User equipment and network entity for wireless communication

Abstract

A user equipment and a network entity for wireless communication are disclosed. A user equipment (UE) for wireless communication includes: a memory; and one or more processors coupled to the memory, the memory including instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to: receive a first paging early indication (PEI) in a first beam, the PEI indicates one or more paging opportunities (POs) in a certain amount of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames; and receiving a second PEI in a second beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are the same PEI.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention application whose applicant is Qualcomm Incorporated, the application date is October 7, 2022, the application number is 202280071730.3, and the invention name is "Early Indication of Paging Occasions".

[0002] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0003] This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 263,609, filed on November 5, 2021, entitled “PAGING EARLY INDICATION FOR PAGING OCCASION,” and U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 17 / 805,964, filed on June 8, 2022, entitled “PAGING EARLY INDICATION FOR PAGING OCCASION,” which are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0004] Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to wireless communications and to techniques and apparatus for indicating paging occasions using paging early indication. Background Art

[0005] 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 may utilize 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) systems, time division multiple access (TDMA) systems, frequency division multiple access (FDMA) systems, orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) systems, single-carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) systems, time division synchronous code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA) systems, 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).

[0006] A wireless network may include one or more base stations that support communications for a user equipment (UE) or multiple UEs. A UE may communicate with a base station via downlink and uplink communications. "Downlink" (or "DL") refers to the communication link from a base station to a UE, and "uplink" (or "UL") refers to the communication link from a UE to a base station.

[0007] These multiple access technologies have been adopted in various telecommunications standards to provide a common protocol that enables different UEs to communicate at a city, national, regional, and / or global level. New Radio (NR), also referred to as 5G, is a set of enhancements to the LTE mobile standard released by 3GPP. NR is designed to better support mobile broadband internet access by: improving spectral efficiency; reducing costs; improving service; leveraging new spectrum; 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 for better integration with other open standards; and supporting 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

[0008] Some aspects described herein relate to a user equipment (UE) for wireless communication. The UE may include a memory, one or more processors coupled to the memory, and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the user equipment to receive a paging early indication (PEI) that indicates one or more paging occasions (POs) in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to process a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) communication received in a PO among the one or more POs.

[0009] Some aspects described herein relate to a network entity for wireless communication. The network entity may include a memory, one or more processors coupled to the memory, and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to send a PEI to a UE, the PEI indicating one or more Paging Responses (POs) in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to send a PDCCH communication for the UE in a Paging Response (PO) in the one or more Paging Responses (POs).

[0010] Some aspects described herein relate to a user equipment (UE) for wireless communication. The UE may include a memory, one or more processors coupled to the memory, and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the user equipment to receive a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to receive a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0011] Some aspects described herein relate to a UE for wireless communication. The UE may include a memory, one or more processors coupled to the memory, and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to receive a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to receive a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across a synchronization signal block (SSB) beam.

[0012] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE). The method may include receiving a PEI that indicates one or more Paging Responses (POs) in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. The method may include processing a PDCCH communication received in a Paging Response (PO) in the one or more Paging Responses (POs).

[0013] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a network entity. The method may include sending a PEI to a UE, the PEI indicating one or more Paging Responses (POs) in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. The method may include sending a PDCCH communication for the UE in a Paging Response (PO) of the one or more Paging Responses (POs).

[0014] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a UE. The method may include receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. The method may include receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0015] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a network entity. The method may include receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. The method may include receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across an SSB beam.

[0016] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing one or more instructions for wireless communication by a UE. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to receive a PEI that indicates one or more Paging Responses (POs) in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. The one or more instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to process a PDCCH communication received in a Paging Response (PO) of the one or more Paging Responses (POs).

[0017] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing one or more instructions for wireless communication by a network entity. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the network entity, may cause the network entity to send a PEI to a UE that indicates one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. The one or more instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the network entity, may cause the network entity to send a PDCCH communication for the UE in a PO in the one or more POs.

[0018] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing one or more instructions for wireless communication by a UE. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to receive a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. The one or more instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to receive a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0019] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing one or more instructions for wireless communication by a UE. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to receive a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. The one or more instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to receive a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across an SSB beam.

[0020] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include means for receiving a PEI that indicates one or more Paging Responses (POs) in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. The apparatus may also include means for processing a PDCCH communication received in a Paging Response (PO) in the one or more Paging Responses (POs).

[0021] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include means for sending a PEI to another apparatus, the PEI indicating one or more Paging Items (POs) in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. The apparatus may include means for sending a PDCCH communication for the other apparatus in a PO of the one or more Paging Items (POs).

[0022] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include means for receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. The apparatus may include means for receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0023] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include means for receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. The apparatus may include means for receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across an SSB beam.

[0024] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a UE. The method may include receiving an SSB transmission. The method may include receiving a PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission. The method may include determining that the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE when a time difference between a start of the SSB transmission and a start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame satisfies a threshold. The method may include processing a PDCCH communication received in the PO.

[0025] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a network entity. The method may include sending an SSB transmission to a UE. The method may include sending a PEI to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame satisfies a threshold. The method may include sending a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO.

[0026] Some aspects described herein relate to a UE for wireless communication. The UE may include a memory, one or more processors coupled to the memory, and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to enable the UE to receive an SSB transmission. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to enable the UE to receive a PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to enable the UE to determine that the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE when a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring opportunity or an associated paging frame meets a threshold. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to enable the UE to process a PDCCH communication received in the PO.

[0027] Some aspects described herein relate to a network entity for wireless communication. The network entity may include a memory, one or more processors coupled to the memory, and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the one or more processors. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to send an SSB transmission to a UE. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to send a PEI to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO to be applied to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame meets a threshold. The instructions may be executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to send a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO.

[0028] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing one or more instructions for wireless communication by a UE. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to receive an SSB transmission. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to receive a PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to determine that the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame meets a threshold. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the UE, may cause the UE to process a PDCCH communication received in the PO.

[0029] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing one or more instructions for wireless communication by a network entity. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the network entity, may cause the network entity to send an SSB transmission to a UE. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the network entity, may cause the network entity to send a PEI to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO to be applied to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame meets a threshold. The one or more instructions, when executed by one or more processors of the network entity, may cause the network entity to send a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO.

[0030] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include means for receiving a SSB transmission. The apparatus may include means for receiving a PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission. The apparatus may include means for determining that the PEI indicates a PO to be applied to the apparatus if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold. The apparatus may include means for processing a PDCCH communication received in the PO.

[0031] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include means for sending an SSB transmission to a UE. The apparatus may include means for sending a PEI to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE if a time difference between a start of the SSB transmission and a start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame satisfies a threshold. The apparatus may include means for sending a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO.

[0032] Aspects generally include methods, apparatus, systems, computer program products, non-transitory computer-readable media, UEs, base stations, network entities, wireless communication devices, and / or processing systems as substantially described herein with reference to and as illustrated in the figures and description.

[0033] The features and technical advantages of the examples according to the present disclosure have been outlined quite broadly above so that the following detailed description may be better understood. Additional features and advantages will be described below. The concepts and specific examples disclosed may be readily used 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 protection 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 is provided for the purpose of illustration and description and not as a definition of limitations of the claims.

[0034] 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 may be implemented via integrated chip implementations or other non-modular component-based devices (e.g., end-user devices, vehicles, communications devices, computing devices, industrial equipment, retail / procurement equipment, medical devices, and / or artificial intelligence devices). Various aspects may 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

[0035] In order to provide a more detailed understanding of the above-described features of the present disclosure, 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.

[0036] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless network according to the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of communication between a base station and a user equipment (UE) in a wireless network according to the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a Paging Early Indication (PEI) and a Paging Occasion (PO) according to the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a paging frame (PF) according to the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of PEI associated with a synchronization signal block (SSB) according to the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of PEI physical downlink control channel communication carrying PEI according to the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating an example process performed, for example, by a UE according to the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating an example process, such as performed by a network entity, according to the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example process performed, for example, by a UE according to the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example process, such as performed by a network entity, according to the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating an example process performed, for example, by a UE according to the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating an example process performed, for example, by a UE according to the present disclosure.

[0048] Figures 13 and 14 is a diagram of an example apparatus for wireless communications according to the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a decomposed base station according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The various aspects of the present disclosure are described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure can be embodied in many different forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to any specific structure or function presented throughout the present disclosure. On the contrary, these aspects are provided so that the present disclosure will be thorough and complete, and the scope of protection of the present disclosure will be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any aspect of the disclosure disclosed herein, whether it is implemented independently or in combination with any other aspect of the disclosure. For example, any number of aspects set forth herein can be used to implement a device or practice method. In addition, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover such devices or methods implemented using other structures, functionality, or structure and functionality in addition to or different from the various aspects of the disclosure set forth herein. It should be understood that any aspect of the disclosure disclosed herein can be embodied by one or more components of the present invention.

[0051] 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, algorithms, etc. (collectively, "elements"). These elements can be implemented using hardware, software, or a combination thereof. Whether such elements are implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system.

[0052] Although aspects may be described herein using terminology generally associated with 5G or New Radio (NR) radio access technology (RAT), aspects of the present disclosure may be applied to other RATs, such as 3G RAT, 4G RAT, and / or post-5G RATs (e.g., 6G).

