Downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink bandwidth parts

Abstract

To provide methods, systems and devices for wireless communications.SOLUTION: User equipment (UE) may receive, from a network entity, one or more control messages that indicate a configuration for a first downlink bandwidth part (BWP) associated with a first operating mode of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second operating mode of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP. At least a portion of the configuration may correspond to a capability of the UE. The UE may monitor the first set of resources while in the first operating mode, and may monitor the second set of resources while in the second operating mode. The UE may receive a system information update or a public warning system (PWS) notification from the network entity via the second set of resources.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3A

Description

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[0001] cross reference This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 18,061,347 to LEI et al., entitled "DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNEL MONITORING IN MULTIPLE DOWNLINK BANDWIDTH PARTS," filed December 2, 2022, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 297,691 to LEI et al., entitled "DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNEL MONITORING IN MULTIPLE DOWNLINK BANDWIDTH PARTS," filed January 7, 2022, each of which is assigned to the assignee of the present application and expressly incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The following relates to wireless communications that involve downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink bandwidth portions (BWPs). [Background technology]

[0003] Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide various types of communication content such as voice, video, packet data, messaging, broadcasts, etc. These systems may be capable of supporting communication with multiple users by sharing available system resources (e.g., time, frequency, and power). Examples of such multiple-access systems include fourth-generation (4G) systems, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems, or LTE-A Pro systems, and fifth-generation (5G) systems, sometimes referred to as New Radio (NR) systems. These systems may employ technologies such as code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), orthogonal FDMA (OFDMA), or discrete Fourier transform spread orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM). A wireless multiple-access communication system may include one or more base stations or one or more network access nodes, each simultaneously supporting communication for multiple communication devices, which may sometimes be known as User Equipment (UE). The components within a wireless communication system may be coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) with one another.

[0004] An idle or inactive UE may be configured to monitor resources in different bandwidth portions (BWPs). For example, an idle or inactive UE may switch from a first downlink BWP to a second downlink BWP so that the UE can monitor downlink transmissions in the second downlink BWP. However, in some cases, switching between downlink BWPs and monitoring a relatively large number of resources may result in greater power consumption and higher processing overhead in the UE. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The described technology relates to improved methods, systems, devices, and apparatuses that support downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink bandwidth portions (BWPs). Generally, the described technology provides for improving the efficiency of downlink monitoring procedures in idle or inactive user equipment (UE). The UE may receive one or more control messages from a network entity indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP. At least a portion of the configurations may correspond to UE capabilities. The UE may monitor the first set of resources while in the first mode of operation and may monitor the second set of resources while in the second mode of operation. The UE may receive system information updates or public warning system (PWS) notifications from the network entity via the second set of resources. The techniques described herein may enable a UE (e.g., an idle or inactive UE) to perform downlink channel monitoring with reduced power consumption and greater processing efficiency, among other benefits.

[0006] A method for wireless communications in a UE is described. The method may include receiving one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink BWP and a second configuration for a second downlink BWP specific to a reduced capability (RedCap) UE, where the first configuration identifies a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP and the second configuration identifies a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP. The method may further include monitoring the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP according to the first configuration, a radio resource control (RRC) state of the UE, and the UE capabilities. The method may further include monitoring the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP specific to the RedCap UE according to the second configuration, the UE's RRC state, and the UE capabilities.

[0007] An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE is described. The apparatus may include at least one processor and a memory coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, or electrically) to the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions executable (e.g., directly or indirectly) by the at least one processor to cause the UE to receive one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink BWP and a second configuration for a second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE, the first configuration identifying a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP and the second configuration identifying a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP. The instructions may be further executable by the at least one processor to cause the UE to monitor the first set of resources within the first downlink BWP according to the first configuration, an RRC state of the UE, and capabilities of the UE. The instructions may be further executable by the at least one processor to cause the UE to monitor a second set of resources within a second downlink BWP specific to the RedCap UE according to a second configuration, an RRC state of the UE, and a capability of the UE.

[0008] Another apparatus for wireless communications in a UE is described. The apparatus may include means for receiving one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink BWP and a second configuration for a second downlink BWP that is specific to a RedCap UE, where the first configuration identifies a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP and the second configuration identifies a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP. The apparatus may further include means for monitoring the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP according to the first configuration, an RRC state of the UE, and UE capabilities. The apparatus may further include means for monitoring the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE according to the second configuration, an RRC state of the UE, and UE capabilities.

[0009] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communications in a UE is described. The code may include instructions executable by at least one processor to receive one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink BWP and a second configuration for a second downlink BWP that is specific to a RedCap UE, where the first configuration may identify a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP and the second configuration may identify a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP. The instructions may be further executable by the at least one processor to cause the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP to be monitored according to the first configuration, an RRC state of the UE, and UE capabilities. The instructions may be further executable by the at least one processor to cause the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE to be monitored according to the second configuration, an RRC state of the UE, and UE capabilities.

[0010] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a first set of parameters for the first downlink BWP based on the first configuration, where the first set of parameters may include one or more of a cyclic prefix, a subcarrier spacing, a number of resource blocks, or a number of symbols for a control resource set (CORESET) in the first downlink BWP.

[0011] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a second set of parameters for a second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE based on the second configuration, where the second set of parameters may include one or more of a bandwidth, a first physical resource block (PRB), or subcarrier spacing for the second downlink BWP.

[0012] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, monitoring the first set of resources may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving at least one message of a paging operation via a common search space (CSS) within a first downlink BWP according to a first configuration and capabilities of the UE, and the first downlink BWP may include a CORESET having an index of zero (0).

[0013] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, monitoring the second set of resources may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving one or more random access messages over the second set of resources in a second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE according to the second configuration, the RRC state of the UE, and the capabilities of the UE, wherein the second downlink BWP does not include a CORESET with an index of zero (0).

[0014] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving, via one or more physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) resources in the first downlink BWP, a downlink message scheduling transmission of a first system information block (SIB) in the first downlink BWP, the first SIB indicating a second configuration of a second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE.

[0015] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, monitoring the first set of resources may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving one or more cell-defined synchronization signal blocks (CD-SSBs) over the first set of resources in a first downlink BWP, and operations, features, means, or instructions for performing a cell selection procedure based on measurements of the one or more CD-SSBs.

[0016] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving an indication of a search space (SS) configured for downlink small data transmissions (SDTs) within the first downlink BWP or the second downlink BWP, and operations, features, means, or instructions for monitoring the SS for the downlink SDT in accordance with the instructions.

[0017] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving a Master Information Block (MIB) indicating a first configuration of a first downlink BWP, and an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving a SIB indicating a second configuration of a second downlink BWP.

[0018] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving one or more of a system information message, a paging operation message, a random access message, an SDT, a broadcast message, a PWS notification, or a non-cell defined synchronization signal block (NCD-SSB) via one or more CORESETs or SS sets in the first downlink BWP or the second downlink BWP that are specific to the RedCap UE.

[0019] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving one or more of a CD-SSB, a system information message, a paging operation message, or a random access message over a first set of resources in a first downlink BWP according to the first configuration, the RRC state of the UE, and the capabilities of the UE.

[0020] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting one or more of an SDT, a random access message, UE mobility information, or a request for on-demand system information over one or more resources in an uplink BWP configured for the UE.

[0021] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for transmitting a request for on-demand system information via one or more resources in an uplink BWP configured for the UE, and an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving the on-demand system information via a first set of resources in a first downlink BWP or a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP.

[0022] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, a UE transmits a request for on-demand system information according to a random access procedure.

[0023] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the bandwidth of the second downlink BWP specific to the RedCap UE is less than or equal to the maximum downlink bandwidth supported by the UE.

[0024] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the one or more control messages include a MIB, a SIB, an RRC message, or a combination thereof.

[0025] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP may be used to receive CD-SSB.

[0026] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the UE may be a RedCap UE, and the RRC state of the UE may be an idle RRC state or an inactive RRC state.

[0027] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP includes a first set of CSSs configured for a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure, and the second downlink BWP includes a second set of CSSs configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation.

[0028] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP includes one or more CSSs configured for system information acquisition or paging operations.

[0029] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining the amount of CORESET in the second downlink BWP based on the amount of CORESET in the first downlink BWP, the sum of CORESET in other downlink BWPs of the UE, a threshold amount of CORESET supported by the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0030] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining the quantity of SS sets in the second downlink BWP based on the quantity of SS sets in the first downlink BWP, the sum of SS sets in other downlink BWPs of the UE, a threshold quantity of SS sets supported by the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0031] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for switching from a first downlink BWP to a second downlink BWP after transitioning from a first operating mode associated with the first downlink BWP to a second operating mode associated with the second downlink BWP.

[0032] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving system information indicating at least one of an aggregation level (AL), a monitoring period, or a monitoring opportunity configuration for a CSS set in a second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE.

[0033] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a SIB indicating a first downlink control information (DCI) size alignment for PDCCH messages scheduled in an SS set of a first downlink BWP, a second DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages scheduled in an SS set of a second downlink BWP, or both.

[0034] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving an indication of a quantity of PRBs in a second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE, where the quantity of PRBs is based on a control channel element (CCE) AL of a CORESET in the second downlink BWP, a duration of a CORESET in the second downlink BWP, a total number of CORESETs in the second downlink BWP, an RRC state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0035] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving one or more of a system information message, an RRC message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a CCE AL for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, a quantity of blind decoding candidates for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, or both.

[0036] A method of wireless communication in a network entity is described. The method may include transmitting one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink BWP and a second configuration for a second downlink BWP that is specific to a RedCap UE, where the first configuration identifies a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP and the second configuration identifies a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP. The method may further include transmitting a first downlink message to the RedCap UE over the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the first configuration indicated by the one or more control messages. The method may further include transmitting a second downlink message to the RedCap UE over the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE in accordance with the second configuration indicated by the one or more control messages.

[0037] An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity is described. The apparatus may include at least one processor and a memory coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, or electrically) to the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the network entity to transmit one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink BWP and a second configuration for a second downlink BWP that is specific to a RedCap UE, the first configuration identifying a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP and the second configuration identifying a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP. The instructions may be further executable by the at least one processor to cause the network entity to transmit a first downlink message to the RedCap UE via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the first configuration indicated by the one or more control messages. The instructions may be further executable by the at least one processor to cause the network entity to transmit a second downlink message to the RedCap UE over a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE in accordance with a second configuration indicated by the one or more control messages.

[0038] Another apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity is described. The apparatus may include means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink BWP and a second configuration for a second downlink BWP that is specific to a RedCap UE, where the first configuration identifies a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP and the second configuration identifies a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP. The apparatus may further include means for transmitting a first downlink message to the RedCap UE over the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the first configuration indicated by the one or more control messages. The apparatus may further include means for transmitting a second downlink message to the RedCap UE over the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE in accordance with the second configuration indicated by the one or more control messages.

[0039] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communications in a network entity is described, wherein the code may include instructions executable by at least one processor to: transmit one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink BWP and a second configuration for a second downlink BWP that is specific to a RedCap UE, the first configuration identifying a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP and the second configuration identifying a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, transmit a first downlink message to the RedCap UE over the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the first configuration indicated by the one or more control messages, and transmit a second downlink message to the RedCap UE over the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP that is specific to the RedCap UE in accordance with the second configuration indicated by the one or more control messages.

[0040] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting the first downlink message may include an act, feature, means, or instruction for transmitting at least one message of a paging operation to the RedCap UE via a CSS in the first downlink BWP according to the first configuration, wherein the first downlink BWP includes a CORESET having an index of zero (0).

