Configuration grant and semi-persistent scheduling for frequent bandwidth partial and component carrier switching

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A communication device, such as a user equipment (UE), may receive a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to BWP handover between multiple BWPs, to be applied to CC handover between multiple CCs, or both. The at least one transmission configuration may be associated with a plurality of scheduled transmissions, such as semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) or configuration grant (CG) transmissions, associated with the BWP or CC configuration. The UE may then receive a handover command to handover from the first BWP to the second BWP, from the first CC to the second CC, or both. The UE may then transmit one or more scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

Description

[0001] Cross-references

[0002] This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. patent application No. 17 / 968,257, entitled “CONFIGURED GRANT AND SEMI-PERSISTENT SCHEDULING FOR FREQUENT BANDWIDTH PART AND COMPONENT CARRIER SWITCHING,” filed by Abotabl et al. on October 18, 2022, which is assigned to the assignee of this application and is expressly incorporated herein by reference. Background Art

[0003] The following relates to wireless communications, including managing periodically scheduled transmissions associated with different time and frequency resources in a wireless communication system.

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

[0005] A method for wireless communication at a UE is described. The method may include receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switching between a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs), to be applied to a CC switching between a plurality of component carriers (CCs), or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of a plurality of scheduled transmissions. In some examples, the UE may receive a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. In some examples, the UE may transmit one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of a plurality of scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0006] An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The processor may be configured to receive a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switch between multiple BWPs, to be applied to a CC switch between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions. In some examples, the processor may be configured to receive a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. In some examples, the processor may be configured to send one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0007] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus may include a component for receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switch between multiple BWPs, to be applied to a CC switch between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions. The apparatus may include a component for receiving a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. In some examples, the apparatus may include a component for transmitting one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0008] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE is described. The code may include instructions that can be executed by a processor to perform the following actions: receive a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration to be applied to BWP switching between multiple BWPs, to be applied to CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration is associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions. In some examples, the code may include instructions that can be executed by the processor that is also configured to perform the following actions: receive a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. In some examples, the code may include instructions that can be executed by the processor that is also configured to perform the following actions: send one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0009] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration includes an uplink configuration grant (CG) configuration, a semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) configuration, or both.

[0010] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the control message also includes an index identifying each BWP of the plurality of BWPs or each CC of the plurality of CCs to which the at least one transmission configuration applies.

[0011] In some examples of methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP. In some examples, the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium may include further operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: based on the activation, transmitting the one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or both.

[0012] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmit configuration includes a single transmit configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both.

[0013] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first BWP, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second BWP.

[0014] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first CC and the second CC, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first CC, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second CC.

[0015] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmit configuration includes a first transmit configuration for the first BWP and a second transmit configuration for the second BWP, a first transmit configuration for the first CC and the second transmit configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0016] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP. In some examples, the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media may include further operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: receiving the release command, the deactivation command, or both, the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicating release or deactivation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both. In some examples, the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media may include further operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: deactivating at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions according to the release command, the deactivation command, or both.

[0017] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP. In some examples, the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media may include further operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: after the defined time period, using a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both to communicate the scheduled transmissions in the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0018] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the plurality of CCs includes one or more CCs that at least partially overlap in the frequency domain or may not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0019] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration may indicate a link between the plurality of BWPs, the plurality of CCs, or both.

[0020] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more MCS parameters, one or more periodic parameters, or any combination thereof.

[0021] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the control message includes a radio resource control (RRC) message.

[0022] A method for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The method may include outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at a UE. In some examples, the method may include outputting a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. In some examples, the method may include obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions based on the at least one transmission configuration.

[0023] An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. In some examples, the processor may be configured to output a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration being used for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at a UE. In some examples, the processor may be configured to output a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. In some examples, the processor may be configured to obtain one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0024] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus may include a component for outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at a UE. The apparatus may also include a component for outputting a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. In some examples, the processor may also include a component for obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions based on the at least one transmission configuration.

[0025] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The code may include instructions that can be executed by a processor to perform the following actions: output a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration is used for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, and the at least one transmission configuration is associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at a UE. In some examples, the code may include instructions that can be executed by the processor to perform the following actions: output a switching command from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. In some examples, the code may include instructions that can be executed by the processor to perform the following actions: obtain one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0026] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmit configuration includes an uplink CG configuration, an SPS configuration, or both.

[0027] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the control message also includes an index identifying each BWP of the plurality of BWPs or each CC of the plurality of CCs to which the at least one transmission configuration applies.

[0028] In some examples of methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP. In some examples, the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium may include further operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: based on the activation, obtaining the one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or both.

[0029] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmit configuration includes a single transmit configuration to be applied to the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both.

[0030] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmit configuration includes a common transmit configuration to be applied to the first BWP and the second BWP, and the at least one transmit configuration also indicates a first dedicated transmit configuration for the first BWP and a second dedicated transmit configuration for the second BWP.

[0031] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first CC and the second CC, and a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first CC and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second CC.

[0032] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmit configuration includes a first transmit configuration for the first BWP and a second transmit configuration for the second BWP, a first transmit configuration for the first CC and the second transmit configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0033] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP. In some examples, the method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium may include further operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: outputting the release command, the deactivation command, or both, the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicating release or deactivation of at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0034] In some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP. In some examples, the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media may include further operations, features, components, or instructions for performing the following actions: after the defined time period, using a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both to communicate the scheduled transmissions in the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0035] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the plurality of CCs includes one or more CCs that at least partially overlap in the frequency domain or may not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0036] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration may indicate a link between the plurality of BWPs, the plurality of CCs, or both.

[0037] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the at least one transmission configuration includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more MCS parameters, one or more periodic parameters, or any combination thereof.

[0038] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the control message includes an RRC message. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] Figure 1 and Figure 2 An example of a wireless communication system supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0040] FIG. 3A to FIG. 3C An example of BWP configuration and CC configuration supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0041] FIG. 4A to FIG. 4D An example BWP switching configuration supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0042] FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C An example BWP configuration sharing implementation supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0043] Figure 6 An example of a transmission configuration activation scheme supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0044] Figure 7 An example of CC transmission configuration supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0045] Figure 8 An example of a process flow supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0046] Fig. 9 and Fig.10 A diagram of a device supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0047] Fig.11 A diagram of a communication manager supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching is shown in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0048] Fig.12 A diagram of a system including devices supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0049] Fig.13 and Fig.14 A diagram of a device supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0050] Fig.15 A diagram of a communication manager supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching is shown in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0051] Fig.16 A diagram of a system including devices supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0052] Figures 17 to 21 A flow chart illustrating a method of supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] Some wireless communication systems may implement energy-saving techniques to improve network signaling overhead and overall energy consumption. Some such energy-saving techniques may include dynamic (e.g., RRC-configured) switching between different communication configurations. For example, a communication device may implement different reference signaling configurations (e.g., channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) configurations, demodulation reference signal (DMRS) configurations, tracking reference signal (TRS) configurations, and other reference signal configurations), antenna port configurations, transmit power configurations, and the like. In some examples, these different reference signaling configurations may be configured to be used by the communication device via a BWP or CC configuration.

[0054] To support dynamic switching between such configurations, the communication device and the network may support frequent switching between multiple different BWPs or CCs (e.g., the device may receive a switching command to change from a first active BWP or CC to a second active BWP or CC and then back to the first BWP or CC). For example, the communication device may switch between one or more BWPs or CCs as frequently as possible when the switching can provide power savings for the communication device, the network, or both, or based on a configured threshold switching periodicity. In some cases, each BWP or CC may be configured with a different BWP or CC configuration, for example, each BWP or CC may be configured by RRC with a different semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) or CG configuration grant (CG) configuration, time domain allocation parameters, frequency domain allocation parameters, MCS parameters, and periodicity parameters.

[0055] However, in some cases, frequent switching between different BWPs or CCs may introduce signaling interruption when switching occurs during an activated transmission configuration for one or more scheduled transmissions (such as an SPS or CG configuration that schedules SPS or CG communications within a BWP or CC). For example, the UE may decode a downlink control channel to obtain downlink control information (DCI) (e.g., an activation DCI) that includes a grant or assignment for retransmission or for activating or reactivating a first SPS or CG configuration when operating in a first BWP or CC, and then switch to a different BWP or CC that is a different SPS or CG configuration, the UE may deactivate the first SPS or CG configuration and activate a second SPS or CG configuration. Such activation and deactivation of SPS or CG configurations may reduce the overall communication efficiency of SPS or CG communications scheduled by the corresponding SPS or CG configuration (e.g., the SPS or CG may be dropped or otherwise interrupted based on the switching) and may increase signaling overhead and power consumption based on the transmission of multiple different activation DCIs for different SPS or CG configurations.

[0056] In order to support efficient scheduling of SPS and CG communications via corresponding SPS or CG configurations for relatively frequent BWP or CC switching, a communication device such as a UE may receive a configuration (e.g., via RRC) for an uplink CG or uplink SPS bound to (e.g., associated with) more than one BWP or CC. For example, the UE may receive (via an index) a configuration of multiple BWPs or CCs indicating that the UE should apply a specific SPS or CG configuration. In such cases, the UE may receive a single activation DCI to activate the SPS or CG across multiple BWPs or CCs, and may maintain the activated SPS or CG after switching to a different BWP or CC. In some examples, the SPS or CG configuration may be configured under the CC configuration or may be configured under one of the BWP configurations. In some other examples, the SPS or CG configuration may be partially shared between CCs or BWPs.

[0057] Such dynamic configuration of SPS, CG, or both across multiple different BWPs or CCs can improve overall network signaling overhead and network power consumption. For example, when frequent BWP or CG switching is configured for a UE, the network can reduce the total number of activation DCI or other activation signaling used to activate SPS or CG. In addition, the described techniques can reduce the complexity of the UE because the UE can apply relatively fewer SPS or CG configurations during frequent BWP or CG switching. Additionally or alternatively, the techniques described herein can support enhanced coordination of scheduled transmissions between wireless devices, and can increase the continuity and reliability of SPS or CG communications at the UE because the UE can maintain ongoing SPS or CG communications during frequent BWP or CC switching without deactivating and reactivating multiple SPS or CG configurations.

[0058] Various aspects of the present disclosure are first described in the context of a wireless communication system. Various aspects of the present disclosure are further illustrated and described with reference to BWP and CC configurations for CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching, BWP switching configurations, BWP configuration sharing implementations, transmission configuration activation schemes, CC transmission configurations, process flows, device diagrams, system diagrams, and flow charts.

[0059] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system 100 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. The wireless communication system 100 may include one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, and a core network 130. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may be a long term evolution (LTE) network, an advanced LTE (LTE-A) network, an LTE-A Pro network, a new radio (NR) network, or a network operating according to other systems and radio technologies including future systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0060] The network entities 105 may be dispersed throughout a geographic area to form the wireless communication system 100, and may include devices in different forms or with different capabilities. In various examples, the network entities 105 may be referred to as network elements, mobility elements, radio access network (RAN) nodes, or network equipment, among other nomenclatures, and may include a network entity communication manager 102. In some examples, the network entities 105 and the UE 115 may communicate wirelessly via one or more communication links 125 (e.g., radio frequency (RF) access links). For example, the network entity 105 may support a coverage area 110 (e.g., a geographic coverage area) within which the UE 115 and the network entity 105 may establish one or more communication links 125. The coverage area 110 may be an example of a geographic area over which the network entity 105 and the UE 115 may support signaling using the UE communication manager 101 according to one or more radio access technologies (RATs).

[0061] The UEs 115 may be dispersed throughout the coverage area 110 of the wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 may be stationary or mobile or both stationary and mobile at different times. The UEs 115 may be devices in different forms or with different capabilities. Figure 1 Some example UEs 115 are illustrated in FIG. 1. The UEs 115 described herein may be capable of supporting communications with various types of devices, such as Figure 1 Other UEs 115 or network entities 105 are shown.

[0062] As described herein, a node of the wireless communication system 100 (which may be referred to as a network node or a wireless node) may be a network entity 105 (e.g., any network entity described herein), a UE 115 (e.g., any UE described herein), a network controller, an apparatus, a device, a computing system, one or more components, or another suitable processing entity configured to perform any of the techniques described herein. For example, the node may be a UE 115. As another example, the node may be a network entity 105. As another example, a first node may be configured to communicate with a second node or a third node. In one aspect of this example, the first node may be a UE 115, the second node may be a network entity 105, and the third node may be a UE 115. In another aspect of this example, the first node may be a UE 115, the second node may be a network entity 105, and the third node may be a network entity 105. In other aspects of this example, the first node, the second node, and the third node may be different relative to these examples. Similarly, references to UE 115, network entity 105, apparatus, device, computing system, etc. may include disclosure of UE 115, network entity 105, apparatus, device, computing system, etc. as nodes. For example, a disclosure that UE 115 is configured to receive information from network entity 105 also discloses that the first node is configured to receive information from a second node.

[0063] As described herein, a node of the wireless communication system 100 (which may be referred to as a network node or a wireless node) may be a network entity 105 (e.g., any network entity described herein), a UE 115 (e.g., any UE described herein), a network controller, an apparatus, a device, a computing system, one or more components, or another suitable processing entity configured to perform any of the techniques described herein. For example, the node may be a UE 115. As another example, the node may be a network entity 105. As another example, a first node may be configured to communicate with a second node or a third node. In one aspect of this example, the first node may be a UE 115, the second node may be a network entity 105, and the third node may be a UE 115. In another aspect of this example, the first node may be a UE 115, the second node may be a network entity 105, and the third node may be a network entity 105. In other aspects of this example, the first node, the second node, and the third node may be different relative to these examples. Similarly, references to UE 115, network entity 105, apparatus, device, computing system, etc. may include disclosure of UE 115, network entity 105, apparatus, device, computing system, etc. as nodes. For example, a disclosure that UE 115 is configured to receive information from network entity 105 also discloses that the first node is configured to receive information from a second node.

