herein. For example, communication manager 1620 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting control information including indications of time intervals associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information also includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes indications of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity. Communication manager 1620 may be configured or otherwise support components for transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first and second network entities in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes indications of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction. The communication manager 1620 may be configured or otherwise supported for communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on the time interval associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission associated with the second communication direction, according to a conflict resolution.

[0262] By including or configuring a communication manager 1620 according to the example described herein, device 1605 can support techniques for improving communication reliability and utilizing communication resources more efficiently.

[0263] In some aspects, the communication manager 1620 may be configured to use or otherwise coordinate with the transceiver 1610, one or more antennas 1615 (e.g., where applicable), or any combination thereof to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). Although the communication manager 1620 is illustrated as a separate component, in some aspects, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 1620 may be supported or performed by the transceiver 1610, processor 1635, memory 1625, code 1630, or any combination thereof. For example, code 1630 may include instructions that can be executed by the processor 1635 to cause the device 1605 to perform various aspects of collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE as described herein, or the processor 1635 and memory 1625 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0264] Figure 17 A flowchart illustrating a method 1700 for collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1700 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1700 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 12The UE 115 described herein shall perform the functions described herein. In some respects, the UE may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the functions described herein.

[0265] At 1705, the method may include receiving control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity. Operation of 1705 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 1705 may be derived from references... Figure 11 The time interval configuration manager 1125 described is used to execute this.

[0266] At 1710, the method may include receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication that the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction. Operation of 1710 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 1710 can be derived from references... Figure 11 The described sending scheduler 1130 is used to execute this.

[0267] At 1715, the method may include communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on a conflict resolution method, whereby the time interval is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction. The operation of 1715 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 1715 can be derived from references... Figure 11 The described conflict resolution manager 1135 is used to execute this.

[0268] Figure 18 A flowchart illustrating a method 1800 for collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1800 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1800 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 12 The UE 115 described herein shall perform the functions described herein. In some respects, the UE may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the functions described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the functions described herein.

[0269] At 1805, the method may include receiving control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity. Operation of 1805 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of operation of 1805 may be derived from references... Figure 11 The time interval configuration manager 1125 described is used to execute this.

[0270] At 1810, the method may include receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication that the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction. Operation of 1810 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 1810 can be derived from references... Figure 11 The described sending scheduler 1130 is used to execute this.

[0271] At 1815, the method may include communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on a conflict resolution method, whereby the time interval is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction. The operation at 1815 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation at 1815 can be derived from references... Figure 11 The described conflict resolution manager 1135 is used to execute this.

[0272] At 1820, the method may include communicating the first transmission via the second set of time interval and frequency resources according to the conflict resolution. The operation of 1820 can be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 1820 can be derived from references... Figure 11 The conflict direction communication manager 1140 is used to perform the described operation.

[0273] Figure 19 A flowchart illustrating a method 1900 for collision handling of an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1900 can be implemented by a network entity or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1900 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 8 as well as Figures 13 to 16The network entity described herein performs the function. In some aspects, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the function.

[0274] At 1905, the method may include sending control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity. Operation at 1905 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of operation at 1905 can be derived from references... Figure 15 The time interval configuration manager 1525 described is used to execute this.

[0275] At 1910, the method may include transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction. The operation of 1910 can be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 1910 can be derived from references... Figure 15 The described sending scheduler 1530 is used to execute this.

[0276] At 1915, the method may include communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on a conflict resolution method, whereby the time interval is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction. The operation at 1915 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation at 1915 can be derived from references... Figure 15 The described Conflict Resolution Manager 1535 is used to execute this.

[0277] Figure 20 A flowchart illustrating a method 2000 for collision handling for an SBFD-aware UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 2000 can be implemented by a network entity or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 2000 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 8 as well as Figures 13 to 16 The network entity described herein performs the function. In some aspects, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the function.

[0278] At 2005, the method may include sending control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information further includes indications of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity. Operation of 2005 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 2005 may be derived from references to... Figure 15 The time interval configuration manager 1525 described is used to execute this.

