Private zone protection for wireless network sensing services

Abstract

Embodiments of the application relate to private zone protection for wireless network sensing services. A method in a user equipment device includes receiving, by the user equipment device, a no-sensing zone policy for the user equipment device, the no-sensing policy specifying a private zone; storing the no-sensing zone policy for the user equipment device; and determining, based on the no-sensing zone policy, a sensing configuration for the user equipment device, the sensing configuration corresponding to the private zone.

Description

Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] The following applications are relevant: U.S. Provisional Application with Agent File Number 332331-US-PSP(44665-516), U.S. Provisional Application with Agent File Number 335163-US-PSP(44665-517), and U.S. Provisional Application with Agent File Number 335164-US-PSP(44665-518). Technical Field

[0002] Various example embodiments generally relate to sensing services provided by a wireless network, and more specifically to the protection of private areas for sensing services provided by a wireless network. Background Technology

[0003] Wireless networks offer significant advantages to user mobility. The ability to remain connected while on the move not only benefits the user but also contributes to greater efficiency and productivity across society. Furthermore, the extensive geographical coverage provided by wireless network infrastructure and user equipment offers new opportunities for technological innovation to serve a wide geographical area. Therefore, continuous focus on improving wireless networking technologies and services is essential. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a method includes: accessing information indicating a private area via network function access; determining at least one of the following based on the information indicating the private area: a sensorless area policy for a network node, a sensorless area policy for a user equipment device, a sensing configuration for a network node, or a sensing configuration for a user equipment device; and sending at least one of the following: a sensorless area policy for a network node, a sensorless area policy for a user equipment device, a sensing configuration for a network node, or a sensing configuration for a user equipment device.

[0005] In one aspect of the method, the method may further include: identifying network nodes based on information indicating private areas.

[0006] In one aspect of the method, the method may further include: identifying a second network node based on information indicating a private area; determining a sensing configuration for the second network node based on the information indicating the private area; and sending the sensing configuration for the second network node.

[0007] In one aspect of the method, the sensing configuration for the network node may differ from the sensing configuration for the second network node, and the first and second network nodes may be configured for multi-base sensing.

[0008] In one aspect of the method, the sensing configuration for the second network node may include at least one of the following: a sending configuration or a receiving configuration.

[0009] In one aspect of the method, the sensing configuration for a network node may include at least one of the following: a sending configuration or a receiving configuration.

[0010] In one aspect of the method, the sensing configuration for the user equipment device may include at least one of the following: a transmission configuration or a reception configuration.

[0011] In one aspect of the method, the transmit configuration or receive configuration may specify at least one of the following: at least one beam corresponding to the private area, a transmit power threshold, a threshold for the range value in the periodogram, an angle of arrival, or a reflection signal delay estimate.

[0012] In one aspect of the method, the method may further include: receiving location information for the user equipment device from the user equipment device; and updating the sensing configuration for the network node based on the location information.

[0013] In one aspect of the method, the method may further include: receiving information indicating a private area from a second network function by a network function, wherein the information indicating the private area includes at least one of the following: geographical information of the private area, or timing information on when sensing is permitted or not permitted.

[0014] In one aspect of this method, the second network function can be one of the following: Network Exposure Function (NEF) or Unified Data Management Function (UDM).

[0015] According to various aspects of this disclosure, an apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least any of the aforementioned methods.

[0016] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of the device, cause the device to perform at least any of the aforementioned methods.

[0017] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a method includes: receiving, by a network node, one of: a sensorless area policy for the network node, or a sensing configuration for the network node, the sensing configuration corresponding to a private area; upon receiving the sensorless area policy for the network node, determining the sensing configuration for the network node; and storing at least one of: the sensorless area policy for the network node, or the sensing configuration for the network node.

[0018] In one aspect of the method, the method may further include configuring at least one of the following based on the sensing configuration for the network node: a transmission configuration corresponding to a private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to a private area.

[0019] In one aspect of the method, the transmission configuration corresponding to the private area can specify at least one beam corresponding to the private area.

[0020] In one aspect of this method, the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region can specify a transmission power threshold.

[0021] In one aspect of the method, the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region can specify a threshold for the range value in the periodic graph.

[0022] In one aspect of this method, the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region can specify the angle of arrival.

[0023] In one aspect of this method, the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area can specify the estimated delay of the reflected signal.

[0024] According to various aspects of this disclosure, an apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least any of the aforementioned methods.

[0025] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a non-transitory processor-readable medium storage instruction, when executed by at least one processor of the device, causes the device to perform at least any of the aforementioned methods.

[0026] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a method includes: receiving a sensorless region policy for a user equipment device, the sensorless region policy specifying a private region; storing the sensorless region policy for the user equipment device; and determining a sensing configuration for the user equipment device based on the sensorless region policy, the sensing configuration corresponding to the private region.

[0027] In another aspect of this method, the sensing configuration can also be determined based on the location of the user equipment device.

[0028] In one aspect of the method, the sensing configuration for a network node may include at least one of the following: a transmission configuration corresponding to a private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to a private area.

[0029] In one aspect of the method, the transmission configuration corresponding to the private area can specify at least one beam corresponding to the private area.

[0030] In one aspect of this method, the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region can specify a transmission power threshold.

[0031] In one aspect of this method, the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region can specify a threshold for the range value in the periodic graph.

[0032] In one aspect of this method, the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region can specify the angle of arrival.

[0033] In one aspect of this method, the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area can specify the estimated delay of the reflected signal.

[0034] In one aspect of the method, the method may further include: sending a request for private zone information to a network node, wherein a non-sensing zone policy is received in response to the request.

[0035] According to various aspects of this disclosure, an apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least any of the aforementioned methods.

[0036] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of the device, cause the device to perform at least any of the aforementioned methods.

[0037] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a method includes: receiving a sensing configuration for a user equipment device corresponding to a private region; and configuring at least one of the following based on the sensing configuration for the user equipment device: a transmission configuration corresponding to the private region, or a reception configuration corresponding to the private region.

[0038] In one aspect of this method, the sensing configuration can be determined by network functions based on the location of the user equipment device.

[0039] In one aspect of the method, the transmission configuration corresponding to the private area can specify at least one beam corresponding to the private area.

[0040] In one aspect of this method, the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region can specify a transmission power threshold.

[0041] In one aspect of this method, the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region can specify a threshold for the range value in the periodic graph.

[0042] In one aspect of this method, the angle of arrival can be specified for the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area.

[0043] In one aspect of this method, the received configuration corresponding to the private area can specify the estimated delay of the reflected signal.

[0044] According to various aspects of this disclosure, an apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least any of the aforementioned methods.

[0045] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a non-transitory processor-readable medium storage instruction, when executed by at least one processor of the device, causes the device to perform at least any of the aforementioned methods.

[0046] The independent claims are provided with respect to several aspects. Additional aspects are defined in the dependent claims. Attached Figure Description

[0047] Some exemplary embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a diagram of an example embodiment of wireless networking between a network system and a user equipment (UE) according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is a diagram of an example component of a network system according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example use case of a user equipment and / or radio access network (RAN) node assisting in sensing the flight trajectory of a UAV according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating another example use case in which a user equipment and a RAN node cooperate in sensing, according to one exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating another example use case in which a user device detects a person, according to one exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a signal for a sensing network system according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a permissible sensing area and a permissible sensing area according to one aspect of this disclosure; Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an example of operations for determining and implementing a senseless area (NoSA) strategy according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of an implementation of the NoSA strategy based on an exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating an example of determining and implementing a NoSA policy involving a user equipment (UE) according to one aspect of this disclosure; Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating an example of determining and implementing a NoSA strategy involving a single-base RAN node, according to one aspect of this disclosure; Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating another example of determining and implementing a NoSA policy involving a user equipment (UE) according to one exemplary aspect of this disclosure; Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating an example of determining and implementing a NoSA strategy involving multi-base RAN nodes according to one aspect of this disclosure; Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of a Sensing Management Function (SeMF) based on an illustrative aspect of this disclosure; and Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a component of a user equipment or a component of a network device, according to one aspect of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0049] This disclosure relates to the protection of private areas in conjunction with sensing services provided by a wireless network. In various aspects of this disclosure, the network system is able to avoid sensing and scanning of private areas. Specifically, the Sensing Management Function (SeMF) can configure the base stations (BS, e.g., RAN nodes) and / or user equipment (UEs) involved in the sensing process to avoid sensing private areas.

[0050] In various aspects of this disclosure, Private Area Map (PAM) information is introduced, which can be used to describe mapping information (e.g., geographic boundaries / coordinates) of areas owned by private entities, people, and private or sensitive organizations (e.g., companies, military, sensitive governments, etc.). Examples of private areas are people's homes, apartments, company properties, and buildings. The Private Area Map (PAM) information can be stored in a Sensing Management Function (SeMF) and can be provided by external entities (e.g., Application Function (AF)) and / or by the Mobile Network Operator (MNO)).

[0051] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed aspects. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the aspects can be practiced without one or more of these specific details or using other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures associated with the transmitter, receiver, or transceiver are not shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the aspects.