[0064] Consistent with the present disclosure, once a specific example is expanded according to the present disclosure (e.g., a UE is configured to receive information from a base station and it is also disclosed 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 inversely, but in a broad, open-ended manner. In the above example where a UE is configured to receive information from a network entity and it is also disclosed that a first network node is configured to receive information from a second network node, the first network node may refer to a first UE configured to receive information, a first base station, a first device, a first equipment, a first computing system, a first one or more components, a first processing entity, etc.; and the second network node may refer to a second UE, a second base station, a second device, a second equipment, a second computing system, a second one or more components, a second processing entity, etc.

[0065] As described herein, different terms may be used in various aspects to describe the communication 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 the present disclosure, disclosure that the first network node is configured to send information to the 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 the present disclosure, disclosure that the first network node is configured to send information to the second network node includes disclosure that the second network node is configured to receive, obtain, or decode information provided, transmitted, output, communicated, or sent by the first network node.

[0066] In some examples, the network entities 105 may communicate with the core network 130 or with each other or both. For example, the network entities 105 may communicate with the core network 130 via one or more backhaul communication links 120 (e.g., according to S1, N2, N3 or other interface protocols). In some examples, the network entities 105 may communicate with each other via the backhaul communication links 120 (e.g., according to X2, Xn or other interface protocols) directly (e.g., directly between the network entities 105) or indirectly (e.g., via the core network 130). In some examples, the network entities 105 may communicate with each other via the midhaul communication links 162 (e.g., according to the midhaul interface protocol) or the fronthaul communication links 168 (e.g., according to the fronthaul interface protocol) or any combination thereof. The backhaul communication links 120, the midhaul communication links 162, or the fronthaul communication links 168 may be or include one or more wired links (e.g., electrical links, optical fiber links), one or more wireless links (e.g., radio links, wireless optical links), etc. or various combinations thereof. UE 115 may communicate with core network 130 via communication link 155 .

[0067] One or more of the network entities 105 described herein may include or may be referred to as a base station 140 (e.g., a transceiver base station, a radio base station, an NR base station, an access point, a radio transceiver, a Node B, an evolved Node B (eNB), a next-generation Node B, or a gigabit Node B (any of which may be referred to as a gNB), a 5G NB, a next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), a home Node B, a home evolved Node B, or other suitable terminology). In some examples, the network entity 105 (e.g., a base station 140) may be implemented in an aggregated (e.g., monolithic, stand-alone) base station architecture, which may be configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically integrated within a single network entity 105 (e.g., a single RAN node, such as a base station 140).

[0068] In some examples, the network entity 105 may be implemented in a disaggregated architecture (e.g., a disaggregated base station architecture, a disaggregated RAN architecture) that may be configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically distributed between two or more network entities 105, such as an integrated access backhaul (IAB) network, an open RAN (O-RAN) (e.g., a network configuration sponsored by the O-RAN Alliance), or a virtualized RAN (vRAN) (e.g., a cloud RAN (C-RAN)). For example, the network entity 105 may include one or more of the following: a central unit (CU) 160, a distributed unit (DU) 165, a radio unit (RU) 170, a RAN intelligent controller (RIC) 175 (e.g., a near real-time RIC (near RT RIC), a non-real-time RIC (non-RT RIC)), a service management and orchestration (SMO) 180 system, or any combination thereof. The RU 170 may also be referred to as a radio head, a smart radio head, a remote radio head (RRH), a remote radio unit (RRU), or a transmit receive point (TRP). One or more components of the network entity 105 in the decomposed RAN architecture may be co-located, or one or more components of the network entity 105 may be located in distributed locations (e.g., separate physical locations). In some examples, one or more network entities 105 of the decomposed RAN architecture may be implemented as virtual units (e.g., virtual CU (VCU), virtual DU (VDU), virtual RU (VRU)).

[0069] The functional split between CU 160, DU 165, and RU 170 is flexible and may support different functions, depending on which functions (e.g., network layer functions, protocol layer functions, baseband functions, RF functions, and any combination thereof) are performed at CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170. For example, a functional split of a protocol stack may be employed between CU 160 and DU 165, such that CU 160 may support one or more layers of a protocol stack and DU 165 may support one or more different layers of a protocol stack. In some examples, CU 160 may host higher protocol layer (e.g., layer 3 (L3), layer 2 (L2)) functions and signaling (e.g., radio resource control (RRC), service data adaptation protocol (SDAP), packet data convergence protocol (PDCP)). The CU 160 may be connected to one or more DUs 165 or RUs 170, and the one or more DUs 165 or RUs 170 may host lower protocol layers, such as layer 1 (L1) (e.g., physical (PHY) layer) or L2 (e.g., radio link control (RLC) layer, medium access control (MAC) layer) functions and signaling, and may each be at least partially controlled by the CU 160. Additionally or alternatively, a functional split of the protocol stack may be employed between the DU 165 and the RU 170, such that the DU 165 may support one or more layers of the protocol stack, and the RU 170 may support one or more different layers of the protocol stack. The DU 165 may support one or more different cells (e.g., via one or more RUs 170). In some cases, the functional split between CU 160 and DU 165 or between DU 165 and RU 170 may be within the protocol layer (e.g., some functions of the protocol layer may be performed by one of CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170, while other functions of the protocol layer are performed by different ones of CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170). CU 160 may be further functionally split into CU control plane (CU-CP) and CU user plane (CU-UP) functions. CU 160 may be connected to one or more DUs 165 via midhaul communication links 162 (e.g., F1, F1-c, F1-u), and DU 165 may be connected to one or more RUs 170 via fronthaul communication links 168 (e.g., open fronthaul (FH) interface). In some examples, midhaul communication link 162 or fronthaul communication link 168 may be implemented based on an interface (e.g., a channel) between layers of a protocol stack supported by respective network entities 105 that communicate via such communication links.

[0070] In some wireless communication systems (e.g., wireless communication system 100), infrastructure and spectrum resources for radio access may support wireless backhaul link capabilities to supplement wired backhaul connections, thereby providing an IAB network architecture (e.g., to core network 130). In some cases, in an IAB network, one or more network entities 105 (e.g., IAB nodes 104) may be partially controlled by each other. One or more IAB nodes 104 may be referred to as donor entities or IAB donors. One or more DUs 165 or one or more RUs 170 may be controlled in part by one or more CUs 160 associated with a donor network entity 105 (e.g., donor base station 140). One or more donor network entities 105 (e.g., IAB donors) may communicate with one or more additional network entities 105 (e.g., IAB nodes 104) via supported access and backhaul links (e.g., backhaul communication links 120). The IAB node 104 may include an IAB mobile terminal (IAB-MT) controlled (e.g., scheduled) by a coupled IAB donor's DU 165. The IAB-MT may include an independent set of antennas for relaying communications with the UE 115, or may share the same antennas of the IAB node 104 (e.g., of the RU 170) for access via the DU 165 of the IAB node 104 (e.g., referred to as a virtual IAB-MT (vIAB-MT)). In some examples, the IAB node 104 may include a DU 165 that supports communication links with additional entities (e.g., IAB node 104, UE 115) within a relay chain or configuration (e.g., downstream) of the access network. In such cases, one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture (e.g., one or more IAB nodes 104 or components of the IAB node 104) may be configured to operate according to the techniques described herein.

[0071] For example, an access network (AN) or RAN may include an access node (e.g., an IAB donor), communications between an IAB node 104, and one or more UEs 115. The IAB donor may facilitate connectivity between the core network 130 and the AN (e.g., via a wired or wireless connection to the core network 130). That is, the IAB donor may refer to a RAN node having a wired or wireless connection to the core network 130. The IAB donor may include a CU 160 and at least one DU 165 (e.g., and RU 170), wherein the CU 160 may communicate with the core network 130 via an interface (e.g., a backhaul link). The IAB donor and the IAB node 104 may communicate via an F1 interface according to a protocol defining signaling messages (e.g., an F1 AP protocol). Additionally or alternatively, CU 160 may communicate with the core network via an interface (which may be an example of a portion of a backhaul link) and may communicate with other CUs 160 (e.g., CU 160 associated with an alternative IAB donor) via an Xn-C interface (which may be an example of a portion of a backhaul link).

[0072] An IAB node 104 may refer to a RAN node that provides IAB functionality (e.g., access for UE 115, wireless self-backhaul capabilities, etc.). The DU 165 may act as a distributed scheduling node toward child nodes associated with the IAB node 104, and the IAB-MT may act as a scheduled node toward a parent node associated with the IAB node 104. That is, an IAB donor may be referred to as a parent node that communicates with one or more child nodes (e.g., the IAB donor may relay for UE transmissions through one or more other IAB nodes 104). Additionally or alternatively, depending on the relay chain or configuration of the AN, the IAB node 104 may also be referred to as a parent node or child node of other IAB nodes 104. Thus, the IAB-MT entity of the IAB node 104 may provide a Uu interface for the child IAB node 104 to receive signaling from the parent IAB node 104 , and a DU interface (eg, DU 165 ) may provide a Uu interface for the parent IAB node 104 to signal to the child IAB node 104 or the UE 115 .

[0073] For example, the IAB node 104 may be referred to as a parent node supporting communications for a child IAB node or as a child IAB node associated with an IAB donor, or both. The IAB donor may include a CU 160 having a wired or wireless connection (e.g., backhaul communication link 120) to the core network 130, and may act as a parent node of the IAB node 104. For example, the DU 165 of the IAB donor may relay the transmission to the UE 115 through the IAB node 104, or may directly signal the transmission to the UE 115, or both. The CU 160 of the IAB donor may signal the establishment of a communication link to the IAB node 104 via the F1 interface, and the IAB node 104 may schedule the transmission (e.g., the transmission relayed from the IAB donor to the UE 115) via the DU 165. That is, data may be relayed to and from the IAB node 104 via signaling via the NR Uu interface of the MT to the IAB node 104. Communications with the IAB node 104 may be scheduled by the DU 165 of the IAB donor, and communications with the IAB node 104 may be scheduled by the DU 165 of the IAB node 104 .

[0074] In the case where the techniques described herein are applied to the context of a decomposed RAN architecture, one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture may be configured to support CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein. For example, some operations described as being performed by UE 115 or network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140) may 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).

[0075] UE 115 may include or may be referred to as a mobile device, a wireless device, a remote device, a handheld device, or a subscriber device, or some other suitable term, where a "device" may also be referred to as a unit, a station, a terminal, or a client, etc. UE 115 may also include or may be referred to as a personal electronic device, such as a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a laptop computer, or a personal computer. In some examples, UE 115 may include or may be referred to as a wireless local loop (WLL) station, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, an Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or a machine type communication (MTC) device, etc., which may be implemented in various objects such as appliances or vehicles, meters, etc.

[0076] The UE 115 described herein may be capable of communicating with various types of devices such as other UEs 115, which may sometimes act as relays, as well as network entities 105 and network equipment including macro eNBs or gNBs, small cell eNBs or gNBs, or relay base stations, etc. Figure 1 shown.

[0077] The UE 115 and the network entity 105 may use resources associated with one or more carriers to wirelessly communicate with each other via one or more communication links 125 (e.g., access links). The term "carrier" may refer to a collection of RF spectrum resources having a physical layer structure defined to support the communication link 125. For example, a carrier for the communication link 125 may include a portion of an RF spectrum band (e.g., a BWP (BWP)) that operates according to one or more physical layer channels for a given radio access technology (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). Each physical layer channel may carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling for coordinating carrier operations, user data, or other signaling. The wireless communication system 100 may support communications with the UE 115 using carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. The UE 115 may be configured with multiple downlink CCs and one or more uplink CCs according to a carrier aggregation configuration. Carrier aggregation may be used with both frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) CCs. Communication between the network entity 105 and other devices may refer to communication between these devices and any portion (e.g., entity, sub-entity) of the network entity 105. For example, the terms "send," "receive," or "communicate" when referring to the network entity 105 may refer to any portion of a network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, CU 160, DU 165, RU 170) of a RAN communicating with another device (e.g., directly or via one or more other network entities 105).

[0078] In some examples, such as in a carrier aggregation configuration, a carrier may also have acquisition signaling or control signaling that coordinates the operation of other carriers. A carrier may be associated with a frequency channel (e.g., an Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) Absolute RF Channel Number (EARFCN)) and may be identified according to a channel raster for discovery by UE 115. A carrier may operate in a standalone mode, in which case initial acquisition and connection may be performed by UE 115 via the carrier, or a carrier may operate in a non-standalone mode, in which case the connection is anchored using a different carrier (e.g., a different carrier of the same or different radio access technology).

[0079] The communication link 125 shown in the wireless communication system 100 may include downlink transmissions (e.g., forward link transmissions) from the network entity 105 to the UE 115, uplink transmissions (e.g., return link transmissions) from the UE 115 to the network entity 105, or both, among other transmission configurations. A carrier may carry either downlink communications or uplink communications (e.g., in an FDD mode), or may be configured to carry both downlink communications and uplink communications (e.g., in a TDD mode).

[0080] A carrier may be associated with a particular bandwidth of the RF spectrum, and in some examples, the carrier bandwidth may be referred to as a "system bandwidth" of the carrier or wireless communication system 100. For example, the carrier bandwidth may be one of a set of bandwidths of carriers of a particular radio access technology (e.g., 1.4 megahertz (MHz), 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or 80 MHz). A device of the wireless communication system 100 (e.g., a network entity 105, a UE 115, or both) may have a hardware configuration that supports communications using a particular carrier bandwidth, or may be capable of being configured to support communications using one of the carrier bandwidths in the set of carrier bandwidths. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may include a network entity 105 or a UE 115 that supports concurrent communications using carriers associated with multiple carrier bandwidths. In some examples, each served UE 115 may be configured to operate using a portion (e.g., a subband, a BWP) or all of a carrier bandwidth.

