Techniques for user equipment full duplex operation

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described that provide full duplex communication at both a user equipment (UE) and a serving network entity, where the UE, network entity, or both can dynamically change from full duplex communication to half duplex communication. A UE may be configured for full duplex communication for a set of symbols and may receive an indication to switch one or more symbols to a half-duplex configuration. The half-duplex configuration may correspond to the indicated half-duplex configuration in which both the network entity and the UE operate, or may correspond to a full-duplex configuration of the network entity in which the UE operates in half-duplex and the network operates in the full-duplex configuration. Signaling indicating that one or more symbols are to be switched to a half-duplex configuration may be provided in downlink control information, medium access control signaling, or both.

Description

[0001] Cross-references

[0002] This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 493,648, filed October 24, 2023, entitled “TECHNIQUES FORUSER EQUIPMENT FULL-DUPLEX OPERATION”, which has been assigned to the assignee of this application and is expressly incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The following text relates to wireless communication, including technologies for full-duplex operation of user equipment. Background Technology

[0004] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide various types of communication content, such as voice, video, packet data, message sending and receiving, and broadcasting. These systems can support communication with multiple users by sharing available system resources (e.g., time, frequency, and power). Examples of such multiple access systems include fourth-generation (4G) systems (such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, LTE-A Advanced (LTE-A) systems, or LTE-A Pro systems) and fifth-generation (5G) systems (which may be referred to as New Radio (NR) systems). These systems may employ technologies such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal FDMA (OFDMA), or Discrete Fourier Transform Extended Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM). A wireless multiple access communication system may include one or more base stations, each supporting wireless communication for communication devices, which may be referred to as User Equipment (UE).

[0005] In some systems, certain devices (e.g., base stations, transceiver points, radio heads, or other network entities) can operate in full-duplex mode, where they use the same set of radio resources (e.g., the same or overlapping sets of time and frequency resources) to transmit and receive signals. Effective techniques for reliable communication when devices operate in full-duplex mode can help improve network efficiency, increase network throughput, and create an enhanced user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The described technology relates to improved methods, systems, devices, and apparatuses for supporting full-duplex operation of user equipment (UE). For example, the described technology provides full-duplex communication at both the UE and a serving network entity, wherein the UE, the network entity, or both can dynamically change from full-duplex communication to half-duplex communication. In some aspects, UE full-duplex operation is achieved by providing a network entity full-duplex configuration of a set of symbols (or time slots) and a UE full-duplex configuration indicating some or all of the symbols in that set. For example, the UE full-duplex configuration may provide a corresponding full-duplex configuration to the network entity full-duplex configuration (e.g., a network entity configuration for downlink-uplink-downlink (D / U / D) communication for subband full-duplex (SBFD) communication corresponds to a UE configuration for D / U / D). In cases where the UE would benefit from a switch to half-duplex communication (e.g., due to self-interference at the UE), the network entity may send an indication to switch one or more symbols to a half-duplex configuration. In some respects, a half-duplex configuration may correspond to the indicated half-duplex configuration, in which both the network entity and the UE operate in a half-duplex configuration. In other respects, a half-duplex configuration may correspond to a full-duplex configuration of the network entity, in which the UE operates in half-duplex and the network operates in full-duplex (e.g., sending downlink communication to a first UE and receiving uplink communication from a second UE).

[0007] In some aspects, dynamic full-duplex signaling indicating the updated configuration of one or more symbols can be provided via downlink control information (DCI) (such as scheduled or unscheduled DCI). Additionally or alternatively, dynamic full-duplex signaling indicating the updated configuration of one or more symbols can be provided via a media access control (MAC) control element (CE). The indication of an update to one or more symbols can be provided via a bitmap, a predefined pattern ID, an offset / length identifying the updated symbol, or any combination thereof. In some aspects, the update of a full-duplex symbol can be initiated based on the time of receipt of the indication, based on the time of acknowledgment of the indication, based on the configuration time (e.g., configured in radio resource control signaling), based on the time indicated by a UE capability message, or any combination thereof. In some aspects, the update of the full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols can be applied to one or more component carriers.

[0008] A method for wireless communication by a user equipment (UE) is described. The method may include: receiving a network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity; receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and communicating with a network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0009] A UE for wireless communication is described. The UE may include one or more memories storing processor-executable code and one or more processors coupled to the one or more memories. The one or more processors may be able to operate individually or jointly to execute code to cause the UE to: receive a network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity; receive a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; receive an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and communicate with a network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0010] Another UE for wireless communication is described. The UE may include: components for receiving a network full-duplex configuration indicating a set of symbols configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity; components for receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating at least a subset of the symbol set having a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; components for receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and components for communicating with a network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0011] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication is described. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to: receive a network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity; receive a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; receive an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and communicate with the network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0012] The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein a first symbol has a downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein a network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and a UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to a network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE. The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The methods described herein, some examples of UEs and non-transitory computer-readable media may also include operations, features, components or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein, according to the network full-duplex configuration, network entities communicate using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0013] In some examples of the methods, UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the network full-duplex configuration is a sub-band full-duplex configuration in which at least a first sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth or another component carrier is configured for uplink communication. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the UE full-duplex configuration is a sub-band full-duplex configuration in which at least a first sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth or another component carrier is configured for uplink communication.

[0014] The methods described herein, examples of UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: sending a UE capability message that indicates the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0015] The methods described herein, examples of UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein a first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication and the first symbol has a downlink and uplink network full-duplex configuration, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at a network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

[0016] The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a flexible format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol, depending on the downlink format or the flexible format.

[0017] The methods described herein, examples of UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: sending a UE capability message that indicates the UE is capable of performing subband full-duplex communication at the UE and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration, or to fall back to the downlink or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0018] The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, downlink format, or flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein a first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein a network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for sub-band full-duplex communication at a network entity to provide the first symbol with a flexible and uplink network sub-band full-duplex configuration, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset for sub-band full-duplex communication at the UE. The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a flexible format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration in response to an instruction regarding a second configuration, wherein the flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to a flexible format, a network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and a UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration in response to an instruction regarding a second configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to a downlink format, a network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and a UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for updating a first symbol to have an uplink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The methods, UEs, and some examples of non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for updating a first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0019] The methods described herein, examples of UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: sending a UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing subband full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, to the network flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, or to the downlink, uplink, or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0020] In some examples of the methods, UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the reception indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: receiving scheduled DCI communication that is scheduled outside a subband of downlink or uplink communication in a UE full-duplex configuration configured for at least the first symbol. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the reception indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: receiving unscheduled DCI communication that indicates whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or UE half-duplex communication. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the reception indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: receiving MAC-CE that indicates whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or UE half-duplex communication. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, a reception indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving a DCI indicating that at least a first symbol has a second configuration, provided in group common DCI communication, DCI communication with scheduled data, DCI communication without scheduled data, or pre-specified DCI communication associated with full-duplex communication. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the DCI indicates that one or more symbols are updated or that the second configuration is valid prior to the provision of a subsequently updated configuration.

[0021] In some examples of the methods, UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the receiving indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: receiving a MAC-CE indicating that at least a first symbol has a second configuration, and indicating that one or more symbols are being updated, or indicating that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the receiving indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: receiving scheduled DCI communication that schedules channel or reference signal transmission for one or more symbols, wherein the indication regarding at least a first symbol having a second configuration is based on the scheduled channel or reference signal transmission.

[0022] In some examples of the methods, UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration provides one or more of the following: a periodic pattern change of the UE full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset, a semi-persistent UE full-duplex configuration for updating the symbol subset, or a second configuration maintained until a subsequent update of the UE full-duplex configuration. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the indication includes one or more of the following: a bitmap indicating the symbol pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration, a predefined pattern identifier indicating the symbol pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration, or an offset and length of the symbol subset of the UE full-duplex configuration. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration provides a second configuration for a single timing or for multiple timings of the symbol subset.

[0023] In some examples of the methods, UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, an indication is provided to identify one or more symbols associated with a single timing having a second configuration, or to provide a time window for multiple timings of a subset of symbols having a second configuration. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, a first symbol is applied based on a time duration from the receipt of the indication, a time duration from the sending of an acknowledgment of the indication, a time duration indicated in configuration or control information signaling, or a time duration indicated in a reported UE capability. In some examples of the methods, UEs, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, an indication that at least a first symbol in a subset of symbols has a second configuration is applied to a CC, one or more CCs in a CC list, or a CC different from the CC used to provide the indication.

[0024] A method for wireless communication by a network entity is described. The method may include: sending a network full-duplex configuration to a UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at the network entity; sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and communicating with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0025] A network entity for wireless communication is described. The network entity may include one or more memories storing processor-executable code and one or more processors coupled to the one or more memories. The one or more processors may be able to operate individually or jointly to execute code to cause the network entity to: send a network full-duplex configuration to a UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at the network entity; send a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; send an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and communicate with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0026] Another network entity for wireless communication is described. This network entity may include: components for transmitting a network full-duplex configuration to a UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating a set of symbols configured for full-duplex communication at the network entity; components for transmitting a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating at least a subset of the symbol set having a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; components for transmitting to the UE an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and components for communicating with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0027] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication is described. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to: send a network full-duplex configuration to a UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity; send a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; send an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and communicate with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0028] Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein the first symbol has a downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein a network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and a UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to a network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE. Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating the first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein the network entity communicates for the first symbol using full-duplex communication according to a downlink format, and the UE communicates for the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0029] In some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the network full-duplex configuration is a sub-band full-duplex configuration in which at least a first sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the UE full-duplex configuration is a sub-band full-duplex configuration in which at least a first sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth or another component carrier is configured for uplink communication.

[0030] Some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving a UE capability message from a UE that indicates the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0031] Some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, downlink format, or flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, and wherein a network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and a UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to a network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE, and wherein a first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has both downlink and uplink network full-duplex configurations.

[0032] Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a flexible format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to an indication that the first symbol has an updated configuration, wherein the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol according to the downlink format or the flexible format, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0033] Some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving a UE capability message from a UE that indicates the UE is capable of performing subband full-duplex communication at the UE and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration, or to fall back to the downlink or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0034] Some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication to the UE, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein a network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to a network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE, and wherein a first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has both a flexible and uplink network full-duplex configuration.

[0035] Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a flexible format in response to an instruction regarding an updated configuration of the first symbol, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a flexible and uplink full-duplex configuration in response to an instruction regarding a second configuration of the first symbol, wherein the flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband, and wherein, according to the flexible format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have a downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the downlink format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for: updating a first symbol to have an uplink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. Some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for updating a first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0036] Some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein may also include operations, features, components, or instructions for receiving a UE capability message from a UE that indicates the UE is capable of performing subband full-duplex communication at the UE and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to a network downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, to a network flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, or to a downlink, uplink, or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0037] In some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the transmission indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: transmitting scheduled DCI communication that is scheduled outside a subband of downlink or uplink communication in a UE full-duplex configuration configured for at least the first symbol. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the transmission indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: transmitting unscheduled DCI communication that indicates whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or UE half-duplex communication. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the transmission indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: transmitting MAC-CE that indicates whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or UE half-duplex communication.

[0038] In some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, a transmission indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: transmitting a DCI indicating that at least a first symbol has a second configuration, the DCI being provided in group common DCI communication, DCI communication with scheduled data, DCI communication with unscheduled data, or pre-specified DCI communication associated with full-duplex communication. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the DCI indicates that one or more symbols are updated or indicates that the second configuration is valid prior to the provision of a subsequently updated configuration.

[0039] In some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, a transmission indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: transmitting a MAC-CE indicating that at least a first symbol has a second configuration, and indicating that one or more symbols are being updated, or indicating that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, a transmission indication may include operations, features, components, or instructions for: transmitting scheduled DCI communication that schedules channel or reference signal transmissions for one or more symbols, wherein the indication regarding at least a first symbol having a second configuration is based on the scheduled channel or reference signal transmission.

[0040] In some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the indication that at least a first symbol in a subset of symbols has a second configuration provides one or more of the following: a periodic pattern change of the UE full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset, a semi-persistent UE full-duplex configuration for updating the symbol subset, or a second configuration maintained until a subsequent update of the UE full-duplex configuration. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the indication includes one or more of the following: a bitmap indicating the symbol pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration, a predefined pattern identifier indicating the symbol pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration, or an offset and length of the symbol subset of the UE full-duplex configuration. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and nontransitory computer-readable media described herein, the indication that at least a first symbol in a subset of symbols has a second configuration provides a second configuration for a single timing or for multiple timings of the symbol subset.

[0041] In some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, an indication is provided to identify one or more symbols associated with a single timing having a second configuration, or to provide time windows for multiple timings of a subset of symbols having a second configuration. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, a first symbol is applied based on a time duration from the receipt of the indication, a time duration from the sending of an acknowledgment of the indication, a time duration indicated in configuration or control information signaling, or a time duration indicated in a reported UE capability. In some examples of the methods, network entities, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, an indication that at least a first symbol in a subset of symbols has a second configuration is applied to a CC, one or more CCs in a CC list, or a CC different from the CC used to provide the indication. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system that supports a technology for full-duplex operation of a user equipment (UE) according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown.

[0043] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communication system that supports a technology for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown.

[0044] Figure 3 Examples of half-duplex and full-duplex operation modes of technologies supporting full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, are shown.

[0045] Figure 4 and Figure 5Examples of network and UE configurations supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, are shown.

[0046] Figure 6 An example of a process flow supporting a technology for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0047] Figure 7 and Figure 8 A block diagram of an apparatus supporting a technology for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0048] Figure 9 A block diagram of a communication manager supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0049] Figure 10 A diagram is shown of a system including a device supporting technology for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure.

[0050] Figure 11 and Figure 12 A block diagram of an apparatus supporting a technology for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0051] Figure 13 A block diagram of a communication manager supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown.

[0052] Figure 14 A diagram is shown of a system including a device supporting technology for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure.

[0053] Figures 15 to 22 A flowchart illustrating a method for supporting a technology for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0054] In some systems, one or more devices (such as network entities or user equipment (UEs)) can operate in full-duplex mode, in which they use the same set of radio resources (e.g., the same set of time and frequency resources) to transmit and receive signals. When devices operate in full-duplex mode, concurrent transmission and reception can lead to self-interference of the transmitted signals with the signals to be received concurrently, cross-link interference (CLI) from other transmitters, or both. This interference can reduce the likelihood of successful reception and decoding of communications, and various techniques can be implemented to mitigate this interference in order to enhance the reliability of communications (e.g., higher transmit power during full-duplex operation periods, reduced decoding rates or modulation orders, beam selection to avoid interfering beams, or any combination thereof).

[0055] In some deployments, full-duplex communication technology can provide full-duplex communication at the network entity and half-duplex communication at the UE. Therefore, the network entity can send downlink communication to a first UE while simultaneously receiving uplink communication from a second UE. In other deployments, one or more UEs, or both the UE and the network entity, can operate using full-duplex communication. Furthermore, some deployments can use Subband Full-Duplex (SBFD), where a portion of the bandwidth can be configured for full-duplex communication. In SBFD, the bandwidth portion can be divided into downlink frequency resources and uplink frequency resources. For example, one or more frequency subbands can be used for uplink communication, and one or more other frequency subbands can be used for downlink communication. In some cases, the uplink and downlink frequency subbands can be non-overlapping, although techniques as discussed herein can be used where the downlink and uplink frequency subbands can partially or completely overlap.

[0056] As discussed, interference that can affect communication reliability may exist in full-duplex communication in some cases. For example, clutter near a full-duplex device may cause reflections of transmitted signals, which may interfere with the reception of concurrent signals to be received at the full-duplex device, potentially leading to self-interference that could affect communication reliability. Furthermore, where a UE can concurrently transmit and receive signals in the same frequency band using full-duplex communication, UE mobility may cause variations in interference that are more observable at network entities (e.g., at the radio head end) that remain stationary. Therefore, in cases where a UE operates in full-duplex mode, switching to half-duplex operation may be beneficial, such as if self-interference or cross-link interference exists at the UE due to mobility or environmental changes that cause variations in interference at the UE.