[0041] A method for wireless communications in a UE is described. The method may include receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to a capability of the UE; monitoring, by the UE in the first mode of operation, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE; and monitoring, by the UE in the second mode of operation, the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0042] An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE is described, which may include at least one processor and a memory coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to receive, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to a capability of the UE, and to cause the UE in the first mode of operation to monitor the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE, and to monitor the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE,

[0043] Another apparatus for wireless communication in a UE is described. The apparatus may include means for receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to a capability of the UE; means for monitoring, by the UE in the first mode of operation, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE; and means for monitoring, by the UE in the second mode of operation, the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0044] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communications in a UE is described, wherein the code may include instructions executable by at least one processor to receive, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE, and to monitor, by the UE in the first mode of operation, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE, and to monitor, by the UE in the second mode of operation, the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0045] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for: monitoring, by a UE in a first mode of operation, a first set of control resources in a first downlink BWP; receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages via the first set of control resources, indicating a configuration for a second downlink BWP and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP; and determining an amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP based on the amount of control resources in the first downlink BWP.

[0046] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining an amount of control resources in a second downlink BWP based on an amount of control resources in a first downlink BWP, a sum of control resources in different downlink BWPs of the UE, and a threshold amount of control resources corresponding to the capabilities of the UE.

[0047] Some examples of the methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining the amount of SS sets in the second downlink BWP based on the amount of SS sets in the first downlink BWP, the sum of the SS sets in different downlink BWPs of the UE, and a threshold amount of SS sets corresponding to the capabilities of the UE.

[0048] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include acts, features, means, or instructions for receiving control signaling indicating one or both of a first set of parameters associated with a first downlink BWP or a second set of parameters associated with a second downlink BWP, where the first set of parameters may include a bandwidth, initial PRB location, numerology, or a combination thereof associated with the first downlink BWP, and the second set of parameters may include a bandwidth, initial PRB location, numerology, or a combination thereof associated with the second downlink BWP, and the first set of parameters may differ from the second set of parameters.

[0049] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a MIB from the network entity indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP, and receiving one or more of a SIB, an RRC message, a multicast message, or a broadcast message from the network entity indicating a configuration for a second downlink BWP.

[0050] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing a BWP switching procedure from a first downlink BWP to a second downlink BWP based on transitioning from a first operating mode to a second operating mode, and monitoring a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP may be based on performing the BWP switching procedure.

[0051] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing one or more procedures associated with a first mode of operation of the UE or a second mode of operation of the UE using a CORESET and SS set in the first downlink BWP or using a CORESET and SS set in the second downlink BWP, where the one or more procedures may include a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, a paging operation, a random access procedure, a small data transfer procedure, an on-demand system information transmission request procedure, or a combination thereof.

[0052] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state of the UE, and the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP include a CSS set.

[0053] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to an RRC inactive state or an RRC connected state of the UE, and the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP include a UE-specific search space (USS) set, a CSS set, or both.

[0054] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP correspond to different frequency ranges.

[0055] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP includes a first CSS configured for a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state, and the second downlink BWP includes at least a second CSS configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0056] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP includes one or more CSSs configured for a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, or a paging operation by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0057] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for receiving a SIB indicating one or more of an AL, a monitoring period, or a monitoring opportunity configuration for a CSS set in the second downlink BWP based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0058] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving, by a UE in a first mode of operation, a CD-SSB, a system information message, a paging operation message, a PEI message, a random access message, or a combination thereof, from a network entity via a first set of control resources in a first downlink BWP associated with the first mode of operation of the UE.

[0059] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving, from a network entity, a SIB indicating a first DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in an SS set of a first downlink BWP, a second DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in an SS set of a second downlink BWP, or both.

[0060] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving one or more of a random access message, a system information message, a multicast message, a broadcast message, a paging operation message, an SDT, or an NCD-SSB from a network entity via a second set of control resources in a second downlink BWP.

[0061] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include acts, features, means, or instructions for receiving control signaling indicating a quantity of PRBs in the second downlink BWP, where the quantity of PRBs may be based on a CCE AL of a CORESET in the second downlink BWP, a duration of a CORESET in the second downlink BWP, a total quantity of CORESETs in the second downlink BWP, an RRC state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0062] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving one or more of a system information message, an RRC message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a CCE AL for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, a quantity of blind decoding candidates for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, or both.

[0063] A method of wireless communication in a network entity is described. The method may include transmitting one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of a UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to a capability of the UE; transmitting the first set of messages over the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE; and transmitting the second set of messages over the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0064] An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity is described, the apparatus may include at least one processor and a memory coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to transmit one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of a UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to a capability of the UE, transmit the first set of messages via the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE, and transmit the second set of messages via the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0065] Another apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity is described, which may include means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to a capability of the UE, means for transmitting the first set of messages over the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE, and means for transmitting the second set of messages over the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0066] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communications in a network entity is described, wherein the code may include instructions executable by at least one processor to: transmit one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of a UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE; transmit the first set of messages via the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE; and transmit the second set of messages via the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0067] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining an amount of control resources in a second downlink BWP based on the amount of control resources in the first downlink BWP, and transmitting an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP to the UE.

[0068] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining an amount of control resources in a second downlink BWP based on an amount of control resources in a first downlink BWP and a sum of control resources in different downlink BWPs of the UE, and transmitting an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP to the UE.

[0069] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining the number of SS sets in a second downlink BWP based on the amount of SS sets in the first downlink BWP, the sum of the SS sets in different downlink BWPs of the UE, and a threshold amount of SS sets related to the ability of the UE to be allowed to connect with the network entity, and transmitting an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP to the UE.

[0070] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or more control messages may include acts, features, means, or instructions for transmitting control signaling indicating one or both of a first set of parameters associated with a first downlink BWP or a second set of parameters associated with a second downlink BWP, where the first set of parameters may include a bandwidth, an initial PRB location, a numerology, or a combination thereof, associated with the first downlink BWP, and the second set of parameters may include a bandwidth, an initial PRB location, a numerology, or a combination thereof, associated with the second downlink BWP, and the first set of parameters may differ from the second set of parameters.

[0071] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting an MIB to the UE indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP, and transmitting one or more of a SIB, a dedicated RRC message, a multicast message, or a broadcast message to the UE indicating a configuration for a second downlink BWP.

[0072] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state of the UE, and the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP include a CSS set.

[0073] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to an RRC inactive state or an RRC connected state of the UE, and the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP include a USS set, a CSS set, or both.

[0074] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP correspond to different frequency ranges.

[0075] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP includes a first CSS configured for a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state, and the second downlink BWP includes at least a second CSS configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0076] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, the first downlink BWP includes one or more CSSs configured for a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, or a paging operation by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0077] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or more control messages may include an operation, feature, means, or instruction for transmitting a SIB indicating one or more of an AL, a monitoring period, or a monitoring opportunity configuration for a CSS set in the second downlink BWP based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0078] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting a CD-SSB, a system information message, a paging operation message, a random access message, or a combination thereof from a network entity over a first set of control resources in a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE.

[0079] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting an SIB indicating a first DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in an SS set of a first downlink BWP, a second DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in an SS set of a second downlink BWP, or both.

[0080] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting one or more of a random access message, a system information message, a multicast message, a broadcast message, a paging operation message, an SDT, or an NCD-SSB over a second set of control resources in a second downlink BWP.

[0081] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or more control messages may include acts, features, means, or instructions for transmitting control signaling indicating a quantity of PRBs in the second downlink BWP, where the quantity of PRBs may be based on a CCE AL of a CORESET in the second downlink BWP, a duration of a CORESET in the second downlink BWP, a total quantity of CORESETs in the second downlink BWP, an RRC state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0082] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or more control messages may include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting one or more of a system information message, an RRC message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a CCE AL for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, a quantity of blind decoding candidates for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, or both.

[0083] A method for wireless communications in a UE is described. The method may include receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to a capability of the UE; receiving, by the UE in the first mode of operation, one or more messages over the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE; and receiving, by the UE in the second mode of operation, one or both of a system information message or a PWS message over the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0084] An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE is described, which may include at least one processor and a memory coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to receive, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE, receive, by the UE in the first mode of operation, one or more messages via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE, and receive, by the UE in the second mode of operation, one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0085] Another apparatus for wireless communications in a UE is described. The apparatus may include means for receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to a capability of the UE, means for receiving, by the UE in the first mode of operation, one or more messages over the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE, and means for receiving, by the UE in the second mode of operation, one or both of a system information message or a PWS message over the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0086] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communications in a UE is described, which may include instructions executable by at least one processor to receive, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE, receive, by the UE in the first mode of operation, one or more messages over the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE, and receive, by the UE in the second mode of operation, one or both of a system information message or a PWS message over the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0087] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing a random access procedure with a network entity over a second resource set in the second downlink BWP.

[0088] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include acts, features, means, or instructions for receiving a random access message from the network entity via a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP in accordance with a random access procedure, where the random access message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0089] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a random access message from the network entity via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP based on identifying that the second downlink BWP does not include a CSS configured for paging operations, and the random access message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0090] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include acts, features, means, or instructions for receiving a paging operation message from the network entity via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP based on identifying that the second downlink BWP includes a CSS configured for paging operations, and the paging operation message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0091] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include acts, features, means, or instructions for receiving a paging operation message from the network entity via a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP, where the paging operation message schedules a downlink SDT from the network entity and monitors the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP for the downlink SDT from the network entity in accordance with the paging operation message, where the downlink SDT may indicate one or both of the system information message or the PWS message.

[0092] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a PDCCH transmission from the network entity over a second set of resources within a second downlink BWP, where the PDCCH transmission schedules a broadcast or multicast Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) transmission from the network entity, and monitors the second set of resources for a broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission from the network entity in accordance with the PDCCH transmission, where the broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission may indicate one or both of the system information message or the PWS message.

[0093] A method of wireless communication in a network entity is described. The method may include transmitting one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of a UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to a capability of the UE; transmitting the one or more messages over the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE; and transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message over the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0094] An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity is described, which may include at least one processor and a memory coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to transmit one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configurations may correspond to capabilities of the UE, transmit one or more messages via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configurations and based on the capabilities of the UE, and transmit one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configurations and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0095] Another apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity is described, which may include: means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE; means for transmitting the one or more messages over the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE; and means for transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message over the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0096] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communications in a network entity is described, wherein the code may include instructions executable by at least one processor to: transmit one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of a UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE; transmit one or more messages via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE; and transmit one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE.

[0097] Some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means, or instructions for performing a random access procedure with the UE over a second resource set within the second downlink BWP.

[0098] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include acts, features, means, or instructions for transmitting a random access message to the UE via a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP in accordance with a random access procedure, where the random access message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0099] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting a random access message to the UE via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP based on identifying that the second downlink BWP does not include a CSS configured for paging operations, where the random access message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0100] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include an act, feature, means, or instruction for transmitting a paging operation message to the UE via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP based on identifying that the second downlink BWP includes a CSS configured for paging operations, and the paging operation message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0101] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include acts, features, means, or instructions for transmitting a paging operation message to the UE via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, the paging operation message scheduling a downlink SDT from the network entity, and transmitting the downlink SDT to the UE via the second set of resources in accordance with the paging operation message, wherein the downlink SDT may indicate one or both of the system information message or the PWS message.