[0052] Throughout this specification, references to "an aspect" or "an aspect" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that aspect is included in at least one aspect. Therefore, the phrases "in an aspect" or "in one aspect" appearing in various places throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same aspect. Furthermore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be combined in one or more aspects in any suitable manner.

[0053] The embodiments described in this disclosure can be implemented in wireless networking devices, such as, but not limited to, devices utilizing Global Microwave Access Interoperability (WiMAX), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM, 2G), GSM EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN), General Packet Radio Service (GRPS), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System based on Basic Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA) (UMTS, 3G), High-Speed ​​Packet Access (HSPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Advanced LTE, Enhanced LTE (eLTE), 5G New Radio (5G NR), 5G Advanced, 6G (and higher), and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), and other wireless networking systems. The term 'eLTE' here refers to LTE evolution connected to a 5G core. LTE is also referred to as Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access (EUTRA) or Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (EUTRAN).

[0054] This disclosure relates to network services that utilize extensive geographic coverage of wireless networking infrastructure and user equipment (UE) to provide sensing services. These network services will be referred to herein as “Sensing Management Function” or “SeMF”, and as described herein, can be implemented in the core network of the wireless network. As explained in more detail below, the network services are based on collaboration between the wireless network infrastructure and the UE. In each aspect, a sensing-capable UE can be invoked by the SeMF to perform sensing and report the sensed data to the SeMF. In each aspect, the SeMF can invoke the UE to transmit signals for sensing by network nodes (e.g., gNBs), and the network nodes can report the sensed data to the SeMF. In each aspect, the SeMF can invoke the UE to sense signals transmitted by network nodes and report the sensed data to the SeMF. The terms Sensing Management Function and SeMF are merely examples of names for network functions. It is contemplated that the network function can be referred to by any other name, or can be implemented as any other network function.

[0055] UE sensing capabilities may include one or more of the following: indications of parameters / characteristics / types of sensing data that can be collected by the UE, and (if available) information about the granularity of the collected sensing data; indications of available sensing resources; local processing capabilities for sensing measurements / data; UE obfuscation capabilities for sensing measurements / data; indications of supported sensing services; indications of sensing using uplink (UL) and / or downlink (DL) pilot or reference signals for channel parameter estimation; indications of sensing using data or user plane signals for channel parameter estimation; indications of the (maximum) number of sensing resources (e.g., DL and / or UL sensing reference signals, data, or user plane signals) supported by the corresponding UE ID per sensing frequency layer; indications of the number of sensing frequency layers in a specific frequency band; indications of supported frequency bands for sensing (e.g., center frequency, bandwidth, 3GPP NR FR1 (n1, n3, n77, etc.), 3GPP NR FR2 (n257, n258, etc.)); and supported frequency ranges for sensing (e.g., 600 MHz to 6...). (GHz, 24 GHz to 71 GHz), supporting radio access technology for sensing, maximum Tx power, supported bandwidth, sensing signal interval, etc.

[0056] In various aspects, one or more network subscriptions can be specifically implemented by registering a UE in the sensing service. SeMF can operate as a sensing service provider for application functions in the core network and / or as an application in a UE, or otherwise as an application operating as a sensing service consumer. These and other aspects are described in detail below.

[0057] This disclosure may use the term "serving network device" to refer to a network node or network device (or part thereof) serving a UE. As used herein, the terms "sent to," "received from," and "cooperate with" (and variations thereof) include communication that may or may not involve communication through one or more intermediate devices or nodes. The term "acquire" (and variations thereof) includes acquiring in a first instance or re-acquiring after a first instance. The term "connection" may mean a physical connection or a logical connection.

[0058] As used herein, the term "apparatus" refers to and includes a physical implementation that may include a housing and / or components, or may include more than one housing and / or components. In the case of more than one housing and / or components, the multiple housings and / or components of the apparatus may be co-located or may be geographically separated.

[0059] This disclosure uses 5G NR as an example of a wireless network, and may use smartphones and / or IoT devices as examples of UEs. It should be understood that such examples are merely illustrative, and this disclosure applies to other wireless networks and user equipment.

[0060] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of wireless networking between network system 100 and user equipment (UE) 150. Network system 100 may include one or more network nodes 120, one or more servers 110, and / or one or more network devices 130 (e.g., physical infrastructure). Network node 120 will be described in more detail below. As used herein, the term "network apparatus" may refer to any component of network system 100, such as server 110, network node 120, network device 130, any of the foregoing components, and / or any other component of network system 100. Examples of network apparatus include, but are not limited to, apparatus for implementing aspects of 5G NR, aspects of the radio access network (RAN), or aspects of the core network, etc. This disclosure describes embodiments relating to 5G NR and embodiments relating to aspects defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). However, embodiments related to other wireless networking technologies are contemplated to be included within the scope of this disclosure.

[0061] The following description provides further details of examples of network nodes. In a 5G NR network, a gNodeB (also known as a gNB) may include, for example, a node that provides NR user plane and control plane protocol termination to the UE and connects to the 5G core (5GC) via an NG interface, for example, according to Section 3.2 of 3GPP TS 38.300 V16.6.0 (2021-06), which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0062] gNB supports various protocol layers, such as Layer 1 (L1) - the physical layer, Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3).

[0063] NR's Layer 2 (L2) is divided into the following sublayers: Medium Access Control (MAC), Radio Link Control (RLC), Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP), and Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), among which, for example: The physical layer provides the transmission channel for the MAC sublayer; The MAC sublayer provides logical channels to the RLC sublayer; The RLC sublayer provides the RLC channel to the PDCP sublayer; The PDCP sublayer provides radio bearers to the SDAP sublayer; The SDAP sublayer provides 5GC quality of service (QoS) flows; The control channels include the Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH) and the Physical Control Channel (PCCH).

[0064] Layer 3 (L3) includes, for example, Radio Resource Control (RRC), as per Section 6 of 3GPP TS 38.300 V16.6.0 (2021-06), which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0065] The gNB Central Unit (gNB-CU) includes logical nodes that host the gNB's Radio Resource Control (RRC), Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), and Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) protocols, or the en-gNB's RRC and PDCP protocols, and controls the operation of one or more gNB Distributed Units (gNB-DUs). The gNB-CU terminates the F1 interface connected to the gNB-DU. The gNB-CU may also be referred to herein as a CU, Central Unit, Centralized Unit, or Control Unit.

[0066] A gNB Distributed Unit (gNB-DU) comprises a logical node that hosts the radio link control (RLC), media access control (MAC), and physical (PHY) layers of a gNB or en-gNB, and its operation is partially controlled by the gNB-CU. One gNB-DU supports one or more cells. A unit is supported by only one gNB-DU. The gNB-DU terminates the F1 interface connected to the gNB-CU. The gNB-DU may also be referred to herein as a DU or Distributed Unit.

[0067] As used herein, the term "network node" can refer to any one or any combination of gNB, gNB-CU, or gNB-DU. RAN (Radio Access Network) nodes or network nodes (such as, for example, gNB, gNB-CU, or gNB-DU, or portions thereof) can be implemented using means, for example, having at least one processor and / or at least one memory having processor-readable instructions ("program") configured to support and / or provide and / or process CU and / or DU-related functions and / or features and / or at least one protocol (sub)layer (e.g., layer 2 and / or layer 3) of the RAN (Radio Access Network). Different functional splits between central and distributed units are possible. The following will combine... Figure 15 Examples describing such devices and components.

[0068] The gNB-CU and gNB-DU portions can, for example, be co-located or physically separated. The gNB-DU can even be further divided into two parts, for example, one part including processing equipment and the other including an antenna. The Central Unit (CU) can also be referred to as a Baseband Unit / Radio Equipment Controller / Cloud-RAN / Virtual-RAN (BBU / REC / C-RAN / V-RAN), Open-RAN (O-RAN), or a portion thereof. The Distributed Unit (DU) can also be referred to as a Remote Radio Head / Remote Radio Unit / Radio Equipment / Radio Unit (RRH / RRU / RE / RU), or a portion thereof. In the various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure below, a network node supporting at least one of the Central Unit functions or Layer 3 protocols of a radio access network can be, for example, a gNB-CU. Similarly, a network node supporting at least one of the Distributed Unit functions or Layer 2 protocols of a radio access network can be, for example, a gNB-DU.

[0069] A gNB-CU can support one or more gNB-DUs. A gNB-DU can support one or more cells, and therefore can support serving cells for user equipment (UE) or candidate cells for handover, dual connectivity and / or carrier aggregation and other procedures.

[0070] User equipment (UE) 150 may be or include wireless or mobile devices, devices having a radio interface for interacting with a RAN (Radio Access Network), smartphones, in-vehicle devices, IoT devices, or M2M devices, and other types of user equipment. Such a UE 150 may include: at least one processor; and at least one memory including program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, together with the at least one processor, to enable the device to perform at least certain operations, such as, for example, an RRC connection to the RAN. Figure 11 Examples of components describing the UE are provided. In an embodiment, UE 150 may be configured to generate messages (e.g., including a cell ID) to be transmitted via radio to the RAN (e.g., to and communicating with the serving cell). In an embodiment, UE 150 may generate, transmit, and receive RRC messages containing one or more RRC PDUs (Packet Data Units). Those skilled in the art will understand the RRC protocol and other processes that the UE may perform.

