Signaling associated with uplink resources for sensing

Abstract

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may send an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node. The UE may receive, from the network node, an indication of a transmission resource allocation for sensing, the transmission resource allocation for sensing based at least in part on a transmission configuration pattern for sensing using uplink resources. Numerous other aspects are described.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This patent application claims priority from Greek patent application No. 20230100120, filed on February 15, 2023, entitled “SIGNALING ASSOCIATED WITH UPLINK RESOURCES FOR SENSING” and assigned to the assignee of the present application. The disclosure of the prior application is considered a part of and incorporated by reference into the present patent application. Technical Field

[0003] Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to wireless communications and to techniques and apparatus for signaling associated with uplink resources for sensing. Background Art

[0004] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide a variety of telecommunication services, such as telephony, video, data, messaging, and broadcasts. Typical wireless communication systems employ multiple-access technologies capable of supporting communication with multiple users by sharing available system resources (e.g., bandwidth, transmit power, etc.). Examples of such multiple-access technologies include code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), single-carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA), time division synchronous code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA), and long-term evolution (LTE). LTE / LTE-Advanced is a set of enhancements to the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) mobile standard promulgated by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

[0005] A wireless network may include one or more network nodes that support communication for wireless communication devices, such as user equipment (UE) or multiple UEs. A UE may communicate with a network node via downlink and uplink communications. A "downlink" (or "DL") refers to the communication link from a network node to a UE, and an "uplink" (or "UL") refers to the communication link from a UE to a network node. Some wireless networks may support device-to-device communication, such as via a local link (e.g., a sidelink (SL), a wireless local area network (WLAN) link, and / or a wireless personal area network (WPAN) link, etc.).

[0006] These multiple access technologies have been adopted in various telecommunications standards to provide a common protocol that enables diverse UEs to communicate at the city, national, regional, and / or global levels. New Radio (NR), also referred to as 5G, is a set of enhancements to the LTE mobile standard promulgated by 3GPP. NR is designed to better support mobile broadband internet access by improving spectral efficiency, reducing costs, improving service, leveraging new spectrum, and integrating better with other open standards using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) with a cyclic prefix (CP) (CP-OFDM) on the downlink and CP-OFDM and / or single-carrier frequency division multiplexing (SC-FDM), also known as discrete Fourier transform-spread OFDM (DFT-s-OFDM), on the uplink. Furthermore, it supports beamforming, multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna technology, and carrier aggregation. As demand for mobile broadband access continues to increase, further improvements to LTE, NR, and other radio access technologies remain valuable. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE). The apparatus may include a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory. The one or more processors may be configured to send an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node. The one or more processors may be configured to receive an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing from the network node, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0008] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication at a network node. The apparatus may include a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory. The one or more processors may be configured to receive, from a UE, an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. The one or more processors may be configured to send, to the UE, an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0009] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a UE. The method may include sending an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node. The method may include receiving an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing from the network node, the transmit resource allocation for sensing based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0010] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a network node. The method may include receiving, from a UE, an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. The method may include sending, to the UE, an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0011] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing an instruction set for wireless communication by a UE. The instruction set, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to send an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node. The instruction set, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to receive an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing from the network node, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0012] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing an instruction set for wireless communication by a network node. The instruction set, when executed by one or more processors of the network node, may cause the network node to receive an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from a UE. The instruction set, when executed by one or more processors of the network node, may cause the network node to send an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing to the UE, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0013] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include means for sending an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node. The apparatus may include means for receiving an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing from the network node, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0014] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include means for receiving, from a UE, an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. The apparatus may include means for sending, to the UE, an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0015] Aspects generally include methods, apparatus, systems, computer program products, non-transitory computer-readable media, user equipment, base stations, network entities, network nodes, wireless communication devices, and / or processing systems as fully described herein with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings and description.

[0016] The features and technical advantages of the examples according to the present disclosure have been outlined quite broadly above so that the detailed description that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages will be described below. The concepts and specific examples disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for achieving the same purposes of the present disclosure. Such equivalent constructions do not depart from the scope of the appended claims. The characteristics of the concepts disclosed herein, both in terms of their organization and method of operation, and the associated advantages will be better understood by considering the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Each of the figures in the drawings is provided for the purpose of illustration and description and not as a definition of limitations of the claims.

[0017] While various aspects are described in this disclosure through illustration of certain examples, those skilled in the art will appreciate that such aspects can be implemented in many different arrangements and scenarios. The techniques described herein can be implemented using different platform types, devices, systems, shapes, sizes, and / or packaging arrangements. For example, some aspects can be implemented via integrated chip implementations or other non-module-based devices (e.g., end-user devices, vehicles, communications devices, computing devices, industrial equipment, retail / shopping devices, medical devices, and / or artificial intelligence devices). Various aspects can be implemented in chip-level components, modular components, non-modular components, non-chip-level components, device-level components, and / or system-level components. Devices incorporating the described aspects and features may include additional components and features for implementing and practicing the claimed and described aspects. For example, the transmission and reception of wireless signals may include one or more components for analog and digital purposes (e.g., hardware components including antennas, radio frequency (RF) chains, power amplifiers, modulators, buffers, processors, interleavers, adders, and / or summers). The various aspects described herein are intended to be practiced in a wide variety of devices, components, systems, distributed arrangements, and / or end-user devices of various sizes, shapes, and configurations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order that the above-described features of the present disclosure may be fully understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly summarized above may be obtained by reference to various aspects, some of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted, however, that the drawings illustrate only certain typical aspects of the present disclosure and are not therefore to be considered limiting of its scope, as the description may admit to other equally effective aspects. The same reference numerals in different drawings may identify the same or similar elements.

[0019] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless network according to the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of communication between a network node and a user equipment (UE) in a wireless network according to the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating an example decomposed base station architecture according to the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a Joint Communications and Radar (JCR) system according to the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of vehicle sensing according to the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of uplink sensing according to the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating an example associated with signaling associated with uplink resources for sensing according to the present disclosure.

[0026] Figures 8 and 9 is a diagram illustrating an example process associated with signaling associated with uplink resources for sensing according to the present disclosure.

[0027] Figures 10 and 11 is a diagram of an example apparatus for wireless communications according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] (Various aspects of the disclosure are described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to any specific structure or functionality presented throughout this disclosure. Rather, these aspects are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the scope of the disclosure is intended to cover any aspect of the disclosure disclosed herein, whether implemented independently or in combination with any other aspect of the disclosure. For example, an apparatus may be implemented or a method may be practiced using any number of the aspects set forth herein. Furthermore, the scope of the disclosure is intended to cover such an apparatus or method that is practiced using other structure, functionality, or structure and functionality in addition to or other than the various aspects of the disclosure set forth herein. It should be understood that any aspect of the disclosure disclosed herein may be embodied by one or more elements of a claim.

[0029] Several aspects of telecommunications systems will now be presented with reference to various devices and techniques. These devices and techniques are described in the following detailed description and illustrated in the accompanying drawings by various blocks, modules, components, circuits, steps, processes, or algorithms (collectively, "elements"). These elements can be implemented using hardware, software, or a combination thereof. Whether these elements are implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system.

[0030] Although various aspects may be described herein using terminology generally associated with 5G or New Radio (NR) radio access technology (RAT), various aspects of the present disclosure may be applicable to other RATs, such as 3G RATs, 4G RATs, and / or post-5G (e.g., 6G) RATs.

[0031] Figure 1 FIG1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless network 100 according to the present disclosure. Wireless network 100 may be a 5G (e.g., NR) network and / or a 4G (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE)) network, or may include elements of a 5G (e.g., NR) network and / or elements of a 4G (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE)) network, etc. Wireless network 100 may include one or more network nodes 110 (illustrated as network node 110a, network node 110b, network node 110c, and network node 110d), user equipment (UE) 120 or multiple UEs 120 (illustrated as UE 120a, UE 120b, UE 120c, UE 120d, and UE 120e), and / or other entities. Network node 110 is a network node that communicates with UE 120. As shown, network node 110 may include one or more network nodes. For example, the network node 110 may be a converged network node, meaning that the converged network node is configured to utilize a radio protocol stack that is physically or logically integrated within a single radio access network (RAN) node (e.g., within a single device or unit). As another example, the network node 110 may be a disaggregated network node (sometimes referred to as a disaggregated base station), meaning that the network node 110 is configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically distributed across two or more nodes (such as one or more central units (CUs), one or more distributed units (DUs), or one or more radio units (RUs)).

[0032] In some examples, network node 110 is or includes a network node (such as a RU) that communicates with UE 120 via a radio access link. In some examples, network node 110 is or includes a network node (such as a DU) that communicates with other network nodes 110 via a fronthaul link or a midhaul link. In some examples, network node 110 is or includes a network node (such as a CU) that communicates with other network nodes 110 via a midhaul link or with a core network via a backhaul link. In some examples, network node 110 (such as a converged network node 110 or a disaggregated network node 110) may include multiple network nodes, such as one or more RUs, one or more CUs, and / or one or more DUs. Network node 110 may include, for example, an NR base station, an LTE base station, a Node B, an eNB (e.g., in 4G), a gNB (e.g., in 5G), an access point, a transmit receive point (TRP), a DU, a RU, a CU, a mobility element of a network, a core network node, a network element, network equipment, a RAN node, or a combination thereof. In some examples, network nodes 110 may be interconnected to each other or to one or more other network nodes 110 in wireless network 100 via various types of fronthaul interfaces, midhaul interfaces, and / or backhaul interfaces (such as direct physical connections, air interfaces, or virtual networks) using any suitable transport network.

[0033] In some examples, network node 110 may provide communication coverage for a specific geographic area. In the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), the term "cell" may refer to the coverage area of ​​network node 110 and / or a network node subsystem serving that coverage area, depending on the context in which the term is used. Network node 110 may provide communication coverage for a macrocell, a picocell, a femtocell, and / or another type of cell. A macrocell may cover a relatively large geographic area (e.g., several kilometers in radius) and may allow unrestricted access by UEs 120 with service subscriptions. A picocell may cover a relatively small geographic area and may allow unrestricted access by UEs 120 with service subscriptions. A femtocell may cover a relatively small geographic area (e.g., a home) and may allow restricted access by UEs 120 associated with the femtocell (e.g., UEs 120 in a closed subscriber group (CSG)). A network node 110 for a macrocell may be referred to as a macro network node. A network node 110 for a picocell may be referred to as a pico network node. The network node 110 for a femto cell may be referred to as a femto network node or a home network node. Figure 1In the example shown, network node 110a may be a macro network node for macro cell 102a, network node 110b may be a pico network node for pico cell 102b, and network node 110c may be a femto network node for femto cell 102c. A network node may support one or more (e.g., three) cells. In some examples, the cells may not necessarily be stationary, and the geographic area of ​​the cells may move depending on the location of a mobile network node 110 (e.g., a mobile network node).