[0053] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless network 100 according to the present disclosure. Wireless network 100 may be or may include elements of a 5G (e.g., NR) network and / or a 4G (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE)) network, among other examples. Wireless network 100 may include one or more base stations 110 (illustrated as BS 110a, BS 110b, BS 110c, and BS 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 network entities. Base station 110 is an entity that communicates with UE 120. Base station 110 (sometimes referred to as a BS) 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, and / or a transmit / receive point (TRP). Each base station 110 may provide communication coverage for a particular geographic area. In the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), the term "cell" can refer to the coverage area of ​​a base station 110 and / or a base station subsystem serving the coverage area, depending on the context in which the term is used.

[0054] The base station 110 may provide communication coverage for a macro cell, a pico cell, a femto cell, and / or another type of cell. A macro cell may cover a relatively large geographic area (e.g., several kilometers in radius) and may allow unrestricted access by a UE 120 with a service subscription. A pico cell may cover a relatively small geographic area and may allow unrestricted access by a UE 120 with a service subscription. A femto cell may cover a relatively small geographic area (e.g., a home) and may allow restricted access by a UE 120 that has an association with the femto cell (e.g., a UE 120 in a closed subscriber group (CSG)). A base station 110 used for a macro cell may be referred to as a macro base station. A base station 110 used for a pico cell may be referred to as a pico base station. A base station 110 used for a femto cell may be referred to as a femto base station or a home base station. In Figure 1 In the example shown, BS 110a may be a macro base station for macrocell 102a, BS 110b may be a pico base station for picocell 102b, and BS 110c may be a femto base station for femtocell 102c. A base station may support one or more (eg, three) cells.

[0055] In some examples, cells may not necessarily be stationary, and the geographic area of ​​a cell may move depending on the location of a mobile base station 110 (e.g., a mobile base station). In some examples, base stations 110 may interconnect with each other and / or with one or more other base stations 110 or network nodes (not shown) in wireless network 100 using any suitable transmission network over various types of backhaul interfaces (such as direct physical connections or virtual networks).

[0056] In some aspects, the term "base station" (e.g., base station 110) or "network entity" may refer to a converged base station, a disaggregated base station, an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node, a relay node, and / or one or more components thereof. For example, in some aspects, a "base station" or "network entity" may refer to a central unit (CU), a distributed unit (DU), a radio unit (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 entity" may refer to a single device configured to perform one or more functions, such as those described herein with respect to base station 110. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network entity" 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 replicate the performance of at least a portion of the function, and the term "base station" or "network entity" may refer to any one or more of these different devices. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network entity" may refer to one or more virtual base stations and / 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 entity" may refer to one of the base station functions but not the other. In this manner, a single device may include more than one base station.

[0057] The wireless network 100 may include one or more relay stations. A relay station is an entity that can receive transmissions of data from an upstream station (e.g., a base station 110 or a UE 120) and transmit transmissions of data to a downstream station (e.g., a UE 120 or a base station 110). A relay station may be a UE 120 that can relay transmissions for other UEs 120. Figure 1 In the example shown, BS 110d (eg, a relay base station) may communicate with BS 110a (eg, a macro base station) and UE 120d to facilitate communications between BS 110a and UE 120d. Base station 110 that relays communications may be referred to as a relay station, relay base station, relay, or the like.

[0058] The wireless network 100 may be a heterogeneous network including different types of network entities (e.g., base stations 110), such as macro base stations, pico base stations, femto base stations, relay base stations, etc. These different types of base stations 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 base station may have a high transmit power level (e.g., 5 watts to 40 watts), while a pico base station, a femto base station, and a relay base station may have a lower transmit power level (e.g., 0.1 watt to 2 watts).

[0059] A network controller 130 may be coupled to or in communication with a set of base stations 110 and may provide coordination and control for the base stations 110. The network controller 130 may communicate with the base stations 110 via backhaul communication links. The base stations 110 may also communicate directly with each other or indirectly via wireless or wired backhaul communication links.

[0060] 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 devices, and / or any other suitable device configured to communicate via a wireless medium.

[0061] 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 base station, a network entity, 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 client 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.

[0062] In general, 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.

[0063] In some examples, two or more UEs 120 (e.g., shown as UE 120a and UE 120e) can communicate directly (e.g., without using base station 110 as an intermediary to communicate with each other) using one or more sidelink channels. For example, UE 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, UE 120 can perform scheduling operations, resource selection operations, and / or other operations described elsewhere herein as being performed by base station 110.

[0064] 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 with the frequency range designations FR1 (410 MHz-7.125 GHz) and FR2 (24.25 GHz-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 arises 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-300 GHz), which is designated as a "millimeter wave" band by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

[0065] 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 the frequency range designation FR3 (7.125 GHz - 24.25 GHz). Frequency bands falling within FR3 can 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 with the frequency range designations FR4a or FR4-1 (52.6 GHz - 71 GHz), FR4 (52.6 GHz - 114.25 GHz), and FR5 (114.25 GHz - 300 GHz). Each of these higher frequency bands falls within the EHF band.

[0066] Considering the above examples, unless otherwise explicitly 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. Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly 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 that the techniques described herein are applicable to those modified frequency ranges.

[0067] In some aspects, UE 120 may include a communications manager 140. As described in greater detail elsewhere herein, communications manager 140 may receive a synchronization signal block (SSB) transmission and, at a time associated with the SSB transmission, receive a paging early indication (PEI). Communications manager 140 may determine that the PEI indicates a paging occasion (PO) that applies to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold, and process a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) communication received in the PO.

[0068] In some aspects, a network entity (e.g., base station 110) may include a communication manager 150. As described in greater detail elsewhere herein, the communication manager 150 may transmit an SSB transmission to a UE and transmit a PEI to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame satisfies a threshold. The communication manager 150 may transmit a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO.

[0069] In some aspects, the communications manager 140 may receive a PEI indicating one or more POs in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames and process PDCCH communications received in POs in the one or more POs.

[0070] In some aspects, the communication manager 140 may receive the first PEI in a symbol in a beam and receive the second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam. Additionally or alternatively, the communication manager 140 may perform one or more other operations described herein.

[0071] In some aspects, the communications manager 150 may send a PEI to the UE that indicates one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames, and send PDCCH communications for the UE in POs in the one or more POs.

[0072] In some aspects, the communication manager 150 may receive a first PEI in a symbol in a beam and a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across the SSB beam. Additionally or alternatively, the communication manager 150 may perform one or more other operations described herein.

[0073] As indicated above, Figure 1 Provided as an example. Other examples can be found in the Figure 1 Different than described.

[0074] Figure 2 FIG2 is a diagram illustrating an example 200 of communication between a network entity (e.g., base station 110) and a UE 120 in a wireless network 100 according to the present disclosure. The base station 110 may be equipped with a set of antennas 234 a through 234 t, such as T antennas (T ≥ 1). The UE 120 may be equipped with a set of antennas 252 a through 252 r, such as R antennas (R ≥ 1).

[0075] At base station 110, transmit processor 220 may receive data intended for UE 120 (or a set of UEs 120) from data source 212. Transmit processor 220 may select one or more modulation and coding schemes (MCS) for UE 120 based at least in part on one or more channel quality indicators (CQIs) received from UE 120. Base station 110 may process (e.g., encode and modulate) the data for UE 120 based at least in part on the MCS(s) 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. The 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 further 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 (eg, T downlink signals) via a corresponding set of antennas 234 (eg, T antennas) (shown as antennas 234a through 234t).

[0076] At UE 120, a set of antennas 252 (shown as antennas 252a through 252r) may receive downlink signals from base station 110 and / or other base stations 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 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 modem 254, may perform MIMO detection on the received symbols where applicable, and may 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 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, among other examples. In some examples, one or more components of the UE 120 may be included in a housing 284.

[0077] 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 base station 110 via the communication unit 294.

[0078] 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 sets of antenna elements, and / or one or more antenna arrays, among other examples. Antenna panels, antenna groups, sets of antenna elements, and / or antenna arrays may include one or more antenna elements (within a single housing or multiple housings), sets of coplanar antenna elements, sets 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.

[0079] On the uplink, at UE 120, a transmit processor 264 may receive and process data from a data source 262 and control information from a controller / processor 280 (e.g., for reports including RSRP, RSSI, RSRQ, and / or CQI). 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 base station 110. In some examples, the modem 254 of the UE 120 may include a modulator and a demodulator. In some examples, the UE 120 includes a transceiver. The transceiver may include any combination of antenna(s) 252, modem(s) 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 3 to 15 ) any aspects of any of the methods described.

[0080] At base station 110, uplink signals from UE 120 and / or other UEs may be received by antenna 234, processed by modem 232 (e.g., a demodulator component of modem 232, shown as DEMOD), detected by MIMO detector 236 (if applicable), and further processed by receive processor 238 to obtain decoded data and control information transmitted by UE 120. Receive processor 238 may provide decoded data to a data sink 239 and decoded control information to controller / processor 240. Base station 110 may include a communication unit 244 and may communicate with network controller 130 via communication unit 244. Base station 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 base station 110 may include a modulator and a demodulator. In some examples, base station 110 may include a transceiver. The transceiver may include any combination of antenna(s) 234, modem(s) 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 3 to 15 ) any aspects of any of the methods described.

