6g virtual cell using different numerologies for different sub-bands

Abstract

This disclosure provides methods for improving the efficiency of dynamic spectrum sharing and carrier aggregation in 6G and subsequent networks. The proposed methods and apparatus allow the configuration of control and data channels to encompass multiple non-contiguous subbands with different parameter sets within a virtual cell. Correspondingly, methods for wireless communication that can be performed at a user equipment (UE) are provided, enabling the UE to obtain the configuration of control or data channels within the cell, and to receive or transmit information in at least one of the control or data channels based on the configuration. The cell comprises multiple non-contiguous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets. Control or data channels can be allocated in non-contiguous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set within different parameter sets, or in non-contiguous frequency bands associated with each parameter set within different parameter sets.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Non-Provisional Application Serial No. 18 / 622,648, filed on March 29, 2024, entitled “6G VIRTUAL CELL WITH DIFFERENT NUMEROLOGIES FOR DIFFERENT SUB-BANDS”, the disclosure of which is expressly and in its entirety incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates generally to the field of wireless communication, and more specifically to the configuration of control channels and data channels in wireless communication systems, which incorporates multiple non-contiguous subbands with different parameter sets within a virtual cell for 6G network deployment. Background Technology

[0004] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide a variety of telecommunications services, such as telephone, video, data, messaging, and broadcasting. Typical wireless communication systems may employ multiple access technologies capable of supporting communication with multiple users by sharing available system resources. Examples of such multiple access technologies include Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems, Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) systems, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) systems, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) systems, Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) systems, and Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) systems.

[0005] These multiple access technologies have been adopted in various telecommunications standards to provide a common protocol that enables different wireless devices to communicate at the city, national, regional, and even global levels. An example telecommunications standard is 5G New Radio (NR). 5G NR is part of the Continuous Evolution of Mobile Broadband (CWB) program issued by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to meet new requirements associated with latency, reliability, security, scalability (e.g., with the Internet of Things (IoT),) and other requirements. 5G NR includes services associated with enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communications (mMTC), and ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). Some aspects of 5G NR are based on the 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard. Further improvements to 5G NR technology are needed. These improvements can also be applied to other multiple access technologies and telecommunications standards that adopt them. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The following is a simplified summary of one or more aspects of the invention to provide a basic understanding of these aspects. This overview is not an exhaustive summary of all conceived aspects, nor is it intended to identify key or decisive elements of all aspects, nor to depict the scope of any or all aspects. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed descriptions that follow.

[0007] One innovative aspect of the subject matter described in this disclosure can be implemented in an apparatus for wireless communication, which may be a user equipment (UE). The apparatus includes: one or more memories; and one or more processors, each of the one or more processors communicatively coupled to at least one of the one or more memories. The one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to enable the apparatus to: obtain a configuration of a control channel or data channel in a cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channel or data channel is allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets; and receive or transmit information in at least one of the control channel or data channel based on the configuration.

[0008] Another innovative aspect of the subject matter described in this disclosure can be implemented in a method for performing wireless communication at a UE. The method includes: obtaining a configuration of a control channel or data channel in a cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channel or data channel is allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets; and receiving or transmitting information in at least one of the control channel or data channel based on the configuration.

[0009] Another innovative aspect of the subject matter described in this disclosure can be implemented in an apparatus for wireless communication, which may be a UE. The apparatus includes: components for obtaining a configuration of a control channel or data channel in a cell comprising a plurality of discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channel or data channel is allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets; and components for receiving or transmitting information in at least one of the control channel or data channel based on the configuration.

[0010] To achieve the foregoing and related objectives, one or more aspects include the features fully described below and specifically pointed out in the claims. The following description and drawings illustrate some exemplary features of one or more aspects in detail. However, these features indicate only some of the various ways in which the principles of the various aspects may be employed, and this description is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1A This is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless communication system and an access network.

[0012] Figure 1B A diagram illustrating an example decomposed base station architecture is shown.

[0013] Figure 2A This is an example diagram illustrating the first subframe within a 5G NR frame structure.

[0014] Figure 2B This is a diagram illustrating an example of a DL channel within a 5G NR subframe.

[0015] Figure 2C This is an example diagram illustrating the second subframe within a 5G NR frame structure.

[0016] Figure 2D This is a diagram illustrating an example of a UL channel within a 5G NR subframe.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating examples of base stations and UEs participating in wireless communication.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a carrier aggregation scenario considered in a network deployment.

[0019] Figure 5 This is an example diagram illustrating a scenario that includes the challenge of refarming the spectrum.

[0020] Figure 6 This is an example diagram illustrating a virtual cell that involves the aggregation of multiple frequency bands or sub-bands.

[0021] Figures 7A to 7B This is a diagram illustrating an example of a Bandwidth Part (BWP) configuration.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a virtual cell formed by sub-bands with different parameter sets.

[0023] Figures 9A to 9B This is an example diagram illustrating a virtual cell that contains multiple subbands with different parameter sets and focuses on the handling of the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH).

[0024] Figure 10 This is another example of a virtual cell that uses different parameter sets for each subband when processing the PDCCH.

[0025] Figures 11A to 11C This is a diagram illustrating other examples of aspects used for handling PDCCH in virtual cells that employ different parameter sets for each subband.

[0026] Figures 12A to 12B This is an illustration of an example of a virtual cell with different subbands and different parameter sets, in which the UE can handle the Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH).

[0027] Figure 13 This is an illustration of another example of a virtual cell with different subbands and different parameter sets, in which the UE can handle the PUCCH.

[0028] Figure 14 This is an illustration of another example of a virtual cell with different subbands and different parameter sets, in which the UE can handle the PUCCH.

[0029] Figures 15A to 15B This is a diagram illustrating a further example of a virtual cell with different subbands and different parameter sets, in which the UE can handle the PUCCH.

[0030] Figure 16 This is a diagram illustrating examples of physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) or physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) for virtual cells with different parameter sets.

[0031] Figure 17 This is another example of a PDSCH or PUSCH for a virtual cell with different parameter sets.

[0032] Figure 18 This is a diagram illustrating examples of concurrent PUCCH and PUSCH in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets.

[0033] Figure 19 This is another example of concurrent PUCCH and PUSCH in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets.

[0034] Figure 20 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a call flow between a base station and a UE.

[0035] Figure 21 This is a flowchart of an example method for wireless communication that can be performed at the UE.

[0036] Figure 22This is an illustration of an example of a hardware implementation for a device, which may be a UE. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The detailed description below, illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, is intended as a description of various configurations and not as representing only the configurations in which the concepts described herein can be practiced. To provide a thorough understanding of the various concepts, the detailed description includes specific details. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these concepts can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring these concepts.

[0038] Various apparatuses and methods will now be used to present several aspects of a telecommunications system. These apparatuses and methods will be described in detail below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings by various blocks, components, circuits, processes, algorithms, etc. (collectively, “elements”). These elements can be implemented using electronic hardware, computer software, or any combination thereof. Whether these elements are implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the system as a whole.

[0039] As an example, an element, any part of an element, or any combination of elements may be implemented as a “processing system” including one or more processors. Examples of processors include microprocessors, microcontrollers, graphics processing units (GPUs), central processing units (CPUs), application processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), reduced instruction set computing (RISC) processors, system-on-a-chip (SoCs), baseband processors, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), state machines, gate logic, discrete hardware circuits, and other suitable hardware configured to perform the various functionalities described throughout this disclosure. One or more processors in a processing system may execute software. Whether referred to as software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description language, or other names, software should be broadly interpreted as meaning instructions, instruction sets, code, code segments, program code, programs, subroutines, software components, applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executable files, threads of execution, procedures, functions, etc.

[0040] Therefore, in one or more example embodiments, the described functionality may be implemented in hardware, software, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functionality may be stored or encoded as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. A computer-readable medium includes a computer storage medium. The storage medium may be any available medium accessible to a computer. By way of example, and not limitation, such a computer-readable medium may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), optical disc storage devices, magnetic disk storage devices, other magnetic storage devices, combinations of computer-readable media of the types described above, or any other medium that may be used to store computer-executable code in the form of instructions or data structures accessible to a computer.

[0041] 6G networks aim to improve throughput by employing dynamic spectrum sharing and carrier aggregation. However, these technologies face challenges, particularly in low-frequency bands where aggregation of discontinuous spectrum is necessary to meet minimum channel bandwidth (CBW) requirements. To address this, virtual cells have been introduced, allowing discontinuous subbands within a single cell. However, these virtual cells are also limited because they typically require different subbands to use the same subcarrier spacing (SCS). The current bandwidth portion (BWP) configuration also indicates only one SCS at a time, thus limiting the potential of dynamic spectrum sharing and throughput. While exceptions exist for specific information such as the synchronization signal block / random access channel (SSB / RACH), in general, data and control channels are not configured for different sets of parameters. These channels include the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH), Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH), and Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH). Therefore, a virtual cell configuration that allows discontinuous subbands to use different sets of parameters is needed, which would improve the applicability of dynamic spectrum sharing and increase throughput. This disclosure presents various techniques for configuring different channels in a virtual cell using different parameter sets, including resource allocation when the resources of different channels (PDCCH, PUCCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH) are distributed across different parameter sets in the virtual cell, blind decoding / control channel element (BD / CCE) counting, and various aspects of frequency hopping.

[0042] Therefore, various aspects of the subject matter described in this disclosure relate generally to wireless communications, and more specifically to dynamic spectrum sharing and carrier aggregation in 6G networks. Specifically, these aspects relate to the configuration of control and data channels in a virtual cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets. In various examples, apparatus and methods are provided in which a user equipment (UE) obtains the configuration of a control channel or data channel in a cell, and receives or transmits information in at least one of the control channel or data channel based on that configuration. The cell comprises multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets. The control channel or data channel may be allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in different parameter sets, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets.

[0043] Various aspects also involve the configuration and handling of PDCCH, PUCCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH. For example, some aspects involve monitoring PDCCH in one or more non-contiguous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set or each parameter set in different parameter sets. This configuration can indicate the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping control channel elements (CCEs) used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a time period, these numbers being limited by limits associated with a single parameter set or each parameter set in different parameter sets used for PDCCH. Furthermore, other aspects involve the handling of PUCCH. For example, a UE can be configured with multiple PUCCH resources, each PUCCH resource comprising one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set or each parameter set in different parameter sets. The UE can transmit in one PUCCH resource allocated in one or more non-contiguous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set during a time period, or simultaneously transmit in multiple PUCCH resources allocated in one or more non-contiguous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets during a single time period. Furthermore, other aspects involve the handling of PDSCH or PUSCH. For example, the UE can receive downlink control information (DCI) scheduling PDSCH or PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set or each parameter set in different parameter sets. Then, the UE can receive PDSCH or transmit PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set or each parameter set in different parameter sets, wherein individual code blocks in the PDSCH or PUSCH are respectively allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set. Finally, other aspects involve the concurrent transmission of PUCCH and PUSCH. For example, the UE can transmit PUCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in different parameter sets, and concurrently transmit PUSCH with PUCCH in different one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in different parameter sets. In some cases, PUCCH can be multiplexed onto PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a reference parameter set in a different parameter set, or in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in a different parameter set.

[0044] Therefore, specific aspects of the subject matter described in this disclosure can be implemented to achieve one or more potential advantages. For example, the described methods and apparatus can improve the efficiency of dynamic spectrum sharing and carrier aggregation in 6G networks. This can be achieved by allowing the configuration of control and data channels to accommodate multiple non-contiguous subbands with different parameter sets within a virtual cell. Other advantages relate to the handling of PDCCH, PUCCH, PDSCH, or PUSCH. For example, regarding PDCCH, the configuration can indicate the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a time period, these numbers being limited by limits associated with a single parameter set or each parameter set in different parameter sets used for PDCCH. These quantities can enhance the reliability of downlink control information. Furthermore, regarding PUCCH, the UE can be configured with multiple PUCCH resources, each PUCCH resource including one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set or each parameter set in different parameter sets. This configuration can improve the efficiency of uplink control information transmission. Furthermore, regarding PDSCH and PUSCH, the UE can receive the DCI for scheduling PDSCH or PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set or each parameter set in different parameter sets. This method optimizes the use of available spectrum for downlink and uplink data transmission. Additionally, regarding the concurrent transmission of PUCCH and PUSCH, the UE can transmit PUCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in different parameter sets, and concurrently transmit PUSCH with PUCCH in different one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in different parameter sets. This configuration enhances the reliability of simultaneous uplink control and data transmission. Therefore, all these aspects allow for more efficient use of available spectrum and enhance communication reliability, particularly in downlink control information transmission, uplink control information transmission, downlink and uplink data transmission, and simultaneous uplink control and data transmission.

[0045] Figure 1A This is an illustration of an example of a wireless communication system and access network 100. The wireless communication system (also referred to as a wireless wide area network (WWAN)) includes a base station 102, user equipment (UE) 104, an evolved packet core (EPC) 160, and another core network 190 (e.g., a 5G core (5GC)). The base station 102 may include macro cells (high-power cellular base stations) and / or small cells (low-power cellular base stations). Macro cells include base stations. Small cells include femtocells, picocells, and microcells.

[0046] Base station 102 configured for 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) (collectively referred to as Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN)) can interface with EPC 160 via a first backhaul link 132 (e.g., S1 interface). Base station 102 configured for 5G New Radio (NR) (collectively referred to as Next Generation RAN (NG-RAN)) can interface with core network 190 via a second backhaul link 184. Among other functions, base station 102 can also perform one or more of the following functions: delivery of user data, radio channel encryption and decryption, integrity protection, header compression, mobility control functions (e.g., handover, dual connectivity), inter-cell interference coordination, connection establishment and release, load balancing, distribution of non-access stratum (NAS) messages, NAS node selection, synchronization, radio access network (RAN) sharing, multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS), subscriber and equipment tracking, RAN information management (RIM), paging, location, and delivery of warning messages. Base stations 102 can communicate directly or indirectly with each other via a third backhaul link 134 (e.g., an X2 interface) (e.g., via EPC 160 or core network 190). The first backhaul link 132, the second backhaul link 184, and the third backhaul link 134 can be wired or wireless.

