Techniques for decoding paging for millimeter wave capable user equipment

Abstract

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may register on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of the UE. The UE may register on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of the UE. The UE may receive, on a first cell and via a first subscription, a paging message associated with a second subscription. The UE may decode the paging message. Numerous other aspects are described.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] All aspects of this disclosure relate to wireless communication in general, and to techniques and apparatus for decoding paging for user equipment with millimeter-wave capability. Background Technology

[0002] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide a variety of telecommunications services, such as telephone, video, data, messaging, and broadcasting. Typical wireless communication systems employ multiple access technologies that can support 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 issued by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

[0003] A wireless network may include one or more network nodes that support communication for wireless communication devices, such as user equipment (UE) or multiple UEs. A UE may communicate with network nodes via downlink and uplink communication. A "downlink" (or "DL") refers to the communication link from the network node to the UE, and an "uplink" (or "UL") refers to the communication link from the UE to the network node. Some wireless networks may support device-to-device communication, such as via local links (e.g., sidelinks (SL), wireless local area network (WLAN) links, and / or wireless personal area network (WPAN) links, etc.).

[0004] These multiple access technologies have been adopted in various telecommunications standards to provide a common protocol that enables different UEs to communicate at the city, country, region, or global level. New Radio (NR) (also known as 5G) is a set of enhancements to the LTE mobile standard issued by 3GPP. NR is designed to better support mobile broadband internet access by using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) with a Cyclic Prefix (CP) on the downlink (CP-OFDM), and CP-OFDM or Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiplexing (SC-FDM) (also known as Discrete Fourier Transform Extended OFDM (DFT-s-OFDM)) on the uplink (CP-OFDM or Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiplexing (SC-FDM) on the uplink), as well as supporting beamforming, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna technologies and carrier aggregation to improve spectral efficiency, reduce costs, improve service, utilize new spectrum, and better integrate with other open standards. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Some aspects described herein relate to a method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE). The method may include registering on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of the UE. The method may include registering on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of the UE. The method may include receiving a paging message associated with the second subscription on the first cell and via the first subscription. The method may include decoding the paging message.

[0006] Some aspects described herein relate to a method for wireless communication performed by a UE. The method may include registering on a first cell within a first frequency range. The method may include receiving paging messages on the first cell associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range. The method may include decoding the paging messages.

[0007] Some aspects described herein relate to a UE for wireless communication. The UE may include: a memory; and one or more processors coupled to the memory. The one or more processors may be configured to register on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of the UE. The one or more processors may be configured to register on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of the UE. The one or more processors may be configured to receive paging messages associated with the second subscription on the first cell and via the first subscription. The one or more processors may be configured to decode the paging messages.

[0008] Some aspects described herein relate to a UE for wireless communication. The UE may include: a memory; and one or more processors coupled to the memory. The one or more processors may be configured to register on a first cell within a first frequency range. The one or more processors may be configured to receive paging messages associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range on the first cell. The one or more processors may be configured to decode the paging messages.

[0009] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a set of instructions for wireless communication by a UE. When executed by one or more processors of the UE, the set of instructions enables the UE to register on a first cell in a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of the UE. When executed by one or more processors of the UE, the set of instructions enables the UE to register on a second cell in a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of the UE. When executed by one or more processors of the UE, the set of instructions enables the UE to receive paging messages associated with the second subscription on the first cell and via the first subscription. When executed by one or more processors of the UE, the set of instructions enables the UE to decode the paging messages.

[0010] Some aspects described herein relate to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a set of instructions for wireless communication. When executed by one or more processors of a UE, the set of instructions enables the processors to register on a first cell within a first frequency range. When executed by one or more processors of the UE, the set of instructions enables the processors to receive paging messages associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range on the first cell. When executed by one or more processors of the UE, the set of instructions enables the processors to decode the paging messages.

[0011] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include components for registering on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of the apparatus. The apparatus may include components for registering on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of the apparatus. The apparatus may include components for receiving, on the first cell and via the first subscription, a paging message associated with the second subscription. The apparatus may include components for decoding the paging message.

[0012] Some aspects described herein relate to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus may include components for registering on a first cell within a first frequency range. The apparatus may include components for receiving paging messages on the first cell associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range. The apparatus may include components for decoding the paging messages.

[0013] The entirety of the terms includes methods, apparatus, systems, computer program products, non-transitory computer-readable media, user equipment, base stations, network entities, network nodes, wireless communication devices and / or processing systems as fully described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings and illustrated therein.

[0014] The features and technical advantages of the examples according to this disclosure have been summarized rather extensively above in order to provide a better understanding of the detailed description that follows. Additional features and advantages will be described below. The disclosed concepts and specific examples can be readily used as the basis for modifying or designing other structures for achieving the same purpose as this disclosure. Such equivalent constructions do not depart from the scope of the appended claims. The characteristics of the concepts disclosed herein (both their organization and manner of operation) and the associated advantages will be better understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, based on the following description. Each figure in the accompanying drawings is provided for illustrative and descriptive purposes and not as a definition of limitation of the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To gain a full understanding of the foregoing features of this disclosure, a more specific description of the invention, briefly outlined above, can be obtained by referring to various aspects, some of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be noted that the drawings illustrate only certain typical aspects of this disclosure and are therefore not to be considered as limiting its scope, as other equally valid aspects are permissible in this description. The same reference numerals in different drawings may identify the same or similar elements.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless network.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating an example of communication between a network node and a user equipment (UE) in a wireless network.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example decomposed base station architecture according to this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a multi-subscriber identification module UE according to this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an example of paging in a cell belonging to a different list of tracking area identifiers according to this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an illustration of an example of paging involving different lists of tracking area codes or tracking area identifiers (TAIs) according to this disclosure.

[0022] Figure 7 This is an illustration of an example of reselecting from a first cell to a second cell according to this disclosure to facilitate the decoding of paging messages for a second SUB, such as those received by a first subscription (SUB).

[0023] Figure 8This is a diagram illustrating another example of reselecting from a first cell to a second cell according to this disclosure to facilitate decoding of a paging message directed to a second SUB, as received by a first SUB.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of decoding a paging for a first SUB and a second SUB associated with the same frequency range, according to the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating an example of signaling associated with decoding a paging request across multiple sub-subs according to this disclosure.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating an example procedure performed by a UE according to this disclosure, for example.

[0027] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating an example procedure performed by a UE according to this disclosure, for example.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a diagram of an example device for wireless communication according to the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0029] User equipment (UE) can communicate in multiple frequency ranges (FRs), such as FR1 (e.g., sub-6 GHz communication) and FR2 (e.g., millimeter-wave communication). In some examples, the UE may include multiple subscriptions (SUBs) operating under a multi-subscriber identification module (SIM) (MSIM). Each SUB is capable of communicating with a radio access network. In some examples, a first SUB (e.g., SUB1, the default data subscriber (DDS) SUB) may be associated with a first FR (e.g., FR1), and a second SUB (e.g., SUB2, the non-DDS (NDDS) SUB) may be associated with a second FR. Beam management in some FRs (such as FR2) may result in higher power consumption than operation in other FRs (such as FR1).

[0030] In the case of MSIM, where SUB1 can be on FR1 and SUB2 can be on FR2, the UE can perform radio frequency (RF) tuning operations to perform measurement and paging decoding for each of the two SUBs. Due to the higher frequency range, measurement or paging decoding in FR2 may increase UE power consumption compared to measurement or paging decoding and / or other techniques only in FR1. Therefore, power consumption is higher in FR1+FR2 MSIM because each SUB can measure the serving cell and neighboring cells independently of each other.

[0031] The various aspects described herein relate generally to wireless communications. Some aspects relate more specifically to paging decoding in MSIM. In some examples, the UE can decode a paging message associated with a second SUB of the UE via a first SUB registered on a cell within a first FR (e.g., FR1). For example, the second SUB can be registered on a cell within a second FR. Some techniques described herein provide options for reselection to a different cell by either the first SUB or the second SUB when paging cannot be shared between the currently registered cells of the first SUB and the second SUB. For example, the first SUB or the second SUB can be reselected to a cell with a tracking area code identified by a tracking area identifier list of another SUB.

[0032] Specific aspects of the subject matter described in this disclosure can be implemented to achieve one or more of the following potential advantages. By decoding the paging message associated with the second SUB, the UE avoids RF tuning and measurement within the second FR, which may be associated with higher power consumption compared to the first FR (e.g., in the case where the second FR is FR2 and the first FR is FR1). Paging sharing is enabled for such scenarios by reselecting to a different cell when paging cannot be shared in the currently registered cell, thereby further reducing power consumption and increasing the flexibility of MSIM communication.

[0033] Various aspects of this disclosure are described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to any particular structure or function presented throughout this disclosure. Rather, these aspects are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the scope of this disclosure is intended to cover any aspect of this disclosure disclosed herein, whether implemented independently or in combination with any other aspect of this disclosure. For example, any number of aspects set forth herein may be used to implement an apparatus or practice. Furthermore, the scope of this disclosure is intended to cover such apparatuses or methods practiced using structures, functions, or structures and functions other than or different from the various aspects of the disclosure set forth herein. It should be understood that any aspect of the disclosure herein may be embodied by one or more elements of the claims.

[0034] Various devices and techniques will now be used to illustrate several aspects of a telecommunications system. These devices and techniques will be described in detail below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings by various boxes, modules, components, circuits, steps, processes, or algorithms (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 system as a whole.

[0035] Although terms generally associated with 5G or New Radio (NR) Radio Access Technology (RAT) may be used herein to describe aspects, aspects of this disclosure may be applied to other RATs, such as 3G RAT, 4G RAT and / or 5G and later (e.g., 6G) RATs.