[0279] At 2010, the method may include sending scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity within the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication that the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction. Operation of 2010 can be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 2010 can be derived from references... Figure 15 The described sending scheduler 1530 is used to execute this.

[0280] At 2015, the method may include communicating with the second network entity via the time interval based on a conflict resolution method, whereby the time interval is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction. The operation of 2015 can be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 2015 may be derived from references... Figure 15 The described Conflict Resolution Manager 1535 is used to execute this.

[0281] At 2020, the method may include communicating the first transmission via the second set of time interval and frequency resources according to the conflict resolution. The operation of 2020 can be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some aspects, aspects of the operation of 2020 can be derived from references... Figure 15 The conflict direction communication manager 1540 is used to perform the described operation.

[0282] The following provides an overview of the various aspects of this disclosure:

[0283] Aspect 1: A method for wireless communication at a first network entity, the method comprising: receiving control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information further includes an indication of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity; receiving scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and communicating with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method based on the time interval being associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction.

[0284] Aspect 2: According to the method of aspect 1, communicating with the second network entity via the time interval includes: conveying the first transmission via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources according to the conflict resolution.

[0285] Aspect 3: According to the method of aspect 2, wherein, based on the conflict resolution, the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction, the time interval includes a flexible time interval type, and the first transmission is communicated via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources based on the time interval including the flexible time interval type.

[0286] Aspect 4: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 3, the method further comprising: transmitting the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on a DCI including the scheduling information, according to the conflict resolution, wherein receiving the scheduling information includes receiving the DCI including the scheduling information.

[0287] Aspect 5: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 4, the method further comprising: receiving second scheduling information for a second transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, and wherein communicating with the second network entity via the time interval includes conveying either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

[0288] Aspect 6: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the second transmission based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0289] Aspect 7: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission associated with a higher priority level based on the first transmission including a first semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0290] Aspect 8: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0291] Aspect 9: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0292] Aspect 10: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the dynamically scheduled transmission based on the first transmission including a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0293] Aspect 11: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, wherein the second transmission is associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission includes a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission includes a dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes a semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0294] Aspect 12: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission based on the timing order of receiving the scheduling information and the second scheduling information, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0295] Aspect 13: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission based on a first TDRA, a second TDRA, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first TDRA associated with the first transmission, and wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second TDRA associated with the second transmission.

[0296] Aspect 14: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying either the first transmission or the second transmission associated with a higher priority level based on the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0297] Aspect 15: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0298] Aspect 16: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0299] Aspect 17: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 16, wherein receiving the scheduling information includes receiving RRC signaling including the scheduling information.

[0300] Aspect 18: A method for wireless communication at a first network entity, the method comprising: transmitting control information including an indication of a time interval associated with SBFD communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information further includes an indication of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval being associated with the first communication direction of a second network entity; transmitting scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; and communicating with the second network entity via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method based on the time interval being associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction.

[0301] Aspect 19: The method according to aspect 18, wherein communicating with the second network entity via the time interval comprises: conveying the first transmission via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources according to the conflict resolution.

[0302] Aspect 20: The method according to aspect 19, wherein, based on the conflict resolution, the first transmission is associated with the second communication direction, the time interval includes a flexible time interval type, and the first transmission is communicated via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources based on the time interval including the flexible time interval type.

[0303] Aspect 21: The method according to any one of Aspects 18 to 20, the method further comprising: conveying the first transmission via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on a DCI including the scheduling information, according to the conflict resolution, wherein transmitting the scheduling information includes transmitting the DCI including the scheduling information.

[0304] Aspect 22: The method according to any one of Aspects 18 to 21, the method further comprising: transmitting second scheduling information for a second transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity in the time interval and the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, and wherein communicating with the second network entity via the time interval includes conveying either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

[0305] Aspect 23: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the second transmission based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0306] Aspect 24: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission associated with a higher priority level based on the first transmission including a transmission with a first semi-static scheduling and the second transmission including a transmission with a second semi-static scheduling, according to the conflict resolution.