[0071] Continue to refer to Figure 1In an example of a 5G NR network, network system 100 provides one or more cells that define the coverage area of ​​network system 100. As described above, network system 100 may include a gNB of the 5G NR network, or may include any other means configured to control radio communications and manage radio resources within the cells. As used herein, the term "resource" may refer to radio resources such as resource blocks (RBs), physical resource blocks (PRBs), radio frames, subframes, time slots, subbands, frequency regions, subcarriers, beams, etc. In embodiments, network node 120 may be referred to as a base station.

[0072] As used herein, the terms “RAN node” and “base station” are used interchangeably.

[0073] Figure 1 Examples are provided, and are merely illustrative of network system 100 and UE 150. Those skilled in the art will understand that network system 100 includes... Figure 1 Components not shown in the diagram, and it will be understood that other user equipment can communicate with network system 100.

[0074] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A block diagram of example components of network system 100. A 5G NR network can be described as an example of network system 100, and the aspects described below are intended to apply to other types of network systems as well. The network system can be configured according to... Figure 1 The signals and connections shown operate to enable UE 150 to communicate with network system 100 via radio access network 225. Furthermore, the network system can be divided into user plane components and functions and control plane components and functions, as shown and described herein. Unless otherwise stated, the terms “component,” “function,” and “service” are used interchangeably herein and can refer to instructions executed by and implemented by one or more processors.

[0075] The following describes example functionality of the components. This example functionality is merely illustrative, and it should be understood that additional operations and functions can be performed by the components described herein. Furthermore, connections between components can be virtual connections based on service interfaces, allowing any component to communicate with any other component. In this way, any component can act as a service "producer" for any other component acting as a service "consumer" to provide services for network functions.

[0076] For example, a core network 210 is described in the control plane of the network system. The core network 210 includes an Authentication Server Function (AUSF) 211, an Access and Mobility Function (AMF) 212, and a Session Management Function (SMF) 213. The core network 210 also includes a Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) 214, a Network Exposure Function (NEF) 215, a Network Repository Function (NRF) 216, and a Unified Data Management Function (UDM) 217, which may include a Unified Data Repository (UDR) 224.

[0077] The additional components and functions of the core network 210 include application functions (AF) 218, policy control functions (PCF) 219, location management functions (LMF) 220, sense management functions (SeMF) 221, management data analysis functions (MDAF) 222, and operation and management functions (OAM) 223.

[0078] The user plane includes UE 150, Radio Access Network (RAN) 225, User Plane Functions (UPF) 226, and Data Network (DN) 227. RAN 225 may include a combination of... Figure 1 The RAN 225 describes one or more components, such as one or more network nodes. However, the RAN 225 may not be limited to such components. The UPF 226 provides connectivity for data transmitted through the RAN 225. For example, DN226 identifies services from service providers, Internet access, and third-party services.

[0079] AMF 212 handles connectivity and mobility tasks. AUSF 211 receives authentication requests from AMF 212 and interacts with UDM 217 to authenticate and verify network responses to determine successful authentication. SMF 213 performs Packet Data Unit (PDU) session management and manages session context with UPF 226.

[0080] NSSF 214 can select a Network Slice Instance (NSI) and determine the allowed Network Slice Selection Help Information (NSSAI). This selection and determination are used to set up AMF 212 to provide services to UE 150. NEF 215 protects access to third-party network services to create private network services. NRF 216 acts as a repository for storing network functions to allow functions to register and discover each other.

[0081] UDM 217 generates authentication vectors for use by AUSF 211 and ADM 212 and provides user identity processing. UDM 217 can connect to UDR 224, which stores data associated with authentication, applications, etc. AF 218 provides application services (e.g., streaming services) to users. PCF 219 provides policy control functions. For example, PCF 219 can assist with network slicing and mobility management, as well as providing Quality of Service (QoS) and accounting functions.

[0082] LMF 220 operates to receive location measurements and location assistance information from the RAN and UE via AMF. SeMF 221 manages the collection of sensed data and will be described in more detail below. MDAF 222 provides additional data analysis services for network functions. OAM 223 provides provisioning and management processing functions for managing elements in or connected to the network (e.g., UE150, network nodes, etc.).

[0083] Figure 2 These are merely examples of components of a network system, and variations are contemplated within the scope of this disclosure. In embodiments, the network system may include... Figure 2 Other components not shown. In embodiments, the network system may not include... Figure 2 Each component is shown. In embodiments, components and connections can utilize [the following]. Figure 2 The connections shown are implemented using different connections. These and other embodiments are contemplated within the scope of this disclosure.

[0084] As described above, the Sensing Management Function (SeMF) manages the collaboration between the wireless network infrastructure and the UE to enable sensing services. In various aspects, a sensing-capable UE (e.g., an IoT device, a smartphone, etc.) can be invoked by the SeMF to perform sensing and / or transmit signals to network nodes (e.g., gNBs, picocells, femtocells, etc.) for sensing and / or sense signals transmitted by network nodes (e.g., gNBs, picocells, femtocells, etc.). The SeMF can operate as a sensing service provider for application functions in the core network and / or as an application in the UE or as a sensing service consumer for applications in other devices.

[0085] For various purposes, SeMF can provide sensing data to applications that use sensing data. Utilizing a sufficient amount of sensing data, applications can, for example, use the sensing data to gain perception of the scene around the user equipment, detect, locate, and track objects, and / or form images and / or extract features for identification / classification purposes, and other purposes. As used herein, the term "3GPP sensing data" refers to and includes data derived from 3GPP radio signals affected by the object of interest or the environment (e.g., reflection, refraction, diffraction) for sensing purposes and which may optionally be processed within a 5G system. 3GPP sensing data is merely one type of sensing data contemplated in this disclosure. The following is in conjunction with... Figures 3 to 5 Various examples are used to describe the sensing data.

[0086] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example use case of using sensing services in UAV flight trajectory tracking. Figure 3 Radio access network (RAN) 225 is shown, which may include network nodes such as gNBs and UEs 150 connected to RAN 225. Figure 3 In the example, SeMF can invoke network nodes and UE 150 to provide sensing data, which can then be used by an application to track the flight of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 303. This application could be an application of the UAV system traffic management (UTM) system 301. The sensing data provided by the network nodes and / or UE 150 can be provided by SeMF to a sensing processing entity 302, such as a 5G sensing processing entity, which can then send the sensed data to the UTM system 301. The sensing processing entity 302 can also receive requests for the sensed data from the UTM system 301.

[0087] For example, UAV flight can be tracked by sensing along the flight path via RAN 225. In addition to acquiring sensing data from RAN 225 (e.g., gNB), UE 150 connected to RAN 225 can be configured to assist in acquiring sensing data. Potential scenarios where UE 150 can assist in acquiring sensing data include, for example, where UE 150 is at a shorter distance from the UAV than the RAN node, and / or where the UE has a larger radar cross-section (RCS) than the RAN node in the reflection direction. SeMF can be able to, for example, authorize RAN entities and UEs in certain location areas to generate and report sensing data (e.g., related to UAV location, speed, etc.) to 5G sensing processing entity 302.

[0088] Another use case could include, for example, transparent sensing and spatial mapping / localization, where sensing data is used to create spatial (3D) mapping information that can be used to locate an object (not shown). The UE in the target area to be 3D mapped can participate in... Figure 4 The sensing data is generated in the manner shown. Figure 4 In this embodiment, SeMF can support a mechanism that enables RAN node 401 and UE 150 to collaborate in acquiring NR-based sensing data to capture information about the surrounding environment, such as information about target objects 120 in the environment. In the illustrated embodiment, RAN node 401 transmits sensing signals (e.g., reference signals), some of which may interact with (e.g., be reflected from) one or more targets 120. The sensing signals generated by the interaction can be sensed by UE 150 as sensing data. The sensed data can be transmitted by UE 150 in a communication signal to network node 401 for use by the SeMF service consumer to generate or modify spatial mapping information.

[0089] Figure 5 Another example use case for detecting people is shown. A RAN node or UE 150 deployed at or near the location can be used as a sensing signal transmitter, a sensing signal receiver, or both. In this case, a specific RAN node and / or UE 150 at or near the location can be selected to perform transmission or sensing. Figure 5 As shown, a sensing signal is sent, and when it is reflected from a reflector (such as a moving person), the reflected signal can have a different frequency, phase, amplitude, or time-of-flight (ToF) than a reference or baseline reflected signal. These different reflected signal characteristics can be sensed as sensing data, which can be used to detect whether a person has entered the location.