[0057] Based on the various aspects discussed herein, effective techniques are provided for implementing UE full-duplex operation and fallback to half-duplex operation, thereby enhancing communication efficiency and reliability. In some aspects, both the UE and the network entity can be configured for full-duplex communication, where communication is transmitted and received concurrently using the same frequency band. In some aspects, dynamic UE full-duplex operation is achieved by providing a network entity full-duplex configuration of a set of symbols (or time slots, where the description associated with the symbols also applies to the time slots), and a UE full-duplex configuration indicating some or all of the symbols of the network entity full-duplex configuration. In some aspects, the UE full-duplex configuration can provide a corresponding full-duplex configuration to the network entity full-duplex configuration (e.g., a network entity sub-band full-duplex (SBFD) configuration for downlink / uplink / downlink (D / U / D) can correspond to a UE SBFD configuration for D / U / D). In cases where the UE would benefit from a handover to half-duplex communication (e.g., due to self-interference at the UE), the network entity can send an indication to switch one or more symbols to a half-duplex configuration. Depending on various aspects, different alternatives are provided for UE behavior when switching to half-duplex operation. For example, if the half-duplex symbol configuration (e.g., the half-duplex configuration provided in the Time Division Duplex (TDD) slot format indication of which symbols in the defined slots are uplink, downlink, or flexible symbols) indicates that the symbol is a downlink (D) symbol, then the UE can switch from a full-duplex configuration to a half-duplex downlink configuration for that symbol, and if the half-duplex configuration is a flexible symbol, then the UE can switch to a flexible or downlink half-duplex configuration depending on the network entity's full-duplex configuration. In some aspects, dynamic signaling can be provided to the UE to indicate an updated configuration of one or more symbols, such as through downlink control information (DCI) (e.g., scheduled or unscheduled DCI), media access control (MAC) control elements (CE), or any combination thereof. The indication of an updated UE full-duplex symbol can be provided through a bitmap, a predefined mode ID, an offset / length identifying the updated symbol, or any combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, updates to the UE full-duplex symbol configuration may be initiated based on the time of receipt of the indication, the time of acknowledgment of the indication, the Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration, the time indicated by the UE capability message, or any combination thereof. In some aspects, the UE may be configured with two or more component carriers (CCs) configured for UE full-duplex communication, and updates to the UE full-duplex configuration may apply to one or more CCs.

[0058] Therefore, the techniques discussed herein can provide enhanced resource utilization and communication efficiency associated with full-duplex communication at the UE. Such techniques can help improve the reliability of transmissions in full-duplex communication (e.g., to allow the UE to switch to half-duplex communication in the event of increased interference). Thus, such techniques enhance network efficiency, reliability, throughput, and power consumption (e.g., by reducing retransmissions) by reducing overhead, and provide an enhanced user experience.

[0059] The aspects of this disclosure are first described in the context of a wireless communication system. These aspects are further illustrated and described with reference to full-duplex and half-duplex operation modes and configurations, process flows, apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flowcharts relating to the technology used for full-duplex operation of the UE.

[0060] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system 100 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. The wireless communication system 100 may include one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, and a core network 130. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may be a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, an Advanced LTE (LTE-A) network, an LTE-A Pro network, a New Radio (NR) network, or a network operating under other systems and radio technologies, including future systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0061] Network entity 105 may be distributed across a geographical area to form wireless communication system 100, and may include devices employing different forms or having different capabilities. In various examples, network entity 105 may be referred to as a network element, mobility element, radio access network (RAN) node, or network equipment, etc. In some examples, network entity 105 and UE 115 may wirelessly communicate via one or more communication links 125 (e.g., radio frequency (RF) access links). For example, network entity 105 may support coverage area 110 (e.g., a geographical coverage area) within which UE 115 and network entity 105 may establish one or more communication links 125. Coverage area 110 may be an example of a geographical area within which network entity 105 and UE 115 may support the transmission of signals according to one or more radio access technologies (RATs).

[0062] UE 115 can be distributed throughout the coverage area 110 of wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 can be stationary or mobile, or stationary and mobile at different times. UE 115 can be devices in different forms or with different capabilities. Figure 1Some example UE 115s are illustrated herein. The UE 115 described herein can be able to support various types of devices, such as... Figure 1 The other UE 115 or network entity 105 shown communicates.

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

[0064] In some examples, network entity 105 may communicate with core network 130, or communicate with each other, or both. For example, network entity 105 may communicate with core network 130 via one or more backhaul communication links 120 (e.g., according to S1, N2, N3, or other interface protocols). In some examples, network entities 105 may communicate with each other directly (e.g., directly between network entities 105) or indirectly (e.g., via core network 130) via backhaul communication links 120 (e.g., according to X2, Xn, or other interface protocols). In some examples, network entities 105 may communicate with each other via midhaul communication link 162 (e.g., according to midhaul interface protocol) or fronthaul communication link 168 (e.g., according to fronthaul interface protocol) or any combination thereof. Backhaul communication link 120, midhaul communication link 162, or fronthaul communication link 168 may be or include one or more wired links (e.g., electrical links, fiber optic links), one or more wireless links (e.g., radio links, wireless optical links), etc., or various combinations thereof. UE 115 can communicate with core network 130 via communication link 155.

[0065] One or more network entities in network entity 105 described herein may include or be referred to as base station 140 (e.g., transceiver base station, radio base station, NR base station, access point, radio transceiver, node B, eNodeB (eNB), next-generation node B or gigabit node B (any of which may be referred to as gNB), 5G NB, next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), home node B, home evolution node B, or other suitable terms). In some examples, network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140) may be implemented in an aggregated (e.g., monolithic, standalone) base station architecture that may be configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically integrated within a single network entity 105 (e.g., a single RAN node, such as base station 140).

[0066] In some examples, network entity 105 may be implemented in a decomposed architecture (e.g., a decomposed base station architecture, a decomposed RAN architecture) that can be configured to utilize protocol stacks physically or logically distributed across two or more network entities 105, such as an integrated access backhaul (IAB) network, an open RAN (O-RAN) (e.g., a network configuration sponsored by the O-RAN Alliance), or a virtualized RAN (vRAN) (e.g., a cloud RAN (C-RAN)). For example, network entity 105 may include one or more of the following: a central unit (CU) 160, a distributed unit (DU) 165, a radio unit (RU) 170, a RAN intelligent controller (RIC) 175 (e.g., a near real-time RIC, a non-real-time RIC), a service management and orchestration (SMO) 180 system, or any combination thereof. 170 may also be referred to as a radio headend, intelligent radio headend, remote radio headend (RRH), remote radio unit (RRU), or transmit / receive point (TRP). One or more components of network entity 105 in a decomposed RAN architecture may be co-located, or one or more components of network entity 105 may be located in distributed locations (e.g., separate physical locations). In some examples, one or more network entities 105 in a decomposed RAN architecture may be implemented as virtual units (e.g., virtual CU (VCU), virtual DU (VDU), virtual RU (VRU)).

[0067] The functional splitting among CU 160, DU 165, and RU 170 is flexible and can support different functionalities depending on which functions (e.g., network layer functions, protocol layer functions, baseband functions, RF functions, and any combination thereof) are performed at CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170. For example, a protocol stack functional splitting can be used between CU 160 and DU 165, allowing CU 160 to support one or more layers of the protocol stack, and DU 165 to support one or more different layers of the protocol stack. In some examples, CU 160 can host higher protocol layer (e.g., Layer 3 (L3), Layer 2 (L2)) functionalities and signaling (e.g., Radio Resource Control (RRC), Serving Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP)). CU 160 can connect to one or more DU 165 or RU 170, and one or more DU 165 or RU 170 can host lower protocol layers, such as Layer 1 (L1) (e.g., Physical (PHY) layer) or L2 (e.g., Radio Link Control (RLC) layer, Medium Access Control (MAC) layer) functionality and signaling, and each can be at least partially controlled by CU 160. Additionally or alternatively, a protocol stack functional split can be employed between DU 165 and RU 170, such that DU 165 can support one or more layers of the protocol stack, and RU 170 can support one or more different layers of the protocol stack. DU 165 can support one or more different cells (e.g., via one or more RU 170). In some cases, functional decomposition between CU 160 and DU 165, or between DU 165 and RU 170, can be performed within the protocol layer (e.g., some functions of the protocol layer can be performed by one of CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170, while other functions of the protocol layer can be performed by different of CU 160, DU 165, or RU 170). CU 160 can be further functionally decomposed into CU control plane (CU-CP) functions and CU user plane (CU-UP) functions. CU 160 can be connected to one or more DU 165 via midhaul communication link 162 (e.g., F1, F1-c, F1-u), and DU 165 can be connected to one or more RU 170 via fronthaul communication link 168 (e.g., open fronthaul (FH) interface). In some examples, the midhaul communication link 162 or the fronthaul communication link 168 may be implemented based on the interfaces (e.g., channels) between the layers of the protocol stack, which are supported by the corresponding network entities 105 communicating via such communication links.

[0068] In a wireless communication system (e.g., wireless communication system 100), the infrastructure and spectrum resources for radio access can support wireless backhaul link capabilities to supplement wired backhaul connections, thereby providing an IAB network architecture (e.g., to core network 130). In some cases, in an IAB network, one or more network entities 105 (e.g., IAB node 104) may be partially controlled by each other. One or more IAB nodes 104 may be referred to as donor entities or IAB donors. One or more DU 165s or one or more RU 170s may be partially controlled by one or more CU 160s associated with donor network entity 105 (e.g., donor base station 140). One or more donor network entities 105 (e.g., IAB donors) may communicate with one or more additional network entities 105 (e.g., IAB node 104) via supported access and backhaul links (e.g., backhaul communication link 120). IAB node 104 may include an IAB mobile terminal (IAB-MT) controlled (e.g., scheduled) by a DU 165 of a coupled IAB donor. The IAB-MT may include a separate set of antennas for relaying communication with UE 115, or may share the same antennas (e.g., those of RU 170) for access to IAB node 104 via DU 165 of IAB node 104. (e.g., referred to as a virtual IAB-MT (vIAB-MT)). In some examples, IAB node 104 may include a DU 165 that supports communication links with additional entities (e.g., IAB node 104, UE 115) within a relay chain or configuration (e.g., downstream) of the access network. In such cases, one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture (e.g., one or more IAB nodes 104 or components of IAB node 104) may be configured to operate according to the techniques described herein.

[0069] In the context of applying the techniques described herein to a decomposed RAN architecture, one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture can be configured to support the techniques described herein for UE full-duplex operation. For example, some operations described as being performed by UE 115 or network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140) may additionally or alternatively be performed by one or more components of the decomposed RAN architecture (e.g., IAB node 104, DU 165, CU 160, RU 170, RIC 175, SMO 180).

[0070] UE 115 may include or be referred to as a mobile device, wireless device, remote device, handheld device, or subscriber device, or some other suitable term, wherein "device" may also be referred to as a cell, station, terminal, or client, etc. UE 115 may also include or be referred to as a personal electronic device, such as a cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet computer, laptop computer, or personal computer. In some examples, UE 115 may include or be referred to as a wireless local loop (WLL) station, Internet of Things (IoT) device, Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or machine-type communication (MTC) device, etc., which may be implemented in various objects such as appliances or vehicles, meters, etc.

[0071] The UE 115 described herein can communicate with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115 that may sometimes act as relays, as well as network entities 105 and network equipment including macro eNBs or gNBs, small cell eNBs or gNBs, or relay base stations, etc. Figure 1 As shown.

[0072] UE 115 and network entity 105 can wirelessly communicate with each other via one or more communication links 125 (e.g., access links) using resources associated with one or more carriers. The term "carrier" can refer to a set of RF spectrum resources having a defined physical layer structure for supporting communication link 125. For example, a carrier for communication link 125 may include a portion of the RF spectrum band (e.g., a bandwidth portion (BWP)) operating according to one or more physical layer channels for a given radio access technology (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). Each physical layer channel may carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling coordinating carrier operation, user data, or other signaling. Wireless communication system 100 may support communication with UE 115 using carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. Depending on the carrier aggregation configuration, UE 115 may be configured to utilize multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers. Carrier aggregation can be used in conjunction with both frequency division duplex (FDD) component carriers and time division duplex (TDD) component carriers. Communication between network entity 105 and other devices can refer to communication between these devices and any part of network entity 105 (e.g., entity, sub-entity). For example, the terms “send,” “receive,” or “communicate” when referring to network entity 105 can refer to any part of the RAN’s network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, CU 160, DU 165, RU 170) communicating with another device (e.g., directly or via one or more other network entities 105).

[0073] In some examples, such as in carrier aggregation configurations, a carrier may also have acquisition signaling or control signaling to coordinate the operation of other carriers. A carrier may be associated with a frequency channel (e.g., an Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) Absolute RF Channel Number (EARFCN)) and may be identified according to a channel grating used for discovery by UE 115. A carrier may operate in standalone mode, in which case initial acquisition and connection can be performed by UE 115 via that carrier, or the carrier may operate in non-standalone mode, in which case different carriers (e.g., the same or different radio access technologies) are used to anchor the connection.

[0074] The communication link 125 shown in the wireless communication system 100 may include downlink transmission (e.g., forward link transmission) from network entity 105 to UE 115, uplink transmission (e.g., return link transmission) from UE 115 to network entity 105, or both, as well as other transmission configurations. A carrier may carry downlink communication or uplink communication (e.g., in FDD mode), or may be configured to carry both downlink and uplink communication (e.g., in TDD mode).

[0075] A carrier may be associated with a specific bandwidth of the RF spectrum, and in some examples, the carrier bandwidth may be referred to as the carrier or the “system bandwidth” of the wireless communication system 100. For example, the carrier bandwidth may be one bandwidth in a set of bandwidths for a particular radio access technology (e.g., 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or 80 MHz). Devices of the wireless communication system 100 (e.g., network entity 105, UE 115, or both) may have hardware configurations that support communication using a specific carrier bandwidth, or may be configured to support communication using one carrier bandwidth in a set of carrier bandwidths. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may include network entity 105 or UE 115 that supports concurrent communication using carriers associated with multiple carrier bandwidths. In some examples, each served UE 115 may be configured to operate using a portion (e.g., subband, BWP) or all of the carrier bandwidth.

[0076] The signal waveform transmitted via a carrier may include multiple subcarriers (e.g., using multi-carrier modulation (MCM) techniques, such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) or discrete Fourier transform extended OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM)). In a system employing MCM, a resource element may refer to a resource of one symbol period (e.g., the duration of one modulation symbol) and one subcarrier, in which case the symbol period and subcarrier spacing may be inversely related. The number of bits carried by each resource element may depend on the modulation scheme (e.g., the order of the modulation scheme, the decoding rate of the modulation scheme, or both), such that a relatively high number of resource elements (e.g., in the transmission duration) and a relatively high modulation scheme order may correspond to a relatively high communication rate. Wireless communication resources may refer to a combination of RF spectrum resources, temporal resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and the use of multiple spatial resources may increase the data rate or data integrity used for communication with UE 115.

[0077] It can support one or more sets of parameters for a carrier, and the set of parameters may include subcarrier spacing ( (and cyclic prefix). A carrier can be divided into one or more BWPs with the same or different sets of parameters. In some examples, multiple BWPs can be used to configure UE 115. In some examples, a single BWP of a carrier can be active at a given time, and the communication of UE 115 can be constrained to one or more active BWPs.

[0078] The time interval for network entity 105 or UE 115 can be expressed as a multiple of a basic time unit, such as the sampling period. seconds, of which It can represent the supported subcarrier spacing, and This can represent the supported Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) size. The time interval of the communication resources can be organized according to radio frames, each with a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame can be identified by a System Frame Number (SFN) (e.g., ranging from 0 to 1023).

[0079] Each frame may include multiple consecutively numbered subframes or time slots, and each subframe or time slot may have the same duration. In some examples, a frame may (e.g., in the time domain) be divided into subframes, and each subframe may be further divided into a number of time slots. Alternatively, each frame may include a variable number of time slots, and the number of time slots may depend on the subcarrier spacing. Each time slot may include a number of symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of the cyclic prefix appended to each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems 100, time slots may be further divided into multiple micro-time slots associated with one or more symbols. Excluding the cyclic prefix, each symbol period may be associated with one or more (e.g., The duration of a symbol period is associated with a (number) sampling period. The duration of a symbol period can depend on the subcarrier spacing or the operating frequency band.

[0080] A subframe, time slot, micro-time slot, or symbol can be the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 (e.g., in the time domain) and can be referred to as a transmission time interval (TTI). In some examples, the duration of the TTI (e.g., the number of symbol periods in the TTI) can be variable. Additionally or alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 can be dynamically selected (e.g., in a burst of shortened TTIs (sTTIs)).

[0081] Depending on the technology, carriers can be used to multiplex physical channels for communication. One or more of Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), or hybrid TDM-FDM techniques can be used, for example, to multiplex physical control channels and physical data channels for signaling via a downlink carrier. The control region (e.g., control resource set (CORESET)) of the physical control channel can be defined by a set of symbol periods and can extend across the system bandwidth of the carrier or a subset of that bandwidth. One or more control regions (e.g., CORESET) can be configured for a set of UEs 115. For example, one or more UEs in UE 115 can monitor or search for control regions to obtain control information based on one or more search space sets, and each search space set can include one or more control channel candidates in one or more aggregation levels arranged in a concatenated manner. The aggregation level of control channel candidates can refer to the amount of control channel resources (e.g., control channel elements (CCEs)) associated with coded information for a control information format having a given payload size. The search space set may include: a common search space set configured to transmit control information to multiple UEs 115, and a UE-specific search space set used to transmit control information to a specific UE 115.