[0307] Aspect 25: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0308] Aspect 26: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: communicating the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

[0309] Aspect 27: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the dynamically scheduled transmission based on the first transmission including a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0310] Aspect 28: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: communicating the second transmission based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission comprising a semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission comprising a dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission comprising a dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission comprising a semi-statically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0311] Aspect 29: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission based on the timing order of sending the scheduling information and the second scheduling information, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0312] Aspect 30: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission based on a first TDRA, a second TDRA, the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first TDRA associated with the first transmission, and wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second TDRA associated with the second transmission.

[0313] Aspect 31: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein communicating one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: communicating either the first transmission or the second transmission associated with a higher priority level based on the first transmission including a first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including a second dynamically scheduled transmission, according to the conflict resolution.

[0314] Aspect 32: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the second transmission based on the conflict resolution, the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0315] Aspect 33: According to the method of aspect 22, wherein conveying one of the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval comprises: conveying the first transmission based on the conflict resolution, the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission comprising a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission comprising a second dynamically scheduled transmission.

[0316] Aspect 34: The method according to any one of Aspects 18 to 33, wherein sending the scheduling information includes sending RRC signaling including the scheduling information.

[0317] Aspect 35: A first network entity for wireless communication, the first network entity comprising: at least one communication interface; and at least one processor coupled to the at least one communication interface, wherein the first network entity is configured to perform a method according to any one of aspects 1 to 17.

[0318] Aspect 36: An apparatus for wireless communication at a first network entity, the apparatus comprising at least one component for performing the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 17.

[0319] Aspect 37: A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon code for wireless communication, the code causing the first network entity to perform the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 17 when executed by the first network entity.

[0320] Aspect 38: A first network entity for wireless communication, the first network entity comprising: at least one communication interface; and at least one processor coupled to the at least one communication interface, wherein the first network entity is configured to perform a method according to any one of aspects 18 to 34.

[0321] Aspect 39: An apparatus for wireless communication at a first network entity, the apparatus comprising at least one component for performing the method according to any one of aspects 18 to 34.

[0322] Aspect 40: A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon code for wireless communication, the code causing the first network entity to perform the method according to any one of aspects 18 to 34 when executed by the first network entity.

[0323] The methods described herein depict possible specific implementations, and the operations and steps can be rearranged or otherwise modified, and other specific implementations are also possible. Furthermore, aspects from two or more methods can be combined.

[0324] While aspects of LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR systems may be described for illustrative purposes, and the terms LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR may be used in most of the description, the techniques described herein are also applicable to networks outside of LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR networks. For example, the techniques described can be applied to a variety of other wireless communication systems, such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and other systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0325] The information and signals described herein can be represented using any of a variety of different techniques and methods. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips mentioned throughout this specification can be represented by voltage, current, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or magnetic particles, light fields or optical particles, or any combination thereof.

[0326] The various exemplary blocks and components described herein can be implemented or performed using a general-purpose processor, DSP, ASIC, CPU, FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic component, discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in alternative embodiments, the processor may be any processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. The processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors combined with a DSP core, or any other such configuration).

[0327] The functions described herein can be implemented using hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented using software executed by a processor, these functions can be stored as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium, or transmitted using one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Other examples and specific implementations are within the scope of this disclosure and the claims. For example, due to the nature of software, the functions described herein can be implemented using software executed by a processor, hardware, firmware, hardwiring, or any combination of these. Features implementing the functions can also be physically located in different locations, including portions distributed such that the functions are implemented in different physical locations.