[0102] In some examples of the methods, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media described herein, transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message may include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting a PDCCH transmission over a second set of resources within a second downlink BWP, where the PDCCH transmission schedules a broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission from the network entity, and transmits the broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission over the second set of resources in accordance with the PDCCH transmission, where the broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission may indicate one or both of the system information message or the PWS message. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0103] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates an example wireless communication system that supports downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink bandwidth portions (BWPs), according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 illustrates an example wireless communication system that supports downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink bandwidth portions (BWPs), according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 3A] 1 illustrates an example resource diagram supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 3B] 1 illustrates an example resource diagram supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 1 illustrates an example process flow for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 1 illustrates an example process flow for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a device supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. [Figure 7] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a device supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. [Figure 8] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a communications manager supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. [Figure 9] 1 illustrates a diagram of a system including a device that supports downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, according to an aspect of the disclosure. [Figure 10] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a device supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. [Figure 11] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a device supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. [Figure 12] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a communications manager supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. [Figure 13] 1 illustrates a diagram of a system including a device that supports downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, according to an aspect of the disclosure. [Figure 14] 1 shows a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] 1 shows a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 16] 1 shows a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] 1 shows a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 18]1 shows a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 19] 1 shows a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0104] Compared to other user equipment (UEs), a reduced capability (RedCap) UE may be associated with reduced processing power, higher battery life, and lower overall cost. Therefore, a RedCap UE may be suitable for Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications, among other examples. In some cases, a RedCap UE in idle or inactive mode may be configured to monitor a first downlink bandwidth portion (BWP) for system information updates, paging messages (e.g., paging operation messages), or cell-defined (CD) synchronization signal blocks (SSBs) from a network entity. The RedCap UE may also be configured with a second, initial downlink BWP that may be specific to the RedCap UE. The RedCap UE may monitor the second downlink BWP for random access messages, paging messages, or non-cell-defined (NCD) SSBs from a network entity.

[0105] However, if the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP correspond to different frequency bands, monitoring both the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP may result in greater power consumption and reduced processing efficiency in the RedCap UE. For example, the RedCap UE may perform a relatively large number of blind decoding operations (e.g., monitoring the downlink channel for notification and scheduling information) on resources in the first downlink BWP and resources in the second downlink BWP, even if the RedCap UE is not scheduled to receive downlink transmissions from a network entity on these resources.

[0106] To reduce processing costs and power consumption associated with downlink monitoring procedures for idle or inactive RedCap UEs, the total number of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP (e.g., downlink BWPs configured for RedCap UEs) may be constrained by a threshold number of control resource sets (CORESETs) and a threshold number of search spaces (SSs). For example, a network entity may configure the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP such that the total number of CORESETs and SSs in the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP is less than a threshold. In some examples, the total number of CORESETs and SSs in the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP may depend on the capabilities of the non-RedCap UE.

[0107] A network entity (e.g., a base station) may configure the RedCap UE with a first downlink BWP and a second downlink BWP via system information or radio resource control (RRC) signaling. After the network entity configures the RedCap UE with the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP, the RedCap UE may monitor both the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP according to information provided by the network entity. In some examples, the network entity may send a system information update or a public warning system (PWS) notification to the RedCap UE via resources in the second downlink BWP.

[0108] Aspects of the present disclosure may be implemented to achieve one or more of the following advantages: The described techniques may support greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption in a RedCap UE, among other benefits. For example, the described techniques may reduce the number of control resources (e.g., CORESETs, SSs) that a RedCap UE is configured to monitor while operating in an idle or inactive mode, which may reduce processing costs and power consumption associated with idle or inactive physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring activities performed by the RedCap UE. Specifically, the described techniques may reduce the number of blind decoding operations performed by the RedCap UE, which may enable the RedCap UE to perform idle or inactive mode operation with greater processing efficiency (e.g., using fewer processing resources) and reduced power consumption.

[0109] Aspects of the present disclosure are initially described in the context of wireless communication systems, resource diagrams, and process flows. Aspects of the present disclosure are further illustrated by and described with reference to apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flowcharts relating to downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs.

[0110] 1 illustrates an example of a wireless communication system 100 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The wireless communication system 100 may include one or more base stations 105, one or more UEs 115, and a core network 130. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may be a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, an LTE Advanced (LTE-A) network, an LTE-A Pro network, or a New Radio (NR) network. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may support enhanced broadband communications, ultra-reliable communications, low-latency communications, communications with low-cost and low-complexity devices, or any combination thereof.

[0111] The base stations 105 may be dispersed throughout a geographic area to form the wireless communication system 100 and may be devices of different types or with different capabilities. The base stations 105 and the UEs 115 may communicate wirelessly via one or more communication links 125. Each base station 105 may provide a coverage area 110 over which the UEs 115 and the base stations 105 may establish one or more communication links 125. The coverage area 110 may be an example of a geographic area over which the base stations 105 and the UEs 115 may support communication of signals according to one or more radio access technologies.

[0112] The UEs 115 may be dispersed throughout the wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 may be fixed or mobile. The UEs 115 may also be referred to as mobile devices, wireless devices, remote devices, handheld devices, or subscriber devices, or some other suitable terminology, and a "device" may also be referred to as a unit, station, terminal, or client. The UEs 115 may be cellular phones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), or other devices. The wireless communication device may be a device such as a wireless assistant, PDA, multimedia / entertainment device (e.g., radio, MP3 player, video device), camera, game console, navigation / positioning device (e.g., a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) device, e.g., based on GPS (Global Positioning System), Beidou, GLONASS, or Galileo, a ground-based device), tablet computer, laptop computer, netbook, smartbook, personal computer, smart device, wearable device (e.g., smart watch, smart clothing, smart glasses, virtual reality goggles, smart wristband, smart jewelry (e.g., smart ring, smart bracelet)), drone, robot / robotic device, vehicle, vehicular device, meter (e.g., parking meter, electric meter, gas meter, water meter), monitor, gas pump, home appliance (e.g., kitchen appliance, washer, dryer), location tag, medical / healthcare device, implant, sensor / actuator, display, or any other suitable device configured to communicate via a wireless or wired medium. In some examples, UE 115 may also refer to a Wireless Local Loop (WLL) station, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, an Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or an MTC device, which may be implemented in various items such as an appliance, a drone, a robot, a vehicle, or a meter.

[0113] In some examples, one or more components of the wireless communication system 100 may operate as or be referred to as a network node. As used herein, a network node may refer to any UE 115, base station 105, core network 130 entity, apparatus, device, or computing system configured to perform any of the techniques described herein. For example, a network node may be a UE 115. As another example, a network node may be a base station 105. As another example, a first network node may be configured to communicate with a second network node or a third network node. In one aspect of this example, the first network node may be a UE 115, the second network node may be a base station 105, and the third network node may be a UE 115. In another aspect of this example, the first network node may be a UE 115, the second network node may be a base station 105, and the third network node may be a base station 105. In yet other aspects of this example, the first network node, the second network node, and the third network node may be different. Similarly, reference to a UE 115, a base station 105, an apparatus, a device, or a computing system may include disclosure of the UE 115, the base station 105, the apparatus, the device, or the computing system being a network node. For example, disclosure that a UE 115 is configured to receive information from a base station 105 also discloses that a first network node is configured to receive information from a second network node. In this example, consistent with the present disclosure, a first network node may refer to a first UE 115, a first base station 105, a first apparatus, a first device, or a first computing system configured to receive information, and a second network node may refer to a second UE 115, a second base station 105, a second apparatus, a second device, or a second computing system.

[0114] The base stations 105 may communicate with the core network 130, or with each other, or both. For example, the base stations 105 may interface with the core network 130 through one or more backhaul links 120 (e.g., via an S1, N2, N3, or other interface). The base stations 105 may communicate with each other via the backhaul links 120 (e.g., via an X2, Xn, or other interface), either directly (e.g., directly between the base stations 105) or indirectly (e.g., via the core network 130), or both. In some examples, the backhaul links 120 may be or include one or more wireless links.

[0115] One or more of the base stations 105 described herein may include, or may be referred to by those skilled in the art as, a base transceiver station, a radio base station, an access point, a radio transceiver, a NodeB, an eNodeB (eNB), a next generation NodeB or giga-NodeB (any of which may be referred to as a gNB), a Home NodeB, a Home eNodeB, or other suitable terminology.

[0116] The UE 115 may include or be referred to as a mobile device, a wireless device, a remote device, a handheld device, or a subscriber device, or some other suitable terminology, and a “device” may also be referred to as a unit, a station, a terminal, or a client, among various examples. The UE 115 may also include or be referred to as a personal electronic device, such as a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a laptop computer, or a personal computer. In some examples, the UE 115 may include or be referred to as a wireless local loop (WLL) station, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, an Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or a machine type communications (MTC) device, among various examples, which may be implemented in various items, such as an appliance, a vehicle, a meter, or the like, among various examples.

[0117] The UEs 115 described herein may be capable of communicating with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115, which may act as relays, as shown in FIG. 1, as well as base stations 105 and network equipment, including macro eNBs or gNBs, small cell eNBs or gNBs, or relay base stations, among various examples.

[0118] The UE 115 and the base station 105 may communicate wirelessly with each other via one or more communication links 125 on one or more carriers. The term “carrier” may refer to a set of radio frequency spectrum resources having a defined physical layer structure for supporting the communication link 125. For example, a carrier used for the communication link 125 may include a portion of a radio frequency spectrum band (e.g., BWP) operated according to one or more physical layer channels for a given radio access technology (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). Each physical layer channel may carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling coordinating operation on the carrier, user data, or other signaling. The wireless communication system 100 may support communication with the UE 115 using carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. The UE 115 may be configured with multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers according to a carrier aggregation configuration. Carrier aggregation can be used with both frequency division duplexing (FDD) and time division duplexing (TDD) component carriers.

[0119] In some examples (e.g., in carrier aggregation configurations), a carrier may also have acquisition or control signaling to coordinate operation with other carriers. A carrier may be associated with a frequency channel (e.g., an evolved universal mobile telecommunication system terrestrial radio access (E-UTRA) absolute radio frequency channel number (EARFCN)) and may be arranged according to a channel raster for discovery by the UE 115. A carrier may operate in a standalone mode, where initial acquisition and connection may be made by the UE 115 via the carrier, or the carrier may operate in a non-standalone mode, where connection is anchored using a different carrier (e.g., of the same or different radio access technology).

[0120] The communication links 125 shown in the wireless communication system 100 may include uplink transmissions from the UE 115 to the base station 105 or downlink transmissions from the base station 105 to the UE 115. A carrier may carry downlink or uplink communications (e.g., in FDD mode) or may be configured to carry downlink and uplink communications (e.g., in TDD mode).

[0121] A carrier may be associated with a particular bandwidth of the radio frequency spectrum, and in some examples, the carrier bandwidth may be referred to as the carrier or the “system bandwidth” of the wireless communication system 100. For example, the carrier bandwidth may be one of several determined bandwidths for a particular radio access technology carrier (e.g., 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40, or 80 megahertz (MHz)). Devices of the wireless communication system 100 (e.g., base stations 105, UEs 115, or both) may have a hardware configuration that supports communication over a particular carrier bandwidth or may be configurable to support communication over one of a set of carrier bandwidths. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may include base stations 105 or UEs 115 that support simultaneous communication over carriers associated with multiple carrier bandwidths. In some examples, each served UE 115 may be configured to operate over a portion (e.g., a sub-band, BWP) or all of the carrier bandwidth.

[0122] A signal waveform transmitted on a carrier may be composed of multiple subcarriers (e.g., using a multi-carrier modulation (MCM) technique such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) or discrete Fourier transform spread OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM)). In a system employing MCM techniques, a resource element may consist of one symbol period (e.g., the duration of one modulation symbol) and one subcarrier, where the symbol period and subcarrier spacing are inversely related. The number of bits carried by each resource element may depend on the modulation scheme (e.g., the order of the modulation scheme, the coding rate of the modulation scheme, or both). Thus, the more resource elements the UE 115 receives and the higher the order of the modulation scheme, the higher the data rate may be for the UE 115. Wireless communication resources may refer to a combination of radio frequency spectrum resources, time resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and the use of multiple spatial layers may further increase data rates or data integrity for communications with UE 115.