[0082] In some examples, network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170) may be mobile, and thus provide communication coverage to mobile coverage areas 110. In some examples, different coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may overlap, but the different coverage areas 110 may be supported by the same network entity 105. In some other examples, overlapping coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may be supported by different network entities 105. The wireless communication system 100 may include, for example, a heterogeneous network in which different types of network entities 105 use the same or different radio access technologies to provide coverage for various coverage areas 110.

[0083] Wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable communication or low-latency communication, or various combinations thereof. For example, wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). UE 115 may be designed to support ultra-reliable, low-latency, or critical functions. Ultra-reliable communication may include private or group communication and may be supported by one or more services, such as push-to-talk, video, or data. Support for ultra-reliable, low-latency functions may include prioritizing services, and such services may be used for public safety or general business applications. The terms “ultra-reliable,” “low-latency,” and “ultra-reliable low-latency” are used interchangeably herein.

[0084] In some examples, UE 115 may be configured to support direct communication with other UE 115s via device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., according to peer-to-peer (P2P), D2D, or sidelink protocols). In some examples, one or more UE 115s performing D2D communication in a group may be within the coverage area 110 of network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170), which may support aspects of such D2D communication configured (e.g., scheduled by network entity 105). In some examples, one or more UE 115s in such a group may be outside the coverage area 110 of network entity 105, or may otherwise be unable or not configured to receive transmissions from network entity 105. In some examples, the group of UE 115s communicating via D2D communication may support a one-to-many (1:M) system, where each UE 115 transmits to each of the other UE 115s in the group. In some examples, network entity 105 may facilitate the scheduling of resources used for D2D communication. In other examples, D2D communication may be performed between UEs 115 without involving network entity 105.

[0085] Core network 130 provides user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing, or mobility functions. Core network 130 can be an evolved packet core (EPC) or a 5G core (5GC), which may include at least one control plane entity (e.g., a mobility management entity (MME), access and mobility management function (AMF)) for managing access and mobility, and at least one user plane entity (e.g., a serving gateway (S-GW), packet data network (PDN) gateway (P-GW), or user plane function (UPF)) for routing packets or interconnecting to external networks. The control plane entity manages non-access stratum (NAS) functions, such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management of UE 115 served by network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140) associated with core network 130. User IP packets can be transferred through user plane entities, which provide IP address allocation and other functions. User plane entities can connect to one or more network operator IP services 150. IP services 150 may include access to the Internet, intranets, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or packet-switched streaming services.

[0086] Wireless communication system 100 can operate using one or more frequency bands in the range of 300 MHz to 300 GHz. Generally, the area from 300 MHz to 3 GHz is referred to as the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band or decimeter band because the wavelength range is approximately one decimeter to one meter in length. UHF waves may be blocked or redirected by buildings and environmental features (which may be referred to as clusters), but these waves are sufficient to penetrate structures so that macrocells can provide service to UE 115 located indoors. Compared to communication using smaller frequencies and longer waves in the High Frequency (HF) or Very High Frequency (VHF) portions of the spectrum below 300 MHz, communication using UHF waves can be associated with smaller antennas and shorter ranges (e.g., less than 100 km).

[0087] Wireless communication system 100 may utilize both licensed and unlicensed RF spectrum bands. For example, wireless communication system 100 may use unlicensed bands (such as the 5 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band) to employ Licensed Assisted Access (LAA), LTE Unlicensed (LTE-U) radio access technology, or NR technology. When operating with unlicensed RF spectrum, devices such as network entity 105 and UE 115 may employ carrier sensing for collision detection and avoidance. In some examples, operation using unlicensed bands may be combined with component carriers operating with licensed bands based on carrier aggregation configurations (e.g., LAA). Operation using unlicensed spectrum may include downlink transmission, uplink transmission, P2P transmission, or D2D transmission, etc.

[0088] Network entity 105 (e.g., base station 140, RU 170) or UE 115 may be equipped with multiple antennas that can be used to employ techniques such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication, or beamforming. The antennas of network entity 105 or UE 115 may be located within one or more antenna arrays or antenna panels, which can support MIMO operation or transmit or receive beamforming. For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays may be co-located at an antenna assembly (such as an antenna tower). In some examples, the antennas or antenna arrays associated with network entity 105 may be located at different geographical locations. Network entity 105 may include an antenna array having a collection of multiple rows and columns of antenna ports that network entity 105 can use to support beamforming for communication with UE 115. Similarly, UE 115 may include one or more antenna arrays that can support various MIMO or beamforming operations. Additionally or alternatively, the antenna panel may support RF beamforming for signals transmitted via the antenna ports.

[0089] Beamforming (also known as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception) is a signal processing technique that can be used at a transmitting or receiving device (e.g., network entity 105, UE 115) to shape or guide an antenna beam (e.g., a transmit beam, a receive beam) along a spatial path between the transmitting and receiving devices. Beamforming can be achieved by combining signals transmitted via antenna elements of an antenna array such that some signals propagating along a specific orientation relative to the antenna array experience constructive interference, while other signals experience destructive interference. Adjustments to the signals transmitted via the antenna elements may include applying amplitude shifts, phase shifts, or both to the signals carried via the antenna elements associated with the device. The adjustments associated with each of these antenna elements may be defined by a beamforming weight set associated with a specific direction (e.g., relative to the antenna array of the transmitting or receiving device or relative to some other direction).

[0090] The wireless communication system 100 can be a packet-based network operating according to a layered protocol stack. In the user plane, communication at the bearer or PDCP layer can be IP-based. The RLC layer performs packet segmentation and reassembly for transmission via logical channels. The MAC layer performs priority handling and multiplexing of logical channels to transport channels. The MAC layer can also implement error detection, error correction, or both to support retransmission and improve link efficiency. In the control plane, the RRC layer provides the establishment, configuration, and maintenance of RRC connections between the UE 115 and network entity 105 or core network 130 that support user plane data radio bearers. The PHY layer maps transport channels to physical channels.

[0091] UE 115 and network entity 105 can support data retransmission to increase the likelihood of successful data reception. Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback is a technique used to increase the likelihood of correctly receiving data via communication links (e.g., communication link 125, D2D communication link 135). HARQ may include a combination of error detection (e.g., using Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)), forward error correction (FEC), and retransmission (e.g., Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ)). HARQ can improve throughput at the MAC layer under poor radio conditions (e.g., low signal-to-noise ratio conditions). In some examples, the device may support same-slot HARQ feedback, in which case the device may provide HARQ feedback in a specific time slot for data received via a previous symbol in that time slot. In some other examples, the device may provide HARQ feedback in subsequent time slots or according to a different time interval.

[0092] In some cases, full-duplex communication can be configured at both UE 115 and the serving network entity 105, where UE 115, network entity 105, or both can dynamically change from full-duplex communication to half-duplex communication. In some aspects, UE full-duplex operation is achieved by providing a network entity full-duplex configuration for a set of symbols (or time slots) and a UE full-duplex configuration indicating some or all of the symbols in that set. For example, the UE full-duplex configuration can provide a corresponding full-duplex configuration to the network entity full-duplex configuration (e.g., the network entity configuration for D / U / D used for SBFD communication corresponds to the UE configuration for D / U / D). In cases where UE 115 would benefit from a switch to half-duplex communication (e.g., due to self-interference at UE 115), network entity 105 can send an indication to switch one or more symbols to a half-duplex configuration. In some aspects, the half-duplex configuration can correspond to the indicated half-duplex configuration, where both network entity 105 and UE 115 operate in half-duplex configuration. In other respects, the half-duplex configuration can correspond to the full-duplex configuration of network entity 105, wherein UE 115 operates in half-duplex and network entity 105 operates in full-duplex configuration.

[0093] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communication system 200 supporting techniques for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. The wireless communication system 200 may include a network entity 105-a and a UE 115-a, which may be represented as shown in reference... Figure 1 Examples of network entity 105 and UE 115 described.

[0094] In this example, UE 115-a can communicate with network entity 105-a via downlink transmissions on one or more downlink subbands 205-a and uplink transmissions on one or more uplink subbands 205-b. These downlink and uplink transmissions can use the same component carriers utilizing TDD, or they can use different carriers (e.g., using FDD). Figure 2 In the example, for at least some communications, network entity 105-a and UE 115-a can operate in full-duplex mode, in which a first resource set can be used for both uplink and downlink communications. For example, downlink transmission to UE 115-a can be transmitted simultaneously with uplink transmission received from UE 115-a (e.g., simultaneous communication using the same frequency band).

[0095] As discussed herein, full-duplex communication (e.g., SBFD or in-band full-duplex (IBFD)) can be performed at network entity 105-a and UE 115-a, wherein the full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols can be switched to a half-duplex configuration at UE 115-a, network entity 105-a, or both. In some aspects, network entity 105-a can provide configuration information 210 to UE 115-a. Configuration information 210 provides both network full-duplex configuration and UE full-duplex configuration. In some aspects, configuration information 210 can provide a fallback to half-duplex operation at UE 115-a, network entity 105-a, or both based on dynamic signaling that can update the configuration of one or more symbols. In some aspects, the UE full-duplex configuration information and the associated fallback behavior can be based on capability indication 215 provided by UE 115-a. In some respects, UE 115-a and network entity 105-a can communicate according to their respective full-duplex configurations, wherein downlink transmission 225 can transmit concurrently with uplink transmission 230 according to a full-duplex configuration (such as an SBFD configuration where CC 235 can have two downlink subbands 205-b and one uplink subband 205-a). According to the various aspects discussed herein, an update indication 220 indicating a change in configuration of one or more symbols can be sent from network entity 105-a to UE 115-a, and the associated downlink transmission 225 and uplink transmission 230 can be communicated according to the changed configuration. Figures 3 to 6 Examples of full-duplex configuration and operation based on update instruction 220 are provided for various aspects.

[0096] Figure 3Examples of half-duplex and full-duplex operation modes 300 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure are shown. The half-duplex and full-duplex operation modes 300 can provide communication between network entities 105-b, 105-c, and 105-d and UEs 115-b, 115-c, 115-d, and 115-e, which can represent as shown in reference... Figure 1 and Figure 2 Examples of network entity 105 and UE 115 described.

[0097] In the first example 305, a half-duplex mode is illustrated, in which both network entity 105-b and UE 115-b use downlink or uplink beam 330 to perform half-duplex communication. In the first example 305, network entity 105-b may use a first antenna panel 320 (or a subset of antenna elements of the antenna panel), and UE 115-b may use a UE antenna panel 325 to transmit or receive using downlink or uplink beam 330. This type of half-duplex mode can use an entire bandwidth portion for communication (e.g., the entire frequency bandwidth of CC).

[0098] In the second example 310, network entity 105-c can operate in full-duplex mode to concurrently communicate with the first UE 115-c using downlink beam 345 and with the second UE 115-d using uplink beam 355. Depending on the full-duplex configuration of network entity 105-c, each of the first UE 115-c and the second UE 115-d can operate in half-duplex mode using a portion of the BWP, which is configured for uplink or downlink communication. For example, network entity 105-c can operate in SBFD mode, where the BWP has three subbands in a downlink / uplink / downlink (D / U / D) or flexible / uplink / flexible (F / U / F) configuration (e.g., this could be referred to as mode 1). In other examples, SBFD mode can have a BWP configured with two subbands in a downlink / uplink (D / U) or flexible / uplink (F / U) configuration (e.g., this could be referred to as mode 2). In some cases, a guard band with a specific number of resource blocks (RBs) may exist between the downlink subband and the uplink subband. While the various examples discussed herein use SBFD, the techniques provided herein are also applicable to IBFD, where the downlink and uplink bandwidths partially or completely overlap. In the second example 310, network entity 105-c may use a first antenna panel 335-a (or a first subset of antenna elements from one or more antenna panels) for downlink communication to a first UE 115-c, and may use a second antenna panel 335-b (or a second subset of antenna elements from one or more antenna panels) for uplink communication from a second UE 115-d. In this example, each of the first UE 115-c and the second UE 115-d operates in half-duplex mode, where the first UE 115-c uses the first UE antenna panel 340, and the second UE 115-d uses the second UE antenna panel 350.

[0099] In the third example 315, network entity 105-d can operate in full-duplex mode to concurrently transmit uplink and downlink communications with full-duplex UE 115-e using downlink beam 370 and uplink beam 375. In this third example 315, both full-duplex UE 115-e and network entity 105-d can operate in SBFD mode, where network entity 105-c can use a first antenna panel 360-a (or a first subset of antenna elements from one or more antenna panels) for downlink communication to full-duplex UE 115-e, and can use a second antenna panel 360-b (or a second subset of antenna elements from one or more antenna panels) for uplink communication from full-duplex UE 115-e. In this example, full-duplex UE 115-e can use the first subset 365-a of antenna elements for downlink communication and the second subset 365-b of antenna elements for uplink communication. In some cases, at the full-duplex UE 115-e, different subsets of antenna elements 365-a and 365-b can be on the same antenna panel or on different antenna panels.

[0100] Such full-duplex technology can be implemented in TDD carriers or based on in-band carrier aggregation (CA) and can increase the uplink duty cycle. This increased uplink duty cycle can lead to, for example, reduced latency (e.g., the possibility of transmitting uplink signals in uplink subbands that would otherwise be downlink-only or flexible symbols, or receiving downlink signals in downlink subbands in symbols that would otherwise be uplink-only, thus reducing latency), improved uplink coverage, enhanced system capacity, enhanced resource utilization, enhanced spectral efficiency, flexible and dynamic uplink / downlink resource adaptation based on real-time uplink / downlink traffic, or any combination thereof. Based on the various aspects discussed herein, the full-duplex communication technology between UE 115 and network entity 105 can be dynamically changed based on the current conditions at UE 115, network entity 105, or both, which can further enhance the reliability and efficiency of communication when configuring full-duplex communication.

[0101] Figure 4 An example of a network and UE configuration 400 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure is shown. Figure 4 The example can be used for full-duplex communication between one or more UEs and network entities, which can be as shown in the reference. Figures 1 to 3 Examples of UE 115 and network entity 105 are described. In some examples, the network entity may send configuration information to one or more UEs instructing them to use full-duplex communication technology.

[0102] exist Figure 4 In the example, the network entity can provide a half-duplex configuration 405 indicating the half-duplex format used for the symbol set. The half-duplex configuration 405 can provide a slot format index, for example, that is mapped to the D / U / F format used for the symbol set (e.g., a slot format indication as described in section 11.1.1 of 3GPP TS 38.213). The half-duplex configuration 405 may be referred to herein as a legacy half-duplex configuration. Figure 4 The example illustrates a five-symbol half-duplex configuration 405, where the first four symbols are configured as downlink symbols and the fifth symbol is configured as an uplink symbol. It should be understood that... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The examples discussed herein are provided for discussion and illustration purposes, and the techniques discussed herein can be used for many different combinations of uplink and downlink symbols, and many different combinations of SBFD in the IBFD symbol format. In some aspects, a network entity can provide a network full-duplex configuration (e.g., an SBFD configuration indicating the uplink and downlink subbands configured for full-duplex communication at the network entity). The network entity can activate the network full-duplex configuration in network full-duplex configuration activation 410, which can indicate the set of symbols on which the network SBFD configuration is activated. Figure 4 In the example, the network SBFD configuration is activated on the first four symbols.

[0103] Depending on some aspects, a network entity may provide a network-UE full-duplex configuration 415 to a served UE (e.g., a first UE), which may activate a first UE SBFD configuration 420 for one or more symbols in a set of symbols configured for network SBFD. Figure 4 In the example, the first two symbols can be activated by the network and UE full-duplex configuration 415 for UE SBFD communication. In this example, the first UE SBFD configuration 420 can enable the first UE to perform full-duplex communication according to the D / U / DSBFD configuration, wherein the first UE can concurrently transmit uplink communication using the uplink subband while receiving downlink communication using the downlink subband. In some cases, the UE SBFD configuration can be matched with the network SBFD configuration, allowing the serving network entity to concurrently transmit and receive uplink and downlink communication with the first UE.

[0104] Depending on various factors, a network entity may send a dynamic UE SBFD indication 425, indicating that a first UE will switch away from the UE SBFD configuration and switch to a different configuration for one or more symbols. In some cases, the dynamic UE SBFD indication 425 may be sent by the network entity in response to a measurement report from the UE indicating the presence of interference. In other cases, the network entity may send the dynamic UE SBFD indication 425 based on a NACK pattern, which may be associated with certain symbols that are receiving interference (e.g., due to the presence of periodic CLI). Figure 4 In the example, the dynamic UE SBFD indication 425 can instruct the UE to fall back to half-duplex operation for the first two symbols, where the UE will otherwise use full-duplex according to the network and UE full-duplex configuration 415. In some cases, both the UE and the network entity can fall back to half-duplex communication, as illustrated at 430, where the configuration of the legacy half-duplex configuration 405 is used for the associated symbols. In other cases, the network entity can continue to operate according to the network full-duplex configuration, and the first UE can fall back to half-duplex communication to receive downlink communication on the downlink subband of the network full-duplex configuration, as indicated at 435, where the second UE can operate in half-duplex and use the uplink subband of the network full-duplex configuration, as indicated at 440.