[0090] for Figures 3 to 5 In the above example use cases, various sensing methods can be used to implement sensing services: the RAN (e.g., a network node) sends a sensing signal, and the UE receives the sensing signal to obtain sensing data; the UE sends a sensing signal, and the RAN (e.g., a network node) receives the sensing signal to obtain sensing data; and / or one or more RAN nodes send a sensing signal, and one or more other RAN nodes sense the sensing signal. These methods may be referred to as single-base station (BS) based sensing, multi-base BS based sensing, single-base UE based sensing, multi-base UE-assisted sensing, or multi-base UE-based sensing. In this way, sensing consumers can benefit from sensing capabilities over large areas (e.g., the coverage area of ​​a 5G network).

[0091] Figures 3 to 5 The examples provided are merely illustrative, and other use cases are expected within the scope of this disclosure.

[0092] The above describes various examples of infrastructure and use cases. From an implementation perspective, SeMF may require a specific UE with appropriate sensing capabilities for sensing requests, and can also be used to implement sensing requests. For example, as... Figure 6 As shown, a wireless network can include geographically widespread network nodes and geographically widespread UEs 150. Network nodes and UEs 150 can cover a large area 601, but sensing requests can be directed to a specific area 602. However, as... Figure 7 As shown, some areas may be sensing-permitted areas, and some areas may be sensing-disallowed areas. Therefore, the challenge is to support the requested sensing services without collecting or exposing information that may be sensitive from a privacy perspective. This disclosure relates to providing sensing services involving UEs and / or base stations while limiting unwanted surveillance and privacy leaks in private areas. The following describes aspects of this disclosure for defining and implementing sensorless area policies in UE nodes and / or RAN nodes.

[0093] As described above, in various aspects of this disclosure, Private Area Mapping Information (PAM) is introduced, which can be used to describe mapping information (e.g., geographic boundaries / coordinates) of areas owned by private entities, people, and private or sensitive organizations (e.g., companies, military, sensitive governments, etc.). The Private Area Mapping Information (PAM) can be stored in a Sensing Management Function (SeMF) and can be provided by external entities (e.g., Application Function (AF)) and / or by a Mobile Network Operator (MNO)).

[0094] In various respects, PAM can be provided from SeMF to the BS and / or UE, and the latter can determine radio configuration parameters at the physical layer (such as the number of beam grids, departure angle, transmit power, etc.) to prevent the BS (e.g., gNB) and / or UE from scanning the area, which will be referred to as a no-sensing area (NoSA).

[0095] In all aspects, taking into account PAM and NoSA information, SeMF can calculate and transmit radio configurations for the transmission and reception of sensing signals.

[0096] In all aspects, in the case of a mobile UE, the determination / calculation of the NoSA configuration for the transmitter and receiver used to sense signals is affected by the location / trajectory / mobility profile of the UE involved.

[0097] Depending on the type of sensing resources used (e.g., as described above), different types of configurations at the BS and / or UE can be determined, such as: Scenario 1: The use of dedicated sensing signals, and the configuration at the transmitter BS or UE (in the case of monostatic or multistatic sensing), to prevent the BS from radiating sensing signals in areas designated as private (PAM).

[0098] Scenario 2: The communication signal is also used for sensing purposes, configuration at the receiver BS or UE (in the case of monostatic or multistatic sensing) to avoid processing the received sensing signal (e.g., reflected) sent from the private area (PAM).

[0099] In the following description, the terms "RAN node" and "base station" are used interchangeably.

[0100] Now for reference Figure 8 Examples of operations for determining and implementing a No-Sensitive Area (NoSA) strategy are disclosed. The operations are provided by... Figure 8 The components shown at the top perform this function, which includes a radio access network (RAN) node (e.g., a network node), a sense management function (SeMF), a unified data management function (UDM), a network exposure function (NEF), and an application function (AF). Such components can be, for example, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same component described above or otherwise.

[0101] At operation 801, the Application Function (AF) or another external entity (e.g., a third party) or internal entity (e.g., OAM) may define or update Private Area Mapping Information (PAM) that is not permitted to perform sensing and timing information not used for sensing to the SeMF. The SeMF may receive the defined or updated PAM and timing information. In various embodiments, the PAM may be described using GPS coordinates, or it may be a geographically defined area (e.g., a circular area, a rectangular area, an elliptical area) or use location / area information (e.g., a range) associated with a reference point (e.g., a BS location).

[0102] At operation 802, SeMF identifies RAN nodes (e.g., BS) located at, within, or associated with a defined PAM. RAN node capabilities (including their location and sensing cell coverage, if available) can be used to match RAN nodes with PAMs. SeMF can store this information locally or request it from the AMF, RAN nodes, and / or any other NF.

[0103] At operation 803, SeMF determines the No-Sensitive Area (NoSA) policy for each RAN node. NoSA may include one or more of the following information to describe the policy: - Sensing methods (monostatic, bistatic, multistatic).

[0104] - Types of sensing resources used: a) dedicated signals and resources for sensing, b) reflections of communication signals for sensing purposes.

[0105] - At least a portion of the PAM description (e.g., GPS coordinates or geographic extent (e.g., circular area, rectangular area, elliptical area), or location / area information (e.g., extent) associated with a reference point (e.g., BS location).

[0106] - Application privacy mode application: on the Tx side or Rx side or both. SeMF can store NoSA policies locally, or it can send them to UDM or another repository for storage. UDM or other repositories can receive NoSA policies from SeMF.

[0107] At operation 804, SeMF sends the determined NoSA policy to the corresponding RAN node, and the corresponding RAN node receives the NoSA policy.

[0108] At operation 805, the RAN node stores the received NoSA policy.

[0109] At operation 806, the RAN node determines the transmit (Tx) and / or receive (Rx) configuration based on the received NoSA policy and its sensing capabilities (e.g., supported sensing methods, supported sensing resource types, etc.). The NoSA configuration may include: - Transmitter of the sensing signal: Tx power threshold for transmission, beams (and / or beamformer matrix) allowed to participate in or not participate in the sensing process, etc. - Receiver for sensing signals: threshold values ​​for range values ​​in the periodogram, angle of arrival (AoA), estimated delay of reflected signals, etc.

[0110] At operation 807, the RAN node selects the appropriate NoSA configuration (e.g., Tx and / or Rx configuration) to apply, depending on the type of sensing request and the sensing process.

[0111] In various embodiments, at least a portion of the NoSA policy can be configured / modified at the RAN node.

[0112] In various embodiments, the NoSA policy can be pre-configured during the direct deployment of the gNB.

[0113] Figure 8 The operations described are merely examples, and variations are expected within the scope of this disclosure. In embodiments, the operations may include... Figure 8 Other operations not shown. In embodiments, operations may not include... Figure 8 Each operation is shown. In an embodiment, the operation can be performed in conjunction with... Figure 8 Different sequences of implementation are shown. These and other embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0114] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of implementing a NoSA policy. For instance, a RAN node sensing Tx can translate a NoSA policy into TX configuration parameters. These operations can be performed by the RAN node (e.g., a network node). Such components can be, for example, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same component described above or otherwise.

[0115] At Operation 910, the RAN node accesses the coordinates or geographic location of the No-Sense Area (NoSA).

[0116] At Operation 920, the RAN node maps NoSA coordinates / geographic locations to a beam grid or a set of beam vectors, which will be represented as the N_b set.

[0117] At operation 930, the RAN node determines whether beam_i, represented as RAN node, is within a set of beams N_b for each beam.

[0118] At operation 940, if the determination at operation 930 is yes, then the RAN node does not include or utilizes the sensing signal for beam_i.

[0119] At operation 950, if the determination at operation 930 is negative, the RAN node continues to include or utilize the sensing signal for beam_i.

[0120] Figure 9 The operations described are merely examples, and variations are expected within the scope of this disclosure. In embodiments, the operations may include... Figure 9 Other operations not shown. In embodiments, operations may not include... Figure 9 Each operation is shown. In an embodiment, the operation can be in conjunction with... Figure 9 Different sequences of implementation are shown. These and other embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0121] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating an example of defining and implementing a NoSA policy involving a User Equipment (UE). The operation is carried out by... Figure 10 The components shown at the top perform the function, which includes a user device (UE), a radio access network (RAN) node (e.g., a network node), access and mobility management functions (AMF), sense management functions (SeMF), unified data management functions (UDM), network exposure functions (NEF), and application functions (AF). Such components can be, for example, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same component described above or otherwise.

[0122] Operation 1001 is the same as operation 801. Specifically, at operation 1001, the application function (AF) or another external entity (e.g., a third party) or internal entity (e.g., OAM) can define or update private area mapping information (PAM) that is not allowed to perform sensing and timing information that is not used for sensing to the SeMF, and the SeMF can receive the defined or updated PAM and timing information.

[0123] At Operation 1002.1, SeMF performs UE authentication and authorization processing for sensing.

[0124] At Operation 1002.2, after the UE is authenticated by the network and authorized to perform sensing, the UE has several options for obtaining area rules on the sensing private area and accessing precise NoSA mapping information, such as upon request or through subscription. This request can be part of a Mobile Initiated (MO) or Mobile Termination (MT) sensing request. The SeMF receives the request.