[0036] Figure 1 This is an illustration of an example of a wireless network 100. Wireless network 100 can be a 5G (e.g., NR) network or a 4G (e.g., LTE) network, or may include elements of a 5G (e.g., NR) network or elements of a 4G (e.g., LTE) network, etc. Wireless network 100 may include one or more network nodes 110 (shown as network node 110a, network node 110b, network node 110c, and network node 110d), one or more UEs 120 (shown as UE120a, UE 120b, UE 120c, UE 120d, and UE 120e), and / or other entities. Network node 110 is an example of a network node communicating with UE 120. As shown, network node 110 may include one or more network nodes. For example, network node 110 can be an aggregated network node, meaning that the aggregated network node is configured to utilize a radio protocol stack that is physically or logically integrated within a single RAN node (e.g., within a single device or unit). As another example, network node 110 can be a decomposed network node (sometimes referred to as a decomposed base station), meaning that network node 110 is configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically distributed among two or more nodes (such as one or more central units (CUs), one or more distributed units (DUs), or one or more radio units (RUs)).

[0037] In some examples, network node 110 is or includes network nodes (such as RUs) that communicate with UE 120 via a radio access link. In some examples, network node 110 is or includes network nodes (such as DUs) that communicate with other network nodes 110 via a fronthaul or midhaul link. In some examples, network node 110 is or includes network nodes (such as CUs) that communicate with other network nodes 110 via a midhaul link or with the core network via a backhaul link. In some examples, network node 110 (such as aggregated network node 110 or decomposed network node 110) may include multiple network nodes, such as one or more RUs, one or more CUs, and / or one or more DUs. For example, network node 110 may include NR base stations, LTE base stations, Node Bs, eNBs (e.g., in 4G), gNBs (e.g., in 5G), access points, Transmit / Receive Points (TRPs), DUs, RUs, CUs, network mobility elements, core network nodes, network elements, network equipment, RAN nodes, or combinations thereof. In some examples, network nodes 110 can interconnect with each other or with one or more other network nodes 110 in the wireless network 100 using any suitable transport network through various types of fronthaul interfaces, midhaul interfaces, and / or backhaul interfaces (such as direct physical connections, air interfaces, or virtual networks).

[0038] In some examples, network node 110 may provide communication coverage for a specific geographic area. In the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), depending on the context in which the term is used, the term "cell" may refer to the coverage area of ​​network node 110 or a network node subsystem serving that coverage area. Network node 110 may provide communication coverage for macrocells, picocells, femtocells, or another type of cell. A macrocell may cover a relatively large geographic area (e.g., with a radius of several kilometers) and may allow unrestricted access by UE 120 with a service subscription. A picocell may cover a relatively small geographic area and may allow unrestricted access by UE 120 with a service subscription. A femtocell may cover a relatively small geographic area (e.g., a residential area) and may allow restricted access by UE 120 associated with that femtocell (e.g., UE 120 in a Closed Subscriber Group (CSG)). Network node 110 used for macrocells may be referred to as a macro network node. Network node 110 used for picocells may be referred to as a pico network node. The network node 110 used for femtocells can be referred to as a femtocell network node or a home network node. Figure 1In the example shown, network node 110a can be a macro network node for macro cell 102a, network node 110b can be a pico network node for pico cell 102b, and network node 110c can be a femto network node for femto cell 102c. Network nodes can support one or more (e.g., three) cells. In some examples, the cells may not necessarily be stationary, and the geographical area of ​​the cells may move depending on the location of the mobile network node 110 (e.g., a mobile network node).

[0039] In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to an aggregated base station, a decomposed base station, an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node, a relay node, or one or more components thereof. For example, in some aspects, "base station" or "network node" may refer to a CU, DU, RU, a near real-time (near RT) RAN intelligent controller (RIC), or a non-real-time (non-RT) RIC, or a combination thereof. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to a device configured to perform one or more functions (such as those described herein in conjunction with network node 110). In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to multiple devices configured to perform one or more functions. For example, in some distributed systems, each of multiple different devices (which may be located in the same geographical location or different geographical locations) may be configured to perform at least a portion of a function, or to repeatedly perform at least a portion of that function, and the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to any one or more of these different devices. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to one or more virtual base stations or one or more virtual base station functions. For example, in some aspects, two or more base station functions can be instantiated on a single device. In some aspects, the term "base station" or "network node" may refer to one base station function rather than another. In this way, a single device may include more than one base station.

[0040] Wireless network 100 may include one or more relay stations. A relay station is a network node that receives data transmissions from an upstream node (e.g., network node 110 or UE 120) and transmits the data to a downstream node (e.g., UE 120 or network node 110). A relay station may be a UE 120 that can relay transmissions to other UE 120s. Figure 1 In the example shown, network node 110d (e.g., a relay network node) can communicate with network node 110a (e.g., a macro network node) and UE 120d to facilitate communication between network node 110a and UE 120d. The network node 110 for relay communication may be referred to as a relay station, relay base station, relay network node, relay node, or repeater, etc.

[0041] The wireless network 100 can be a heterogeneous network, comprising different types of network nodes 110, such as macro network nodes, pico network nodes, femto network nodes, or relay network nodes. These different types of network nodes 110 may have different transmit power levels, different coverage areas, or different effects on interference in the wireless network 100. For example, macro network nodes may have high transmit power levels (e.g., 5 watts to 40 watts), while pico network nodes, femto network nodes, and relay network nodes may have lower transmit power levels (e.g., 0.1 watts to 2 watts).

[0042] Network controller 130 may be coupled to or communicate with a group of network nodes 110, and may provide coordination and control for these network nodes 110. Network controller 130 may communicate with network nodes 110 via a backhaul or midhaul link. Network nodes 110 may also communicate directly with each other, or indirectly via a wireless or wired backhaul link. In some aspects, network controller 130 may be a CU or a core network device, or may include a CU or a core network device.

[0043] UE 120 may be distributed throughout the wireless network 100, and each UE 120 may be stationary or mobile. UE 120 may include, for example, an access terminal, a terminal, a mobile station, or a subscriber unit. UE 120 may be a cellular phone (e.g., a smartphone), a personal digital assistant (PDA), a wireless modem, a wireless communication device, a handheld device, a laptop computer, a cordless phone, a wireless local loop (WLL) station, a tablet computer, a camera, a gaming device, a netbook, a smartbook, an ultrabook, a medical device, a biometric device, a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, smart clothing, smart glasses, a smart wristband, smart jewelry (e.g., a smart ring or smart bracelet)), an entertainment device (e.g., a music device, a video device, or a satellite radio), an in-vehicle component or sensor, a smart meter / sensor, industrial manufacturing equipment, a GPS device, a UE function of a network node, or any other suitable device configured to communicate via wireless or wired media.

[0044] Some UEs 120 may be considered Machine-Type Communication (MTC) or Evolved or Enhanced Machine-Type Communication (eMTC) UEs. MTC or eMTC UEs may include, for example, robots, drones, remote devices, sensors, meters, monitors, or location tags that can communicate with network nodes, another device (e.g., a remote device), or some other entity. Some UEs 120 may be considered Internet of Things (IoT) devices or may be implemented as NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT) devices. Some UEs 120 may be considered customer premises equipment. UEs 120 may be included within a housing that houses the components of the UE 120, such as processor components or memory components. In some examples, the processor components and memory components may be coupled together. For example, the processor components (e.g., one or more processors) and memory components (e.g., memory) may be operatively coupled, communicatively coupled, electronically coupled, or electrically coupled.

[0045] Generally, any number of wireless networks 100 can be deployed in a given geographical area. Each wireless network 100 can support a specific RAT and can operate on one or more frequencies. A RAT can also be referred to as a radio technology or air interface. A frequency can also be referred to as a carrier or frequency channel. Each frequency can support a single RAT in a given geographical area to avoid interference between wireless networks using different RATs. In some cases, NR or 5G RAT networks can be deployed.

[0046] In some examples, two or more UEs 120 (e.g., shown as UE 120a and UE 120e) may communicate directly using one or more sidelink channels (e.g., without using network node 110 as an intermediary for communication with each other). For example, UEs 120 may 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), or mesh networks. In such examples, UEs 120 may perform scheduling operations, resource selection operations, or other operations described elsewhere herein as being performed by network node 110.

[0047] Devices in Wireless Network 100 can communicate using the electromagnetic spectrum, which can be subdivided into various categories, bands, or channels by frequency or wavelength. For example, devices in Wireless Network 100 can communicate using one or more operating bands. In 5G NR, two initial operating bands have been designated as frequency ranges FR1 (410MHz to 7.125GHz) and FR2 (24.25GHz to 52.6GHz). Although a portion of FR1 is greater than 6GHz, in various documents and articles, FR1 is often (interchangeably) referred to as the “sub-6GHz” band. Similar naming issues sometimes occur with FR2, which is often (interchangeably) referred to in documents and articles as the “millimeter wave” band, although this is different from the Extremely High Frequency (EHF) band (30GHz–300GHz) designated as a “millimeter wave” band by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

[0048] The frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are generally referred to as intermediate frequency (IF) bands. Recent 5G NR studies have designated the operating bands for these IF bands as the frequency range designation FR3 (7.125GHz-24.25GHz). Bands falling within FR3 can inherit FR1 or FR2 characteristics, thus effectively extending the features of FR1 or FR2 into the IF band. Furthermore, higher frequency bands are currently being explored to extend 5G NR operation beyond 52.6GHz. For example, three higher operating bands have been designated as the frequency range designations FR4a or FR4-1 (52.6GHz-71GHz), FR4 (52.6GHz-114.25GHz), and FR5 (114.25GHz-300GHz). Each of these higher bands falls within the EHF band.

[0049] In light of these examples, unless otherwise specifically stated, the term "below 6 GHz" as used herein can broadly refer to frequencies less than 6 GHz, frequencies within FR1, or frequencies that may include intermediate frequency bands. Furthermore, unless otherwise specifically stated, the term "millimeter wave" as used herein can broadly refer to frequencies that may include intermediate frequency bands, frequencies within FR2, FR4, FR4-a, FR4-1, or FR5, or frequencies within the EHF band. It is conceivable that the frequencies included in these operating frequency bands (e.g., FR1, FR2, FR3, FR4, FR4-a, FR4-1, or FR5) can be modified, and the techniques described herein are applicable to those modified frequency ranges.