[0105] Therefore, techniques such as those described herein can support dynamic UE SBFD operation, allowing the UE to update its UE SBFD configuration to a legacy half-duplex configuration. Such techniques can, for example, provide a fallback to half-duplex mode if, in the case of conditional SBFD UE capability, the UE may wish to revert to half-duplex mode if its leaked self-interference or clutter increases due to environmental changes or mobility. This dynamic SBFD can also provide more efficient adaptation to uplink and downlink resource requirements based on traffic load.

[0106] In some respects, UE behavior can differ based on symbol (or time slot) configuration. For example, if the UE SBFD symbol is configured on a legacy half-duplex downlink symbol, the UE SBFD symbol can (1) fall back to the legacy D symbol, where both the network entity and the UE operate in half-duplex mode for that symbol, or (2) fall back to the network entity SBFD symbol format, where the UE can operate in half-duplex mode and the network entity operates in SBFD mode. In some cases, the UE can send capability signaling indicating whether the UE supports full-duplex operation and which fallback behavior the UE supports.

[0107] Figure 5 Another example of a network and UE configuration 500 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Figure 5 The example can be used for full-duplex communication between one or more UEs and network entities, which can be as shown in the reference. Figures 1 to 3 Examples of UE 115 and network entity 105 are described. In some examples, the network entity may send configuration information to one or more UEs instructing them to use full-duplex communication technology.

[0108] exist Figure 5 In the example, the network entity can provide a half-duplex configuration 505 indicating the half-duplex format used for the symbol set. The half-duplex configuration 505 can provide a slot format index, for example, that is mapped to a D / U / F format used for the symbol set, similar to a reference. Figure 4 The subject of discussion. Figure 5 The example illustrates a five-symbol half-duplex configuration 505, where the first four symbols are configured as flexible symbols, and the fifth symbol is configured as an uplink symbol. In some aspects, network entities can provide a network full-duplex configuration (e.g., an SBFD configuration indicating the uplink and downlink subbands configured for full-duplex communication at the network entity). A network entity can activate a network full-duplex configuration in network full-duplex configuration activation 510, which can indicate the set of symbols on which the network SBFD configuration is activated. Figure 5 In the example, the network SBFD configuration is activated on the first four symbols.

[0109] Depending on some aspects, a network entity may provide a network-UE full-duplex configuration 515 to a served UE (e.g., a first UE), which may activate a first UE SBFD configuration 520 for one or more symbols in a set of symbols configured for network SBFD. Figure 5 In the example, the first two symbols can be activated by the network and UE full-duplex configuration 515 for UE SBFD communication. In this example, the first UE SBFD configuration 520 can enable the first UE to perform full-duplex communication according to the F / U / FSBFD configuration or the D / U / D SBFD configuration, wherein the first UE can concurrently send uplink communication using the uplink subband while communicating using the downlink or flexible subband according to the downlink or flexible format. In some cases, the UE SBFD configuration can be matched with the network SBFD configuration, allowing the serving network entity to concurrently send and receive uplink and downlink communication with the first UE.

[0110] Similarly, as referenced Figure 4 The network entity discussed can send a dynamic UE SBFD indication 525, which indicates that a first UE will switch out of the UE SBFD configuration and switch to a different configuration of one or more symbols. Figure 5 In the example, the dynamic UE SBFD indication 525 can instruct the UE to fall back to half-duplex operation for the first two symbols, where the UE will otherwise use full-duplex according to the network and UE full-duplex configuration 515. In some cases, both the UE and the network entity can fall back to half-duplex communication, as illustrated at 530, where the downlink or flexible configuration of the legacy half-duplex configuration 505 is used for the associated symbol. In other cases, the network entity can continue to operate according to the network full-duplex configuration (e.g., D / U / D), and the first UE can fall back to half-duplex communication for the indicated symbol, as indicated at 535, where the second UE can operate in half-duplex and use the uplink subband of the network full-duplex configuration, as indicated at 540.

[0111] For example, if the UE SBFD symbol is configured on a legacy half-duplex flexible symbol, and D / U / D or D / U is configured for network entity SBFD operation and UE SBFD operation on the flexible symbol, then the UE SBFD symbol can (1) fall back to the legacy D symbol, where both the network entity and the UE operate in half-duplex mode for that symbol; (2) fall back to the legacy F symbol, where both the network entity and the UE operate in half-duplex mode for that symbol; or (3) fall back to the network entity SBFD symbol format, where the UE can operate in half-duplex mode and the network entity operates in SBFD mode. Figure 5 Table 545 illustrates these options. In some cases, the UE can send capability signaling indicating whether the UE supports full-duplex operation and which fallback behavior the UE supports when legacy half-duplex symbols have flexible configuration.

[0112] In another example, if the UE SBFD symbol is configured on a legacy half-duplex flexible symbol, and F / U / F or F / U is configured for network entity SBFD operation on the flexible symbol, the UE SBFD symbol can (1) fall back to the legacy F symbol, where both the network entity and the UE operate in half-duplex mode for that symbol; (2) fall back to the network entity SBFD symbol format (e.g., F / U / F), where the UE can operate in half-duplex mode and the network entity operates in SBFD mode; (3) fall back to the network entity SBFD symbol format D / U / D, where the UE can operate in half-duplex mode and the network entity operates in SBFD mode; (4) update to the legacy U symbol, where both the network entity and the UE operate in half-duplex mode for that symbol; or (5) update to the legacy D symbol, where both the network entity and the UE operate in half-duplex mode for that symbol. Figure 5Table 545 illustrates these options. In some cases, the UE can send capability signaling indicating whether the UE supports full-duplex operation and which fallback behavior the UE supports when the legacy half-duplex symbol has a flexible configuration and the network SBFD configuration is F / U / F or F / U.

[0113] In some respects, dynamic UE SBFD indication can be provided via signaling from network entities. In some cases, dynamic UE SBFD indication can be provided by a scheduling DCI used to schedule downlink reception outside the semi-statically configured SBFD downlink subband and / or uplink transmission outside the semi-statically configured SBFD uplink subband. In some cases, dynamic UE SBFD indication can be provided by a non-scheduled DCI indicating whether a symbol is an SBFD symbol. Such a non-scheduled DCI may include a DCI that does not schedule data or a group common DCI (e.g., a slot format indicator (SFI)). In some cases, dynamic UE SBFD indication can be provided by a MAC-CE indicating whether a symbol is an SBFD symbol.

[0114] In some respects, signaling from network entities can provide an explicit indication of the symbols being updated. This indication can be provided, for example, via a group common DCI (e.g., SFI). In other cases, the indication can be provided via a DCI that does not schedule data (e.g., which may have more bits available for the indication), a DCI that schedules data, or a DCI provided to indicate a full-duplex update, or a newly defined DCI. Such a DCI indication can provide an update for one or more time slots, or it can provide an update that is valid before subsequent updates, which may be referred to as a sticky update. In other cases, additionally or alternatively, the indication can be provided via MAC-CE. In some cases, MAC-CE can provide a sticky update that is valid before a subsequent MAC-CE provides a further update, or it can provide an update to be applied within an indicated time period, after which the SBFD configuration or default or pre-configured format is restored.

[0115] In some respects, signaling from network entities can provide implicit indications of the symbols to be updated. In some cases, the updated symbols can be implied by the scheduled channel or reference signal (e.g., a dynamically scheduled PDSCH with an indication that the scheduled symbols are to be updated). For example, the DCI of the scheduling data can include a one-bit indication of the common mode indication (e.g., back to half-duplex D) regarding the updating of symbols for the scheduled channel or reference signal. In some cases, if a single DCI schedules multiple PDSCH / PUSCH transmissions, such indications may apply only to the scheduled time slot or multiple scheduled time slots.

[0116] In some respects, update indicators can change periodic, semi-persistent, or sticky symbol patterns. In some cases, the indicator can provide a bitmap carrying a detailed bit pattern. For example, such a bitmap can change the original configuration of a semi-static UE SBFD pattern, where the bits in the bitmap correspond to semi-static UE SBFD symbols configured by the network entity, which can reduce overhead (e.g., each bit corresponds to a UE SBFD symbol, where 0 indicates no change and 1 indicates fallback to D). In another example, such a bitmap can redefine the periodic pattern to, for example, add more UE SBFD symbols. In this case, the bits in the bitmap can correspond to all symbols, not just the semi-static UE SBFD symbols configured by the network entity. In some cases, the indicator can provide a predefined periodic pattern ID, where different pattern IDs are mapped to different symbol patterns, as discussed for bitmap indicators.

[0117] In another example, for each cycle, the indication may indicate the offset and length of the updated symbol (e.g., the offset may be relative to the received symbol of the indication, relative to a subset of the updated symbols, or may be an absolute offset). In some aspects, the indication may change one or more timings (e.g., the timing of the update may be aperiodic). For example, the indication may indicate a time window for the updated symbol (e.g., the indication will be applied x ms after the indicated DCI and the last y slots), where a bitmap may be used in the window to indicate the updated symbol (e.g., as discussed above), or where all slots in the window are updated to a specific configuration. Additionally or alternatively, the indication may provide the offset and length of the updated symbol within the window. In some other aspects, the indication may be provided for a single timing location. For example, the indicated DCI may be transmitted on slot n and indicate an offset value of 5 slots / symbols, meaning that on slot / symbol n+5, the UE SBFD falls back to a half-duplex slot / symbol.

[0118] In some respects, the UE full-duplex symbol update application time can be determined based on when the indicated update will be applied to communication between the UE and network entities. In some cases, the application time can be a specified fixed time from the receipt of the indication (e.g., N symbols or K ms from the receipt of the indication in the DCI or MAC-CE). In other cases, the application time can be specified and fixed from the acknowledgment (ACK) of the indication (e.g., N symbols or K ms from the receipt of the acknowledgment to the DCI or MAC-CE). In some cases, for N symbols, the subcarrier spacing (SCS) of the symbols can depend on the SCS of the DCI or MAC-CE, the SCS of the ACK, or the applied downlink / uplink bandwidth portion of the SCS. In further cases, the application time can be indicated by the RRC or the scheduling DCI. In still other cases, the application time can be based on UE capability indications (e.g., filter retuning time indications).

[0119] In some respects, the UE full-duplex symbol initial semi-static indication or dynamic update indication can be applied to one or more CCs. For example, the indicated mode can be applied to one CC, or it can be applied to multiple CCs with a CC list (e.g., each CC has the same UE SBFD configuration). In some cases, the CC list can include all active CCs and deactivated CCs, where the UE only applies the mode to the active CCs, or the CC list can include only active CCs. In other cases, the CCs on the CC list can be explicitly indicated by network entities. Furthermore, network entities can signal the indication via a primary or reference CC, but this indication can be directed to one or more secondary CCs.

[0120] Figure 6 An example of a process flow 600 supporting a technology for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Process flow 600 may include references to... Figures 1 to 5 Various aspects of this disclosure are described. For example, process flow 600 may exemplify techniques for full-duplex communication between UE 115-f and network entity 105-e, which may be references. Figures 1 to 5 Examples of the corresponding devices described. The following alternative examples may be implemented, some of which involve steps performed in a different order than those described, or not performed at all. In some cases, steps may include additional features not mentioned below, or further steps may be added.

[0121] At point 605, UE 115-f can send a capability indication, and network entity 105-e can receive the capability indication, which indicates the capabilities of one or more UE 115-f. For example, the capability indication can provide UE capabilities for performing full-duplex communication, as well as the UE's associated fallback capabilities. Furthermore, the capability indication can provide the UE's timing capabilities, such as the amount of time required to implement a change to the full-duplex configuration at the UE.

[0122] At 610, network entity 105-e can send network full-duplex configuration information, and UE 115-f can receive network full-duplex configuration information. In some cases, the network full-duplex configuration information can update the half-duplex configuration provided by the timeslot format indication to provide a symbol set configured for network full-duplex operation (e.g., for network entity SBFD communication, where the network entity sends downlink communication on one or more downlink subbands while receiving uplink communication on one or more uplink subbands).

[0123] At point 615, network entity 105-e can send UE full-duplex configuration information, and UE 115-f can receive UE full-duplex configuration information. In some cases, the UE full-duplex configuration information can update the network full-duplex configuration to provide a subset of the symbol set configured for UE full-duplex communication (e.g., for UE SBFD communication, where the UE receives downlink communication on one or more downlink subbands while simultaneously sending uplink communication on one or more uplink subbands).

[0124] Optionally, at 620, UE 115-f may send a measurement or interference report, and network entity 105-e may receive the measurement or interference report. The measurement or interference report may, for example, indicate the conditions at UE 115-f, which can be used to determine whether full-duplex communication at the UE can be reliably performed. In some cases, UE 115-f may request one or more symbols or symbol patterns to be configured for half-duplex or full-duplex communication at the UE. At 625, network entity 105-e may determine to update the UE's full-duplex configuration. In some cases, the determination to update the UE's full-duplex configuration may be based on channel conditions associated with the UE (e.g., as measured at the network entity, as reported by the UE, or both), on traffic load (e.g., the amount of downlink or uplink data to be communicated to the UE or with one or more other UEs), on traffic type (e.g., higher priority traffic may benefit from the reduced latency of full-duplex communication), or any combination thereof.

[0125] At 630, network entity 105-e can send a dynamic full-duplex update indication, and UE 115-f can receive the dynamic full-duplex update indication. Such a full-duplex update indication can update one or more UE full-duplex symbols to a half-duplex configuration, depending on various aspects discussed herein. At 635, UE 115-f can determine the UE full-duplex configuration to be updated for one or more symbols based on the full-duplex update indication. Optionally, at 640, based on the updated full-duplex configuration, UE 115-f can send one or more uplink transmissions, and network entity 105-e can receive one or more uplink transmissions. Optionally, at 645, based on the updated full-duplex configuration, network entity 105-e can send one or more downlink transmissions, and UE 115-f can receive one or more downlink transmissions.

[0126] Figure 7 A block diagram 700 illustrates a device 705 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Device 705 may be an example of various aspects of a UE 115 as described herein. Device 705 may include a receiver 710, a transmitter 715, and a communication manager 720. Device 705, or one or more components of device 705 (e.g., receiver 710, transmitter 715, and communication manager 720), may include at least one processor that may be coupled to at least one memory to individually or jointly support or implement the described technologies. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0127] Receiver 710 may provide components for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to technologies used for full-duplex operation of the UE). The information may be passed to other components of device 705. Receiver 710 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0128] Transmitter 715 may provide components for transmitting signals generated by other components of device 705. For example, transmitter 715 may transmit information associated with various information channels, such as control channels, data channels, and information channels related to technologies used for full-duplex operation of the UE, including packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof. In some examples, transmitter 715 may be co-located with receiver 710 in a transceiver module. Transmitter 715 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0129] The communication manager 720, receiver 710, transmitter 715, or various combinations thereof, or various components thereof, may be examples of components for performing various aspects of the techniques for full-duplex operation of the UE as described herein. For example, the communication manager 720, receiver 710, transmitter 715, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may be able to perform one or more of the functions described herein.

[0130] In some examples, the communication manager 720, receiver 710, transmitter 715, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in communication management circuitry). The hardware may include at least one of the following: a processor, digital signal processor (DSP), central processing unit (CPU), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, microcontroller, discrete gate or transistor logic device, discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof, configured as or otherwise individually or collectively to support components for performing the functions described herein. In some examples, at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to said at least one processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., instructions stored in at least one memory are executed individually or collectively by one or more processors).

[0131] Additionally or alternatively, the communication manager 720, receiver 710, transmitter 715, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in code (e.g., as communication management software or firmware) executed by at least one processor. If implemented in code executed by at least one processor, the functionality of the communication manager 720, receiver 710, transmitter 715, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by any combination of a general-purpose processor, DSP, CPU, ASIC, FPGA, microcontroller, or these or other programmable logic devices (e.g., configured as or otherwise individually or collectively to support components for performing the functions described in this disclosure).