[0081] The signal waveform transmitted via the carrier may include multiple subcarriers (e.g., using multi-carrier modulation (MCM) techniques, such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) or discrete Fourier transform spread OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM)). In a system using MCM techniques, a resource element may refer to a symbol period (e.g., the duration of a modulation symbol) and a resource of a subcarrier, in which case the symbol period and the subcarrier spacing may be inversely related. The number of bits carried by each resource element may depend on the modulation scheme (e.g., the order of the modulation scheme, the coding rate of the modulation scheme, or both), so that a relatively high number of resource elements (e.g., in the transmission duration) and a relatively high order modulation scheme may correspond to a relatively high rate of communication. Wireless communication resources may refer to a combination of RF spectrum resources, time resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and the use of multiple spatial resources may increase the data rate or data integrity used for communication with UE 115.

[0082] One or more parameter sets for a carrier may be supported, and the parameter sets may include subcarrier spacing (Δf) and cyclic prefixes. A carrier may be divided into one or more BWPs with the same or different parameter sets. In some examples, a UE 115 may be configured with multiple BWPs. In some examples, a single BWP for a carrier may be active at a given time, and communications of a UE 115 may be constrained to one or more active BWPs.

[0083] The time interval for the network entity 105 or the UE 115 may be expressed as a multiple of a basic time unit, which may be, for example, a sampling period T s =1 / (Δf max ·N f ) seconds, for which Δf max It can represent the supported subcarrier spacing, and N f The supported discrete Fourier transform (DFT) size may be indicated. Time intervals of the communication resources may be organized according to radio frames, each having a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame may be identified by a system frame number (SFN) (e.g., ranging from 0 to 1023).

[0084] The electromagnetic spectrum is typically subdivided into various categories, bands, channels, etc. based on frequency / wavelength. In 5G NR, two initial operating bands have been identified as frequency range designations FR1 (410 MHz to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (24.25 GHz to 52.6 GHz). It should be understood that, although a portion of FR1 is greater than 6 GHz, FR1 is often (interchangeably) referred to as the "sub-6 GHz" band in various documents and articles. A similar naming issue sometimes occurs with respect to FR2, which is often (interchangeably) referred to as the "millimeter wave" band in documents and articles, although different from the extremely high frequency (EHF) band (30 GHz-300 GHz) identified as the "millimeter wave" band by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

[0085] Frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are generally referred to as mid-band frequencies. Recent 5G NR research has identified the operating bands for these mid-band frequencies as frequency range designation FR3 (7.125GHz-24.25GHz). The bands falling within FR3 can inherit FR1 characteristics and / or FR2 characteristics, so the features of FR1 and / or FR2 can be effectively extended to mid-band frequencies. In addition, higher frequency bands are currently being explored to extend 5G NR operations to more than 52.6GHz. For example, three higher operating bands have been identified as frequency range designations FR4a or FR4-1 (52.6GHz-71GHz), FR4 (52.6GHz-114.25GHz) and FR5 (114.25GHz-300GHz). Each of these higher frequency bands falls within the EHF band.

[0086] In view of the above aspects, unless otherwise specifically stated, it should be understood that if used herein, the term "sub-6 GHz" and the like can broadly refer to frequencies that can be less than 6 GHz, can be within FR1, or can include mid-band frequencies. In addition, unless otherwise specifically stated, it should be understood that if the term "millimeter wave" and the like are used herein, they can broadly refer to frequencies that can include mid-band frequencies, can be within FR2, FR4, FR4-a or FR4-1 and / or FR5, or can be within the EHF band.

[0087] Each frame may include multiple consecutively numbered subframes or time slots, and each subframe or time slot may have the same duration. In some examples, the frame may be divided into subframes (e.g., in the time domain), and each subframe may be further divided into a certain number of time slots. Alternatively, each frame may include a variable number of time slots, and the number of time slots may depend on the subcarrier spacing. Each time slot may include a certain number of symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of the cyclic prefix appended in front of each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems 100, the time slot may be further divided into a plurality of micro time slots associated with one or more symbols. Excluding the cyclic prefix, each symbol period may be associated with one or more (e.g., N f The duration of a symbol period may depend on the subcarrier spacing or the operating frequency band.

[0088] A subframe, slot, mini-slot, or symbol may be the smallest scheduling unit (e.g., in the time domain) of the wireless communication system 100 and may be referred to as a transmission time interval (TTI). In some examples, the TTI duration (e.g., the number of symbol periods in a TTI) may be variable. Additionally or alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 may be dynamically selected (e.g., in a burst of a shortened TTI (sTTI)).

[0089] According to various techniques, physical channels may be multiplexed using carriers for communication. Physical control channels and physical data channels may be multiplexed for signaling via downlink carriers, for example, using one or more of a time division multiplexing (TDM) technique, a frequency division multiplexing (FDM) technique, or a hybrid TDM-FDM technique. A control region (e.g., a control resource set (CORESET)) of a physical control channel may be defined by a set of symbol periods and may extend across a system bandwidth of a carrier or a subset of that system bandwidth. One or more control regions (e.g., CORESETs) may be configured for a set of UEs 115. For example, one or more UEs in UE115 may monitor or search a control region to obtain control information according to one or more search space sets, and each search space set may include one or more control channel candidates in one or more aggregation levels arranged in a cascaded manner. The aggregation level of a control channel candidate may refer to the amount of control channel resources (e.g., control channel elements (CCEs)) associated with coded information for a control information format having a given payload size. The search space sets may include a common search space set configured for transmitting control information to multiple UEs 115 , and a UE-specific search space set for transmitting control information to a specific UE 115 .

[0090] The network entity 105 may provide communication coverage via one or more cells (e.g., macro cells, small cells, hot spots, or other types of cells, or any combination thereof). The term "cell" may refer to a logical communication entity used to communicate with the network entity 105 (e.g., using a carrier), and may be associated with an identifier (e.g., a physical cell identifier (PCID), a virtual cell identifier (VCID), or other cell identifier) ​​used to distinguish adjacent cells. In some examples, a cell may also refer to a coverage area 110 or a portion of a coverage area 110 (e.g., a sector) on which the logical communication entity operates. Depending on various factors such as the capabilities of the network entity 105, such cells may range from smaller areas (e.g., structures, subsets of structures) to larger areas. For example, a cell may be or may include a building, a subset of a building, or an external space between or overlapping coverage areas 110, and the like.

[0091] A macro cell may cover a relatively large geographic area (e.g., a radius of several kilometers) and may allow unrestricted access by a UE 115 through a service subscription with a network provider that supports the macro cell. A small cell may be associated with a lower power network entity 105 (e.g., a lower power base station 140) than a macro cell, and the small cell may operate using the same or different (e.g., licensed, unlicensed) frequency band as the macro cell. A small cell may provide unrestricted access to a UE 115 that has a service subscription with a network provider, or may provide restricted access to a UE 115 associated with a small cell (e.g., a UE 115 in a closed subscriber group (CSG), a UE 115 associated with a user in a home or office). A network entity 105 may support one or more cells, and may also use one or more CCs to support communications via one or more cells.

[0092] In some examples, a carrier may support multiple cells, and different cells may be configured according to different protocol types (e.g., MTC, narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)) that may provide access to different types of devices.

[0093] In some examples, the network entities 105 (e.g., base stations 140, RUs 170) may be mobile and thus provide communication coverage for mobile coverage areas 110. In some examples, different coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may overlap, but the different coverage areas 110 may be supported by the same network entity 105. In some other examples, overlapping coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may be supported by different network entities 105. The wireless communication system 100 may include, for example, a heterogeneous network in which different types of network entities 105 provide coverage for various coverage areas 110 using the same or different radio access technologies.

[0094] The wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable communication or low-latency communication or various combinations thereof. For example, the wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). UE 115 may be designed to support ultra-reliable or low-latency or critical functions. Ultra-reliable communication may include private communication or group communication, and may be supported by one or more services (such as push-to-talk, video, or data). Support for ultra-reliable, low-latency functions may include prioritization of services, and such services may be used for public safety or general commercial applications. The terms ultra-reliable, low-latency, and ultra-reliable low-latency may be used interchangeably herein.

[0095] In some examples, the UE 115 may be configured to support communication directly with other UEs 115 via a device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., according to a peer-to-peer (P2P), D2D, or sidelink protocol). In some examples, one or more UEs 115 in a group that are performing D2D communication may be within a coverage area 110 of a network entity 105 (e.g., a base station 140, a RU 170), which may support aspects of such D2D communication configured (e.g., scheduled) by the network entity 105. In some examples, one or more UEs 115 in such a group may be outside of the coverage area 110 of the network entity 105, or may otherwise be unable or not configured to receive transmissions from the network entity 105. In some examples, a group of UEs 115 communicating via D2D communication may support a one-to-many (1:M) system, in which each UE 115 transmits to each of the other UEs 115 in the group. In some examples, network entity 105 may facilitate scheduling of resources for D2D communications. In some other examples, D2D communications may be performed between UEs 115 without involving network entity 105.

[0096] The core network 130 may provide user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing or mobility functions. The core network 130 may be an evolved packet core (EPC) or a 5G core (5GC), which may include at least one control plane entity (e.g., a mobility management entity (MME), an 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), a packet data network (PDN) gateway (P-GW), or a user plane function (UPF)) for routing packets or interconnecting to an external network. The control plane entity may manage non-access stratum (NAS) functions such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management of UE 115 served by a network entity 105 (e.g., a base station 140) associated with the core network 130. User IP packets may be delivered through the user plane entity, which may provide IP address allocation and other functions. The user plane entity may be connected to the IP service 150 of one or more network operators. IP services 150 may include access to the Internet, an intranet, an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or packet-switched streaming services.

[0097] The wireless communication system 100 may operate using one or more frequency bands that may be in the range of 300 megahertz (MHz) to 300 gigahertz (GHz). Generally speaking, the region from 300 MHz to 3 GHz is referred to as the ultra-high frequency (UHF) region or decimeter band because the wavelength ranges from about 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 may be sufficient to penetrate structures so that macro cells provide services to UEs 115 located indoors. Communications using UHF waves may be associated with smaller antennas and shorter ranges (e.g., less than 100 kilometers) compared to communications using lower frequencies and longer waves in the high frequency (HF) or very high frequency (VHF) portions of the spectrum below 300 MHz.

[0098] The wireless communication system 100 may utilize licensed and unlicensed RF spectrum bands. For example, the wireless communication system 100 may use unlicensed bands (such as the 5 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band) to employ license assisted access (LAA), LTE unlicensed (LTE-U) radio access technology, or NR technology. When operating using unlicensed RF spectrum bands, devices such as network entity 105 and UE 115 may employ carrier sensing for conflict detection and avoidance. In some examples, operations using unlicensed bands may be based on carrier aggregation configuration (e.g., LAA) in conjunction with CCs operating using licensed bands. Operations using unlicensed spectrum may include downlink transmissions, uplink transmissions, P2P transmissions, or D2D transmissions, and the like.

[0099] The 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 technologies such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communications, or beamforming. The antennas of the network entity 105 or UE 115 may be located in one or more antenna arrays or antenna panels, which may support MIMO operations or transmit or receive beamforming. For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays may be co-located at an antenna assembly, such as an antenna tower. In some examples, antennas or antenna arrays associated with the network entity 105 may be located at different geographical locations. The network entity 105 may include an antenna array having a collection of multiple rows and columns of antenna ports that the network entity 105 can use to support beamforming for communications with the UE 115. Similarly, the UE 115 may include one or more antenna arrays that may support various MIMO or beamforming operations. Additionally or alternatively, the antenna panel may support RF beamforming for signals sent via the antenna ports.

[0100] Beamforming (which may also be referred to as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception) is a signal processing technique that may be used at a transmitting device or a receiving device (e.g., a network entity 105, a UE 115) to shape or direct an antenna beam (e.g., a transmit beam, a receive beam) along a spatial path between the transmitting device and the receiving device. Beamforming may be achieved by combining signals conveyed via antenna elements of an antenna array so that some signals propagating along a particular direction relative to the antenna array experience constructive interference, while other signals experience destructive interference. Adjustments to signals conveyed via antenna elements may include the transmitting device or the receiving device applying an amplitude offset, a phase offset, or both to signals carried via antenna elements associated with the device. Adjustments associated with each of these antenna elements may be defined by a set of beamforming weights associated with a particular direction (e.g., relative to the antenna array of the transmitting device or the receiving device or relative to some other direction).

[0101] The wireless communication system 100 may be a packet-based network that operates according to a layered protocol stack. In the user plane, communications at the bearer or PDCP layer may be IP-based. The RLC layer may perform packet segmentation and reassembly to communicate via logical channels. The MAC layer may perform priority processing and multiplexing of logical channels into transport channels. The MAC layer may also implement error detection techniques, error correction techniques, or both to support retransmissions to improve link efficiency. In the control plane, the RRC layer may provide the establishment, configuration, and maintenance of an RRC connection that supports radio bearers of user plane data between the UE 115 and the network entity 105 or the core network 130. The PHY layer may map transport channels to physical channels.

[0102] In some wireless communication networks, the UE 115 and the network entity 105 may consume a certain amount of energy to communicate within the radio access network (RAN). For example, in the network entity energy consumption model, the total energy consumption may be based on the relative energy consumption of downlink and uplink transmissions, the sleep state associated with the network entity 105, the associated transition time of the sleep state, and one or more reference parameters or configurations. The total energy consumption may be further based on factors such as power addition (PA) efficiency, the number of transmit radio units (TxRUs), and the network entity load of the network entity 105. In this example, communication within a cellular network (e.g., a high traffic scenario) may be associated with a high cost of network energy consumption (e.g., 23% of the total cost). The network energy consumption may be evaluated based on evaluating network entity and UE communication (e.g., spectral efficiency, capacity, user perceived throughput (UPT), latency, handover performance, call drop rate, initial access performance, service level agreement (SLA) guarantee-related key performance indicators (KPIs), etc.), energy efficiency, and UE power consumption. For example, multiple KPIs may be evaluated for the network. In this case, performing communications within the RAN uses a large portion of the network's energy consumption (e.g., running a 5G network uses approximately 50% of the network's energy). The high cost of network energy consumption associated with the RAN can result in increased latency in communications and can make it impossible to scale cellular networks.