[0050] In some respects, UE 120 may include a communications manager 140. As described in more detail elsewhere herein, the communications manager 140 may register on a first cell in a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of the UE; register on a second cell in a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of the UE; receive paging messages associated with the second subscription on the first cell and via the first subscription; and decode the paging messages.

[0051] In some respects, the communication manager 140 may register on a first cell within a first frequency range; receive paging messages on the first cell associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range; and decode the paging messages. Additionally or alternatively, the communication manager 140 may perform one or more other operations described herein.

[0052] As indicated above, Figure 1 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 1 The examples described are different.

[0053] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating example 200 of communication between network node 110 and UE 120 in wireless network 100. Network node 110 may be equipped with a set of antennas 234a to 234t, such as... T One antenna ( T ≥1). The UE 120 may be equipped with a set of antennas 252a to 252r, such as R One antenna ( R ≥1). Network node 110 of Example 200 includes one or more radio frequency components, such as antenna 234 and modem 232. In some examples, network node 110 may include an interface, communication components, or another component that facilitates communication with UE 120 or another network node. Some network node 110 may not include radio frequency components that facilitate direct communication with UE 120, such as one or more CUs or one or more DUs.

[0054] At network node 110, transmitting processor 220 can receive data from data source 212 intended for use by UE 120 (or a group of UEs 120). Transmitting processor 220 can use one or more Channel Quality Indicators (CQIs) received from UE 120 to select one or more modulation and decoding schemes (MCSs) for that UE 120. Network node 110 can use the MCS selected for UE 120 to process (e.g., encode and modulate) the data for UE 120 and can provide data symbols to UE 120. Transmitting processor 220 can process system information (e.g., semi-static resource partitioning information (SRPI)) and control information (e.g., CQI requests, grants, or upper-layer signaling) and provide overhead symbols and control symbols. Transmitting processor 220 can 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 signal (PSS) or secondary synchronization signal (SSS)). The transmit (TX) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) processor 230 can perform spatial processing (e.g., pre-decoding) on ​​data symbols, control symbols, overhead symbols, or reference symbols where applicable, and can transmit a set of output symbol streams (e.g., T Each output symbol stream is provided to a corresponding set of modems 232 (e.g., ...). T Each modem 232a to 232t (shown as modems 232a to 232t) can be used to process a corresponding output symbol stream (e.g., for OFDM) to obtain an output sample stream. Each modem 232 can also use a corresponding modulator component to process (e.g., convert to analog, amplify, filter, or up-convert) the output sample stream to obtain a downlink signal. Modems 232a to 232t can be connected via a corresponding set of antennas 234 (e.g., ...). T Each antenna (shown as antennas 234a to 234t) is used to transmit a set of downlink signals (e.g., T (One downlink signal).

[0055] At UE 120, a set of antennas 252 (shown as antennas 252a to 252r) can receive downlink signals from network node 110 or other network nodes 110, and can transmit signals to a set of modems 254 (e.g., R Each modem (shown as modems 254a to 254r) provides a set of received signals (e.g., REach 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, down-convert, or digitize) the received signal to obtain an input sample. Each modem 254 may use a demodulator component to further process the input sample (e.g., for OFDM) to obtain a received symbol. MIMO detector 256 may obtain the received symbols from modem 254, perform MIMO detection on the received symbols where applicable, and provide the detected symbols. Receiver processor 258 may process (e.g., demodulate and decode) the detected symbols, provide the decoded data for UE 120 to data sink 260, and provide the decoded control information and system information to 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 Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) parameters, Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) parameters, Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) parameters, or CQI parameters, etc. In some examples, one or more components of UE120 may be included in housing 284.

[0056] Network controller 130 may include communication unit 294, controller / processor 290, and memory 292. Network controller 130 may include one or more devices, for example, in a core network. Network controller 130 may communicate with network node 110 via communication unit 294.

[0057] One or more antennas (e.g., antennas 234a to 234t or antennas 252a to 252r) may include or be included in the following: one or more antenna panels, one or more antenna groups, a set or more sets of antenna elements, or one or more antenna arrays, etc. Antenna panels, antenna groups, a set of antenna elements, or antenna arrays may include one or more antenna elements (within a single housing or multiple housings), a set of coplanar antenna elements, a set of non-coplanar antenna elements, or coupled to one or more transmitting or receiving components (such as...). Figure 2 One or more antenna elements (one or more components).

[0058] On the uplink, at UE 120, transmit processor 264 can receive and process data from data source 262 and control information (e.g., reports including RSRP, RSSI, RSRQ, or CQI) from controller / processor 280. Transmit processor 264 can generate reference symbols for one or more reference signals. Symbols from transmit processor 264 may be pre-decoded by TX MIMO processor 266 where applicable, further processed by modem 254 (e.g., for DFT-s-OFDM or CP-OFDM), and transmitted to network node 110. In some examples, modem 254 of UE 120 may include a modulator and demodulator. In some examples, UE 120 includes a transceiver. The transceiver may include antenna 252, modem 254, MIMO detector 256, receive processor 258, transmit processor 264, or any combination of TX MIMO processor 266. The transceiver may be used by processor (e.g., controller / processor 280) and memory 282 to perform textual (e.g., reference) functions. Figures 4 to 13 ( ) any aspect of the process described in the process.

[0059] At network node 110, uplink signals from UE 120 or other UEs may be received by antenna 234, processed by modem 232 (e.g., demodulator component of modem 232, shown as DEMOD), detected by MIMO detector 236 where applicable, and further processed by receiver processor 238 to obtain decoded data and control information transmitted via UE 120. Receiver processor 238 may provide the decoded data to data sink 239 and the decoded control information to controller / processor 240. Network node 110 may include communication unit 244 and may communicate with network controller 130 via communication unit 244. Network node 110 may include scheduler 246 to schedule one or more UEs 120 for downlink or uplink communication. In some examples, modem 232 of network node 110 may include modulator and demodulator. In some examples, network node 110 includes transceiver. The transceiver may include any combination of antenna 234, modem 232, MIMO detector 236, receive processor 238, transmit processor 220, or TX MIMO processor 230. The transceiver may be used by a processor (e.g., controller / processor 240) and memory 242 to execute this document (e.g., reference). Figures 4 to 13 ( ) any aspect of the process described in the process.

[0060] In some respects, the controller / processor 280 may be a component of a processing system. A processing system can typically be a system or a series of machines or components that receives input and processes it to produce a set of outputs (which can be passed to other systems or components, such as UE 120). For example, the processing system of UE 120 may be a system that includes various other components or sub-components of UE 120.

[0061] The processing system of UE 120 can interact with one or more other components of UE 120, process information (such as input or signals) received from one or more other components, or output information to one or more other components. For example, the chip or modem of UE 120 may include: a processing system, a first interface for receiving or acquiring information, and a second interface for outputting, transmitting, or providing information. In some examples, the first interface may be an interface between the processing system of the chip or modem and a receiver, allowing UE 120 to receive information or signal input and to pass information to the processing system. In some examples, the second interface may be an interface between the processing system of the chip or modem and a transmitter, allowing UE 120 to transmit information output from the chip or modem. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the second interface may also acquire or receive information or signal input, and the first interface may also output, transmit, or provide information.

[0062] In some respects, the controller / processor 240 may be a component of a processing system. A processing system can typically be a system or a series of machines or components that receives input and processes it to produce a set of outputs, which can be passed to, for example, other systems or components of network node 110. For example, the processing system of network node 110 may be a system that includes various other components or sub-components of network node 110.

[0063] The processing system of network node 110 can interact with one or more other components of network node 110, process information (such as input or signals) received from one or more other components, or output information to one or more other components. For example, the chip or modem of network node 110 may include: a processing system, a first interface for receiving or acquiring information, and a second interface for outputting, transmitting, or providing information. In some examples, the first interface may be an interface between the processing system of the chip or modem and a receiver, allowing network node 110 to receive information or signal input and to pass information to the processing system. In some examples, the second interface may be an interface between the processing system of the chip or modem and a transmitter, allowing network node 110 to transmit information output from the chip or modem. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the second interface may also acquire or receive information or signal input, and the first interface may also output, transmit, or provide information.

[0064] The controller / processor 240 of network node 110, the controller / processor 280 of UE 120, or Figure 2 Any other component may perform one or more technologies associated with MSIM paging, as described in more detail elsewhere herein. For example, the controller / processor 240 of network node 110, the controller / processor 280 of UE 120, or... Figure 2 Any other component (or combination of components) may perform or direct, for example, as described herein. Figure 11 Process 1100 Figure 12 The operation of process 1200 and / or other processes. Memory 242 and memory 282 may store data and program code for network node 110 and UE 120, respectively. In some examples, memory 242 and memory 282 may include a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing one or more instructions (e.g., code or program code) for wireless communication. For example, the one or more instructions may cause the one or more processors, UE 120, or network node 110 to perform or direct, as described herein, when executed by one or more processors of network node 110 or UE 120 (e.g., directly, or after compilation, transformation, or interpretation). Figure 11 Process 1100 Figure 12 The operation of process 1200 and / or other processes. In some examples, the execution instructions may include run instructions, transformation instructions, compilation instructions and / or interpretation instructions, etc.

[0065] In some aspects, UE 120 includes components for registering on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of UE 120; components for registering on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of UE 120; components for receiving paging messages associated with the second subscription on the first cell and via the first subscription; and / or components for decoding the paging messages. In some aspects, UE 120 includes components for registering on a first cell within a first frequency range; components for receiving paging messages on the first cell associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range; and / or components for decoding the paging messages. Components for UE 120 to perform the operations described herein may include, for example, one or more of a communication manager 140, an antenna 252, a modem 254, a MIMO detector 256, a receive processor 258, a transmit processor 264, a TX MIMO processor 266, a controller / processor 280, or a memory 282.