[0047] Base station 102 can wirelessly communicate with UE 104. Each base station in base station 102 can provide communication coverage for a corresponding geographic coverage area 110. Overlapping geographic coverage areas 110 may exist. For example, small cell 102' may have a coverage area 110' that overlaps with the coverage areas 110 of one or more macro base stations 102. A network that includes both small cells and macro cells can be referred to as a heterogeneous network. The heterogeneous network may also include evolved home node B (eNB) (HeNB), which can provide services to restricted groups referred to as closed subscriber groups (CSG). The communication link 120 between base station 102 and UE 104 may include uplink (UL) (also known as reverse link) transmission from UE 104 to base station 102 and / or downlink (DL) (also known as forward link) transmission from base station 102 to UE 104. The communication link 120 may use multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna technologies, including spatial multiplexing, beamforming, and / or transmit diversity. The communication link may use one or more carriers. Base station 102 / UE 104 may use spectrum allocated in carrier aggregation for a total of up to Y x MHz (x component carriers) for transmission in each direction, with a bandwidth of up to Y MHz per carrier (e.g., 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 MHz, 400 MHz, etc.). Carriers may be adjacent to each other or may not be adjacent to each other. Carrier allocation may be asymmetric relative to DL and UL (e.g., more or fewer carriers may be allocated to DL compared to UL). Component carriers may include primary component carriers and one or more secondary component carriers. The primary component carrier may be referred to as the primary cell (PCell) and the secondary component carrier may be referred to as the secondary cell (SCell).

[0048] Some UEs 104 can communicate with each other using device-to-device (D2D) communication link 158. D2D communication link 158 can use DL / UL WWAN spectrum. D2D communication link 158 can use one or more sidelink channels, such as Physical Sidelink Broadcast Channel (PSBCH), Physical Sidelink Discovery Channel (PSDCH), Physical Sidelink Shared Channel (PSSCH), and Physical Sidelink Control Channel (PSCCH). D2D communication can be achieved through a variety of wireless D2D communication systems, such as, for example, WiMedia, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, LTE, or NR.

[0049] The wireless communication system may also include a Wi-Fi access point (AP) 150 that communicates with a Wi-Fi station (STA) 152 via a communication link 154 in, for example, an unlicensed spectrum of 5 GHz. When communicating in the unlicensed spectrum, the STA 152 / AP 150 may perform a free channel assessment (CCA) to determine whether the channel is available before communication.

[0050] Small cell 102' can operate in licensed and / or unlicensed spectrum. When operating in unlicensed spectrum, small cell 102' can employ NR and use the same unlicensed spectrum (e.g., 5 GHz, etc.) as the Wi-Fi AP 150. Small cell 102' employing NR in unlicensed spectrum can improve the coverage of the access network and / or increase the capacity of the access network.

[0051] The electromagnetic spectrum is typically subdivided into various categories, bands, channels, etc., based on frequency / wavelength. In 5G NR, two initial operating bands have been designated as frequency ranges FR1 (410MHz to 7.125GHz) and FR2 (24.25GHz to 52.6GHz). The frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are generally referred to as mid-band frequencies. Although a portion of FR1 is greater than 6GHz, in various documents and articles, FR1 is often (interchangeably) referred to as the "sub-6GHz" band. Similar naming issues sometimes occur with FR2, which is often (interchangeably) referred to as the "millimeter wave" band in documents and articles, although this is different from the extremely high frequency (EHF) band (30GHz to 300GHz) designated as "millimeter wave" by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

[0052] In light of the foregoing, unless otherwise specifically stated, it should be understood that, as used herein, the term "below 6 GHz" and the like can broadly refer to frequencies less than 6 GHz, within FR1, or including intermediate frequency band frequencies. Furthermore, unless otherwise specifically stated, it should be understood that, as used herein, the term "millimeter wave" and the like can broadly refer to frequencies that can include intermediate frequency band frequencies, within FR2, or within the EHF band.

[0053] Base station 102 (whether a small cell 102' or a large cell (e.g., a macro base station)) may include and / or be referred to as an eNB, gNodeB (gNB), or another type of base station. Some base stations (such as gNB 180) may operate in conventional sub-6 GHz spectrum, in millimeter wave frequencies, and / or near-millimeter wave frequencies to communicate with UE 104. When gNB 180 operates in millimeter wave or near-millimeter wave frequencies, gNB 180 may be referred to as a millimeter wave base station. Millimeter wave base station 180 may utilize beamforming 182 with UE 104 to compensate for path loss and short range. Base station 180 and UE 104 may each include multiple antennas (such as antenna elements, antenna panels, and / or antenna arrays) to facilitate beamforming.

[0054] Base station 180 may transmit beamformed signals to UE 104 in one or more transmit directions 182'. UE 104 may receive beamformed signals from base station 180 in one or more receive directions 182''. UE 104 may also transmit beamformed signals to base station 180 in one or more transmit directions. Base station 180 may receive beamformed signals from UE 104 in one or more receive directions. Base station 180 / UE 104 may perform beam training to determine the optimal receive and transmit directions for each of base station 180 / UE 104. The transmit and receive directions of base station 180 may be the same or different. The transmit and receive directions of UE 104 may be the same or different.

[0055] EPC 160 may include Mobility Management Entity (MME) 162, other MMEs 164, Serving Gateway 166, MBMS Gateway 168, Broadcast Multicast Service Center (BM-SC) 170, and Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway 172. MME 162 can communicate with Home Subscriber Server (HSS) 174. MME 162 is the control node that handles signaling between UE 104 and EPC 160. Typically, MME 162 provides bearer and connection management. All user Internet Protocol (IP) packets are delivered through Serving Gateway 166, which is itself connected to PDN Gateway 172. PDN Gateway 172 provides UE IP address allocation and other functions. PDN Gateway 172 and BM-SC 170 are connected to IP Service 176. IP Service 176 may include the Internet, intranet, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), PS streaming service, and / or other IP services. BM-SC 170 provides functions for MBMS user service dispatch and delivery. The BM-SC 170 can serve as an entry point for content provider MBMS transmission, authorizing and initiating MBMS bearer services within a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN), and scheduling MBMS transmissions. The MBMS gateway 168 can distribute MBMS services to base station 102 within a Multicast-Broadcast Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) area belonging to a broadcast-specific service, and is responsible for session management (start / stop) and collecting eMBMS-related billing information.

[0056] The core network 190 may include Access and Mobility Management Functions (AMF) 192, other AMFs 193, Session Management Functions (SMF) 194, and User Plane Functions (UPF) 195. AMF 192 can communicate with Unified Data Management (UDM) 196. AMF 192 is the control node that handles signaling between UE 104 and the core network 190. Generally, AMF 192 provides Quality of Service (QoS) streaming and session management. All user IP packets are delivered via UPF 195. UPF 195 provides UE IP address allocation and other functions. UPF 195 connects to IP services 197. IP services 197 may include the Internet, intranet, IMS, packet switching (PS) streaming services, and / or other IP services.

[0057] Base stations may include and / or be referred to as gNB, Node B, eNB, access point, base transceiver, radio base station, radio transceiver, transceiver function, Basic Service Set (BSS), Extended Service Set (ESS), Transmitter Receiver Point (TRP), or some other suitable terminology. Base station 102 provides access to EPC 160 or core network 190 for UE 104. Examples of UE 104 include cellular phones, smartphones, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones, laptops, personal digital assistants (PDAs), satellite radios, GPS devices, multimedia devices, video devices, digital audio players (e.g., MP3 players), cameras, game consoles, tablet computers, smart devices, wearable devices, vehicles, electricity meters, air pumps, large or small kitchen appliances, healthcare devices, implants, sensors / actuators, displays, or any other similarly functional devices. Some UEs in UE 104 may be referred to as IoT devices (e.g., parking timers, air pumps, toasters, vehicles, heart monitors, etc.). UE 104 may also be referred to as a station, mobile station, subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, mobile phone, user agent, mobile client, client, or some other suitable term.

[0058] The deployment of communication systems such as 5G NR systems can be arranged in a variety of ways using various components or parts. In a 5G NR system or network, network nodes, network entities, network devices, network mobility elements, RAN nodes, core network nodes, network elements, or network equipment such as BSs or one or more units (or components) performing base station functions can be implemented in aggregated or decomposed architectures. For example, BSs (such as Node B (NB), eNB, NR BS, 5G NB, Access Point (AP), TRP, or cell, etc.) can be implemented as aggregated base stations (also known as standalone BS or monolithic BS) or decomposed base stations.

[0059] Aggregated base stations can be configured to utilize a radio protocol stack that is physically or logically integrated within a single RAN node. Decomposed base stations 181 can be configured to utilize a protocol stack that is physically or logically distributed across two or more units, such as one or more central units (CUs), one or more distributed units (DUs), or one or more radio units (RUs)). In some aspects, CUs 183 can be implemented within a RAN node, and one or more DUs 185 can be co-located with a CU, or alternatively, can be geographically or virtually distributed across one or more other RAN nodes. DUs can be implemented to communicate with one or more RUs 187. Each of the CUs, DUs, and RUs can also be implemented as a virtual unit, i.e., a virtual central unit (VCU), a virtual distributed unit (VDU), or a virtual radio unit (VRU).

[0060] Base station type operation or network design can take into account the aggregation characteristics of base station functionality. For example, decomposed base stations can be utilized in Integrated Access Backhaul (IAB) networks, Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN (such as network configurations advocated by the O-RAN Alliance)), or Virtualized Radio Access Networks (vRAN, also known as Cloud Radio Access Networks (C-RAN)). Decomposition can include distributing functionality across two or more units in various physical locations, as well as virtually distributing the functionality of at least one unit, which enables flexibility in network design. Individual units in a decomposed base station or decomposed RAN architecture can be configured to communicate wirelessly with at least one other unit.

[0061] Figure 1B A diagram illustrating an example decomposed base station 181 architecture is shown. The decomposed base station 181 architecture may include one or more CUs 183, which may communicate directly with the core network 190 via a backhaul link, or indirectly with the core network 190 via one or more decomposed base station units (such as a near real-time RIC 125 via an E2 link, or a non-real-time RIC 115 associated with a Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) framework 105, or both). CUs 183 may communicate with one or more DUs 185 via appropriate midhaul links (such as F1 interfaces). DUs 185 may communicate with one or more RUs 187 via appropriate fronthaul links. RUs 187 may communicate with a UE 104 via one or more radio frequency (RF) access links. In some implementations, the UE 104 may be served simultaneously by multiple RUs 187.

[0062] Each of these units (i.e., CU 183, DU 185, RU 187, and near-RT RIC 125, non-RT RIC 115, and SMO frame 105) may include or be coupled to one or more interfaces configured to receive or transmit signals, data, or information (collectively, signals) via wired or wireless transmission media. Each of these units, or an associated processor or controller providing instructions to the communication interfaces of these units, may be configured to communicate with one or more other units via transmission media. For example, these units may include wired interfaces configured to receive signals or transmit signals to one or more other units via wired transmission media. Additionally, these units may include wireless interfaces that may include receivers, transmitters, or transceivers (such as radio frequency (RF) transceivers) configured to receive signals or transmit signals to one or more other units via wireless transmission media, or both.

[0063] In some respects, the CU 183 can host higher-level control functions. These control functions may include Radio Resource Control (RRC), Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP), or Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), etc. Each control function can be implemented using an interface configured to signal to other control functions hosted by the CU 183. The CU 183 can be configured to handle user plane functionality (i.e., Central Unit-User Plane (CU-UP)), control plane functionality (i.e., Central Unit-Control Plane (CU-CP)), or a combination thereof. In some implementations, the CU 183 can be logically divided into one or more CU-UP units and one or more CU-CP units. When implemented in an O-RAN configuration, the CU-UP units can communicate bidirectionally with the CU-CP units via an interface such as an E1 interface. The CU 183 can be implemented to communicate with the DU 185 for network control and signaling purposes, as needed.

[0064] DU 185 may correspond to a logical unit comprising one or more base station functions for controlling the operation of one or more RU 187s. In some aspects, DU 185 may host at least partially, according to functional splits (such as those defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), one or more of the Radio Link Control (RLC) layer, the Media Access Control (MAC) layer, and one or more high physical (PHY) layers (such as modules for forward error correction (FEC) encoding and decoding, scrambling, modulation and demodulation, etc.). In some aspects, DU 185 may also host one or more low PHY layers. Each layer (or module) may be implemented using an interface configured to communicate signals with other layers (and modules) hosted by DU 185 or with control functions hosted by CU 183.

[0065] Lower-layer functionality can be implemented by one or more RU 187s. In some deployments, an RU187 controlled by a DU 185 may correspond to a logical node that hosts RF processing functions or low-PHY layer functions (such as performing Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Inverse FFT (iFFT), digital beamforming, Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) extraction and filtering, or both, based at least in part on functional decomposition (such as lower-layer functional decomposition). In such architectures, the RU 187 may be implemented to handle over-the-air (OTA) communications with one or more UE 104s. In some specific implementations, the real-time and non-real-time aspects of control plane and user plane communications with the RU 187 may be controlled by the corresponding DU 185. In some scenarios, this configuration allows the DU185 and CU 183 to be implemented in cloud-based RAN architectures such as vRAN architectures.

[0066] SMO framework 105 can be configured to support RAN deployment and provisioning of both non-virtualized and virtualized network elements. For non-virtualized network elements, SMO framework 105 can be configured to support the deployment of dedicated physical resources for RAN coverage requirements, which can be managed via operation and maintenance interfaces such as the O1 interface. For virtualized network elements, SMO framework 105 can be configured to interact with a cloud computing platform such as Open Cloud (O-Cloud) 189 to perform network element lifecycle management (such as instantiating virtualized network elements) via a cloud computing platform interface such as the O2 interface. Such virtualized network elements may include, but are not limited to, CU 183, DU 185, RU 187, and near-RT RIC 125. In some implementations, SMO framework 105 can communicate with the hardware aspects of the 4G RAN (such as Open eNB (O-eNB) 111) via the O1 interface. Additionally, in some implementations, SMO framework 105 can communicate directly with one or more RU 187s via the O1 interface. SMO framework 105 may also include a non-RT RIC 115 configured to support the functionality of SMO framework 105.

[0067] The non-RT RIC 115 can be configured to include logical functions that enable non-real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources, including artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) workflows for model training and updates, or policy-based guidance for applications / features in the near-RT RIC 125. The non-RT RIC 115 can be coupled to or communicate with the near-RT RIC 125, such as via an A1 interface. The near-RT RIC 125 can be configured to include logical functions that enable near real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources via an interface, such as an E2 interface, through data collection and actions, connecting one or more CU 183s, one or more DU 185s, or both, and O-eNBs to the near-RT RIC 125.

[0068] In some implementations, to generate AI / ML models to be deployed in the near-RT RIC 125, the non-RT RIC 115 may receive parameters or external enrichment information from an external server. This information can be utilized by the near-RT RIC 125 and may be received from non-network data sources or network functions at the SMO framework 105 or the non-RT RIC 115. In some examples, the non-RT RIC 115 or the near-RT RIC 125 may be configured to tune RAN behavior or performance. For example, the non-RT RIC 115 may monitor long-term trends and patterns in performance and employ AI / ML models to perform corrective actions via the SMO framework 105 (such as reconfiguration via O1) or by creating RAN management policies (such as A1 policies).