[0103] In some examples, UE 115 and network entity 105 may implement network energy saving (NES) techniques to save power and maintain network operation. For example, network entity 105 may enter different sleep states based on the current traffic level (or future predicted traffic level) in the network. The transition from a light sleep state to a baseline state may take a relatively longer amount of time than the transition from a deep sleep state to a baseline state.

[0104] The wireless communication system 100 can support various energy-saving techniques by implementing dynamic switching between different communication configurations (such as reference signaling configuration, antenna port configuration, transmit power configuration, etc.). In order to support dynamic switching between such configurations, the wireless communication system 100 can also support frequent switching between different BWPs, CCs, or both, each of which can be configured for different BWP or CC configurations. However, in some cases, frequent switching between different BWPs or CCs may introduce signaling interruptions when switching occurs during an ongoing activated SPS or CG period within a BWP or CC. For example, if UE 115-a receives an activation DCI for an SPS or CG while operating in a first BWP or CC, and then switches to a different BWP or CC, the ongoing activated SPS or CG communication may be discarded or otherwise interrupted or deactivated based on the switch.

[0105] In order to support efficient SPS or CG communication during frequent BWP or CC switching, and to improve overall network signaling overhead, UE 115-a may receive a configuration for an uplink CG or uplink SPS configured for more than one BWP or CC. For example, UE 115-a may receive a configuration for one or more BWPs or CCs for which the SPS or CG configuration is valid. In such a case, UE 115-a may receive a single activation DCI for activating SPS or CG, and may keep the activated SPS or CG configuration active on multiple indicated BWPs or CCs.

[0106] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communication system 200 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. For example, the wireless communication system may support wireless devices (such as UE 115-a and network entity 105-a, which may be reference Figure 1 The described examples of UE 115 and network entity 105) may include SPS communication, CG communication, or both. The network entity 105-a and UE 115-a may communicate within the geographic coverage area 110-a and via the communication link 205.

[0107] The wireless communication system 200 may support relatively high frequency communications and advanced signaling techniques between the network entity 105-a and the UE 115-a. In order to reduce the overall energy consumption associated with such communications, the wireless communication system may implement various energy saving techniques. For example, some such energy saving techniques may include adapting various parameter and configuration changes to occur dynamically (e.g., without requiring additional network signaling). For example, CSI-RS configurations, all related antenna port configurations, transmit power configurations, TRS configurations, BW configurations, and other configurations may be adapted to change dynamically.

[0108] To support such dynamic changes of signaling parameters, the wireless communication network may implement multiple BWPs and multiple CCs to dynamically change configurations via BWP or CC switching (e.g., dynamic BWP switching and dynamic CC switching). For example, each BWP or CC may be configured with a different set of configurations, and UE 115-a may change between different sets of configurations when switching between BWPs or CCs or both.

[0109] However, in some cases, frequent BWP switching between different BWPs or CCs may introduce signaling disruptions when switching occurs during an ongoing activated SPS or CG period within a BWP or CC. For example, if UE 115-a receives an activation DCI for an SPS or CG while operating in a first BWP or CC, and subsequently switches to a different BWP or CC, the ongoing activated SPS or CG communications may be dropped or otherwise disrupted based on the switch.

[0110] In order to support SPS and CG communications for relatively frequent BWP or CC switching, the UE may receive a configuration 210 for an uplink CG or uplink SPS bound to more than one BWP or CC. For example, the UE 115-a may receive a configuration 210 (e.g., via an RRC message or other control message) indicating multiple BWPs (e.g., BWP 1, BWP 2, BWP 3) or multiple CCs (e.g., CC 215-a, CC 215-b) to which the UE 115-a should apply a specific SPS or CG configuration. In such a case, the UE 115-a may receive a single activation DCI for activating the SPS or CG, and may not receive another activation DCI after switching to a different BWP or CC, but may keep the SPS or CG configuration active on multiple indicated BWPs or CCs. In some examples, the SPS or CG configuration may be configured under a CC configuration for CC 215-a or for CC 215-b, or the SPS or CG configuration may be configured under one of the BWP configurations for BWP 1, BWP 2, or BWP 3. In some other examples, the SPS or CG configuration may be partially shared between CCs or BWPs.

[0111] Such dynamic configuration of SPS, CG, or both across multiple different BWPs or CCs may improve overall network signaling overhead and network power consumption. Additionally or alternatively, the techniques described herein may support enhanced coordination of scheduled transmissions between wireless devices and may improve the efficiency of SPS or CG communications at UE 115-a because UE 115-a may maintain ongoing SPS or CG communications during frequent BWP or CC switching without deactivating and reactivating multiple SPS or CG configurations.

[0112] FIG. 3A to FIG. 3C Example BWP and CC configurations 300-a, 300-b, and 300-c supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure are illustrated. Figure 1 and Figure 2The described UE 115) may support communications using CC 305-a, 305-b, or 305-c, and may be configured with one or more BWPs (e.g., BWP 1, BWP 2, BWP 3, or a combination thereof) that may dynamically adapt to the carrier bandwidth and parameter set in which the UE operates. Additionally or alternatively, BWP 1, BWP 2, BWP 3, and CCs may be associated with different communication configurations, and the UE may have the ability to switch between these communication configurations. In some examples, the UE may support transmission configurations such as uplink SPS and uplink CG associated or linked to more than one BWP.

[0113] Figure 3A BWP and CC configuration 300-a is illustrated, where the UE may be configured with an uplink SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-a under the cell configuration for CC 305-a. The uplink SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-a may include an index 315-a indicating all BWPs under which the configuration is valid (e.g., index 315-a should indicate whether the SPS configuration is valid for both BWP1 and BWP 2). For example, index 315-a indicates that the SPS configuration is to be applied to both BWP 1 and BWP 2.

[0114] Figure 3B BWP and CC configurations 300-b are illustrated, where a UE may be configured with an uplink SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-b under a BWP configuration, such as a BWP configuration for BWP 1 in CC 305-b. For example, the SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-b may be associated with BWP 1 and may include an index 315-b indicating that the SPS configuration is also valid for BWP 2. In such examples, the SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-b for BWP 1 is associated with (or otherwise configured for) both BWP 1 and BWP 2.

[0115] Figure 3CBWP and CC configuration 300-c is illustrated, where the UE may be configured with an uplink SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-c under the cell configuration for CC 305-c. The uplink SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-c may include an index 315-c indicating all BWPs under which the configuration is valid (e.g., the index 315-c should indicate whether the SPS configuration is valid for BWP1, BWP 2, BWP 3, or any combination thereof). For example, the index 315-c indicates that the uplink SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-c is to be applied to both BWP 1 and BWP 2, but a different SPS configuration is to be applied to BWP 3. For example, the index 315-c may indicate that the uplink SPS or uplink CG configuration 310-c is applicable to BWP 1 and BWP 2, but may not be applied to BWP 3. In such an example, the UE may keep the uplink SPS or uplink CG configuration 310 - c activated for BWP 1 and BWP 2 when switching between BWPs, but activate a different SPS or CG configuration when switching to BWP 3 .

[0116] FIG. 4A to FIG. 4D Examples of BWP switching configurations 400-a, 400-b, 400-c, and 400-d supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure are illustrated. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The described UE 115) can switch between active BWPs based on a switching command received in dedicated RRC signaling, DCI, configured BWP timer, or MAC-CE. In some examples, each BWP (e.g., BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3) can be associated with an uplink SPS or CG configuration.

[0117] In some examples, the UE may receive a control message indicating a configuration of one or more uplink SPS or CG configurations linked between BWPs. For example, the configuration may link the configuration between BWP1 and BWP 2 so that when the UE switches between BWP1 and BWP 2 and returns to BWP 1, the UE may maintain ongoing SPS or CG communications without deactivating or receiving a separate activation DCI when switching between BWPs. For example, for BWPs participating in the same UL-CG or SPS configuration, the UE may not deactivate an activated SPS or CG transmission based on the linked SPS or CG configuration.

[0118] Figure 4AA BWP switching configuration 400-a is illustrated, in which the UE may support BWP switching between BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3. In such a case, BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3 may be aligned in frequency. The UE may receive a control message indicating a link or association between SPS or CG configurations configured for BWP 1 and BWP 2. The UE may send SPS or CG transmissions in BWP 1 according to the activated SPS or CG configuration, and then may switch to BWP 2 to continue sending SPS or CG transmissions. In such a case, the UE may not receive a separate activation DCI to continue sending in BWP 2 after switching from BWP 1. The UE may then switch back to BWP 1 and may continue sending SPS or CG transmissions based on the linked SPS or CG configuration between BWP 1 and BWP 2.

[0119] Figure 4B A BWP switching configuration 400-b is illustrated in which the UE may support BWP switching between BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3. In such a case, BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3 may be aligned in frequency, but SPS or CG transmissions may not be aligned in frequency between BWP 1 and BWP 2. The UE may receive a control message indicating a link or association between SPS or CG configurations configured for BWP 1 and BWP 2, and may send SPS or CG transmissions in BWP 1 according to the activated SPS or CG configuration, and may then switch to BWP 2 to continue sending SPS or CG transmissions.

[0120] Figure 4C A BWP switching configuration 400-c is illustrated in which the UE may support BWP switching between BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3. In such a case, BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3 may not be aligned in frequency, and SPS or CG transmissions may also not be aligned in frequency between BWP 1 and BWP 2. The UE may receive a control message indicating a link or association between SPS or CG configurations configured for BWP 1 and BWP 2, and may send SPS or CG transmissions in BWP 1 according to the activated SPS or CG configuration, and may then switch to BWP 2 to continue sending SPS or CG transmissions.

[0121] Figure 4DA BWP switching configuration 400-d is illustrated, in which the UE may support BWP switching between BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3. In such a case, BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3 may be aligned in frequency, and SPS or CG transmissions may not be aligned in frequency and time between BWP 1 and BWP 2. The UE may receive a control message indicating a link or association between SPS or CG configurations configured for BWP 1 and BWP 2, and may send SPS or CG transmissions in BWP 1 according to the activated SPS or CG configuration, and may then switch to BWP 2 to continue sending SPS or CG transmissions.

[0122] By configuring the link between the SPS or CG configurations for the BWP in the BWP switching configuration, the network can reduce the amount of activation signaling sent to the UE. For example, the UE can receive a single activation DCI for an SPS configuration valid for multiple BWPs, so that the UE maintains an active SPS or CG configuration across multiple BWPs without stopping to switch between BWPs.

[0123] FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C Examples of BWP configuration sharing implementations 500-a, 500-b, and 500-c for supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure are illustrated. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The described UE 115) may support communications using CC 505-a, 505-b, or 505-c, and may be configured with one or more BWPs (e.g., BWP 1, BWP 2, or both) that may dynamically adapt to the carrier bandwidth and parameter set in which the UE operates. Additionally or alternatively, BWP 1, BWP 2, and CCs may be associated with different communication configurations, and the UE may be able to switch between these communication configurations. In some examples, the UE may support transmission configurations such as uplink SPS and uplink CG associated or linked to more than one BWP.

[0124] In some examples, the CC or BWP may support one or more uplink CG or SPS configurations, which may indicate a configuration for sending an uplink CG or SPS, and may also include various parameters such as time domain allocation parameters, frequency domain allocation parameters, MCS parameters, and periodicity parameters. In some examples, the uplink CG or SPS configuration may be RRC configured.

[0125] Figure 5AA BWP configuration sharing implementation 500-a is illustrated in which an uplink CG or SPS configuration may be the same between participating BWPs (eg, BWP 1 and BWP 2) of a CC 505-a. In some examples, the CG or SPS configuration may be a common CG or SPS configuration.

[0126] Figure 5B A BWP configuration sharing implementation 500-b is illustrated, where an uplink CG or SPS configuration may be shared across BWP 1 and BWP 2, or a subset of the SPS configuration may be shared across BWP 1 and BWP 2 of CC 505-b. In such implementations, at least a portion of the CG or SPS configuration is public, and at least a portion of the CG or SPS configuration is private.

[0127] Figure 5C A BWP configuration sharing implementation 500-c is illustrated in which the uplink CG or SPS configurations may be separate or different for BWP 1 and BWP 2 such that each configuration is dedicated to BWP 1 and BWP 2 of CC 505-c. In such an implementation, BWP 1 may have a first dedicated CG or SPS configuration and BWP 2 may have a second dedicated CG or SPS configuration.

[0128] Figure 6 An example of a transmission configuration activation scheme 600 for supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The described example of UE 115) may be configured with frequent BWP switching based on a switching command received in dedicated RRC signaling. In some examples, each BWP (e.g., BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3) may be associated with an uplink SPS or CG configuration. In some examples, the UE may receive a control message indicating the configuration of one or more uplink SPS or CG configurations between linked BWPs.

[0129] In some examples where the UE 115-b is configured for frequent BWP switching 605, at 610, the UE 115-b may keep the activated SPS or CG configuration activated until receiving a deactivation command or a release command 615. In some other examples, at 620, the UE 115-b may keep the SPS or CG (of the first BWP) activated while adapting to the dedicated configuration of the new BWP to which the UE switches. For example, if the UE 115-b switches BWP 1 to BWP 2 (where BWP 1 and BWP 2 have different SPS or CG configurations), the UE 115-b may adapt to the different SPS or CG configuration in BWP 2. In some other examples, at 625, SPS or CG configurations in different BWPs may be linked together such that if a first SPS configuration (e.g., SPS1) is active for a first BWP (e.g., BWP 1) and is linked to a third SPS configuration (e.g., SPS 3) in a second BWP (e.g., BWP 2), UE 115-b may assume that the third SPS configuration is implicitly activated.

[0130] Figure 7 An example of a CC transmission configuration 700 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The described UE 115) may support communications using CC 705-a, 705-b, or both, and may be configured with one or more BWPs (e.g., BWP 1, BWP 2, BWP 3, or a combination thereof) that may dynamically adapt to the carrier bandwidth and parameter set in which the UE operates. Additionally or alternatively, BWP 1, BWP 2, BWP 3, and CCs may be associated with different communication configurations, and the UE may be able to switch between these communication configurations. In some examples, the UE may support transmission configurations such as uplink SPS and uplink CG associated or linked to more than one BWP or linked across more than one CC.