[0132] In some examples, the communication manager 720 may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 710, transmitter 715, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). For example, the communication manager 720 may receive information from the receiver 710, transmit information to the transmitter 715, or integrate with or in combination with the receiver 710, transmitter 715, or both to acquire information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0133] Communication manager 720 can support wireless communication according to the examples disclosed herein. For example, communication manager 720 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. Communication manager 720 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Communication manager 720 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol. Communication manager 720 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: communicating with a network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0134] By including or configuring a communication manager 720 according to an example as described herein, device 705 (e.g., controlling receiver 710, transmitter 715, communication manager 720, or a combination thereof, or at least one processor otherwise coupled thereto) can support technologies for full-duplex communication that provide enhanced resource utilization and communication efficiency, and updates to the full-duplex configuration can help enhance the reliability of transmissions in full-duplex communication, improve network efficiency through reduced overhead, increase throughput, reduce power consumption, and provide an enhanced user experience.

[0135] Figure 8 A block diagram 800 illustrates a device 805 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Device 805 may be an example of aspects of device 705 or UE 115 as described herein. Device 805 may include a receiver 810, a transmitter 815, and a communication manager 820. Device 805, or one or more components of device 805 (e.g., receiver 810, transmitter 815, and communication manager 820), may include at least one processor that can be coupled to at least one memory to support the described technologies. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0136] Receiver 810 may provide components for receiving information (such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof) associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels related to technologies used for full-duplex operation of the UE). The information may be passed to other components of device 805. Receiver 810 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0137] Transmitter 815 may provide components for transmitting signals generated by other components of device 805. For example, transmitter 815 may transmit information associated with various information channels, such as control channels, data channels, and information channels related to technologies used for full-duplex operation of the UE, including packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof. In some examples, transmitter 815 may be co-located with receiver 810 in a transceiver module. Transmitter 815 may utilize a single antenna or a collection of multiple antennas.

[0138] Device 805 or its various components may be examples of various aspects of the technology used to perform full-duplex operation for a UE as described herein. For example, communication manager 820 may include FD configuration manager 825, dynamic FD update manager 830, scheduling manager 835, or any combination thereof. Communication manager 820 may be examples of aspects of communication manager 720 as described herein. In some examples, communication manager 820 or its various components may be configured to use receiver 810, transmitter 815, or both, or otherwise cooperate with receiver 810, transmitter 815, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). For example, communication manager 820 may receive information from receiver 810, transmit information to transmitter 815, or be integrated in combination with receiver 810, transmitter 815, or both to acquire information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0139] Communication manager 820 can support wireless communication according to the examples disclosed herein. FD configuration manager 825 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a network full-duplex configuration indicating a set of symbols configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. FD configuration manager 825 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Dynamic FD update manager 830 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. Scheduling manager 835 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: communicating with a network entity according to a second configuration of a first symbol.

[0140] Figure 9 A block diagram 900 illustrates a communication manager 920 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. The communication manager 920 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 720, communication manager 820, or both as described herein. The communication manager 920 or its various components may be examples of parts for performing various aspects of the technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE as described herein. For example, the communication manager 920 may include an FD configuration manager 925, a dynamic FD update manager 930, a scheduling manager 935, an HD configuration manager 940, a CC manager 945, a capability manager 950, or any combination thereof. Each of these components, or its components or sub-components (e.g., one or more processors, one or more memories), may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0141] Communication manager 920 can support wireless communication according to examples disclosed herein. FD configuration manager 925 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a network full-duplex configuration indicating a set of symbols configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. In some examples, FD configuration manager 925 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Dynamic FD update manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. Scheduling manager 935 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: communicating with a network entity according to a second configuration of a first symbol.

[0142] In some examples, the HD configuration manager 940 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, downlink format, or flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein the first symbol has a downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset for full-duplex communication at the UE.

[0143] In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol, wherein, according to the network full-duplex configuration, the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the network full-duplex configuration is an SBFD configuration, in which at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband of the component carrier bandwidth or another component carrier is configured for uplink communication.

[0144] In some examples, the capability manager 950 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a UE capability message that indicates that the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and instructing the UE to update the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0145] In some examples, the HD Configuration Manager 940 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, downlink format, or flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein a first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication and the first symbol has a downlink and uplink network full-duplex configuration, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

[0146] In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a flexible format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol, wherein, depending on the downlink format or flexible format, the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0147] In some examples, the Capability Manager 950 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a UE Capability Message that indicates that the UE is capable of performing SBFD communication at the UE and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration, or to fall back to the downlink or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0148] In some examples, the HD Configuration Manager 940 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, downlink format, or flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein a first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein a network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for SBFD communication at a network entity to provide a first symbol with both flexible and uplink network SBFD configurations, and a UE full-duplex configuration corresponding to a network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for SBFD communication at the UE.

[0149] In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a flexible format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a flexible and uplink SBFD configuration, wherein the flexible and uplink SBFD configuration provides an uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband, and wherein, according to the flexible format, the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: in response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink and uplink SBFD configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink SBFD configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the downlink format, network entities communicate with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0150] In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have an uplink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0151] In some examples, the Capability Manager 950 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a UE Capability Message that instructs the UE to perform SBFD communication at the UE and instructs the UE to update the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network downlink and uplink SBFD configuration, to the network flexible and uplink SBFD configuration, or to the downlink, uplink, or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0152] In some examples, to support a receive indication, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving scheduled DCI communication that is scheduled outside a subband of downlink or uplink communication in a UE full-duplex configuration configured for at least the first symbol. In some examples, to support a receive indication, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving unscheduled DCI communication indicating whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex or UE half-duplex communication. In some examples, to support a receive indication, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a MAC-CE indicating whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex or UE half-duplex communication.

[0153] In some examples, to support receiving indications, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a DCI indicating that at least a first symbol has a second configuration, the DCI being provided in group common DCI communication, DCI communication for scheduled data, DCI communication for non-scheduled data, or pre-specified DCI communication associated with full-duplex communication. In some examples, the DCI indicates that one or more symbols have been updated or indicates that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided. In some examples, to support receiving indications, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a MAC-CE indicating that at least a first symbol has a second configuration and indicating that one or more symbols have been updated or indicating that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided.

[0154] In some examples, to support receiving indications, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 930 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving scheduled DCI communications, which are scheduled for channel or reference signal transmissions for one or more symbols, wherein the indication having a second configuration with respect to at least a first symbol is based on the scheduled channel or reference signal transmission. In some examples, the indication having a second configuration with respect to at least a first symbol in a subset of symbols provides one or more of the following: a periodic pattern change of the UE full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols, a semi-persistent UE full-duplex configuration for updating the subset of symbols, or a second configuration maintained until a subsequent update of the UE full-duplex configuration. In some examples, the indication includes one or more of the following: a bitmap indicating the symbol pattern with the UE full-duplex configuration, a predefined pattern identifier indicating the symbol pattern with the UE full-duplex configuration, or an offset and length of the subset of symbols with the UE full-duplex configuration.

[0155] In some examples, the indication that at least a first symbol in a symbol subset has a second configuration provides a second configuration for a single timing of the symbol subset or for multiple timings of the symbol subset. In some examples, the indication provides an identification of one or more symbols associated with a single timing having a second configuration, or provides a time window for multiple timings of the symbol subset having a second configuration. In some examples, the first symbol is applied based on a time duration from receiving the indication, a time duration from sending an acknowledgment of the indication, a time duration indicated in configuration or control information signaling, or a time duration indicated in reported UE capabilities.

[0156] In some examples, an indication that at least the first symbol in a subset of symbols has a second configuration is applied to a component carrier (CC), one or more CCs in a CC list, or a CC different from the CC used to provide the indication.

[0157] Figure 10A diagram of a system 1000 including a device 1005 supporting technology for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Device 1005 may be an example of device 705, device 805, or UE 115 as described herein, or may include components thereof. Device 1005 may communicate with one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, or any combination thereof (e.g., wirelessly). Device 1005 may include components for bidirectional voice and data communication, including components for transmitting and receiving communications, such as a communication manager 1020, an input / output (I / O) controller 1010, a transceiver 1015, an antenna 1025, at least one memory 1030, code 1035, and at least one processor 1040. These components may communicate electronically or be coupled in other ways (e.g., operative ground, communication ground, functional ground, electronic ground, electrical ground) via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1045).

[0158] I / O controller 1010 manages the input and output signals of device 1005. I / O controller 1010 can also manage peripheral devices not integrated into device 1005. In some cases, I / O controller 1010 may represent a physical connection or port to an external peripheral device. In some cases, I / O controller 1010 may utilize an operating system such as iOS. ® ANDROID ® MS-DOS ® MS-WINDOWS ® OS / 2 ® UNIX ® LINUX ® Alternatively, the I / O controller 1010 may represent or interact with a modem, keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or similar device. In some cases, the I / O controller 1010 may be implemented as part of one or more processors, such as at least one processor 1040. In some cases, a user may interact with the device 1005 via the I / O controller 1010 or via hardware components controlled by the I / O controller 1010.

[0159] In some cases, device 1005 may include a single antenna 1025. However, in other cases, device 1005 may have more than one antenna 1025, which may be capable of concurrently transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions. Transceiver 1015 may communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas 1025 as described herein, or via a wired or wireless link. For example, transceiver 1015 may represent a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. Transceiver 1015 may also include a modem for: modulating packets; providing the modulated packets to one or more antennas 1025 for transmission; and demodulating packets received from one or more antennas 1025. Transceiver 1015, or transceiver 1015 and one or more antennas 1025, may be an example of transmitter 715, transmitter 815, receiver 710, receiver 810, or any combination thereof or components thereof as described herein.

[0160] At least one memory 1030 may include random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). At least one memory 1030 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 1035, including instructions that, when executed by at least one processor 1040, cause device 1005 to perform the various functions described herein. Code 1035 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, code 1035 may not be directly executable by at least one processor 1040, but may enable a computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, among other things, at least one memory 1030 may also include a basic I / O system (BIOS) that controls basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0161] At least one processor 1040 may include intelligent hardware devices (e.g., general-purpose processors, DSPs, CPUs, microcontrollers, ASICs, FPGAs, programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, at least one processor 1040 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into at least one processor 1040. At least one processor 1040 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory (e.g., at least one memory 1030) to cause device 1005 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of the UE). For example, device 1005 or components of device 1005 may include at least one processor 1040 and at least one memory 1030 coupled to or coupled to at least one processor 1040, wherein at least one processor 1040 and at least one memory 1030 are configured to perform the various functions described herein. In some examples, at least one processor 1040 may include multiple processors, and at least one memory 1030 may include multiple memories. One or more of a plurality of processors may be coupled to one or more of a plurality of memories, which may be configured individually or collectively to perform the various functions described herein. In some examples, at least one processor 1040 may be a component of a processing system, which may refer to a system of machines (such as a series of machines), circuitry (including, for example, one or both of processor circuitry (which may include at least one processor 1040) and memory circuitry (which may include at least one memory 1030)) or components that receive or receive input and process the input to produce, generate or obtain a set of outputs. The processing system may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein. Thus, at least one processor 1040 or a processing system including at least one processor 1040 may be configured, capable of being configured, or operable to cause device 1005 to perform one or more of the functions described herein. Additionally, as described herein, “configured to,” “capable of being configured,” and “operable to” are used interchangeably and may be associated with the ability to perform one or more of the functions described herein when executing code stored in at least one memory 1030 or otherwise.

[0162] Communication manager 1020 can support wireless communication according to the examples disclosed herein. For example, communication manager 1020 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. Communication manager 1020 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Communication manager 1020 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. Communication manager 1020 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: communicating with a network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0163] By including or configuring a communication manager 1020 according to an example as described herein, device 1005 can support technologies for full-duplex communication that provide enhanced resource utilization and communication efficiency, and updates to the full-duplex configuration can help enhance the reliability of transmissions in full-duplex communication, improve network efficiency through reduced overhead, increase throughput, reduce power consumption, and provide an enhanced user experience.

[0164] In some examples, the communication manager 1020 may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting) in cooperation with transceiver 1015, one or more antennas 1025, or any combination thereof. Although the communication manager 1020 is illustrated as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 1020 may be supported by or executed by at least one processor 1040, at least one memory 1030, code 1035, or any combination thereof. For example, code 1035 may include instructions that can be executed by at least one processor 1040 to cause device 1005 to perform various aspects of the techniques for full-duplex operation of the UE as described herein, or at least one processor 1040 and at least one memory 1030 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations individually or jointly.

[0165] Figure 11A block diagram 1100 illustrates a device 1105 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Device 1105 may be an example of aspects of network entity 105 as described herein. Device 1105 may include a receiver 1110, a transmitter 1115, and a communication manager 1120. Device 1105, or one or more components of device 1105 (e.g., receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, and communication manager 1120), may include at least one processor that may be coupled to at least one memory to individually or jointly support or implement the described technologies. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0166] Receiver 1110 may provide components for acquiring (e.g., receiving, determining, identifying) information (such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units)) associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack). The information may be passed to other components of device 1105. In some examples, receiver 1110 may support acquiring information by receiving signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, receiver 1110 may support acquiring information by receiving signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, fiber optic) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof.

[0167] Transmitter 1115 may provide components for outputting (e.g., transmitting, providing, conveying, transmitting) information generated by other components of device 1105. For example, transmitter 1115 may output information associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack), such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units). In some examples, transmitter 1115 may support outputting information by transmitting signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, transmitter 1115 may support outputting information by transmitting signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, fiber optic) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. In some examples, transmitter 1115 and receiver 1110 may be co-located in a transceiver, which may include or be coupled to a modem.

[0168] The communication manager 1120, receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, or various combinations thereof, or various components thereof, may be examples of components for performing various aspects of the techniques for full-duplex operation of the UE as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1120, receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, or various combinations thereof, or components thereof, may be able to perform one or more of the functions described herein.

[0169] In some examples, the communication manager 1120, receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in communication management circuitry). The hardware may include at least one of a processor, DSP, CPU, ASIC, FPGA, or other programmable logic device, microcontroller, discrete gate or transistor logic device, discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof, configured as or otherwise individually or collectively to support components for performing the functions described herein. In some examples, at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to said at least one processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., instructions stored in at least one memory are executed individually or collectively by one or more processors).

[0170] Additionally or alternatively, the communication manager 1120, receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in code executed by at least one processor (e.g., as communication management software or firmware). If implemented in code executed by at least one processor, the functionality of the communication manager 1120, receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by any combination of a general-purpose processor, DSP, CPU, ASIC, FPGA, microcontroller, or these or other programmable logic devices (e.g., configured as or otherwise individually or collectively to support components for performing the functions described in this disclosure).

[0171] In some examples, the communication manager 1120 may be configured to use or otherwise cooperate with the receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). For example, the communication manager 1120 may receive information from the receiver 1110, transmit information to the transmitter 1115, or integrate with the receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, or both to acquire information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0172] Communication manager 1120 may support wireless communication according to the examples disclosed herein. For example, communication manager 1120 may be capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a network full-duplex configuration to the UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. Communication manager 1120 may be capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Communication manager 1120 may be capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. The communication manager 1120 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: communicating with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0173] By including or configuring a communication manager 1120 according to an example as described herein, device 1105 (e.g., controlling receiver 1110, transmitter 1115, communication manager 1120, or a combination thereof, or at least one processor otherwise coupled thereto) can support technologies for full-duplex communication that provide enhanced resource utilization and communication efficiency, and updates to the full-duplex configuration can help enhance the reliability of transmissions in full-duplex communication, improve network efficiency through reduced overhead, increase throughput, reduce power consumption, and provide an enhanced user experience.

[0174] Figure 12 A block diagram 1200 illustrates a device 1205 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. Device 1205 may be an example of aspects of device 1105 or network entity 105 as described herein. Device 1205 may include a receiver 1210, a transmitter 1215, and a communication manager 1220. Device 1205, or one or more components of device 1205 (e.g., receiver 1210, transmitter 1215, and communication manager 1220), may include at least one processor coupled to at least one memory to support the described technologies. Each of these components may communicate with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0175] Receiver 1210 may provide components for acquiring (e.g., receiving, determining, identifying) information (such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units)) associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack). The information may be passed to other components of device 1205. In some examples, receiver 1210 may support acquiring information by receiving signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, receiver 1210 may support acquiring information by receiving signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, fiber optic) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof.

[0176] Transmitter 1215 may provide components for outputting (e.g., transmitting, providing, conveying, transmitting) information generated by other components of device 1205. For example, transmitter 1215 may output information associated with various channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels, channels associated with a protocol stack), such as user data, control information, or any combination thereof (e.g., I / Q samples, symbols, packets, protocol data units, service data units). In some examples, transmitter 1215 may support outputting information by transmitting signals via one or more antennas. Additionally or alternatively, transmitter 1215 may support outputting information by transmitting signals via one or more wired (e.g., electrical, fiber optic) interfaces, wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. In some examples, transmitter 1215 and receiver 1210 may be co-located in a transceiver, which may include or be coupled to a modem.