[0069] refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B In some aspects, UE 104 may include channel component 198 configured to obtain a configuration of a control channel or data channel in a cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channel or data channel is allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in different parameter sets, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets; and to receive or transmit information in at least one of the control channel or data channel based on the configuration. The UE may obtain configuration, receive information, or transmit information to base stations 102 / 180, decomposed base station 181, components of decomposed base station 181 (such as CU183, DU 185, or RU 187), or some other network entity.

[0070] Although this disclosure may focus on 5G NR, the concepts and various aspects described herein are applicable to other similar fields, such as LTE, LTE-A Advanced, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and / or other wireless / radio access technologies.

[0071] Figure 2A Figure 200 illustrates an example of the first subframe within a 5G NR frame structure. Figure 2B Figure 230 illustrates an example of a DL channel within a 5G NR subframe. Figure 2C Figure 250 is an example of a second subframe within a 5G NR frame structure. Figure 2DFigure 280 illustrates an example of a UL channel within a 5G NR subframe. The 5G NR frame structure can be Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) (where subframes within a specific set of subcarriers (carrier system bandwidth) are dedicated to either DL or UL), or Time Division Duplex (TDD) (where subframes within a specific set of subcarriers (carrier system bandwidth) are dedicated to both DL and UL). In the process of... Figure 2A , Figure 2C In the provided example, the 5G NR frame structure is assumed to be TDD, where subframe 4 is configured with slot format 28 (mostly DL), where D is DL, U is UL, and F is flexible and can be used between DL / UL, and subframe 3 is configured with slot format 34 (mostly UL). Although subframes 3 and 4 are shown as having slot formats 34 and 28 respectively, any particular subframe can be configured using any of the various available slot formats 0-61. Slot formats 0 and 1 are both DL and UL, respectively. Other slot formats 2-61 include a mixture of DL, UL, and flexible symbols. The UE is configured using the slot format via the received Slot Format Indicator (SFI) (dynamically configured via DL Control Information (DCI) or semi-statically / statically configured via Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling). It should be noted that the above description also applies to the 5G NR frame structure as TDD.

[0072] Other wireless communication technologies may have different frame structures and / or different channels. For example, a 10-millisecond (ms) frame may be divided into 10 equal-sized subframes (1ms). Each subframe may include one or more time slots. Subframes may also include micro-time slots, which may include 7, 4, or 2 symbols. Each time slot may include 7 or 14 symbols, depending on the time slot configuration. For time slot configuration 0, each time slot may include 14 symbols, and for time slot configuration 1, each time slot may include 7 symbols. Symbols on the DL may be Cyclic Prefix (CP) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) (CP-OFDM) symbols. Symbols on the UL may be CP-OFDM symbols (for high-throughput scenarios) or Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) Extended OFDM (DFT-s-OFDM) symbols (also known as Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) symbols) (for power-constrained scenarios; limited to single-stream transmission). The number of time slots within a subframe is based on the time slot configuration and parameter set (numerology). For slot configuration 0, different parameter sets µ0 to 4 allow 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 slots per subframe, respectively. For slot configuration 1, different parameter sets 0 to 2 allow 2, 4, and 8 slots per subframe, respectively. Therefore, for slot configuration 0 and parameter set µ, there are 14 symbols per slot and 2µ slots per subframe. The subcarrier spacing and symbol length / duration are functions of the parameter sets. The subcarrier spacing can be equal to 2^μ. 15 kHz, where μ is the parameter set from 0 to 4. Therefore, the subcarrier spacing is 15 kHz for parameter set µ=0 and 240 kHz for parameter set µ=4. Symbol length / duration is negatively correlated with subcarrier spacing. Figures 2A to 2D Examples are provided for slot configuration 0 with 14 symbols per slot and parameter set µ=2 with 4 slots per subframe. Slot duration is 0.25 ms, subcarrier spacing is 60 kHz, and symbol duration is approximately 16.67 μs. Within the frame set, there may be one or more distinct bandwidth portions (BWPs) of frequency division multiplexing (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 2B Each BWP can have a specific set of parameters.

[0073] A resource grid can be used to represent the frame structure. Each time slot consists of a resource block (RB) extending for 12 consecutive subcarriers (also known as a physical RB (PRB)). The resource grid is divided into multiple resource elements (REs). The number of bits carried by each RE depends on the modulation scheme.

[0074] like Figure 2AAs illustrated, some REs carry reference (pilot) signals (RS) for the UE. RSs may include demodulation RS (DM-RS) (denoted as Rx for a particular configuration, where 100x is the port number, but other DM-RS configurations are possible) and channel state information reference signals (CSI-RS) for channel estimation at the UE. RSs may also include beam measurement RS (BRS), beam refinement RS (BRRS), and phase tracking RS (PT-RS).

[0075] Figure 2B Examples of various DL channels within a subframe of a frame are illustrated. The Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) carries the DCI within one or more Control Channel Elements (CCEs), each CCE comprising nine RE Groups (REGs), each REG comprising four consecutive REs in an OFDM symbol. The PDCCH within a BWP can be referred to as a Control Resource Set (CORESET). Additional BWPs can be located at higher and / or lower frequencies in the channel bandwidth. The Primary Synchronization Signal (PSS) is located within symbol 2 of a specific subframe of the frame. The PSS is used by UE 104 to determine subframe / symbol timing and physical layer identification. The Secondary Synchronization Signal (SSS) is located within symbol 4 of a specific subframe of the frame. The SSS is used by the UE to determine the Physical Layer Cell Identifier Group Number and radio frame timing. Based on the Physical Layer Identifier and Physical Layer Cell Identifier Group Number, the UE can determine the Physical Cell Identifier (PCI). Based on the PCI, the UE can determine the location of the aforementioned DM-RS. The Physical Broadcast Channel (PBCH), which carries the Master Information Block (MIB), can be logically grouped with the PSS and SSS to form a Synchronization Signal (SS) / PBCH block (also known as an SS block (SSB)). The MIB provides the System Frame Number (SFN) and the number of Restricted Frames (RBs) in the system bandwidth. The Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) carries user data, broadcast system information not transmitted via the PBCH (such as System Information Blocks (SIBs)), and paging messages.

[0076] like Figure 2CAs illustrated, some REs in the RE carry DM-RS (indicated as R for one particular configuration, but other DM-RS configurations are possible) for channel estimation at the base station. The UE can transmit DM-RS for the Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) and DM-RS for the Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH). The PUSCH DM-RS can be transmitted in the first or first two symbols of the PUSCH. Depending on whether a short or long PUCCH is transmitted and depending on the specific PUCCH format used, the PUCCH DM-RS can be transmitted in different configurations. The UE can transmit a Sounding Reference Signal (SRS). The SRS can be transmitted in the last symbol of a subframe. The SRS can have a comb structure, and the UE can transmit the SRS on one of the comb teeth. The SRS can be used by the base station for channel quality estimation to enable frequency-dependent scheduling of the UL.

[0077] Figure 2D Examples of various UL channels within a subframe of a frame are illustrated. The PUCCH can be located as indicated in one configuration. The PUCCH carries uplink control information (UCI), such as scheduling requests, channel quality indicators (CQI), pre-decoding matrix indicators (PMI), rank indicators (RI), and hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) acknowledgment (ACK) / non-acknowledgment (NACK) feedback. The PUCCH carries data and can additionally be used to carry buffer status reports (BSR), power clearance reports (PHR), and / or UCI.

[0078] Figure 3This is a block diagram illustrating communication between base station 310 (such as base station 102 / 180) and UE 350 (such as UE 104) in an access network. IP packets from EPC 160 may be provided to one or more controllers / processors 375 of base station 310. One or more controllers / processors 375 implement Layer 3 and Layer 2 functionality. Layer 3 includes the Radio Resource Control (RRC) layer, and Layer 2 includes the Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) layer, Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) layer, Radio Link Control (RLC) layer, and Media Access Control (MAC) layer. One or more controllers / processors 375 provide RRC layer functionality associated with broadcasting system information (e.g., MIB, SIB), RRC connection control (e.g., RRC connection paging, RRC connection establishment, RRC connection modification, and RRC connection release), inter-Radio Access Technology (RAT) mobility, and measurement configuration for UE measurement reporting; PDCP layer functionality associated with header compression / decompression, security (encryption, decryption, integrity protection, integrity verification), and handover support functions; RLC layer functionality associated with the delivery of upper-layer protocol data units (PDUs), error correction via ARQ, concatenation, segmentation, and reassembly of RLC service data units (SDUs), resegmentation of RLC data PDUs, and reordering of RLC data PDUs; and MAC layer functionality associated with mapping between logical channels and transport channels, multiplexing of MAC SDUs onto transport blocks (TBs), demultiplexing of MAC SDUs from TBs, scheduling information reporting, error correction via HARQ, priority handling, and logical channel priority ordering.

[0079] One or more transmit (TX) processors 316 and one or more receive (RX) processors 370 of base station 310 implement Layer 1 functionality associated with various signal processing functions. Layer 1 (which includes the physical (PHY) layer) may include error detection on the transport channel, forward error correction (FEC) decoding / decoding of the transport channel, interleaving, rate matching, mapping to the physical channel, modulation / demodulation of the physical channel, and MIMO antenna processing. One or more TX processors 316 process the mapping to the signal constellation based on various modulation schemes (e.g., binary phase shift keying (BPSK), quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK), M-order phase shift keying (M-PSK), M-order quadrature amplitude modulation (M-QAM)). The decoded and modulated symbols can then be divided into parallel streams. Each stream can then be mapped to OFDM subcarriers, multiplexed with a reference signal (e.g., a pilot) in the time and / or frequency domains, and subsequently combined using an inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) to produce a physical channel carrying a stream of time-domain OFDM symbols. The OFDM stream is spatially pre-decoded to generate multiple spatial streams. Channel estimates from channel estimator 374 are used to determine the decoding and modulation schemes, as well as for spatial processing. The channel estimates can be derived from a reference signal and / or channel condition feedback transmitted by UE 350. Each spatial stream can then be provided to a different antenna 320 via a separate transmitter 318TX. Each transmitter 318TX can modulate an RF carrier with the corresponding spatial stream for transmission.

[0080] At UE 350, each receiver 354RX receives signals via its corresponding antenna 352. Each receiver 354RX recovers the information modulated onto the RF carrier and provides that information to one or more receive (RX) processors 356. One or more TX processors 368 and one or more RX processors 356 of UE 350 implement Layer 1 functionality associated with various signal processing functions. One or more RX processors 356 can perform spatial processing on the information to recover any spatial stream destined for UE 350. If multiple spatial streams are destined for UE 350, they can be combined by one or more RX processors 356 into a single OFDM symbol stream. The one or more RX processors 356 then use a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to transform the OFDM symbol stream from the time domain to the frequency domain. The frequency domain signal consists of a separate OFDM symbol stream for each subcarrier of the OFDM signal. The symbols on each subcarrier, along with a reference signal, are recovered and demodulated by determining the most probable signal constellation point transmitted by base station 310. These soft decisions can be based on a channel estimate calculated by channel estimator 358. The soft decision is then decoded and deinterleaved to recover the data and control signals originally transmitted by base station 310 on the physical channel. The data and control signals are then provided to one or more controllers / processors 359 of the UE 350, which implements Layer 3 and Layer 2 functionality.

[0081] One or more controllers / processors 359 may each be associated with one or more memories 360 storing program code and data. The one or more memories 360 may be referred to individually or in any combination as computer-readable media, and may be any type of computer-readable media discussed herein (e.g., RAM, ROM, EEPROM, optical disc storage, magnetic disk storage, other magnetic storage devices, combinations of the foregoing types of computer-readable media, or any other medium that can be used to store computer-executable code in the form of instructions or data structures accessible by a computer). The one or more controllers / processors 359 provide demultiplexing, packet reassembly, decryption, header decompression, and control signal processing between transport and logical channels to recover IP packets from the EPC 160. The one or more controllers / processors 359 are also responsible for error detection using ACK and / or NACK protocols to support HARQ operation.

[0082] Similar to the functionality described in conjunction with transmissions performed by base station 310, one or more controllers / processors 359 of UE 350 provide: RRC layer functionality associated with system information (e.g., MIB, SIB) acquisition, RRC connectivity, and measurement reporting; PDCP layer functionality associated with header compression / decompression and security (encryption, decryption, integrity protection, integrity verification); RLC layer functionality associated with the delivery of upper-layer PDUs, error correction via ARQ, concatenation, segmentation, and reassembly of RLC SDUs, resegmentation of RLC data PDUs, and reordering of RLC data PDUs; and MAC layer functionality associated with mapping between logical channels and transport channels, multiplexing of MAC SDUs onto TBs, demultiplexing of MAC SDUs from TBs, scheduling information reporting, error correction via HARQ, priority handling, and logical channel priority ordering.

[0083] The channel estimate derived by channel estimator 358 from a reference signal or feedback transmitted by base station 310 can be used by one or more TX processors 368 to select appropriate decoding and modulation schemes and facilitate spatial processing. The spatial streams generated by one or more TX processors 368 can be provided to different antennas 352 via individual transmitters 354TX. Each transmitter 354TX can modulate an RF carrier with a corresponding spatial stream for transmission.

[0084] Transmission is processed at base station 310 in a manner similar to that described in conjunction with the receiver function at UE 350. Each receiver 318RX receives signals via its corresponding antenna 320. Each receiver 318RX recovers the information modulated onto the RF carrier and provides that information to one or more RX processors 370.

[0085] One or more controllers / processors 375 may each be associated with one or more memories 376 storing program code and data. The one or more memories 376 may be referred to individually or in any combination as computer-readable media, and may be any type of computer-readable media discussed herein (e.g., RAM, ROM, EEPROM, optical disc storage, magnetic disk storage, other magnetic storage devices, combinations of the foregoing types of computer-readable media, or any other medium that can be used to store computer-executable code in the form of instructions or data structures accessible by a computer). The one or more controllers / processors 375 provide demultiplexing, packet reassembly, decryption, header decompression, and control signal processing between transport and logical channels to recover IP packets from the UE 350. IP packets from the one or more controllers / processors 375 may be provided to the EPC 160. The one or more controllers / processors 375 are also responsible for error detection using ACK and / or NACK protocols to support HARQ operation.

[0086] At least one of one or more TX processors 368, one or more RX processors 356, and one or more controllers / processors 359 can be configured to perform combination. Figure 1A The various aspects of the channel component 198.