[0125] At operation 1003, using the UE's location information, a No-Sensitive Area (NoSA) policy is determined for each UE. This location information may be provided by (a) the UE, or (b) by the AMF (e.g., at a smaller granularity such as the cell level), or (c) by the Location Management Function (LMF). The NoSA policy may include one or more of the following information describing the policy: - Sensing methods (monostatic, bistatic, multistatic).

[0126] - Types of sensing resources used: a) dedicated signals and resources for sensing, b) reflections of communication signals for sensing purposes.

[0127] - At least a portion of the PAM description (e.g., GPS coordinates or may be a geographic extent (e.g., circular area, rectangular area, elliptical area), or uses location / area information (e.g., extent) associated with a reference point (e.g., BS location).

[0128] - Application privacy mode: on the Tx side or Rx or both.

[0129] At operation 1004, SeMF sends the determined NoSA policy to the corresponding UE, and the UE receives the NoSA policy.

[0130] At operation 1005, the UE stores the received NoSA policy.

[0131] At operation 1006, upon receiving a sensing request, the UE determines the Tx and / or RX configuration based on the received NoSA policy and its sensing capabilities (e.g., supported sensing methods, supported sensing resource types, etc.). The NoSA configuration may include: - For the transmitter of the sensing signal: the transmitted Tx power threshold, the beams (and / or beamformer matrix) allowed to participate in or not participate in the sensing process, - For receivers of sensed signals: threshold values ​​for range values ​​in the periodogram, angle of arrival (AoA), and estimated delay of reflected signals.

[0132] Depending on the type of sensing request and the sensing process, the UE selects the appropriate NoSA configuration to apply (e.g., Tx and / or Rx configuration). Based on the UE's location information and PAM information, the UE can calculate the appropriate Tx and / or RX configuration. The sensing request can be triggered by the UE (the same or another UE) or alternatively by SeMF (e.g., due to a request from another UE or AF or NF). In either case, the UE participates in the sensing process, transmitting and / or receiving sensing signals independently and / or in cooperation with another UE and / or BS.

[0133] At operation 1007, a change in the UE's location can cause the UE to update its determined Tx and / or RX configuration. The UE can also send its location to the SeMF, and the SeMF can receive the UE's location from the UE. In embodiments, the UE's location can be provided by the AMF and / or LMF (e.g., upon request or event triggering).

[0134] At operation 1008, when the UE location information changes, SeMF can periodically update the PAM information and / or NoSA policy for a specific UE.

[0135] about Figure 10 The operation is described below from the UE's perspective. From the UE's perspective, a method in a user equipment device includes: receiving a non-sensing region policy for the user equipment device, wherein the non-sensing policy specifies a private region; storing the non-sensing region policy for the user equipment device; and determining a sensing configuration (e.g., Tx and / or Rx configuration) for the user equipment device based on the non-sensing region policy, the sensing configuration corresponding to the private region.

[0136] Figure 10 The operations described are merely examples, and variations are expected within the scope of this disclosure. In embodiments, the operations may include... Figure 10 Other operations not shown. In embodiments, operations may not include... Figure 10 Each operation is shown. In an embodiment, the operation can be in conjunction with... Figure 10 Different sequences of implementation are shown. These and other embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0137] Figure 11This is a diagram illustrating an example of defining and implementing a NoSA policy involving a single-base RAN node. The operation is... Figure 11 The components shown at the top perform this function, which includes a radio access network (RAN) node (e.g., a network node) operating via monobase sensing, a sense management function (SeMF), a unified data management function (UDM), a network exposure function (NEF), and an application function (AF). Such components can be, for example, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same component described above or otherwise.

[0138] At operation 1101, the sensing client (e.g., AF) sends a sensing service request to the 5G core (5GC), and the 5GC receives the sensing service request from the sensing client (e.g., AF). The AF may send the request directly to the SeMF or via the NEF, and the SeMF receives the sensing service request from the AF. The information elements provided in the sensing request depend on the scenario and application, and may include sensing service quality (QoS) requirements, sensing type and / or sensing area, as well as other information elements.

[0139] At operation 1102, SeMF performs appropriate privacy checks based on the privacy profile information received from the UDM and the information in the sensing service request. For example, operation 1102 could be a redundancy measure to check whether the requested sensing area and / or other sensing requirements are permitted under general regulations, which could be information stored, maintained, and controlled by the UDM.

[0140] At operation 1103, SeMF uses the input from the sensing client and informational messages to determine the appropriate sensing method and the entities involved (e.g., RAN nodes / base stations (BS)). In the illustrated embodiment, SeMF selects one or more BSs that should participate in the sensing request (e.g., as a monobase sensor) during the sensing operation.

[0141] At operation 1104, based on the sensing service request and specifically based on the type of request and the sensing area, SeMF requests and retrieves Private Area Mapping Information (PAM) from UDM or another repository (or from SeMF's local storage).

[0142] At operation 1105, SeMF determines the configuration (e.g., Tx and / or Rx configuration) for the RAN nodes involved to avoid sensing toward private areas. SeMF may consider the selected sensing method, the type of resources used for sensing, and the BS involved. The radio configuration for each RAN node may include: - Transmitter of the sensing signal: Tx power threshold for transmission, beams (and / or beamformer matrix) allowed to participate in or not participate in the sensing process, - Receiver of sensed signal: Threshold for range values ​​in periodogram, angle of arrival (AoA), and estimated delay of reflected signal.

[0143] At operation 1106, SeMF sends each RAN node the determined configuration, which will be used with the activation of the sensing process, including the sensing session ID, RAN node ID, and other sensing-related configuration parameters. The RAN node receives the configuration from SeMF.

[0144] At operation 1107, the RAN node configures its sensing components (Tx and / or Rx) according to the received configuration for the non-sensing area.

[0145] At operation 1108, the RAN node performs a sensing process and allocates / schedules resources according to the configuration.

[0146] The RAN node transmits reference signals / pilots or physical downlink channels for user data, where frequency, time, and spatial (i.e., Tx antenna, beam) resources must meet sensing QoS. The BS also attempts to use the configured receive antenna for sensing to receive and measure its own transmitted signals.

[0147] At operation 1109, the RAN node uses the sensing data report configuration to send the measurement of the conducted sensing operation, described by the sensing session ID and the RAN node ID, to the SeMF, and the SeMF receives the measurement from the RAN node.

[0148] In operation 1110, based on inputs received from one or more RAN nodes, SeMF processes the collected measurements and determines the sensing output.

[0149] At operation 1111, SeMF provides sensing output to the requesting sensing client, either directly or via NEF to AF.

[0150] Figure 11 The operations described are merely examples, and variations are expected within the scope of this disclosure. In embodiments, the operations may include... Figure 11 Other operations not shown. In embodiments, operations may not include... Figure 11 Each operation is shown. In an embodiment, the operation can be performed in conjunction with... Figure 11 Different sequences of implementation are shown. These and other embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0151] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating another example of defining and implementing NoSA policies involving User Equipment (UE). Operations are... Figure 12The components shown at the top perform the functions, including user equipment (UE), radio access network (RAN) nodes (e.g., network nodes), access and mobility management functions (AMF), sense management functions (SeMF), unified data management functions (UDM), network exposure functions (NEF), and application functions (AF). Such components can be, for example, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same component described above or otherwise.

[0152] At operation 1201, the sensing client (e.g., AF) sends a sensing service request to the 5G core (5GC). The AF can send the request directly to the SeMF or via the NEF, and the SeMF receives the sensing service request. The information elements provided in the sensing request depend on the scenario and application, and include sensing QoS requirements, sensing type and / or sensing area, as well as other possible information elements.

[0153] At operation 1202, SeMF performs appropriate privacy checks based on the privacy profile information received from the UDM and the information in the sensing service request. For example, operation 1202 could be a redundancy measure to check whether the requested sensing area and / or other sensing requirements are permitted under general regulations, which could be stored, maintained, and controlled by the UDM.

[0154] At operation 1203, SeMF uses the input from the sensing client and informational messages to determine the appropriate sensing method and the entities involved. In the illustrated embodiment, SeMF selects one or more UEs that should participate (as sensor operations) during the sensing operation.

[0155] At operation 1204, based on the sensing service request and specifically based on the type of request and the sensing area, SeMF requests and retrieves Private Area Mapping Information (PAM) from UDM or another repository or from SeMF's local storage.

[0156] At operation 1205, the UE sends its location information and trajectory information to the SeMF, and the SeMF receives the UE's location information and trajectory information from the UE.

[0157] At operation 1206, SeMF can determine the configuration of the involved UEs (e.g., Rx and / or Tx configurations) to avoid sensing towards private areas. SeMF can determine the configuration by considering the selected sensing method, the type of resources used for sensing, and the location / trajectory of the involved UEs. This configuration may include information for each involved UE based on the sensing mode and the UE's role within that sensing mode: - Transmitter of the sensing signal: Tx power threshold for transmission, beams (and / or beamformer matrix) allowed to participate in or not participate in the sensing process, - Receiver of sensed signal: Threshold for range values ​​in periodogram, angle of arrival (AoA), and estimated delay of reflected signal.