[0034] In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to a converged base station, a disaggregated base station, an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node, a relay node, or one or more components thereof. For example, in some aspects, a "base station" or "network node" may refer to a CU, DU, RU, a near real-time (near-RT) RAN intelligent controller (RIC), a non-real-time (non-RT) RIC, or a combination thereof. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to a single device configured to perform one or more functions, such as those described herein in conjunction with network node 110. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to multiple devices configured to perform one or more functions. For example, in some distributed systems, each of multiple different devices (which may be located in the same or different geographic locations) may be configured to perform at least a portion of a function, or to perform at least a portion of the function repeatedly, and the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to any one or more of these different devices. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to one or more virtual base stations or one or more virtual base station functions. For example, in some aspects, two or more base station functions may be instantiated on a single device. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to one of the base station functions but not another base station function. In this way, a single device may include more than one base station.

[0035] Wireless network 100 may include one or more relay stations. A relay station is a network node that can receive transmissions of data from an upstream node (e.g., network node 110 or UE 120) and transmit transmissions of data to a downstream node (e.g., UE 120 or network node 110). A relay station may be a UE 120 that can relay transmissions for other UEs 120. Figure 1 In the example shown in , a network node 110 d (e.g., a relay network node) may communicate with a network node 110 a (e.g., a macro network node) and a UE 120 d to facilitate communications between the network node 110 a and the UE 120 d. A network node 110 that relays communications may be referred to as a relay station, a relay base station, a relay network node, a relay node, a relay, etc.

[0036] The wireless network 100 may be a heterogeneous network that includes different types of network nodes 110, such as macro network nodes, pico network nodes, femto network nodes, relay network nodes, etc. These different types of network nodes 110 may have different transmit power levels, different coverage areas, and / or different impacts on interference in the wireless network 100. For example, a macro network node may have a high transmit power level (e.g., 5 watts to 40 watts), while a pico network node, a femto network node, and a relay network node may have a lower transmit power level (e.g., 0.1 watt to 2 watts).

[0037] The network controller 130 may be coupled to or in communication with a set of network nodes 110 and may provide coordination and control for the network nodes 110. The network controller 130 may communicate with the network nodes 110 via a backhaul communication link or a midhaul communication link. The network nodes 110 may also communicate directly with each other or indirectly via a wireless backhaul communication link or a wired backhaul communication link. In some aspects, the network controller 130 may be or may include a CU or a core network device.

[0038] UEs 120 may be dispersed throughout wireless network 100, and each UE 120 may be stationary or mobile. UEs 120 may include, for example, access terminals, terminals, mobile stations, and / or subscriber units. UEs 120 may be cellular phones (e.g., smartphones), personal digital assistants (PDAs), wireless modems, wireless communication devices, handheld devices, laptop computers, cordless phones, wireless local loop (WLL) stations, tablet computers, cameras, gaming devices, netbooks, smartbooks, ultrabooks, medical devices, biometric devices, wearable devices (e.g., smart watches, smart clothing, smart glasses, smart wristbands, smart jewelry (e.g., smart rings or smart bracelets)), entertainment devices (e.g., music devices, video devices, and / or satellite radios), vehicle components or sensors, smart meters / sensors, industrial manufacturing equipment, global positioning system equipment, UE functionality of a network node, and / or any other suitable device configured to communicate via a wireless or wired medium.

[0039] Some UEs 120 may be considered machine-type communication (MTC) or evolved or enhanced machine-type communication (eMTC) UEs. MTC UEs and / or eMTC UEs may include, for example, robots, drones, remote devices, sensors, meters, monitors, and / or location tags, which may communicate with a network node, another device (e.g., a remote device), or some other entity. Some UEs 120 may be considered Internet of Things (IoT) devices and / or may be implemented as NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT) devices. Some UEs 120 may be considered customer premises equipment. UE 120 may be included within a housing that houses components of UE 120, such as a processor component and / or a memory component. In some examples, the processor component and the memory component may be coupled together. For example, the processor component (e.g., one or more processors) and the memory component (e.g., memory) may be operatively coupled, communicatively coupled, electronically coupled, and / or electrically coupled.

[0040] Generally speaking, any number of wireless networks 100 may be deployed in a given geographic area. Each wireless network 100 may support a specific RAT and may operate on one or more frequencies. A RAT may be referred to as a radio technology, air interface, etc. A frequency may be referred to as a carrier, frequency channel, etc. Each frequency may support a single RAT in a given geographic area to avoid interference between wireless networks of different RATs. In some cases, NR or 5G RAT networks may be deployed.

[0041] In some examples, two or more UEs 120 (e.g., shown as UE 120a and UE 120e) can communicate directly (e.g., without using network node 110 as an intermediary to communicate with each other) using one or more sidelink channels. For example, UEs 120 can communicate using peer-to-peer (P2P) communication, device-to-device (D2D) communication, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) protocols (e.g., which may include vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) protocols, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) protocols, or vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) protocols), and / or mesh networks. In such examples, UEs 120 can perform scheduling operations, resource selection operations, and / or other operations described elsewhere herein as being performed by network node 110.

[0042] Devices in wireless network 100 can communicate using the electromagnetic spectrum, which can be subdivided into various categories, bands, channels, etc., based on frequency or wavelength. For example, devices in wireless network 100 can communicate using one or more operating frequency bands. In 5G NR, two initial operating frequency bands have been identified as frequency ranges designated 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 FR2, which is often (interchangeably) referred to as the "millimeter wave" band in documents and articles, despite being distinct from the extremely high frequency (EHF) band (30 GHz to 300 GHz), which is designated as a "millimeter wave" band by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

[0043] Frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are often referred to as mid-band frequencies. Recent 5G NR research has identified the operating band for these mid-band frequencies as frequency range designation FR3 (7.125 GHz to 24.25 GHz). Frequency bands falling within FR3 may inherit FR1 characteristics and / or FR2 characteristics, effectively extending the features of FR1 and / or FR2 to mid-band frequencies. Furthermore, higher frequency bands are currently being explored to extend 5G NR operation beyond 52.6 GHz. For example, three higher operating bands have been identified as frequency range designations FR4a or FR4-1 (52.6 GHz to 71 GHz), FR4 (52.6 GHz to 114.25 GHz), and FR5 (114.25 GHz to 300 GHz). Each of these higher frequency bands falls within the EHF band.

[0044] Considering the above examples, unless otherwise specifically stated, it should be understood that if the term "sub-6 GHz" or the like is used herein, the term can be broadly construed to mean frequencies that may be below 6 GHz, may be within FR1, or may include mid-band frequencies. Additionally, unless otherwise specifically stated, it should be understood that if the term "millimeter wave" or the like is used herein, the term can be broadly construed to mean frequencies that may be below 6 GHz, may be within FR1, or may include mid-band frequencies, may be within FR2, FR4, FR4-a, FR4-1, and / or FR5, or may be within the EHF band. It is contemplated that the frequencies included in these operating bands (e.g., FR1, FR2, FR3, FR4, FR4-a, FR4-1, and / or FR5) may be modified, and the techniques described herein are applicable to those modified frequency ranges.

[0045] In some aspects, a UE (e.g., UE 120) may include a communications manager 140. As described in greater detail elsewhere herein, communications manager 140 may send an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node; and receive an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing from the network node, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. Additionally or alternatively, communications manager 140 may perform one or more other operations described herein.

[0046] In some aspects, a network node (e.g., network node 110) may include a communications manager 150. As described in greater detail elsewhere herein, the communications manager 150 may receive an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from a UE; and send an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing to the UE, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. Additionally or alternatively, the communications manager 150 may perform one or more other operations described herein.

[0047] As indicated above, Figure 1 are provided as examples. Other examples can be found in the Figure 1 The examples described are different.

[0048] Figure 2 2 is a diagram illustrating example 200 of a network node 110 communicating with a UE 120 in a wireless network 100 according to the present disclosure. The network node 110 may be equipped with a set of antennas 234a through 234t, such as T antennas (T ≥ 1). The UE 120 may be equipped with a set of antennas 252a through 252r, such as R antennas (R ≥ 1). The network node 110 of example 200 includes one or more radio frequency components, such as antennas 234 and a modem 232. In some examples, the network node 110 may include an interface, a communication component, or another component that facilitates communication with the UE 120 or another network node. Some network nodes 110 may not include radio frequency components, such as one or more CUs or one or more DUs, that facilitate direct communication with the UE 120.

[0049] At network node 110, transmit processor 220 may receive data intended for UE 120 (or a group of UEs 120) from data source 212. Transmit processor 220 may select one or more modulation and coding schemes (MCSs) for UE 120 based at least in part on one or more channel quality indicators (CQIs) received from UE 120. Network node 110 may process (e.g., encode and modulate) the data for UE 120 based at least in part on the MCS selected for UE 120 and may provide data symbols for UE 120. Transmit processor 220 may process system information (e.g., for semi-static resource partitioning information (SRPI)) and control information (e.g., CQI requests, grants, and / or upper layer signaling) and provide overhead symbols and control symbols. Transmit processor 220 may generate reference symbols for reference signals (e.g., cell-specific reference signals (CRS) or demodulation reference signals (DMRS)) and synchronization signals (e.g., primary synchronization signals (PSS) or secondary synchronization signals (SSS)). The transmit (TX) multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) processor 230 may perform spatial processing (e.g., precoding) on ​​data symbols, control symbols, overhead symbols, and / or reference symbols, as applicable, and may provide a set of output symbol streams (e.g., T output symbol streams) to a corresponding set of modems 232 (e.g., T modems) (shown as modems 232a through 232t). For example, each output symbol stream may be provided to a modulator component (shown as MOD) of the modem 232. Each modem 232 may process a corresponding output symbol stream (e.g., for OFDM) using a corresponding modulator component to obtain an output sample stream. Each modem 232 may also process (e.g., convert to analog, amplify, filter, and / or frequency upconvert) the output sample stream using a corresponding modulator component to obtain a downlink signal. The modems 232a through 232t may transmit a set of downlink signals (e.g., T downlink signals) via a corresponding set of antennas 234 (e.g., T antennas) (shown as antennas 234a through 234t).

[0050] At UE 120, a set of antennas 252 (shown as antennas 252a through 252r) may receive downlink signals from network node 110 and / or other network nodes 110 and may provide a set of received signals (e.g., R received signals) to a set of modems 254 (e.g., R modems) (shown as modems 254a through 254r). For example, each received signal may be provided to a demodulator component (shown as DEMOD) of a modem 254. Each modem 254 may use a corresponding demodulator component to condition (e.g., filter, amplify, downconvert, and / or digitize) the received signal to obtain input samples. Each modem 254 may use the demodulator component to further process the input samples (e.g., for OFDM) to obtain received symbols. A MIMO detector 256 may obtain received symbols from the modem 254, perform MIMO detection on the received symbols where applicable, and provide detected symbols. The receive processor 258 may process (e.g., demodulate and decode) the detected symbols, may provide decoded data for the UE 120 to a data sink 260, and may provide decoded control information and system information to a controller / processor 280. The term "controller / processor" may refer to one or more controllers, one or more processors, or a combination thereof. The channel processor may determine, among other things, a reference signal received power (RSRP) parameter, a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) parameter, a reference signal received quality (RSRQ) parameter, and / or a CQI parameter. In some examples, one or more components of the UE 120 may be included in a housing 284.