[0328] Computer-readable media include both non-transitory computer storage media and communication media, with the latter including any medium that facilitates the transfer of a computer program from one location to another. Non-transitory storage media can be any available medium accessible by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. By way of example, and not limitation, non-transitory computer-readable media can include RAM, ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compressed optical disc (CD) ROM or other optical disc storage devices, magnetic disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transitory medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code components in the form of instructions or data structures, and that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. Furthermore, any connection is appropriately referred to as computer-readable media. For example, if software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included within the definition of computer-readable media. As used herein, disks and optical discs include CDs, laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs. Disks can magnetically reproduce data, and optical discs can optically reproduce data using lasers. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0329] As used herein, the term "or" is inclusive unless restrictive language is used relative to the listed alternatives. For example, a reference to "X is based on A or B" should be interpreted as including, within its scope, X is based on A, X is based on B, and X is based on both A and B. In this respect, a reference to "X is based on A or B" means "at least one of A or B" or "one or more of A or B," because "or" is inclusive. Similarly, a reference to "X is based on A, B, or C" should be interpreted as including, within its scope, X is based on A, X is based on B, X is based on C, X is based on both A and B, X is based on both A and C, X is based on both B and C, and X is based on both A, B, and C. In this respect, a reference to "X is based on A, B, or C" means "at least one of A, B, or C" or "one or more of A, B, or C," because "or" is inclusive. As an example of restrictive language, the reference to “X is based on either A or B” should be interpreted as including, within its scope, both X based on A and X based on B, but excluding X based on both A and B. Furthermore, as used herein, the phrase “based on” should not be interpreted as a reference to a closed set of information, one or more conditions, one or more factors, etc. In other words, the phrase “based on A” (where “A” can be information, conditions, factors, etc.) should be interpreted as “based on at least A”, unless specifically stated differently. Similarly, as used herein, the phrase “set” should be understood to include the possibility of a set having one member. That is, the phrase “set” should be understood in the same way as “one or more” or “at least one of”.

[0330] The term "determine" encompasses a variety of actions, and therefore, "determine" can include calculation, computation, processing, derivation, investigation, searching (such as by searching in a table, database, or other data structure), ascertainment, and similar actions. Furthermore, "determine" can include receiving (e.g., receiving information), accessing (e.g., accessing data stored in memory), etc. Additionally, "determine" can include parsing, acquiring, selecting, choosing, building, and other similar actions.

[0331] When referring to one or more elements that perform functions (e.g., steps of a method), one element may perform all functions, or more than one element may jointly perform these functions. When more than one element jointly performs these functions, each function does not need to be performed by every single element (e.g., different functions may be performed by different elements), and / or each function does not need to be performed by only one element as a whole (e.g., different elements may perform different sub-functions of a function). Similarly, when referring to one or more elements configured to cause another element (e.g., a device) to perform functions, one element may be configured to cause another element to perform all functions, or more than one element may be jointly configured to cause another element to perform these functions.

[0332] When referring to an entity that performs or is configured to perform functions (e.g., steps of a method) (e.g., any entity or device described herein), the entity may be configured to cause one or more elements (individually or collectively) to perform those functions. One or more components of the entity may include at least one memory, at least one processor, at least one communication interface, another component configured to perform one or more of those functions, and / or any combination thereof. When referring to an entity that performs functions, the entity may be configured to cause one component to perform all functions, or to cause more than one component to perform those functions collectively. When the entity is configured to cause more than one component to perform those functions collectively, each function does not need to be performed by every single component (e.g., different functions may be performed by different components), and / or each function does not need to be performed by only one component overall (e.g., different components may perform different sub-functions of a function).

[0333] In the accompanying drawings, similar components or features may have the same reference numerals. Furthermore, various components of the same type can be distinguished by adding a dash after the reference numerals and a second numeral for differentiation between similar components. If only the first reference numeral is used in the description, the description can be applied to any of the similar components having the same first reference numeral, regardless of the second or other subsequent reference numerals.

[0334] This document describes exemplary configurations in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and does not represent all examples that can be implemented or are within the scope of the claims. The terms "aspect" or "example" as used herein mean "used as an aspect, example, instance, or illustration," and not "preferred" or "advantageous over other aspects." Detailed descriptions include specific details to provide an understanding of the described techniques. However, these techniques can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concepts of the described examples.