[0177] Device 1205 or its various components may be examples of various aspects of the technology used to perform full-duplex operation for a UE as described herein. For example, communication manager 1220 may include FD configuration manager 1225, dynamic FD update manager 1230, scheduling manager 1235, or any combination thereof. Communication manager 1220 may be examples of aspects of communication manager 1120 as described herein. In some examples, communication manager 1220 or its various components may be configured to use receiver 1210, transmitter 1215, or both, or otherwise cooperate with receiver 1210, transmitter 1215, or both to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). For example, communication manager 1220 may receive information from receiver 1210, transmit information to transmitter 1215, or be integrated in combination with receiver 1210, transmitter 1215, or both to acquire information, output information, or perform various other operations as described herein.

[0178] Communication manager 1220 can support wireless communication according to the examples disclosed herein. FD configuration manager 1225 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a network full-duplex configuration to the UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating a set of symbols configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. FD configuration manager 1225 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Dynamic FD update manager 1230 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. The dispatch manager 1235 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: communicating with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0179] Figure 13 A block diagram 1300 is shown of a communication manager 1320 supporting techniques for full-duplex operation of a UE according to one or more aspects of this disclosure. The communication manager 1320 may be an example of aspects of the communication manager 1120, communication manager 1220, or both as described herein. The communication manager 1320 or its various components may be examples of components for performing various aspects of the techniques for full-duplex operation of a UE as described herein. For example, the communication manager 1320 may include an FD configuration manager 1325, a dynamic FD update manager 1330, a scheduling manager 1335, an HD configuration manager 1340, a CC manager 1345, a capability manager 1350, or any combination thereof. These components, or each of their components or sub-components (e.g., one or more processors, one or more memories), may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses), and such communication may include communication within protocol layers of the protocol stack, communication associated with logical channels of the protocol stack (e.g., between protocol layers of the protocol stack, within devices, components, or virtualization components associated with network entity 105, between devices, components, or virtualization components associated with network entity 105), or any combination thereof.

[0180] Communication manager 1320 can support wireless communication according to examples disclosed herein. FD configuration manager 1325 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a network full-duplex configuration to the UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. In some examples, FD configuration manager 1325 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Dynamic FD update manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. The dispatch manager 1335 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: communicating with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0181] In some examples, the HD configuration manager 1340 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, downlink format, or flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein the first symbol has a downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset for full-duplex communication at the UE.

[0182] In some examples, the dynamic FD update manager 1330 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: updating the first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0183] In some examples, the dynamic FD update manager 1330 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: in response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol, wherein, according to the downlink format, network entities communicate using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0184] In some examples, the network full-duplex configuration is an SBFD configuration, in which at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication. In some examples, the UE full-duplex configuration is an SBFD configuration, in which at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband of the component carrier bandwidth or another component carrier is configured for uplink communication.

[0185] In some examples, the capability manager 1350 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving UE capability messages from the UE, the UE capability messages indicating that the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0186] In some examples, the HD configuration manager 1340 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication that indicates an uplink format, downlink format, or flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE, wherein the first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has both downlink and uplink network full-duplex configurations.

[0187] In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a flexible format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has an updated configuration, updating the first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol, wherein, depending on the downlink format or flexible format, the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0188] In some examples, the capability manager 1350 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a UE capability message from the UE, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing SBFD communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration, or to fall back to the downlink or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0189] In some examples, the HD configuration manager 1340 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication to the UE, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, downlink format, or flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE, and wherein the first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has both flexible and uplink network full-duplex configurations.

[0190] In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an instruction regarding an updated configuration for a first symbol, updating the first symbol to have a flexible format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an instruction regarding a second configuration for the first symbol, updating the first symbol to have a flexible and uplink SBFD configuration, wherein the flexible and uplink full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband, and wherein, according to the flexible format, the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0191] In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: in response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink and uplink SBFD configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink SBFD configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the downlink format, network entities communicate with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0192] In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have an uplink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. In some examples, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: In response to an indication that a first symbol has a second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0193] In some examples, the capability manager 1350 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: receiving a UE capability message from the UE, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing SBFD communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network downlink and uplink SBFD configuration, to the network flexible and uplink SBFD configuration, or to the downlink, uplink, or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0194] In some examples, to support the transmission instruction, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: transmitting scheduled DCI communications that are scheduled outside the subband of downlink or uplink communications configured for at least the first symbol of the UE full-duplex configuration.

[0195] In some examples, to support transmission instructions, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 can, is configured to, or is operable to support components for performing the following operations: Transmitting unscheduled DCI communication indicating whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or UE half-duplex communication. In some examples, to support transmission instructions, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 can, is configured to, or is operable to support components for performing the following operations: Transmitting a MAC-CE indicating whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or UE half-duplex communication.

[0196] In some examples, to support the transmission indication, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: transmitting a DCI indicating that at least a first symbol has a second configuration, provided in group common DCI communication, DCI communication with scheduled data, DCI communication without scheduled data, or pre-specified DCI communication associated with full-duplex communication. In some examples, the DCI indicates that one or more symbols are updated or indicates that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided.

[0197] In some examples, in order to support sending instructions, the dynamic FD update manager 1330 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a media access control (MAC) control element (CE) that indicates at least a first symbol has a second configuration, and indicates one or more symbols to be updated or indicates that the second configuration is valid before a subsequent updated configuration is provided.

[0198] In some examples, to support transmission instructions, the Dynamic FD Update Manager 1330 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: transmitting scheduled DCI communications, which are scheduled for channel or reference signal transmission for one or more symbols, wherein an instruction with a second configuration regarding at least a first symbol is based on the scheduled channel or reference signal transmission.

[0199] In some examples, the indication that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has an updated configuration provides one or more of the following: a periodic change in the UE full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset, a semi-persistent UE full-duplex configuration for updating the symbol subset, or a second configuration maintained until a subsequent update to the UE full-duplex configuration. In some examples, the indication includes one or more of the following: a bitmap indicating the symbol pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration, a predefined pattern identifier indicating the symbol pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration, or an offset and length of the symbol subset of the UE full-duplex configuration.

[0200] In some examples, the indication that at least a first symbol in a symbol subset has a second configuration provides a second configuration for a single timing of the symbol subset or for multiple timings of the symbol subset. In some examples, the indication provides an identification of one or more symbols associated with a single timing having a second configuration, or provides a time window for multiple timings of the symbol subset having a second configuration. In some examples, the first symbol is applied based on a time duration from receiving the indication, a time duration from sending an acknowledgment of the indication, a time duration indicated in configuration or control information signaling, or a time duration indicated in reported UE capabilities.

[0201] In some examples, an indication that at least a first symbol in a subset of symbols has a second configuration is applied to a CC, one or more CCs in a list of CCs, or a CC different from the CC used to provide the indication.

[0202] Figure 14A diagram of a system 1400 including a device 1405 supporting technology for full-duplex operation of a UE, according to one or more aspects of this disclosure, is shown. Device 1405 may be an example of device 1105, device 1205, or network entity 105 as described herein, or may include components thereof. Device 1405 may communicate with one or more network entities 105, one or more UEs 115, or any combination thereof, and this communication may include communication via one or more wired interfaces, one or more wireless interfaces, or any combination thereof. Device 1405 may include components supporting output and enabling communication, such as a communication manager 1420, a transceiver 1410, an antenna 1415, at least one memory 1425, code 1430, and at least one processor 1435. These components may communicate electronically or otherwise (e.g., operative ground, communication ground, functional ground, electronic ground, electrical ground) via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1440).

[0203] Transceiver 1410 may support bidirectional communication via a wired link, a wireless link, or both, as described herein. In some examples, transceiver 1410 may include a wired transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wired transceiver. Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, transceiver 1410 may include a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. In some examples, device 1405 may include one or more antennas 1415 that may be capable of transmitting or receiving wireless transmissions (e.g., concurrently). Transceiver 1410 may also include a modem for: modulating a signal; providing the modulated signal for transmission (e.g., via one or more antennas 1415, via a wired transmitter); receiving the modulated signal (e.g., from one or more antennas 1415, from a wired receiver); and demodulating the signal. In some embodiments, transceiver 1410 may include one or more interfaces, such as one or more interfaces coupled to one or more antennas 1415 configured to support various receive or acquire operations, or one or more interfaces coupled to one or more antennas 1415 configured to support various transmit or output operations, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, transceiver 1410 may include one or more processors or one or more memory components or configured to be coupled to such processors or memory components, which are operable to perform or support operations based on received or acquired information or signals, or generate information or other signals for transmission or other output, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, transceiver 1410, or transceiver 1410 and one or more antennas 1415, or transceiver 1410 and one or more antennas 1415 and one or more processors or one or more memory components (e.g., at least one processor 1435, at least one memory 1425, or both) may be included in a chip or chip assembly mounted in device 1405. In some examples, transceiver 1410 may be able to operate to support communication via one or more communication links (e.g., communication link 125, backhaul communication link 120, midhaul communication link 162, fronthaul communication link 168).

[0204] At least one memory 1425 may include RAM, ROM, or any combination thereof. At least one memory 1425 may store computer-readable, computer-executable code 1430 including instructions that, when executed by one or more of the at least one processor 1435, cause the device 1405 to perform the various functions described herein. The code 1430 may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, the code 1430 may not be directly executable by one of the at least one processor 1435, but may cause the computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, among other things, at least one memory 1425 may also contain a BIOS that controls basic hardware or software operation, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices. In some examples, at least one processor 1435 may include multiple processors, and at least one memory 1425 may include multiple memories. One or more of the multiple processors may be coupled to one or more of the multiple memories, which may be configured individually or collectively to perform the various functions described herein (e.g., as part of a processing system).

[0205] At least one processor 1435 may include intelligent hardware devices (e.g., general-purpose processors, DSPs, ASICs, CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, at least one processor 1435 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some other cases, the memory controller may be integrated into one or more processors in at least one processor 1435. At least one processor 1435 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory (e.g., one or more memories in at least one memory 1425) to cause device 1405 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of the UE). For example, device 1405 or components of device 1405 may include at least one processor 1435 and at least one memory 1425 coupled to one or more processors in at least one processor 1435, wherein at least one processor 1435 and at least one memory 1425 are configured to perform the various functions described herein. At least one processor 1435 may be an example of a cloud computing platform (e.g., one or more physical nodes and supporting software such as an operating system, virtual machine, or container instance) that can (e.g., by executing code 1430) host functions for performing the functions of device 1405. At least one processor 1435 may be any one or more suitable processors capable of executing scripts or instructions of one or more software programs stored in device 1405 (such as within one or more memories in at least one memory 1425). In some examples, at least one processor 1435 may include multiple processors, and at least one memory 1425 may include multiple memories. One or more of the multiple processors may be coupled to one or more of the multiple memories, which may be configured individually or collectively to perform the various functions described herein. In some examples, at least one processor 1435 may be a component of a processing system, which may refer to a system of machines (such as a series of machines), circuits (including, for example, one or both of processor circuitry (which may include at least one processor 1435) and memory circuitry (which may include at least one memory 1425)) or components that receive or receive input and process the input to produce, generate, or obtain a set of outputs. The processing system can be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein. Therefore, at least one processor 1435 or a processing system including at least one processor 1435 can be configured, configured to, or operated to cause the device 1405 to perform one or more of the functions described herein.Additionally, as described herein, “configured to,” “capable of being configured to,” and “capable of operating to” are used interchangeably and may be associated with the ability to perform one or more of the functions described herein when executing code stored in at least one memory 1425 or otherwise.

[0206] In some examples, bus 1440 may support communication at the protocol layer of the protocol stack (e.g., within a protocol layer). In some examples, bus 1440 may support communication associated with logical channels of the protocol stack (e.g., between protocol layers of the protocol stack), which may include communication performed within components of device 1405, or communication performed between different components of device 1405 that may be co-located or located in different locations (e.g., where device 1405 may refer to a system in which one or more of communication manager 1420, transceiver 1410, at least one memory 1425, code 1430 and at least one processor 1435 may be located in one of the different components or partitioned between the different components).

[0207] In some examples, the communication manager 1420 can manage (e.g., via one or more wired or wireless backhaul links) various aspects of communication with the core network 130. For example, the communication manager 1420 can manage the transfer of data communication with client devices, such as one or more UEs 115. In some examples, the communication manager 1420 can manage communication with other network entities 105 and may include a controller or scheduler for cooperatively controlling communication with UE 115 with other network entities 105. In some examples, the communication manager 1420 may support the X2 interface within LTE / LTE-A wireless communication network technology to provide communication between network entities 105.

[0208] Communication manager 1420 may support wireless communication according to the examples disclosed herein. For example, communication manager 1420 may be capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a network full-duplex configuration to the UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. Communication manager 1420 may be capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Communication manager 1420 may be capable of, configured to, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol. The communication manager 1420 is capable of, configured to perform, or operable to support components for performing the following operations: communicating with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0209] By including or configuring a communication manager 1420 according to an example as described herein, device 1405 can support technologies for full-duplex communication that provide enhanced resource utilization and communication efficiency, and updates to the full-duplex configuration can help enhance the reliability of transmissions in full-duplex communication, improve network efficiency through reduced overhead, increase throughput, reduce power consumption, and provide an enhanced user experience.

[0210] In some examples, the communication manager 1420 may be configured to use or otherwise coordinate with the transceiver 1410, one or more antennas 1415 (e.g., where applicable), or any combination thereof to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, acquiring, monitoring, outputting, transmitting). Although the communication manager 1420 is illustrated as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with reference to the communication manager 1420 may be supported or performed by the transceiver 1410, one or more processors in at least one processor 1435, one or more memories in at least one memory 1425, code 1430, or any combination thereof (e.g., by a processing system including at least a portion of at least one processor 1435, at least one memory 1425, code 1430, or any combination thereof). For example, code 1430 may include instructions that can be executed by one or more processors in at least one processor 1435 to cause the device 1405 to perform various aspects of the techniques for full-duplex operation of the UE as described herein, or at least one processor 1435 and at least one memory 1425 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations individually or jointly.

[0211] Figure 15 A flowchart illustrating a method 1500 for supporting full-duplex operation of a UE according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1500 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1500 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 10 The UE 115 described herein is used to perform this function. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0212] Optionally, at 1505, the method may include sending a UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration. The operation of block 1505 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1505 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described capability manager 950 is used to execute this.

[0213] At 1510, the method may include receiving a network full-duplex configuration, which indicates that a set of network full-duplex configuration symbol sets is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. Operation of block 1510 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1510 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 9 The FD Configuration Manager 925 described is used for execution.

[0214] At 1515, the method may include receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of a symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols comprising some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Operation of block 1515 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1515 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The FD Configuration Manager 925 described is used for execution.

[0215] At 1520, the method may include an indication that at least a first symbol in the received subset of symbols has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. The operation of block 1520 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1520 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0216] At 1525, the method may include communicating with a network entity according to a second configuration of the first symbol. The operation of block 1525 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1525 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described scheduler 935 is used for execution.

[0217] Figure 16 A flowchart illustrating a method 1600 for supporting full-duplex operation of a UE according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1600 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1600 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 10 The UE 115 described herein is used to perform this function. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0218] At 1605, the method may include sending a UE capability message. The UE capability message may indicate that the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set. The operation of block 1605 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1605 may be provided by reference to [reference]. Figure 9 The described capability manager 950 is used to execute this.

[0219] At 1610, the method may include receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication. The half-duplex symbol format indication may provide an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has a downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset for full-duplex communication at the UE. Operation of block 1610 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1610 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The HD Configuration Manager 940 described is used to execute this.

[0220] At 1615, the method may include receiving a network full-duplex configuration, which indicates that a set of network full-duplex configuration symbol sets is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. The operation of block 1615 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1615 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The FD Configuration Manager 925 described is used for execution.

[0221] At 1620, the method may include receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of a symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols comprising some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Operation of block 1620 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1620 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The FD Configuration Manager 925 described is used for execution.

[0222] At 1625, the method may include receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the subset of symbols has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. The operation of block 1625 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1625 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0223] At 1630, a first alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 1630 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1630 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0224] At 1635, a second alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein, according to the network full-duplex configuration, network entities communicate using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 1635 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1635 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0225] At 1640, the method may include communicating with a network entity according to a second configuration of the first symbol. The operation of block 1640 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1640 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described scheduler 935 is used for execution.

[0226] Figure 17 A flowchart illustrating a method 1700 for supporting full-duplex operation of a UE according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1700 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1700 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 10 The UE 115 described herein is used to perform this function. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0227] At 1705, the method may include sending a UE capability message. The UE capability message may indicate that the UE is capable of performing SBFD communication at the UE and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration, or to fall back to the downlink or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set. The operation of block 1705 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1705 may be provided by reference to [reference]. Figure 9 The described capability manager 950 is used to execute this.