[0131] In some examples, the UE may be configured with more than one CC that at least partially overlaps in the frequency domain, or the UE may be configured with more than one CC that does not overlap in the frequency domain. In such examples, the UE may be configured with an SPS or CG configuration associated with more than one CC. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may be configured with multiple SPS or CG configurations in different CCs linked together.

[0132] In some examples, SPS or CG configuration 710-a and SPS or CG configuration 710-b configured for BWP 1, BWP 2, and BWP 3 may be linked across CCs 705-a and 705-b. In such cases, if the network switches CCs, the UE may maintain the SPS or CG configuration before and after switching CCs. In some examples, SPS or CG configuration 710-a may be associated with BWP 1 (at 720) and BWP 3 (at 725) in CC 705-a. SPS or CG configuration 710-b may be associated with BWP 1 (at 730) and BWP 3 (at 735) in CC 705-b. BWP 1 of CC 705-a may be linked to BWP 1 of CC 705-b (at 715), which may indicate a shared or linked SPS or CG configuration (e.g., SPS or CG configuration 710-a may be linked to SPS or CG configuration 710-b) via link 715. In addition, BWP 3 of CC 705-a may be linked to BWP 2 of CC 705-b (at 740), which may indicate a shared or linked SPS or CG configuration (e.g., SPS or CG configuration 710-a may be linked to SPS or CG configuration 710-b) via link 740.

[0133] Figure 8 An example of a process flow 800 for supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, the process flow 800 may implement aspects of the wireless communication system 100. The process flow 800 may include communication devices 805 and 810, which may each be an example of a UE 115 or a network entity 105 as described herein. Alternative examples of the following process flows may be implemented, in which some steps are performed in a different order than described or not performed at all. In some cases, the steps may include additional features not mentioned below, or other steps may be added.

[0134] At 815, the communication device 810 may send and the communication device 805 may receive a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration 820, the at least one transmission configuration to be applied to BWP switching 825 between multiple BWPs, to be applied to CC switching 830 between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration (e.g., CG or SPS configuration) being associated with a set of scheduled transmissions (e.g., CG or SPS transmissions). In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the multiple BWPs, the multiple CCs, or both, and includes an index identifying each BWP in the multiple BWPs or each CC in the multiple CCs to which the at least one transmission configuration applies. In some other examples, the at least one transmission configuration 820 includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more MCS parameters, one or more periodicity parameters, or any combination thereof.

[0135] In some examples, at least one transmit configuration 820 may be a single transmit configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both. In some other examples, at least one transmit configuration 820 may include a common transmit configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, a first dedicated transmit configuration for the first BWP, and a second dedicated transmit configuration for the second BWP. In some other examples, at least one transmit configuration 820 may include a common transmit configuration for the first CC and the second CC, a first dedicated transmit configuration for the first CC, and a second dedicated transmit configuration for the second CC. In some other examples, at least one transmit configuration 820 may include a first transmit configuration for the first BWP and a second transmit configuration for the second BWP, a first transmit configuration for the first CC and a second transmit configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0136] At 835, the communication device 805 may receive a switching command from the communication device 810, the switching command instructing the communication device 805 to switch from the first BWP to the second BWP at 840, switch from the first CC to the second CC at 845, or both. In some examples, the multiple CCs at least partially overlap in the frequency domain or do not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0137] At 850, the communication device 805 may transmit one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration. In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both, and the communication device 805 may transmit the one or more scheduled transmissions based on the activation.

[0138] In some examples, at least one transmission configuration 820 may indicate that the one or more scheduled transmissions are activated in the second BWP, the second CC, or both until a deactivation command or a release command is received. The communication device 805 may receive the deactivation command or the release command, and may deactivate at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions according to the release command, the deactivation command, or both. In some other examples, at least one transmission configuration 820 may indicate that the one or more scheduled transmissions are activated in the second BWP, the second CC, or both within a limited time period after receiving the switching command. Subsequently, the communication device 805 may, after the limited time period, use the second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both to communicate the scheduled transmissions in the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0139] Fig. 9 A diagram 900 of a device 905 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 905 may be an example of aspects of a UE 115 as described herein. The device 905 may include a receiver 910, a transmitter 915, and a communication manager 920. The device 905 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0140] The receiver 910 may provide means for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching). The information may be delivered to other components of the device 905. The receiver 910 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0141] The transmitter 915 may provide means for transmitting signals generated by other components of the device 905. For example, the transmitter 915 may transmit information such as packets associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching), user data, control information, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the transmitter 915 may be co-located with the receiver 910 in a transceiver module. The transmitter 915 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0142] The communication manager 920, the receiver 910, the transmitter 915, or various combinations thereof, or various components thereof, may be examples of means for performing various aspects of CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein. For example, the communication manager 920, the receiver 910, the transmitter 915, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may support methods for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0143] In some examples, the communication manager 920, the receiver 910, the transmitter 915, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in a communication management circuit). The hardware may include a processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a central processing unit (CPU), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, a microcontroller, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof that is configured to or otherwise supports components for performing the functions described in the present disclosure. In some examples, the processor and a memory coupled to the processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., by executing instructions stored in the memory by the processor).

[0144] Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the communication manager 920, the receiver 910, the transmitter 915, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in code executed by a processor (e.g., as communication management software or firmware). If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functionality of the communication manager 920, the receiver 910, the transmitter 915, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by a general purpose processor (e.g., configured as or otherwise supporting components for performing the functions described in the present disclosure), a DSP, a CPU, an ASIC, an FPGA, a microcontroller, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices.

[0145] In some examples, the communication manager 920 may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, send) using or otherwise cooperating with the receiver 910, the transmitter 915, or both. For example, the communication manager 920 may receive information from the receiver 910, transmit information to the transmitter 915, or be integrated in conjunction with the receiver 910, the transmitter 915, or both to obtain information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0146] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 920 may support wireless communication at the UE. For example, the communication manager 920 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switch between multiple BWPs, to be applied to a CC switch between multiple CCs, or both, and the at least one transmission configuration is associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions. The communication manager 920 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for receiving a switching command from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The communication manager 920 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for sending one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0147] By including or configuring a communications manager 920 according to examples as described herein, a device 905 (e.g., a processor controlling or otherwise coupled to a receiver 910, a transmitter 915, a communications manager 920, or a combination thereof) may support techniques for reducing processing, reducing power consumption, and improving network signaling overhead based on reduced activation signaling.

[0148] Fig.10 A diagram 1000 of a device 1005 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1005 may be an example of aspects of the device 905 or UE 115 as described herein. The device 1005 may include a receiver 1010, a transmitter 1015, and a communication manager 1020. The device 1005 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0149] The receiver 1010 may provide means for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching). The information may be delivered to other components of the device 1005. The receiver 1010 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0150] The transmitter 1015 may provide means for transmitting signals generated by other components of the device 1005. For example, the transmitter 1015 may transmit information such as packets associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching), user data, control information, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the transmitter 1015 may be co-located with the receiver 1010 in a transceiver module. The transmitter 1015 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0151] The device 1005 or its various components may be examples of components for performing various aspects of CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1020 may include a transmission configuration receiving component 1025, a switching application component 1030, a scheduled transmission component 1035, or any combination thereof. The communication manager 1020 may be an example of various aspects of the communication manager 920 as described herein. In some examples, the communication manager 1020 or its various components may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, send). For example, the communication manager 1020 may receive information from the receiver 1010, transmit information to the transmitter 1015, or be integrated with the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or both to obtain information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0152] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1020 may support wireless communication at the UE. The transmission configuration receiving component 1025 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switch between multiple BWPs, to be applied to a CC switch between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions. The switching application component 1030 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for receiving a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The scheduled transmission component 1035 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for transmitting one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0153] Fig.11A diagram 1100 of a communication manager 1120 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The communication manager 1120 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 920, the communication manager 1020, or both as described herein. The communication manager 1120 or its various components may be examples of components for performing various aspects of the CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1120 may include a transmit configuration receiving component 1125, a switch application component 1130, a scheduled transmit component 1135, a transmit configuration releasing component 1140, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0154] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1120 may support wireless communication at the UE. The transmission configuration receiving component 1125 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switch between multiple BWPs, to be applied to a CC switch between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions. The switching application component 1130 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for receiving a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The scheduled transmission component 1135 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for transmitting one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0155] In some examples, the at least one transmit configuration includes an uplink CG configuration, an SPS configuration, or both.

[0156] In some examples, the control message also includes an index identifying each BWP in the plurality of BWPs or each CC in the plurality of CCs to which the at least one sending configuration is applied.

[0157] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, and the scheduled transmission component 1135 may be configured as or otherwise support components for transmitting the one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or both based on the activation.

[0158] In some examples, the at least one transmit configuration includes a single transmit configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both.

[0159] In some examples, the at least one transmit configuration includes a common transmit configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, a first dedicated transmit configuration for the first BWP, and a second dedicated transmit configuration for the second BWP.

[0160] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first CC and the second CC, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first CC, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second CC.

[0161] In some examples, the at least one transmit configuration includes a first transmit configuration for the first BWP and a second transmit configuration for the second BWP, a first transmit configuration for the first CC and a second transmit configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0162] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates that the one or more scheduled transmissions are activated in the second BWP, and the transmission configuration release component 1140 may be configured as or otherwise supports a component for receiving the release command, the deactivation command, or both, the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicating that the one or more scheduled transmissions are released or deactivated in the second BWP, the second CC, or both. In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates that the one or more scheduled transmissions are activated in the second BWP, and the transmission configuration release component 1140 may be configured as or otherwise supports a component for deactivating at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions according to the release command, the deactivation command, or both.

[0163] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, and the scheduled transmission component 1135 may be configured to or otherwise support communicating the scheduled transmission components of the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both after the defined time period using a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0164] In some examples, the multiple CCs include one or more CCs that at least partially overlap in the frequency domain or do not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0165] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the plurality of BWPs, the plurality of CCs, or both.

[0166] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more modulation and coding scheme parameters, one or more periodic parameters, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the control message includes an RRC message.

[0167] Fig.12 A diagram of a system 1200 including a device 1205 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1205 may be an example of a device 905, a device 1005, or a UE 115 as described herein, or include components thereof. The device 1205 may communicate (e.g., wirelessly) with one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, or any combination thereof. The device 1205 may include components for two-way voice and data communications, including components for sending 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 be electronically communicated or otherwise coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, electrically) via one or more buses (e.g., a bus 1245).

[0168] I / O controller 1210 can manage input signals and output signals of device 1205. I / O controller 1210 can also manage peripheral devices that are 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 MS- or another known operating system. Additionally or alternatively, I / O controller 1210 may represent or interact with a modem, keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or similar device. In some cases, 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 I / O controller 1210 or via hardware components controlled by I / O controller 1210.

[0169] In some cases, the device 1205 may include a single antenna 1225. However, in some other cases, the device 1205 may have more than one antenna 1225, which may be capable of concurrently transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions. The transceiver 1215 may communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas 1225, wired or wireless links as described herein. For example, the transceiver 1215 may represent a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. The 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. The transceiver 1215 or the transceiver 1215 and one or more antennas 1225 may be examples of transmitters 915, transmitters 1015, receivers 910, receivers 1010, or any combination thereof or components thereof as described herein.

[0170] 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 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 a computer to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, memory 1230 may include, among other things, a basic I / O system (BIOS) that may control basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0171] The processor 1240 may include an intelligent hardware device (e.g., a general-purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic component, a discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof). In some cases, the processor 1240 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into the processor 1240. The processor 1240 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., a memory 1230) so that the device 1205 performs various functions (e.g., supporting various functions or tasks of the CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching). For example, the device 1205 or a component of the device 1205 may include a processor 1240 and a memory 1230 coupled to or coupled to the processor 1240, and the processor 1240 and the memory 1230 are configured to perform the various functions described herein.

[0172] According to the examples disclosed herein, the communication manager 1220 may support wireless communication at the UE. For example, the communication manager 1220 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switch between multiple BWPs, to be applied to a CC switch between multiple CCs, or both, and the at least one transmission configuration is associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions. The communication manager 1220 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for receiving a switching command from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The communication manager 1220 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for sending one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0173] By including or configuring a communication manager 1220 according to the examples described herein, the device 1205 may support techniques for improving communication reliability of SPS and CG communications during frequent BWP or CC switching, reducing latency based on reduced activation signaling, reducing power consumption from a network and UE perspective based on improved signaling overhead, improving coordination between devices, and extending battery life.

[0174] In some examples, the communication manager 1220 may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receive, monitor, transmit) using or otherwise cooperating with the transceiver 1215, one or more antennas 1225, or any combination thereof. Although the communication manager 1220 is illustrated as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 1220 may be supported or performed by the processor 1240, the memory 1230, the code 1235, or any combination thereof. For example, the code 1235 may include instructions that are executable by the processor 1240 to cause the device 1205 to perform various aspects of CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein, or the processor 1240 and the memory 1230 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0175] Fig.13 A diagram 1300 of a device 1305 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1305 may be an example of aspects of the network entity 105 as described herein. The device 1305 may include a receiver 1310, a transmitter 1315, and a communication manager 1320. The device 1305 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0176] Receiver 1310 may provide means for obtaining (e.g., receiving, determining, identifying) information associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack), such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units). The information may be passed to other components of device 1305. In some examples, receiver 1310 may support obtaining information by receiving signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, receiver 1310 may support obtaining information by receiving signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, optical) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof.

[0177] The transmitter 1315 may provide means for outputting (e.g., transmitting, providing, conveying, transmitting) information generated by other components of the device 1305. For example, the 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 examples, the transmitter 1315 may support outputting information by sending signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, the transmitter 1315 may support outputting information by sending signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, optical) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the transmitter 1315 and the receiver 1310 may be co-located in a transceiver, which may include a modem or be coupled to a modem.