[0066] Although Figure 2 The boxes in the diagram are illustrated as different components, but the functions described above with respect to these boxes may be implemented in a single hardware, software, or combined component, or in various combinations of components. For example, the functions described with respect to transmit processor 264, receive processor 258, and / or TX MIMO processor 266 may be performed by or under the control of controller / processor 280.

[0067] As indicated above, Figure 2 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 2 The examples described are different.

[0068] The deployment of communication systems such as 5G NR systems can be arranged in a variety of ways using various components or parts. In a 5G NR system or network, network nodes, network entities, network mobility elements, RAN nodes, core network nodes, network elements, base stations, or network equipment can be implemented in either a converged or decomposed architecture. For example, a base station (such as a Node B (NB), evolved NB (eNB), NR base station, 5G NB, access point (AP), TRP, or cell, etc.) or one or more units (or components) performing base station functionality can be implemented as a converged base station (also known as a standalone base station or monolithic base station) or a decomposed base station. A "network entity" or "network node" can refer to a decomposed base station or one or more units of a decomposed base station (such as one or more CUs, one or more DUs, one or more RUs, or combinations thereof).

[0069] Aggregated base stations (e.g., aggregated network nodes) can be configured to utilize a radio protocol stack that is physically or logically integrated within a single RAN node (e.g., within a single device or cell). Decomposed base stations (e.g., decomposed network nodes) can be configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically distributed across two or more cells (such as one or more CUs, one or more DUs, or one or more RUs). In some examples, the CU may be implemented within a network 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 network nodes. DUs may be implemented to communicate with one or more RUs. Each of the CU, DU, and RU may also be implemented as a virtual cell, such as a Virtual Central Unit (VCU), a Virtual Distributed Unit (VDU), or a Virtual Radio Unit (VRU), etc.

[0070] Base station type operation or network design can take into account the aggregation characteristics of base station functionality. For example, decomposed base stations can be utilized in IAB networks, Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN (such as network configurations initiated by the O-RAN Alliance)), or Virtualized Radio Access Networks (vRAN, also known as Cloud Radio Access Networks (C-RAN)) to facilitate the scaling of communication systems by separating base station functionality into one or more units that can be deployed independently. Decomposed base stations can include functionality implemented across two or more units at various physical locations, as well as functionality virtually implemented for at least one unit, which enables flexibility in network design. Each unit of a decomposed base station can be configured for wired or wireless communication with at least one other unit of the decomposed base station.

[0071] Figure 3 This is an illustration of an example disaggregated base station architecture 300 according to this disclosure. The disaggregated base station architecture 300 may include a CU 310, which may communicate directly with the core network 320 via a backhaul link, or indirectly with the core network 320 via one or more disaggregated control units (such as near-RT RIC 325 via an E2 link, or a non-RT RIC 315 associated with a Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) framework 305, or both). The CU 310 may communicate with one or more DUs 330 via a corresponding midhaul link (such as via an F1 interface). Each DU 330 may communicate with one or more RUs 340 via a corresponding fronthaul link. Each RU 340 may communicate with one or more UEs 120 via a corresponding radio frequency (RF) access link. In some implementations, a UE 120 may be served simultaneously by multiple RUs 340.

[0072] Each unit in the cells (including CU 310, DU 330, RU 340), as well as the near-RT RIC 325, non-RT RIC 315, and SMO frame 305, may include or be coupled to one or more interfaces configured to receive or transmit signals, data, or information (collectively, signals) via wired or wireless transmission media. Each unit in the cell, or an associated processor or controller providing instructions to one or more communication interfaces of the corresponding unit, may be configured to communicate with one or more units in other cells via transmission media. In some examples, each unit in the cell may include a wired interface and a wireless interface configured to receive signals or transmit signals to one or more units in other cells via a wired transmission media, and the wireless interface may include a receiver, transmitter, or transceiver (such as an RF transceiver) configured to receive signals or transmit signals to one or more units in other cells via a wireless transmission media, or both.

[0073] In some aspects, the CU 310 can host one or more higher-level control functions. Such control functions may include Radio Resource Control (RRC) functions, Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) functions, or Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) functions, etc. Each control function can be implemented using an interface configured to signal to other control functions hosted by the CU 310. The CU 310 can be configured to handle user plane functions (e.g., Central Unit-User Plane (CU-UP) functions), control plane functions (e.g., Central Unit-Control Plane (CU-CP) functions), or combinations thereof. In some implementations, the CU 310 can 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 can communicate bidirectionally with the CU-CP units via an interface such as an E1 interface. The CU 310 can be implemented to communicate with the DU 330 for network control and signaling purposes, as needed.

[0074] Each DU 330 may correspond to a logical unit comprising one or more base station functions for controlling the operation of one or more RU 340s. In some aspects, the DU 330 may host one or more of the Radio Link Control (RLC) layer, Medium Access Control (MAC) layer, and one or more high physical (PHY) layers, at least in part, according to functional splits (such as those defined by 3GPP). In some aspects, the one or more high PHY layers may be implemented by one or more modules for forward error correction (FEC) encoding and decoding, scrambling, and modulation and demodulation, etc. In some aspects, the DU 330 may also host one or more low PHY layers, such as those implemented by one or more modules for Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Inverse FFT (iFFT), Digital Beamforming, or Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) extraction and filtering, etc. Each layer (which may also be referred to as a module) may be implemented using an interface configured to communicate signals with other layers (and modules) hosted by the DU 330 or with control functions hosted by the CU 310.

[0075] Each RU 340 can implement lower-layer functionality. In some deployments, an RU 340 controlled by a DU 330 can correspond to a logical node that hosts RF processing functions or low-PHY layer functions, such as performing FFT, performing iFFT, digital beamforming, or PRACH extraction and filtering, based on function splitting (e.g., function splitting defined by 3GPP) (such as lower-layer function splitting). In this architecture, each RU 340 can be operated to handle over-the-air (OTA) communications with one or more UE 120s. In some specific implementations, the real-time and non-real-time aspects of control plane and user plane communications with the RU 340 can be controlled by the corresponding DU 330. In some scenarios, this configuration allows each DU 330 and CU 310 to be implemented in a cloud-based RAN architecture, such as a vRAN architecture.

[0076] The SMO framework 305 can be configured to support RAN deployment and provisioning of both non-virtualized and virtualized network elements. For non-virtualized network elements, the SMO framework 305 can be configured to support the deployment of dedicated physical resources for RAN coverage requirements, which can be managed via operation and maintenance interfaces such as the O1 interface. For virtualized network elements, the SMO framework 305 can be configured to interact with cloud computing platforms such as the Open Cloud (O-Cloud) platform 390 to perform network element lifecycle management (such as instantiating virtualized network elements) via cloud computing platform interfaces such as the O2 interface. Such virtualized network elements may include, but are not limited to, CU 310, DU 330, RU 340, non-RT RIC 315, and near-RTTRIC 325. In some specific implementations, the SMO framework 305 may communicate with the hardware aspects of the 4G RAN, such as the Open eNB (O-eNB) 311, via the O1 interface. Additionally, in some implementations, the SMO framework 305 can communicate directly with each of one or more RUs 340 via a corresponding O1 interface. The SMO framework 305 may also include a non-RT RIC 315 configured to support the functionality of the SMO framework 305.

[0077] The non-RT RIC 315 can be configured to include logical functions that enable non-real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources, including artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) workflows for model training and updates, or policy-based guidance for applications / features in the near-RT RIC 325. The non-RT RIC 315 can be coupled to or communicate with the near-RT RIC 325, such as via an A1 interface. The near-RT RIC 325 can be configured to include logical functions that enable near real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources via an interface, such as an E2 interface, through data collection and actions, connecting one or more CU 310s, one or more DU 330s, or both, and O-eNBs to the near-RT RIC 325.

[0078] In some implementations, to generate AI / ML models to be deployed in the near-RT RIC 325, the non-RT RIC 315 may receive parameters or external enrichment information from an external server. This information can be utilized by the near-RT RIC 325 and can be received from non-network data sources or network functions at the SMO framework 305 or the non-RT RIC 315. In some examples, the non-RT RIC 315 or near-RT RIC 325 may be configured to tune RAN behavior or performance. For example, the non-RT RIC 315 may monitor long-term trends and patterns in performance and employ AI / ML models to perform corrective actions via the SMO framework 305 (such as reconfiguration via the O1 interface) or via the creation of RAN management policies (such as A1 interface policies).

[0079] As indicated above, Figure 3 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 3 The examples described are different.

[0080] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example 400 of a multi-subscriber identification module (SIM) UE according to this disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, UE 120 can be a multi-SIM (multi-SIM) UE comprising multiple SIMs (two or more SIMs), shown as a first SIM 405a and a second SIM 405b. The first SIM 405a may be associated with a first subscription (shown as SUB 1), and the second SIM 405b may be associated with a second subscription (shown as SUB 2). The subscription may be with a network operator (e.g., a mobile network operator (MNO)) that enables UE 120 to access a wireless network (e.g., a radio access network (RAN)) associated with that network operator.

[0081] SIM 405 can be a removable SIM (e.g., a SIM card) or an embedded SIM. SIM 405 may include an integrated circuit that securely stores an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) and a security key used to identify and authenticate the corresponding subscription associated with SIM 405. In some cases, SIM 405 may store a list of services that UE 120 is permitted to access using the subscription associated with SIM 405, such as data services or voice services, etc.

[0082] like Figure 4As further illustrated, UE 120 can communicate with first network node 410a via first cell 415a (shown as cell 1) using a first SIM 405a (e.g., in connected mode, idle mode, or inactive mode). In this case, UE 120's first subscription (SUB 1) can be used to access first cell 415a (e.g., using the first IMSI for UE identification, using the first security key for UE authentication, using a first list of services that UE 120 is permitted to access using the first subscription, or counting data or voice usage on the first cell by referring to the first subscription, etc.). Similarly, UE 120 can communicate with second network node 410b via second cell 415b (shown as cell 2) using a second SIM 405b (e.g., in connected mode, idle mode, or inactive mode). In this case, the second subscription (SUB 2) of UE 120 can be used to access the second cell 415b (e.g., using the second IMSI for UE identification, using the second security key for UE authentication, using the second service list that allows UE 120 to access using the second subscription, or counting data or voice usage on the second cell by referring to the second subscription, etc.).