[0228] At 1710, the method may include receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication. The half-duplex symbol format indication may provide an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has a downlink and uplink network full-duplex configuration, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set used for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols used for full-duplex communication at the UE. Operation of block 1710 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1710 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The HD Configuration Manager 940 described is used to execute this.

[0229] At 1715, the method may include receiving a network full-duplex configuration, which indicates that a set of network full-duplex configuration symbol sets is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. The operation of block 1715 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1715 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The FD Configuration Manager 925 described is used for execution.

[0230] At 1720, the method may include receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of a symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols comprising some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Operation of block 1720 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1720 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The FD Configuration Manager 925 described is used for execution.

[0231] At 1725, the method may include receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the subset of symbols has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. The operation of block 1725 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1725 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0232] At 1730, a first alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 1730 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1730 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0233] At 1735, a second alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a flexible format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 1735 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1735 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0234] At 1740, a third alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein, depending on the downlink format or flexible format, the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 1740 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1740 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0235] At 1745, the method may include communicating with a network entity according to a second configuration based on the first symbol. The operation of block 1745 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1745 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described scheduler 935 is used for execution.

[0236] Figure 18 A flowchart illustrating a method 1800 for supporting full-duplex operation of a UE according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1800 can be implemented by a UE or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1800 can be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 10 The UE 115 described herein is used to perform this function. In some examples, the UE can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0237] At 1805, the method may include sending a UE capability message. The UE capability message may instruct the UE to perform SBFD communication at the UE and to update the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network downlink and uplink SBFD configuration, to the network flexible and uplink SBFD configuration, or to the downlink, uplink, or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set. The operation of block 1805 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1805 may be provided by reference to [reference]. Figure 9The described capability manager 950 is used to execute this.

[0238] At 1810, the method may include receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication. The half-duplex symbol format indication may provide an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set used for SBFD communication at the network entity to provide that the first symbol has a flexible and uplink network SBFD configuration, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols used for SBFD communication at the UE. Operation of block 1810 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1810 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 9 The HD Configuration Manager 940 described is used to execute this.

[0239] At 1815, the method may include receiving a network full-duplex configuration, which indicates that a set of network full-duplex configuration symbol sets is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. The operation of block 1815 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1815 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The FD Configuration Manager 925 described is used for execution.

[0240] At 1820, the method may include receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of a symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols comprising some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. Operation of block 1820 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1820 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The FD Configuration Manager 925 described is used for execution.

[0241] At 1825, the method may include receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the subset of symbols has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. The operation of block 1825 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1825 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0242] At 1830, a first alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a flexible format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 1830 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1830 may be derived from references... Figure 9The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0243] At 1835, a second alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a flexible and uplink SBFD configuration in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein the flexible and uplink SBFD configuration provides an uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband, and wherein, according to the flexible format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. The operation of block 1835 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1835 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0244] At 1840, a third alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a downlink and uplink SBFD configuration in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink SBFD configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the downlink format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. The operation of block 1840 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1840 may be derived from references... Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0245] At 1845, a fourth alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have an uplink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 1845 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1845 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0246] At 1850, a fifth alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 1850 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1850 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 9 The described dynamic FD update manager 930 is used to execute this.

[0247] At 1855, the method may include communicating with a network entity according to a second configuration of the first symbol. The operation of block 1855 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1855 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 9 The described scheduler 935 is used for execution.

[0248] Figure 19 A flowchart illustrating a method 1900 for supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 1900 may be implemented by a network entity or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 1900 may be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 6 as well as Figures 11 to 14 The network entity described herein performs the function. In some examples, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0249] At 1905, the method may include sending a network full-duplex configuration to the UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating a set of symbols configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. The operation of block 1905 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1905 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The FD Configuration Manager 1325 described is used for execution.

[0250] At 1910, the method may include sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. The operation of block 1910 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 1910 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The FD Configuration Manager 1325 described is used for execution.

[0251] At 1915, the method may include sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. Operation of block 1915 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1915 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0252] At 1920, the method may include communicating with the UE according to a second configuration based on the first symbol. Operation of block 1920 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 1920 may be provided by reference to... Figure 13The described scheduler 1335 is used for execution.

[0253] Figure 20 A flowchart illustrating a method 2000 supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. The operation of method 2000 may be implemented by a network entity or its components as described herein. For example, the operation of method 2000 may be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 6 as well as Figures 11 to 14 The network entity described herein performs the function. In some examples, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0254] At 2005, the method may include receiving a UE capability message from the UE, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set. The operation of box 2005 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2005 may be provided by reference to [reference]. Figure 13 The described capability manager 1350 is used to execute this.

[0255] In 2010, the method may include sending a half-duplex symbol format indication, which indicates an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in a symbol set, wherein a first symbol has a downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein a network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and a UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to a network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE. The operation of block 2010 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2010 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The HD Configuration Manager 1340 described is used for execution.

[0256] At 2015, the method may include sending a network full-duplex configuration to the UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating a set of symbols configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. The operation of block 2015 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2015 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The FD Configuration Manager 1325 described is used for execution.

[0257] At 2020, the method may include sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. The operation of box 2020 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2020 may be provided by reference to [reference]. Figure 13 The FD Configuration Manager 1325 described is used for execution.

[0258] At point 2025, the method may include sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. Operation of block 2025 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 2025 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0259] At 2030, a first alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 2030 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2030 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0260] At 2035, a second alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein, according to the downlink format, the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 2035 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2035 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0261] At 2040, the method may include communicating with the UE according to a second configuration based on the first symbol. Operation of block 2040 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2040 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The described scheduler 1335 is used for execution.

[0262] Figure 21A flowchart illustrating a method 2100 for supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 2100 may be implemented by a network entity or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 2100 may be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 6 as well as Figures 11 to 14 The network entity described herein performs the function. In some examples, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0263] At 2105, the method may include receiving a UE capability message from the UE. The UE capability message may indicate that the UE is capable of performing SBFD communication at the UE and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration, or to fall back to the downlink or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set. The operation of block 2105 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2105 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described capability manager 1350 is used to execute this.

[0264] At 2110, the method may include sending a half-duplex symbol format indication. The half-duplex symbol format may provide an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set used for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols used for full-duplex communication at the UE, and wherein the first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has both downlink and uplink network full-duplex configurations. The operation of block 2110 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2110 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The HD Configuration Manager 1340 described is used for execution.

[0265] At 2115, the method may include sending a network full-duplex configuration to the UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating a set of symbols configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. The operation of block 2115 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2115 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The FD Configuration Manager 1325 described is used for execution.

[0266] At 2120, the method may include sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. The operation of block 2120 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2120 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The FD Configuration Manager 1325 described is used for execution.

[0267] At 2125, the method may include sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. Operation of block 2125 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2125 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0268] At 2130, a first alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 2130 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2130 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0269] At 2135, a second alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a flexible format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 2135 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2135 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0270] At 2140, a third alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to an indication that the first symbol has an updated configuration, wherein, depending on the downlink format or flexible format, the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 2140 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2140 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0271] At 2145, the method may include communicating with the UE according to a second configuration based on the first symbol. Operation of block 2145 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of operation of 2145 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described scheduler 1335 is used for execution.

[0272] Figure 22 A flowchart illustrating a method 2200 for supporting technologies for full-duplex operation of a UE according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown. Operation of method 2200 may be implemented by a network entity or its components as described herein. For example, operation of method 2200 may be implemented by, as referenced... Figures 1 to 6 as well as Figures 11 to 14 The network entity described herein performs the function. In some examples, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the network entity to perform the described function. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may use dedicated hardware to perform aspects of the described function.

[0273] At 2205, the method may include receiving a UE capability message from the UE. The UE capability message may indicate that the UE is capable of performing SBFD communication at the UE and that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network downlink and uplink SBFD configuration, to the network flexible and uplink SBFD configuration, or to the downlink, uplink, or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set. The operation of block 2205 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2205 may be provided by reference to [reference]. Figure 13 The described capability manager 1350 is used to execute this.

[0274] At 2210, the method may include sending a half-duplex symbol format indication to the UE. The half-duplex symbol format indication may provide an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set used for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of a subset of symbols used for full-duplex communication at the UE, and wherein the first symbol has a flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has both flexible and uplink network full-duplex configurations. The operation of block 2210 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2210 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The HD Configuration Manager 1340 described is used for execution.

[0275] At 2215, the method may include sending a network full-duplex configuration to the UE. The network full-duplex configuration may indicate that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity. The operation of block 2215 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2215 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The FD Configuration Manager 1325 described is used for execution.

[0276] At 2220, the method may include sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE. The UE full-duplex configuration may indicate that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols comprising some or all of the symbols in the symbol set. The operation of block 2220 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2220 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The FD Configuration Manager 1325 described is used for execution.

[0277] At 2225, the method may include sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration different from a first configuration of the first symbol. Operation of block 2225 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2225 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0278] At 2230, a first alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a flexible format in response to an indication that the first symbol has an updated configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 2230 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2230 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0279] At 2235, a second alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a flexible and uplink SBFD configuration in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein the flexible and uplink full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband, and wherein, according to the flexible format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. The operation of block 2235 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2235 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0280] At 2240, a third alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a downlink and uplink SBFD configuration in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink SBFD configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the downlink format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication. The operation of block 2240 may be performed according to the examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2240 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0281] At 2245, a fourth alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have an uplink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 2245 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2245 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0282] At 2250, a fifth alternative to the method may include updating the first symbol to have a downlink format in response to an indication that the first symbol has a second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol. The operation of block 2250 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2250 may be provided by reference to [reference needed]. Figure 13 The described dynamic FD update manager 1330 is used to execute this.

[0283] At 2255, the method may include communicating with the UE according to a second configuration based on the first symbol. Operation of block 2255 may be performed according to examples disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operation of 2255 may be derived from references... Figure 13 The described scheduler 1335 is used for execution.

[0284] The following provides an overview of the various aspects of this disclosure:

[0285] Aspect 1: A method for wireless communication at a UE, the method comprising: receiving a network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at a network entity; receiving a UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the set of symbols has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols including some or all of the symbols in the set of symbols; receiving an indication that at least a first symbol in the subset of symbols has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and communicating with the network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0286] Aspect 2: According to the method of Aspect 1, the method further includes: receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has the downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

[0287] Aspect 3: According to the method of aspect 2, the method further includes: updating the first symbol to have the downlink format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0288] Aspect 4: According to the method of aspect 2, the method further includes: in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, updating the first symbol to have the network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol, wherein, according to the network full-duplex configuration, the network entity communicates for the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates for the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0289] Aspect 5: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 4, wherein the network full-duplex configuration is a subband full-duplex configuration, wherein at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband or another component carrier of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication.

[0290] Aspect 6: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 5, wherein the UE full-duplex configuration is a sub-band full-duplex configuration, wherein at least a first sub-band of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second sub-band or another component carrier of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication.

[0291] Aspect 7: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 6, the method further comprising: sending a UE capability message, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0292] Aspect 8: The method according to Aspect 1, the method further comprising: receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein a first symbol has the flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has a downlink and uplink network full-duplex configuration, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

[0293] Aspect 9: According to the method of aspect 8, the method further includes: updating the first symbol to have the downlink format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0294] Aspect 10: According to the method of aspect 8, the method further includes: updating the first symbol to have the flexible format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0295] Aspect 11: The method according to aspect 8, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein the network entity communicates for the first symbol using full-duplex communication according to the downlink format or the flexible format, and the UE communicates for the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0296] Aspect 12: The method according to any one of Aspects 8 to 11, the method further comprising: sending a UE capability message, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing subband full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration, or to fall back to the downlink or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0297] Aspect 13: The method according to aspect 1, the method further comprising: receiving a half-duplex symbol format indication, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has the flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for sub-band full-duplex communication at the network entity to provide the first symbol having a flexible and uplink network sub-band full-duplex configuration, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for sub-band full-duplex communication at the UE.

[0298] Aspect 14: The method according to aspect 13, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the flexible format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0299] Aspect 15: The method according to aspect 13, the method further comprising: in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, wherein the flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the flexible format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0300] Aspect 16: The method according to aspect 13, the method further comprising: in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the downlink format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0301] Aspect 17: The method according to aspect 13, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the uplink format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0302] Aspect 18: The method according to aspect 13, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the downlink format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0303] Aspect 19: The method according to any one of Aspects 13 to 18, the method further comprising: sending a UE capability message, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing subband full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to a network downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, to a network flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, or to a downlink, uplink, or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0304] Aspect 20: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 19, wherein receiving the instruction comprises: receiving scheduled DCI communication, the scheduled DCI communication being scheduled as downlink or uplink communication outside a subband configured for downlink or uplink communication in the full-duplex configuration of the UE at least the first symbol.

[0305] Aspect 21: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 20, wherein receiving the indication comprises: receiving unscheduled DCI communication indicating whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or for UE half-duplex communication.

[0306] Aspect 22: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 21, wherein receiving the indication comprises: receiving a MAC-CE, the MAC-CE indicating whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or for UE half-duplex communication.

[0307] Aspect 23: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 22, wherein receiving the instruction comprises: receiving a DCI, the DCI indicating that at least the first symbol has the second configuration, the DCI being provided in group common DCI communication, DCI communication of scheduled data, DCI communication of unscheduled data, or pre-specified DCI communication associated with full-duplex communication.

[0308] Aspect 24: The method according to aspect 23, wherein the DCI indicates that one or more symbols are updated or indicates that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided.

[0309] Aspect 25: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 24, wherein receiving the indication comprises: receiving a MAC-CE indicating that at least the first symbol has the second configuration, and indicating that one or more symbols are being updated or indicating that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided.

[0310] Aspect 26: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 25, wherein receiving the indication comprises: receiving a scheduled DCI communication, the scheduled DCI communication being scheduled for channel or reference signal transmission for one or more symbols, and wherein the indication having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol is at least partially based on the scheduled channel or reference signal transmission.

[0311] Aspect 27: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 26, wherein the indication of having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the symbol subset provides one or more of the following: a change in a periodic pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset, a semi-persistent UE full-duplex configuration of the updated symbol subset, or the second configuration maintained until a subsequent update of the UE full-duplex configuration.

[0312] Aspect 28: According to the method of aspect 27, the indication includes one or more of the following: a bitmap indicating a symbol pattern having the full-duplex configuration of the UE, a predefined pattern identifier indicating the symbol pattern having the full-duplex configuration of the UE, or an offset and length of the symbol subset having the full-duplex configuration of the UE.

[0313] Aspect 29: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 28, wherein the indication of having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the subset of symbols provides the second configuration for a single timing for the subset of symbols or for multiple timings of the subset of symbols.

[0314] Aspect 30: The method according to aspect 29, wherein the indication provides an identifier for one or more symbols associated with the single timing having the second configuration, or provides a time window for the plurality of timings of a subset of symbols having the second configuration.

[0315] Aspect 31: The method according to any one of Aspects 1 to 30, wherein the first symbol is applied at least in part based on a time duration from the receipt of the indication, a time duration from the sending of an acknowledgment of the indication, a time duration indicated in configuration or control information signaling, or a time duration indicated in a reported UE capability.

[0316] Aspect 32: The method according to any one of aspects 1 to 31, wherein the indication having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the subset of symbols is applied to a CC, one or more CCs in a list of CCs, or a CC different from the CC used to provide the indication.

[0317] Aspect 33: A method for wireless communication at a network entity, the method comprising: sending a network full-duplex configuration to a UE, the network full-duplex configuration indicating that a set of symbols is configured for full-duplex communication at the network entity; sending a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the set of symbols has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the subset of symbols including some or all of the symbols in the set; sending an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the subset of symbols has a second configuration different from the first configuration of the first symbol; and communicating with the UE according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

[0318] Aspect 34: The method according to aspect 33, the method further comprising: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has the downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

[0319] Aspect 35: According to the method of aspect 34, the method further includes: updating the first symbol to have the downlink format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0320] Aspect 36: The method according to aspect 34, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein the network entity communicates for the first symbol using full-duplex communication according to the downlink format, and the UE communicates for the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0321] Aspect 37: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 36, wherein the network full-duplex configuration is a subband full-duplex configuration, wherein at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication.

[0322] Aspect 38: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 37, wherein the UE full-duplex configuration is a subband full-duplex configuration, wherein at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband or another component carrier of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication.

[0323] Aspect 39: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 38, the method further comprising: receiving a UE capability message from the UE, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to a half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0324] Aspect 40: The method according to aspect 33, the method further comprising: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE, and wherein the first symbol has the flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has downlink and uplink network full-duplex configurations.