[0081] The controller / processor 240 of a network entity (eg, base station 110), the controller / processor 280 of UE 120, and / or Figure 2 Any other component(s) of the base station 110 may perform one or more techniques associated with using the PEI associated with the SSB to indicate the PO, as described in more detail elsewhere herein. For example, the controller / processor 240 of the base station 110, the controller / processor 280 of the UE 120, and / or Figure 2 Any other component(s) may perform or direct e.g. Figure 7 The process of 700 Figure 8 The process of 800 Figure 9 The process of 900 Figure 10 The process of 1000 Figure 11 Process 1100, Figure 12 1200 and / or other processes as described herein. Memory 242 and memory 282 may store data and program codes for base station 110 and UE 120, respectively. In some examples, memory 242 and / or memory 282 may include a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores one or more instructions (e.g., code and / or program code) for wireless communications. 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 base station 110 and / or UE 120, may cause the one or more processors, UE 120, and / or base station 110 to perform or direct, for example, Figure 7 The process of 700 Figure 8 The process of 800 Figure 9 The process of 900 Figure 10 The process of 1000 Figure 11 Process 1100, Figure 12 The operations of process 1200 and / or other processes as described herein. In some examples, executing instructions may include running instructions, converting instructions, compiling instructions, and / or interpreting instructions, among other examples.

[0082] In some aspects, the UE 120 includes: means for receiving an SSB transmission; means for receiving a PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission; means for determining that the PEI indicates a PO to which the UE applies if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold; and / or means for processing a PDCCH communication received in the PO. The means for the UE 120 to perform the operations described herein may include, for example, one or more of the communications manager 140, the antenna 252, the modem 254, the MIMO detector 256, the receive processor 258, the transmit processor 264, the TX MIMO processor 266, the controller / processor 280, or the memory 282.

[0083] In some aspects, a network entity (e.g., base station 110) includes: means for transmitting an SSB transmission to a UE; means for transmitting a PEI to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO applicable to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame satisfies a threshold; and / or means for transmitting a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO. Means for the network entity to perform the operations described herein may include, for example, one or more of the communication 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.

[0084] In some aspects, the UE 120 includes: means for receiving a PEI that indicates one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames; and / or means for processing PDCCH communications received in a PO in the one or more POs.

[0085] In some aspects, the network entity includes: a component for sending a PEI to the UE, the PEI indicating one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames; and / or a component for sending PDCCH communications for the UE in a PO in the one or more POs.

[0086] In some aspects, the UE 120 includes means for receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam and / or means for receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0087] In some aspects, the network entity includes: means for receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam; and / or means for receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across an SSB beam.

[0088] Although Figure 2 The blocks in FIG. 2 are shown as distinct components, but the functionality described above with respect to these blocks may be implemented in a single hardware, software, or combined component or in various combinations of components. For example, the functionality described with respect to 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.

[0089] As indicated above, Figure 2 Provided as an example. Other examples can be found in the Figure 2 Different than described.

[0090] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating an example 300 of PEI and PO according to the present disclosure.

[0091] A UE may enter an idle or inactive mode to save power. A network entity (e.g., base station 110) may send PDCCH communications (e.g., downlink control information (DCI), paging PDCCH) addressed to one or more UEs. The network entity may send PDCCH communications during a PO, which is a time at which the UE may wake up and process PDCCH communications. POs may be periodic or otherwise scheduled so that the UE does not need to wake up continuously to be paged. The UE may monitor for PDCCH communications during a specific time (for a specific beam) during the PO. The specific time may be one of a set of monitoring occasions (MOs). The MO set may be included in the PO, and one or more POs may be included in a paging frame (PF). The UE is not expected to wake up and process PDCCH communications for every PO, and therefore the network entity may pre-send a PEI to indicate whether the UE is to process PDCCH communications in an upcoming PO.

[0092] The SSB may carry information used for initial network acquisition and synchronization, such as the PSS, SSS, physical broadcast channel (PBCH), and PBCH DMRS. For example, an SSB may be four symbols including the SSS, PSS, and PBCH. The SSB is sometimes referred to as a synchronization signal / PBCH (SS / PBCH) block. The SSB may be used for tracking loop updates or radio resource management measurements. In some aspects, a network entity may transmit multiple SSBs in an SSB burst on multiple corresponding beams, and the SSBs may be used for beam selection.

[0093] Aligning the SSB and PEI can be power efficient. If the time of the SSB and the time of the PEI are aligned, the UE can be configured to wake up and receive both the SSB and PEI close in time to each other or overlapping in time. Waking up once for both the SSB and PEI, rather than waking up separately for the SSB and PEI, saves power. The PO between two SSB bursts can be indicated by the PEI being close to the first SSB burst. Alternatively, the PEI can be aligned with the SSB before the start of the PF containing the PO. Under typical channel conditions, the UE only processes one SSB. Even if the UE processes more than one SSB, the UE still saves power in the case of a single wake-up.

[0094] PDCCH and paging messages on the Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) can be sent on all SSB beams, with identical content across all SSB beams. PEI can also be sent on all SSB beams, following the same beam scanning pattern as the paging PDCCH. Idle / inactive UEs can track one beam and receive PEI and paging PDCCH / PDSCH from that beam. Example 300 illustrates PEI opportunities within the PEI monitoring window and the PDCCH MO for the PO in which PDCCH communication can be received. When nrofPDCCH-MonitoringOccasionPerSSB-InPO is not configured, the PEI opportunity can be a set of S consecutive PDCCH MOs. S can be the number of SSBs actually transmitted, as determined by ssb-POsitionsInBurst in System Information Block 1 (SIB1). The Kth PDCCH MO for PEI in a PEI opportunity has the same quasi-co-location (QCL) assumption as the Kth PDCCH MO for paging in the PO. The time of the PEI opportunity of the target PO may be based on, for example, the first PDCCH monitoring opportunity of the PEI opportunity, which may be provided relative to the Lth SSB burst before the first PDCCH MO of the target PO.

[0095] As indicated above, Figure 3 Provided as an example. Other examples can be found in the Figure 3 Different than described.

[0096] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating an example 400 of a PF according to the present disclosure. The example 400 shows PFs, some of which include one or more POs (dark grids) and some of which do not include POs (light grids).

[0097] For PEI, the UE may support a DCI format that includes a paging indication for the UE group / subgroup(s) of the associated PO(s). For each PO, the UE may support up to 8 subgroups. If N subgroups are configured for each PO and the PEI indicates M POs, the DCI size for the PEI may be at least N*M. Depending on the paging frame configuration, there may be 1 to 3 PFs overlapping, following, and / or preceding the next SSB.

[0098] For example, a single bit in the DCI payload can indicate a UE subgroup or a UE group / PO within a PF. A maximum total number of bits can exist for the Paging Indication field in the PEIDCI format. A single PEI can be configured to indicate up to four (or more) POs within a PF. A PEI can be mapped to up to three POs within a PF. A PEI can indicate POs across multiple PFs.

[0099] Depending on the SSB configuration and paging configuration, there may be SSB bursts that are temporally close to or overlapping with paging PDCCH monitoring opportunities for the PO. However, it is unclear how the UE determines whether the PEI associated with the SSB includes an indication of the PO at which the UE should wake up and process PDCCH communications. Without further information, the UE may miss processing applicable PDCCH communications or wake up for unnecessary POs, which consumes additional processing resources and battery power.

[0100] As indicated above, Figure 4 Provided as an example. Other examples can be found in the Figure 4 Different than described.

[0101] Figure 5 5 is a diagram illustrating an example 500 of PEI associated with SSB according to the present disclosure. Figure 5 As shown, a network entity (eg, base station 110) and a UE 120 may communicate with one another. Example 500 illustrates an SSB transmission 502 that may be associated with an MO set or a PF that includes the MO set.

[0102] The MO or PF may start at different times relative to the SSB transmission 502. Paging MO or PF 504 may represent an MO or PF that starts at the same time as the SSB transmission 502. Paging MO or PF 506 is an example of an MO or PF that starts after the SSB transmission 502 but before the end of the SSB transmission 502 or the start of the next SSB transmission. Paging MO or PF 508 is an example of an MO or PF that starts after the end of the SSB transmission 502 but before the start or end of the next SSB transmission. Paging MO or PF 510 is an example of an MO or PF that starts before the start of the SSB transmission 502.

[0103] As shown by reference numeral 515, base station 110 may transmit an SSB transmission to UE 120. The SSB transmission may include an SSB for a single beam, the PDCCH MO may refer to the SSB on the same beam, and the PEI may refer to the PEI on the same beam. Alternatively, the SSB transmission may include an SSB burst for multiple beams, the PDCCH monitoring opportunity may include the PDCCH MO on all beams, and the PEI may be on all beams. As shown by reference numeral 520, base station 110 may transmit the PEI to UE 120. The SSB transmission may be associated with the PEI. That is, the timing of the PEI (the PEI position) may be close to or overlap with the SSB.