[0123] One or more numerologies for a carrier may be supported, and the numerology may include a subcarrier spacing (Δf) and a cyclic prefix. A carrier may be divided into one or more BWPs having the same or different numerologies. In some examples, a UE 115 may be configured with multiple BWPs. In some examples, a single BWP for a carrier may be active at a given time, and communication for the UE 115 may be limited to one or more active BWPs.

[0124] The time interval for the base station 105 or the UE 115 is, for example, T s =1 / (Δf max N f) seconds, where Δf max may represent the maximum supported subcarrier spacing, and N f may represent the maximum supported discrete Fourier transform (DFT) size. The communication resource time intervals may be organized according to radio frames, each having a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame may be identified by a system frame number (SFN) (e.g., ranging from 0 to 1023).

[0125] Each frame may include multiple consecutively numbered subframes or slots, and each subframe or slot may have the same duration. In some examples, a frame may be divided (e.g., in the time domain) into subframes, and each subframe may be further divided into several slots. Alternatively, each frame may include a variable number of slots, and the number of slots may depend on the subcarrier spacing. Each slot may include several symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of a cyclic prefix prepended to each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems, a slot may be further divided into multiple minislots, each containing one or more symbols. Excluding the cyclic prefix, each symbol period may include one or more (e.g., N f The duration of a symbol period may depend on the subcarrier spacing or the frequency band of operation.

[0126] A subframe, slot, minislot, or symbol may be the smallest scheduling unit (e.g., in the time domain) of the wireless communication system 100 and may be referred to as a transmission time interval (TTI). In some examples, the TTI duration (e.g., the number of symbol periods in a TTI) may be variable. Additionally or alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communication system 100 may be dynamically selected (e.g., among bursts of shortened TTIs (sTTIs)).

[0127] Physical channels may be multiplexed on carriers according to various techniques. Physical control channels and physical data channels may be multiplexed on downlink carriers using, for example, one or more of a time division multiplexing (TDM) technique, a frequency division multiplexing (FDM) technique, or a hybrid TDM-FDM technique. A control region (e.g., a CORESET) for a physical control channel may be defined by a number of symbol periods and may span the system bandwidth of the carrier or a subset of the system bandwidth. One or more control regions (e.g., CORESETs) may be configured for a set of UEs 115. For example, one or more of the UEs 115 may monitor or search the control region for control information according to one or more SS sets, where each SS set may include one or more control channel candidates in one or more aggregation levels (ALs) arranged in a cascaded manner. An AL for a control channel candidate may refer to a number of control channel resources (e.g., control channel elements (CCEs)) associated with coded information for a control information format having a given payload size. The SS sets may include a common search space set (CSS) configured to send control information to multiple UEs 115, and a UE-specific SS set for sending control information to a specific UE 115 and USS.

[0128] Each base station 105 may provide communication coverage via one or more cells, e.g., macro cells, small cells, hot spots, or other types of cells, or any combination thereof. The term “cell” may refer to a logical communication entity used for communication with the base station 105 (e.g., on a carrier) and may be associated with an identifier (e.g., a physical cell identifier (PCID), a virtual cell identifier (VCID), or other) to distinguish neighboring cells. In some examples, a cell may also refer to a geographic coverage area 110 or a portion (e.g., a sector) of a geographic coverage area 110 in which the logical communication entity operates. Such a cell may range from a smaller area (e.g., a structure, a subset of a structure) to a larger area, depending on various factors such as the capabilities of the base station 105. For example, a cell may be or include, among other things, a building, a subset of a building, or an outer space between or overlapping with the geographic coverage area 110.

[0129] A macro cell generally covers a relatively large geographic area (e.g., several kilometers in radius) and may allow unrestricted access by UEs 115 with a service subscription with the network provider that supports the macro cell. Small cells may be associated with lower-power base stations 105 compared to macro cells, and the small cells may operate in the same or different (e.g., licensed, unlicensed) frequency bands as the macro cell. A small cell may provide unrestricted access to UEs 115 with a service subscription with the network provider, or may provide restricted access to UEs 115 that have an association with the small cell (e.g., UEs 115 in a closed subscriber group (CSG), UEs 115 associated with users in their homes or offices). A base station 105 may support one or more cells and may support communication on one or more cells using one or more component carriers.

[0130] In some examples, a carrier may support multiple cells, and different cells may be configured according to different protocol types (e.g., MTC, narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)) that may provide access to different types of devices.

[0131] In some examples, the base stations 105 may be mobile and therefore may provide communication coverage to moving geographic coverage areas 110. In some examples, different geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may overlap, although the different geographic coverage areas 110 may be supported by the same base station 105. In other examples, overlapping geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies may be supported by different base stations 105. The wireless communication system 100 may include a heterogeneous network, for example, where different types of base stations 105 provide coverage to various geographic coverage areas 110 using the same or different radio access technologies.

[0132] Some UEs 115, such as MTC or IoT devices, may be low-cost or low-complexity devices and may provide automated communication between machines (e.g., via machine-to-machine (M2M) communication). M2M communication or MTC may refer to data communication technologies that enable devices to communicate with each other or with the base station 105 without human intervention. In some examples, M2M communication or MTC may include communication from devices that incorporate sensors or meters to measure or capture information and relay that information to a central server or application program that can utilize the information or present the information to a human interacting with the program or application. Some UEs 115 may be designed to collect information or enable automated behavior of machinery. Examples of applications for MTC devices include smart metering, inventory monitoring, water level monitoring, equipment monitoring, healthcare monitoring, wildlife monitoring, weather and geological event monitoring, fleet management and tracking, remote security detection, physical access control, and transaction-based business billing. In one aspect, the technology disclosed herein may be applicable to MTC UEs or IoT UEs 115. An MTC UE or IoT UE 115 may include an MTC / enhanced MTC (eMTC, also referred to as category (CAT)-M, CAT M1) UE, an NB-IoT (also referred to as CAT NB1) UE 115, and other types of UEs 115. eMTC and NB-IoT may refer to future technologies that may evolve from or be based on these technologies. For example, eMTC may include FeMTC (further eMTC), eFeMTC (further enhanced eMTC), and mMTC (massive MTC), and NB-IoT may include eNB-IoT (enhanced NB-IoT) and FeNB-IoT (further enhanced NB-IoT).

[0133] Some UEs 115 may be configured to employ operating modes that reduce power consumption, such as half-duplex communication (e.g., modes that support one-way communication via transmission or reception, but not simultaneous transmission and reception). In some examples, half-duplex communication may be performed at a reduced peak rate. Other power conservation techniques for UEs 115 include entering a power-saving deep sleep mode when not engaged in active communication, operating over a limited bandwidth (e.g., pursuant to narrowband communication), or a combination of these techniques. For example, some UEs 115 may be configured for operation using a narrowband protocol type associated with a defined portion or range (e.g., a set of subcarriers or resource blocks) within a carrier, within a guard band of a carrier, or outside a carrier.

[0134] The wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable or low-latency communications, or various combinations thereof. For example, the wireless communication system 100 may be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). The UE 115 may be designed to support ultra-reliable, low-latency, or critical functionality. Ultra-reliable communications may include private or group communications and may be supported by one or more services such as push-to-talk, video, data, etc. Support for ultra-reliable, low-latency functionality may include service prioritization, and such services may be used for public safety or general commercial applications. The terms ultra-reliable, low-latency, and ultra-reliable low-latency may be used interchangeably herein.

[0135] In some examples, the UE 115 may also be able to communicate directly with other UEs 115 via a device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., using a peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol or a D2D protocol). One or more UEs 115 utilizing D2D communication may be within the geographic coverage area 110 of the base station 105. Other UEs 115 in such a group may be outside the geographic coverage area 110 of the base station 105 or may not be able to receive transmissions from the base station 105. In some examples, a group of UEs 115 communicating via D2D communication may utilize a one-to-many (1:M) system in which each UE 115 transmits to every other UE 115 in the group. In some examples, the base station 105 facilitates scheduling of resources for D2D communication. In other cases, D2D communication is performed between UEs 115 without the involvement of the base station 105.

[0136] In some systems, the D2D communication link may be an example of a communication channel between vehicles (e.g., UEs 115), such as a sidelink communication channel. In some examples, the vehicles may communicate using vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, or some combination thereof. The vehicles may signal information related to traffic conditions, signal scheduling, weather, safety, emergencies, or any other information relevant to the V2X system. In some examples, the vehicles in the V2X system may communicate with roadside infrastructure, such as roadside units, or with the network via one or more network nodes (e.g., base stations 105) using vehicle-to-network (V2N) communication, or both.

[0137] The core network 130 may provide user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing, or mobility functions. The core network 130 may be an evolved packet core (EPC) or a 5G core (5G core, 5GC), which may include at least one control plane entity (e.g., a mobility management entity (MME), an access and mobility management function (AMF)) that manages access and mobility, and at least one user plane entity (e.g., a serving gateway (S-GW), a Packet Data Network (PDN) gateway (PDN gateway (P-GW), or a user plane function (UPF)) that routes packets or interconnects to external networks. The control plane entity may manage non-access stratum (NAS) functions such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management for UEs 115 served by base stations 105 associated with the core network 130. User IP packets may be forwarded through a user plane entity, which may provide IP address allocation and other functions. The user plane entity may connect to IP services 150 for one or more network operators. The IP services 150 may include access to the Internet, an intranet, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or packet-switched streaming services.

[0138] Some of the network devices, such as the base stations 105, may include subcomponents, such as an access network entity 140, which may be an example of an access node controller (ANC). Each access network entity 140 may communicate with the UE 115 through one or more other access network transmitting entities 145, which may be referred to as radio heads, smart radio heads, or transmission / reception points (TRPs). Each access network transmitting entity 145 may include one or more antenna panels. In some configurations, various functions of each access network entity 140 or base station 105 may be distributed across various network devices (e.g., radio heads and ANCs) or integrated into a single network device (e.g., the base station 105).

[0139] The wireless communication system 100 may operate using one or more frequency bands, typically in the range of 300 megahertz (MHz) to 300 gigahertz (GHz). The 300 MHz to 3 GHz region is commonly known as the ultra-high frequency (UHF) region or decimeter band because wavelengths range in length from approximately 1 decimeter to 1 meter. Although UHF waves may be blocked or redirected by buildings and environmental features, the waves can penetrate structures sufficiently for a macrocell to provide service to UEs 115 located indoors. Transmission of UHF waves may involve smaller antennas and shorter distances (e.g., less than 100 kilometers) compared to transmissions using lower frequencies and longer waves in the shortwave (high frequency (HF)) or very high frequency (VHF) portions of the spectrum below 300 MHz.

[0140] The wireless communication system 100 may also operate in the super high frequency (SHF) region, also known as the centimeter band, using the frequency band from 3 GHz to 30 GHz, or in the extremely high frequency (EHF) region of the spectrum (e.g., from 30 GHz to 300 GHz), also known as the millimeter band. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 may support millimeter wave (mmW) communications between the UE 115 and the base station 105, and the EHF antennas on each device may be smaller and more closely spaced than UHF antennas. In some examples, this may facilitate the use of antenna arrays within the device. However, propagation of EHF transmissions may experience greater atmospheric attenuation and shorter distances than SHF or UHF transmissions. The techniques disclosed herein may be employed over transmissions using one or more different frequency ranges, and the designated use of bands across these frequency ranges may vary by country or regulatory body.