[0087] Figure 4 Example 400 illustrates a carrier aggregation scenario considered in 6G deployment. Using dynamic spectrum sharing and aggregation technologies, 6G networks can be designed to provide a superior user experience and overall performance compared to 5G. For example, UE 104 can be configured to use carrier aggregation (CA) to communicate simultaneously in a sub-7 GHz frequency range 402 (FR1) with a peak throughput envelope of 18 Gbps, a mid-band frequency range 404 (FR3) with a peak throughput envelope of 42 Gbps, and a millimeter-wave frequency range 406 (FR2) with a peak throughput envelope of 45 Gbps. This configuration theoretically allows for a total peak throughput envelope of 105 Gbps. However, in practice, achieving widespread availability of well-covered, contiguous spectrum for 6G deployment may remain a challenge.

[0088] Currently, cell sites with one or more component carriers (CCs) face several challenges. The system bandwidth of each CC can span a set of frequency-contiguous resource blocks, the lower limit of which can be defined by the minimum channel bandwidth (CBW) of the UE 104. This minimum CBW of the UE may depend on the radio access technology (RAT) and be hard-coded for each operating band. For LTE, the minimum CBW may be 1.4MHz; or for NR FR1, the minimum CBW may be 5MHz, 10MHz, or 20MHz (depending on the SCS and band). When dealing with narrow bandwidth and frequency-dispersed refarmed spectrum, such as Figure 4 Utilizing such narrowband resources for dynamic spectrum sharing or CA as envisioned in the document may be challenging. For example, one or more refarmed CCs with bandwidth less than the minimum CBW may not be suitable for standalone (SA) deployments of NR / 5G without spectrum aggregation with other CCs to meet the minimum CBW.

[0089] Figure 5Example 500 illustrates a scenario depicting this spectrum refarming challenge. In the context of 4G and 5G, a system bandwidth 502 can be defined for each carrier of the UE, where each carrier has a specific subcarrier spacing and bandwidth. Data can be mapped onto each carrier, and these carriers can be processed independently and in parallel to achieve carrier aggregation. However, complications may arise when considering low-band frequencies, where operators may have multiple carriers, each with a very narrow bandwidth. For example, an operator might have a carrier 504 with a bandwidth of 3MHz and another carrier 506 with a bandwidth of 1.4MHz. When these two bandwidths are combined, they may still fall short of the minimum CBW of 5MHz required for SA 5G deployment. Therefore, given the relatively narrow total bandwidth of a set of contiguous carriers, independently controlling multiple non-contiguous carriers to achieve carrier aggregation would help achieve… Figure 4 The expected throughput.

[0090] To overcome the CBW limitations of spectrum refarming and CA, improve the utilization efficiency of fragmented or refarmed resources, and enhance the coexistence of different use cases, virtual cells can be applied. Unlike physical cells with physical frequency ranges and contiguous subcarriers, virtual cells are cells mapped to multiple physical cells or non-contiguous subcarriers. For carrier aggregation purposes, a virtual cell can be considered as a single cell. Therefore, unlike physical cells or component carriers, virtual cells can be configured with non-contiguous subbands.

[0091] The formation of a virtual cell may be subject to one or more conditions. One condition may involve frequency range, meaning the virtual cell contains subbands belonging to the same frequency range. Therefore, the subbands in the virtual cell will fall within a specific frequency range. Another condition may involve the gap between two adjacent subbands, meaning the gap is less than or equal to a pre-configured or determined threshold F. MGAP MHz. Therefore, the frequency distance between two sub-bands in a virtual cell will be within a certain limit. Another condition may involve aggregated bandwidth, i.e., the aggregated bandwidth of all sub-bands is less than or equal to a pre-configured or determined threshold F. MSUM MHz. Therefore, the total bandwidth of all subbands in the virtual cell will be within a certain limit. Another condition may involve the parameter set, namely that all subbands use the same subcarrier spacing (SCS) and cyclic prefix (CP) length. Therefore, all subbands in the virtual cell will use the same settings for these parameters. Another condition may involve the receive (Rx) timing difference (RTD), namely that the RTD of the downlink (DL) channel or reference signal (RS) across subbands will be equal to T. MRTD <T CP, ref_SCS / LTherefore, the timing difference between the reception of signals from different subbands will be within a certain limit. Another condition may involve the transmit (Tx) timing difference (TTD), i.e., the TTD is the same for all uplink (UL) channels or RS across subbands. Therefore, the timing difference between the transmission of signals to different subbands will be the same. Another condition may involve the receive (Rx) power spectral density (RPSD) imbalance between subbands, i.e., the RPSD imbalance between subbands will be within a certain limit. MRPD Within dB. Therefore, the power intensity difference between signals received from different subbands will be within a certain limit.

[0092] Figure 6 Example 600 illustrates a virtual cell 602 involving the aggregation of multiple frequency bands or sub-bands 604. A single cell can span multiple frequencies within a certain frequency range, and frequency gaps can exist between two adjacent sub-bands. In this example, all sub-bands 604 in a single virtual cell are configured with the same subcarrier spacing and the same CP length. In this example, all sub-bands 604 in a single virtual cell also have the same timing (RTD and TTD). For example, the RTD of each sub-band is much smaller than the symbol length of the carrier. Furthermore, for all uplink transmissions of all sub-bands, the TTD is the same or differs by a very small amount. Additionally, the RPSD imbalance between sub-bands 604 is less than a specific value. Therefore, from the UE's perspective, all sub-bands 604 have similar characteristics, and the base station can transmit data from the same location in all sub-bands 604 of a single virtual cell. Therefore, using virtual cell 602, sub-bands 604 with different frequency ranges (such as...) can be... Figure 4 (As illustrated) carrier aggregation is performed to achieve the total expected throughput of 6G. Furthermore, these subbands 604 can be configured using corresponding bandwidth portions (BWPs) in paired or unpaired spectrum.

[0093] Figures 7A to 7B Examples 700 and 750 illustrate BWP configurations in paired and unpaired spectrum, respectively. In 5G / NR, each cell can be configured with an active downlink / uplink (DL / UL) BWP, which can be switched over time via network signaling or a timer. That is, only one bandwidth segment may be active at a time, and each cell can be configured with a BWP configuration. Each BWP configuration includes parameters such as subcarrier spacing and CP length. Therefore, the parameter set is typically configured per BWP. For each downlink or uplink bandwidth segment, the following parameters can be provided to the serving cell: subcarrier spacing, CP length, and resource block related aspects. Based on the bandwidth segment, the UE can determine the carrier frequency, subcarrier spacing, and cyclic prefix. For example, once a specific bandwidth segment is activated for a boundary, the UE can determine the subcarrier spacing, CP length, and bandwidth. Based on this information, the UE can communicate with the base station.

[0094] In a given BWP configuration for each DL BWP or UL BWP, several parameters of the serving cell can be provided to the UE for paired spectrum operation. These parameters include: SCS, or the spacing between subcarriers in the channel; CP, which is used to prevent inter-symbol interference; and the Common Resource Block (RB), which is defined by a starting point (N). BWP start ) and the number of consecutive RBs (N) BWP size Definition. The starting point can be calculated as Oc. arrier +RB start Oc arrier It is the offset provided by the parameter offsetToCarrier for SCS, and RB start The offset is indicated by the parameter `locationAndBandwidth`. The number of consecutive RBs can be provided as a Resource Indicator (RIV) value via the parameter `locationAndBandwidth`, where N is set to N. BWP size =275. These parameters also include an index in the DLBWP or UL BWP set, provided by the corresponding parameter BWP-Id; and a BWP general parameter set and a BWP specific parameter set, which can be provided by the configurations BWP-DownlinkCommon and BWP-DownlinkDedicated for DL ​​BWPs or BWP-UplinkCommon and BWP-UplinkDedicated for UL BWPs. For unpaired spectrum operation, a DL BWP can be linked to a UL BWP when the DL BWP index is the same as the UL BWP index. Therefore, in the case of unpaired spectrum (e.g., DL and UL do not use separate frequencies), if the DL and UL BWPs have the same index, they can be linked. Furthermore, when the BWP-Id of the DL BWP is the same as the BWP-Id of the UL BWP, the UE does not expect to receive a configuration where the center frequency of the DL BWP is different from the center frequency of the UL BWP. Therefore, if the DL and UL BWPs have the same index, the UE expects them to have the same center frequency in the unpaired spectrum.

[0095] In 5G / NR, there are several scenarios where different parameter sets can be configured for a given cell. In one example, the Synchronization Signal Block / Random Access Channel (SSB / RACH) can be configured with a different parameter set compared to other channels / signals in the serving cell. For instance, the SSB and RACH, which may be used for initial access or random access but not for data communication, can have different parameter sets than other channels. For example, in FR2, the SSB might use a 240kHz SCS, while other DL / UL channels / signals use a 120kHz SCS. In another example, different BWPs (Block Window Programming) can be configured for the serving cell (such as...). Figures 7A to 7B (Example of BWP configuration) Configure different parameter sets. For example, a UE can be configured with one BWP with a 30kHz SCS and another with a 60kHz SCS, activating only one at a time. In another example, the DL reception and UL transmission of the serving cell can be associated with different parameter sets. For example, the regular DL / UL carrier can use a 30kHz SCS, while the supplementary UL carrier can use a 15kHz SCS. In another example, different parameter sets can be configured for the corresponding serving cells in the CA. For example, in the case of CA, for a given UE configured with CA, different parameter sets can be configured across different carriers or different cells. For example, in Frequency Division Duplex-Time Division Duplex (FDD-TDD) CA, the FDD cell might use a 15kHz SCS, while the TDD cell might use a 30kHz SCS.

[0096] However, despite the aforementioned special cases, there is currently no configuration of different subcarrier spacings for common data / shared channels or control channels (i.e., Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH), Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH), Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH)) for a given bandwidth portion. For example, in a given cell, data and control channels are configured with a single set of parameters and subcarrier spacing associated with a given BWP configuration. Although changes to the parameter set can be applied to these channels via Downlink Control Information (DCI) / timer-based BWP handover or Radio Resource Control (RRC) reconfiguration, for a given PDCCH, PUCCH, PDSCH, or PUSCH, in an active BWP, a single parameter set is generally applied when the BWP is active. This limitation may hinder the improvement of throughput in 6G (e.g., regarding...) through dynamic spectrum sharing using CA across different frequency ranges. Figure 4 As described, different frequency ranges (e.g., FR1, FR2, FR3) may be associated with different sets of parameters. However, although... Figure 5 and Figure 6As illustrated, virtual cell 602 can be configured with multiple non-contiguous subbands, but similar restrictions currently exist for these subbands, namely, they must have the same set of parameters for similar reasons. Therefore, a redefinition is needed. Figures 7A to 7B The BWP configuration, or otherwise the configuration of the control and data channels to handle different subband parameter sets, will help to remove this condition so that the subbands of the virtual cell can also have different parameter sets (e.g., SCS or CP length) and facilitate dynamic spectrum sharing and CA.

[0097] Figure 8 Example 800 illustrates a configuration of a virtual cell 802 (e.g., corresponding to virtual cell 602) formed by subbands 804 with different parameter sets 806. In this given virtual cell, there are three subbands, although other numbers of subbands may exist in other examples. For example, in the illustrated example, the UE may receive an indication that the cell is configured as a virtual cell formed by three subbands. Subbands 1 and 2 may be configured with a 15kHz SCS, and subband 3 may be configured with a 30kHz SCS, although the SCS may differ in other examples. When viewing... Figure 8 In the illustrated time-frequency grid, these different parameter sets across subbands are evident. For example, subbands 1 and 2 may have longer OFDM symbol durations compared to subband 3 because their subcarrier spacing is smaller. Conversely, subband 3 may have shorter OFDM symbol durations compared to subbands 1 and 2.

[0098] To realize such a single virtual cell 802 and apply them to dynamic spectrum sharing and CA, various aspects of this disclosure provide configurations of control channels including PDCCH and PUCCH, and data channels including PDSCH and PUSCH, which accommodate multiple non-contiguous subbands 604, 804 (e.g., frequency ranges 402, 404, 406 or carriers 504, 506) having different parameter sets 806 constituting different subcarrier spacings or different CP lengths. Specifically, Figures 9A to 9B , Figure 10 and Figures 11A to 11C Different examples of virtual cells in 6G are illustrated, which contain multiple subbands with different parameter sets and focus on the handling of the PDCCH. These examples allow different parameter sets to be used for the PDCCH across subbands of the virtual cell by providing configurations regarding how the PDCCH can be mapped and how the UE can monitor the PDCCH in this case. Furthermore, Figures 12A to 12B , Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figures 15A to 15B Different examples relating to PUCCH in virtual cells with different parameter sets are illustrated. Furthermore, Figure 16 and Figure 17Different examples relating to data channels (including PDSCH and PUSCH) of virtual cells with different parameter sets are illustrated. Finally, Figure 18 and Figure 19 Different examples of concurrent PUCCH and PUSCH with virtual cells having different subbands and different parameter sets are illustrated, where concurrency here means that at least one symbol of the PUCCH overlaps with at least one symbol of the PUSCH.

[0099] Figures 9A to 9B Examples 900 and 950 illustrate configurations of a virtual cell 802 comprising multiple subbands 804 with different parameter sets 806 and including a PDCCH. In these examples, for virtual cells comprising different subbands with different parameter sets, the UE 104 can be semi-statically configured to monitor the PDCCH on one or more subbands of the virtual cell having the same parameter set. Therefore, even if the virtual cell comprises multiple subbands with different parameter sets, the UE is configured to monitor the PDCCH on subbands having the same parameter set.

[0100] Referring to the illustrated examples 900 and 950, a single virtual cell may contain multiple subbands with two different parameter sets. For a given virtual cell spanning several frequencies such as those illustrated in these examples, the UE can be configured to monitor PDCCHs mapped to one or more subbands with the same parameter set. Therefore, PDCCHs can be mapped across subbands with the same parameter set within the virtual cell. The UE can be configured to periodically monitor the PDCCH according to a given parameter set. Figure 9A In the example, monitoring could, for instance, employ a 15kHz subcarrier spacing, while Figure 9B In the examples, monitoring might employ a 30kHz subcarrier spacing, for instance. Therefore, although the virtual cell contains multiple parameter sets, PDCCH monitoring here does not involve processing multiple parameter sets. Here, the UE is semi-statically configured to monitor the PDCCH on one or more subbands with a single parameter set, even if the virtual cell has different parameter sets. Therefore, in these examples, the UE might not utilize different parameter sets to monitor the PDCCH in a given time period 902, 952. Thus, even if the UE has the capability to monitor the PDCCH on subbands with different parameter sets, it can only utilize a specific parameter set to monitor the PDCCH in any given time period 902, 952.