[0083] The first network node 410a and / or the second network node 410b may include the above-mentioned combination Figure 1 One or more network nodes in the described network node 110. Although the first cell 415a and the second cell 415b are shown as being provided by different network nodes, in some respects, the first cell 415a and the second cell 415b may be provided by the same network node. Therefore, in some respects, the first network node 410a and the second network node 410b may be integrated into a single network node.

[0084] In some cases, UE 120 can operate in multi-SIM multi-standby (MSMS) mode (such as dual-SIM dual-standby (DSDS) mode (e.g., when UE 120 is associated with two subscriptions)). Additionally or alternatively, UE 120 can operate in multi-SIM multi-activity (SR-MSMA) mode (such as dual-SIM dual-activity (DSDA) mode (e.g., when UE 120 is associated with two subscriptions)).

[0085] In DSDA mode, UE 120 can perform concurrent active communication using both of its SIMs. Therefore, UE 120 in DSDA mode can communicate using both the second SIM 305b (and the second subscription) and the first SIM 305a (and the first subscription) simultaneously. For example, when UE 120 is in an active session using the first SIM 305a (e.g., a voice call or another time-sensitive service, such as online gaming, stock trading, or over-the-top (OTT) service), UE 120 can receive voice call notifications using the second SIM 305b without interrupting communication using the first SIM 305a, and without needing to tune or handover from the first cell 315a to the second cell 315b.

[0086] In DSDS mode, UE 120 cannot use both SIMs of UE 120 for concurrent active communication. Therefore, UE 120 in DSDS mode cannot communicate using the first SIM 305a (and the first subscription) while simultaneously communicating using the second SIM 305b (and the second subscription). However, UE 120 in DSDS mode can switch between two separate mobile network services and may include hardware for maintaining multiple connections in standby mode (e.g., one connection per SIM), or hardware for maintaining multiple network connections simultaneously (e.g., multiple transceivers), etc. However, UE 120 in DSDS mode may only be able to receive data on one connection at a time because radio frequency resources are shared among multiple subscriptions. For example, UE 120 in DSDS mode may be associated with multiple subscriptions, but may only include a single transceiver shared by those multiple subscriptions, a single transmit chain shared by those multiple subscriptions, or a single receive chain shared by those multiple subscriptions, etc.

[0087] In some examples, UE 120 can operate in DSDA mode for a first RAT combination, but may not be able to operate in DSDA mode for a second RAT combination. For example, UE 120 can operate in DSDA mode for NR+NR, where the first cell 315a (and the first SIM 305a and the first subscription) uses the NR RAT and the second cell 315b (and the second SIM 305b and the second subscription) also uses the NR RAT. However, UE 120 may not be able to operate in DSDA mode for NR+LTE, where one of the first cell 315a (and the first SIM 305a and the first subscription) uses the NR RAT and the second cell 315b (and the second SIM 305b and the second subscription) uses the LTE RAT (or vice versa). In some aspects, UE 120 may not be able to operate in DSDA mode for a second RAT combination (e.g., NR+LTE), but can operate in DSDS mode for the second RAT combination. This UE design reduces design costs compared to enabling UE 120 to operate in DSDA mode for the second RAT combination.

[0088] In some aspects, the first SUB may operate within a first frequency range (such as FR1), and the second SUB may operate within a second frequency range (such as FR2). For example, the first cell 315a may be an FR1 cell, and the second cell 315b may be an FR2 cell. In some examples, the first SUB may camp on the first cell 315a, and the second SUB may camp on the second cell 315b. The UE 120 may "camp" on a cell of the wireless communication system and silently rely on the periodic broadcasts of signals (such as SIBs and synchronization signal blocks (SSBs)) without the network node associated with the cell being aware of the camped UE. "Camping" on a cell or network node may mean that the UE monitors broadcasts from the cell (e.g., monitors the control channel associated with the cell or network node) to remain ready to actively connect to and utilize the wireless communication system with that cell or network node.

[0089] As indicated above, Figure 4 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 4 The examples described are different.

[0090] Figure 5This is a diagram illustrating example 500 of paging for cells belonging to different tracking area identifier lists according to this disclosure. In example 500, a first SUB (SUB1) resides on cell 1. Cell 1 is associated with a first tracking area code (TAC0) included in a first tracking area identifier (TAI) list (TAI list 1). In example 500, a second SUB (SUB2) resides on cell 2. Cell 2 is associated with a second tracking area code (TAC1) included in a second TAI list (TAI list 2). For example, TAC0 is not included in the first TAI list, and TAC1 is not included in the second TAI list. For example, cell 1 is in FR1, and cell 2 is in FR2.

[0091] The paging opportunity (PO) for cell 1 is indicated by reference numeral 505. As shown, the PO appears periodically on cell 1. The UE can monitor paging messages related to the first TAI list on the PO of cell 1. The PO for cell 2 is indicated by reference numeral 510. As shown, the PO appears periodically on cell 2. The UE can monitor paging messages related to the second TAI list on the PO of cell 2.

[0092] A TAI list indicates a set of TAIs to which a paging message should be distributed. A TAI can indicate the Mobile Country Code (MCC), Mobile Network Code (MNC), and Tracking Area Code (TAC). The TAC is an identifier for the tracking area and is unique within a public terrestrial mobile network. The TAI globally identifies the tracking area by including the MCC and MNC.

[0093] Paging messages can be directed to TAI lists. For example, if a paging message is directed to TAI list 1, a network node can send a paging message on every cell that has a TAC included in a TAI listed in TAI list 1. If a paging message is directed to TAI list 2, a network node can send a paging message on every cell that has a TAC included in a TAI listed in TAI list 2. A TAI can be included in multiple TAI lists. A TAC can be included in multiple TAI lists. If a TAC or TAI corresponding to a cell is included in multiple TAI lists, paging can be sent via that cell for all of these TAI lists.

[0094] As indicated above, Figure 5 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 5 The examples described are different.

[0095] Figure 6This is a diagram illustrating example 600 of paging involving different lists of TACs or TAIs with the same TAC or TAI, according to this disclosure. As shown, example 600 includes SUB1 and SUB2. SUB1 is camped on a cell in FR1 that has TAC-3, and SUB2 is camped on a cell in FR2 that has TAC-3.

[0096] As shown in the figure, the first paging message may indicate a first TAI list including TAC-1, TAC-2, and TAC-3. In this example, the network node may send the paging message on a cell containing TAC-1, TAC-2, and TAC-3. As further shown, the second paging message may indicate a second TAI list including TAC-3, TAC-4, and TAC-5. Note that both the second and first TAI lists include TAC-3. Therefore, the network node may send the second paging message on a cell containing TAC-3, TAC-4, and TAC-5. Thus, both the first and second paging messages are sent on a cell containing TAC-3. Therefore, the UE can decode the second paging message (which is intended for SUB2) received via cell FR1 without retuning out of cell FR1 or interrupting measurements within FR1.

[0097] As indicated above, Figure 6 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 6 The examples described are different.

[0098] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating example 700 of reselection from a first cell to a second cell according to this disclosure to facilitate decoding of paging messages received by a first SUB for a second SUB. As shown, example 700 includes SUB1 and SUB2. SUB1 is initially camped or registered on a cell within FR1 with TAC-2, as indicated by reference numeral 705. SUB2 is initially camped or registered on a cell within FR2 with TAC-3. As shown, the first TAI list may include TAC-1, TAC-2, and TAC-3. In this example, a network node can send paging messages on cells with TAC-1, TAC-2, and TAC-3. As further shown, the second TAI list may include TAC-3, TAC-4, and TAC-5. Note that both the second and first TAI lists include TAC-3, but the second TAI list does not include TAC-2. Therefore, paging messages pointing to the second TAI list can be delivered on cells with TAC-3 instead of cells with TAC-2.

[0099] As shown by reference numeral 710 in the attached figure, the UE can reselect from a cell with TAC-2 to a cell with TAC-3 at SUB1. Therefore, the UE can reselect to a cell identified by both the first TAI list and the second TAI list. In this way, the UE (e.g., SUB1) can receive a second paging message pointing to the second TAI list on a cell within FR1 via SUB1, thereby enabling the UE to decode a second paging message received via the FR1 cell (which is intended for SUB2) without retuning out of the FR1 cell or interrupting measurements within FR1. In some aspects, the UE can perform this reselection at least partially based on a stored database. For example, this database may indicate TAI lists and cells with TACs or TAIs identified by the TAI lists. The UE can use this database to identify TACs shared between the first and second TAI lists and within FR1 (TAC-3 in this example). In some aspects, the UE can perform cell reselection at least partially based on a threshold. For example, if a cell with TAC-3 has measurements (e.g., Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP)) that meet a threshold (which may be configurable and may have a default value of, for example, -110 dBm), and if the cell is suitable for camping, the UE may perform cell reselection to that cell. A cell may be considered suitable for camping if it is part of a selected Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN), a registered PLMN, or a PLMN in an equivalent PLMN list, is not banned, is part of a tracking area where roaming is not prohibited, and the cell selection criteria are met.

[0100] As indicated above, Figure 7 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 7 The examples described are different.

[0101] Figure 8This is a diagram illustrating another example 800 of reselection from a first cell to a second cell according to this disclosure to facilitate decoding of paging messages directed to a second SUB, such as those received by a first SUB. As shown, example 800 includes SUB1 and SUB2. SUB1 is initially camped or registered on a cell within FR1 having a TAC of TAC-3. SUB2 is initially camped or registered on a cell within FR2 having a TAC of TAC-4, as indicated by reference numeral 810. As shown, the first TAI list may include TAC-1, TAC-2, and TAC-3. In this example, a network node may send paging messages on cells having TAC-1, TAC-2, and TAC-3. As further shown, the second TAI list may include TAC-3, TAC-4, and TAC-5. Note that both the second and first TAI lists include TAC-3, but the first TAI list does not include TAC-4.