[0051] The network controller 130 may include a communication unit 294, a controller / processor 290, and a memory 292. The network controller 130 may include, for example, one or more devices in a core network. The network controller 130 may communicate with the network node 110 via the communication unit 294.

[0052] One or more antennas (e.g., antennas 234a to 234t and / or antennas 252a to 252r) may include or be included within one or more antenna panels, one or more antenna groups, one or more groups of antenna elements, and / or one or more antenna arrays, etc. An antenna panel, antenna group, group of antenna elements, and / or antenna array may include one or more antenna elements (within a single housing or multiple housings), a group of coplanar antenna elements, a group of non-coplanar antenna elements, and / or be coupled to one or more transmit and / or receive components (such as, Figure 2 One or more antenna elements of one or more components in.

[0053] On the uplink, at UE 120, a transmit processor 264 may receive and process data from a data source 262 and control information (e.g., for reports including RSRP, RSSI, RSRQ, and / or CQI) from a controller / processor 280. The transmit processor 264 may generate reference symbols for one or more reference signals. The symbols from the transmit processor 264 may be pre-decoded by a TX MIMO processor 266, as applicable, further processed by a modem 254 (e.g., for DFT-s-OFDM or CP-OFDM), and transmitted to the network node 110. In some examples, the modem 254 of the UE 120 may include a modulator and a demodulator. In some examples, the UE 120 may include a transceiver. The transceiver may include any combination of an antenna 252, a modem 254, a MIMO detector 256, a receive processor 258, a transmit processor 264, and / or a TX MIMO processor 266. The transceiver may be used by a processor (eg, controller / processor 280) and memory 282 to execute the instructions herein (eg, reference Figures 7 to 11 ) any aspects of any of the methods described.

[0054] At network node 110, uplink signals from UE 120 and / or other UEs may be received by antenna 234, as applicable, processed by modem 232 (e.g., a demodulator component (shown as DEMOD) of modem 232), detected by MIMO detector 236, and further processed by receive processor 238 to obtain decoded data and control information transmitted by UE 120. Receive processor 238 may provide the decoded data to a data sink 239 and the decoded control information to controller / processor 240. Network node 110 may include a communication unit 244 and may communicate with network controller 130 via communication unit 244. Network node 110 may include a scheduler 246 to schedule one or more UEs 120 for downlink and / or uplink communications. In some examples, modem 232 of network node 110 may include a modulator and a demodulator. In some examples, network node 110 may include a transceiver. The transceiver may include any combination of antenna 234, modem 232, MIMO detector 236, receive processor 238, transmit processor 220, and / or TX MIMO processor 230. The transceiver may be used by a processor (e.g., controller / processor 240) and memory 242 to execute the instructions herein (e.g., reference 242). Figures 7 to 11 ) any aspects of any of the methods described.

[0055] The controller / processor 240 of the network node 110, the controller / processor 280 of the UE 120, and / or Figure 2 Any other component in the may perform one or more techniques associated with signaling associated with uplink resources for sensing, as described in more detail elsewhere herein. For example, the controller / processor 240 of the network node 110, the controller / processor 280 of the UE 120, and / or Figure 2 Any other component of the may perform or direct e.g. Figure 8 The process of 800 Figure 9 900 and / or other processes as described herein. Memory 242 and memory 282 may store data and program codes for network node 110 and UE 120, respectively. In some examples, memory 242 and / or memory 282 may include a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing one or more instructions (e.g., code and / or program code) for wireless communication. For example, the one or more instructions, when executed (e.g., directly or after compilation, conversion, and / or interpretation) by one or more processors of network node 110 and / or UE 120, may cause the one or more processors, UE 120, and / or network node 110 to perform or direct, for example, Figure 8 The process of 800 Figure 9 The process 900 and / or operations of other processes as described herein. In some examples, executing instructions may include running instructions, converting instructions, compiling instructions, and / or interpreting instructions, etc.

[0056] In some aspects, a UE (e.g., UE 120) includes: means for sending an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node; and / or means for receiving an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing from the network node, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. Means for the UE to perform the operations described herein may include, for example, one or more of the communications manager 140, antenna 252, modem 254, MIMO detector 256, receive processor 258, transmit processor 264, TX MIMO processor 266, controller / processor 280, or memory 282.

[0057] In some aspects, a network node (e.g., network node 110) includes: means for receiving an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from a UE; and / or means for sending an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing to the UE, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. Means for the network node to perform the operations described herein may include, for example, one or more of the following: the communications manager 150, the transmit processor 220, the TX MIMO processor 230, the modem 232, the antenna 234, the MIMO detector 236, the receive processor 238, the controller / processor 240, the memory 242, or the scheduler 246.

[0058] Although Figure 2 The blocks in FIG. 2 are illustrated as distinct components, but the functionality described above for these blocks may be implemented in a single hardware, software, or combined component, or in various combinations of components. For example, the functionality described for the transmit processor 264, the receive processor 258, and / or the TX MIMO processor 266 may be performed by or under the control of the controller / processor 280.

[0059] As indicated above, Figure 2 are provided as examples. Other examples can be found in the Figure 2 The examples described are different.

[0060] The deployment of a communication system (such as a 5G NR system) can be arranged in a variety of ways with various components or parts. In a 5G NR system or network, a network node, a network entity, a mobility element of the network, a RAN node, a core network node, a network element, a base station, or network equipment can be implemented in a converged architecture or a disaggregated architecture. For example, a base station (such as a Node B (NB), an evolved NB (eNB), an NR base station, a 5G NB, an access point (AP), a TRP, or a cell, etc.) or one or more units (or one or more components) performing base station functionality can be implemented as a converged base station (also known as a standalone base station or a single-chip base station) or a disaggregated base station. A "network entity" or "network node" can refer to a disaggregated base station or one or more units of a disaggregated base station (such as one or more CUs, one or more DUs, one or more RUs, or a combination thereof).

[0061] A converged base station (e.g., a converged network node) can be configured to utilize a radio protocol stack that is physically or logically integrated within a single RAN node (e.g., within a single device or unit). A decomposed base station (e.g., a decomposed network node) can be configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically distributed between two or more units (such as one or more CUs, one or more DUs, or one or more RUs). In some examples, the CU can be implemented within a network node, and one or more DUs can be co-located with the CU, or alternatively, can be geographically or virtually spread across one or more other network nodes. The DU can be implemented to communicate with one or more RUs. Each of the CU, DU, and RU can also be implemented as a virtual unit, such as a virtual central unit (VCU), a virtual distributed unit (VDU), or a virtual radio unit (VRU), among others.

[0062] Base station type operation or network design may take into account the aggregated nature of base station functionality. For example, a disaggregated base station may be utilized in an IAB network, an open radio access network (O-RAN (such as the network configuration initiated by the O-RAN Alliance)), or a virtualized radio access network (vRAN, also known as a cloud radio access network (C-RAN)) to facilitate scalability of the communication system by separating base station functionality into one or more independently deployable units. A disaggregated base station may include functionality implemented across two or more units at various physical locations, as well as functionality implemented virtually for at least one unit, which may enable flexibility in network design. Various units of the disaggregated base station may be configured for wired or wireless communication with at least one other unit of the disaggregated base station.

[0063] Figure 3 FIG2 is a diagram illustrating an example decomposed base station architecture 300 according to the present disclosure. Decomposed base station architecture 300 may include a CU 310, which may communicate directly with a core network 320 via a backhaul link, or indirectly with the core network 320 through one or more decomposed control units (such as a near-RT RIC 325 via an E2 link, a non-RT RIC 315 associated with a service management and orchestration (SMO) framework 305, or both). CU 310 may communicate with one or more DUs 330 via corresponding midhaul links (such as via an F1 interface). Each of DUs 330 may communicate with one or more RUs 340 via corresponding fronthaul links. Each of RUs 340 may communicate with one or more UEs 120 via corresponding radio frequency (RF) access links. In some implementations, a UE 120 may be served simultaneously by multiple RUs 340.

[0064] Each of the units (including the CU 310, DU 330, and RU 340), as well as the near-RT RIC 325, the non-RT RIC 315, and the SMO framework 305, may include or be coupled to one or more interfaces configured to receive or transmit signals, data, or information (collectively, signals) via a wired transmission medium or a wireless transmission medium. Each of the units, or an associated processor or controller that provides instructions to the one or more communication interfaces of the corresponding unit, may be configured to communicate with one or more of the other units via the transmission medium. In some examples, each of the units may include a wired interface configured to receive signals or transmit signals to one or more of the other units via the wired transmission medium, and a wireless interface that may include a receiver, transmitter, or transceiver (such as an RF transceiver) configured to receive signals or transmit signals to one or more of the other units via the wireless transmission medium, or both.

[0065] In some aspects, the CU 310 may host one or more higher-layer control functions. Such control functions may include radio resource control (RRC) functions, packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) functions, or service data adaptation protocol (SDAP) functions, among others. Each control function may be implemented using an interface configured to communicate signals with other control functions hosted by the CU 310. The CU 310 may be configured to handle user plane functionality (e.g., central unit-user plane (CU-UP) functionality), control plane functionality (e.g., central unit-control plane (CU-CP) functionality), or a combination thereof. In some implementations, the CU 310 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 units may communicate bidirectionally with the CU-CP units via an interface, such as the E1 interface. As needed, the CU 310 may be implemented to communicate with the DU 330 for network control and signaling.

[0066] Each DU 330 may correspond to a logical unit that includes one or more base station functions for controlling the operation of one or more RUs 340. In some aspects, a DU 330 may host one or more of a radio link control (RLC) layer, a medium access control (MAC) layer, and one or more higher physical (PHY) layers, at least in part according to a functional split (such as that defined by 3GPP). In some aspects, the one or more higher PHY layers may be implemented by one or more modules for forward error correction (FEC) encoding and decoding, scrambling, modulation and demodulation, and the like. In some aspects, a DU 330 may also host one or more lower PHY layers, such as those implemented by one or more modules for fast Fourier transform (FFT), inverse FFT (iFFT), digital beamforming, or physical random access channel (PRACH) extraction and filtering. Each layer (which may also be referred to as a module) may be implemented using an interface configured to communicate signals with other layers (and modules) hosted by the DU 330 or with control functions hosted by the CU 310.

[0067] Each RU 340 may implement low-layer functionality. In some deployments, a RU 340 controlled by a DU 330 may correspond to a logical node that hosts RF processing functions or low PHY layer functions, such as performing FFTs, performing iFFTs, digital beamforming, or PRACH extraction and filtering, based on a functional split (e.g., a functional split defined by 3GPP), such as a low-layer functional split. In this architecture, each RU 340 may be operated to handle over-the-air (OTA) communications with one or more UEs 120. In some implementations, real-time and non-real-time aspects of control plane and user plane communications with the RU 340 may be controlled by the corresponding DU 330. In some scenarios, this configuration may enable each DU 330 and CU 310 to be implemented in a cloud-based RAN architecture, such as a vRAN architecture.