[0325] Aspect 41: The method according to aspect 40, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the downlink format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0326] Aspect 42: According to the method of aspect 40, the method further includes: updating the first symbol to have the flexible format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0327] Aspect 43: The method according to aspect 40, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol in response to the indication having the updated configuration for the first symbol, wherein the network entity communicates for the first symbol using full-duplex communication according to the downlink format or the flexible format, and the UE communicates for the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0328] Aspect 44: The method according to any one of Aspects 40 to 43, the method further comprising: receiving a UE capability message from the UE, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing subband full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration, or to fall back to the downlink or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0329] Aspect 45: The method according to aspect 33, the method further comprising: sending a half-duplex symbol format indication to the UE, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE, and wherein the first symbol has the flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has both flexible and uplink network full-duplex configurations.

[0330] Aspect 46: The method according to aspect 45, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the flexible format in response to the instruction regarding the updated configuration of the first symbol, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

[0331] Aspect 47: The method according to aspect 45, further comprising: in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, wherein the flexible and uplink full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the flexible format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0332] Aspect 48: The method according to aspect 45, the method further comprising: in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, updating the first symbol to have a downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the downlink format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0333] Aspect 49: The method according to aspect 45, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the uplink format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0334] Aspect 50: The method according to aspect 45, the method further comprising: updating the first symbol to have the downlink format in response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

[0335] Aspect 51: The method according to any one of Aspects 45 to 50, the method further comprising: receiving a UE capability message from the UE, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing subband full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to a network downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, to a network flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, or to a downlink, uplink, or flexible format half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

[0336] Aspect 52: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 51, wherein sending the indication comprises: sending scheduled DCI communication, the scheduled DCI communication being scheduled outside a subband of downlink or uplink communication configured for at least the first symbol of the UE full-duplex configuration.

[0337] Aspect 53: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 52, wherein sending the indication comprises: sending unscheduled DCI communication indicating whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or for UE half-duplex communication.

[0338] Aspect 54: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 53, wherein sending the indication comprises: sending a MAC-CE, the MAC-CE indicating whether the first symbol is to be used for UE full-duplex communication or for UE half-duplex communication.

[0339] Aspect 55: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 54, wherein sending the indication comprises: sending a DCI, the DCI indicating that at least the first symbol has the second configuration, the DCI being provided in group common DCI communication, DCI communication of scheduled data, DCI communication of unscheduled data, or pre-specified DCI communication associated with full-duplex communication.

[0340] Aspect 56: According to the method of aspect 55, wherein the DCI indicates that one or more symbols are updated or indicates that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided.

[0341] Aspect 57: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 56, wherein sending the indication comprises: sending a MAC-CE indicating that at least the first symbol has the second configuration, and indicating that one or more symbols are being updated or indicating that the second configuration is valid before a subsequently updated configuration is provided.

[0342] Aspect 58: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 57, wherein sending the indication comprises: sending a scheduled DCI communication, the scheduled DCI communication being scheduled for channel or reference signal transmission for one or more symbols, and wherein the indication having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol is at least partially based on the scheduled channel or reference signal transmission.

[0343] Aspect 59: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 58, wherein the indication of having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the symbol subset provides one or more of the following: a change in a periodic pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset, a semi-persistent UE full-duplex configuration of the updated symbol subset, or the second configuration maintained until a subsequent update of the UE full-duplex configuration.

[0344] Aspect 60: The method according to aspect 59, wherein the indication includes one or more of the following: a bitmap indicating a symbol pattern having the full-duplex configuration of the UE, a predefined pattern identifier indicating the symbol pattern having the full-duplex configuration of the UE, or an offset and length of the symbol subset having the full-duplex configuration of the UE.

[0345] Aspect 61: The method according to any one of aspects 33 to 60, wherein the indication of having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the subset of symbols provides the second configuration for a single timing for the subset of symbols or for multiple timings of the subset of symbols.

[0346] Aspect 62: According to the method of aspect 61, wherein the indication provides an identifier for one or more symbols associated with the single timing having the second configuration, or provides a time window for the plurality of timings of a subset of symbols having the second configuration.

[0347] Aspect 63: The method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 62, wherein the first symbol is applied at least in part based on a time duration from the receipt of the indication, a time duration from the sending of an acknowledgment of the indication, a time duration indicated in configuration or control information signaling, or a time duration indicated in a reported UE capability.

[0348] Aspect 64: The method according to any one of aspects 33 to 63, wherein the indication having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the subset of symbols is applied to a CC, one or more CCs in a CC list, or a CC different from the CC used to provide the indication.

[0349] Aspect 65: A UE for wireless communication, the UE comprising: one or more memories storing processor-executable code; and one or more processors coupled to the one or more memories and capable of operating individually or jointly to execute the code to cause the UE to perform a method according to any one of aspects 1 to 32.

[0350] Aspect 66: A UE for wireless communication, the UE comprising at least one component for performing the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 32.

[0351] Aspect 67: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code including instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to any one of aspects 1 to 32.

[0352] Aspect 68: A network entity for wireless communication, the network entity comprising: one or more memories storing processor-executable code; and one or more processors coupled to the one or more memories and capable of operating individually or jointly to execute the code to cause the network entity to perform a method according to any one of Aspects 33 to 64.

[0353] Aspect 69: A network entity for wireless communication, the network entity comprising at least one component for performing the method according to any one of aspects 33 to 64.

[0354] Aspect 70: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code including instructions executable by a processor to perform the method according to any one of aspects 33 to 64.

[0355] It should be noted that the methods described herein describe possible specific implementations, and the operations and steps can be rearranged or otherwise modified, and other specific implementations are also possible. Furthermore, aspects from two or more of these methods can be combined.

[0356] While aspects of LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR systems may be described for illustrative purposes, and the terms LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR may be used in most of the description, the techniques described herein are also applicable to networks other than LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR networks. For example, the techniques described are applicable to a variety of other wireless communication systems, such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and other systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0357] The information and signals described herein can be represented using any of a variety of different techniques and skills. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips mentioned throughout the description can be represented by voltage, current, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or magnetic particles, light fields or optical particles, or any combination thereof.

[0358] The various exemplary blocks and components described herein can be implemented or performed using a general-purpose processor, DSP, ASIC, CPU, FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic device, discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof, designed to perform the functions described herein. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in alternative embodiments, a processor may be any processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors cooperating with a DSP core, or any other such configuration). Any function or operation described herein that can be performed by a processor may be performed by multiple processors capable of performing the described functions or operations individually or jointly.

[0359] The functions described herein can be implemented using hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software executed by a processor, the functions can be stored as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium or transmitted using one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Other examples and specific implementations are within the scope of this disclosure and the appended claims. For example, due to the nature of software, the functions described herein can be implemented using software executed by a processor, hardware, firmware, hardwiring, or any combination of these. Features implementing the functions can also be physically located in various locations, including various portions distributed such that the functions are implemented in different physical locations.

[0360] Computer-readable media includes both non-transitory computer storage media and communication media, encompassing any medium that facilitates the transfer of a computer program from one location to another. Non-transitory storage media can be any available medium accessible by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. By way of example, and not limitation, non-transitory computer-readable media may include RAM, ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compressed optical disc (CD) ROM or other optical disc storage devices, magnetic disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transitory medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code components in the form of instructions or data structures, and accessible by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. Furthermore, any connection is appropriately referred to as computer-readable media. For example, if software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included within the definition of computer-readable media. As used herein, disks and optical discs include CDs, laser discs, optical discs, digital multifunction discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs. Disks can magnetically reproduce data, and optical discs can optically reproduce data using lasers. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media. Any function or operation described herein that can be performed by memory can be performed by multiple memories capable of performing the described function or operation individually or jointly.

[0361] As used herein, the word "or" in a list of items (e.g., a list of items accompanied by phrases such as "at least one of" or "one or more of") in the claims indicates an inclusive list, such that a list of at least one of, for example, A, B, or C means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Furthermore, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should not be construed as a reference to a closed set of conditions. For example, an example step described as "based on condition A" could be based on both condition A and condition B without departing from the scope of this disclosure. In other words, as used herein, the phrase "based on" should be interpreted in the same manner as the phrase "at least partially based on".

[0362] As used herein, including in claims, the article “a” preceding a noun is open-ended and is understood to refer to “at least one” or “one or more” of those nouns. Therefore, the terms “a,” “at least one,” “one or more,” and “at least one of one or more” are interchangeable. For example, where a claim enumerates “components” performing one or more functions, each of the individual functions may be performed by a single component or by any combination of multiple components. Thus, the term “component” having a characteristic or performing a function may refer to “at least one of one or more components” having a particular characteristic or performing a particular function. Subsequent references to a component introduced with the article “a” using the terms “the” or “the” can refer to any or all of the one or more components. For example, a component introduced with the article “a” can be understood to mean “one or more components,” and subsequent reference to “the component” in a claim can be understood as equivalent to referring to “at least one of the one or more components.” Similarly, subsequent references to a component introduced with the terms “the” or “the” as “one or more components” can refer to any or all of the one or more components. For example, reference to "the one or more components" in the subsequent claims can be understood as equivalent to reference to "at least one of the one or more components".

[0363] The term "determine" encompasses a variety of actions, and therefore, "determine" can include calculation, computation, processing, derivation, investigation, lookup (such as by searching in a table, database, or other data structure), identification, and similar actions. Furthermore, "determine" can include receiving (e.g., receiving information), accessing (e.g., accessing data stored in memory), etc. Moreover, "determine" can include parsing, obtaining, selecting, choosing, building, and other similar actions.

[0364] In the accompanying drawings, similar components or features may have the same reference numerals. Furthermore, various components of the same type can be distinguished by adding a dash after the reference numeral and a second reference numeral to differentiate them. If only the first reference numeral is used in the description, the description can be applied to any of the similar components having the same first reference numeral, regardless of the second or other subsequent reference numerals.

[0365] The description herein, illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes an example configuration and does not represent all achievable examples or those within the scope of the claims. The term "example" as used herein means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration," not "preferred" or "advantageous over other examples." The detailed description includes specific details used to provide an understanding of the described techniques. However, these techniques can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concept of the described examples.

[0366] The description herein is provided to enable those skilled in the art to implement or use this disclosure. Various modifications to this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should be granted the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A user equipment (UE), the user equipment (UE) comprising: One or more memories, wherein the one or more memories store processor-executable code; and One or more processors, coupled to one or more memories and capable of operating individually or jointly to execute the code to enable the UE: Receive network full-duplex configuration, the set of network full-duplex configuration indicator symbols being configured for full-duplex communication at network entities; Receive UE full-duplex configuration, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; Receive an indication that at least a first symbol in the said subset of symbols has a second configuration that is different from the first configuration of the first symbol; as well as Communicate with the network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

2. The UE of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: A half-duplex symbol format indication is received, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has the downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

3. The UE of claim 2, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have the downlink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

4. The UE of claim 2, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have the network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol, wherein, according to the network full-duplex configuration, the network entity communicates for the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates for the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

5. The UE according to claim 1, wherein the network full-duplex configuration is a subband full-duplex configuration, wherein at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband or another component carrier of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication.

6. The UE according to claim 1, wherein the UE full-duplex configuration is a subband full-duplex configuration, wherein at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband or another component carrier of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication.

7. The UE of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: Send a UE capability message, the UE capability message indicating that the UE is capable of performing full-duplex communication at the UE, and indicating that the UE is capable of updating the UE full-duplex configuration of one or more symbols to fall back to the network full-duplex configuration or to fall back to the half-duplex symbol format configuration associated with the symbol set.

8. The UE of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: A half-duplex symbol format indication is received, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein a first symbol has the flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and the first symbol has a downlink and uplink network full-duplex configuration, wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

9. The UE of claim 8, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have the downlink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

10. The UE of claim 8, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have the flexible format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

11. The UE of claim 8, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have the network full-duplex configuration indicated for the first symbol, wherein the network entity communicates using full-duplex communication for the first symbol according to the downlink format or the flexible format, and the UE communicates using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

12. The UE of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: A half-duplex symbol format indication is received, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has the flexible format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for sub-band full-duplex communication at the network entity to provide the first symbol having a flexible and uplink network sub-band full-duplex configuration, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for sub-band full-duplex communication at the UE.

13. The UE of claim 12, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have the flexible format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

14. The UE of claim 12, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have a flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, wherein the flexible and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more flexible subbands outside the uplink subband within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the flexible format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

15. The UE of claim 12, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly further operable to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have a downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration, wherein the downlink and uplink subband full-duplex configuration provides an uplink subband and one or more downlink subbands within at least one carrier bandwidth, and wherein, according to the downlink format, the network entity communicates with respect to the first symbol using full-duplex communication, and the UE communicates with respect to the first symbol using half-duplex communication.

16. The UE of claim 12, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly further operable to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have the uplink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

17. The UE of claim 12, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly capable of further operating to execute the code to cause the UE to: In response to the indication that the first symbol has the second configuration, the first symbol is updated to have the downlink format, wherein both the network entity and the UE communicate using half-duplex communication for the first symbol.

18. The UE according to claim 1, wherein, In order to receive the instruction, the one or more processors can operate individually or jointly to execute the code to enable the UE to: Receive scheduling downlink control information (DCI) communication, the scheduling downlink control information (DCI) communication being scheduled outside the subband of downlink or uplink communication configured for at least the first symbol of the UE full-duplex configuration.

19. The UE according to claim 1, wherein, In order to receive the instruction, the one or more processors can operate individually or jointly to execute the code to enable the UE to: The receiver receives a Media Access Control (MAC) element (CE), which indicates whether the first symbol should be used for UE full-duplex communication or UE half-duplex communication.

20. The UE of claim 1, wherein the indication of having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the symbol subset provides one or more of the following: a change in a periodic pattern of the UE full-duplex configuration of the symbol subset, a semi-persistent UE full-duplex configuration for updating the symbol subset, or the second configuration maintained until a subsequent update to the UE full-duplex configuration.

21. The UE of claim 1, wherein the indication of the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the symbol subset provides the second configuration for a single timing for the symbol subset or for multiple timings of the symbol subset.

22. The UE of claim 1, wherein the indication having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the symbol subset is applied to a component carrier (CC), one or more CCs in a CC list, or a CC different from the CC used to provide the indication.

23. A network entity, the network entity comprising: One or more memories, wherein the one or more memories store processor-executable code; and One or more processors, coupled to one or more memories and capable of operating individually or jointly to execute the code to enable the network entity: Send a network full-duplex configuration to the user equipment (UE), the network full-duplex configuration indicator symbol set being configured for full-duplex communication at the network entity; Send a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; Send an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration that is different from the first configuration of the first symbol; as well as The UE communicates with the first symbol according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

24. The network entity of claim 23, wherein the one or more processors are individually or jointly further operable to execute the code to cause the network entity to: A half-duplex symbol format indication is sent, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has the downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

25. The network entity of claim 23, wherein the network full-duplex configuration is a subband full-duplex configuration, wherein at least a first subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for downlink communication, and at least a second subband of the component carrier bandwidth is configured for uplink communication.

26. The network entity according to claim 23, wherein, In order to send the instruction, the one or more processors can operate individually or jointly to execute the code to enable the network entity to: Sending scheduled downlink control information (DCI) communication, the scheduled downlink control information (DCI) communication being scheduled outside the subband of downlink or uplink communication configured for at least the first symbol of the UE full-duplex configuration.

27. The network entity of claim 23, wherein the indication having the second configuration with respect to at least the first symbol in the subset of symbols is applied to a component carrier (CC), one or more CCs in a CC list, or a CC different from the CC used to provide the indication.

28. A method for conducting wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: Receive network full-duplex configuration, the set of network full-duplex configuration indicator symbols being configured for full-duplex communication at network entities; Receive UE full-duplex configuration, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; Receive an indication that at least a first symbol in the said subset of symbols has a second configuration that is different from the first configuration of the first symbol; as well as Communicate with the network entity according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

29. The method according to claim 28, further comprising: A half-duplex symbol format indication is received, the half-duplex symbol format indication indicating an uplink format, a downlink format, or a flexible format for each symbol in the symbol set, wherein the first symbol has the downlink format in the half-duplex symbol format indication, and wherein the network full-duplex configuration updates the half-duplex symbol format indication of the symbol set for full-duplex communication at the network entity, and the UE full-duplex configuration corresponds to the network full-duplex configuration of the subset of symbols for full-duplex communication at the UE.

30. A method for conducting wireless communication at a network entity, the method comprising: Send a network full-duplex configuration to the user equipment (UE), the network full-duplex configuration indicator symbol set being configured for full-duplex communication at the network entity; Send a UE full-duplex configuration to the UE, the UE full-duplex configuration indicating that at least a subset of the symbol set has a first configuration for full-duplex communication at the UE, the symbol subset including some or all of the symbols in the symbol set; Send an indication to the UE that at least a first symbol in the symbol subset has a second configuration that is different from the first configuration of the first symbol; as well as The UE communicates with the first symbol according to the second configuration of the first symbol.

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