[0335] The description herein is provided to enable those skilled in the art to implement or use this disclosure. Various modifications to this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this 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. A first network entity for wireless communication, the first network entity comprising: At least one communication interface; and At least one processor, said at least one processor being coupled to said at least one communication interface, wherein said first network entity is configured to: Receive control information, the control information including an indication of a time interval associated with subband full-duplex communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information also includes an indication of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity. In the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity is received, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; as well as Based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction, communication with the second network entity is conducted via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method, wherein, in order to communicate with the second network entity via the time interval, the first network entity is configured as follows: According to the conflict resolution, the first transmission is conveyed via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources.

2. The first network entity of claim 1, wherein, according to the conflict resolution, the time interval is associated with the first transmission and the second communication direction, the time interval includes a flexible time interval type, and wherein the transmission of the first transmission via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources is based on the time interval including the flexible time interval type.

3. The first network entity according to claim 1, wherein, in order to receive the scheduling information, the first network entity is configured to receive downlink control information including the scheduling information, and wherein, in order to communicate with the second network entity via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the first transmission is conveyed via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on the downlink control information, including the scheduling information.

4. The first network entity according to claim 1, wherein the first network entity is configured as follows: Second scheduling information for a second transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity is received in the time interval and the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, and wherein, In order to communicate with the second network entity via the time interval, the at least one processor is configured to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

5. The first network entity according to claim 4, wherein the first transmission includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the second transmission is conveyed based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

6. The first network entity of claim 4, wherein the first transmission includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, either the first transmission or the second transmission associated with the higher priority level is communicated based on the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

7. The first network entity of claim 4, wherein the first transmission includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the first transmission is conveyed based on the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

8. The first network entity of claim 4, wherein the first transmission includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the second transmission is conveyed based on the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

9. The first network entity of claim 4, wherein the first transmission includes semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes dynamically scheduled transmission, or wherein the first transmission includes the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes the semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein... In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the dynamically scheduled transmission is conveyed based on either the first transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission.

10. The first network entity of claim 4, wherein the first transmission includes semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes dynamically scheduled transmission, or wherein the first transmission includes the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes the semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the second transmission is conveyed based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission.

11. The first network entity of claim 4, wherein the first transmission includes a first dynamically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second dynamically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, one of the first transmission or the second transmission is conveyed based on the timing order of receiving the scheduling information and the second scheduling information, the first transmission including the first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the second dynamically scheduled transmission.

12. The first network entity of claim 4, wherein the first transmission includes a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and wherein the second transmission includes a second dynamically scheduled transmission, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of a first time-domain resource allocation associated with the first transmission, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of a second time-domain resource allocation associated with the second transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, one of the first transmission or the second transmission is conveyed based on the first time-domain resource allocation and the second time-domain resource allocation, the first transmission including the first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the second dynamically scheduled transmission.

13. The first network entity of claim 1, wherein, in order to receive the scheduling information, the first network entity is configured to receive radio resource control signaling including the scheduling information.

14. A first network entity for wireless communication, the first network entity comprising: At least one communication interface; and At least one processor, said at least one processor being coupled to said at least one communication interface, wherein said first network entity is configured to: Send control information, the control information including an indication of a time interval associated with subband full-duplex communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information also includes an indication of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity. In the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity is transmitted, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; as well as Based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction, communication with the second network entity is conducted via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method, wherein, in order to communicate with the second network entity via the time interval, the first network entity is configured as follows: According to the conflict resolution, the first transmission is conveyed via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources.

15. The first network entity of claim 14, wherein, according to the conflict resolution, the time interval is associated with the first transmission and the second communication direction, the time interval includes a flexible time interval type, and wherein the transmission of the first transmission via the second set of the time interval and frequency resources is based on the time interval including the flexible time interval type.

16. The first network entity of claim 14, wherein, in order to send the scheduling information, the first network entity is configured to send downlink control information including the scheduling information, and wherein, in order to communicate with the second network entity via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the first transmission is conveyed via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources based on the downlink control information, including the scheduling information according to the conflict resolution.