[0068] The SMO framework 305 can be configured to support RAN deployment and provisioning of both non-virtualized and virtualized network elements. For non-virtualized network elements, the SMO framework 305 can be configured to support the deployment of dedicated physical resources for RAN coverage requirements, which can be managed via an operations and maintenance interface (such as the O1 interface). For virtualized network elements, the SMO framework 305 can be configured to interact with a cloud computing platform (such as the Open Cloud (O-Cloud) platform 390) to perform network element lifecycle management (such as instantiating virtualized network elements) via a cloud computing platform interface (such as the O2 interface). Such virtualized network elements may include, but are not limited to, the CU 310, DU 330, RU 340, non-RT RIC 315, and near-RT RIC 325. In some implementations, the SMO framework 305 can communicate with hardware aspects of the 4G RAN (such as the Open eNB (O-eNB) 311) via the O1 interface. Additionally, in some implementations, the SMO framework 305 can communicate directly with each of the one or more RUs 340 via a corresponding O1 interface. The SMO framework 305 can also include a non-RT RIC 315 configured to support the functionality of the SMO framework 305.

[0069] The non-RT RIC 315 can be configured to include logic that enables non-real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources, artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) workflows including model training and updating, or policy-based guidance of applications / features in the near-RT RIC 325. The non-RT RIC 315 can be coupled to or in communication with the near-RT RIC 325 (e.g., via an A1 interface). The near-RT RIC 325 can be configured to include logic that enables near-real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources through data collection and actions via an interface (e.g., via an E2 interface) that connects one or more CUs 310, one or more DUs 330, or both, and the O-eNB with the near-RT RIC 325.

[0070] In some implementations, to generate AI / ML models to be deployed in the near-RT RIC 325, the non-RT RIC 315 may receive parameters or external enrichment information from an external server. Such information may be utilized by the near-RT RIC 325 and may be received from non-network data sources or from network functions at the SMO framework 305 or the non-RT RIC 315. In some examples, the non-RT RIC 315 or the near-RT RIC 325 may be configured to tune RAN behavior or performance. For example, the non-RT RIC 315 may monitor long-term trends and patterns in performance and employ AI / ML models to execute corrective actions through the SMO framework 305 (such as via reconfiguration of the O1 interface) or through the creation of RAN management policies (such as A1 interface policies).

[0071] As indicated above, Figure 3 are provided as examples. Other examples can be found in the Figure 3 The examples described are different.

[0072] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating an example 400 of a joint communications and radar (JCR) system according to the present disclosure.

[0073] As indicated by reference numeral 402, the JCR system may be a collaboration-based JCR system. A first device may be associated with a radar transmitter / receiver (TX / RX) and a communication TX / RX. A second device may be associated with both the radar TX / RX and the communication TX / RX. Information may be shared between the communication system and the radar system, within the same device, and / or between the first device and the second device, which may improve overall performance. Information may be shared between the communication system and the radar system without significantly altering the core operations of the communication system and the radar system.

[0074] As shown by reference numeral 404, the JCR system may be a collaborative design-based JCR system, which may involve collaborative design of a communication system and a radar system. A first device may be associated with a JCR TX / RX. A second device may be associated with a JCR TX / RX. In a collaborative design-based JCR system, the common TX / RX of each device may be used for both communication functionality and radar functionality. A collaborative design-based JCR system may require significant modifications to the TX waveform generation and RX processing of the communication system and the radar system.

[0075] The JCR system may be associated with hardware reuse and spectrum reuse.The JCR system may involve a communication system that assists a radar system, and / or a radar system that assists a communication system.

[0076] As indicated above, Figure 4 are provided as examples. Other examples can be found in the Figure 4The examples described are different.

[0077] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating an example 500 of vehicle sensing according to the present disclosure.

[0078] like Figure 5 As shown, a vehicular UE may need to sense surrounding objects for automotive applications, such as collision avoidance. A first vehicular UE 502 may be traveling at 12 meters per second (m / s) in a first direction. A second vehicular UE 504 may be traveling at 20 m / s in the first direction, where second vehicular UE 504 and first vehicular UE 502 may be separated by a distance. A third vehicular UE 506 may be traveling at 20 m / s in a second direction (e.g., opposite the first direction). First vehicular UE 502 may transmit a CP-OFDM signal. First vehicular UE 502 may detect a radar return from second vehicular UE 504, which may be based at least in part on the CP-OFDM signal. First vehicular UE 502 may also detect a radar return from third vehicular UE 506, which may be based at least in part on the CP-OFDM signal. Thus, first vehicular UE 502 may be able to detect second vehicular UE 504 and third vehicular UE 506.

[0079] As indicated above, Figure 5 are provided as examples. Other examples can be found in the Figure 5 The examples described are different.

[0080] Uplink resources can be reused for sensing to enable UE-side JCR sensing. Uplink resources can be shared between communication and radar modes for sensing on the uplink resources. Separate resources can be used for communication and radar, such as by using a time division multiplexing (TDM) mode. Sounding reference signals (SRS) can be used as waveforms. Alternatively, the same resources can be used for communication and radar using jointly co-designed waveforms.

[0081] Automotive use cases may involve a relatively high density of vehicle radars with relatively high resolution and a relatively high update rate. Single-phase uplink sensing transmissions may result in relatively large communication overhead. Two-phase uplink sensing with a scanning phase and a tracking phase can achieve radar sensing with relatively low overhead. Two-phase sensing may be required to support multiple radar sensing on shared uplink communication resources with relatively low overhead.

[0082] Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating an example 600 of uplink sensing according to the present disclosure.

[0083] As indicated by reference numeral 602, single-phase uplink sensing may be associated with a per-frame requirement. A single phase may be associated with multiple coherent processing intervals (CPIs), where a CPI may correspond to a radar frame. As an example, a CPI (per beam) may be associated with a duration of 5.1 ms, a bandwidth of 0.5 GHz, and a subcarrier spacing (SCS) of 120 kHz. For an update rate of 20 frames per second (fps) (a 50 ms sensing period), approximately 10% of system resources may be used per beam and per user.

[0084] As indicated by reference numeral 604, two-phase uplink sensing may include a scanning phase and a tracking phase. The scanning phase may be associated with multiple scanning CPIs. During the scanning phase, target presence may be detected (at low resolution). The tracking phase may be associated with multiple tracking CPIs. Fine target detection may occur (at high resolution) during the scanning phase. As an example, a scanning CPI (per beam) may be associated with a duration of 1 ms, a bandwidth of 150 MHz, and an SCS of 120 kHz. A tracking CPI (per beam) may be associated with a duration of 5 ms and a bandwidth of 0.5 GHz, employing comb-5 decimation in time (e.g., one symbol in every fifth symbol) and comb-4 decimation in frequency (e.g., one resource element (RE) in every fourth resource element (RE)). With an update rate of 20 fps, approximately 4.5% of system resources may be used per user and per detected target, and approximately 9% of system resources may be used per user assuming two targets are in view. Therefore, compared with single-stage uplink sensing, two-stage sensing can support multiple radar sensing on shared uplink communication resources with relatively low overhead.

[0085] As indicated above, Figure 6 are provided as examples. Other examples can be found in the Figure 6 The examples described are different.

[0086] The UE may send a buffer status report (BSR) to the network node, which may indicate the amount of uplink data waiting to be transmitted. In other words, the BSR may indicate the amount of data available for transmission in the uplink buffer. The UE may send the BSR using a medium access control element (MAC-CE) on the physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH). The BSR MAC-CE may be a short BSR or a truncated BSR MAC-CE, which may indicate a logical channel identifier (LCID) and a corresponding buffer size. The BSR MAC-CE may be a long BSR MAC-CE, which may indicate multiple buffer sizes, where a buffer size in the multiple buffer sizes may correspond to a BSR index of a logical channel group (LCG) (e.g., buffer size #0 is the BSR index of LCG 0, buffer size #1 is the BSR index of LCG 1, and so on). Furthermore, buffer size levels may be defined for the BSR. For example, an index value (e.g., index value 1) may correspond to a buffer size value (e.g., a buffer size between 0 and 10 bytes).

[0087] A network node may send a system information block type 12 (SIB12) to a UE. The UE may send sidelink UE information (Sidelink UE Information UE) for NR sidelink communication to the network node based at least in part on SIB12. The UE may notify the network node, via the sidelink UE information, that the UE is interested in, or no longer interested in, receiving or transmitting NR sidelink communication. The UE may notify the network node, via the sidelink UE information, that the UE is requesting the assignment or release of transmit resources for NR sidelink communication. The UE may notify the network node, via the sidelink UE information, that the UE is reporting quality of service (QoS) parameters and a QoS profile related to NR sidelink communication. The UE may notify the network node, via the sidelink UE information, that the UE is reporting that a sidelink radio link failure or a sidelink RRC reconfiguration failure has been detected. The UE may notify the network node, via the sidelink UE information, that the UE is reporting sidelink UE capability information of an associated peer UE for unicast communication. The UE may inform the network node via sidelink UE information that the UE is reporting RLC mode information of sidelink data radio bearers for unicast communications received from associated peer UEs.

[0088] The UE and the network node may perform RRC reconfiguration based at least in part on signaling between the UE and the network node. The UE may send UE assistance information to the network node based at least in part on the RRC reconfiguration. The UE assistance information may be a special RRC message that the UE may use to inform the network node of various internal states of the UE. Based at least in part on the UE assistance information, the network node may assign and / or control resources that are better tailored to specific time instances of the UE (e.g., when the UE is in connected mode).

[0089] UE assistance information may be similar to UE capability information, but with some differences. UE capability information may be sent by the UE only in response to a request from a network node, whereas UE assistance information may be sent by the UE without any request from the network node. UE capability information may be sent prior to RRC reconfiguration, where the UE capability information may assist the network node in not configuring the UE with features outside of the UE's capabilities. UE assistance information may be sent after RRC reconfiguration, where the UE assistance information may assist the network node in configuring parameters that are most suitable for the UE at a specific moment in time or for a duration of time. UE capability information may indicate the maximum capabilities of the UE, whereas UE assistance information may indicate the capabilities at a specific moment in time. UE capability information may be more of a collection of static information, whereas UE assistance information may be more dynamic in nature.

[0090] Uplink resource management may only support communication resource allocation. However, a mechanism for managing uplink resources used for sensing is needed, especially considering the expected sensing services to be provided in 5G systems (e.g., long-range sensing services or short-range sensing services). Uplink resource management for sensing may be needed to manage uplink resources used for sensing (e.g., sensing performed by a UE), which can improve overall system performance.