[0101] Figures 9A to 9BThe configuration indicates how the UE can monitor PDCCH in virtual cells using different parameter sets for each subband. For example, this configuration can provide the number of blind decodes (denoted by B) and the number of non-overlapping control channel elements (CCEs) for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a specific time period (e.g., PDCCH monitoring timing, each time slot, each subframe, or each other example of time periods 902, 952). These two parameters, B and C, define the UE's processing capacity. Here, the UE can use blind decoding to monitor PDCCH, but due to processing capacity limitations, the UE may not be able to monitor an unlimited number of PDCCH candidates. Therefore, the number of blind decodes the UE performs at one time may be limited. For example, in one time slot, the UE can be configured to monitor up to 44 blind decode candidates and 56 CCEs for PDCCH monitoring, or other numbers in other examples. Here, the number of B blind decodes and C CCEs that the UE will monitor during PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a specific time period can be configured via RRC signaling or predefined. Furthermore, B and C may be subject to a maximum number B for a given parameter set. max,µ C max,µ The constraint, where μ represents the parameter set index (e.g., SCS=2). µ (kHz). Different parameter sets can have different blind decoding and maximum number of CCEs, and these may be predefined or reported by the UE's capabilities. Therefore, here, the UE can be configured to... Figure 9A or Figure 9B The illustrated time periods for PDCCH monitoring, and in each monitoring time or time period 902, 952, due to UE capability limitations, the number of blind decodings or CCEs used for PDCCH monitoring can be defined as not exceeding those numbers.

[0102] Figure 10 Another example 1000 illustrates the configuration of a virtual cell 802 employing different parameter sets 806 for subbands 804, including the PDCCH. In this example, for a virtual cell containing different subbands with different parameter sets, the UE 104 can be configured to monitor the PDCCH on one or more subbands having more than one parameter set. However, the UE can be configured to monitor the PDCCH using only one parameter set for a given time period 1002 (such as each PDCCH monitoring opportunity, time slot, or subframe). Therefore, while the UE may have the ability to monitor the PDCCH on subbands with different parameter sets, the UE may only be able to monitor the PDCCH using a specific parameter set at any given time. This method allows the UE to adapt to different parameter sets present in the virtual cell, but in a time-division manner, focusing on only one parameter set at a time.

[0103] Referring to the illustrated example 1000, a virtual cell can span multiple subbands with two or more different parameter sets. At a given time, the UE can monitor the PDCCH using a specific parameter set. For example, the UE can monitor the PDCCH spanning subbands 1 and 2, both of which have the same parameter set. However, the UE does not monitor the PDCCH in subband 3, which has a different parameter set. At different time locations, the UE can monitor the PDCCH using another parameter set. For example, the UE can monitor the PDCCH in subband 3 with a 30kHz subcarrier spacing. However, when the UE monitors the PDCCH in subband 3, it will not monitor the PDCCH in subband 1 or subband 2, which have different parameter sets. Therefore, the UE can monitor different parameter sets in a time-division multiplexing (TDM) manner, but at any given time period 1002, the UE can only monitor one parameter set. This method allows the UE to adapt to the different parameter sets present in the virtual cell in a time-division manner, focusing on only one parameter set at a time. Therefore, in this example, the UE may not utilize different parameter sets to monitor the PDCCH at a given time. Therefore, even if the UE has the ability to monitor the PDCCH on subbands with different parameter sets, it can only monitor the PDCCH using a specific parameter set at any given time.

[0104] Similarly, Figure 10 The configuration specifies the number of blind decodes (denoted by B) and the number of non-overlapping CCEs (denoted by C) used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a specific time period (e.g., PDCCH monitoring timing, each time slot, each subframe, or other time period 1002). These parameters B and C can be configured via RRC signaling or predefined. However, for different parameter sets, the maximum number of B and C is B0. max,µ C max,µ They may differ, where μ represents the parameter set index (e.g., SCS=2). μ (kHz). For example, for a 15kHz subcarrier interval, one set of maximum values ​​for B and C can be defined, and for a 30kHz interval, another set of maximum values ​​for B and C can be defined. Therefore, these limits may differ between different monitoring times with different parameter sets. For example, for the first subcarrier interval (15kHz), the UE may be able to monitor up to 44 candidates at a given time. However, if the UE is configured to monitor the PDCCH using a 30kHz subcarrier interval, it can monitor up to 56 candidates at a given time. Thus, because the UE uses different parameter sets for TDM monitoring of the PDCCH, the UE can monitor up to 44 candidates in one time period and up to 56 candidates in another. In other examples, these maximum numbers may differ depending on which parameter set the UE uses to monitor the PDCCH candidates at a given time.

[0105] Figures 11A to 11C Other examples 1100, 1130, and 1160 illustrate aspects for handling the PDCCH in a configuration of a virtual cell 802 employing different parameter sets 806 for each sub-band 804. In this aspect, such as Figure 11A As illustrated, for a virtual cell containing different subbands with different parameter sets, the UE can be configured to monitor the PDCCH on one or more subbands with more than one parameter set during a given time period 1102 (e.g., each PDCCH monitoring opportunity, slot, subframe). This aspect can be implemented using different examples. In one example 1130, such as Figure 11B As illustrated, the CCEs of a PDCCH candidate can be mapped to a resource with a single, given set of parameters. Therefore, all CCEs of a PDCCH candidate can be associated with the same set of parameters. In another example 1160, as... Figure 11C As illustrated, a PDCCH candidate CCE can be mapped to a resource with multiple parameter sets. Therefore, a PDCCH candidate CCE can be associated with different parameter sets. Figure 11B Compared to the previous example, this method allows for greater flexibility in how the UE monitors the PDCCH in virtual cells with different parameter sets.

[0106] refer to Figure 11B In Example 1130, the CCE of a PDCCH candidate can be mapped to a resource with a given set of parameters. Therefore, the resources for each PDCCH candidate do not span multiple parameter sets. They can span multiple subbands, but remain within a given set of parameters. Here, a specific PDCCH candidate can be mapped to a resource within a virtual cell with a given set of parameters. For example, PDCCH candidate 1 can be mapped to a resource with one set of parameters, and PDCCH candidate 2 can be mapped to other resources with different set of parameters. Each candidate can have a single set of parameters and does not span multiple sets. Therefore, when the UE monitors PDCCH candidate 1, it does not monitor PDCCH candidates that span resources with different set of parameters at a given time. This makes the decoding complexity more... Figure 11C The example is much simpler because the UE does not need to consider resources across different parameter sets when monitoring a given PDCCH candidate. Candidate 1 and Candidate 2 can be processed completely independently.

[0107] exist Figure 11B In the example, the number of blind decodes (denoted by B) and the number of non-overlapping CCEs (denoted by C) used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each parameter set within a specific time period (e.g., PDCCH monitoring timing, each time slot, each subframe, or other time period 1102) can be configured via RRC signaling or predefined. Furthermore, the B and C used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each parameter set within a time period may be affected by the maximum number of parameter sets, B.max,µ C max,µ Limitations. These limits may be predefined or reported by the UE capability, where μ represents the parameter set index used for PDCCH in each time period (e.g., SCS=2). μ (kHz). The UE may have a maximum number of blind decodings B and a maximum number of CCEs C to process, serving as a limit for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for a given time period. B and C can be defined for each parameter set, and for each parameter set, B can be defined... max,µ and C max,µ The UE monitors up to B parameters for a given set of parameters for a given virtual cell. max,µ C max,µ For example, at a given time interval, the number of candidates can be as high as 44 for a 15 kHz interval and as high as 56 for a 30 kHz interval. Alternatively, the number of candidates may differ in these and other examples.

[0108] refer to Figure 11C In Example 1160, the CCE of a PDCCH candidate can be mapped to resources with different parameter sets. Therefore, the resources of each PDCCH candidate can span multiple parameter sets. Here, for a given PDCCH candidate, it can be split into resources with different parameter sets. For example, one candidate may have resources mapped to resources with different parameter sets, while another candidate may have additional resources spanning different parameter sets. Therefore, the UE can process a given candidate across different parameter sets, which requires... Figure 11B The example demonstrates higher processing power. However, in this example, candidates can be mapped across subbands with different parameter sets, and therefore... Figure 11C The example can achieve a ratio compared to Figure 11B More frequency diversity gain is shown in the example. In this example, the PDCCH can be split across many frequencies with different parameter sets.

[0109] exist Figure 11C In this example, the number of blind decodes (denoted by B) and the number of non-overlapping CCEs (denoted by C) used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a specific time period (e.g., PDCCH monitoring timing, each time slot, each subframe) for the set of parameters used for PDCCH can be configured via RRC signaling or predefined. Furthermore, B and C used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a time period for the set of parameters used for PDCCH may be affected by the maximum number of parameters B. max,µ_ref C max,µ_refLimitations. These limits may be predefined or reported by the UE capability, where µ_ref represents the reference set of parameters used for PDCCH in each time period of the set of parameters (e.g., the maximum or minimum SCS of the set of parameters). Figure 9A , Figure 9B and Figure 10 Unlike the previous examples, this one considers a reference parameter set, because for a given candidate, it spans multiple parameter sets. Therefore, since the candidates are distributed across multiple parameter sets, B may not be defined for a specific parameter set as in the previous examples. max,µ_ref and C max,µ_ref Therefore, in Figure 11C In the example, B can be defined for different sets of given parameters. max,µ_ref C max,µ_ref For example, when PDCCH candidates span subbands with subcarrier spacings of 15 kHz and 30 kHz, different parameter sets can be defined for these candidates. The reference parameter set can be the set of parameters used for the PDCCH set, representing either the maximum or minimum subcarrier spacing. If the minimum subcarrier spacing is 15 kHz, then B can be defined for 15 kHz. max,µ_ref C max,µ_ref For example, this could limit processing power when monitoring PDCCH across candidates spanning 15 kHz and 30 kHz. Therefore, this concept of different parameter sets could increase the complexity of PDCCH monitoring compared to previous examples.

[0110] Figure 12A and Figure 12B Examples 1200 and 1250 illustrate the configuration of a virtual cell 802 with different subbands 804 and different parameter sets 806, in which the UE can handle PUCCHs. In these examples, the UE can be configured with N PUCCH resources. Each PUCCH resource 1202, 1252 can be formed by one or more time-frequency resources in a subband with a parameter set. All N PUCCH resources can be configured with a subband having a parameter set.

[0111] Referring to the illustrated examples 1200 and 1250, for a given virtual cell containing different subbands with different parameter sets, UE 104 can be configured with one or more resources, wherein each PUCCH resource 1202, 1252 is formed by one or more time-frequency resources in the subband, but has a single parameter set. For example, the UE can be configured with... Figure 12A The three PUCCH resources in Figure 12BThe system uses six PUCCH resources, or other numbers of PUCCH resources in other examples, where each PUCCH resource is confined to a subband of a single set of parameters. The UE or the network then selects one of these PUCCH resources for the UE to transmit the PUCCH. At a given transmission time, the UE will not transmit the PUCCH using different parameter sets. Each time the UE transmits the PUCCH using one of these resources, the UE transmits based on a single set of parameters.

[0112] Figure 13 Example 1300 illustrates a configuration of a virtual cell 802 with different subbands 804 and different parameter sets 806, in which a UE can handle PUCCHs. In this example, UE 104 can be configured with N PUCCH resources, where each PUCCH resource is formed by one or more time-frequency resources in a subband with one parameter set. However, some of the N PUCCH resources can be configured with a subband with one parameter set, and other PUCCH resources can be configured with a subband with another parameter set. More specifically, in Figure 13 In the example, the UE can send PUCCH according to one of the parameter sets during a given time period 1302.

[0113] Figure 14 Another example 1400 illustrates the configuration of a virtual cell 802 with different subbands 804 and different parameter sets 806, in which the UE can handle PUCCHs. In this example, the UE can be configured with N PUCCH resources, where each PUCCH resource is formed by one or more time-frequency resources in a subband with a parameter set, similar to... Figure 13 However, some of the N PUCCH resources can be configured with subbands having one set of parameters, and other PUCCH resources can be configured with subbands having another set of parameters. More specifically, in Figure 14 In the example, the UE can simultaneously send multiple PUCCHs on multiple parameter sets within a given time period 1402. Figure 14 In these examples, multiple PUCCHs within a given time period can carry different uplink control information to achieve large payload feedback, or they can carry the same uplink control information to achieve frequency diversity. However, in these examples, a single PUCCH resource can always be associated with a single parameter set, even if it spans multiple subbands with different parameter sets. Therefore, although multiple transmissions may involve different parameter sets, each individual PUCCH resource can always be bound to a single parameter set.

[0114] Referring to the examples 1300 and 1400, similar to Figures 12A to 12BFor example, each PUCCH resource can be associated with a single set of parameters. However, different PUCCH resources can have different sets of parameters. Some of these PUCCH resources can be configured with a subband having one set of parameters, and others can be configured with another set of parameters. PUCCH transmission may involve multiple sets of parameters, but when a PUCCH transmission is performed at a given time, the set of parameters can be single. Therefore, even though the UE may have the ability to transmit PUCCH on subbands with different sets of parameters, the UE can transmit PUCCH using a specific set of parameters at any given time. This is similar to... Figure 13 TDM model or Figure 14 The FDM model in [the context of the text].

[0115] Figures 15A to 15B Examples 1500 and 1550 illustrate configurations related to the PUCCH of a virtual cell 802 with different subbands 804 and different parameter sets 806. In these examples, the UE can be configured with N PUCCH resources 1502 and 1552. However, with Figure 13 and Figure 14 Unlike the previous example, each PUCCH resource 1502, 1552 here can be formed by one or more time-frequency resources in a subband with multiple parameter sets.

[0116] Specifically, Figure 15A An example 1500 is illustrated, in which different parameter sets for the resources used for PUCCH resource 1502 can reside in the time domain. For example, the first half of the time-domain resource of PUCCH resource 1502 can use parameter set 1, and the second half of the time-domain resource of the same PUCCH resource can use parameter set 2. Therefore, in this example, the PUCCH resource can be formed by two resource blocks with different parameter sets, which are transmitted in a frequency-hopping manner. This is done to achieve frequency diversity gain between different subbands with different parameter sets.

[0117] Alternatively, Figure 15B Another example 1550 is illustrated, where different sets of parameters for resources in the PUCCH format can reside in the frequency domain. This method allows for simultaneous transmission, and because it spans the same frequency, it can provide... Figure 15A The same frequency diversity gain as the example. However, with Figure 15A Compared to the example, Figure 15B The example could be more complex because the UE simultaneously transmits each part of PUCCH resource 1552 using multiple subbands with different parameter sets at a given time. Figure 15A Compared to the previous example, this would result in a shorter latency for PUCCH transmission, but would also cause transmission power to be split between the two resource blocks. Conversely, in Figure 15AIn the example, the UE does not divide the transmit power because, at any given time, the UE can transmit one portion or another. This allows each transmission to receive full power, although... Figure 15B There is a slight delay. However, Figures 15A to 15B Any of the examples in the text allows the UE to achieve frequency diversity gain or increased payload / capacity, which is similar to... Figure 14 Examples.