[0178] The communication manager 1320, the receiver 1310, the transmitter 1315, or various combinations thereof, or various components thereof, may be examples of means for performing various aspects of CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1320, the receiver 1310, the transmitter 1315, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may support methods for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0179] In some examples, the communication manager 1320, the receiver 1310, the transmitter 1315, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in a communication management circuit). The hardware may include a processor, a DSP, a CPU, an ASIC, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, a microcontroller, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof that is configured as or otherwise supports components for performing the functions described in the present disclosure. In some examples, a processor and a memory coupled to the processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., by executing instructions stored in the memory by the processor).

[0180] Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the communication manager 1320, the receiver 1310, the transmitter 1315, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in code executed by a processor (e.g., as communication management software or firmware). If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functionality of the communication manager 1320, the receiver 1310, the transmitter 1315, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by a general purpose processor (e.g., configured as or otherwise supporting components for performing the functions described in the present disclosure), a DSP, a CPU, an ASIC, an FPGA, a microcontroller, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices.

[0181] In some examples, communication manager 1320 may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, send) using or otherwise cooperating with receiver 1310, transmitter 1315, or both. For example, communication manager 1320 may receive information from receiver 1310, transmit information to transmitter 1315, or be integrated in conjunction with receiver 1310, transmitter 1315, or both to obtain information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0182] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1320 may support wireless communications at a network entity. For example, the communication manager 1320 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at the UE. The communication manager 1320 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for outputting a switching command from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The communication manager 1320 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0183] By including or configuring a communications manager 1320 according to examples as described herein, a device 1305 (e.g., a processor controlling or otherwise coupled to a receiver 1310, a transmitter 1315, a communications manager 1320, or a combination thereof) may support techniques for reducing processing, reducing power consumption, and improving network signaling overhead based on reduced activation signaling.

[0184] Fig.14 A diagram 1400 of a device 1405 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1405 may be an example of aspects of the device 1305 or network entity 105 as described herein. The device 1405 may include a receiver 1410, a transmitter 1415, and a communication manager 1420. The device 1405 may also include a processor. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0185] Receiver 1410 may provide means for obtaining (e.g., receiving, determining, identifying) information associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack), such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units). The information may be passed to other components of device 1405. In some examples, receiver 1410 may support obtaining information by receiving signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, receiver 1410 may support obtaining information by receiving signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, optical) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof.

[0186] The transmitter 1415 may provide means for outputting (e.g., sending, providing, conveying, transmitting) information generated by other components of the device 1405. For example, the 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 examples, the transmitter 1415 may support outputting information by sending signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, the transmitter 1415 may support outputting information by sending signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, optical) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the transmitter 1415 and the receiver 1410 may be co-located in a transceiver, which may include a modem or be coupled to a modem.

[0187] Device 1405 or its various components may be examples of components for performing various aspects of CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein. For example, communication manager 1420 may include a send configuration output component 1425, a switch command output component 1430, a scheduled send receive component 1435, or any combination thereof. Communication manager 1420 may be an example of various aspects of communication manager 1320 as described herein. In some examples, 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., receive, obtain, monitor, output, send). For example, communication manager 1420 may receive information from receiver 1410, transmit information to transmitter 1415, or integrate with receiver 1410, transmitter 1415, or both to obtain information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0188] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1420 may support wireless communications at a network entity. The transmission configuration output component 1425 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at the UE. The switching command output component 1430 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for outputting a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The scheduled transmission receiving component 1435 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0189] Fig.15A diagram 1500 of a communication manager 1520 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The communication manager 1520 can be an example of aspects of the communication manager 1320, the communication manager 1420, or both as described herein. The communication manager 1520 or its various components can be examples of components for performing various aspects of the CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1520 may include a send configuration output component 1525, a switch command output component 1530, a scheduled send receive component 1535, a scheduled send release component 1540, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses), which communication may include communication within a protocol layer of a protocol stack, communication associated with a logical channel of the protocol stack (e.g., between protocol layers of a protocol stack, within a device, component, or virtualized component associated with the network entity 105, between devices, components, or virtualized components associated with the network entity 105), or any combination thereof.

[0190] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1520 may support wireless communications at a network entity. The transmission configuration output component 1525 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at the UE. The switching command output component 1530 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for outputting a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The scheduled transmission receiving component 1535 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0191] In some examples, the at least one transmit configuration includes an uplink CG configuration, an SPS configuration, or both.

[0192] In some examples, the control message also includes an index identifying each BWP in the plurality of BWPs or each CC in the plurality of CCs to which the at least one sending configuration is applied.

[0193] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, and the scheduled transmission receiving component 1535 may be configured as or otherwise support components for obtaining the one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or both based on the activation.

[0194] In some examples, the at least one transmit configuration includes a single transmit configuration to be applied to the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both.

[0195] In some examples, the at least one transmit configuration includes a common transmit configuration to be applied to the first BWP and the second BWP, and the at least one transmit configuration also indicates a first dedicated transmit configuration for the first BWP and a second dedicated transmit configuration for the second BWP.

[0196] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first CC and the second CC, and a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first CC and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second CC.

[0197] In some examples, the at least one transmit configuration includes a first transmit configuration for the first BWP and a second transmit configuration for the second BWP, a first transmit configuration for the first CC and a second transmit configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0198] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, and the scheduled transmission release component 1540 may be configured as or otherwise support a component for outputting the release command, the deactivation command, or both, wherein the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicate release or deactivation of at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0199] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, and the scheduled transmission receiving component 1535 may be configured to or otherwise support communicating the scheduled transmission components of the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both after the defined time period using a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0200] In some examples, the multiple CCs include one or more CCs that at least partially overlap in the frequency domain or do not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0201] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the plurality of BWPs, the plurality of CCs, or both.

[0202] In some examples, the at least one transmission configuration includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more modulation and coding scheme parameters, one or more periodic parameters, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the control message includes an RRC message.

[0203] Fig.16 A diagram of a system 1600 including a device 1605 supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1605 may be an example of a device 1305, a device 1405, or a network entity 105 as described herein, or include components thereof. The device 1605 may communicate with one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, or any combination thereof, which communication may include communication through one or more wired interfaces, through one or more wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. The device 1605 may include components that support output and acquisition of communications, such as a communication manager 1620, a transceiver 1610, an antenna 1615, a memory 1625, a code 1630, and a processor 1635. These components may be electronically communicated or otherwise coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, electrically) via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1640).

[0204] The transceiver 1610 may support bidirectional communication via a wired link, a wireless link, or both as described herein. In some examples, the transceiver 1610 may include a wired transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wired transceiver. Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the transceiver 1610 may include a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. In some examples, the device 1605 may include one or more antennas 1615, which may be capable of (e.g., concurrently) sending or receiving wireless transmissions. The 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 implementations, the 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 receiving or obtaining operations, or one or more interfaces coupled to one or more antennas 1615 configured to support various sending or outputting operations, or a combination thereof. In some implementations, the transceiver 1610 may include or be configured to be coupled to one or more processors or memory components, which may be operable to perform or support operations based on received or obtained information or signals, or to generate information or other signals for transmission or other output, or any combination of the above. In some implementations, the transceiver 1610, or the transceiver 1610 and one or more antennas 1615, or the transceiver 1610 and one or more antennas 1615 and one or more processors or memory components (e.g., processor 1635 or memory 1625 or both) may be included in a chip or chip assembly installed in the device 1605. In some examples, the transceiver may be operable to support communications via one or more communication links (eg, communication link 125, backhaul communication link 120, midhaul communication link 162, fronthaul communication link 168).

[0205] 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 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 a computer to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, memory 1625 may include, among other things, a BIOS that may control basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0206] Processor 1635 may include an intelligent hardware device (e.g., a general-purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, a CPU, an FPGA, a microcontroller, a programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic element, a discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof). In some cases, processor 1635 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into processor 1635. Processor 1635 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 1625) so that device 1605 performs various functions (e.g., supporting various functions or tasks of CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching). For example, device 1605 or a component of device 1605 may include processor 1635 and memory 1625 coupled to processor 1635, and processor 1635 and memory 1625 are configured to perform various functions described herein. The processor 1635 may be an example of a cloud computing platform (e.g., one or more physical nodes and supporting software (such as an operating system, virtual machine, or container instance)) that can host functions (e.g., by executing code 1630) to perform functions of the device 1605. The processor 1635 may be any one or more suitable processors capable of executing scripts or instructions of one or more software programs stored in the device 1605 (such as in the memory 1625). In some specific implementations, the processor 1635 may be a component of a processing system. A processing system may broadly refer to a system or a series of machines or components that receive inputs and process these inputs to produce a set of outputs (which may be delivered to, for example, other systems or components of the device 1605). For example, the processing system of the device 1605 may refer to a system including various other components or subcomponents of the device 1605, such as the processor 1635, or the transceiver 1610, or the communication manager 1620, or other components or combinations of components of the device 1605. The processing system of device 1605 may interface with other components of device 1605 and may process information (such as input or signals) received from other components 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 obtaining 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 obtain information or the same interface configured to output information and obtain information, as well as other specific implementations. In some specific implementations, one or more interfaces may refer to an interface between a processing system of a chip or modem and a transmitter, so that device 1605 can send information output from the chip or modem.Additionally or alternatively, in some implementations, one or more interfaces may refer to an interface between a processing system of a chip or modem and a receiver, such that the device 1605 may obtain information or signal input, and the information may be passed to the processing system. One of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that a first interface may also obtain information or signal input, and a second interface may also output information or signal output.

[0207] In some examples, bus 1640 may support communications of protocol layers (e.g., within protocol layers) of a protocol stack. In some examples, bus 1640 may support communications associated with logical channels of a protocol stack (e.g., between protocol layers of a protocol stack), which may include communications performed within components of device 1605, or communications 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 divided between the different components).

[0208] In some examples, communication manager 1620 may manage aspects of communications with core network 130 (e.g., via one or more wired or wireless backhaul links). For example, communication manager 1620 may manage delivery of data communications for client devices, such as one or more UEs 115. In some examples, communication manager 1620 may manage communications with other network entities 105 and may include a controller or scheduler for controlling communications with UE 115 in coordination with other network entities 105. In some examples, communication manager 1620 may support an X2 interface within an LTE / LTE-A wireless communication network technology to provide communications between network entities 105.

[0209] According to examples as disclosed herein, the communication manager 1620 may support wireless communications at a network entity. For example, the communication manager 1620 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at the UE. The communication manager 1620 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for outputting a switching command from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The communication manager 1620 may be configured to or otherwise support a component for obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0210] By including or configuring a communication manager 1620 according to the examples described herein, the device 1605 may support techniques for improving communication reliability of SPS and CG communications during frequent BWP or CC switching, reducing latency based on reduced activation signaling, reducing power consumption from a network and UE perspective based on improved signaling overhead, improving coordination between devices, and extending battery life.

[0211] In some examples, the communication manager 1620 may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receive, obtain, monitor, output, transmit) using or otherwise cooperating with the transceiver 1610, one or more antennas 1615 (e.g., where applicable), or any combination thereof. Although the communication manager 1620 is illustrated as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 1620 may be supported or performed by the transceiver 1610, the processor 1635, the memory 1625, the code 1630, or any combination thereof. For example, the code 1630 may include instructions that are executable by the processor 1635 to cause the device 1605 to perform various aspects of CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching as described herein, or the processor 1635 and the memory 1625 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0212] Fig.17 A flowchart illustrating a method 1700 for supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1700 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1700 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described in reference to Figures 1 to 12 The described UE 115 may be performed. In some examples, the UE may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0213] At 1705, the method may include receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switch between a plurality of BWPs, to be applied to a CC switch between a plurality of CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of a plurality of scheduled transmissions. The operations of 1705 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1705 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described sending configuration is performed by the receiving component 1125.

[0214] At 1710, the method may include receiving a switch command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The operations of 1710 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1710 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described switching application component 1130 is executed.

[0215] At 1715, the method may include transmitting one or more scheduled transmissions of the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration. The operations of 1715 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1715 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described is scheduled to be sent by component 1135 for execution.

[0216] Fig.18 A flowchart illustrating a method 1800 for supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1800 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1800 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described in reference to Figures 1 to 12 The described UE 115 may be performed. In some examples, the UE may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0217] At 1805, the method may include receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a BWP switch between a plurality of BWPs, to be applied to a CC switch between a plurality of CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of a plurality of scheduled transmissions. The operations of 1805 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1805 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described sending configuration is performed by the receiving component 1125.

[0218] At 1810, the method may include receiving a switch command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The operations of 1810 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1810 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described switching application component 1130 is executed.

[0219] At 1815, the method may include transmitting one or more scheduled transmissions of the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration. The operations of 1815 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1815 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described is scheduled to be sent by component 1135 for execution.

[0220] At 1820, the method may include transmitting the one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or both based on the activation. The operations of 1820 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1820 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described is scheduled to be sent by component 1135 for execution.

[0221] Fig.19 A flowchart illustrating a method 1900 for supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 1900 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 1900 may be implemented by a UE or a component thereof as described in reference to Figures 1 to 12 The described UE 115 may be performed. In some examples, the UE may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0222] At 1905, the method may include receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to BWP switching between multiple BWPs, to be applied to CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions. The operations of 1905 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1905 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described sending configuration is performed by the receiving component 1125.

[0223] At 1910, the method may include receiving a switch command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both. The operations of 1910 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1910 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described switching application component 1130 is executed.

[0224] At 1915, the method may include transmitting one or more scheduled transmissions of the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration. The operations of 1915 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1915 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described is scheduled to be sent by component 1135 for execution.

[0225] At 1920, the method may include receiving the release command, the deactivation command, or both, the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicating to release or deactivate the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both. The operations of 1920 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1920 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described sending configuration releases component 1140 to execute.

[0226] At 1925, the method may include deactivating at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions according to the release command, the deactivation command, or both. The operations of 1925 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1925 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.11 The described sending configuration releases component 1140 to execute.