[0158] At operation 1207, SeMF sends each UE a determined configuration to be used with the activation of the sensing process, including the sensing session ID, UE ID, and other sensing-related configuration parameters, and the UE receives the configuration from SeMF.

[0159] At operation 1208, the UE configures its sensing components (Tx and / or Rx) according to the received configuration for the non-sensing area.

[0160] At operation 1209, the UE performs a sensing process, allocating / scheduling resources according to the configuration. The UE transmits reference signals / pilots or physical downlink channels for user data, where frequency resources, time resources, and spatial (i.e., Tx antenna, beam) resources need to meet the sensing QoS. In embodiments, at operation 1209 or in combination, the UE also attempts to receive and measure a sensing signal configured to have a received component for sensing the signal. The UE uses a sensing data reporting configuration to send measurements of the conducted sensing operation described by the sensing session ID and UE ID to the SeMF. The SeMF receives the measurements from the UE. Based on the input received from one or more UEs, the SeMF processes the collected measurements and determines the sensing output.

[0161] At operation 1210, the UE sends updated location information about itself to the SeMF, and the SeMF receives the updated location information from the UE. In this embodiment, the UE's location can be provided by the UE (e.g., as...). Figure 12 (as shown), or it can be provided by AMF or LMF.

[0162] At operation 1211, based on the updated UE location information, trajectory, or mobility profile, SeMF triggers a configuration update because the new location of the UE can lead to a new configuration, and thus a new configuration for the Tx and / or Rx sensing components to avoid sensing and scanning of private areas.

[0163] At operation 1212, SeMF provides sensing output to the requesting sensing client, for example directly or via NEF to AF, and the sensing client receives the sensing output from SeMF.

[0164] exist Figure 12During operation, a sensing request can be triggered by the UE (the same or another UE) or by the SeMF (e.g., due to a request from another UE or AF or NF). In any case, the UE participates in the sensing process by sending and / or receiving sensing signals in a manner that is independent and / or in cooperation with another UE and / or BS.

[0165] As a service, the network can provide certain radio configurations that help the UE tune its sensing resolution, signal power, beam angle, and post-filtering so that sensing does not include NoSA. This calculation may require the UE's location information and / or hardware capabilities (number of transmit antennas, output power, etc.).

[0166] about Figure 12 The operation is described below from the UE's perspective. From the UE's perspective, a method in a user equipment device includes: receiving a sensing configuration (e.g., Tx or Rx configuration) for the user equipment device, wherein the sensing configuration corresponds to a private region; and configuring at least one of the following based on the sensing configuration for the user equipment device: a transmission configuration corresponding to the private region, or a reception configuration corresponding to the private region.

[0167] Figure 12 The operations described are merely examples, and variations are expected within the scope of this disclosure. In embodiments, the operations may include... Figure 12 Other operations not shown. In embodiments, operations may not include... Figure 12 Each operation is shown. In an embodiment, the operation can be performed in conjunction with... Figure 12 Different sequences of implementation are shown. These and other embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0168] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating an example of defining and implementing a NoSA policy involving multi-base RAN nodes. The operation is... Figure 10 The components shown at the top perform the following: a radio access network (RAN) node (e.g., a network node) operating as a receiver for multi-base sensing; another RAN node operating as a transmitter for multi-base sensing; a sensing management function (SeMF); a unified data management function (UDM); a network exposure function (NEF); and an application function (AF). Such components can be, for example, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same component described above or otherwise.

[0169] Operations 1301 to 1305 and Figure 11 Operations 1101 to 1105 are the same.

[0170] At operation 1306, SeMF sends a determined configuration to one or more RAN nodes that have the role of receiving sensed signals. This configuration specifically configures the receiver(s)(s) to be used with the activation of the sensing process, including the sensing session ID, RAN node ID, and other sensing-related configuration parameters. Examples of Rx configuration parameters may include, but are not limited to: - Threshold for range values ​​in a periodic graph. - Angle of arrival - Estimation of reflected signal delay.

[0171] The RAN node receives the Rx configuration from SeMF.

[0172] At operation 1307, the SeMF sends a determined configuration to the RAN node that has the role of transmitting sensing signals. This configuration specifically configures the transmitter(s)(s) to be used with the activation of the sensing process, including the sensing session ID, RAN node ID, and other sensing-related configuration parameters. Example parameters for the Tx NoSA configuration may include, but are not limited to: the transmit Tx power threshold, and the beams (and / or beamformer matrices) allowed to participate in or not participate in the sensing process. The RAN node receives the Tx configuration from the SeMF.

[0173] At operation 1308, the RAN node configures its Rx sensing components based on the received configuration.

[0174] At operation 1309, the RAN node configures its Tx sensing components based on the received configuration.

[0175] At operation 1310, the Tx BS and Rx BS perform the sensing process, allocating / scheduling resources according to the received configuration. The Tx BS transmits reference signals / pilots or physical downlink channels for user data, where frequency resources, time resources, and spatial resources (i.e., Tx antennas, beams) need to meet the sensing QoS. The Rx BS attempts to receive and measure (e.g., reflect) the sensing signal using the configured receiving antenna for sensing.

[0176] At operation 1311, the Rx BS uses the sensing data reporting configuration to send measurements of the conducted sensing operation, described by the sensing session ID and BS ID, to the SeMF. The SeMF receives the measurements from the Rx BS.

[0177] Operations 1312, 1313 and Figure 11 The operations 1110 and 1111 are the same.

[0178] exist Figure 13 During operation, depending on the type of sensing request, SeMF can determine whether both Tx and Rx RAN nodes should apply PAM configuration.

[0179] Figure 13 The operations described are merely examples, and variations are expected within the scope of this disclosure. In embodiments, the operations may include... Figure 13 Other operations not shown. In embodiments, operations may not include... Figure 13 Each operation is shown. In an embodiment, the operation can be performed in conjunction with... Figure 13 Different sequences of implementation are shown. These and other embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0180] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating an example of how the Sensing Management Function (SeMF) of the NoSA strategy is implemented.

[0181] At operation 1401, SeMF processes measurements such as channel estimation 1402, AoA estimation 1403, timing / delay estimation 1404, and signal power estimation 1405. SeMF performs processing 1406 on the measurements to determine, for example, orientation, tilt, speed, movement, attitude, and other possible determinations.

[0182] At box 1407, SeMF determines whether the sensing conforms to the NoSA policy.

[0183] At operation 1408, SeMF compares measurements 1402 to 1405 with measurements prohibited by the No-Sensing Area (NoSA).

[0184] At operation 1409, SeMF determines whether measurements 1402 through 1405 fall within the range of measurements prohibited by the Non-Sensing Area (NoSA). If the determination at operation 1409 is yes, SeMF aborts sensing in the RAN node. If the determination at operation 1409 is no, SeMF continues sensing processing.

[0185] Figure 14 The operations described are merely examples, and variations are expected within the scope of this disclosure. In embodiments, the operations may include... Figure 14 Other operations not shown. In embodiments, operations may not include... Figure 14 Each operation is shown. In an embodiment, the operation can be performed in conjunction with... Figure 14 Different sequences of implementation are shown. These and other embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0186] The aforementioned aspects shown in the accompanying drawings can be combined in various ways.

[0187] The following describes a combination from a network function perspective. In various aspects of this disclosure, a method within a network function includes: accessing information indicating a private area by the network function; determining at least one of the following based on the information indicating the private area: a sensorless area policy (e.g., for network nodes, RAN nodes, gNBs) for network nodes (e.g., Figure 8 ), for the sensorless area strategy of user equipment devices (e.g., Figure 10 ), and sensing configurations for network nodes (e.g., RAN nodes, gNBs) (e.g., Figure 11 or Figure 13 ), or sensing configurations for user equipment devices (e.g., Figure 12 ); and send at least one of the following: a sensorless area policy for a network node, a sensorless area policy for a user equipment device, a sensing configuration for a network node, or a sensing configuration for a user equipment device.

[0188] Now for reference Figure 15 This diagram illustrates a block diagram of example components of a UE or network device. The device includes an electronic storage device 1510, a processor 1520, a memory 1550, and a network interface 1540. The various components can be communicatively coupled to each other. The processor 1520 can be and may include any type of processor, such as a single-core central processing unit (CPU), a multi-core CPU, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a system-on-a-chip (SoC), or any other type of processor. The memory 1450 can be a volatile type of memory, such as RAM, or a non-volatile type of memory, such as NAND flash memory. The memory 1450 includes processor-readable instructions that can be executed by the processor 1520 to cause the device to perform various operations, including those mentioned herein, such as... Figures 8 to 14 The operation.

[0189] Electronic storage device 1510 can be and includes any type of electronic storage device for storing data, such as hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and / or optical disks, as well as other types of electronic storage devices. Electronic storage device 1510 stores processor-readable instructions for causing the device to perform its operations and storing data associated with such operations (such as storing data related to the 5G NR standard). Network interface 1540 can implement wireless networking technologies, such as 5G NR and / or other wireless networking technologies.