[0104] According to various aspects described herein, a UE 120 may determine whether a PEI received at a time associated with an SSB transmission (PEI location) indicates a PO applicable to the UE 120, causing the UE 120 to wake up at the PO and process PDCCH communications. The UE 120 may determine that the PO is applicable based at least in part on how closely the start time of the MO or an associated PF corresponding to the PEI aligns with the start time of the SSB. The PF including the PO is associated with the PO. If the PEI indicates one or more POs in the MO or PF, the MO or PF may correspond to the PEI. The UE 120 may compare the difference between the start times to a threshold (e.g., a maximum time difference). If the difference is less than the maximum time difference, the difference may satisfy the threshold. As indicated by reference numeral 525, if the time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of the MO or the associated PF satisfies the threshold, the UE 120 may determine that the PEI indicates a PO applicable to the UE 120. That is, UE 120 may compare the start of the SSB with the start of the MO in the PF, or compare the start of the SSB with the start of the PF associated with (eg, including) the MO.

[0105] The threshold may be met in one of several scenarios (e.g., the start time difference is within a specified maximum time difference). For example, the threshold may be met in a scenario where SSB transmission 502 begins at the same time as the MO or PF (illustrated by paging MO or PF 504). The threshold may be met in a scenario where SSB transmission 502 begins shortly after the MO or PF (illustrated by paging MO or PF 506). A minimum time gap (e.g., in OFDM symbols) may exist between the start of SSB transmission 502 and the start of paging MO or PF 504 to account for processing delays for SSB transmission 502. The threshold may be met in a scenario where SSB transmission 502 ends before the MO or PF (illustrated by paging MO or PF 508). A minimum time gap (e.g., in OFDM symbols) may exist between the end of SSB transmission 502 and the start of paging MO or PF 508 to account for processing delays for SSB transmission 502. The threshold may be met in scenarios where the SSB transmission 502 begins after the MO or PF (illustrated by paging MO or PF 510). The duration of the MO or PF containing the PO may overlap with the SSB transmission 502. In summary, the start time difference may be compared in each of these scenarios, and if the start time difference is within a specified maximum difference, then the PEI is sufficiently aligned with the SSB transmission 502, and the PO indicated in the MO or PF and by the PEI is applied to the UE 120.

[0106] As indicated by reference numeral 530, base station 110 may transmit a PDCCH communication at the PO and other PDCCH communications at other POs. As indicated by reference numeral 535, UE 120, having monitored the PO at the relevant MO, may process the PDCCH communication received at the PO. By comparing the SSB transmission time with the time of the MO of the PEI (one option) or the time of the PF of the PEI (another option), UE 120 may determine whether the PO indicated by the PEI applies to UE 120. Thus, UE 120 may save processing resources and battery power by waking up at the appropriate PO.

[0107] In the case where the SSB transmission 502 is a single beam, due to the per-beam association between the SSB transmission 502 and the MO, the PEIs of two MOs of the same PO on different beams can be aligned with the SSBs in different SSB bursts because the spacing between the SSBs on different beams can be different from the spacing between the corresponding MOs on these beams.

[0108] As indicated above, Figure 5 Provided as an example. Other examples may be Figure 5 Different than described.

[0109] Figure 6is a diagram illustrating an example 600 of PEI PDCCH communication carrying PEI according to the present disclosure.

[0110] Within each PEI position (time), there may be a single PEI or multiple PEIs sent by the network. Example 600 shows a PEI position 610 with two PEIs, which may be in PEI PDCCH communications 612 and 614 (e.g., DCI). The PEI in PEI PDCCH communication 612 may indicate one or more POs in PF 616, and the PEI in PEI PDCCH communication 614 may indicate one or more POs in PF 618. Example 600 also shows a PEI position 620 with a PEI PDCCH communication 622, which includes a PEI indicating one or more POs in each of PF 624 and PF 626.

[0111] In some aspects, a PEI PDCCH communication at a PEI location may include a PEI indicating a PO associated with the PEI location across PFs. The PO associated with the PEI location may be configured with a maximum number of PFs. For example, for a 20 ms SSB periodicity, the maximum number of PFs may be 3. In some aspects, the PEI may indicate POs with the same PF.

[0112] In some aspects, the number of POs may be determined by the maximum DCI size of the PEI PDCCH (e.g., 12 bits, 16 bits, 32 bits). For example, the number of POs indicated by the same PEI in the PEI PDCCH may be determined at least in part based on a floor (a maximum integer less than or equal to the maximum number of bits divided by the number of subgroups per PO) of the maximum number of bits in the PEI PDCCH DCI divided by the number of subgroups per PO (up to 8 subgroups per PO). In summary, UE 120 may determine a set of POs indicated by or associated with one or more PEI PDCCH communications at a PEI location.

[0113] In some aspects, a PEI PDCCH communication (or a PEI in a PEI PDCCH communication) may include a bitmap having bits indicating one or more POs for each of one or more PFs. The bitmap may include bits in the following order: a bit for the first indicated PF, a bit for the second indicated PF, and a bit for the third indicated PF, if possible. Within the bits for each PF, there may be a first bit for the first PO, a second bit for the second PO, and so on, if possible. In the case where a subset of POs for a PF can be indicated by the PEI bitmap, the first PO indicated by the PEI may not be the same as the first PO in the PF. Within the bits for each PO, there may be a first bit for subgroup 0, a second bit for subgroup 1, and so on, if possible.

[0114] In some aspects, in the event that more than one PEI PDCCH communication falls within the same PEI location (e.g., start time and duration), the base station 110 may transmit the PEI PDCCH communications (including the PEI) in different OFDM symbols. Example 630 illustrates first transmitting PEI PDCCH communications associated with different PO sets on the same SSB beam. For example, the base station 110 may transmit a first PEI in a symbol in a beam and a second PEI in the next symbol in the beam at that time. Figure 6 Different SSB beams in the use of different shadows.

[0115] Example 632 illustrates transmitting PEI PDCCH communications associated with the same PO set across SSB beams. The PEI PDCCH communication may be transmitted across the SSB beams before a repetition of the PEI PDCCH communication is transmitted on the SSB beams. For example, when transmitting the PEI at the time (PEI time position), the base station 110 may transmit a first PEI in a symbol in the beam at the time and a second PEI in a next symbol in the next beam at the time. PEI PDCCH communications associated with the same PO set may be transmitted according to one of up to three patterns (e.g., if the PEI PDCCH communications are associated with POs within a single PF and have an SSB periodicity of 20 ms). By transmitting the PEI for multiple POs within the PEI PDCCH, rather than transmitting the PEI for each PO in a separate PEI PDCCH, the UE 120 and the base station 110 save processing resources, signaling resources, and power.

[0116] As indicated above, Figure 6 Provided as an example. Other examples can be found in the Figure 6 Different than described.

[0117] Figure 7is a diagram illustrating an example process 700, performed, for example, by a UE, in accordance with the present disclosure. Example process 700 is an example in which a UE (eg, UE 120) performs operations associated with using PEI associated with an SSB to determine a PO applicable to the UE.

[0118] like Figure 7 As shown, in some aspects, process 700 may include receiving an SSB transmission (block 710). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communications manager 140 and / or receiving component 1302 can receive SSB transmissions, as described above.

[0119] like Figure 7 As further shown, in some aspects, process 700 may include receiving a PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission (block 720). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communications manager 140 and / or receiving component 1302 can receive the PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission, as described above.

[0120] like Figure 7 As further shown, in some aspects, process 700 may include determining that the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold (block 730). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communications manager 140 and / or determining component 1308) can determine that the PEI indicates a PO applicable to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold, as described above.

[0121] like Figure 7 As further shown, in some aspects, process 700 may include processing a PDCCH communication received in the PO (block 740). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communication manager 140 and / or processing component 1310) may process PDCCH communications received in the PO as described above.

[0122] Process 700 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.

[0123] In a first aspect, the start of the SSB transmission is at the same time as the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame.

[0124] In a second aspect, alone or in combination with the first aspect, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame is after the start of the SSB transmission and before the start of the next SSB transmission.

[0125] In a third aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame is after the end of the SSB transmission and before the end of the next SSB transmission.

[0126] In a fourth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame precedes the start of the SSB transmission.

[0127] In a fifth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects, the SSB transmission comprises an SSB for a single beam. In a sixth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, the SSB transmission comprises an SSB burst for multiple beams.

[0128] In a seventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 6, the PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames. In an eighth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 7, the PEI indicates one or more POs in the same paging frame.

[0129] In a ninth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 8, the PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on the maximum size of the DCI including the PEI. In a tenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 9, the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

[0130] In an eleventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 10, the PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating one or more POs for each of one or more paging frames. In a twelfth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 11, the bitmap comprises bits specifying one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

[0131] although Figure 7 Example blocks of process 700 are shown, but in some aspects, process 700 may include Figure 7 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 700 may be performed in parallel.

[0132] Figure 8is a diagram illustrating an example process 800, for example, performed by a network entity, in accordance with the present disclosure. Example process 800 is an example of operations in which a network entity (eg, base station 110) performs operations associated with sending a PEI associated with an SSB to indicate a PO applied to a UE.