[0118] Figure 16 Example 1600 illustrates the configuration of PDSCH or PUSCH for a virtual cell 802 with different parameter sets 806. In this example, for virtual cells with different subbands 804 and different parameter sets, the UE can receive PDSCH or transmit PUSCH on one or more subbands with a single parameter set. PDSCH or PUSCH in different time periods 1602 (e.g., time slots, subframes) can reside on different subbands with different parameter sets. A scheduler such as DCI 1604 can ensure that PDSCH or PUSCH is scheduled or mapped to subbands with the same parameter set in the virtual cell. Depending on the parameter set to which the PDSCH or PUSCH is scheduled, the DCI field or bits can be interpreted in different ways. For example, if the UE detects DCI 1604 for scheduling PDSCH or PUSCH on a subband of a parameter set, the DCI bit can be interpreted as making the DCI field optimal for the subband of that parameter set (e.g., MCS, TPMI, TDRA, etc. are configured for one parameter set, while the MCS, TPMI, TDRA, etc. for another parameter set may be different).

[0119] Figure 17 Another example 1700 illustrates the configuration of PDSCH or PUSCH for a virtual cell 802 with different parameter sets 806. In this example, for a virtual cell containing different subbands 804 with different parameter sets, the UE can receive PDSCH or transmit PUSCH on one or more subbands having more than one parameter set, such as simultaneously at a given time 1702. PDSCH or PUSCH can be scheduled on subbands with different parameter sets, for example, via DCI 1704, or mapped to subbands with different parameter sets. Code blocks 1706 (CBs) of data blocks or transport blocks can be mapped to time-frequency resources such that CBs do not cross subbands with different parameter sets.

[0120] Figure 18Example 1800 illustrates the configuration of concurrent PUCCH and PUSCH for a virtual cell 802 with different subbands 804 and different parameter sets 806. In this example, for a virtual cell with different subbands and different parameter sets, the UE can transmit PUCCH on one or more subbands with one or more parameter sets, and transmit PUSCH on one or more different subbands with one or more parameter sets. This method allows the UE to simultaneously transmit PUCCH and PUSCH on different subbands of the virtual cell within a given time period 1802.

[0121] Figure 19 Another example 1900 illustrates the configuration of concurrent PUCCH and PUSCH for a virtual cell 802 with different subbands 804 and different parameter sets 806. In this example, for a virtual cell containing different subbands with different parameter sets, UE 104 can transmit PUSCH on one or more subbands with one or more parameter sets, where uplink control information (UCI 1902) of the concurrent PUCCH is piggybacked on the PUSCH. In one approach, UCI 1902 can be multiplexed onto the PUSCH on one or more subbands with a specific parameter set. This can be a reference parameter set, such as the lowest SCS, the highest SCS, or the same SCS as the PUCCH. In another approach, UCI 1902 can be multiplexed onto the PUSCH on one or more subbands with multiple parameter sets. The UCI can be mapped to the same SCS as the PUCCH. Therefore, in these methods, when the UE transmits a PUSCH, if a UCI to be transmitted exists, the UCI of the concurrent PUCCH can be piggybacked onto the PUSCH. If the PUSCH spans multiple parameter sets, the UCI can be mapped to each part of the PUSCH with a given parameter set. If the PUSCH does not span multiple parameter sets, the PUSCH can be piggybacked onto a part of the PUSCH with a given parameter set.

[0122] Figure 20 Example 2000 illustrates a call flow diagram between base station 2002 and UE 2004. Here, base station 2002 may correspond to base stations 102 and 310, and UE 2004 may correspond to UE 104 and 350. Initially, the base station may send channel configuration 2006 to the UE, and the UE may obtain channel configuration 2006 from the base station. For example, to obtain configuration 2006, the UE may receive a signal from the base station, demodulate the signal to extract channel configuration information, and then process the information to determine the configuration of the control channel or data channel in the cell. This process may involve the UE's receive processor 356 and controller / processor 359, which implement, for example... Figure 3The layer 1, layer 2, and layer 3 functionalities described herein. Channel configuration 2006 may be or include at least one of PDCCH configuration, PUCCH configuration, PDSCH configuration, PUSCH configuration, BWP configuration, virtual cell configuration, or other configurations. Channel configuration 2006 may indicate one or more parameters, resources, or other configuration information that the UE may apply to monitor, receive, or transmit information in control channel 2008 (such as PDCCH or PUCCH) or data channel 2010 (such as PDSCH or PUSCH). Furthermore, for PDCCH, channel configuration may include the number of blind decoding attempts 2012 and the number of non-overlapping CCEs 2014. The number of blind decoding attempts may refer to B as described with respect to the foregoing figures. The number of non-overlapping CCEs may refer to C as described with respect to the foregoing figures. Furthermore, for PUCCH, channel configuration may include or indicate PUCCH resources 2016. PUCCH resources may correspond to the PUCCH resources described with respect to the foregoing figures.

[0123] After obtaining the channel configuration 2006, the UE can perform several actions depending on whether the configuration is for PDCCH, PUCCH, PDSCH, or PUSCH. In one example, for PDCCH, the UE can monitor the control channel at block 2017 based on the configured number of blind decoding attempts and non-overlapping CCEs, and the UE can receive the control channel (PDCCH) including information 2018 (such as DCI). For example, the UE can first demodulate the received signal using its receive processor 356. The UE can then extract the PDCCH information from the demodulated signal. This may involve performing blind decoding attempts in a specified number of non-overlapping CCEs. After extracting the PDCCH information, the UE can then process the information to recover the downlink control information. This processing may involve decoding the information based on a specific set of parameters associated with the subband in which the PDCCH is received.

[0124] In another example, for PUCCH, the UE can transmit a control channel (PUCCH) including information 2018 (such as DCI). For example, the UE can use its transmit processor 368 to encode uplink control information, modulate the encoded information onto a carrier signal, and then transmit the signal via its antenna 352. In another example, for PDSCH, the UE can receive the DCI of a scheduling data channel (PDSCH), and the UE can receive information 2018, such as downlink data, in the PDSCH. For example, the UE can use its receive processor 356 to demodulate the received signal, extract the PDSCH information, and then process the information to recover the downlink data. In an additional example, for PUSCH, the UE can receive the DCI of a scheduling data channel (PUSCH), and the UE can transmit information 2018, such as uplink data, in the PUSCH. For example, the UE can use its transmit processor 368 to encode uplink data, modulate the encoded data onto a carrier signal, and then transmit the signal via its antenna 352.

[0125] The UE can receive or transmit information 2018 in a subband 804 of a virtual cell 802 with different parameter sets 806 based on configuration 2006. For example, the UE can determine, based on channel configuration 2006, a given time period (e.g., monitoring timing, time slot, or subframe) in which PDCCH resources or monitoring opportunities, PUCCH resources, PDSCH resources, or PUSCH resources are configured or scheduled, and the time-frequency allocation of these resources in one or more subbands in subband 804, as illustrated by any of the examples described in the foregoing figures. The UE can also monitor the PDCCH in the determined PDCCH resources based on the configured number of blind decoding attempts and non-overlapping CCEs, depending on the allocation examples in the applicable foregoing figures. After determining the resources and, in some cases, monitoring the PDCCH, the UE can receive information in the PDCCH, PDSCH, or transmit information in the determined resources associated with the corresponding parameter sets. For example, a UE may communicate only in the resources of a single parameter set, communicate in the resources of multiple parameter sets at different times, communicate simultaneously in the resources of multiple parameter sets, hop frequency from a subband associated with one parameter set to a subband associated with another parameter set for receiving or transmitting, or otherwise communicate with the base station in the subband, carrier, or frequency range of a virtual cell, depending on the allocation examples in the foregoing applicable figures. Therefore, a UE can use CA in virtual cells with subbands of different parameter sets to receive or transmit information in the control or data channels via dynamic spectrum sharing, thereby achieving improved throughput.

[0126] Figure 21This is a flowchart 2100 of an example method or process for wireless communication. The method can be performed by a UE (such as UE 104, 350, 2004, device 2202, or components thereof described herein). The method allows the UE to receive or transmit information in a control channel or data channel via dynamic spectrum sharing using CA in virtual cells with subbands having different parameter sets, thereby achieving improved throughput, such as regarding... Figure 4 Those described.

[0127] At box 2102, the UE can obtain the configuration of a control channel or data channel in the cell, such as channel configuration 2006 for control channel 2008 or data channel 2010 in coverage area 110. The cell includes multiple non-contiguous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, such as, for example... Figure 8 As illustrated. Control channels or data channels can be allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set from different parameter sets, such as those related to... Figure 9A , Figure 9B , Figure 12A , Figure 12B or Figure 16 The non-continuous frequency bands illustrated and described in any of the figures, or those associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets, such as those related to... Figure 10 , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 13 , Figure 14 , Figure 15A , Figure 15B , Figure 17 , Figure 18 or Figure 19 The diagram is illustrated and described in any of the figures. For example, block 2102 may be performed by configuration component 2240. For example, referring to the figures, at block 2102, the UE's controller / processor 359 or RX processor 356 may receive a signal from the base station. This signal contains channel configuration information. The RX processor 356 may demodulate the received signal to extract the channel configuration information. The controller / processor 359 may then process this information to understand the configuration of the control channel or data channel in the cell. This may involve interpreting the configuration information to determine the allocation of the control channel or data channel in a non-contiguous frequency band associated with different parameter sets. The control channel may be a PDCCH or PUCCH. The data channel may be a PDSCH or PUSCH. The cell may be a virtual cell, such as virtual cell 802. The non-contiguous frequency band may correspond to a sub-band 804 associated with a different parameter set 806.

[0128] At block 2104, the UE can receive or transmit information in at least one of the control channel or data channel based on this configuration, such as receiving or transmitting information 2018 in control channel 2008 or data channel 2010 based on channel configuration 2006. For example, block 2104 can be performed by information component 2242. For example, referring to the figures, in one example, the UE's controller / processor 359, RX processor 356, or TX processor 368 can process the received channel configuration. This may involve interpreting the configuration to determine how information should be prepared for transmission or reception. Based on the configuration, the TX processor 368 or RX processor 356 can then prepare information for transmission or reception. This may involve encoding the information for transmission or decoding the received information. The UE can then transmit or receive information in the assigned control channel or data channel. This may involve the TX processor 368 modulating the information onto a carrier signal for transmission, or the RX processor 356 demodulating the received signal to extract the information.

[0129] In various examples, when receiving or transmitting information based on this configuration, the UE can apply information contained in the channel configuration to determine how and when to transmit or receive information in the control or data channels. For example, the channel configuration can specify the time periods (e.g., monitoring timing, time slots, or subframes) for configuring or scheduling certain resources for the data and control channels. The UE can then use this information to determine, for example, when to monitor the PDCCH, when to transmit the PUCCH, or when to receive the PDSCH or transmit the PUSCH. The channel configuration can also specify the time-frequency allocation of these resources in one or more subbands within the virtual cell's subbands. The UE can apply this information to determine the specific frequencies and time intervals for transmitting or receiving information in the control or data channels. Furthermore, the channel configuration can specify the number of blind decoding attempts and non-overlapping CCEs used for PDCCH monitoring. The UE can apply this information to determine how many blind decoding attempts to perform when receiving the PDCCH and how many non-overlapping CCEs to monitor. Additionally, the channel configuration can specify the set of parameters associated with different subbands of the virtual cell. The UE can use this information to determine the subcarrier spacing and cyclic prefix length to use when sending or receiving information in the control channel or data channel.

[0130] In some examples, the control channel is a PDCCH, which is configured to monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set from different parameter sets. And at block 2106, the UE can monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set. For example, as per [reference to...] Figures 9A to 9B and Figure 20As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, the UE can be semi-statically configured to monitor the PDCCH at block 2017 on one or more subbands with a parameter set.

[0131] In some examples, this configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a time period, each limited by a limit associated with a single set of parameters used for PDCCH. For example, as per [reference to...] Figures 9A to 9B and Figure 20 The number of blind decodes (B) and the number of non-overlapping CCEs (C) used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a specific time period (e.g., time periods 902, 952, such as PDCCH monitoring timing, each time slot, each subframe) described herein can be configured in Channel Configuration 2006 via RRC signaling or defined by the specification. B and C may be limited by the maximum number of parameter sets Bmax,µ and Cmax,µ as defined in 3GPP or reported by the UE capability, where μ represents the index of the parameter set used for PDCCH (e.g., SCS=2). μ kHz).

[0132] In some examples, the control channel is a PDCCH, which is configured to monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets. And at block 2106, the UE can monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set during a time period. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 10 and Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, the UE can be configured to monitor the PDCCH in one or more subbands with more than one parameter set at block 2017. However, the UE can be configured to monitor the PDCCH using one parameter set for a given time period (e.g., time period 1002, such as each PDCCH monitoring timing, time slot, subframe).

[0133] In some examples, this configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and non-overlapping CCEs used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a given time period. The number of blind decoding attempts and non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH are each limited by a limit associated with a single set of parameters during that time period. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 10 and Figure 20The number of blind decodes (B) and the number of non-overlapping CCEs (C) used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a specific time period (e.g., time period 1002, such as PDCCH monitoring timing, each time slot, each subframe) described herein can be configured in Channel Configuration 2006 via RRC signaling or predefined. The B and C used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within the time period (e.g., time period 1002, such as PDCCH monitoring timing, each time slot, each subframe) may be limited by a predefined or UE-reported maximum number of parameter sets, Bmax,µ and Cmax,µ, where μ represents the index (e.g., SCS=2) of the parameter set used for PDCCH in each time period (e.g., time period 1002, such as each PDCCH monitoring timing, time slot, subframe). µ kHz).

[0134] In some examples, the control channel is a PDCCH, and this configuration indicates that the PDCCH should be monitored in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets. At block 2106, the UE can monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets during a time period, where the CCEs of the PDCCH are mapped to resources associated with individual parameter sets, respectively. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 11A and Figure 11B as well as Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can be configured to monitor PDCCH in one or more subbands with more than one parameter set at frame 2017 for a given time period (e.g., time period 1102, such as each PDCCH monitoring opportunity, slot, subframe). However, PDCCH candidate CCEs are mapped to resources with a single parameter set, such as... Figure 11B As illustrated. Therefore, the resources of each PDCCH candidate do not span multiple parameter sets.