[0091] In various aspects of the techniques and apparatus described herein, a UE may send an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources, sensing and interference measurement reports, and / or a sensing traffic pattern to a network node. The network node may determine a transmit resource allocation for sensing, which may be based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode, sensing and interference measurement reports, and / or the sensing traffic pattern for sensing using uplink resources. The UE may receive an indication of the transmit resource allocation for sensing from the network node. The transmit resource allocation for sensing may be based at least in part on uplink resource management for sensing, which may reduce the likelihood of collisions between multiple UEs and, thereby, may improve both UE and network performance.

[0092] In some aspects, the UE may send an RRC message to the network node, the RRC message indicating a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. The RRC message may also indicate a sensing signal bearer group identifier and a sensing target group identifier. In some cases, the UE may send both an RRC message and a MAC-CE to the network node to indicate the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. For example, an RRC message may be used to indicate multiple transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources, and a MAC-CE may be used to indicate the selection of one of the multiple transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may send an RRC message to the network node indicating a sensing and interference measurement report, which may assist the network node in selecting transmit resources that need to be allocated to the UE to achieve a given sensing QoS. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may send an RRC message to the network node indicating a sensing service mode, which may assist the network node in making sensing resource allocations using uplink resources. In some aspects, one or more RRC messages and / or MAC-CEs that may be sent by a UE to a network node and that may indicate a transmission configuration mode, sensing and interference measurement reports, and / or a sensing traffic mode for using uplink resources for sensing may enable uplink resource management for sensing, which may improve overall system performance.

[0093] In some aspects, in integrated sensing and communication and in a network management mode of radio frequency (RF)-based sensing operation, a UE may request radio resource allocation from a network node. The UE may reuse the BSR and / or sidelink BSR, which may have been originally designed for communication of sensing resource management. To reuse the existing limited BSR fields to signal sensing requirements, the UE may use one or more RRC messages and / or MAC-CEs to indicate the corresponding meaning of the fields mapped to the sensing resource requirements, thereby enabling uplink resource management for sensing.

[0094] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of signaling associated with uplink resources for sensing according to the present disclosure. Figure 7 As shown, example 700 includes communications between a UE (eg, UE 120) and a network node (eg, network node 110). In some aspects, the UE and the network node may be included in a wireless network (such as wireless network 100).

[0095] As indicated by reference numeral 702, the UE may send an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources, a sensing and interference measurement report, and / or a sensing traffic pattern to a network node. The UE may send the indication of the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources, the sensing and interference measurement report, and / or the sensing traffic pattern via one or more RRC messages and / or MAC-CEs. The UE may send the indication of the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources, the sensing and interference measurement report, and / or the sensing traffic pattern as part of uplink resource management for sensing.

[0096] In some aspects, when sending the indication, the UE may send a single RRC message to indicate the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. In some aspects, when sending the indication, the UE may send a set of RRC messages to indicate the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. When sending the indication, the UE may send a set of configurable transmit configuration modes (e.g., a set of possible transmit configuration modes) for sensing using uplink resources to the network node via sensing or sidelink UE information. The UE may send UE assistance information indicating a sensing information element (S-IE) to the network node. The sensing information element may indicate an index of the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources. In some aspects, when sending the indication, the UE may send a set of RRC messages and a MAC-CE to indicate the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. When sending the indication, the UE may send a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources to the network node via sensing or sidelink UE information. The UE may send a MAC-CE to the network node, where the MAC-CE may indicate a sensing buffer status report (S-BSR). The S-BSR may indicate an index of a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0097] In some aspects, a UE may send one or more RRC messages to a network node (e.g., a controller). The one or more RRC messages may be used to allocate transmit resources for sensing using uplink resources. In some aspects, a single RRC message may be used to send a transmit configuration mode to the network node, which transmit configuration mode may be used for sensing using uplink resources. In some aspects, the transmit configuration mode (or transmit sensing configuration mode) may be split across the set of RRC messages. For example, the UE may use sensing or sidelink UE information to send the set of configurable transmit configuration modes to the network node. The UE may then send UE assistance information, which may indicate an S-IE indicating an index for a specific transmit configuration mode. In some aspects, the transmit configuration mode may be split between the set of RRC messages and a MAC-CE. For example, the UE may use sensing or sidelink UE information to send the set of configurable transmit configuration modes to the network node. The UE may then send an S-BSR indicating an index for a specific transmit configuration mode. The UE may use a MAC-CE to send the S-BSR.

[0098] In some aspects, a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources may indicate time-frequency comb information, beam information, and / or transmit power information. The transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources may indicate a sensing signal bearer group identifier. The sensing signal bearer group identifier may be based at least in part on sensing QoS. The sensing QoS may be based at least in part on sensing key performance indicators (KPIs) and / or priority information. In some aspects, the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources may indicate a sensing target group identifier. The sensing target group identifier may be based at least in part on a sensing mode. The sensing mode may be a single-station sensing mode, a dual-station sensing mode, or a multi-station sensing mode. For the single-station sensing mode, the sensing target group identifier may indicate a group of target objects to be sensed and having common target parameters. For the dual-station sensing mode or the multi-station sensing mode, the sensing target group identifier may indicate a group of wireless device nodes that can be used for assisted sensing and having common device parameters.

[0099] In some aspects, a transmission configuration mode that can be used for sensing using uplink resources may indicate time-frequency comb information (e.g., comb-5 decimation in time, where one of every fifth symbols is used to transmit an uplink signal for sensing, and comb-4 decimation in frequency, where one of every fourth RE is used to transmit an uplink signal for sensing), beam information (e.g., an uplink beam used to transmit the uplink signal for sensing), and / or transmit power information (e.g., a transmit power used for the uplink signal for sensing). The transmission configuration mode may indicate a sensing signal bearer group identifier, which may depend on the sensing QoS. The transmission configuration mode may indicate a sensing target group identifier, which may depend on the sensing mode (e.g., a single-station sensing mode or a dual-station / multi-station sensing mode).

[0100] In some aspects, the sensing signal-carrying group identifier may be based at least in part on sensing QoS, which may include sensing KPIs and priority information. For example, a long-range radar (LRR) operating in scanning mode may be associated with a first logical channel group (LCG-1) having certain QoS requirements (e.g., a relatively wide field of view and / or a relatively coarse sensing resolution). As another example, an LRR operating in tracking mode may be associated with a second logical channel group (LCG-1) having certain QoS requirements (e.g., a relatively narrow field of view and / or a relatively fine sensing resolution). As yet another example, high-priority sensing applications (such as pre-crash applications and / or collision mitigation applications) may be associated with a third logical channel group (LCG-3). As another example, low-priority applications, such as three-dimensional environment mapping applications, may be associated with a fourth logical channel group (LCG-4).

[0101] In some aspects, the sensing target group identifier may be based at least in part on a sensing mode (e.g., a single-station sensing mode or a dual-station / multi-station sensing mode). For the single-station sensing mode, the sensing target group identifier may indicate a group of target objects that need to be sensed and have similar target parameters (e.g., location) compared to each other. For the dual-station / multi-station sensing mode, the sensing target group identifier may indicate a group of wireless device nodes that can assist in sensing and have similar device parameters (e.g., location) compared to each other.

[0102] In some aspects, the sensing and interference measurement report may indicate a list of measured interference reports in a set of sensing resources. The set of sensing resources may be associated with a time-frequency RE group and beam information. The sensing and interference measurement report may indicate a list of target parameters with relatively coarse estimation accuracy. In some aspects, the sensing traffic mode may indicate a sensing QoS identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmissions, a sensing resource size, and / or a timing and frequency offset for sensing transmissions.

[0103] In some aspects, one or more RRC messages sent by a UE to a network node may indicate sensing and interference measurement reports, which may assist the network node in determining transmit resources to be allocated to achieve a given QoS. The one or more RRC messages may indicate relevant sensing and interference measurement information. The sensing and interference measurement report may indicate a list of measured interference reports in the set of sensing resources. The set of sensing resources may be associated with a time-frequency RE group and beam information. The sensing and interference measurement report may indicate a list of target parameters with relatively coarse estimation accuracy.

[0104] In some aspects, one or more RRC messages sent by a UE to a network node may indicate a sensing traffic mode, which may assist the network node in determining a transmit resource allocation for sensing (or a sensing resource allocation using uplink resources). The sensing traffic mode may indicate a sensing QoS identifier. The sensing traffic mode may indicate the periodicity of sensing transmissions. For example, during a coarse scan phase, sensing may be performed every M seconds. The sensing traffic mode may indicate a sensing resource size. For example, the sensing resource size may indicate the amount of resources required for one sensing cycle in the time-frequency domain, such as the number of REs used for sensing with a 5-degree field of view along the boresight direction. The sensing traffic mode may indicate the timing and frequency offset used for sensing transmissions.

[0105] As indicated by reference numeral 704, the UE may receive an indication of an allocation of transmit resources for sensing from a network node. The allocation of transmit resources for sensing may be based at least in part on a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources, sensing and interference measurement reports, and / or a sensing traffic pattern. The indication of the allocation of transmit resources for sensing may indicate sensing resources for achieving a defined QoS. Furthermore, a waveform configuration, a beamforming configuration, and / or a transmit power configuration may be based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement reports.

[0106] The network node may use the transmission configuration pattern, sensing and interference measurement reports, and / or sensing traffic pattern for sensing using uplink resources to select optimal sensing resources (e.g., sensing resources not used by another UE for sensing, thereby avoiding conflicts between multiple UEs). The network node may use the transmission configuration pattern, sensing and interference measurement reports, and / or sensing traffic pattern for sensing using uplink resources to determine a waveform configuration, a beamforming configuration, and / or a transmit power configuration. The network node may send an indication of the optimal sensing resources and waveform configuration, beamforming configuration, and / or transmit power configuration to the UE. In other words, the network node may configure the optimal sensing resources, waveform, beamforming, and / or transmit power based at least in part on the transmission configuration pattern, sensing and interference measurement reports, and / or sensing traffic pattern for sensing using uplink resources. Thus, the network node may support uplink resource management for sensing based at least in part on the transmission configuration pattern, sensing and interference measurement reports, and / or sensing traffic pattern for sensing using uplink resources, as received from the UE.

[0107] As indicated above, Figure 7 are provided as examples. Other examples can be found in the Figure 7 The examples described are different.

[0108] Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating an example process 800, performed, for example, by a UE, in accordance with the present disclosure. Example process 800 is an example in which a UE (eg, UE 120) performs operations associated with signaling associated with uplink resources for sensing.

[0109] like Figure 8 As shown, in some aspects, process 800 may include sending an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node (block 810). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 10 The transmitting component 1004 and / or the communication manager 1006 depicted in FIG may transmit an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to the network node, as described above.

[0110] like Figure 8 As further shown in FIG. 8 , in some aspects, process 800 may include receiving an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing from a network node, the transmit resource allocation for sensing based at least in part on a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources (block 820). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 10The receiving component 1002 and / or the communication manager 1006 depicted in FIG may receive an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing from a network node, the transmit resource allocation for sensing based at least in part on a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources, as described above.

[0111] Process 800 may include additional aspects, such as any single aspect or any combination of aspects described below and / or in conjunction with one or more other processes described elsewhere herein.