[0102] As shown by reference numeral 820 in the attached figure, in some respects, the UE can reselect from the first cell to the second cell at SUB2. For example, if SUB1 cannot identify a suitable cell identified by the second TAI list, then SUB2 can perform a reselection (as per [reference to...]). Figure 7 (As described). In this example, SUB2 can be reselected from a cell with TAC-4 to a cell with a TAC identified by a second TAI list within FR1 and on which SUB1 camps. For example, SUB2 can refer to a database indicating TACs identified by a second TAI list within FR1. In this example, SUB2 can be reselected to a cell with TAC-3. In some aspects, the UE can perform such reselection at least partially based on a stored database. For example, the database can indicate TAI lists and cells with TACs or TAIs identified by the TAI lists. The UE can use the database to identify TACs (TAC-3 in this example) in the second TAI list on which SUB1 camps. In some aspects, the UE can perform cell reselection at least partially based on a threshold. For example, if a measurement (e.g., RSRP) of a cell with TAC-3 meets a threshold (which may be configurable and may have a default value of, for example, -110 dBm), and if the cell is suitable for camping, the UE can perform cell reselection to that cell. For example, if SUB1 cannot find the target cell, SUB2 can check the stored database and perform a forced reselection to the target cell, where SUB1's current TAC is part of FR2's TAI list if the target cell's RSRP is greater than the threshold (Rsrp_thresh) and if the target cell is suitable for camping.

[0103] As indicated above, Figure 8 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 8The examples described are different.

[0104] Figure 9 This is an illustration of example 900, illustrating the decoding of paging for a first SUB and a second SUB associated with the same FR, according to this disclosure. In example 900, both SUB1 and SUB2 camp on a cell within FR2. For example, SUB1 may camp on an FR2 cell with TAC-3, and SUB2 may camp on any cell that includes a TAI list containing TAC-3. In this example, SUB1 can decode paging for SUB2 even without paging sharing enabled (e.g., when SUB1 and SUB2 are associated with different operators, when SUB1 and SUB2 are associated with different dedicated priorities, or when SUB1 is a DDS and SUB2 is an nDDS in connected mode). In such an example, SUB1 can decode paging for SUB2 if SUB1 can manage the beam of UE 120 to decode paging for SUB2, and if the TAC on which SUB1 camps is included in the TAI list of SUB2 (e.g., TAC-3). For example, the UE can use a beam associated with SUB2 (e.g., a beam configured to transmit in the direction that facilitates the reception of paging messages) to receive paging messages, which can be controlled by SUB1.

[0105] As indicated above, Figure 9 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 9 The examples described are different.

[0106] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating example 1000 of signaling associated with decoding paging across multiple SUBs according to this disclosure. Example 1000 includes a UE (e.g., UE 120) that includes SUB1 and SUB2, as per the disclosure. Figures 4 to 9 As described. In some examples, Example 1000 may be combined with information about Figures 4 to 8 Any one or more of the operations described by any one or more of them.

[0107] As shown by reference numeral 1010, SUB1 may register on a first cell within a first FR (e.g., FR1). In some aspects, SUB1 may camp on a first cell within a first FR. As shown by reference numeral 1020, SUB2 may register on a second cell within a second FR (e.g., FR2). For example, SUB2 may camp on a second cell within a second FR.

[0108] As shown by reference numeral 1030, the UE can receive a paging message associated with SUB2 on the first cell and via SUB1. For example, the paging message can be associated with SUB2 because it can point to a list of TAIs that includes the TACs of the second cell (which also includes the TACs of the first cell). As shown by reference numeral 1040, the UE can decode the paging message, such as regarding... Figures 6 to 9 As described.

[0109] As shown by reference numeral 1050 in the attached figure, in some aspects, the UE may skip measurements within the second FR (e.g., idle mode measurements). For example, SUB2 may skip measurements within the second FR. In some aspects, the UE may perform a subset of configured measurements within the second FR. For example, the UE may perform measurements according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped. For example, instead of performing measurements on each discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle of the UE, the UE may perform measurements on each... X Measurements are performed in one DRX cycle. X It can be configurable. In some respects, X The default value can be 4 (causing the UE to perform idle mode measurements within the second FR every fourth DRX cycle of SUB2). This reduces the number of retunings to and from the second FR, thereby reducing power consumption and UE communication interruptions. In some respects, SUB2 can receive paging messages on the second FR while performing measurements on the second FR, thus saving resources on SUB1 (since the UE has already been tuned to the second FR for measurement).

[0110] As shown by reference numeral 1060 in the attached figure, the UE can establish a connection. For example, the UE can establish an RRC connection with a network node. In some aspects, the UE can establish a connection on a first cell (e.g., FR1 cell). In other aspects, the UE can establish a connection on a second cell (e.g., FR2 cell). In some aspects, the UE can establish a connection on either the first cell or the second cell, provided that the first cell and the second cell belong to the same TAI (e.g., Figure 6(TAC-3 in the original text). In some aspects, the UE may select either the first cell or the second cell on which to establish a connection. For example, the UE may select a cell based on a set of factors. This set of factors may include, for example, the reason for establishing the connection (e.g., justification), the energy consumption associated with communication on the cell, the throughput of the cell or the communication or service associated with the connection establishment, the quality of service (QoS) associated with the communication or service, etc. For example, a voice call may be associated with low throughput and low QoS requirements. In this example, the UE may establish a connection on the first cell because the first cell within the first FR can meet the throughput and QoS requirements for the voice call. In some aspects, the UE may establish a connection on the first cell regardless of whether the paging message is directed to the first SUB or the second SUB.

[0111] As indicated above, Figure 10 This is provided as an example. Other examples are available with reference to [the relevant information]. Figure 10 The examples described are different.

[0112] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating an example procedure 1100 performed by a UE according to this disclosure. Example procedure 1100 is an example in which a UE (e.g., UE 120) performs operations associated with decoding a paging.

[0113] like Figure 11 As shown, in some aspects, process 1100 may include registration on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with the UE's first subscription (box 1110). For example, the UE (e.g., using...) Figure 13 The described communication manager 1306 can be registered on a first cell in a first frequency range associated with the UE’s first subscription, as described above.

[0114] like Figure 11 As further illustrated, in some aspects, process 1100 may include registration on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with the UE's second subscription (box 1120). For example, the UE (e.g., using...) Figure 13 The described communication manager 1306 can be registered on a second cell in a second frequency range associated with the UE’s second subscription, as described above.

[0115] like Figure 11 As further illustrated, in some aspects, process 1100 may include receiving a paging message associated with a second subscription on the first cell and via a first subscription (box 1130). For example, the UE (e.g., using...) Figure 13 The described receiving component 1302 and / or communication manager 1306 can receive paging messages associated with a second subscription on the first cell and via a first subscription, as described above.

[0116] like Figure 11 As further illustrated, in some aspects, process 1100 may include decoding the paging message (block 1140). For example, the UE (e.g., using...) Figure 13 The described communication manager 1306 can decode paging messages, as described above.

[0117] 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 process descriptions elsewhere herein.

[0118] In the first aspect, decoding the paging message also includes decoding the paging message in association with a first cell having a tracking area code included in a second subscription tracking area identifier list.

[0119] In a second aspect, either alone or in combination with the first aspect, process 1100 includes: registering on a third cell before registering on a first cell, wherein the third tracking area code of the third cell is not included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription; and reselecting from the third cell to the first cell during the first subscription and before receiving a paging message, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription.

[0120] In a third aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, process 1100 includes: registering on a third cell associated with a third tracking area identifier list prior to registration on the second cell during the second subscription, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is not included in the third tracking area identifier list; and reselecting from the third cell to the second cell during the second subscription, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the second tracking area identifier list associated with the second cell in the second subscription.

[0121] In the fourth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, the first frequency range and the second frequency range are the same frequency range, and the reception of paging messages associated with the second subscription also includes receiving the paging messages using the beam associated with the second subscription.

[0122] In the fifth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects, the first subscription is associated with a first operator and the second subscription is associated with a second operator different from the first operator, or the first subscription is associated with a first dedicated priority and the second subscription is associated with a second dedicated priority different from the first dedicated priority, or the second subscription is in connected mode.

[0123] In the sixth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, process 1100 includes skipping measurements in the second frequency range in association with the second subscription.

[0124] In the seventh aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to sixth aspects, process 1100 includes performing measurements in the second frequency range in association with the second subscription according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

[0125] In the eighth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to seventh aspects, process 1100 includes establishing a connection on one of the first or second cells.

[0126] In the ninth aspect, the connection established on one of the first or second cells, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to eighth aspects, is based at least in part on a set of factors.

[0127] In the tenth aspect, establishing a connection on one of the first or second cells, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to ninth aspects, also includes establishing a connection on the first cell.

[0128] although Figure 11 An example box of process 1100 is shown, but in some respects, process 1100 may include... Figure 11 The boxes depicted may be fewer, different, or arranged differently compared to additional boxes. Alternatively, two or more boxes in process 1100 may be executed in parallel.

[0129] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating an example process 1200 performed by a UE according to this disclosure. Example process 1200 is an example in which a UE (e.g., UE 120) performs operations associated with techniques for decoding paging for a UE with millimeter wave capability.

[0130] like Figure 12 As shown, in some aspects, process 1200 may include registration on a first cell within a first frequency range (box 1210). For example, the UE (e.g., using...) Figure 13 The depicted communication manager 1306 can be registered on a first cell within a first frequency range (e.g., FR2), as described above.