[0227] Fig. 20 1 is a flowchart illustrating a method 2000 for supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The operations of the method 2000 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 2000 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof as described in reference to Figures 1 to 8 and Figures 13 to 16 The network entity described herein may be executed by the network entity described herein. In some examples, the network entity may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0228] At 2005, the method may include outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration being used for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at the UE. The operations of 2005 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 2005 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.15 The described sending configuration output component 1525 is executed.

[0229] At 2010, the method may include outputting a switching command to switch from the first BWP to the second BWP, from the first CC to the second CC, or both. The operations of 2010 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 2010 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.15 The described switching command output component 1530 is executed.

[0230] At 2015, the method may include obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration. The operations of 2015 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 2015 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.15 The described is scheduled to be executed by the sending and receiving component 1535.

[0231] Fig.21 A flowchart illustrating a method 2100 for supporting CG and SPS for frequent BWP and CC switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of the method 2100 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof as described herein. For example, the operations of the method 2100 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof as described in reference to Figures 1 to 8 and Figures 13 to 16 The network entity described herein may be executed by the network entity described herein. In some examples, the network entity may execute an instruction set to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform various aspects of the described functions.

[0232] At 2105, the method may include outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration being used for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a set of multiple scheduled transmissions at the UE. The operations of 2105 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 2105 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.15 The described sending configuration output component 1525 is executed.

[0233] At 2110, the method may include outputting a switching command to switch from the first BWP to the second BWP, from the first CC to the second CC, or both. The operations of 2110 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 2110 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.15 The described switching command output component 1530 is executed.

[0234] At 2115, the method may include obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration. The operations of 2115 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 2115 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.15 The described is scheduled to be executed by the sending and receiving component 1535.

[0235] At 2120, the method may include, in response to the handover command, obtaining, based on the activation, the one or more scheduled transmissions in the set of multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or both. The operations of 2120 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 2120 may be performed as described in reference to Fig.15 The described is scheduled to be executed by the sending and receiving component 1535.

[0236] Fig. 22 An example of a network architecture 2200 (e.g., a disaggregated base station architecture, a disaggregated RAN architecture) supporting configuration grants and semi-persistent scheduling for frequent bandwidth part and component carrier switching according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. The network architecture 2200 may illustrate an example for implementing one or more aspects of the wireless communication system 100. The network architecture 2200 may include one or more CUs 160-a, which may communicate directly with the core network 130-a via a backhaul communication link 120-a, or indirectly with the core network 130-a through one or more disaggregated network entities 105 (e.g., a near-RT RIC 175-b via an E2 link or a non-RT RIC 175-a associated with an SMO 180-a (e.g., an SMO framework), or both. The CU 160-a may communicate with one or more DUs 165-a via corresponding midhaul communication links 162-a (e.g., an F1 interface). The DU 165-a may communicate with one or more RUs 170-a via corresponding fronthaul communication links 168-a. The RU 170-a may be associated with a corresponding coverage area 110-a and may communicate with the UE 115-a via one or more communication links 125-a. In some implementations, the UE 115-a may be served by multiple RUs 170-a at the same time.

[0237] Each network entity (e.g., CU 160-a, DU 165-a, RU 170-a, non-RT RIC 175-a, near-RT RIC 175-b, SMO 180-a, open cloud (O-Cloud) 2205, open eNB (O-eNB) 2210) in the network entity 105 of the network architecture 2200 may include one or more interfaces or may be coupled to one or more interfaces configured to receive or send signals (e.g., data, information) via a wired or wireless transmission medium. Each network entity 105 or an associated processor (e.g., a controller) that provides instructions to the interface of the network entity 105 may be configured to communicate with one or more of the other network entities 105 via the transmission medium. For example, these network entities 105 may include a wired interface that is configured to receive signals on a wired transmission medium or send signals to one or more of the other network entities 105 on a wired transmission medium. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity 105 may include a wireless interface, which may include a receiver, a transmitter, or a transceiver (e.g., an RF transceiver) configured to receive signals on a wireless transmission medium, or to send signals to one or more of the other network entities 105 on a wireless transmission medium, or both.

[0238] In some examples, CU 160-a may host one or more higher layer control functions. Such control functions may include RRC, PDCP, SDAP, etc. Each control function may be implemented with an interface configured to communicate signals with other control functions hosted by CU 160-a. CU 160-a may be configured to process user plane functions (e.g., CU-UP), control plane functions (e.g., CU-CP), or a combination thereof. In some examples, CU 160-a may be logically split into one or more CU-UP units and one or more CU-CP units. When implemented in an O-RAN configuration, the CU-UP unit may communicate bidirectionally with the CU-CP unit via an interface (such as an E1 interface). As needed, CU 160-a may be implemented to communicate with DU 165-a for network control and signaling.

[0239] DU 165-a may correspond to a logical unit that includes one or more functions (e.g., base station functions, RAN functions) for controlling the operation of one or more RUs 170-a. In some examples, DU 165-a may at least partially host one or more of the RLC layer, the MAC layer, and one or more aspects of the PHY layer (e.g., a high PHY layer, such as modules for FEC encoding and decoding, scrambling, modulation and demodulation, etc.), which depends at least in part on functional divisions, such as those defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). In some examples, DU 165-a may also host one or more low PHY layers. Each layer may be implemented using an interface that is configured to communicate signals with other layers hosted by DU 165-a or with control functions hosted by CU160-a.

[0240] In some examples, lower layer functions may be implemented by one or more RUs 170-a. For example, a RU 170-a controlled by a DU 165-a may correspond to a logical node that hosts RF processing functions or low PHY layer functions (e.g., performing fast Fourier transform (FFT), inverse FFT (iFFT), digital beamforming, physical random access channel (PRACH) extraction and filtering, etc.) or both based at least in part on functional splitting (such as lower layer functional splitting). In such an architecture, the RU 170-a may be implemented to handle over-the-air (OTA) communications with one or more UEs 115-a. In some specific implementations, real-time and non-real-time aspects of control plane and user plane communications with the RU 170-a may be controlled by the corresponding DU 165-a. In some examples, such a configuration may enable the DU 165-a and CU 160-a to be implemented in a cloud-based RAN architecture (such as a vRAN architecture).

[0241] The SMO 180-a may be configured to support RAN deployment and provisioning of non-virtualized and virtualized network entities 105. For non-virtualized network entities 105, the SMO 180-a may be configured to support the deployment of dedicated physical resources for RAN coverage requirements, which may be managed via an operation and maintenance interface (e.g., an O1 interface). For virtualized network entities 105, the SMO 180-a may be configured to interact with a cloud computing platform (e.g., O-Cloud 205) via a cloud computing platform interface (e.g., an O2 interface) to perform network entity lifecycle management (e.g., to instantiate virtualized network entities 105). Such virtualized network entities 105 may include, but are not limited to, CU 160-a, DU 165-a, RU 170-a, and near-RT RIC 175-b. In some specific implementations, the SMO 180-a may communicate with components configured according to a 4G RAN (e.g., via an O1 interface). Additionally or alternatively, in some implementations, the SMO 180-a may communicate directly with one or more RUs 170-a via an O1 interface. The SMO 180-a may also include a non-RT RIC 175-a configured to support the functionality of the SMO 180-a.

[0242] The non-RT RIC 175-a may be configured to include logic functions that implement non-real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources, artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) workflows (including model training and updating, or policy-based guidance of applications / features in the near-RT RIC 175-b). The non-RT RIC 175-a may be coupled to or communicate with the near-RT RIC 175-b (e.g., via an A1 interface). The near-RT RIC 175-b may be configured to include logic functions that implement near real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources via data collection and actions on an interface connecting one or more CUs 160-a, one or more DUs 165-a, or both, and the O-eNB 210 to the near-RT RIC 175-b (e.g., via an E2 interface).

[0243] In some examples, in order to generate an AI / ML model to be deployed in the near-RT RIC 175-b, the non-RT RIC 175-a may receive parameters or external enrichment information from an external server. Such information may be utilized by the near-RT RIC 175-b and may be received from a non-network data source or from a network function at the SMO 180-a or the non-RT RIC 175-a. In some examples, the non-RT RIC 175-a or the near-RT RIC 175-b may be configured to tune RAN behavior or performance. For example, the non-RT RIC 175-a may monitor long-term trends and patterns of performance and employ an AI model or ML model to perform corrective actions through the SMO 180-a (e.g., via reconfiguration of O1) or via the generation of a RAN management policy (such as an A1 policy).

[0244] The following provides an overview of various aspects of the disclosure:

[0245] Aspect 1: An apparatus for performing wireless communications at a UE, the apparatus comprising: a processor; and a memory, the memory being coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to: receive a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration being applied to BWP switching between multiple BWPs, to be applied to CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with multiple scheduled transmissions; receive a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both; and send one or more of the multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0246] Aspect 2: An apparatus according to Aspect 29, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes an uplink CG configuration, an SPS configuration, or both.

[0247] Aspect 3: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 29 to 30, wherein the control message further comprises an index identifying each BWP in the plurality of BWPs or each CC in the plurality of CCs to which the at least one transmission configuration is applied.

[0248] Aspect 4: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 29 to 31, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both, and the apparatus is further configured to: transmit the one or more scheduled transmissions among the multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both based at least in part on the activation.

[0249] Aspect 5: The apparatus according to any one of aspects 29 to 32, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises a single transmission configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both.

[0250] Aspect 6: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 29 to 33, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first BWP, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second BWP.

[0251] Aspect 7: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 29 to 34, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first CC and the second CC, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first CC, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second CC.

[0252] Aspect 8: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 29 to 35, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a first transmission configuration for the first BWP and a second transmission configuration for the second BWP, a first transmission configuration for the first CC and a second transmission configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0253] Aspect 9: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 29 to 36, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both until a deactivation command or a release command is received, and the apparatus is further configured to: receive the release command, the deactivation command, or both, the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicating release or deactivation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both; and deactivate at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions according to the release command, the deactivation command, or both.

[0254] Aspect 10: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 29 to 37, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates using a first configuration of the first BWP, the first CC, or both to activate the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both within a limited time period after receiving the switching command, and the apparatus is further configured to: after the limited time period, use a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both to convey the scheduled transmissions in the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0255] Aspect 11: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 29 to 38, wherein the plurality of CCs comprises one or more CCs that at least partially overlap in the frequency domain or that do not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0256] Aspect 12: The apparatus according to any one of aspects 29 to 39, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the plurality of BWPs, the plurality of CCs, or both.

[0257] Aspect 13: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 29 to 40, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more MCS parameters, one or more periodic parameters, or any combination thereof.

[0258] Aspect 14: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 29 to 41, wherein the control message comprises a radio resource control message.

[0259] Aspect 15: An apparatus for performing wireless communications at a network entity, the apparatus comprising: a processor; and a memory, the memory being coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to: output a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration being used for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with multiple scheduled transmissions at a UE; output a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both; and obtain one or more scheduled transmissions of the multiple scheduled transmissions based on the at least one transmission configuration.

[0260] Aspect 16: An apparatus according to Aspect 43, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes an uplink CG configuration, an SPS configuration, or both.

[0261] Aspect 17: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 43 to 44, wherein the control message further comprises an index identifying each BWP in the plurality of BWPs or each CC in the plurality of CCs to which the at least one transmission configuration is applied.

[0262] Aspect 18: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 43 to 45, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both, and the apparatus is further configured to: obtain the one or more scheduled transmissions among the multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both based at least in part on the activation.

[0263] Aspect 19: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 43 to 46, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises a single transmission configuration to be applied to the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both.

[0264] Aspect 20: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 43 to 47, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration to be applied to the first BWP and the second BWP, and the at least one transmission configuration also indicates a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first BWP and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second BWP.

[0265] Aspect 21: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 43 to 48, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first CC and the second CC, and a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first CC and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second CC.

[0266] Aspect 22: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 43 to 49, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a first transmission configuration for the first BWP and a second transmission configuration for the second BWP, a first transmission configuration for the first CC and a second transmission configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0267] Aspect 23: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 43 to 50, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both until a deactivation command or a release command is received, and the apparatus is further configured to: output the release command, the deactivation command, or both, wherein the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicate release or deactivation of at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0268] Aspect 24: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 43 to 51, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates using a first configuration of the first BWP, the first CC, or both to activate the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both within a limited time period after outputting the switching command, and the apparatus is further configured to: after the limited time period, use a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both to convey the scheduled transmissions in the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0269] Aspect 25: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 43 to 52, wherein the plurality of CCs comprises one or more CCs that at least partially overlap in the frequency domain or that do not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0270] Aspect 26: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 43 to 53, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the plurality of BWPs, the plurality of CCs, or both.

[0271] Aspect 27: An apparatus according to any one of Aspects 43 to 54, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more MCS parameters, one or more periodic parameters, or any combination thereof.

[0272] Aspect 28: An apparatus according to any one of aspects 43 to 55, wherein the control message comprises a radio resource control message.

[0273] Aspect 29: A method for performing wireless communications at a UE, the method comprising: receiving a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration to be applied to BWP switching between multiple BWPs, to be applied to CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with multiple scheduled transmissions; receiving a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both; and sending one or more scheduled transmissions of the multiple scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

[0274] Aspect 30: According to the method according to Aspect 29, the at least one transmission configuration includes an uplink CG configuration, an SPS configuration, or both.

[0275] Aspect 31: According to the method according to any one of Aspects 29 to 30, the control message further includes an index identifying each BWP in the plurality of BWPs or each CC in the plurality of CCs to which the at least one sending configuration is applied.

[0276] Aspect 32: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 29 to 31, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both, and the method further includes: sending the one or more scheduled transmissions among the multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both based at least in part on the activation.

[0277] Aspect 33: According to the method of any one of aspects 29 to 32, the at least one transmission configuration comprises a single transmission configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both.

[0278] Aspect 34: According to the method of any one of Aspects 29 to 33, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first BWP and the second BWP, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first BWP, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second BWP.

[0279] Aspect 35: According to the method according to any one of Aspects 29 to 34, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first CC and the second CC, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first CC, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second CC.