[0190] Figure 15 The components shown are merely examples, and those skilled in the art will understand that the apparatus includes other components not shown, and may include multiple components of any shown. These and other embodiments are contemplated within the scope of this disclosure.

[0191] Other embodiments of this disclosure include the following examples. In the following examples, the symbolic example nx refers to any example having any indicative value of n or x. Hereinafter, unless the context otherwise indicates, a “component” may be implemented by processor-readable instructions and a processor.

[0192] Example 1.1. A method in a network function, comprising: Information indicating a private area is accessed via the network function; Based on the information indicating the private area, at least one of the following is determined: Sensorless area strategy for network nodes For the sensorless area strategy of user equipment devices, Sensing configuration for the network node, or Sensing configuration for the user equipment device; and Send at least one of the following: The sensorless area strategy for the network node, Regarding the sensorless area strategy of the user equipment device, The sensing configuration for the network node, or The sensing configuration for the user equipment device.

[0193] Example 1.2. The method described in Example 1.1 further includes: The network node is identified based on the information indicating the private region.

[0194] Example 1.3. The method according to Example 1.1 or 1.2 further includes: The second network node is identified based on the information indicating the private region; The sensing configuration for the second network node is determined based on the information indicating the private area; and Send the sensing configuration for the second network node.

[0195] Example 1.4. The method according to Example 1.3, wherein the sensing configuration for the network node is different from the sensing configuration for the second network node, and The first network node and the second network node are configured for multi-base sensing.

[0196] Example 1.5. The method according to Example 1.3 or 1.4, wherein the sensing configuration for the second network node includes at least one of the following: a transmit configuration or a receive configuration.

[0197] Example 1.6. The method according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the sensing configuration for the network node includes at least one of the following: a transmit configuration or a receive configuration.

[0198] Example 1.7. The method according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the sensing configuration for the user equipment device includes at least one of the following: a transmission configuration or a reception configuration.

[0199] Example 1.8. The method according to any one of Examples 1.5 to 1.7, wherein the transmit configuration or the receive configuration specifies at least one of the following: at least one beam corresponding to the private area, a transmit power threshold, a threshold for range values ​​in the periodogram, an angle of arrival, or a reflected signal delay estimate.

[0200] Example 1.9. The method described in Example 1.1 further includes: Receive location information for the user equipment device from the user equipment device; and The sensing configuration for the network node is updated based on the location information.

[0201] Example 1.10. The method according to any one of the foregoing examples further includes: The network function receives the information indicating the private area from the second network function. The information indicating the private area includes at least one of the following: geographical information of the private area, or timing information indicating when sensing is permitted or prohibited.

[0202] Example 1.11. The method of claim 1.10, wherein the second network function is one of the following: Network Exposure Function (NEF) or Unified Data Management Function (UDM).

[0203] Example 1.12. An apparatus comprising: At least one processor; and At least one memory having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to perform at least one of the methods according to any of the preceding Examples 1.x.

[0204] Example 1.13. A non-transitory processor-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by at least one processor of a device, cause the device to perform at least the method according to any one of Examples 1.1 to 1.11.

[0205] Example 2.1. An apparatus comprising: Components for accessing information indicating private areas via the network function; Components for determining at least one of the following based on the information indicating the private area: Sensorless area strategy for network nodes For the sensorless area strategy of user equipment devices, Sensing configuration for the network node, or Sensing configuration for the user equipment device; and Components for sending at least one of the following: The sensorless area strategy for the network node, Regarding the sensorless area strategy of the user equipment device, The sensing configuration for the network node, or The sensing configuration for the user equipment device.

[0206] Example 2.2. The apparatus according to Example 2.1 further includes: A component for identifying the network node based on the information indicating the private area.

[0207] Example 2.3. The apparatus according to Example 2.1 or 2.2 further includes: Components for identifying a second network node based on the information indicating the private area; Components for determining the sensing configuration for the second network node based on the information indicating the private area; and Components for transmitting the sensing configuration for the second network node.

[0208] Example 2.4. The apparatus according to Example 2.3, wherein the sensing configuration for the network node is different from the sensing configuration for the second network node, and The first network node and the second network node are configured for multi-base sensing.

[0209] Example 2.5. The apparatus according to Example 2.3 or 2.4, wherein the sensing configuration for the second network node includes at least one of the following: a transmit configuration or a receive configuration.

[0210] Example 2.6. An apparatus according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the sensing configuration for the network node includes at least one of the following: a transmit configuration or a receive configuration.

[0211] Example 2.7. The apparatus according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the sensing configuration for the user equipment apparatus includes at least one of the following: a transmit configuration or a receive configuration.

[0212] Example 2.8. An apparatus according to any one of Examples 2.5 to 2.7, wherein the transmit configuration or the receive configuration specifies at least one of the following: at least one beam corresponding to the private area, a transmit power threshold, a threshold for range values ​​in a periodogram, an angle of arrival, or a reflected signal delay estimate.

[0213] Example 2.9. The apparatus according to Example 2.1 further includes: Components for receiving location information for the user equipment device from the user equipment device; and Components for updating the sensing configuration for the network node based on the location information.

[0214] Example 2.10. The apparatus according to any one of the foregoing examples further includes: A component for receiving, by the network function, the information indicating the private area from the second network function. The information indicating the private area includes at least one of the following: geographical information of the private area, or timing information indicating when sensing is permitted or prohibited.

[0215] Example 2.11. The apparatus according to Example 2.10, wherein the second network function is one of the following: Network Exposure Function (NEF) or Unified Data Management Function (UDM).

[0216] Example 3.1. A method in a network node, comprising: The network node receives one of the following: The sensorless area strategy for the network node, or The sensing configuration for the network node corresponds to a private area; Upon receiving the sensorless area policy for the network node, determine the sensing configuration for the network node; and Store at least one of the following: the sensorless area policy for the network node, or the sensing configuration for the network node.

[0217] Example 3.2. The method described in Example 3.1 further includes: Based on the sensing configuration for the network node, configure at least one of the following: a transmission configuration corresponding to a private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to a private area.

[0218] Example 3.3. The method according to Example 3.2, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private area specifies at least one beam corresponding to the private area.

[0219] Example 3.4. The method according to Example 3.2 or 3.3, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a transmission power threshold.

[0220] Example 3.5. The method according to any one of Examples 3.2 to 3.4, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a threshold of a range value in the periodic graph.

[0221] Example 3.6. The method according to any one of Examples 3.2 to 3.5, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies the angle of arrival.

[0222] Example 3.7. The method according to any one of Examples 3.2 to 3.6, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies a reflected signal delay estimate.

[0223] Example 3.8. An apparatus comprising: At least one processor; and At least one memory having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to perform at least one of the methods according to Example 3.x.

[0224] Example 3.9. A non-transitory processor-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by at least one processor of a device, cause the device to perform at least one of Examples 3.1 to 3.7.

[0225] Example 4.1. An apparatus comprising: Components for receiving one of the following by the network node: The sensorless area strategy for the network node, or The sensing configuration for the network node corresponds to a private area; Components for determining the sensing configuration for the network node upon receiving the sensing-free area policy for the network node; and Components for storing at least one of the following: the sensorless area policy for the network node, or the sensing configuration for the network node.

[0226] Example 4.2. The apparatus according to Example 4.1 further includes: A component for configuring at least one of the following based on the sensing configuration for the network node: a transmission configuration corresponding to a private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to a private area.

[0227] Example 4.3. The apparatus according to Example 4.2, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies at least one beam corresponding to the private region.

[0228] Example 4.4. The apparatus according to Example 4.2 or 4.3, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a transmission power threshold.

[0229] Example 4.5. An apparatus according to any one of Examples 4.2 to 4.4, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a threshold of a range value in a periodic graph.

[0230] Example 4.6. An apparatus according to any one of Examples 4.2 to 4.5, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies the angle of arrival.

[0231] Example 4.7. An apparatus according to any one of Examples 4.2 to 4.6, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies a reflected signal delay estimate.

[0232] Example 5.1. A method in a user equipment apparatus, comprising: The user equipment device receives a sensorless area policy for the user equipment device, the sensorless area policy specifying a private area; Store the sensorless area policy for the user equipment device; and The sensing configuration for the user equipment device is determined based on the non-sensing area strategy, and the sensing configuration corresponds to the private area.

[0233] Example 5.2. The method according to Example 5.1, wherein the sensing configuration is further determined based on the location of the user equipment device.

[0234] Example 5.3. The method according to Example 5.1 or 5.2, wherein the sensing configuration for the network node includes at least one of the following: a transmission configuration corresponding to the private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to the private area.

[0235] Example 5.4. The method according to Example 5.3, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private area specifies at least one beam corresponding to the private area.

[0236] Example 5.5. The method according to Example 5.3 or 5.4, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a transmission power threshold.

[0237] Example 5.6. The method according to any one of Examples 5.3 to 5.5, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a threshold of a range value in the periodic graph.