[0112] In a first aspect, process 800 includes sending a single RRC message to a network node to indicate a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0113] In a second aspect, alone or in combination with the first aspect, process 800 includes sending a set of RRC messages to a network node to indicate a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0114] In a third aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, process 800 includes: sending a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources to a network node and via sensing or sidelink UE information; and sending UE assistance information indicating a sensing information element, the sensing information element representing an index of the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0115] In a fourth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, process 800 includes sending a set of RRC messages and MAC-CEs to a network node to indicate a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0116] In a fifth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects, process 800 includes: sending a set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources to a network node and via sensing or sidelink UE information; and sending a MAC-CE indicating a sensing buffer status report, the sensing buffer status report representing an index of a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0117] In the sixth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates one or more of time-frequency comb information, beam information or transmission power information.

[0118] In a seventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 6, a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing signal bearer group identifier, wherein the sensing signal bearer group identifier is based at least in part on sensing quality of service (QoS), and the sensing QoS is based at least in part on one or more of sensing KPI or priority information.

[0119] In an eighth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects one to seven, a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing target group identifier, wherein the sensing target group identifier is at least partially based on a sensing mode, and the sensing mode is one of a single-station sensing mode, a dual-station sensing mode, or a multi-station sensing mode.

[0120] In the ninth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eighth aspects, the sensing target group identifier indicates, for a single-station sensing mode, a group of target objects to be sensed and having common target parameters; or the sensing target group identifier indicates, for a dual-station sensing mode or a multi-station sensing mode, a group of wireless device nodes that can be used for assisted sensing and have common device parameters.

[0121] In a tenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to ninth aspects, process 800 includes sending a sensing and interference measurement report to a network node, wherein a transmission resource allocation for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement report.

[0122] In the eleventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to tenth aspects, the sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of measured interference reports in a set of sensing resources, and the set of sensing resources is associated with a time-frequency RE group and beam information; or the sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of target parameters with relatively coarse estimation accuracy; and the indication of the allocation of transmission resources for sensing indicates the sensing resources used to achieve the defined QoS.

[0123] In a twelfth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eleventh aspects, one or more of a waveform configuration, a beamforming configuration, or a transmit power configuration is based at least in part on sensing and interference measurement reports.

[0124] In a thirteenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects one to twelfth, process 800 comprises sending a sensing traffic pattern to a network node, wherein an allocation of transmission resources for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing traffic pattern, and the sensing traffic pattern indicates one or more of: a sensing QoS identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmissions, a sensing resource size, or a timing and frequency offset for sensing transmissions.

[0125] although Figure 8 Example blocks of process 800 are shown, but in some aspects, process 800 may include Figure 8 The blocks depicted may include additional blocks, fewer blocks, different blocks, or blocks arranged in a different manner than those depicted. Additionally or alternatively, two or more of the blocks of process 800 may be executed in parallel.

[0126] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example process 900, for example, performed by a network node, in accordance with the present disclosure. Example process 900 is an example in which a network node (eg, network node 110) performs operations associated with signaling associated with uplink resources for sensing.

[0127] like Figure 9 As shown, in some aspects, process 900 may include receiving an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from a UE (block 910). For example, a network node (e.g., using Figure 11 The receiving component 1102 and / or the communication manager 1106 depicted in FIG. 1104 may receive, from the UE, an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources, as described above.

[0128] like Figure 9 As further shown, in some aspects, process 900 may include sending an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing to the UE, the transmit resource allocation for sensing based at least in part on a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources (block 920). For example, a network node (e.g., using Figure 11 The transmitting component 1104 and / or the communication manager 1106 depicted in FIG may transmit to the UE an indication of an allocation of transmit resources for sensing based at least in part on a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources, as described above.

[0129] Process 900 may include additional aspects, such as any single aspect or any combination of aspects described below and / or in conjunction with one or more other processes described elsewhere herein.

[0130] In a first aspect, process 900 includes receiving a single RRC message from a UE indicating a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0131] In a second aspect, alone or in combination with the first aspect, process 900 includes receiving a set of RRC messages from a UE indicating a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0132] In a third aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, process 900 includes: receiving, from a UE and via sensing or sidelink UE information, a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources; and receiving UE assistance information indicating a sensing information element, the sensing information element representing an index of the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0133] In a fourth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, process 900 includes receiving a set of RRC messages and a MAC-CE from a UE, the MAC-CE indicating a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0134] In a fifth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 4, process 900 includes: receiving a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources from a UE via sensing or sidelink UE information; and receiving a MAC-CE indicating a sensing buffer status report, the sensing buffer status report representing an index of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0135] In the sixth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates one or more of time-frequency comb information, beam information or transmission power information.

[0136] In a seventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 6, a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing signal bearer group identifier, wherein the sensing signal bearer group identifier is based at least in part on sensing quality of service (QoS), and the sensing QoS is based at least in part on one or more of sensing KPI or priority information.

[0137] In an eighth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects one to seven, a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing target group identifier, wherein the sensing target group identifier is at least partially based on a sensing mode, and the sensing mode is one of a single-station sensing mode, a dual-station sensing mode, or a multi-station sensing mode.

[0138] In the ninth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eighth aspects, the sensing target group identifier indicates, for a single-station sensing mode, a group of target objects to be sensed and having common target parameters; or the sensing target group identifier indicates, for a dual-station sensing mode or a multi-station sensing mode, a group of wireless device nodes that can be used for assisted sensing and have common device parameters.

[0139] In a tenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to ninth aspects, process 900 includes receiving a sensing and interference measurement report from a UE, wherein a transmission resource allocation for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement report.

[0140] In the eleventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to tenth aspects, the sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of measured interference reports in a set of sensing resources, and the set of sensing resources is associated with a time-frequency resource element (RE) group and beam information; or the sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of target parameters with relatively coarse estimation accuracy; and the indication of the allocation of transmission resources for sensing indicates the sensing resources used to achieve the defined QoS.

[0141] In a twelfth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eleventh aspects, one or more of a waveform configuration, a beamforming configuration, or a transmit power configuration is based at least in part on sensing and interference measurement reports.

[0142] In a thirteenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects one to twelfth, process 900 includes receiving a sensing traffic pattern from a UE, wherein the allocation of transmission resources for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing traffic pattern, and the sensing traffic pattern indicates one or more of: a sensing QoS identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmission, a sensing resource size, or a timing and frequency offset for sensing transmission.

[0143] although Figure 9 Example blocks of process 900 are shown, but in some aspects, process 900 may include Figure 9 The blocks depicted may include additional blocks, fewer blocks, different blocks, or blocks arranged in a different manner than those depicted. Additionally or alternatively, two or more of the blocks of process 900 may be executed in parallel.

[0144] Figure 10 1 is a diagram of an example apparatus 1000 for wireless communication according to the present disclosure. Apparatus 1000 may be a UE, or a UE may include apparatus 1000. In some aspects, apparatus 1000 includes a receiving component 1002, a sending component 1004, and / or a communication manager 1006 that may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses and / or one or more other components). In some aspects, communication manager 1006 is a communication manager that is configured to communicate with one another. Figure 1 The described communication manager 140. As shown, the apparatus 1000 can communicate with another apparatus 1008, such as a UE or a network node such as a CU, DU, RU, or base station, using a receiving component 1002 and a sending component 1004.

[0145] In some aspects, the apparatus 1000 may be configured to perform Figure 7 Additionally or alternatively, the apparatus 1000 may be configured to perform one or more of the processes described herein, such as Figure 8 The process 800. In some aspects, Figure 10 The apparatus 1000 and / or one or more components shown in FIG. 1 may include a combination of Figure 2 Additionally or alternatively, Figure 10 One or more of the components shown may be combined Figure 2 Alternatively or in addition, one or more components in a set of components may be implemented at least in part as software stored in a memory. For example, a component (or a portion of a component) may be implemented as instructions or code stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium and executable by a controller or processor to perform the function or operation of the component.

[0146] The receiving component 1002 may receive communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or a combination thereof, from the apparatus 1008. The receiving component 1002 may provide the received communications to one or more other components of the apparatus 1000. In some aspects, the receiving component 1002 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, demodulation, analog-to-digital conversion, demultiplexing, deinterleaving, demapping, equalization, interference cancellation, or decoding, etc.) on the received communications and may provide the processed signals to one or more other components of the apparatus 1000. In some aspects, the receiving component 1002 may include processing the received communications in conjunction with Figure 2 One or more antennas, modems, demodulators, MIMO detectors, receive processors, controllers / processors, memories, or combinations thereof of the described UE.

[0147] The transmitting component 1004 may transmit communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or a combination thereof, to the apparatus 1008. In some aspects, one or more other components of the apparatus 1000 may generate communications and may provide the generated communications to the transmitting component 1004 for transmission to the apparatus 1008. In some aspects, the transmitting component 1004 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, modulation, digital-to-analog conversion, multiplexing, interleaving, mapping, or encoding, etc.) on the generated communications and may transmit the processed signals to the apparatus 1008. In some aspects, the transmitting component 1004 may include a combination of Figure 2 One or more antennas, modems, modulators, transmit MIMO processors, transmit processors, controllers / processors, memories, or combinations thereof of the described UE. In some aspects, the transmitting component 1004 can be co-located with the receiving component 1002 in a transceiver.

[0148] The communications manager 1006 can support the operation of the receiving component 1002 and / or the sending component 1004. For example, the communications manager 1006 can receive information associated with configuring the receipt of communications by the receiving component 1002 and / or the sending of communications by the sending component 1004. Additionally or alternatively, the communications manager 1006 can generate and / or provide control information to the receiving component 1002 and / or the sending component 1004 to control the receipt and / or sending of communications.

[0149] Transmitting component 1004 can transmit an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.Receiving component 1002 can receive an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0150] The transmitting component 1004 may transmit a single RRC message to indicate a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. The transmitting component 1004 may transmit a set of RRC messages to indicate a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. The transmitting component 1004 may transmit a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources via sensing or sidelink UE information. The transmitting component 1004 may transmit UE assistance information indicating a sensing information element that represents an index of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0151] The transmitting component 1004 may transmit a set of RRC messages and MAC-CEs to indicate a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. The transmitting component 1004 may transmit a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources via sensing or sidelink UE information. The transmitting component 1004 may transmit a MAC-CE indicating a sensing buffer status report, the sensing buffer status report indicating an index of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0152] The transmitting component 1004 can transmit a sensing and interference measurement report, wherein an allocation of transmit resources for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement report. The transmitting component 1004 can transmit a sensing traffic pattern, wherein an allocation of transmit resources for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing traffic pattern, and the sensing traffic pattern indicates one or more of: a sensing QoS identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmissions, a sensing resource size, or an opportunity and frequency offset for sensing transmissions.