17. The first network entity of claim 14, wherein the first network entity is configured to: In the time interval and the first set of frequency resources for the time interval, second scheduling information for a second transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity is transmitted, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of the second transmission associated with the first communication direction, and wherein, In order to communicate with the second network entity via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval according to the conflict resolution.

18. The first network entity of claim 17, wherein the first transmission includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the second transmission is conveyed based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction, the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

19. The first network entity of claim 17, wherein the first transmission includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, either the first transmission or the second transmission associated with the higher priority level is communicated based on the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

20. The first network entity of claim 17, wherein the first transmission includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the first transmission is conveyed based on the second communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the first communication direction, the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

21. The first network entity of claim 17, wherein the first transmission includes a first semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the second transmission is conveyed based on the first communication direction being associated with a higher priority than the second communication direction, the first transmission including the first semi-statically scheduled transmission, and the second transmission including the second semi-statically scheduled transmission.

22. The first network entity of claim 17, wherein the first transmission includes semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes dynamically scheduled transmission, or wherein the first transmission includes the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes the semi-statically scheduled transmission, wherein... In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the dynamically scheduled transmission is conveyed based on either the first transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission.

23. The first network entity of claim 17, wherein the first transmission includes semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes dynamically scheduled transmission, or wherein the first transmission includes the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission includes the semi-statically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, the second transmission is conveyed based on the second transmission being associated with the first communication direction and the first transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission, or the first transmission including the dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the semi-statically scheduled transmission.

24. The first network entity of claim 17, wherein the first transmission includes a first dynamically scheduled transmission, wherein the second transmission includes a second dynamically scheduled transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, one of the first transmission or the second transmission is conveyed based on the timing order of sending the scheduling information and the second scheduling information, the first transmission including the first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the second dynamically scheduled transmission.

25. The first network entity of claim 17, wherein the first transmission includes a first dynamically scheduled transmission, and wherein the second transmission includes a second dynamically scheduled transmission, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of a first time-domain resource allocation associated with the first transmission, wherein the second scheduling information includes an indication of a second time-domain resource allocation associated with the second transmission, and wherein, In order to transmit either the first transmission or the second transmission via the time interval, the first network entity is configured to: According to the conflict resolution, one of the first transmission or the second transmission is conveyed based on the first time-domain resource allocation and the second time-domain resource allocation, the first transmission including the first dynamically scheduled transmission and the second transmission including the second dynamically scheduled transmission.

26. The first network entity of claim 14, wherein, in order to transmit the scheduling information, the first network entity is configured to transmit radio resource control signaling including the scheduling information.

27. A method for wireless communication at a first network entity, the method comprising: Receive control information, the control information including an indication of a time interval associated with subband full-duplex communication for a second network entity, wherein the control information also includes an indication of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of the first network entity. In the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity is received, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; as well as Based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction, communication with the second network entity is carried out via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method. The communication with the second network entity via the time interval includes: According to the conflict resolution, the first transmission is conveyed via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources.

28. A method for wireless communication at a first network entity, the method comprising: Send control information, the control information including an indication of a time interval associated with subband full-duplex communication for the first network entity, wherein the control information also includes an indication of a first set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a first communication direction and a second set of frequency resources for the time interval associated with a second communication direction, and wherein the control information includes an indication of the time interval associated with the first communication direction of the second network entity. In the time interval and the second set of frequency resources for the time interval, scheduling information for a first transmission between the first network entity and the second network entity is transmitted, wherein the scheduling information includes an indication of the first transmission being associated with the second communication direction; as well as Based on the association of the time interval with the first communication direction and the association of the first transmission with the second communication direction, communication with the second network entity is carried out via the time interval according to a conflict resolution method. The communication with the second network entity via the time interval includes: According to the conflict resolution, the first transmission is conveyed via the second set of time intervals and frequency resources.

29. An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising components for performing the steps of the method according to claim 27 or 28.

30. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a network entity, cause the network entity to perform the method according to claim 27 or 28.

31. A computer program product comprising instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a network entity, cause the network entity to perform the method according to claim 27 or 28.

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