[0141] The wireless communication system 100 may utilize both licensed and unlicensed radio frequency spectrum bands. For example, the wireless communication system 100 may utilize License Assisted Access (LAA), LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U), or NR technology in an unlicensed band, such as the 5 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. When operating in an unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band, devices such as the base station 105 and the UE 115 may utilize carrier sensing for collision detection and avoidance. In some examples, operation in an unlicensed band may be based on a carrier aggregation configuration in conjunction with component carriers operating in a licensed band (e.g., LAA). Operation in the unlicensed spectrum may include downlink transmissions, uplink transmissions, P2P transmissions, or D2D transmissions, among other examples.

[0142] The base station 105 or the UE 115 may be equipped with multiple antennas that can be used to utilize techniques such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communications, or beamforming. The antennas of the base station 105 or the UE 115 may be located in one or more antenna arrays or antenna panels that can support MIMO operation or transmit or receive beamforming. For example, one or more base station antennas or antenna arrays may be collocated in an antenna assembly such as an antenna tower. In some examples, the antennas or antenna arrays associated with the base station 105 may be located in various geographic locations. The base station 105 may have an antenna array with several rows and columns of antenna ports that the base station 105 can use to support beamforming of communications with the UE 115. Similarly, the UE 115 may have one or more antenna arrays that can support various MIMO or beamforming operations. Additionally or alternatively, the antenna panel may support radio frequency beamforming for signals transmitted through the antenna ports.

[0143] A base station 105 or a UE 115 may use MIMO communications to exploit multipath signal propagation and increase spectral efficiency by transmitting or receiving multiple signals via different spatial layers. Such techniques are sometimes referred to as spatial multiplexing. Multiple signals may be transmitted by a transmitting device via, for example, different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Similarly, multiple signals may be received by a receiving device via different antennas or different combinations of antennas. Each of the multiple signals may be referred to as a separate spatial stream and may carry bits associated with the same data stream (e.g., the same codeword) or different data streams (e.g., different codewords). Different spatial layers may be associated with different antenna ports used for channel measurement and reporting. MIMO techniques include single-user MIMO (SU-MIMO), in which multiple spatial layers are transmitted to the same receiving device, and multiple-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), in which multiple spatial layers are transmitted to multiple devices.

[0144] Beamforming, sometimes referred to as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception, is a signal processing technique that may be used at a transmitting or receiving device (e.g., base station 105, UE 115) to shape or steer an antenna beam (e.g., transmit beam, receive beam) along a spatial path between the transmitting and receiving devices. Beamforming may be achieved by combining signals communicated through antenna elements of an antenna array such that some signals propagating in a particular orientation relative to the antenna array experience constructive interference, while other signals experience destructive interference. Adjusting signals communicated through antenna elements may include the transmitting or receiving device applying an amplitude offset, a phase offset, or both to signals carried through the antenna elements associated with the device. The adjustment associated with each of the antenna elements may be defined by a beamforming weight set associated with a particular orientation (e.g., relative to the antenna array of the transmitting or receiving device, or to some other orientation).

[0145] The wireless communication system 100 may be a packet-based network operating according to a layered protocol stack. In the user plane, communications at the bearer or Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) layer may be IP-based. The Radio Link Control (RLC) layer may perform packet segmentation and reassembly for communications on logical channels. The Medium Access Control (MAC) layer may perform priority handling and multiplexing of logical channels onto transport channels. The MAC layer may also use error detection techniques, error correction techniques, or both to support retransmissions at the MAC layer and improve link efficiency. In the control plane, the RRC protocol layer may establish, configure, and maintain an RRC connection between the UE 115 and the base station 105 or core network 130, which supports radio bearers for user plane data. In the physical layer, transport channels may be mapped to physical channels.

[0146] The UE 115 and the base station 105 may support retransmission of data to increase the likelihood of successful reception of the data. Hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback is one technique for increasing the likelihood that data will be correctly received over the communication link 125. HARQ may include a combination of error detection (e.g., using a cyclic redundancy check (CRC)), forward error correction (FEC), and retransmission (e.g., automatic repeat request (ARQ)). HARQ may improve throughput at the MAC layer in poor radio conditions (e.g., low signal-to-noise conditions). In some examples, a device may support same-slot HARQ feedback, in which the device may provide HARQ feedback in a particular slot for data received in a previous symbol within that slot. In other cases, the device may provide HARQ feedback in a subsequent slot or according to some other time interval.

[0147] Compared to other eMBB and URLLC devices, the RedCap UE 115 may be associated with lower cost and lower complexity. For example, the RedCap UE 115 may have reduced bandwidth capabilities or a reduced minimum number of receive branches. Additionally or alternatively, the RedCap UE 115 may be configured with a lower maximum number of downlink MIMO layers, a lower maximum modulation order, or reduced duplex operation capabilities. As an example, the maximum bandwidth of the Frequency Range 1 (FR1) RedCap UE 115 during and after initial access may be 20 MHz, and the maximum bandwidth of the Frequency Range 2 (FR2) RedCap UE 115 during and after initial access may be 100 MHz. In some cases, the RedCap UE 115 may or may not support carrier aggregation and dual connectivity. The RedCap UE 115 may support standalone mode or single connectivity for operation in a single frequency band at a time.

[0148] For frequency bands in which other UEs 115 are equipped with at least two receive antenna ports, the minimum number of receive branches supported by a RedCap UE 115 may be set to 1. However, some RedCap UEs 115 may support two receive branches in these frequency bands. For frequency bands in which other UEs 115 (e.g., other than a vehicular UE 115 with two receive branches) are equipped with at least four receive antenna ports, the minimum number of receive branches supported by a RedCap UE 115 may also be set to 1. However, some RedCap UEs 115 may support two receive branches in these frequency bands as well. In some cases, the base station 105 may be able to determine the number of receive branches supported by the UE 115.

[0149] A RedCap UE 115 with one receive branch may be capable of supporting one downlink MIMO layer. Similarly, a RedCap UE 115 with two receive branches may be capable of supporting two downlink MIMO layers. Support for 256QAM in the downlink may be optional (e.g., not required) for FR1 RedCap UEs 115. Some RedCap UEs 115 may support half-duplex or frequency division duplex (FDD) Type A communication. Other RedCap UEs 115 may also support full-duplex FDD and time division duplex (TDD).

[0150] Some examples of RedCap UE 115 may include wearable devices, connected industrial devices, and smart city devices. Wearable devices may include smart watches, AR or VR glasses, or eHealth and medical monitoring devices, among other examples. Wearable devices may have downlink-heavy base rates (e.g., 5-50 Mbps for downlink and 2-5 Mbps for uplink), a peak downlink rate of 150 Mbps, and a peak uplink data rate of 50 Mbps. Wearable devices may generally have latency and reliability constraints that correspond to those used for eMBB. Battery life of wearable devices typically lasts for multiple days (e.g., up to one or two weeks).

[0151] Connected industrial devices may include pressure sensors, humidity sensors, motion sensors, heat sensors, accelerometers, and actuators, among other examples. Connected industrial devices may have uplink heavy base rates (e.g., 2 Mbps), latency of less than 100 ms (e.g., 5-10 ms for safety-related sensors), approximately 99.99% reliability, and battery life of at least several years. Smart city devices may be used for video surveillance. Smart city devices may have uplink heavy base rates (e.g., 2-4 Mbps for economy devices and 7.5-25 Mbps for high-end devices), latency of less than 500 ms, and relatively high reliability (e.g., 99%-99.9%). The reduced complexity of RedCap devices may enable device designs with compact form factors. RedCap devices can support all TDD and FDD frequency bands configured for 5G NR.

[0152] The wireless communication system 100 may support SSB transmission in an initial downlink BWP. In FR1, the RedCap UE 115 may be configured with a first downlink BWP (e.g., a default initial downlink BWP for non-RedCap UEs) that includes resources allocated for CD-SSB reception and all of CORESET#0. The RedCap UE 115 may also be configured with a second downlink BWP (e.g., separate from the first downlink BWP). If the second downlink BWP is configured for random access but not for paging in idle or inactive mode, the RedCap UE 115 may not expect the second downlink BWP to include resources allocated for SSB reception, CORESET#0, or system information block (SIB) reception.

[0153] For example, if the RedCap UE 115 performs random access in the second downlink BWP, the RedCap UE 115 may not be configured to monitor for paging messages in the first downlink BWP that includes CORESET#0. If the second downlink BWP is configured for paging, the RedCap UE 115 may expect the second downlink BWP to include resources allocated for receiving NCD-SSBs from the RedCap UE's serving cell, but may not expect the second downlink BWP to include resources allocated for CORESET#0 or SIB reception. For example, if the second downlink BWP (e.g., a separate SIB-configured initial downlink BWP for the RedCap UE) includes all of CORESET#0, the RedCap UE 115 may use the bandwidth and location of CORESET#0 in the downlink during initial access.

[0154] The periodicity of the NCD-SSB in the second downlink BWP may be the same as or different from the periodicity of the CD-SSB in the first downlink BWP. However, the periodicity of the NCD-SSB need not be less than the periodicity of the CD-SSB. If the second downlink BWP (e.g., a separate initially configured downlink BWP) is configured to include all of CORESET#0, the RedCap UE 115 may expect to receive the CD-SSB in the second downlink BWP. In some examples, the network entity may determine to configure SSB resources, master information block (MIB) configuration CORESET#0, or SIB1 resources such that these resources are located within the second downlink BWP. For some SSB and CORESET#0 multiplexing patterns, if the second downlink BWP (e.g., a separate initially configured downlink BWP) is configured to include all of CORESET#0, the RedCap UE 115 may expect to receive the CD-SSB in the second downlink BWP.

[0155] The wireless communication system 100 may support, among other benefits, greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption in the RedCap UE 115. For example, the techniques described herein may reduce the number of control resources (e.g., CORESETs, SSs) that the RedCap UE 115 is configured to monitor while operating in an idle or inactive mode, which may reduce processing costs and power consumption associated with idle or inactive physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring activities performed by the RedCap UE 115. Specifically, the described techniques may reduce the number of blind decoding operations performed by the RedCap UE 115, which may enable the RedCap UE 115 to perform idle or inactive mode operation with greater processing efficiency (e.g., using fewer processing resources) and reduced power consumption.

[0156] 2 illustrates an example wireless communication system 200 that supports downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The wireless communication system 200 may implement or be implemented by aspects of the wireless communication system 100. For example, the wireless communication system 200 may include a base station 105-a and a UE 115-a, which may be examples of corresponding devices described with reference to FIG. 1. The base station 105-a (e.g., a network entity) and the UE 115-a (e.g., a RedCap UE) may communicate within a geographic coverage area 110-a, which may be an example of the geographic coverage area 110 described with reference to FIG. 1. In the wireless communication system 200, the UE 115-a may switch between a first downlink BWP and a second BWP while performing various idle or inactive mode operations.

[0157] In both FR1 and FR2, a separate initial downlink BWP may be configured (e.g., via SIB) for idle or inactive RedCap UEs. This separate initial downlink BWP may be constrained by the maximum bandwidth supported by the RedCap UE. CD-SSB resources and MIB configuration CORESET#0 may or may not be located within this separate initial downlink BWP configured for the RedCap UE. If the RedCap-specific initial downlink BWP does not include the entire CORESET#0 configured by the MIB, a separate common CORESET and SS set may be configured within the RedCap-specific initial downlink BWP. For cell search and system information acquisition, an idle or inactive RedCap UE may monitor CORESET#0 and CSS sets for SIB1 and other system information (OSI). Common CORESET and SS sets for other idle or inactive mode procedures may be configured in the RedCap-specific initial downlink BWP or within the bandwidth of CORESET#0.