[0153] Figure 10 The number and arrangement of components shown are provided as examples. Figure 10 The components shown may include additional components, fewer components, different components, or components arranged in a different manner than those shown. Figure 10 Two or more components shown may be implemented in a single component, or Figure 10 The single component shown may be implemented as multiple distributed components. Additionally or alternatively, Figure 10 The illustrated set (one or more) of components executable is described as being comprised of Figure 10 Another group of components is shown performing one or more functions.

[0154] Figure 11 1 is a diagram of an example apparatus 1100 for wireless communication according to the present disclosure. Apparatus 1100 is a network node, or a network node may include apparatus 1100. In some aspects, apparatus 1100 includes a receiving component 1102, a sending component 1104, and / or a communication manager 1106 that can communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses and / or one or more other components). In some aspects, communication manager 1106 is a communication manager that is configured to communicate with one another. Figure 1 The described communication manager 150. As shown, the device 1100 can communicate with another device 1108, such as a UE or a network node (such as a CU, DU, RU, or base station), using a receiving component 1102 and a sending component 1104.

[0155] In some aspects, the apparatus 1100 may be configured to perform Figure 7Additionally or alternatively, the apparatus 1100 may be configured to perform one or more of the processes described herein, such as Figure 9 The process 900. In some aspects, Figure 11 The apparatus 1100 and / or one or more components shown in FIG. 1 may include a combination of Figure 2 Additionally or alternatively, Figure 11 One or more of the components shown may be combined Figure 2 Alternatively or in addition, one or more components in a set of components may be implemented at least in part as software stored in a memory. For example, a component (or a portion of a component) may be implemented as instructions or code stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium and executable by a controller or processor to perform the function or operation of the component.

[0156] The receiving component 1102 may receive communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or a combination thereof, from the device 1108. The receiving component 1102 may provide the received communications to one or more other components of the device 1100. In some aspects, the receiving component 1102 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, demodulation, analog-to-digital conversion, demultiplexing, deinterleaving, demapping, equalization, interference cancellation, or decoding, etc.) on the received communications and may provide the processed signals to one or more other components of the device 1100. In some aspects, the receiving component 1102 may include combining Figure 2 One or more antennas, modems, demodulators, MIMO detectors, receive processors, controllers / processors, memories, or combinations thereof, of the described network nodes. In some aspects, the receiving component 1102 and / or the transmitting component 1104 may include or be included in a network interface. The network interface may be configured to obtain and / or output signals for the apparatus 1100 via one or more communication links (such as a backhaul link, a midhaul link, and / or a fronthaul link).

[0157] The transmitting component 1104 may transmit communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or a combination thereof, to the device 1108. In some aspects, one or more other components of the device 1100 may generate communications and may provide the generated communications to the transmitting component 1104 for transmission to the device 1108. In some aspects, the transmitting component 1104 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, modulation, digital-to-analog conversion, multiplexing, interleaving, mapping, or encoding, etc.) on the generated communications and may transmit the processed signals to the device 1108. In some aspects, the transmitting component 1104 may include a combination of Figure 2One or more antennas, modems, modulators, transmit MIMO processors, transmit processors, controllers / processors, memories, or combinations thereof of the described network nodes. In some aspects, the transmitting component 1104 can be co-located with the receiving component 1102 in a transceiver.

[0158] The communications manager 1106 can support the operation of the receiving component 1102 and / or the sending component 1104. For example, the communications manager 1106 can receive information associated with configuring the receipt of communications by the receiving component 1102 and / or the sending of communications by the sending component 1104. Additionally or alternatively, the communications manager 1106 can generate and / or provide control information to the receiving component 1102 and / or the sending component 1104 to control the receipt and / or sending of communications.

[0159] Receiving component 1102 can receive an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. Transmitting component 1104 can transmit an indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0160] Receiving component 1102 may receive a single RRC message indicating a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. Receiving component 1102 may receive a set of RRC messages indicating transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources. Receiving component 1102 may receive a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources via sensing or sidelink UE information. Receiving component 1102 may receive UE assistance information indicating a sensing information element that represents an index of the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0161] Receiving component 1102 may receive a set of RRC messages and a MAC-CE indicating a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources. Receiving component 1102 may receive a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources via sensing or sidelink UE information. Receiving component 1102 may receive a MAC-CE indicating a sensing buffer status report, the sensing buffer status report indicating an index of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0162] Receiving component 1102 can receive a sensing and interference measurement report, wherein an allocation of transmit resources for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement report. Receiving component 1102 can receive a sensing traffic pattern, wherein an allocation of transmit resources for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing traffic pattern, and the sensing traffic pattern indicates one or more of: a sensing QoS identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmissions, a sensing resource size, or an opportunity and frequency offset for sensing transmissions.

[0163] Figure 11 The number and arrangement of components shown are provided as examples. In practice, there may be Figure 11 The components shown may include additional components, fewer components, different components, or components arranged in a different manner than those shown. Figure 11 Two or more components shown may be implemented in a single component, or Figure 11 The single component shown may be implemented as multiple distributed components. Additionally or alternatively, Figure 11 The illustrated set (one or more) of components executable is described as being comprised of Figure 11 Another group of components is shown performing one or more functions.

[0164] The following provides an overview of some aspects of the disclosure:

[0165] Aspect 1: A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: sending an indication of a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node; and receiving an indication of a transmission resource allocation for sensing from the network node, the transmission resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0166] Aspect 2: The method according to aspect 1, wherein sending the indication comprises sending a single radio resource control (RRC) message to the network node to indicate the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0167] Aspect 3: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 2, wherein sending the indication comprises sending a set of radio resource control (RRC) messages to the network node to indicate the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0168] Aspect 4: A method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 3, wherein sending the indication includes: sending a set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources to the network node and via sensing or sidelink UE information; and sending UE auxiliary information indicating a sensing information element, wherein the sensing information element represents an index of the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0169] Aspect 5: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 4, wherein sending the indication comprises: sending a set of radio resource control (RRC) messages and medium access control elements (MAC-CE) to the network node to indicate the transmission configuration mode for using uplink resources for sensing.

[0170] Aspect 6: A method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 5, wherein sending the indication includes: sending a set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources to the network node and via sensing or sidelink UE information; and sending a medium access control control element (MAC-CE) indicating a sensing buffer status report, wherein the sensing buffer status report represents an index of the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0171] Aspect 7: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 6, wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates one or more of the following: time-frequency comb information, beam information, or transmission power information.

[0172] Aspect 8: A method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 7, wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing signal bearer group identifier, wherein the sensing signal bearer group identifier is based at least in part on sensing quality of service (QoS), and wherein the sensing QoS is based at least in part on one or more of a sensing key performance indicator (KPI) or priority information.

[0173] Aspect 9: A method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 8, wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing target group identifier, wherein the sensing target group identifier is at least partially based on a sensing mode, and wherein the sensing mode is one of a single-station sensing mode, a dual-station sensing mode, or a multi-station sensing mode.

[0174] Aspect 10: A method according to Aspect 9, wherein the sensing target group identifier indicates a group of target objects to be sensed and having common target parameters for the single-station sensing mode; or the sensing target group identifier indicates a group of wireless device nodes that can be used for auxiliary sensing and have common device parameters for the dual-station sensing mode or the multi-station sensing mode.

[0175] Aspect 11: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 10, further comprising sending a sensing and interference measurement report to the network node, wherein the transmission resource allocation for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement report.

[0176] Aspect 12: A method according to Aspect 11, wherein: the sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of measured interference reports in a set of sensing resources, and the set of sensing resources is associated with a time-frequency RE group and beam information; or the sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of target parameters with relatively coarse estimation accuracy; and the indication of the transmission resource allocation for sensing indicates sensing resources used to achieve a defined quality of service (QoS).

[0177] Aspect 13: The method of aspect 11, wherein one or more of a waveform configuration, a beamforming configuration, or a transmit power configuration is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement reports.

[0178] Aspect 14: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 13, further comprising: sending a sensing traffic pattern to the network node, wherein the transmission resource allocation for sensing is at least partially based on the sensing traffic pattern, and wherein the sensing traffic pattern indicates one or more of the following: a sensing quality of service (QoS) identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmission, a sensing resource size, or a timing and frequency offset for sensing transmission.

[0179] Aspect 15: A method of wireless communication performed by a network node, the method comprising: receiving an indication of a transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from a user equipment (UE); and sending an indication of a transmission resource allocation for sensing to the UE, the transmission resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0180] Aspect 16: The method of aspect 15, wherein receiving the indication comprises receiving a single radio resource control (RRC) message from the UE, the single radio resource control (RRC) message indicating the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0181] Aspect 17: The method according to any one of aspects 15 to 16, wherein receiving the indication comprises receiving a set of radio resource control (RRC) messages, the set of radio resource control (RRC) messages indicating the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0182] Aspect 18: A method according to any one of Aspects 15 to 17, wherein receiving the indication includes: receiving a set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources via sensing or sidelink UE information; and receiving UE auxiliary information indicating a sensing information element, wherein the sensing information element represents an index of the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0183] Aspect 19: The method according to any one of aspects 15 to 18, wherein receiving the indication comprises receiving a set of radio resource control (RRC) messages and a medium access control control element (MAC-CE), the medium access control control element (MAC-CE) indicating the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

[0184] Aspect 20: A method according to any one of Aspects 15 to 19, wherein receiving the indication includes: receiving a set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources via sensing or sidelink UE information; and receiving a medium access control control element (MAC-CE) indicating a sensing buffer status report, wherein the sensing buffer status report represents an index of the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

[0185] Aspect 21: The method according to any one of aspects 15 to 20, wherein the transmission configuration pattern for sensing using uplink resources indicates one or more of the following: time-frequency comb information, beam information or transmission power information.

[0186] Aspect 22: A method according to any one of Aspects 15 to 21, wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing signal bearer group identifier, wherein the sensing signal bearer group identifier is based at least in part on sensing quality of service (QoS), and wherein the sensing QoS is based at least in part on one or more of a sensing key performance indicator (KPI) or priority information.

[0187] Aspect 23: A method according to any one of Aspects 15 to 22, wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing target group identifier, wherein the sensing target group identifier is at least partially based on a sensing mode, and wherein the sensing mode is one of a single-station sensing mode, a dual-station sensing mode, or a multi-station sensing mode.

[0188] Aspect 24: A method according to Aspect 23, wherein the sensing target group identifier indicates a group of target objects to be sensed and having common target parameters for the single-station sensing mode, or the sensing target group identifier indicates a group of wireless device nodes that can be used for auxiliary sensing and have common device parameters for the dual-station sensing mode or the multi-station sensing mode.

[0189] Aspect 25: The method according to any one of aspects 15 to 24, further comprising: sending a sensing and interference measurement report to the network node, wherein the transmission resource allocation for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement report.

[0190] Aspect 26: A method according to Aspect 25, wherein: the sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of measured interference reports in a set of sensing resources, and the set of sensing resources is associated with a time-frequency RE group and beam information; or the sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of target parameters with relatively coarse estimation accuracy; and the indication of the transmission resource allocation for sensing indicates sensing resources used to achieve a defined quality of service (QoS).