[0131] like Figure 12 As further illustrated, in some aspects, process 1200 may include receiving a paging message on a first cell associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range (box 1220). For example, the UE (e.g., using...) Figure 13 The depicted receiving component 1302 and / or communication manager 1306 can receive paging messages on the first cell associated with a second cell and a second frequency range (e.g., FR1) different from the first frequency range, as described above.

[0132] like Figure 12 As further illustrated, in some aspects, process 1200 may include decoding the paging message (block 1230). For example, the UE (e.g., using...) Figure 13 The described communication manager 1306 can decode paging messages, as described above.

[0133] 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 process descriptions elsewhere herein.

[0134] In the first aspect, the first cell is associated with a first tracking area code, the second cell is associated with a second tracking area code, and both the first and second tracking area codes are identified by the UE's tracking area identifier list.

[0135] In a second aspect, either alone or in combination with the first aspect, process 1200 includes skipping measurements within the first frequency range.

[0136] In a third aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first and second aspects, process 1200 includes performing measurements within a first frequency range according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

[0137] In the fourth aspect, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to third aspects, process 1200 includes establishing a connection on one of the first or second cells.

[0138] In the fifth aspect, the connection established on one of the first or second cells, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fourth aspects, is based at least in part on a set of factors.

[0139] In the sixth aspect, establishing a connection on one of the first or second cells, either alone or in combination with one or more of the first to fifth aspects, also includes establishing a connection on the first cell.

[0140] although Figure 12 An example box of process 1200 is shown, but in some respects, process 1200 may include... Figure 12 The boxes depicted may be fewer, different, or arranged differently compared to additional boxes. Alternatively, two or more boxes in process 1200 may be executed in parallel.

[0141] Figure 13 This is a diagram of an example device 1300 for wireless communication according to the present disclosure. Device 1300 may be a UE, or a UE may include device 1300. In some aspects, device 1300 includes a receiving component 1302, a transmitting component 1304, and / or a communication manager 1306 that can communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses and / or one or more other components). In some aspects, communication manager 1306 is combined with... Figure 1 The described communication manager 140. As shown, device 1300 can use receiving component 1302 and transmitting component 1304 to communicate with another device 1308 (such as UE or network node (such as CU, DU, RU or base station)).

[0142] In some respects, device 1300 can be configured to perform the functions described herein. Figures 4 to 11 One or more operations described herein. Additionally or alternatively, the apparatus 1300 may be configured to perform one or more processes described herein, such as Figure 11 Process 1100 Figure 12 The process 1200 or a combination thereof. In some respects, Figure 13 The illustrated device 1300 and / or one or more components may include a combination Figure 2 One or more components of the described UE. Additionally or alternatively, Figure 13 One or more components shown can be combined Figure 2 Implementation within one or more of the described components. Additionally or alternatively, one or more of the components in a set of components may be implemented at least partially as software stored in 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.

[0143] Receiver 1302 may receive communications from device 1308, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or combinations thereof. Receiver 1302 may provide the received communications to one or more other components of device 1300. In some aspects, receiver 1302 may perform signal processing on the received communications (such as filtering, amplification, demodulation, analog-to-digital conversion, demultiplexing, deinterleaving, demapping, equalization, interference cancellation, or decoding, etc.) and may provide the processed signals to one or more other components of device 1300. In some aspects, receiver 1302 may include combinations of... Figure 2 The described UE includes one or more antennas, modems, demodulators, MIMO detectors, receiver processors, controllers / processors, memory, or combinations thereof.

[0144] Transmitting component 1304 may transmit communications, such as reference signals, control information, data communications, or combinations thereof, to device 1308. In some aspects, one or more other components of device 1300 may generate communications and provide the generated communications to transmitting component 1304 for transmission to device 1308. In some aspects, transmitting component 1304 may perform signal processing (such as filtering, amplification, modulation, digital-to-analog conversion, multiplexing, interleaving, mapping, or encoding, etc.) on the generated communications and may transmit the processed signals to device 1308. In some aspects, transmitting component 1304 may include combinations of... Figure 2 The described UE includes one or more antennas, modems, modulators, transmit MIMO processors, transmit processors, controllers / processors, memory, or combinations thereof. In some aspects, transmit component 1304 may be co-located with receive component 1302 in a transceiver.

[0145] The communication manager 1306 may support the operation of the receiving component 1302 and / or the transmitting component 1304. For example, the communication manager 1306 may receive information associated with configuring the reception of communications by the receiving component 1302 and / or the transmission of communications by the transmitting component 1304. Additionally or alternatively, the communication manager 1306 may generate control information and / or provide control information to the receiving component 1302 and / or the transmitting component 1304 to control the reception and / or transmission of communications.

[0146] Communication manager 1306 can register on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of the UE. Communication manager 1306 can register on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of the UE. Receiving component 1302 can receive paging messages associated with the second subscription on the first cell and via the first subscription. Communication manager 1306 can decode the paging messages.

[0147] The communication manager 1306 can register on a third cell before registering on a first cell, wherein the third tracking area code of the third cell is not included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription; and can reselect from the third cell to the first cell during the first subscription and before receiving a paging message, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription.

[0148] The communication manager 1306 can register on a third cell associated with a third tracking area identifier list during the second subscription and before registering on the second cell, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is not included in the third tracking area identifier list; and reselect from the third cell to the second cell during the second subscription, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the second tracking area identifier list associated with the second cell in the second subscription.

[0149] The communication manager 1306 can skip measurements in the second frequency range when associated with a second subscription.

[0150] The communication manager 1306 can perform measurements in a second frequency range in association with a second subscription, based on a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

[0151] The communication manager 1306 can establish a connection on either the first cell or the second cell.

[0152] The communication manager 1306 can register on a first cell within a first frequency range. The receiving component 1302 can receive paging messages associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range on the first cell. The communication manager 1306 can decode the paging messages.

[0153] The communication manager 1306 can skip measurements in the first frequency range.

[0154] The communication manager 1306 can perform measurements in a first frequency range according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

[0155] The communication manager 1306 can establish a connection on either the first cell or the second cell.

[0156] Figure 13 The number and arrangement of components shown are provided as an example. In reality, they can exist in... Figure 13 The components shown are compared to additional components, fewer components, different components, or components arranged in a different manner. Furthermore, Figure 13 The two or more components shown can be implemented within a single component, or Figure 13 The single component shown can be implemented as multiple distributed components. Additionally or alternatively, Figure 13 The set (one or more) components shown are executable and described by Figure 13 Another set of components shown performs one or more functions.

[0157] The following provides an overview of some aspects of this disclosure: Aspect 1: A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: registering on a first cell in a first frequency range associated with a first subscription of the UE; registering on a second cell in a second frequency range associated with a second subscription of the UE; receiving a paging message associated with the second subscription on the first cell and via the first subscription; and decoding the paging message.

[0158] Aspect 2: According to the method of aspect 1, decoding the paging message further includes decoding the paging message in association with the first cell having a tracking area code included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription.

[0159] Aspect 3: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 2, the method further comprising: registering on a third cell before registering on the first cell, wherein the third tracking area code of the third cell is not included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription; and reselecting from the third cell to the first cell at the time of the first subscription and before receiving the paging message, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription.

[0160] Aspect 4: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 3, the method further comprising: registering on a third cell associated with a third tracking area identifier list at the time of the second subscription and prior to registering on the second cell, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is not included in the third tracking area identifier list; and reselecting from the third cell to the second cell at the time of the second subscription, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the second tracking area identifier list associated with the second cell in the second subscription.

[0161] Aspect 5: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 4, wherein the first frequency range and the second frequency range are the same frequency range, and wherein the reception of the paging message associated with the second subscription further includes receiving the paging message using a beam associated with the second subscription.

[0162] Aspect 6: According to the method of aspect 5, wherein the first subscription is associated with a first operator and the second subscription is associated with a second operator different from the first operator, or the first subscription is associated with a first dedicated priority and the second subscription is associated with a second dedicated priority different from the first dedicated priority, or the second subscription is in connected mode.

[0163] Aspect 7: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 6, the method further comprising skipping measurements in the second frequency range in association with the second subscription.

[0164] Aspect 8: According to the method of aspect 7, the method further includes performing the measurement in the second frequency range in association with the second subscription according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

[0165] Aspect 9: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 8, the method further comprising establishing a connection on one of the first cell or the second cell.

[0166] Aspect 10: The method according to aspect 9, wherein establishing the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell is based at least in part on a set of factors.

[0167] Aspect 11: According to the method of aspect 9, establishing the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell further includes establishing the connection on the first cell.

[0168] Aspect 12: A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: registering on a first cell within a first frequency range; receiving on the first cell a paging message associated with a second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range; and decoding the paging message.

[0169] Aspect 13: According to the method of aspect 12, wherein the first cell is associated with a first tracking area code, the second cell is associated with a second tracking area code, and both the first tracking area code and the second tracking area code are identified by the tracking area identifier list of the UE.

[0170] Aspect 14: The method according to any one of aspects 12 to 13, the method further comprising skipping measurements in the first frequency range.

[0171] Aspect 15: According to the method of aspect 14, the method further includes performing the measurement within the first frequency range according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

[0172] Aspect 16: The method according to any one of aspects 12 to 15, the method further comprising establishing a connection on one of the first cell or the second cell.

[0173] Aspect 17: The method according to aspect 16, wherein establishing the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell is based at least in part on a set of factors.

[0174] Aspect 18: The method according to aspect 16, wherein establishing the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell further includes establishing the connection on the first cell.

[0175] Aspect 19: 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 the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 18.

[0176] Aspect 20: A device for wireless communication, the device comprising: a memory; and one or more processors coupled to the memory, the one or more processors being configured to perform the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 18.

[0177] Aspect 21: An apparatus for wireless communication, the apparatus comprising at least one component for performing the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 18.

[0178] Aspect 22: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, said code including instructions executable by a processor to perform the methods described in one or more of aspects 1 to 18.

[0179] Aspect 23: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a set of instructions for wireless communication, the set of instructions comprising one or more instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a device, cause the device to perform the method according to one or more of aspects 1 to 18.