[0133] like Figure 8 As shown, in some aspects, process 800 may include sending an SSB transmission to a UE (block 810). For example, a network entity (e.g., using Figure 14 The depicted communications manager 150 and / or transmitting component 1404) can transmit the SSB transmission to the UE, as described above.

[0134] like Figure 8 As further shown, in some aspects, process 800 may include sending a PEI to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold (block 820). For example, a network entity (e.g., using Figure 14 The depicted communication manager 150 and / or transmitting component 1404) may send a PEI to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO applicable to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold, as described above.

[0135] like Figure 8 As further shown, in some aspects, process 800 may include sending a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO (block 830). For example, a network entity (e.g., using Figure 14 The depicted communication manager 150 and / or transmitting component 1404) can transmit a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO, as described above.

[0136] 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.

[0137] In a first aspect, the start of the SSB transmission is at the same time as the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame.

[0138] In a second aspect, alone or in combination with the first aspect, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame is after the start of the SSB transmission and before the start of the next SSB transmission.

[0139] In a third aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame is after the end of the SSB transmission and before the end of the next SSB transmission.

[0140] In a fourth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame precedes the start of the SSB transmission.

[0141] In a fifth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects, the SSB transmission comprises an SSB for a single beam. In a sixth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, the SSB transmission comprises an SSB burst for multiple beams.

[0142] In a seventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 6, the PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames. In an eighth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects 1 to 7, sending the PEI includes sending the PEI to indicate one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames.

[0143] In a ninth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eighth aspects, the PEI indicates one or more POs within the same paging frame.

[0144] In a tenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to ninth aspects, the PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of a DCI including the PEI.

[0145] In an eleventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to tenth aspects, the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

[0146] In a twelfth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eleventh aspects, the PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating one or more POs for each of one or more paging frames.

[0147] In a thirteenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to twelfth aspects, the bitmap includes bits that specify one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

[0148] In a fourteenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to thirteenth aspects, sending the PEI at the time includes sending a first PEI in a symbol in a beam, and process 800 includes sending a second PEI in a next symbol in the beam at the time.

[0149] In a fifteenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourteenth aspects, sending the PEI at the time includes sending a first PEI in a symbol in a beam, and process 800 includes sending a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam at the time.

[0150] 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 performed in parallel.

[0151] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example process 900, performed, for example, by a UE, in accordance with the present disclosure. Example process 900 is an example in which a UE (eg, UE 120) performs operations associated with indicating a PEI for a PO in a paging frame based on a maximum number of paging frames.

[0152] like Figure 9 As shown, in some aspects, process 900 may include receiving a PEI that indicates one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames (block 910). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communications manager 140 and / or receiving component 1302 can receive a PEI that indicates one or more paging occasions (POs) in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames, as described above.

[0153] like Figure 9 As further shown, in some aspects, process 900 may include processing a PDCCH communication received in a PO of the one or more POs (block 920). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communication manager 140 and / or processing component 1310) may process PDCCH communications received in a PO of the one or more POs, as described above.

[0154] 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.

[0155] In a first aspect, receiving the PEI includes receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam, and process 900 includes receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0156] In a second aspect, alone or in combination with the first aspect, receiving the PEI includes receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam, and process 900 includes receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in the beam.

[0157] In a third aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, the PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames.

[0158] In a fourth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, the PEI indicates one or more POs within the same paging frame.

[0159] In a fifth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects, the PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of downlink control information including the PEI.

[0160] In a sixth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

[0161] In a seventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to sixth aspects, the PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating the one or more POs.

[0162] In an eighth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to seventh aspects, the bitmap includes bits that specify one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

[0163] In a ninth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of aspects one to eight, process 900 comprises receiving an SSB transmission, wherein the PEI is received at a time associated with the SSB transmission; and determining that the PEI indication applies to a PO for the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame satisfies a threshold.

[0164] In a tenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to ninth aspects, the start of the SSB transmission is at the same time as the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame.

[0165] In an eleventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to tenth aspects, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame is after the start of the SSB transmission and before the start of the next SSB transmission.

[0166] In a twelfth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eleventh aspects, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame is after the end of the SSB transmission and before the end of the next SSB transmission.

[0167] In a thirteenth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to twelfth aspects, the start of the monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame precedes the start of the SSB transmission.

[0168] 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 performed in parallel.

[0169] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example process 1000, performed, for example, by a network entity, in accordance with the present disclosure. Example process 1000 is an example in which a network entity (eg, base station 110) performs operations associated with using PEI.

[0170] like Figure 10 As shown, in some aspects, process 1000 may include sending a PEI to a UE that indicates one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames (block 1010). For example, a network entity (e.g., using Figure 14 The depicted communications manager 150 and / or transmitting component 1404) can transmit a PEI to the UE that indicates one or more POs in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames, as described above.

[0171] like Figure 10 As further shown, in some aspects, process 1000 may include sending a PDCCH communication for the UE in a PO of the one or more POs (block 1020). For example, a network entity (e.g., using Figure 14 The depicted communication manager 150 and / or transmitting component 1404) can transmit a PDCCH communication for the UE in a PO of the one or more POs, as described above.

[0172] Process 1000 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.

[0173] In a first aspect, the PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames.

[0174] In a second aspect, alone or in combination with the first aspect, process 1000 includes sending a PEI to indicate one or more POs in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames.

[0175] In a third aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, the PEI indicates one or more POs within the same paging frame.

[0176] In a fourth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, the PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of downlink control information including the PEI.

[0177] In a fifth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects, the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

[0178] In a sixth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, the PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating one or more POs for each of one or more paging frames.

[0179] In a seventh aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to sixth aspects, the bitmap includes bits that specify one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

[0180] In an eighth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to seventh aspects, sending the PEI includes sending a first PEI in a symbol in a beam, and process 1000 includes sending a second PEI in a next symbol in the beam.

[0181] In a ninth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eighth aspects, sending the PEI includes sending a first PEI in a symbol in a beam, and process 1000 includes sending a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0182] although Figure 10 Example blocks of process 1000 are shown, but in some aspects, process 1000 may include Figure 10The 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 1000 may be performed in parallel.

[0183] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating an example process 1100, performed, for example, by a UE, in accordance with the present disclosure. Example process 1100 is an example in which a UE (eg, UE 120) performs operations associated with receiving PEI.

[0184] like Figure 11 As shown, in some aspects, process 1100 may include receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam (block 1110). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communications manager 140 and / or receiving component 1302) can receive the first PEI in a symbol in a beam, as described above.

[0185] like Figure 11 As further shown, in some aspects, process 1100 may include receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam (block 1120). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communication manager 140 and / or receiving component 1302) can receive the second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, as described above.

[0186] Process 1100 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.

[0187] In a first aspect, the first PEI and the second PEI are initially transmitted across an SSB beam.

[0188] In a second aspect, alone or in combination with the first aspect, the first PEI and the second PEI are associated with a same paging occasion set.

[0189] In a third aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, the first PEI indicates one or more POs in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames.

[0190] In a fourth aspect, alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, process 1100 includes processing a PDCCH communication received in a PO of the one or more POs.

[0191] although Figure 11 Example blocks of process 1100 are shown, but in some aspects, process 1100 may include Figure 11The blocks depicted may include additional blocks, fewer blocks, different blocks, or blocks arranged differently than those depicted. Additionally or alternatively, two or more of the blocks of process 1100 may be performed in parallel.

[0192] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating an example process 1200, performed, for example, by a UE, in accordance with the present disclosure. Example process 1200 is an example in which a UE (eg, UE 120) performs operations associated with receiving PEI.

[0193] like Figure 12 As shown, in some aspects, process 1200 may include receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam (block 1210). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communications manager 140 and / or receiving component 1302) can receive the first PEI in a symbol in a beam, as described above.

[0194] like Figure 12 As further shown, in some aspects, process 1200 may include receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across a synchronization signal block beam (block 1220). For example, a UE (e.g., using Figure 13 The depicted communication manager 140 and / or receiving component 1302) can receive a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across a synchronization signal block beam, as described above.

[0195] Process 1200 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.

[0196] although Figure 12 Example blocks of process 1200 are shown, but in some aspects, process 1200 may include Figure 12 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 1200 may be performed in parallel.

[0197] Figure 131 is a diagram of an example apparatus 1300 for wireless communication. Apparatus 1300 may be a UE (e.g., UE 120), or a UE may include apparatus 1300. In some aspects, apparatus 1300 includes a receiving component 1302 and a transmitting component 1304 that may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses and / or one or more other components). As shown, apparatus 1300 may use receiving component 1302 and transmitting component 1304 to communicate with another apparatus 1306 (such as a UE, a base station, a network entity, or another wireless communication device). As further shown, apparatus 1300 may include a communication manager 140. Communication manager 140 may include one or more of a determining component 1308 and / or a processing component 1310, among other examples.

[0198] In some aspects, the apparatus 1300 may be configured to perform Figures 1 to 6 Additionally or alternatively, the apparatus 1300 may be configured to perform one or more of the processes described herein, such as Figure 7 The process of 700 Figure 9 The process of 900 Figure 11 Process 1100, Figure 12 In some aspects, Figure 13 The device 1300 and / or one or more components shown may include a combination of Figure 2 One or more components of the UE. Additionally or alternatively, Figure 13 One or more of the components shown may be combined Figure 2 Additionally or alternatively, one or more of the components in the 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.