[0191] Aspect 27: The method of aspect 25, wherein one or more of a waveform configuration, a beamforming configuration, or a transmit power configuration is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement reports.

[0192] Aspect 28: The method according to any one of Aspects 15 to 27, further comprising: sending a sensing traffic pattern to the network node, wherein the transmission resource allocation for sensing is at least partially based on the sensing traffic pattern, and wherein the sensing traffic pattern indicates one or more of the following: a sensing quality of service (QoS) identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmission, a sensing resource size, or a timing and frequency offset for sensing transmission.

[0193] Aspect 29: An apparatus for wireless communication at a device, the apparatus comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to perform one or more of the methods described in Aspects 1 to 14.

[0194] Aspect 30: A device for wireless communication, the device comprising: a memory; and one or more processors, the one or more processors coupled to the memory, the one or more processors configured to perform the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 14.

[0195] Aspect 31: An apparatus for wireless communication, the apparatus comprising at least one component for performing the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 14.

[0196] Aspect 32: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 14.

[0197] Aspect 33: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing an instruction set for wireless communication, the instruction set comprising one or more instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a device, cause the device to perform one or more of the methods described in aspects 1 to 14.

[0198] Aspect 34: An apparatus for wireless communication at a device, the apparatus comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to perform one or more of the methods described in aspects 15 to 28.

[0199] Aspect 35: A device for wireless communication, the device comprising: a memory; and one or more processors, the one or more processors coupled to the memory, the one or more processors configured to perform the method according to one or more of aspects 15 to 28.

[0200] Aspect 36: An apparatus for wireless communication, the apparatus comprising at least one component for performing the method according to one or more of aspects 15 to 28.

[0201] Aspect 37: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to one or more of aspects 15 to 28.

[0202] Aspect 38: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing an instruction set for wireless communication, the instruction set comprising one or more instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a device, cause the device to perform one or more of the methods described in aspects 15 to 28.

[0203] While the foregoing disclosure provides illustration and description, it is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the aspects to the precise forms disclosed. Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above disclosure or may be acquired from practice of these aspects.

[0204] As used herein, the term "component" is intended to be broadly interpreted as hardware and / or a combination of hardware and software. Whether referred to as software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description language or other names, "software" should be broadly interpreted to mean instructions, instruction sets, codes, code segments, program codes, programs, subroutines, software modules, applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executable files, threads of execution, processes and / or functions, etc. As used herein, a "processor" is implemented in hardware and / or a combination of hardware and software. It will be apparent that the systems and / or methods described herein can be implemented by different forms of hardware and / or a combination of hardware and software. The actual dedicated control hardware or software code used to implement these systems and / or methods does not limit the various aspects. Therefore, no reference is made herein to specific software code to describe the operation and behavior of the systems and / or methods, as those skilled in the art will appreciate that software and hardware can be designed to implement the systems and / or methods based at least in part on the description herein.

[0205] As used herein, "satisfying a threshold" may mean that a value is greater than a threshold, greater than or equal to a threshold, less than a threshold, less than or equal to a threshold, equal to a threshold, not equal to a threshold, etc., depending on the context.

[0206] Although specific combinations of features are recited in the claims and / or disclosed in the specification, these combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of the various aspects. Many of these features may be combined in ways not specifically recited in the claims and / or disclosed in the specification. The disclosure of the various aspects includes each dependent claim in conjunction with every other claim in the claim set. As used herein, a phrase referring to “at least one of” a list of items refers to any combination of those items (including a single member). By way of example, “at least one of a, b, or c” is intended to encompass a, b, c, a+b, a+c, b+c, and a+b+c, as well as any combination of multiples of the same element (e.g., a+a, a+a+a, a+a+b, a+a+c, a+b+b, a+c+c, b+b, b+b+b, b+b+c, c+c, and c+c+c, or any other ordering of a, b, and c).

[0207] Any element, action or instruction used herein should not be interpreted as key or necessary unless explicitly described as such. In addition, as used herein, the articles "a" and "a kind of" are intended to include one or more projects and can be used interchangeably with "one or more". In addition, as used herein, the article "said" is intended to include one or more projects connected with the article "said" and can be used interchangeably with "one or more". In addition, as used herein, the terms "group" and "cluster" are intended to include one or more projects and can be used interchangeably with "one or more". If only one project is intended to be referred to, the phrase "only one" or similar terms are used. In addition, as used herein, the terms "have", "have", "have" etc. are intended to be open terms that do not limit the elements they modify (for example, an element "having" A may also have B). In addition, the phrase "based on" is intended to represent "at least partially based on", unless otherwise explicitly stated. Furthermore, as used herein, the term "or" when used in a series is intended to be inclusive and used interchangeably with "and / or" unless explicitly stated otherwise (e.g., when used in conjunction with "either" or "only one of").

Claims

1. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), the apparatus comprising: one or more processors; one or more memories coupled to the one or more processors; and instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, alone or in combination, to cause the apparatus to: sending an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node; and An indication of an allocation of transmit resources for sensing is received from the network node, the allocation of transmit resources for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration pattern for sensing using uplink resources.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to send the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: A single radio resource control (RRC) message is sent to the network node to indicate the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to send the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: A set of radio resource control (RRC) messages is sent to the network node to indicate the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to send the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: sending a set of configurable transmit configuration patterns for sensing using uplink resources to the network node via sensing or sidelink UE information; and UE assistance information indicating a sensing information element is sent to the network node, the sensing information element representing an index of the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to send the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: A set of radio resource control (RRC) messages and medium access control elements (MAC-CEs) are sent to the network node to indicate the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to send the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: sending a set of configurable transmit configuration patterns for sensing using uplink resources to the network node via sensing or sidelink UE information; and A medium access control element (MAC-CE) is sent to the network node indicating a sensing buffer status report, the sensing buffer status report indicating an index of the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates one or more of the following: time-frequency comb information, beam information, or transmission power information.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing signal bearer group identifier, wherein the sensing signal bearer group identifier is based at least in part on a sensing quality of service (QoS), and wherein the sensing QoS is based at least in part on one or more of a sensing key performance indicator (KPI) or priority information.

9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing target group identifier, wherein the sensing target group identifier is based at least in part on a sensing mode, and wherein the sensing mode is one of a single-station sensing mode, a dual-station sensing mode, or a multi-station sensing mode.

10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein: The sensing target group identifier indicates a group of target objects to be sensed and having a common target parameter for the single-station sensing mode; or The sensing target group identifier indicates, for the bi-station sensing mode or the multi-station sensing mode, a group of wireless device nodes that can be used for assisted sensing and have common device parameters.

11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, are further configured to cause the apparatus to: Sensing and interference measurement reports are sent to the network node, wherein the transmission resource allocation for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement reports.

12. The apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of measured interference reports in a set of sensing resources, and the set of sensing resources is associated with a time-frequency resource element (RE) group and beam information; or The sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of target parameters with a relatively coarse estimate accuracy; and The indication of the allocation of transmission resources for sensing indicates sensing resources for achieving a defined quality of service (QoS).

13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein one or more of a waveform configuration, a beamforming configuration, or a transmit power configuration is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement reports.

14. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, are further configured to cause the apparatus to: A sensing traffic pattern is transmitted to the network node, wherein the transmission resource allocation for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing traffic pattern, and wherein the sensing traffic pattern indicates one or more of: a sensing quality of service (QoS) identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmissions, a sensing resource size, or a timing and frequency offset for sensing transmissions.

15. An apparatus for wireless communication at a network node, the apparatus comprising: one or more processors; one or more memories coupled to the one or more processors; and instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, alone or in combination, to cause the apparatus to: receiving, from a user equipment (UE), an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources; as well as An indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing is sent to the UE, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to receive the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: A single radio resource control (RRC) message is received from the UE, the single radio resource control (RRC) message indicating the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to receive the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: A set of radio resource control (RRC) messages is received from the UE, the set of radio resource control (RRC) messages indicating the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

18. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to receive the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: receiving, from the UE via sensing or sidelink UE information, a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources; and UE assistance information indicating a sensing information element is received from the UE, the sensing information element representing an index of the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

19. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to receive the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: A set of radio resource control (RRC) messages and a medium access control control element (MAC-CE) are received from the UE, the medium access control control element (MAC-CE) indicating the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

20. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, to receive the indication are configured to cause the apparatus to: receiving, from the UE via sensing or sidelink UE information, a set of configurable transmit configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources; and A medium access control element (MAC-CE) indicating a sensing buffer status report is received from the UE, the sensing buffer status report indicating an index of the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources from the set of configurable transmission configuration modes for sensing using uplink resources.

21. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates one or more of the following: time-frequency comb information, beam information, or transmission power information.

22. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing signal bearer group identifier, wherein the sensing signal bearer group identifier is based at least in part on a sensing quality of service (QoS), and wherein the sensing QoS is based at least in part on one or more of a sensing key performance indicator (KPI) or priority information.

23. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the transmission configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources indicates a sensing target group identifier, wherein the sensing target group identifier is based at least in part on a sensing mode, and wherein the sensing mode is one of a single-station sensing mode, a dual-station sensing mode, or a multi-station sensing mode.

24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein: The sensing target group identifier indicates a group of target objects to be sensed and having a common target parameter for the single-station sensing mode; or The sensing target group identifier indicates, for the bi-station sensing mode or the multi-station sensing mode, a group of wireless device nodes that can be used for assisted sensing and have common device parameters.

25. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, are further configured to cause the apparatus to: Sensing and interference measurement reports are received from the UE, wherein the transmit resource allocation for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement reports.

26. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: The sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of measured interference reports in a set of sensing resources, and the set of sensing resources is associated with a time-frequency resource element (RE) group and beam information; or The sensing and interference measurement report indicates a list of target parameters with a relatively coarse estimate accuracy; and The indication of the allocation of transmission resources for sensing indicates sensing resources for achieving a defined quality of service (QoS).

27. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein one or more of a waveform configuration, a beamforming configuration, or a transmit power configuration is based at least in part on the sensing and interference measurement reports.

28. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the instructions stored in the one or more memories and executable by the one or more processors, individually or in combination, are further configured to cause the apparatus to: A sensing traffic pattern is received from the UE, wherein the transmit resource allocation for sensing is based at least in part on the sensing traffic pattern, and wherein the sensing traffic pattern indicates one or more of: a sensing quality of service (QoS) identifier, a periodicity of sensing transmissions, a sensing resource size, or a timing and frequency offset for sensing transmissions.

29. A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: sending an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources to a network node; as well as An indication of an allocation of transmit resources for sensing is received from the network node, the allocation of transmit resources for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration pattern for sensing using uplink resources.

30. A method of wireless communication performed by a network node, the method comprising: receiving, from a user equipment (UE), an indication of a transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources; as well as An indication of a transmit resource allocation for sensing is sent to the UE, the transmit resource allocation for sensing being based at least in part on the transmit configuration mode for sensing using uplink resources.

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