[0180] While the foregoing disclosure provides examples and descriptions, it is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit all aspects to the precise form disclosed. Modifications and variations can be made based on the foregoing disclosure, or from various practices.

[0181] As used herein, the term "component" is intended to be interpreted broadly as hardware, firmware, or a combination of hardware and software. As used herein, a processor is implemented as hardware, firmware, or a combination of hardware and software. As used herein, the phrase "based on" is intended to be interpreted broadly as "at least partially based on". As used herein, depending on the context, "meeting a threshold" can 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. As used herein, the phrase referring to "at least one of" a list of items refers to any combination of these items, including a single member. As an example, "at least one of a, b, or c" is intended to cover: a, b, c, a+b, a+c, b+c, and a+b+c.

[0182] Furthermore, as used herein, the articles “a” and “an” are intended to include one or more items and are interchangeable with “one or more”. Furthermore, as used herein, the article “described” is intended to include one or more items mentioned in connection with the article “described” and is interchangeable with “one or more”. Furthermore, as used herein, the terms “group” and “cluster” are intended to include one or more items (e.g., related items, unrelated items, or a combination of related and unrelated items) and are interchangeable with “one or more”. If only one item is desired, the phrase “only one” or similar terms will be used. Moreover, as used herein, the terms “have,” “possess,” “have,” and similar terms are intended to be open-ended terms that do not limit the elements they modify (e.g., an element “having” A may also have B). Furthermore, as used herein, the term “or” when used in a series is intended to be inclusive and is interchangeable with “and / or” unless otherwise explicitly stated (e.g., in conjunction with “either of” or “only one of”).

[0183] The various exemplary logics, logic blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithmic processes described in conjunction with the aspects disclosed herein can be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. The interchangeability of hardware and software has been generally described in terms of functionality and is illustrated in the various exemplary components, blocks, modules, circuits, and processes described herein. Whether such functionality is implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the system as a whole.

[0184] Hardware and data processing means for implementing the various exemplary logic units, logic blocks, modules, and circuits described herein can be implemented or executed using general-purpose single-chip or multi-chip processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic units, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor, or any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor can also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, such as a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors combined with a DSP core, or any other such configuration. In some aspects, specific processes and methods can be performed by circuitry dedicated to a given function.

[0185] In one or more aspects, the described functionality may be implemented in hardware, digital electronic circuits, computer software, firmware, including the structures disclosed in this specification and their structural equivalents or any combination thereof. Aspects of the subject matter described in this specification may also be implemented as one or more computer programs (such as one or more modules of computer program instructions) encoded on a computer storage medium for execution by or control of the operation of a data processing apparatus.

[0186] If implemented in software, the functionality can be stored as one or more instructions or code on or transmitted through a computer-readable medium. The processes of the methods or algorithms disclosed herein can be implemented in a processor-executable software module that can reside on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media include both computer storage media and communication media, with communication media including any medium capable of transferring a computer program from one place to another. Storage media can be any available medium accessible to a computer. By way of example, and not limitation, such computer-readable media can include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disc storage devices, disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and is accessible to a computer. Furthermore, any connection may be appropriately referred to as a computer-readable medium. As used herein, disks and optical discs include compact optical discs (CDs), laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile optical discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs, where disks typically reproduce data magnetically, while optical discs reproduce data optically using lasers. Combinations of media described herein should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media. Additionally, the operation of a method or algorithm may reside as one or any combination or group of code and instructions on a machine-readable medium and a computer-readable medium that may be incorporated into a computer program product.

[0187] Various modifications to the aspects described in this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but are to be granted the widest scope consistent with this disclosure, the principles disclosed herein, and the novel features.

[0188] Additionally, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the terms “upper” and “lower” are sometimes used to facilitate the description of the drawings and to indicate relative positions on a correctly oriented page corresponding to the orientation of the drawings, and may not reflect the correct orientation of any device as implemented.

[0189] Some features described in the context of a single aspect in this specification may also be implemented in combination in a single aspect. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single aspect may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple aspects. Furthermore, although features may be described as functioning in certain combinations and even originally claimed in this way, one or more features from the claimed combination may be removed from that combination in some cases, and the claimed combination may be for sub-combinations or variations thereof.

[0190] Similarly, although operations are depicted in a specific order in the accompanying drawings, this should not be construed as requiring such operations to be performed in the specific order shown or in sequential order, or to perform all illustrated operations to achieve the desired result. Furthermore, the drawings may schematically depict one or more example processes in the form of flowcharts. However, other operations not depicted may be incorporated into the schematically illustrated example processes. For example, one or more additional operations may be performed before, after, simultaneously with, or between any of the illustrated operations. In some contexts, multitasking and parallel processing are advantageous. Moreover, the separation of various system components in the described aspects should not be construed as requiring such separation in all aspects, and it should be understood that the described program components and systems can generally be integrated together in a single software product or packaged into multiple software products. Additionally, other aspects also fall within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions recited in the claims may be performed in a different order and still achieve the desired result.

Claims

1. A user equipment (UE) for wireless communication, the user equipment (UE) comprising: One or more memory units; and One or more processors, said one or more processors coupled to said one or more memories, said one or more processors being configured to: Register on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with the UE's first subscription; Register on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with the UE's second subscription; On the first cell and via the first subscription, receive paging messages associated with the second subscription; as well as The paging message is decoded.

2. The UE of claim 1, wherein, in order to decode the paging message, the one or more processors are configured to decode the paging message in association with the first cell having a tracking area code included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription.

3. The UE of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to: register on a third cell prior to registering on the first cell, wherein the third tracking area code of the third cell is not included in the second subscribed tracking area identifier list; and During the first subscription and before receiving the paging message, the cell is reselected from the third cell to the first cell, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription.

4. The UE of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to: register on a third cell associated with a third tracking area identifier list before registering on the second cell at the time of the second subscription, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is not included in the third tracking area identifier list; and During the second subscription, the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the second tracking area identifier list associated with the second cell in the second subscription.

5. The UE of claim 1, wherein the first frequency range and the second frequency range are the same frequency range, and wherein, in order to receive the paging message associated with the second subscription, the one or more processors are configured to use a beam associated with the second subscription to receive the paging message.

6. The UE of claim 5, wherein the first subscription is associated with a first operator, and the second subscription is associated with a second operator different from the first operator, or The first subscription is associated with a first private priority, and the second subscription is associated with a second private priority that is different from the first private priority, or The second subscription is in connection mode.

7. The UE of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to skip measurements in the second frequency range in association with the second subscription.

8. The UE of claim 7, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to perform the measurements in the second frequency range in association with the second subscription, according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

9. The UE of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to establish a connection on one of the first cell or the second cell.

10. The UE of claim 9, wherein establishing the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell is based at least in part on a set of factors.

11. The UE of claim 9, wherein, in order to establish the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell, the one or more processors are further configured to establish the connection on the first cell.

12. A user equipment (UE) for wireless communication, the user equipment (UE) comprising: One or more memory units; and One or more processors, said one or more processors coupled to said one or more memories, said one or more processors being configured to: Register on the first cell within the first frequency range; Receive paging messages on the first cell that are associated with the second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range; as well as The paging message is decoded.

13. The UE of claim 12, wherein the first cell is associated with a first tracking region code, the second cell is associated with a second tracking region code, and both the first tracking region code and the second tracking region code are identified by the UE's tracking region identifier list.

14. The UE of claim 12, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to skip measurements within the first frequency range.

15. The UE of claim 14, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to perform the measurements within the first frequency range according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

16. The UE of claim 12, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to establish a connection on one of the first cell or the second cell.

17. The UE of claim 16, wherein establishing the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell is based at least in part on a set of factors.

18. The UE of claim 16, wherein, in order to establish the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell, the one or more processors are configured to establish the connection on the first cell.

19. A method for wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: Register on a first cell within a first frequency range associated with the UE's first subscription; Register on a second cell within a second frequency range associated with the UE's second subscription; On the first cell and via the first subscription, receive paging messages associated with the second subscription; as well as The paging message is decoded.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein decoding the paging message further comprises decoding the paging message in association with the first cell having a tracking area code included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription.

21. The method according to claim 19, further comprising: Register on the third cell before registering on the first cell, wherein the third tracking area code of the third cell is not included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription; as well as During the first subscription and before receiving the paging message, the cell is reselected from the third cell to the first cell, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the tracking area identifier list of the second subscription.

22. The method according to claim 19, further comprising: Register on a third cell associated with a third tracking area identifier list before registering on the second cell during the second subscription, wherein the first tracking area code of the first cell is not included in the third tracking area identifier list; as well as During the second subscription, the first tracking area code of the first cell is included in the second tracking area identifier list associated with the second cell in the second subscription.

23. The method of claim 19, wherein the first frequency range and the second frequency range are the same frequency range, and wherein the reception of the paging message associated with the second subscription further includes receiving the paging message using a beam associated with the second subscription.

24. The method of claim 23, wherein the first subscription is associated with a first operator, and the second subscription is associated with a second operator different from the first operator, or The first subscription is associated with a first private priority, and the second subscription is associated with a second private priority that is different from the first private priority, or The second subscription is in connection mode.

25. The method of claim 19, further comprising skipping measurements in the second frequency range in association with the second subscription.

26. The method of claim 25, further comprising performing the measurements in the second frequency range in association with the second subscription according to a configuration indicating the number of measurement opportunities to be skipped.

27. The method of claim 19, further comprising establishing a connection on one of the first cell or the second cell.

28. The method of claim 27, wherein establishing the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell is based at least in part on a set of factors.

29. The method of claim 27, wherein establishing the connection on one of the first cell or the second cell further comprises establishing the connection on the first cell.

30. A method for wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: Register on the first cell within the first frequency range; Receive paging messages on the first cell that are associated with the second cell and a second frequency range different from the first frequency range; as well as The paging message is decoded.

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