[0158] According to various rules specified for non-RedCap UEs, each downlink BWP may be provided via higher layer signaling with P≦3 CORESET if coresetPoolIndex is not provided or if coresetPoolIndex is provided and the value of coresetPoolIndex is the same for all CORESETs, P≦5 CORESET if coresetPoolIndex is not provided for the first CORESET or if coresetPoolIndex is provided and the value of coresetPoolIndex is 0 for the first CORESET and 1 for the second CORESET, and S≦10 search space sets (determined based on the association between SS set index and CORESET index).

[0159] In contrast to the SIB 1 configured initial downlink BWP for non-RedCap UEs, the RedCap-specific initial downlink BWP configured via SIB may not include CORESET#0. Accordingly, the CORESET and SS set configuration rules may be modified for idle or inactive RedCap UEs. To achieve an appropriate balance between UE complexity reduction and coexistence between different UE types, the described techniques provide an improved PDCCH monitoring procedure for RedCap UEs in idle or inactive mode that are configured to switch between CORESET#0 and the RedCap-specific initial downlink BWP to perform various idle or inactive mode procedures.

[0160] The wireless communication system 200 may support CORESET and SS set configurations that improve the efficiency of downlink channel monitoring for idle or inactive RedCap UEs. For idle or inactive RedCap UEs configured with a separate initial downlink BWP (e.g., different from the downlink BWP including CORESET#0), the bandwidth of the separate initial downlink BWP may be 6 * There may be more than Q physical resource blocks (PRBs), and the reference numerology for the separate initial downlink BWP may be configured separately from the reference numerology used for CORESET#0. The variable Q may be defined by Equation 1 shown below, where P redcap denotes the total number of CORESETs configured in the distinct initial downlink BWPs of the RedCap UE.

[0161]

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[0162] For idle RedCap UEs, P redcap contains the number of CORESETs associated with the CSS set. For inactive RedCap UEs, P redcapcontains the number of CORESETs associated with the CSS set and UE specific search space (USS) set. The CORESET and SS set associated with the idle or inactive mode procedure may be jointly configured in CORESET#0 as well as a separate initial downlink BWP for RedCap UEs.

[0163] Examples of idle or inactive mode procedures include, among other examples, SIB1 or OSI acquisition, on-demand transmission of RedCap-specific system information, paging operations, paging early indication (PEI) reception, mobility procedures, random access procedures (e.g., Type 1 or Type 2 random access procedures), small uplink data transfers based on configured grants or following random access procedures (e.g., Type 1 or Type 2 random access procedures), or small downlink data transfers triggered by paging messages, multicast messages, or broadcast messages. PEIs may be an example of PDCCH messages that can provide UE power savings in paging operations. As described herein, mobility procedures may include cell-level mobility procedures (e.g., cell selection, cell reselection, handover) and TRP-level or beam-level mobility procedures.

[0164] The CORESET and SS sets for idle mode and inactive mode procedures may be configured within the same downlink BWP or may be distributed across different downlink BWPs. For example, the random access CSS for idle RedCap UEs may be configured in a RedCap-specific initial downlink BWP, while the random access CSS for inactive RedCap UEs may be configured within CORESET#0. Additionally or alternatively, the CSS sets for system information acquisition or paging reception by idle or inactive UEs may be configured within CORESET#0.

[0165] MIB configuration CORESET#0 (e.g., P CORESET0 , S CORESET0 ) and a separate initial downlink BWP (e.g., P RedCap , S RedCap The total number of CORESETs and SS sets configured in the downlink BWP of a non-RedCap UE may be upper bounded by P0 and S0, where P0 and S0 correspond to the total number of CORESETs and SS sets configured in the downlink BWP of a non-RedCap UE. Specifically, the total number of CORESETs and separate initial downlink BWPs in CORESET#0 is determined by the inequality P CORESET0 +P RedCap ≦P0 (for example, P0≦3), and the total number of SS sets and distinct initial downlink BWPs in CORESET#0 is determined according to the inequality S CORESET0 +S RedCap ≦S0 (for example, S0≦10).

[0166] The control channel element (CCE) aggregation level (AL) and the amount of blind decoding candidates for the SS set configured in the RedCap-specific initial downlink BWP may be explicitly provided to the RedCap UE via system information (e.g., for idle and inactive RedCap UEs) or RRC signaling (e.g., for inactive RedCap UEs). The AL for the CSS set configured in the separate initial downlink BWP may be less than a maximum value (e.g., 4, the minimum AL for the CSS set configured by SIB1 in CORESET#0). Downlink control information (DCI) size alignment for the SS set of CORESET#0 and PDCCH transmission in the separate initial downlink BWP may be enabled or disabled via SIB.

[0167] In the example of FIG. 2, the base station 105-a may transmit one or more control messages 205 to the UE 115-a. The one or more control messages may indicate configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE 115-a, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE 115-a, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP. In some examples, the base station 105-a may transmit the one or more control messages 205-a to the UE 115-a via the first set of resources within the first downlink BWP. Additionally or alternatively, the base station 105-a may transmit one or more control messages 205-b to the UE 115-a via the second set of resources within the second downlink BWP.

[0168] The base station 105-a may also transmit SSB 210 to the UE 115-a via a first set of resources in a first downlink BWP and a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP. For example, the base station 105-a may transmit CD-SSB 210-a to the UE 115-a via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP (e.g., while the UE 115-a is in a first mode of operation) and may transmit NCD-SSB 210-b to the UE 115-a via the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP (e.g., while the UE 115-a is in a second mode of operation). For example, when the UE 115-a transitions from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation, the UE 115-a may perform a BWP switching procedure from the first downlink BWP to the second downlink BWP.

[0169] In some examples, the UE 115-a may receive the PWS notification 215 from the base station 105-a via a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP. Similarly, the UE 115-a may receive the system information update 220 from the base station 105-a via a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP. The base station 105-a may indicate the PWS notification 215 or the system information update 220 via a random access message (e.g., msgB or msg4), a paging message, a downlink small data transmission (SDT) triggered by paging, or a multicast or broadcast physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) transmission triggered by a PDCCH, among other examples.

[0170] The wireless communication system 200 may support, among other benefits, greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption in the UE 115-a (e.g., a RedCap UE). For example, the techniques described herein may reduce the number of control resources (e.g., CORESET, SS) that the UE 115-a is configured to monitor while operating in an idle or inactive mode, which may reduce processing costs and power consumption associated with idle or inactive physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring activities performed by the UE 115-a. Specifically, the described techniques may reduce the number of blind decoding operations performed by the UE 115-a, which may enable the UE 115-a to perform idle or inactive mode operation with greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption (e.g., using fewer processing resources).

[0171] 3A and 3B illustrate example resource diagrams 300 and 301 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. Resource diagrams 300 and 301 may implement or be implemented by aspects of wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200. For example, resource diagrams 300 and 301 may implement or be implemented by UE 115 (e.g., a RedCap UE) or base station 105 (e.g., a network entity), which may be examples of corresponding devices described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In resource diagrams 300 and 301, a RedCap UE in an idle or inactive mode may switch between a first downlink BWP and a second downlink BWP to monitor downlink messages from the network entity.

[0172] Resource diagrams 300 and 301 may support system information updates and PWS notifications for idle and inactive RedCap UEs. For idle or inactive RedCap UEs performing a random access procedure in a separate initial downlink BWP, if a paging CSS is not configured in the separate initial downlink BWP, the PWS notification and system information update for the RedCap UE may be indicated via msg4 (e.g., in a Type-1 random access procedure) or msgB (e.g., in a Type-2 random access procedure). However, if a paging CSS is configured in the separate initial downlink BWP for idle and inactive RedCap UEs, the PWS notification and system information update for the RedCap UE may be indicated via a paging message (e.g., a short message or a paging message). Additionally or alternatively, the PWS notification or system information update may be delivered in the separate initial downlink BWP via a downlink small data transmission triggered by paging. PWS notifications and system information updates can also be delivered via broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmissions scheduled by PDCCH transmissions associated with searchSpaceBroadcast (configured in a separate initial downlink BWP).

[0173] In the example of Figure 3A, an idle RedCap UE may camp on CORESET#0 of the serving cell to receive CD-SSB, system information, paging messages, or a combination thereof. Therefore, an idle RedCap UE can switch to a separate initial downlink BWP to perform random access or to initiate a transition to connected mode. An idle RedCap UE performing random access in a separate initial BWP can refrain from monitoring paging messages in CORESET#0 before establishing an RRC connection with the network entity. System information updates and PWS notifications for RedCap UEs can be delivered via scheduled msg4 or msgB transmissions in the RedCap-specific initial downlink BWP.

[0174] An idle RedCap UE may be configured to monitor a first downlink BWP for CD-SSB 305. The first downlink BWP may include CORESET#0 310 and one or more CORESETs and CSSs 315 configured for system information acquisition and system information update procedures. For example, the idle RedCap UE may receive SIB1 or OSI from a network entity via one or more CORESETs and CSSs 315. In some examples, the idle RedCap UE may perform a BWP switching procedure from the first downlink BWP to the second downlink BWP based on transitioning from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. The second downlink BWP may include one or more CORESETs and CSSs 320 configured for initial access, an initial downlink BWP 325 configured for the RedCap UE, one or more physical uplink shared channel (PUCCH) resources 330, an initial uplink BWP 335, and one or more random access channel (RACH) opportunities 340.

[0175] In the example of FIG. 3B, an idle or inactive RedCap UE may receive CD-SSB and system information in CORESET#0. The idle or inactive RedCap UE may also receive NCD-SSB and monitor paging messages in a separate initial downlink BWP. An indication of a system information update or PWS notification may be delivered to the idle or inactive RedCap UE via a paging message or short message. Additionally or alternatively, the system information update and PWS notification can be delivered to the idle or inactive RedCap UE via a downlink small data transmission triggered by the paging message. The idle or inactive RedCap UE may also receive the system information update and PWS notification via one or more broadcast, multicast, PDCCH, or PDSCH transmissions associated with searchSpaceBroadcast, which may be configured in a separate initial downlink BWP.

[0176] An idle or inactive RedCap UE may be configured to monitor a first downlink BWP for CD-SSB 345. The first downlink BWP may include CORESET#0 350 and one or more CORESETs and CSSs 355 configured for system information acquisition and system information update procedures. For example, the idle or inactive RedCap UE may receive SIB1 or OSI from a network entity via one or more CORESETs and CSSs 355. In some examples, the idle or inactive RedCap UE may perform a BWP switching procedure from the first downlink BWP to the second downlink BWP based on transitioning from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. The idle or inactive RedCap UE may be configured to monitor the second downlink BWP for NCD-SSB 360. The second downlink BWP may include one or more CORESETs and CSSs 365 configured for paging and multicast broadcast services (MBS), an initial downlink BWP 370 configured for the RedCap UE, one or more PUCCH resources 375, and an initial uplink BWP 380.

[0177] Resource diagrams 300 and 301 may support, among other benefits, greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption in a RedCap UE. For example, the techniques described herein may reduce the number of control resources (e.g., CORESETs, SSs) that a RedCap UE is configured to monitor while operating in an idle or inactive mode, which may reduce processing costs and power consumption associated with idle or inactive physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring activities performed by the RedCap UE. Specifically, the described techniques may reduce the number of blind decoding operations performed by the RedCap UE, which may enable the RedCap UE to perform idle or inactive mode operation with greater processing efficiency (e.g., using fewer processing resources) and reduced power consumption.