[0238] Example 5.7. The method according to any one of Examples 5.3 to 5.6, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies the angle of arrival.

[0239] Example 5.8. The method according to any one of Examples 5.3 to 5.7, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies the reflected signal delay estimate.

[0240] Example 5.9. The method according to any one of the foregoing examples further includes: Send a request for private zone information to the network node. The non-sensored area policy is received in response to the request.

[0241] Example 5.10. An apparatus comprising: At least one processor; and At least one memory having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to perform at least one of the methods according to any of the preceding Examples 5.x.

[0242] Example 5.11. A non-transitory processor-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by at least one processor of a device, cause the device to perform at least the method according to any one of Examples 5.1 to 5.9.

[0243] Example 6.1. An apparatus comprising: Components for receiving, by the user equipment device, a non-sensing area policy for the user equipment device, the non-sensing area policy specifying a private area; Components for storing the sensorless area strategy for the user equipment device; and Components for determining a sensing configuration for the user equipment device based on the sensing-free area strategy, the sensing configuration corresponding to the private area.

[0244] Example 6.2. The apparatus according to Example 6.1, wherein the sensing configuration is further determined based on the location of the user equipment device.

[0245] Example 6.3. The apparatus according to Example 6.1 or 6.2, wherein the sensing configuration for the network node includes at least one of the following: a transmission configuration corresponding to the private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to the private area.

[0246] Example 6.4. The apparatus according to Example 6.3, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies at least one beam corresponding to the private region.

[0247] Example 6.5. The apparatus according to Example 6.3 or 6.4, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a transmission power threshold.

[0248] Example 6.6. An apparatus according to any one of Examples 6.3 to 6.5, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a threshold of a range value in a periodic graph.

[0249] Example 6.7. An apparatus according to any one of Examples 6.3 to 6.6, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies the angle of arrival.

[0250] Example 6.8. An apparatus according to any one of Examples 6.3 to 6.7, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies a reflected signal delay estimate.

[0251] Example 6.9. The apparatus according to any one of the foregoing examples further includes: A component used to send requests for private zone information to network nodes. The non-sensored area policy is received in response to the request.

[0252] Example 7.1. A method in a user equipment apparatus, comprising: The user equipment device receives a sensing configuration for itself, the sensing configuration corresponding to a private area; and Based on the sensing configuration for the user equipment device, configure at least one of the following: a transmission configuration corresponding to the private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to the private area.

[0253] Example 7.2. The method according to Example 7.1, wherein the sensing configuration is determined by a network function based on the location of the user equipment device.

[0254] Example 7.3. The method according to Example 7.1 or 7.2, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private area specifies at least one beam corresponding to the private area.

[0255] Example 7.4. The method according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a transmission power threshold.

[0256] Example 7.5. The method according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a threshold of range values ​​in the periodic graph.

[0257] Example 7.6. The method according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies the angle of arrival.

[0258] Example 7.7. The method according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies a reflected signal delay estimate.

[0259] Example 7.8. An apparatus comprising: At least one processor; and At least one memory having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to perform at least one of the methods according to any of the preceding Examples 7.x.

[0260] Example 7.9. A non-transitory processor-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by at least one processor of a device, cause the device to perform at least one of Examples 7.1 to 7.7.

[0261] Example 8.1. An apparatus comprising: Components for receiving, by the user equipment device, a sensing configuration for the user equipment device, the sensing configuration corresponding to a private area; and A component for configuring at least one of the following based on the sensing configuration for the user equipment device: a transmission configuration corresponding to the private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to the private area.

[0262] Example 8.2. The apparatus according to Example 8.1, wherein the sensing configuration is determined by a network function based on the location of the user equipment device.

[0263] Example 8.3. An apparatus according to Example 8.1 or 8.2, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies at least one beam corresponding to the private region.

[0264] Example 8.4. An apparatus according to any of the foregoing examples, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a transmission power threshold.

[0265] Example 8.5. An apparatus according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a threshold of a range value in a periodic graph.

[0266] Example 8.6. An apparatus according to any of the foregoing examples, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to a private area specifies an angle of arrival.

[0267] Example 8.7. An apparatus according to any one of the foregoing examples, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to a private area specifies a reflected signal delay estimate.

[0268] The embodiments and aspects disclosed herein are examples of this disclosure and may be embodied in various forms. For example, although some embodiments herein are described as separate embodiments, each of the embodiments herein may be combined with one or more of the other embodiments herein. The specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, but rather serve as the basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to adopt this disclosure differently with virtually any suitable detailed structure. Throughout the description of the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals may refer to similar or identical elements.

[0269] The phrases “in one respect,” “in all respects,” “in various respects,” “in some respects,” or “in other respects” may each refer to one or more of the same or different respects under this disclosure. The phrase “multiple” may refer to two or more.

[0270] The phrases “in one embodiment,” “in various embodiments,” “in numerous embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” or “in other embodiments” may each refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to this disclosure. A phrase of the form “A or B” means “(A), (B), or (A and B).” A phrase of the form “at least one of A, B, or C” means “(A); (B); (C); (A and B); (A and C); (B and C); or (A, B, and C)”. Any method, program, algorithm, or code described herein can be translated into or expressed in a programming language or computer program. As used herein, the terms "programming language" and "computer program" each include any language used to specify instructions to a computer, and include (but are not limited to) the following languages ​​and their derivatives: assembler, Basic, batch file, BCPL, C, C++, Delphi, Fortran, Java, JavaScript, machine code, operating system command languages, Pascal, Perl, PL1, Python, scripting languages, Visual Basic, meta-languages ​​that specify their own programs, and all first, second, third, fourth, fifth, or further generative computer languages. Databases and other data schemas, as well as any other meta-languages, are also included. There is no distinction between languages ​​that are interpreted, compiled, or use both compiled and interpreted schemes. There is no distinction between a compiled version and a source version of a program. Therefore, a reference to a program in which a programming language may exist in more than one state (such as source, compiled, object, or linked) is a reference to any and all such states. A reference to a program may encompass the actual instructions and / or the intent of those instructions.

[0271] While various aspects of this disclosure have been shown in the accompanying drawings, they are not intended to be limited thereto, as the disclosure is intended to be as broad as will be permitted in the art, and the specification should be read in the same manner. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as restrictive, but merely as an example of particular aspects. Other modifications within the scope and spirit of the appended claims will be contemplated by those skilled in the art.

[0272] Furthermore, the various implementations of this disclosure can be described with reference to the following terms, and their features can be combined in any reasonable manner.

[0273] Clause 1. A method in a user equipment apparatus, comprising: receiving, by the user equipment apparatus, a non-sensing region policy for the user equipment apparatus, the non-sensing policy specifying a private region; storing, the non-sensing region policy for the user equipment apparatus; and determining, based on the non-sensing region policy, a sensing configuration for the user equipment apparatus, the sensing configuration corresponding to the private region.

[0274] Clause 2. The method according to Clause 1, wherein the sensing configuration is further determined based on the location of the user equipment device.

[0275] Clause 3. The method according to Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein the sensing configuration for the network node includes at least one of the following: a transmission configuration corresponding to the private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to the private area.

[0276] Clause 4. The method according to Clause 3, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private area specifies at least one beam corresponding to the private area.

[0277] Clause 5. The method according to Clause 3 or claim 4, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a transmission power threshold.

[0278] Clause 6. The method according to any one of Clauses 3 to 5, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a threshold of a range value in the periodic graph.

[0279] Clause 7. The method according to any one of Clauses 3 to 6, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies the angle of arrival.

[0280] Clause 8. The method according to any one of Clauses 3 to 7, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies a reflected signal delay estimate.

[0281] Clause 9. The method according to any one of the preceding clauses further includes: sending a request for private area information to a network node, wherein the sensorless area policy is received in response to the request.

[0282] Clause 10. An apparatus comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least one method according to any of the preceding clauses.

[0283] Clause 11. A non-transitory processor-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by at least one processor of a device, cause the device to perform at least the method according to any one of Clauses 1 to 9.

Claims

1. A method for communication in a user equipment apparatus, comprising: The user equipment device receives a sensorless area policy for the user equipment device, the sensorless area policy specifying a private area; Store the sensorless area strategy for the user equipment device; as well as The sensing configuration for the user equipment device is determined based on the non-sensing area strategy, and the sensing configuration corresponds to the private area.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the sensing configuration is further determined based on the location of the user equipment device.

3. The method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the sensing configuration for the network node includes at least one of the following: a transmission configuration corresponding to the private area, or a reception configuration corresponding to the private area.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies at least one beam corresponding to the private region.

5. The method of claim 3, wherein the transmission configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a transmission power threshold.

6. The method of claim 3, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies a threshold value of a range value in the periodic graph.

7. The method of claim 3, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private region specifies the angle of arrival.

8. The method of claim 3, wherein the receiving configuration corresponding to the private area specifies a reflected signal delay estimate.

9. The method according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising: Send a request for private zone information to the network node. The non-sensored area policy is received in response to the request.

10. A device for communication, comprising: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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