[0199] Receive component 1302 may receive communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or a combination thereof, from device 1306. Receive component 1302 may provide the received communications to one or more other components of device 1300. In some aspects, receive component 1302 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, demodulation, analog-to-digital conversion, demultiplexing, deinterleaving, demapping, equalization, interference cancellation, or decoding, among other examples) on the received communications and may provide the processed signals to one or more other components of device 1300. In some aspects, receive component 1302 may include processing in conjunction with Figure 2 One or more antennas, modems, demodulators, MIMO detectors, receive processors, controllers / processors, memories, or combinations thereof of the UE.

[0200] Transmitting component 1304 may transmit communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or a combination thereof, to apparatus 1306. In some aspects, one or more other components of apparatus 1300 may generate communications and may provide the generated communications to transmitting component 1304 for transmission to apparatus 1306. In some aspects, transmitting component 1304 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, modulation, digital-to-analog conversion, multiplexing, interleaving, mapping, or encoding, among other examples) on the generated communications and may transmit the processed signals to apparatus 1306. In some aspects, transmitting component 1304 may include in conjunction with Figure 2 One or more antennas, modems, modulators, transmit MIMO processors, transmit processors, controllers / processors, memories, or a combination thereof of the UE. In some aspects, the transmit component 1304 can be collocated with the receive component 1302 in a transceiver.

[0201] In some aspects, receiving component 1302 may receive an SSB transmission. Receiving component 1302 may receive a PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission. Determining component 1308 may determine that the PEI indicates a PO applicable to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold. Processing component 1310 may process the PDCCH communication received in the PO.

[0202] In some aspects, receiving component 1302 may receive a PEI that indicates one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames. Processing component 1310 may process a PDCCH communication received in a PO in the one or more POs. Receiving component 1302 may receive an SSB transmission, wherein the PEI is received at a time associated with the SSB transmission. Determining component 1308 may determine that the PEI indicates a PO that applies to the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold.

[0203] In some aspects, receiving component 1302 may receive a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. Receiving component 1302 may receive a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam. Processing component 1310 may process the PDCCH communication received in the PO of the one or more POs.

[0204] In some aspects, receiving component 1302 may receive a first PEI in a symbol in a beam. Receiving component 1302 may receive a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across a sync signal block beam.

[0205] Figure 13 The number and arrangement of components shown are provided as examples. In practice, there may be Figure 13 Additional components, fewer components, different components, or components arranged differently than those shown. Figure 13 Two or more components shown may be implemented in a single component, or Figure 13 The single component shown may be implemented as multiple distributed components. Additionally or alternatively, Figure 13 The illustrated set of component(s) executable is described as consisting of Figure 13 Another component shown is a collection of one or more functions performed.

[0206] Figure 14 14 is a diagram of an example apparatus 1400 for wireless communication. Apparatus 1400 may be a network entity (e.g., base station 110), or a network entity may include apparatus 1400. In some aspects, apparatus 1400 includes a receiving component 1402 and a transmitting component 1404 that may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses and / or one or more other components). As shown, apparatus 1400 may use receiving component 1402 and transmitting component 1404 to communicate with another apparatus 1406 (such as a UE, a base station, or another wireless communication device). As further shown, apparatus 1400 may include a communication manager 150. Communication manager 150 may include, among other examples, a generating component 1408.

[0207] In some aspects, the apparatus 1400 may be configured to perform Figures 1 to 6 Additionally or alternatively, the apparatus 1400 may be configured to perform one or more of the processes described herein, such as Figure 8 The process of 800 Figure 10 In some aspects, Figure 14 The illustrated apparatus 1400 and / or one or more components may include a combination of Figure 2 Additionally or alternatively, one or more components of the described network entity. Figure 14 One or more of the components shown may be combined Figure 2 Additionally or alternatively, one or more of the components in the 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.

[0208] Receive component 1402 may receive communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or a combination thereof, from device 1406. Receive component 1402 may provide the received communications to one or more other components of device 1400. In some aspects, receive component 1402 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, demodulation, analog-to-digital conversion, demultiplexing, deinterleaving, demapping, equalization, interference cancellation, or decoding, among other examples) on the received communications and may provide the processed signals to one or more other components of device 1400. In some aspects, receive component 1402 may include processing in conjunction with Figure 2 One or more antennas, modems, demodulators, MIMO detectors, receive processors, controllers / processors, memories, or combinations thereof of the base station.

[0209] Transmitting component 1404 may transmit communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or a combination thereof, to apparatus 1406. In some aspects, one or more other components of apparatus 1400 may generate communications and may provide the generated communications to transmitting component 1404 for transmission to apparatus 1406. In some aspects, transmitting component 1404 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, modulation, digital-to-analog conversion, multiplexing, interleaving, mapping, or encoding, among other examples) on the generated communications and may transmit the processed signals to apparatus 1406. In some aspects, transmitting component 1404 may include in conjunction with Figure 2 One or more antennas, modems, modulators, transmit MIMO processors, transmit processors, controllers / processors, memories, or combinations thereof of the base station. In some aspects, the transmit component 1404 can be collocated with the receive component 1402 in a transceiver.

[0210] Transmitting component 1404 may transmit an SSB transmission to the UE. Generating component 1408 may generate a PEI at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indicates a PO applicable to the UE when a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring opportunity or associated paging frame satisfies a threshold. Transmitting component 1404 may transmit the PEI to the UE. Transmitting component 1404 may transmit a PDCCH communication for the UE in the PO.

[0211] Figure 14 The number and arrangement of components shown are provided as examples. In practice, there may be Figure 14 Additional components, fewer components, different components, or components arranged differently than those shown. Figure 14 Two or more components shown may be implemented in a single component, or Figure 14 The single component shown may be implemented as multiple distributed components. Additionally or alternatively, Figure 14The illustrated set of component(s) executable is described as consisting of Figure 14 Another component shown is a collection of one or more functions performed.

[0212] Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a decomposed base station 1500 according to the present disclosure.

[0213] 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 a network, a radio access network (RAN) node, a core network node, a network element, or a network equipment (such as a base station, or one or more units (or one or more components) that perform base station functionality) can be implemented in a converged or decomposed architecture. For example, a BS (such as a Node B, an evolved NB (eNB), an NR BS, a 5G NB, an access point (AP), a TRP, or a cell) can be implemented as a converged base station (also known as a standalone BS or a monolithic BS) or a decomposed base station.

[0214] A clustered base station may be configured to utilize a radio protocol stack that is physically or logically integrated within a single RAN node. A decomposed base station may 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 aspects, a CU may be implemented within a RAN node, and one or more DUs may be co-located with the CU, or alternatively, may be geographically or virtually distributed across one or more other RAN nodes. A DU may be implemented to communicate with one or more RUs. Each of the CU, DU, and RU may also be implemented as a virtual unit (e.g., a virtual central unit (VCU), a virtual distributed unit (VDU), or a virtual radio unit (VRU)).

[0215] Base station type operation or network design can take into account the aggregated nature of base station functionality. For example, disaggregated base stations can be utilized in IAB networks, open radio access networks (O-RAN (such as those promoted by the O-RAN Alliance)), or virtualized radio access networks (vRAN, also known as cloud radio access networks (C-RAN)). Disaggregation can include distributing functionality across two or more units at various physical locations, as well as virtually distributing the functionality of at least one unit, which can enable flexibility in network design. Each unit of a disaggregated base station or disaggregated RAN architecture can be configured for wired or wireless communication with at least one other unit.

[0216] The decomposed base station 1500 architecture may include one or more CUs 1510, which may communicate directly with the core network 1520 via a backhaul link or indirectly with the core network 1520 through one or more decomposed base station units (such as a near-RT RIC 1525 via an E2 link, a non-RT RIC 1515 associated with the service management and orchestration (SMO) framework 1505, or both). The CU 1510 may communicate with one or more DUs 1530 via corresponding midhaul links, such as the F1 interface. The DU 1530 may communicate with one or more RUs 1540 via corresponding fronthaul links. Fronthaul links, midhaul links, and backhaul links may generally be referred to as "communication links." The RUs 1540 may communicate with corresponding UEs 120 via one or more RF access links. In some aspects, a UE 120 may be served simultaneously by multiple RUs 1540. The DU 1530 and the RU 1540 may also be referred to as an "O-RAN DU (O-DU)" and an "O-RAN RU (O-RU)", respectively. A network entity may include a CU, a DU, an RU, or any combination of CUs, DUs, and RUs. A network entity may include a decomposed base station or one or more components of a decomposed base station, such as a CU, DU, RU, or any combination of CUs, DUs, and RUs. A network entity may also include one or more TRPs, relay stations, passive devices, intelligent reflective surfaces (IRSs), or other components that may provide a network interface or service for a UE, mobile station, sensor / actuator, or other wireless device.