[0135] In some examples, this configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each parameter set in different parameter sets during that time period. The number of blind decoding attempts and non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH are each limited by a limit associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets during that time period. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 11A and Figure 11B as well as Figure 20The number of blind decodes (B) and the number of non-overlapping CCEs (C) used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each parameter set within a specific time period, as described, are configured or predefined in Channel Configuration 2006 via RRC signaling. The B and C used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each parameter set within a time period (such as time period 1102) may be limited by the maximum number of parameter sets defined or reported by the UE capability, Bmax,µ and Cmax,µ, where μ represents the index of the parameter set used for PDCCH in each time period for each parameter set (e.g., SCS=2). µ kHz).

[0136] In some examples, the control channel is a PDCCH, and this configuration indicates that the PDCCH should be monitored in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets. At block 2106, the UE can monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets during a time period, wherein the CCEs of the PDCCH are mapped to resources associated with each set of parameter sets, respectively. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 11A and Figure 11C as well as Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can be configured via channel configuration 2006 to monitor the PDCCH in one or more subbands with more than one parameter set at block 2017 for a given time period (such as time period 1102). However, PDCCH candidate CCEs are mapped to resources with different parameter sets, such as... Figure 11C As illustrated. Therefore, the resources of each PDCCH candidate can span multiple parameter sets.

[0137] In some examples, this configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each set of parameters within that time period. The number of blind decoding attempts and non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH are each limited by a limit associated with a reference set of parameters for each set of parameters during that time period. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 11A and Figure 11C as well as Figure 20The number of blind decodes (B) and the number of non-overlapping CCEs (C) used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for a specific time period for a set of parameters used for PDCCH, as described, are configured or predefined in Channel Configuration 2006 via RRC signaling. The B and C used for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for a set of parameters used for PDCCH within a time period (such as time period 1102) may be limited by the maximum number of parameter sets defined or reported by the UE capability, Bmax,µ_ref, Cmax,µ_ref, where µ_ref represents the reference parameter set used for PDCCH in each time period of the parameter set set (e.g., the maximum or minimum SCS of the set of parameter sets used for PDCCH).

[0138] In some examples, the control channel is a PUCCH, and the configuration indicates that multiple PUCCH resources are included, respectively, for one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set from different parameter sets. These PUCCH resources are allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 12A and Figure 12B as well as Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can be configured with N PUCCH resources in Channel Configuration 2006. Each PUCCH resource is formed by one or more time / frequency resources in a subband with a parameter set. All N PUCCH resources are configured with subbands having a parameter set. Therefore, all PUCCH resources in the UE are configured to use the same parameter set.

[0139] In some examples, the control channel is a PUCCH, and the configuration indicates that multiple PUCCH resources are respectively included for one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set in different parameter sets. These PUCCH resources are allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets, and at block 2108, the UE can transmit in one of the PUCCH resources allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set during a time period. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 13 and Figure 20As illustrated and described, in a virtual cell with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can be configured with N PUCCH resources in channel configuration 2006. Each PUCCH resource is formed by one or more time-frequency resources in a subband with one parameter set. However, some of the N PUCCH resources are configured with a subband with one parameter set, and other PUCCH resources are configured with a subband with another parameter set. Therefore, the PUCCH resources in the UE can be configured to use different parameter sets. Furthermore, here, the UE can transmit PUCCH on one of the parameter sets at a given time (such as time period 1302). Therefore, the UE will use one parameter set to transmit PUCCH at any given time.

[0140] In some examples, the control channel is a PUCCH, and the configuration indicates that multiple PUCCH resources are included, respectively, for one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set in different parameter sets. These PUCCH resources are allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets. At block 2108, the UE can simultaneously transmit in multiple PUCCH resources allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets during a single time period. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 14 and Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can be configured with N PUCCH resources in Channel Configuration 2006. Each PUCCH resource is formed by one or more time-frequency resources in a subband with one parameter set. However, some of the N PUCCH resources are configured with a subband with one parameter set, and other PUCCH resources are configured with a subband with another parameter set. Therefore, PUCCH resources in the UE can be configured to use different parameter sets. Furthermore, here, the UE can simultaneously transmit multiple PUCCHs on multiple parameter sets at a given time (such as in time period 1402). Multiple PUCCHs in a given time period can carry different uplink control information (thus achieving large payload feedback), or they can carry the same uplink control information (thus achieving frequency diversity). Therefore, the UE can use different parameter sets to simultaneously transmit multiple PUCCHs to transmit different control information or transmit the same control information on different frequencies to improve reliability.

[0141] In some examples, the control channel is a PUCCH, and the configuration indicates that multiple PUCCH resources, each including one or more time-frequency resources associated with each parameter set from different parameter sets, are included. One of these PUCCH resources is allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set during different time periods. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 15A and Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can be configured with N PUCCH resources in Channel Configuration 2006. Each PUCCH resource can be formed from one or more time-frequency resources in a subband with multiple parameter sets. Therefore, each PUCCH resource in the UE can be configured to use more than one parameter set. Furthermore, here, the different parameter sets of the resources used for the PUCCH resources can reside only in the time domain. For example, the first half of the time-domain resources of the PUCCH resource uses parameter set 1, and the second half of the time-domain resources of the PUCCH resource uses parameter set 2. Therefore, the UE will use one parameter set in the first half of the time period used to transmit the PUCCH and a different parameter set in the second half. Thus, the UE can achieve frequency diversity gain or payload / capacity increase, similar to Figure 14 For example, using different parameter sets to send PUCCH can improve transmission reliability (frequency diversity gain) or increase the amount of control information that can be transmitted (payload / capacity increase) by using different frequencies.

[0142] In some examples, the control channel is a PUCCH, and the configuration indicates that multiple PUCCH resources, each including one or more time-frequency resources associated with each parameter set from different parameter sets, are allocated, during the same time period, in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 15B and Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can be configured with N PUCCH resources in Channel Configuration 2006. Each PUCCH resource can be formed from one or more time-frequency resources in a subband with multiple parameter sets. Therefore, each PUCCH resource in the UE can be configured to use more than one parameter set. Furthermore, here, the different parameter sets of resources used for PUCCH formatting can reside in the frequency domain. Therefore, the UE can use different parameter sets to transmit PUCCHs at different frequencies. Thus, the UE can achieve frequency diversity gain or payload / capacity increase, similar to... Figure 14For example, using different parameter sets to send PUCCH can improve transmission reliability (frequency diversity gain) or increase the amount of control information that can be transmitted (payload / capacity increase) by using different frequencies.

[0143] In some examples, the data channel is PDSCH or PUSCH. At block 2110, the UE can receive a DCI (Discretionary Information Channel) for scheduling PDSCH or PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set from different parameter sets. At least one field of the DCI is configured for the single parameter set. And at blocks 2112 or 2114, respectively, the UE can receive PDSCH or transmit PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set from different parameter sets, wherein different PDSCHs or different PUSCHs are allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets during different time periods. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 16 and Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can receive PDSCH or transmit PUSCH on one or more subbands having a parameter set. PDSCH or PUSCH in different time periods (e.g., time period 1602, such as slots, subframes) can reside on different subbands with different parameter sets. Schedulers such as DCI 1604 ensure that PDSCH or PUSCH is scheduled / mapped to subbands with the same parameter set in the virtual cell. Depending on the parameter set to which the PDSCH or PUSCH is scheduled, the DCI field / bits can be interpreted differently. For example, if the UE detects a DCI scheduling PDSCH or PUSCH on a subband of a parameter set, the DCI bits are interpreted as making the DCI field optimal for the subband of the parameter set (e.g., MCS, TPMI, TDRA, etc. for one parameter set are configured in one DCI, and MCS, TPMI, TDRA, etc. for another parameter set may be different in another DCI).

[0144] In some examples, the data channel is PDSCH or PUSCH. At block 2110, the UE can receive a DCI scheduling PDSCH or PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets. And at blocks 2112 or 2114, respectively, the UE can receive PDSCH or transmit PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets, wherein individual code blocks in the PDSCH or PUSCH are respectively allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 17 and Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can receive PDSCH or transmit PUSCH on one or more subbands having more than one parameter set. PDSCH or PUSCH can be scheduled / mapped to subbands with different parameter sets via DCI 1704. Code blocks 1706 of data / transmission blocks are mapped to time / frequency resources, for example via channel configuration 2006, such that CB does not cross subbands with different parameter sets. Therefore, each code block of data is restricted to a subband with the same parameter set.

[0145] In some examples, the control channel is PUCCH and the data channel is PUSCH. At block 2108, the UE can transmit PUCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets from different parameter sets. And at block 2114, the UE can transmit PUSCH concurrently with PUCCH in different one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets from different parameter sets. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 18 and Figure 20 As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, a UE can transmit PUCCH on one or more subbands with one or more parameter sets, and transmit PUSCH on one or more different subbands with one or more parameter sets. This allows for simultaneous PUCCH-PUSCH transmission on different subbands of the virtual cell.

[0146] In some examples, the data channel is a PUSCH, and the control channel is a PUCCH that is concurrent with the PUSCH in time. At block 2114, the UE may transmit the PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in different parameter sets. The PUCCH is multiplexed onto the PUSCH in either: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a reference parameter set in a different parameter set, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in a different parameter set. For example, as per [reference to...] Figure 19 and Figure 20As illustrated and described, in virtual cells with different subbands and different parameter sets, the UE can transmit PUSCH on one or more subbands with one or more parameter sets, where the UCI of concurrent PUCCHs is piggybacked on the PUSCH. Therefore, control information from the PUCCH is included in the PUSCH transmission. In one example, the UCI is multiplexed onto the PUSCH on one or more subbands with a specific parameter set. Therefore, control information is combined with user data on the PUSCH on the subband with the specific parameter set. The specific parameter set or reference parameter set can be any of the following: the parameter set with the lowest SCS, the parameter set with the highest SCS, or a parameter set associated with the same SCS as the PUCCH. In another example, the UCI is multiplexed onto the PUSCH on one or more subbands with multiple parameter sets. Here, the same SCS as the PUCCH can be used for multiplexing. Therefore, control information is combined with user data on the PUSCH on the subband with the same parameter set as the PUCCH.

[0147] Figure 22 Figure 2200 illustrates examples of specific hardware implementations for device 2202 according to various aspects of this disclosure. In one example, device 2202 may be a UE, such as UE 104, 350, 2004, and includes: one or more cellular baseband processors 2204 (also referred to as modems) coupled to a cellular RF transceiver 2222 and one or more subscriber identity module (SIM) cards 2220; an application processor 2206 coupled to a secure digital card (SD) card 2208 and a screen 2210; a Bluetooth module 2212; a wireless local area network (WLAN) module 2214; a global positioning system (GPS) module 2216; and a power supply 2218. The one or more cellular baseband processors 2204 communicate with BS 102 via the cellular RF transceiver 2222. For example, the cellular RF transceiver 2222 may correspond to or include a transmitter 354TX, a receiver 354RX, and an antenna 352 of UE 350.

[0148] One or more cellular baseband processors 2204 may each include a computer-readable medium / one or more memories. The computer-readable medium / one or more memories may be non-transitory. The one or more cellular baseband processors 2204 are responsible for general processing, including executing software stored on the computer-readable medium / one or more memories individually or in combination. When executed by the one or more cellular baseband processors 2204, the software causes the one or more cellular baseband processors 2204 to perform the various functions described above individually or in combination. The computer-readable medium / one or more memories may also be used individually or in combination to store data manipulated by the one or more cellular baseband processors 2204 during software execution. The one or more cellular baseband processors 2204 also individually or in combination include a receiving component 2230, a communication manager 2232, and a transmitting component 2234. The communication manager 2232 includes one or more of the illustrated components. The components within the communication manager 2232 may be stored in the computer-readable medium / one or more memories and / or configured as hardware within the one or more cellular baseband processors 2204. One or more cellular baseband processors 2204 may be components of UE 104, 350, 2004, and may individually or in combination include at least one TX processor from one or more memories 360 and / or at least one RX processor from one or more TX processors 368, at least one RX processor from one or more RX processors 356, and at least one controller / processor from one or more controllers / processors 359. For example, a computer-readable medium / one or more memories may correspond to or include one or more memories 360, a receiving component 2230 may correspond to or include one or more RX processors 356, a communication manager 2232 may correspond to or include one or more controllers / processors 359, and a transmitting component 2234 may correspond to or include one or more TX processors 368. In one configuration, device 2202 may be a modem chip and include only one or more baseband processors 2204, and in another configuration, device 2202 may be the entire UE (e.g., Figure 3 The UE350 includes the aforementioned additional module of the device 2202.

[0149] Communication manager 2232 may include configuration component 2240 configured to obtain the configuration of control channels or data channels in a cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channels or data channels are allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in different parameter sets, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets, such as combining Figure 21As described in box 2102. The communication manager 2232 may also include an information component 2242 configured to receive or transmit information, such as in combination, on at least one of a control channel or a data channel based on that configuration. Figure 21 The box 2104 describes this.

[0150] The apparatus may include execution Figure 20 and Figure 21 The additional components of each box in the algorithm's box in the aforementioned flowchart. Therefore, Figure 20 and Figure 21 Each block in the aforementioned flowchart may be executed by a component, and the apparatus may include one or more of those components. These components may be one or more hardware components specifically configured to execute the stated process / algorithm, implemented by one or more processors individually or in combination configured to execute the stated process / algorithm, stored in a computer-readable medium for implementation by one or more processors, or some combination thereof.

[0151] In one configuration, apparatus 2202, particularly one or more cellular baseband processors 2204, includes: components for obtaining a configuration of a control channel or data channel in a cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channel or data channel is allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in different parameter sets, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in different parameter sets; and components for receiving or transmitting information in at least one of the control channel or data channel based on the configuration.

[0152] The aforementioned components may be one or more of the aforementioned components of the device 2202 configured to perform the functions described therein. Furthermore, as described above, the device 2202 may include one or more TX processors 368, one or more RX processors 370, and one or more controllers / processors 359. Therefore, in one configuration, the aforementioned components may be at least one TX processor from one or more TX processors 368, at least one RX processor from one or more RX processors 356, or at least one controller / processor from one or more controllers / processors 359, configured individually or in any combination to perform the functions described therein.

[0153] It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of the boxes in the disclosed process / flowcharts is merely an example of the exemplary method. It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of the boxes in the process / flowcharts may be rearranged based on design preferences. Furthermore, some boxes may be combined or omitted. The appended method claims give the elements of each box in a sample order, but this does not imply limitation to the given specific order or hierarchy.