[0178] FIG. 4 illustrates an example process flow 400 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to aspects of the present disclosure. Process flow 400 may implement or be implemented by aspects of wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200. For example, process flow 400 may include base station 105-b (e.g., a network entity) and UE 115-b (e.g., a RedCap UE), which may be examples of corresponding devices described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In the following description of process flow 400, operations between UE 115-b and base station 105-b may be performed in a different order or at different times than shown. Additionally or alternatively, some operations may also be omitted from process flow 400, and other operations may be added to process flow 400. In the example of FIG. 4, UE 115-b (e.g., an idle or inactive RedCap UE) may be configured to monitor a first downlink BWP and a second downlink BWP for downlink messages from base station 105-b.

[0179] At 405, the UE 115-b may receive from the base station 105-b one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE 115-b, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE 115-b, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP. For example, the UE 115-b may receive an MIB indicating the configuration for the first downlink BWP and the first set of control resources. Similarly, the UE 115-b may receive an SIB, a dedicated RRC message, a multicast message, or a broadcast message indicating the configuration for the second downlink BWP and the second set of control resources. In some examples, the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP may correspond to different frequency ranges (e.g., within a carrier bandwidth).

[0180] At least a portion of the configuration may correspond to the capabilities of the UE 115-b or the operating mode of the UE 115-b. In some examples, both the first operating mode of the UE 115-b and the second operating mode of the UE 115-b may correspond to the same RRC state. For example, the first operating mode of the UE 115-b and the second operating mode of the UE 115-b may correspond to an RRC idle state (RRC_IDLE) or an RRC inactive state (RRC_INACTIVE) of the UE 115-b. In such an example, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP may include CSSs and may exclude other SSs. In another example, the first operating mode of the UE 115-b and the second operating mode of the UE 115-b may correspond to an RRC inactive state (RRC_INACTIVE) or an RRC connected state (RRC_CONNECTED) of the UE 115-b. In such an example, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP may include a CSS, a USS, or both.

[0181] The one or more control messages may also indicate one or both of a first set of parameters related to the first downlink BWP or a second set of parameters related to the second downlink BWP. The first set of parameters may include a bandwidth, an initial PRB location, a numerology, or a combination thereof associated with the first downlink BWP, and the second set of parameters may include a bandwidth, an initial PRB location, a numerology, or a combination thereof associated with the second downlink BWP. In some examples, the first set of parameters may differ from the second set of parameters. Additionally or alternatively, the one or more control messages may indicate a quantity of PRBs in the second downlink BWP, which may be based on a CCE AL of a CORESET in the second downlink BWP, a duration of a CORESET in the second downlink BWP, a total quantity of CORESETs in the second downlink BWP, an RRC state of UE 115-b, or a combination thereof. The one or more control messages may also include a system information message, an RRC message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a CCE AL for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, the amount of blind decoding candidates for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, or both.

[0182] At 410, the UE 115-b may determine an amount of control resources (e.g., CORESET, SS) in a second downlink BWP based on the amount of control resources in the first downlink BWP, the sum of the control resources in different downlink BWPs of the UE 115-b, and a threshold amount of control resources related to the capabilities of the UE 115-b. In some examples, the first downlink BWP may include a first CSS configured for a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state. The first downlink BWP may also include one or more CSSs configured for a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, or a paging reception procedure by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state. Additionally or alternatively, the second downlink BWP may include a second CSS configured for a random access procedure or a paging reception procedure by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0183] At 415, the UE 115-b may monitor a first set of control resources in a first downlink BWP while the UE 115-b is in a first mode of operation. The UE 115-b may monitor the first set of control resources according to a configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE 115-b. In some examples, the UE 115-b may use the CORESET and SS in the first downlink BWP to perform one or more procedures associated with the first mode of operation of the UE 115-b. For example, the UE 115-b may use the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP to perform one or more of a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, a paging reception procedure (also referred to as a paging operation), a random access procedure, a small data transfer procedure, or an on-demand system information transmission request procedure.

[0184] At 420, the UE 115-b may receive one or more messages from the base station 105-b via a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP. For example, the UE 115-b may receive an SIB indicating one or more of an AL, a monitoring period, or a monitoring occasion configuration for a CSS set in the second downlink BWP based on the capabilities of the UE 115-b. Additionally or alternatively, the UE 115-b may receive (during the first mode of operation) a CD-SSB, a system information message, a paging message, a PEI message, a random access message, or a combination thereof from the base station 105-b via the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP associated with the first mode of operation of the UE 115-b. The UE 115-b may also receive an SIB indicating a first DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in the SS of the first downlink BWP, a second DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in the SS of the second downlink BWP, or both.

[0185] At 425, the UE 115-b may perform a BWP switching procedure from the first downlink BWP to the second BWP based on transitioning from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation. At 430, the UE 115-b may monitor a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP while the UE 115-b is in the second mode of operation. The UE 115-b may monitor the second set of control resources according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE 115-b. In some examples, the UE 115-b may use the CORESET and SS in the second downlink BWP to perform one or more procedures associated with the second mode of operation of the UE 115-b. For example, the UE 115-b may perform one or more of a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, a paging reception procedure, a random access procedure, a small data transfer procedure, or an on-demand system information transmission request procedure using the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP.

[0186] At 435, the UE 115-b may receive one or more messages from the base station 105-b via the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP. For example, the UE 115-b may receive one or more of a random access message, a system information message, a multicast message, a broadcast message, a paging message, an SDT (e.g., uplink or downlink), or an NCD-SSB from the base station 105-b via the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP. As described with reference to FIG. 5, the UE 115-b may also receive a system information update or a PWS notification from the base station 105-b via the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP.

[0187] Process flow 400 may support greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption in UE 115-b (e.g., a RedCap UE), among other benefits. For example, the techniques described herein may reduce the number of control resources (e.g., CORESET, SS) that UE 115-b is configured to monitor while operating in an idle or inactive mode, which may reduce processing costs and power consumption associated with idle or inactive physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring activities performed by UE 115-b. Specifically, the described techniques may reduce the number of blind decoding operations performed by UE 115-b, which may enable UE 115-b to perform idle or inactive mode operation with greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption (e.g., using fewer processing resources).

[0188] FIG. 5 illustrates an example process flow 500 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to aspects of the present disclosure. Process flow 500 may implement or be implemented by aspects of wireless communication system 100 or wireless communication system 200. For example, process flow 500 may include base station 105-c (e.g., a network entity) and UE 115-c (e.g., a RedCap UE), which may be examples of corresponding devices described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In the following description of process flow 500, operations between UE 115-c and base station 105-c may be performed in a different order or at different times than shown. Additionally or alternatively, some operations may also be omitted from process flow 500, and other operations may be added to process flow 500. In the example of FIG. 5, UE 115-c may receive a system information update or PWS notification from base station 105-c via resources in a downlink BWP configured for idle or inactive RedCap UEs.

[0189] At 505, the UE 115-c may receive one or more control messages from the base station 105-c. The one or more control messages may indicate configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP. At least a portion of the configurations may correspond to the capabilities of the UE 115-c. At 510, the UE 115-c may monitor the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP while the UE 115-c is in the first mode of operation. The UE 115-c may monitor the first set of resources in accordance with the configuration (indicated by the one or more control messages) and based on the capabilities of the UE 115-c. At 515, the UE 115-c may receive one or more messages from the base station 105-c via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP. The UE 115-c may receive one or more messages according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE 115-c.

[0190] At 520, the UE 115-c may perform a BWP switching procedure from the first downlink BWP to the second downlink BWP based on transitioning from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation. In some examples, the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation may correspond to the same RRC state. For example, the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation may correspond to an RRC idle state (e.g., RRC_IDLE) or an RRC inactive state (RRC_INACTIVE). In other words, the UE 115-c may transition between different modes of operation while remaining in the same RRC state. These different modes of operation may be associated with different downlink BWPs. At 525, the UE 115-c may monitor a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP (e.g., while the UE 115-c is in the second mode of operation). The UE 115-c may monitor the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP according to a configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE 115-c.

[0191] In some examples, the UE 115-c may perform a random access procedure with the base station 105-c at 530 (while in the second mode of operation). The UE 115-c may perform the random access procedure via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP. At 535, the UE 115-c may receive a system information update from the base station 105-c via the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP. At 540, the UE 115-c may receive a PWS notification from the base station 105-c via the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP. In some examples, the UE 115-c may receive the system information update or the PWS notification via a random access message (e.g., msgB or msg4) that the base station 105-c may send during the random access procedure (e.g., via the second set of resources in the second downlink BWP).

[0192] For example, the base station 105-c may transmit a system information update or a PWS notification via a random access message if the second downlink BWP does not include a CSS configured for paging operations. If the second downlink BWP includes a CSS configured for paging operations, the base station 105-c may indicate a system information update or a PWS notification via a paging message. In another example, the base station 105-c may indicate a system information update or a PWS notification via an SDT triggered by paging. For example, the base station 105-c may transmit a paging message (e.g., via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP) that schedules a downlink SDT from the base station 105-c. The base station 105-c may transmit a downlink SDT according to the paging message and may include a system information update or a PWS notification in the downlink SDT. Similarly, the base station 105-c may transmit a PDCCH message (e.g., via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP) that schedules a broadcast or multicast PDSCH message from the base station 105-c. The base station 105-c may transmit a broadcast or multicast PDSCH message in accordance with the PDCCH message and may include a system information update or a PWS notification in the broadcast or multicast PDSCH message.

[0193] Process flow 500 may support greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption in UE 115-c (e.g., a RedCap UE), among other benefits. For example, the techniques described herein may reduce the number of control resources (e.g., CORESET, SS) that UE 115-c is configured to monitor while operating in an idle or inactive mode, which may reduce processing costs and power consumption associated with idle or inactive physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring activities performed by UE 115-c. Specifically, the described techniques may reduce the number of blind decoding operations performed by UE 115-c, which may enable UE 115-c to perform idle or inactive mode operation with greater processing efficiency and reduced power consumption (e.g., using fewer processing resources).

[0194] 6 shows a block diagram 600 of a device 605 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. The device 605 may be an example of an aspect of a UE 115 (e.g., a RedCap UE) described herein. The device 605 may include a receiver 610, a transmitter 615, and a communications manager 620. The device 605 may also include at least one processor. Each of these components may be in communication with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0195] The receiver 610 may provide a means for receiving information such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels associated with downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). The information may be passed to other components of the device 605. The receiver 610 may utilize a single antenna or a set of multiple antennas.

[0196] The transmitter 615 may provide a means for transmitting signals generated by other components of the device 605. For example, the transmitter 615 may transmit information such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels associated with downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). In some examples, the transmitter 615 may be collocated with the receiver 610 within a transceiver module. The transmitter 615 may utilize a single antenna or a set of multiple antennas.

[0197] The communications manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations or components thereof may be examples of means for performing various aspects of downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, as described herein. For example, the communications manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations or components thereof may support a method for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0198] In some examples, the communications manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations or components thereof, may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in communications management circuitry). The hardware may include at least one processor, digital signal processor (DSP), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof, configured as or otherwise supporting a means for performing functions described in this disclosure. In some examples, the at least one processor and memory coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to the at least one processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., by executing, by the at least one processor, instructions stored in the memory).

[0199] Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the communications manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware (e.g., software executed by at least one processor), or any combination thereof. When implemented in software executed by at least one processor, the functions of the communications manager 620, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by a general-purpose processor, a DSP, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), an ASIC, an FPGA, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices (e.g., configured as or otherwise supporting a means for performing the functions described in this disclosure).