[0217] Each of these units (e.g., CU 1510, DU 1530, RU 1540, as well as near-RT RIC 1525, non-RT RIC 1515, and SMO framework 1505) may include or be coupled to one or more interfaces configured to receive or transmit signals, data, or information (collectively, signals) via a wired or wireless transmission medium. Each of the units, or an associated processor or controller that provides instructions to the communication interface of these units, may be configured to communicate with one or more of the other units via the transmission medium. For example, these units may include a wired interface configured to receive or transmit signals to one or more of the other units over the wired transmission medium. Additionally, these units may include a wireless interface, which may include a receiver, transmitter, or transceiver (such as an RF transceiver) configured to receive or transmit signals, or both, to one or more of the other units over the wireless transmission medium.

[0218] In some aspects, the CU 1510 may host one or more higher-layer control functions. Such control functions may include radio resource control (RRC), packet data convergence protocol (PDCP), service data adaptation protocol (SDAP), and the like. Each control function may be implemented with an interface configured to communicate signals with other control functions hosted by the CU 1510. The CU 1510 may be configured to handle user plane functionality (i.e., central unit-user plane (CU-UP)), control plane functionality (i.e., central unit-control plane (CU-CP)), or a combination thereof. In some implementations, the CU 1510 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 1510 may be implemented to communicate with the DU 1530 for network control and signaling.

[0219] The DU 1530 may correspond to a logical unit that includes one or more base station functions for controlling the operation of one or more RUs 1540. In some aspects, the DU 1530 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 (such as modules for forward error correction (FEC) encoding and decoding, scrambling, modulation and demodulation, etc.), depending at least in part on a functional split, such as that defined by 3GPP. In some aspects, the DU 1530 may also host one or more lower PHY layers. Each layer (or module) may be implemented with an interface configured to communicate signals with other layers (and modules) hosted by the DU 1530 or with control functions hosted by the CU 1510.

[0220] Lower-layer functionality may be implemented by one or more RUs 1540. In some deployments, a RU 1540 controlled by a DU 1530 may correspond to a logical node that hosts RF processing functionality, low-PHY layer functionality (such as performing Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs), Inverse FFTs (iFFTs), digital beamforming, Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) extraction and filtering), or both, based at least in part on a functional split, such as a lower-layer functional split. In this architecture, RU(s) 1540 may be implemented to handle over-the-air (OTA) communications with one or more UEs 120. In some implementations, both real-time and non-real-time aspects of control plane and user plane communications with the RU(s) 1540 may be controlled by the corresponding DU 1530. In some scenarios, this configuration may enable implementation of DU(s) 1530 and CU 1510 in a cloud-based RAN architecture, such as a vRAN architecture.

[0221] The SMO framework 1505 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 1505 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 1505 can be configured to interact with a cloud computing platform (such as Open Cloud (O-Cloud) 1590) 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, CU 1510, DU 1530, RU 1540, and near-RT RIC 1525. In some implementations, the SMO framework 1505 can communicate with hardware aspects of the 4G RAN, such as Open eNB (O-eNB) 1511, via the O1 interface. Additionally, in some implementations, the SMO framework 1505 can communicate directly with one or more RUs 1540 via the O1 interface. The SMO framework 1505 can also include a non-RT RIC 1515 configured to support the functionality of the SMO framework 1505.

[0222] The non-RT RIC 1515 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 1525. The non-RT RIC 1515 can be coupled to or in communication with the near-RT RIC 1525 (e.g., via an A1 interface). The near-RT RIC 1525 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 1510, one or more DUs 1530, or both, and the O-eNB with the near-RT RIC 1525.

[0223] In some implementations, to generate AI / ML models to be deployed in near-RT RIC 1525, non-RT RIC 1515 may receive parameters or external enrichment information from an external server. This information may be utilized by near-RT RIC 1525 and may be received from non-network data sources or from network functions at SMO framework 1505 or non-RT RIC 1515. In some examples, non-RT RIC 1515 or near-RT RIC 1525 may be configured to tune RAN behavior or performance. For example, non-RT RIC 1515 may monitor long-term trends and patterns in performance and employ AI / ML models to execute corrective actions through SMO framework 1505 (such as via reconfiguration of O1) or by creating RAN management policies (such as A1 policies).

[0224] As indicated above, Figure 15 Provided as an example. Other examples can be found in the Figure 15 Different than described.

[0225] The following provides an overview of some aspects of the disclosure:

[0226] Aspect 1: A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: receiving a synchronization signal block (SSB) transmission; receiving a paging early indication (PEI) at a time associated with the SSB transmission; determining that the PEI indication applies to a paging occasion (PO) of the UE when a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame meets a threshold; and processing a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) communication received in the PO.

[0227] Aspect 2: The method according to aspect 1, wherein the start of the SSB transmission is at the same time as the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame.

[0228] Aspect 3: The method according to aspect 1, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame is after the start of the SSB transmission and before the start of the next SSB transmission.

[0229] Aspect 4: The method according to aspect 1, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame is after the end of the SSB transmission and before the end of the next SSB transmission.

[0230] Aspect 5: The method according to aspect 1, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame precedes the start of the SSB transmission.

[0231] Aspect 6: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, wherein the SSB transmission comprises an SSB for a single beam.

[0232] Aspect 7: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, wherein the SSB transmission includes SSB bursts for multiple beams.

[0233] Aspect 8: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 7, wherein the PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames.

[0234] Aspect 9: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 7, wherein the PEI indicates one or more POs within the same paging frame.

[0235] Aspect 10: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 9, wherein the PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of downlink control information including the PEI.

[0236] Aspect 11: The method of aspect 10, wherein the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

[0237] Aspect 12: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 11, wherein the PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating one or more POs for each of one or more paging frames.

[0238] Aspect 13: The method of aspect 12, wherein the bitmap comprises bits specifying one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

[0239] Aspect 14: A method of wireless communication performed by a network entity, the method comprising: sending a synchronization signal block (SSB) to a user equipment (UE); sending a paging early indication (PEI) to the UE at a time associated with the SSB transmission, wherein the PEI indication applies to a paging occasion (PO) of the UE if a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame meets a threshold; and sending a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) communication for the UE in the PO.

[0240] Aspect 15: The method of aspect 14, wherein the start of the SSB transmission is at the same time as the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame.

[0241] Aspect 16: The method of aspect 14, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame is after the start of the SSB transmission and before the start of the next SSB transmission.

[0242] Aspect 17: The method of aspect 14, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame is after the end of the SSB transmission and before the end of the next SSB transmission.

[0243] Aspect 18: The method of aspect 14, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame precedes the start of the SSB transmission.

[0244] Aspect 19: The method according to any one of aspects 14 to 18, wherein the SSB transmission comprises an SSB for a single beam.

[0245] Aspect 20: The method according to any one of aspects 14 to 18, wherein the SSB transmission comprises SSB bursts for multiple beams.

[0246] Aspect 21: The method according to any one of aspects 14 to 20, wherein the PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames.

[0247] Aspect 22: The method of aspect 21, wherein sending the PEI comprises sending the PEI to indicate one or more POs in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames.

[0248] Aspect 23: The method according to any one of aspects 14 to 22, wherein the PEI indicates one or more POs within the same paging frame.

[0249] Aspect 24: The method according to any one of aspects 14 to 23, wherein the PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of downlink control information including the PEI.

[0250] Aspect 25: The method of aspect 24, wherein the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

[0251] Aspect 26: The method according to any one of aspects 14 to 25, wherein the PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating one or more POs for each of one or more paging frames.

[0252] Aspect 27: The method of aspect 26, wherein the bitmap comprises bits specifying one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

[0253] Aspect 28: A method according to any one of aspects 14 to 27, wherein sending the PEI at the time includes sending a first PEI in a codeword in a beam, and wherein the method also includes sending a second PEI in a next codeword in the beam at the time.

[0254] Aspect 29: A method according to any one of aspects 14 to 27, wherein sending the PEI at the time includes sending a first PEI in a codeword in a beam, and wherein the method also includes sending a second PEI in a next codeword in a next beam at the time.

[0255] Aspect 30: A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: receiving a paging early indication (PEI), the PEI indicating one or more paging occasions (POs) in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames; and processing a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) communication received in the PO in the one or more POs.

[0256] Aspect 31: The method according to aspect 30, wherein receiving the PEI comprises receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam, and wherein the method further comprises receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0257] Aspect 32: The method of aspect 30, wherein receiving the PEI comprises receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam, and wherein the method further comprises receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in the beam.

[0258] Aspect 33: The method according to any one of aspects 30 to 32, wherein the PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames.

[0259] Aspect 34: The method according to any one of aspects 30 to 32, wherein the PEI indicates one or more POs within the same paging frame.

[0260] Aspect 35: The method according to any one of aspects 30 to 34, wherein the PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of downlink control information including the PEI.

[0261] Aspect 36: The method of aspect 35, wherein the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

[0262] Aspect 37: The method according to any one of aspects 30 to 36, wherein the PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating the one or more POs.

[0263] Aspect 38: The method of aspect 37, wherein the bitmap comprises bits specifying one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

[0264] Aspect 39: A method of wireless communication performed by a network entity, the method comprising: sending a paging early indication (PEI), wherein the PEI indicates one or more paging occasions (POs) in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames; and sending a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) communication for a user equipment (UE) in the POs in the one or more POs.