[0154] The foregoing description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described herein. Various modifications to these aspects will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects. Therefore, the claims are not intended to limit themselves to the aspects shown herein, but are to be consistent with the full scope of the language claims, wherein references to elements in the singular form, unless specifically stated otherwise, are not intended to mean “one and only one,” but rather “one or more.” Terms such as “if,” “when,” and “at the same time as” should be interpreted as “in the circumstances of,” rather than implying an immediate temporal relationship or reaction. That is, these phrases, such as “when,” do not imply an immediate action in response to or during the occurrence of an action, but simply suggest that if a condition is met, then the action will occur, without requiring a specific or immediate time limit for the occurrence of the action. The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any aspect described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or superior to other aspects. Unless otherwise specifically stated, the term “some” refers to one or more. Combinations such as “at least one of A, B, or C,” “one or more of A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” “one or more of A, B, and C,” and “A, B, C, or any combination thereof” include any combination of A, B, and / or C, which may include multiple A, multiple B, or multiple C. Specifically, combinations such as “at least one of A, B, or C,” “one or more of A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” “one or more of A, B, and C,” and “A, B, C, or any combination thereof” may be only A, only B, only C, A and B, A and C, B and C, or A and B and C, wherein any such combination may include one or more members of A, B, or C. All structural and functional equivalents of the elements throughout the various aspects described in this disclosure that are known to those skilled in the art or will be known later are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be covered by the claims. Furthermore, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be offered to the public, whether or not such disclosure is explicitly stated in the claims. Terms such as “module,” “mechanism,” “element,” and “device” cannot replace the term “component.” Therefore, no claim element will be interpreted as a functional component unless the element is explicitly stated using the phrase “component for…”.

[0155] As used herein, a processor, at least one processor, and / or one or more processors configured individually or in combination to perform or be operable to perform multiple actions (such as the functions described above) are intended to include at least two different processors capable of performing different subsets, overlapping subsets, or non-overlapping subsets of the multiple actions, or a single processor capable of performing all of the multiple actions. In a non-limiting example of multiple processors capable of performing different combinations of the multiple actions, the description of processors configured or operable to perform actions X, Y, and Z, at least one processor, and / or one or more processors may include at least a first processor configured or operable to perform a first subset of X, Y, and Z (e.g., performing X) and at least a second processor configured or operable to perform a second subset of X, Y, and Z (e.g., performing Y and Z). Alternatively, the first, second, and third processors may be configured or operable to perform corresponding actions in actions X, Y, and Z, respectively. It should be understood that any combination of one or more processors may each be configured or operable to perform any one of the multiple actions or any combination of the multiple actions.

[0156] Similarly, as used herein, a memory, at least one memory, computer-readable medium, and / or one or more memories configured individually or in combination to store or have thereon instructions executable by one or more processors for performing multiple actions (such as the functions described above) are intended to include at least two different memories capable of storing different subsets, overlapping subsets, or non-overlapping subsets of instructions for performing different subsets, overlapping subsets, or non-overlapping subsets of the multiple actions, or a single memory capable of storing instructions for performing all of the multiple actions. In a non-limiting example of one or more memories (alone or in combination) capable of storing different subsets of instructions for performing different actions among the plurality of actions, the description of a memory configured or operable to store or have thereon instructions for performing actions X, Y, and Z, at least one memory, a computer-readable medium, and / or one or more memories may include at least a first memory configured or operable to store or have thereon instructions for performing a first subset of X, Y, and Z (e.g., instructions for performing X), and at least a second memory configured or operable to store or have thereon instructions for performing a second subset of X, Y, and Z (e.g., instructions for performing Y and Z). Alternatively, the first, second, and third memories may be configured to store or have thereon a corresponding one of the first subset of instructions for performing X, the second subset of instructions for performing Y, and the third subset of instructions for performing Z. It should be understood that any combination of one or more memories may be configured or operable to store or have thereon any instruction or any combination of instructions executable by one or more processors to perform any of a plurality of actions or any combination of such actions. Furthermore, one or more processors may each be coupled to at least one of the one or more memories and configured or operable to execute instructions to perform the plurality of actions. For example, in the above non-limiting example of different subsets of instructions for performing actions X, Y, and Z, a first processor may be coupled to a first memory storing instructions for performing action X, at least a second processor may be coupled to at least a second memory storing instructions for performing actions Y and Z, and the first and second processors may combine to execute the respective subsets of instructions to complete the execution of actions X, Y, and Z. Alternatively, three processors may access one of three different memories, each storing instructions for performing action X, Y, or Z, and the three processors may combine to execute the respective subsets of instructions to complete the execution of actions X, Y, and Z. Alternatively, a single processor may execute instructions stored in a single memory or distributed across multiple memories to complete the execution of actions X, Y, and Z.

[0157] The following embodiments are merely illustrative and may be combined with other embodiments or aspects of the teachings described herein, but are not limited thereto.

[0158] Clause 1. An apparatus for performing wireless communication, the apparatus comprising: one or more memories; and one or more processors, each processor communicatively coupled to at least one of the one or more memories, the one or more processors being operable individually or in any combination to enable the apparatus to: obtain a configuration of a control channel or a data channel in a cell comprising a plurality of discontinuous frequency bands associated with different sets of parameters, the control channel or the data channel being allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single set of parameters in the different sets of parameters, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each set of parameters in the different sets of parameters; and receive or transmit information in at least one of the control channel or the data channel based on the configuration.

[0159] Clause 2. The apparatus according to Clause 1, wherein the control channel is a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), the configuration instructing monitoring of the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set in the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors being capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set.

[0160] Clause 3. The apparatus according to Clause 2, wherein the configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping control channel elements (CCEs) for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a time period, the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs being limited by limits associated with the single set of parameters used for the PDCCH.

[0161] Clause 4. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 3, wherein the control channel is a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), the configuration indicating to monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors being capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set during a time period.

[0162] Clause 5. The apparatus according to Clause 4, wherein the configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping control channel elements (CCEs) for PDCCH monitoring of the cell during the time period, wherein the number of blind decoding attempts for the PDCCH and the number of non-overlapping CCEs are respectively limited by limits associated with the single parameter set during the time period.

[0163] Clause 6. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 5, wherein the control channel is a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), the configuration indicating to monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors being capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets during a time period, wherein the control channel elements (CCEs) of the PDCCH are respectively mapped to resources associated with the individual parameter set.

[0164] Clause 7. The apparatus according to Clause 6, wherein the configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each of the different parameter sets during the time period, wherein the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for the PDCCH are respectively limited by limits associated with each of the different parameter sets during the time period.

[0165] Clause 8. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 7, wherein the control channel is a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH), the configuration indicating to monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors being capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: monitor the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets during a time period, wherein the control channel elements (CCEs) of the PDCCH are respectively mapped to resources associated with the set of each parameter set.

[0166] Clause 9. The apparatus according to Clause 8, wherein the configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each set of parameters within the time period, wherein the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for the PDCCH are respectively limited by limits associated with a reference parameter set of each set of parameters during the time period.

[0167] Clause 10. The apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 9, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), and the configuration indication comprises, respectively, a plurality of PUCCH resources associated with one or more time-frequency resources in the individual parameter set of the different parameter sets, the PUCCH resources being allocated in the one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the individual parameter set.

[0168] Clause 11. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 10, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), the configuration indication comprising, respectively, a plurality of PUCCH resources of one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, the PUCCH resources being allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors being capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: transmit during a time period in one of the PUCCH resources allocated in the one or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set.

[0169] Clause 12. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 11, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), the configuration indication respectively includes multiple PUCCH resources of one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, the PUCCH resources being allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors being capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: simultaneously transmit in multiple PUCCH resources of the PUCCH resources allocated in the one or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets during a single time period.

[0170] Clause 13. The apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 12, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), and the configuration indication includes a plurality of PUCCH resources of one or more time-frequency resources associated with each of the different parameter sets, one of the PUCCH resources being allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set during different time periods.

[0171] Clause 14. The apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 13, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), and the configuration indication includes a plurality of PUCCH resources for one or more time-frequency resources associated with each of the different parameter sets, one of which is allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set during the same time period.

[0172] Clause 15. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 14, wherein the data channel is a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) or a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: receive downlink control information (DCI) scheduling the PDSCH or the PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set in the different parameter sets, at least one field of the DCI being configured for the single parameter set; receive the PDSCH or transmit the PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set in the different parameter sets, wherein different PDSCHs or different PUSCHs are respectively allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the different parameter sets during different time periods.

[0173] Clause 16. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 15, wherein the data channel is a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) or a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: receive downlink control information (DCI) scheduling the PDSCH or the PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets; receive the PDSCH or transmit the PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, wherein individual code blocks in the PDSCH or the PUSCH are respectively allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the individual parameter set.

[0174] Clause 17. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 16, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) and the data channel is a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: transmit the PUCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in the different parameter sets; and transmit the PUSCH concurrently with the PUCCH in one or more different discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in the different parameter sets.

[0175] Clause 18. An apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 17, wherein the data channel is a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH) and the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) concurrent with the PUSCH in time, and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: transmit the PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in the different parameter sets, wherein the PUCCH is multiplexed onto the PUSCH in any of the following: the one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a reference parameter set in the different parameter sets, or the one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets.

[0176] Clause 19. A method for wireless communication capable of being performed at a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: obtaining a configuration of a control channel or a data channel in a cell comprising a plurality of discontinuous frequency bands associated with different sets of parameters, the control channel or the data channel being allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single set of parameters in the different sets of parameters, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each set of parameters in the different sets of parameters; and receiving or transmitting information in at least one of the control channel or the data channel based on the configuration.

[0177] Clause 20. An apparatus for wireless communication, the apparatus comprising: components for obtaining a configuration of a control channel or a data channel in a cell, the cell comprising a plurality of discontinuous frequency bands associated with different sets of parameters, the control channel or the data channel being allocated among: one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single set of parameters in the different sets of parameters, or one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each set of parameters in the different sets of parameters; and components for receiving or transmitting information in at least one of the control channel or the data channel based on the configuration.

Claims

1. An apparatus for wireless communication, the apparatus comprising: One or more memory units; and One or more processors, each of which is communicatively coupled to at least one of the one or more memories, wherein the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to enable the device to: Obtain the configuration of the control channel or data channel in the cell, the cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channel or the data channel is allocated among the following: One or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, or One or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets; as well as Based on the configuration, information is received or transmitted in at least one of the control channel or the data channel.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), the configuration instructing monitoring of the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set in the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: The PDCCH is monitored in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping control channel elements (CCEs) for PDCCH monitoring of the cell within a time period, the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs being limited by limits associated with the single set of parameters used for the PDCCH.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), the configuration instructing monitoring of the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to enable the apparatus to: The PDCCH is monitored in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set during the time period.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping control channel elements (CCEs) for PDCCH monitoring of the cell during the time period, wherein the number of blind decoding attempts for the PDCCH and the number of non-overlapping CCEs are respectively limited by limits associated with the single parameter set during the time period.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), the configuration instructing monitoring of the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: The PDCCH is monitored in one or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets during the time period, wherein the control channel elements (CCE) of the PDCCH are respectively mapped in resources associated with the individual parameter set.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each of the different parameter sets during the time period, wherein the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for the PDCCH are respectively limited by limits associated with each of the different parameter sets during the time period.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), the configuration instructing monitoring of the PDCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to enable the apparatus to: The PDCCH is monitored in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets during the time period, wherein the control channel elements (CCEs) of the PDCCH are respectively mapped in resources associated with the set of each parameter set.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the configuration indicates the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for PDCCH monitoring of the cell for each set of parameters within the time period, the number of blind decoding attempts and the number of non-overlapping CCEs for the PDCCH being limited by limits associated with a reference parameter set of each set of parameters during the time period.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), and the configuration indication includes multiple PUCCH resources associated with one or more time-frequency resources in the individual parameter set of the different parameter sets, the PUCCH resources being allocated in the one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the individual parameter set.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), the configuration indication respectively includes a plurality of PUCCH resources of one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, the PUCCH resources being allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors being capable of operating the apparatus individually or in any combination to: Transmission is performed during the time period in one of the PUCCH resources allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), the configuration indication respectively includes a plurality of PUCCH resources of one or more time-frequency resources associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, the PUCCH resources being allocated in the one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets, and the one or more processors being capable of operating the apparatus individually or in any combination to: Transmissions are made simultaneously during a single time period in multiple PUCCH resources allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), and the configuration indication includes a plurality of PUCCH resources of one or more time-frequency resources associated with each of the different parameter sets, one of the PUCCH resources being allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set during different time periods.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH), and the configuration indication includes a plurality of PUCCH resources of one or more time-frequency resources associated with each of the different parameter sets, one of the PUCCH resources being allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set during the same time period.

15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the data channel is a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) or a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: Downlink control information (DCI) for scheduling the PDSCH or the PUSCH is received in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set in the different parameter sets, wherein at least one field of the DCI is configured for the single parameter set; and The PDSCH is received or the PUSCH is transmitted in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set in the different parameter sets, wherein different PDSCHs or different PUSCHs are respectively allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the different parameter sets during different time periods.

16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the data channel is a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) or a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: Receive downlink control information (DCI) for scheduling the PDSCH or the PUSCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets; and The PDSCH is received or the PUSCH is transmitted in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets, wherein individual code blocks in the PDSCH or the PUSCH are respectively allocated in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with the single parameter set.

17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) and the data channel is a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: Transmit the PUCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in the different parameter sets; and The PUSCH is transmitted concurrently with the PUCCH in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in the different parameter sets.

18. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the data channel is a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), and the control channel is a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) concurrent with the PUSCH in time, and the one or more processors are capable of operating individually or in any combination to cause the apparatus to: The PUSCH is transmitted in one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with one or more parameter sets in the different parameter sets, and the PUCCH is multiplexed onto the PUSCH in any of the following ways: One or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with reference parameter sets in the different parameter sets, or The one or more discontinuous frequency bands associated with each of the different parameter sets.

19. A method for wireless communication capable of being performed at a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: Obtain the configuration of the control channel or data channel in the cell, the cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channel or the data channel is allocated among the following: One or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, or One or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets; as well as Based on the configuration, information is received or transmitted in at least one of the control channel or the data channel.

20. An apparatus for wireless communication, the apparatus comprising: Components for obtaining the configuration of control channels or data channels in a cell, the cell comprising multiple discontinuous frequency bands associated with different parameter sets, wherein the control channels or data channels are allocated among the following: One or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with a single parameter set in the different parameter sets, or One or more discontinuous frequency bands in the discontinuous frequency bands associated with each parameter set in the different parameter sets; as well as Components for receiving or transmitting information in at least one of the control channel or the data channel based on the configuration.

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