[0280] Aspect 36: According to the method according to any one of Aspects 29 to 35, the at least one transmission configuration includes a first transmission configuration for the first BWP and a second transmission configuration for the second BWP, a first transmission configuration for the first CC and a second transmission configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0281] Aspect 37: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 29 to 36, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC or both until a deactivation command or a release command is received, and the method further includes: receiving the release command, the deactivation command or both, the release command, the deactivation command or both indicating release or deactivation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC or both; and deactivating at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions according to the release command, the deactivation command or both.

[0282] Aspect 38: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 29 to 37, the at least one transmission configuration indicates the use of a first configuration of the first BWP, the first CC, or both to activate the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both within a limited time period after receiving the switching command, and the method also includes: after the limited time period, using a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both to convey the scheduled transmissions in the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0283] Aspect 39: According to the method according to any one of aspects 29 to 38, the multiple CCs include one or more CCs that are at least partially overlapped in the frequency domain or do not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0284] Aspect 40: According to the method of any one of aspects 29 to 39, the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the plurality of BWPs, the plurality of CCs, or both.

[0285] Aspect 41: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 29 to 40, the at least one transmission configuration includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more MCS parameters, one or more periodic parameters, or any combination thereof.

[0286] Aspect 42: According to the method according to any one of Aspects 29 to 41, the control message includes an RRC message.

[0287] Aspect 43: A method for performing wireless communications at a network entity, the method comprising: outputting a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration, the at least one transmission configuration being used for BWP switching between multiple BWPs, for CC switching between multiple CCs, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with multiple scheduled transmissions at a UE; outputting a switching command to switch from a first BWP to a second BWP, from a first CC to a second CC, or both; and obtaining one or more scheduled transmissions of the multiple scheduled transmissions based on the at least one transmission configuration.

[0288] Aspect 44: According to the method according to Aspect 43, the at least one transmission configuration includes an uplink CG configuration, an SPS configuration, or both.

[0289] Aspect 45: According to the method according to any one of Aspects 43 to 44, the control message further includes an index identifying each BWP in the plurality of BWPs or each CC in the plurality of CCs to which the at least one sending configuration is applied.

[0290] Aspect 46: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 43 to 45, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both, and the method further includes: obtaining the one or more scheduled transmissions among the multiple scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, in the second CC, or in both based at least in part on the activation.

[0291] Aspect 47: According to the method of any one of aspects 43 to 46, the at least one transmission configuration comprises a single transmission configuration to be applied to the first BWP and the second BWP, the first CC and the second CC, or both.

[0292] Aspect 48: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 43 to 47, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration to be applied to the first BWP and the second BWP, and the at least one transmission configuration also indicates a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first BWP and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second BWP.

[0293] Aspect 49: According to the method according to any one of Aspects 43 to 48, the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first CC and the second CC, and a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first CC and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second CC.

[0294] Aspect 50: According to the method of any one of Aspects 43 to 49, the at least one transmission configuration includes a first transmission configuration for the first BWP and a second transmission configuration for the second BWP, a first transmission configuration for the first CC and a second transmission configuration for the second CC, or both.

[0295] Aspect 51: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 43 to 50, the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC or both until a deactivation command or a release command is received, and the method further includes: outputting the release command, the deactivation command or both, the release command, the deactivation command or both indicating release or deactivation of at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC or both.

[0296] Aspect 52: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 43 to 51, the at least one transmission configuration indicates the use of a first configuration of the first BWP, the first CC, or both to activate the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second BWP, the second CC, or both within a limited time period after outputting the switching command, and the method also includes: after the limited time period, using a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second BWP, the second CC, or both to convey the scheduled transmissions in the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second BWP, the second CC, or both.

[0297] Aspect 53: According to the method according to any one of aspects 43 to 52, the multiple CCs include one or more CCs that are at least partially overlapping in the frequency domain or do not overlap in the frequency domain.

[0298] Aspect 54: According to the method of any one of Aspects 43 to 53, the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the plurality of BWPs, the plurality of CCs, or both.

[0299] Aspect 55: According to the method described in any one of Aspects 43 to 54, the at least one transmission configuration includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more MCS parameters, one or more periodic parameters, or any combination thereof.

[0300] Aspect 56: According to the method according to any one of Aspects 43 to 55, the control message includes an RRC message.

[0301] Aspect 57: An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE, the apparatus comprising at least one component for performing a method according to any one of aspects 29 to 42.

[0302] Aspect 58: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform a method according to any one of aspects 29 to 42.

[0303] Aspect 59: An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, the apparatus comprising at least one component for performing a method according to any one of aspects 43 to 56.

[0304] Aspect 60: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a network entity, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to any one of aspects 43 to 56.

[0305] It should be noted that the methods described herein describe possible implementations, and that the operations may be rearranged or otherwise modified and other implementations are possible. Furthermore, aspects from two or more methods may be combined.

[0306] Although aspects of LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR systems may be described for example purposes, and LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR terminology may be used in much of the description, the techniques described herein may also be applicable to networks other than LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR networks. For example, the techniques described may be applicable to various other wireless communication systems, such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and other systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0307] The information and signals described herein may be represented using any of a variety of different technologies and methods. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips mentioned throughout the specification may be represented by voltage, current, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or magnetic particles, optical fields or optical particles, or any combination thereof.

[0308] The various illustrative components described in conjunction with the disclosure herein may be implemented or performed using a general purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, a CPU, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A general purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in an alternative, the processor may be any processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. The processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration).

[0309] The functions described herein may be implemented using hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software executed by a processor, the functions may be stored as one or more instructions or codes of a computer-readable medium, or sent using one or more instructions or codes of a computer-readable medium. Other examples and specific implementations are within the scope of the present disclosure and the appended claims. For example, due to the nature of software, the functions described herein may be implemented using software executed by a processor, hardware, firmware, hard wiring, or a combination of any of these items. Features that implement the functions may also be physically located at different locations, including being distributed so that the various parts of the functions are implemented at different physical locations.

[0310] Computer-readable medium includes both non-transient computer storage medium and communication medium, and it includes any medium that facilitates computer program to be transmitted from one position to another position.Non-transient storage medium can be any available medium that can be accessed by general or special-purpose computer.By way of example and not limitation, non-transient computer-readable medium can include RAM, ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compact disc (CD) ROM or other optical disc storage device, disk storage device or other magnetic storage device or can be used for carrying or storing desired program code parts and any other non-transient medium that can be accessed by general or special-purpose computer or general or special-purpose processor in the form of instruction or data structure.Moreover, any connection is appropriately referred to as computer-readable medium.For example, if software is sent from website, server or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL) or wireless technology such as infrared, radio and microwave, then coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL or wireless technology such as infrared, radio and microwave are included in the definition of computer-readable medium. Disks and optical disks used herein include CDs, laser optical disks, optical optical disks, digital versatile disks (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray disks. Disks can reproduce data magnetically, while optical disks can reproduce data optically using lasers. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0311] As used herein (including in the claims), "or" used in a list of items (e.g., a list of items with a phrase such as "at least one of" or "one or more of") indicates an inclusive list, so that, for example, a list of at least one of A, B, or C means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). In addition, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should not be interpreted as a reference to a closed set of conditions. For example, an example method described as "based on condition A" can be based on both condition A and condition B without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In other words, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should be interpreted in the same manner as the phrase "based at least in part on."

[0312] The term "determining" encompasses a variety of actions, and thus, "determining" may include calculating, computing, processing, deriving, investigating, looking up (such as via looking up in a table, database or other data structure), ascertaining, and the like. Furthermore, "determining" may include receiving (e.g., receiving information), accessing (e.g., accessing data stored in a memory), etc. Additionally, "determining" may include resolving, obtaining, selecting, choosing, establishing, and other such similar actions.

[0313] In the drawings, similar components or features may have the same reference label. In addition, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a dash and a second label to distinguish between the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description may apply to any of the similar components having the same first reference label, regardless of the second or other subsequent reference labels.

[0314] The descriptions set forth herein in conjunction with the accompanying drawings describe example configurations and do not represent all examples that may be implemented or within the scope of the claims. The term "example" as used herein means "used as an example, instance, or illustration," rather than "preferred" or "advantageous over other examples." The specific embodiments include specific details to provide an understanding of the described techniques. However, these techniques may be practiced without these specific details. In some cases, known structures and devices are shown in flowchart form to avoid obscuring the concepts of the described examples.

[0315] The description herein is provided to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to implement or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to the present disclosure will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should be granted the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), the apparatus comprising: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to: receive a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a bandwidth part handover between a plurality of bandwidth parts, to be applied to a component carrier handover between a plurality of component carriers, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a plurality of scheduled transmissions; receive a handover command to handover from a first bandwidth part to a second bandwidth part, from a first component carrier to a second component carrier, or both; and transmit one or more of the plurality of scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises an uplink configuration grant configuration, a semi-persistent scheduling configuration, or both.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control message further comprises an index identifying each of the plurality of bandwidth parts or each of the plurality of component carriers to which the at least one transmission configuration is applied.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates to activate the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, in the second component carrier, or both, and wherein the apparatus is further configured to: transmit the one or more of the plurality of scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, in the second component carrier, or both, at least partially based on the activation.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises a single transmission configuration for the first bandwidth part and the second bandwidth part, the first component carrier and the second component carrier, or both.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises a common transmission configuration for the first bandwidth part and the second bandwidth part, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first bandwidth part, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second bandwidth part.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises a common transmission configuration for the first component carrier and the second component carrier, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first component carrier, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second component carrier.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration comprises a first transmission configuration for the first bandwidth part and a second transmission configuration for the second bandwidth part, a first transmission configuration for the first component carrier and a second transmission configuration for the second component carrier, or both.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates to activate the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both until a deactivation command or a release command is received, and wherein the processor is further configured to: Receive the release command, the deactivation command, or both, the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicating the release or deactivation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both; and Deactivate at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions according to the release command, the deactivation command, or both.

10. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates a first configuration of using the first bandwidth part, the first component carrier, or both within a defined time period after receiving the handover command to activate the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both, and wherein the processor is further configured to: After the defined time period, use a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both to convey the scheduled transmissions among the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both.

11. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of component carriers are one or more component carriers that at least partially overlap or do not overlap in the frequency domain.

12. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the plurality of bandwidth parts, the plurality of component carriers, or both.

13. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more modulation and coding scheme parameters, one or more periodicity parameters, or any combination thereof.

14. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus further includes one or more antennas, and wherein the one or more antennas and the processor are configured to: Receive the control message, wherein the control message includes a radio resource control message.

15. An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, the apparatus comprises: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to: Output a control message indicating at least one transmission configuration for bandwidth part handover between a plurality of bandwidth parts, for component carrier handover between a plurality of component carriers, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a plurality of scheduled transmissions at a user equipment (UE); Output a handover command for handover from a first bandwidth part to a second bandwidth part, from a first component carrier to a second component carrier, or both; and Obtain one or more of the plurality of scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

16. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes an uplink configuration grant configuration, a semi-persistent scheduling configuration, or both.

17. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the control message further includes an index identifying each of the plurality of bandwidth parts or each of the plurality of component carriers of the at least one transmission configuration application.

18. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, in the second component carrier, or in both, and wherein the processor is further configured to: obtain, at least in part based on the activation, the one or more scheduled transmissions of the plurality of scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, in the second component carrier, or in both.

19. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a single transmission configuration to be applied to the first bandwidth part and the second bandwidth part, the first component carrier and the second component carrier, or both.

20. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration to be applied to the first bandwidth part and the second bandwidth part, and the at least one transmission configuration further indicates a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first bandwidth part and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second bandwidth part.

21. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a common transmission configuration for the first component carrier and the second component carrier, a first dedicated transmission configuration for the first component carrier, and a second dedicated transmission configuration for the second component carrier.

22. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes a first transmission configuration for the first bandwidth part and a second transmission configuration for the second bandwidth part, a first transmission configuration for the first component carrier and a second transmission configuration for the second component carrier, or both.

23. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both until a deactivation command or a release command is received, and wherein the processor is further configured to: output the release command, the deactivation command, or both, the release command, the deactivation command, or both indicating release or deactivation of at least one of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both.

24. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates activation of the one or more scheduled transmissions in the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both using a first configuration of the first bandwidth part, the first component carrier, or both within a defined time period after outputting the handover command, and wherein the processor is further configured to: After the defined time period, use a second configuration in the at least one transmission configuration for the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both to communicate the scheduled transmission(s) among the one or more scheduled transmissions via the second bandwidth part, the second component carrier, or both.

25. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the plurality of component carriers includes one or more component carriers that at least partially overlap in the frequency domain or do not overlap in the frequency domain.

26. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration indicates a link between the plurality of bandwidth parts, the plurality of component carriers, or both.

27. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the at least one transmission configuration includes one or more time domain allocation parameters, one or more frequency domain allocation parameters, one or more modulation and coding scheme parameters, one or more periodicity parameters, or any combination thereof.

28. The apparatus according to claim 15, the apparatus further comprises: one or more antennas, wherein the one or more antennas and the processor are configured to: output the control message, wherein the control message includes a radio resource control message.

29. A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), the method comprises: receiving a control message that indicates at least one transmission configuration to be applied to a bandwidth part handover between a plurality of bandwidth parts, to be applied to a component carrier handover between a plurality of component carriers, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a plurality of scheduled transmissions; receiving a handover command to handover from a first bandwidth part to a second bandwidth part, from a first component carrier to a second component carrier, or both; and transmitting one or more of the plurality of scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

30. A method for wireless communication at a network entity, the method comprises: outputting a control message that indicates at least one transmission configuration for a bandwidth part handover between a plurality of bandwidth parts, for a component carrier handover between a plurality of component carriers, or both, the at least one transmission configuration being associated with a plurality of scheduled transmissions at a user equipment (UE); outputting a handover command to handover from a first bandwidth part to a second bandwidth part, from a first component carrier to a second component carrier, or both; and obtaining one or more of the plurality of scheduled transmissions according to the at least one transmission configuration.

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