[0265] Aspect 40: The method of aspect 39, wherein the PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames.

[0266] Aspect 41: The method according to aspect 39 or aspect 40, the method further comprising sending the PEI to indicate one or more POs in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames.

[0267] Aspect 42: The method according to aspect 39, wherein the PEI indicates one or more POs within the same paging frame.

[0268] Aspect 43: The method according to any one of aspects 39 to 42, wherein the PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of downlink control information including the PEI.

[0269] Aspect 44: The method of aspect 43, wherein the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

[0270] Aspect 45: The method according to any one of aspects 39 to 44, wherein the PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating one or more POs for each of one or more paging frames.

[0271] Aspect 46: The method of aspect 45, wherein the bitmap comprises bits specifying one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

[0272] Aspect 47: A method according to any one of aspects 39 to 46, wherein sending the PEI includes sending a first PEI in a codeword in a beam, and wherein the method includes sending a second PEI in a next codeword in the beam.

[0273] Aspect 48: A method according to any one of aspects 39 to 46, wherein sending the PEI includes sending a first PEI in a codeword in a beam, and wherein the method includes sending a second PEI in a next codeword in a next beam.

[0274] Aspect 50: A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: receiving a first PEI in a symbol in a beam; and receiving a second PEI in a next symbol in a next beam.

[0275] Aspect 51: The method according to aspect 50, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first transmitted across a synchronization signal block (SSB) beam.

[0276] Aspect 52: The method according to aspect 50 or 51, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are associated with the same paging occasion set.

[0277] Aspect 53: The method of any one of aspects 50 to 52, wherein the first PEI indicates one or more paging occasions (POs) in a number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames.

[0278] Aspect 54: The method according to any one of aspects 50 to 52, wherein the method further comprises processing a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) communication received in a PO of the one or more POs.

[0279] Aspect 55: A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: receiving a first paging early indication (PEI) in a codeword in a beam; and receiving a second PEI in a next codeword in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are first received across a synchronization signal block beam.

[0280] Aspect 56: 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 55.

[0281] Aspect 57: A device for wireless communication, the device comprising a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory, the memory comprising instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the device to perform the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 55.

[0282] Aspect 58: A device for wireless communication, the device comprising a memory and 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 55.

[0283] Aspect 59: An apparatus for wireless communication, the apparatus comprising at least one means for performing the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 55.

[0284] Aspect 60: 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 55.

[0285] Aspect 61: 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 55.

[0286] 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.

[0287] As used herein, the term "component" is intended to be broadly interpreted as a combination of hardware and / or hardware and software. Whether referred to as software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description language or other names, "software" should be broadly interpreted as meaning instructions, instruction sets, codes, code segments, program codes, programs, subroutines, software modules, applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executable files, execution threads, processes and / or functions and other examples. As used herein, a "processor" is implemented in a combination of hardware and / or hardware and software. It will be apparent that the system or method described herein can be implemented by a combination of different forms of hardware and / or hardware and software. The actual dedicated control hardware or software code used to implement these systems and / or methods does not limit various aspects. Therefore, the operation and behavior of the system and / or method are not described herein with reference to specific software codes, because those skilled in the art will understand that software and hardware can be designed to implement the system and / or method based at least in part on the description herein.

[0288] As used herein, "satisfying a threshold" may refer to a value 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.

[0289] Although 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 listed in the claims and / or disclosed in the specification. The disclosure of each aspect includes each dependent claim in combination 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 single members). 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).

[0290] Any element, action or instruction used herein should not be interpreted as key or necessary unless clearly stated so. In addition, as used herein, the articles "a" and "a kind of" are intended to include one or more items and can be used interchangeably with "one or more". In addition, as used herein, the article "the" is intended to include one or more items connected to the article "the" and can be used interchangeably with "the one or more". In addition, as used herein, the terms "set" and "group" are intended to include one or more items and can be used interchangeably with "one or more". In the case of only one item, the phrase "only one" or similar terms will be used. Moreover, as used herein, the terms "have", "possess", "have" etc. are intended to be open terms that do not limit the elements they modify (for example, an element "having" A can also have B). In addition, the phrase "based on" is intended to represent "based at least in part on", unless otherwise explicitly stated. Furthermore, as used herein, the term "or" when used in a list of items is intended to be inclusive and used interchangeably with "and / or" unless expressly stated otherwise (e.g., if used in conjunction with "either" or "only one of").

Claims

1. A user equipment (UE) for wireless communication, comprising: Memory; and one or more processors coupled to the memory, the memory comprising instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to: receiving a first paging early indication PEI in a first beam, the PEI indicating one or more paging occasions PO in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames; as well as A second PEI is received in a second beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are the same PEI.

2. The UE according to claim 1, wherein the first beam and the second beam are synchronization signal block (SSB) beams, wherein The number of beams in which PEI is transmitted is configured, and wherein the number of physical downlink control channel monitoring opportunities for PEI is configured for each SSB.

3. The UE of claim 1 , wherein the instructions associated with receiving the first PEI and the second PEI are also executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to receive the first PEI in a symbol in the first beam and receive the second PEI in a next symbol in the second beam. The UE according to claim 1 , wherein the first PEI indicates the one or more POs across multiple paging frames. The UE according to claim 1 , wherein the first PEI indicates the one or more POs within a same paging frame. 6 . The UE of claim 1 , wherein the first PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of downlink control information including the first PEI.

7. The UE of claim 6, wherein the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO. 8 . The UE of claim 1 , wherein the first PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating the one or more POs.

9. The UE of claim 8, wherein the bitmap comprises bits that specify one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

10. The UE of claim 8, wherein the instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to: receiving a synchronization signal block (SSB) transmission, wherein the first PEI is received at a time associated with the SSB transmission; and In case that a time difference between the start of the SSB transmission and the start of a monitoring occasion or an associated paging frame satisfies a threshold, it is determined that the first PEI indication applies to the PO of the UE.

11. The UE of claim 10, wherein the start of the SSB transmission is at the same time as the start of the monitoring occasion or the associated paging frame.

12. The UE of claim 10, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame is after the start of the SSB transmission and before the start of a next SSB transmission.

13. The UE of claim 10, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame is after the end of the SSB transmission and before the end of the next SSB transmission.

14. The UE of claim 10, wherein the start of the monitoring opportunity or the associated paging frame precedes the start of the SSB transmission.

15. A network entity for wireless communication, comprising: Memory; and one or more processors coupled to the memory, the memory comprising instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to: Sending a first paging early indication PEI to a user equipment UE in a first beam, the first PEI indicating one or more paging occasions PO in a certain number of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames; as well as A second PEI is transmitted in a second beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are the same PEI.

16. The network entity of claim 15, wherein the first PEI indicates one or more POs across multiple paging frames.

17. The network entity of claim 15, wherein the instructions associated with sending the first PEI and the second PEI are further executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to send the first PEI and the second PEI to indicate the one or more POs in the certain amount of paging frames based at least in part on the maximum number of paging frames.

18. The network entity of claim 15, wherein the first PEI indicates the one or more POs within a same paging frame.

19. The network entity of claim 15, wherein the first PEI indicates a number of POs based at least in part on a maximum size of downlink control information including the first PEI.

20. The network entity of claim 19, wherein the number of POs is further based at least in part on the number of subgroups of each PO.

21. The network entity of claim 15, wherein the first PEI comprises a bitmap having bits indicating one or more POs for each of one or more paging frames.

22. The network entity of claim 21, wherein the bitmap comprises bits that specify one or more subsets of each of the one or more POs.

23. The network entity of claim 15, wherein the instructions associated with sending the first PEI and the second PEI are further executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to send the first PEI in a symbol in the first beam and to send the second PEI in a next symbol in the second beam.

24. The network entity of claim 15, wherein the first beam and the second beam are synchronization signal block (SSB) beams, and wherein: The number of physical downlink control channel monitoring opportunities for PEI is configured for each SSB.

25. A user equipment (UE) for wireless communication, comprising: Memory; and one or more processors coupled to the memory, the memory comprising instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the UE to: receiving a first paging early indication PEI in a symbol in the beam; as well as A second PEI is received in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are the same PEI.

26. The UE according to claim 25, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are transmitted across a synchronization signal block (SSB) beam, wherein: The number of beams in which PEI is transmitted is configured, and wherein the number of physical downlink control channel monitoring opportunities for PEI is configured for each SSB.

27. The UE of claim 25, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are associated with the same paging occasion set.

28. The UE of claim 25, wherein the first PEI indicates one or more paging occasions (PO) in a certain amount of paging frames based at least in part on a maximum number of paging frames.

29. A network entity for wireless communication, comprising: Memory; and one or more processors coupled to the memory, the memory comprising instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the network entity to: Sending a first paging early indication PEI in a symbol in the beam; as well as A second PEI is transmitted in a next symbol in a next beam, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are the same PEI.

30. The network entity of claim 29, wherein the first PEI and the second PEI are transmitted across a synchronization signal block (SSB) beam, wherein: The number of beams in which PEI is transmitted is configured, and wherein the number of physical downlink control channel monitoring opportunities for PEI is configured for each SSB.

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