[0200] In some examples, the communications manager 620 can be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting) using or otherwise cooperating with the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or both. For example, the communications manager 620 may receive information from the receiver 610 and transmit information to the transmitter 615, or may be integrated in combination with the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, or both to receive information, transmit information, or perform various other operations described herein.

[0201] Communications manager 620 may support wireless communications in device 605 according to examples disclosed herein. For example, communications manager 620 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of device 605, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of device 605, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to the capabilities of device 605. Communications manager 620 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for monitoring, by device 605 in the first mode of operation, the first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of device 605. The communications manager 620 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for monitoring a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP by the device 605 in the second operating mode, depending on the configuration and based on the capabilities of the device 605.

[0202] Additionally or alternatively, communications manager 620 can support wireless communications in device 605 according to examples disclosed herein. For example, communications manager 620 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of device 605, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of device 605, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to the capabilities of device 605. Communications manager 620 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving, by device 605 in the first mode of operation, one or more messages via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of device 605. The communications manager 620 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, by the device 605 in the second operating mode, one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, according to configuration and based on the capabilities of the device 605.

[0203] By including or configuring the communications manager 620 according to the examples described herein, the device 605 (e.g., at least one processor controlling, or possibly coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to, the receiver 610, the transmitter 615, the communications manager 620, or a combination thereof) may support techniques for reducing processing and reducing power consumption. For example, the techniques described herein may improve processing efficiency and power consumption associated with downlink channel monitoring procedures in the device 605 by reducing the number of resources configured to monitor while the device 605 is in an idle or inactive mode.

[0204] 7 shows a block diagram 700 of a device 705 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. The device 705 may be an example of an aspect of the device 605 or UE 115 (e.g., RedCap UE) described herein. The device 705 may include a receiver 710, a transmitter 715, and a communications manager 720. The device 705 may also include at least one processor. Each of these components may be in communication with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0205] The receiver 710 may provide a means for receiving information such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels associated with downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). The information may be passed to other components of the device 705. The receiver 710 may utilize a single antenna or a set of multiple antennas.

[0206] The transmitter 715 may provide a means for transmitting signals generated by other components of the device 705. For example, the transmitter 715 may transmit information such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels associated with downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). In some examples, the transmitter 715 may be collocated with the receiver 710 within a transceiver module. The transmitter 715 may utilize a single antenna or a set of multiple antennas.

[0207] The device 705, or its various components, may be examples of means for performing various aspects of downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, as described herein. For example, the communications manager 720 may include a control message receiver 725, a first downlink BWP monitoring component 730, a second downlink BWP monitoring component 735, a message receiving component 740, or any combination thereof. The communications manager 720 may be an example of an aspect of the communications manager 620 described herein. In some examples, the communications manager 720 or its various components may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting) using or otherwise cooperating with the receiver 710, the transmitter 715, or both. For example, the communications manager 720 may receive information from the receiver 710 and transmit information to the transmitter 715, or may be integrated in combination with the receiver 710, the transmitter 715, or both to receive information, transmit information, or perform various other operations described herein.

[0208] Communications manager 720 may support wireless communications in device 705 according to examples disclosed herein. Control message receiver 725 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of device 705, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of device 705, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to the capabilities of device 705. First downlink BWP monitoring component 730 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for monitoring, by device 705 in the first mode of operation, the first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of device 705. The second downlink BWP monitoring component 735 may be configured as or otherwise supported by the device 705 in the second operating mode as a means for monitoring a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the device 705.

[0209] Additionally or alternatively, communications manager 720 may support wireless communications in device 705 in accordance with examples disclosed herein. Control message receiver 725 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of device 705, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of device 705, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to the capabilities of device 705. Message reception component 740 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, by device 705 in the first mode of operation, one or more messages via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of device 705. The message reception component 740 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, by the device 705 in the second mode of operation, one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the device 705.

[0210] FIG. 8 shows a block diagram 800 of a communications manager 820 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to aspects of the present disclosure. Communications manager 820 may be an example of aspects of communications manager 620, communications manager 720, or both, described herein. Communications manager 820, or its various components, may be examples of means for performing various aspects of downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, as described herein. For example, communications manager 820 may include a control message receiver 825, a first downlink BWP monitoring component 830, a second downlink BWP monitoring component 835, a message receiving component 840, a resource determining component 845, a BWP switching component 850, a procedure executing component 855, an operating mode component 860, a control resource component 865, a random access executing component 870, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0211] The communications manager 820 may support wireless communications in a UE (e.g., a RedCap UE) according to examples as disclosed herein. The control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configurations corresponding to the capabilities of the UE. The first downlink BWP monitoring component 830 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for monitoring, by a UE in the first mode of operation, the first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE. The second downlink BWP monitoring component 835 may be configured as or otherwise supported by a UE in the second operating mode as a means for monitoring a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0212] In some examples, the first downlink BWP monitoring component 830 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for monitoring, by a UE in the first mode of operation, a first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP. In some examples, the control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a second downlink BWP and a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP over the first set of control resources. In some examples, the resource determination component 845 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for determining, based on the amount of control resources in the first downlink BWP, an amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP.

[0213] In some examples, the resource determination component 845 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for determining the amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP based on the amount of control resources in the first downlink BWP, the sum of the control resources in different downlink BWPs of the UE, and a threshold amount of control resources corresponding to the capabilities of the UE.

[0214] In some examples, the resource determination component 845 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for determining the amount of SS sets in the second downlink BWP based on the amount of SS sets in the first downlink BWP, the sum of the SS sets in different downlink BWPs of the UE, and a threshold amount of SS sets corresponding to the capabilities of the UE.

[0215] In some examples, to support receiving one or more control messages, the control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving control signaling indicating one or both of a first set of parameters related to a first downlink BWP or a second set of parameters related to a second downlink BWP, where the first set of parameters may include a bandwidth, an initial PRB location, a numerology, or a combination thereof, associated with the first downlink BWP, and the second set of parameters may include a bandwidth, an initial PRB location, a numerology, or a combination thereof, associated with the second downlink BWP, and the first set of parameters may differ from the second set of parameters.

[0216] In some examples, to support receiving one or more control messages, the control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving a master information block from a network entity indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP. In some examples, to support receiving one or more control messages, the control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving one or more of a SIB, a dedicated RRC message, a multicast message, or a broadcast message from a network entity indicating a configuration for a second downlink BWP.

[0217] In some examples, the BWP switching component 850 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for performing a BWP switching procedure from a first downlink BWP to a second downlink BWP based on transitioning from a first operating mode to a second operating mode, and monitoring a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP is based on performing the BWP switching procedure.

[0218] In some examples, the procedure execution component 855 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for executing one or more procedures associated with a first mode of operation of the UE or a second mode of operation of the UE using a CORESET and SS set in the first downlink BWP or using a CORESET and SS set in the second downlink BWP, the one or more procedures including a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, a paging operation, a random access procedure, a small data transfer procedure, an on-demand system information transmission request procedure, or a combination thereof.

[0219] In some examples, the first and second modes of operation correspond to an RRC idle or RRC inactive state of the UE. In some examples, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP comprise a CSS set.

[0220] In some examples, the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to an RRC inactive state or an RRC connected state of the UE. In some examples, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP include a USS set, a CSS set, or both. In some examples, the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP correspond to different frequency ranges.

[0221] In some examples, the first downlink BWP includes a first CSS configured for a cell selection or cell reselection procedure by a UE in an RRC idle or RRC inactive state, and in some examples, the second downlink BWP includes at least a second CSS configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation by a UE in an RRC idle or RRC inactive state.

[0222] In some examples, the first downlink BWP includes one or more CSSs configured for a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, or a paging operation by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0223] In some examples, to support receiving one or more control messages, the control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving a SIB indicating one or more of an AL, monitoring period, or monitoring opportunity configuration for a CSS set in the second downlink BWP based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0224] In some examples, the message reception component 840 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for receiving, by a UE in a first mode of operation, a CD-SSB, a system information message, a paging message, a PEI message, a random access message, or a combination thereof from a network entity via a first set of control resources in a first downlink BWP associated with the first mode of operation of the UE.

[0225] In some examples, to support receiving one or more control messages, the message reception component 840 may be configured as or may otherwise support receiving, from a network entity, a SIB indicating a first DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in the SS set of a first downlink BWP, a second DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in the SS set of a second downlink BWP, or both.

[0226] In some examples, the message receiving component 840 may be configured as or may otherwise support receiving one or more of a random access message, a system information message, a multicast message, a broadcast message, a paging message, an SDT, or an NCD-SSB from a network entity via a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP.

[0227] In some examples, to support receiving one or more control messages, the control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving control signaling indicating the number of PRBs in the second downlink BWP, where the amount of PRBs may be based on the CCE AL of the CORESET in the second downlink BWP, the duration of the CORESET in the second downlink BWP, the total amount of CORESETs in the second downlink BWP, the RRC state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0228] In some examples, to support receiving one or more control messages, the control message receiver 825 may be configured as or may otherwise support receiving one or more of a system information message, an RRC message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a CCE AL for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, the amount of blind decoding candidates for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, or both.

[0229] Additionally or alternatively, communications manager 820 can support wireless communications in a UE according to embodiments disclosed herein. In some examples, control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to a capability of the UE. Message reception component 840 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving, by a UE in a first mode of operation, one or more messages via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capability of the UE. In some examples, the message reception component 840 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, by a UE in a second mode of operation, one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP, according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0230] In some examples, the random access execution component 870 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for executing a random access procedure with a network entity via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP.

[0231] In some examples, to support receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the message reception component 840 may be configured as or may otherwise support receiving a random access message from a network entity via a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP in accordance with a random access procedure, where the random access message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0232] In some examples, to support receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the message reception component 840 may be configured as or may otherwise support receiving a random access message from a network entity via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP based on identifying that the second downlink BWP does not include a CSS configured for paging operations, and the random access message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0233] In some examples, to support receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the message reception component 840 may be configured as or may otherwise support receiving a paging message from a network entity via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP based on identifying that the second downlink BWP includes a CSS configured for paging operations, and the paging message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0234] In some examples, to support receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the message receiving component 840 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving a paging message from the network entity via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, where the paging message may schedule a downlink SDT from the network entity. In some examples, to support receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP monitoring component 835 may be configured as or otherwise support monitoring a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP for a downlink SDT from the network entity according to the paging message, where the downlink SDT may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0235] In some examples, to support receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the control message receiver 825 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving a PDCCH transmission from the network entity via a second set of resources in a second downlink BWP, where the PDCCH transmission may schedule a broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission from the network entity. In some examples, to support receiving one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP monitoring component 835 may be configured as or otherwise support monitoring a second set of resources for a broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission from the network entity in accordance with the PDCCH transmission, where the broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0236] FIG. 9 shows an illustration of a system 900 including a device 905 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the disclosure. The device 905 may be or include an example of components of the device 605, device 705, or UE 115 (e.g., RedCap UE) described herein. The device 905 may communicate wirelessly with one or more base stations 105, UEs 115, or any combination thereof. The device 905 may include components for two-way voice and data communication, including components for transmitting and receiving communications, such as a communications manager 920, an input / output (I / O) controller 910, a transceiver 915, an antenna 925, memory 930, code 935, and a processor 940. These components may be in electronic communication via one or more buses (e.g., bus 945) or may be otherwise coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, electrically).

[0237] The I / O controller 910 may manage input and output signals for the device 905. The I / O controller 910 may also manage peripheral devices that are not integrated with the device 905. In some cases, the I / O controller 910 may represent a physical connection or port to an external peripheral device. In some cases, the I / O controller 910 may utilize an operating system such as iOS®, ANDROID®, MS-DOS®, MS-WINDOWS®, OS / 2®, UNIX®, LINUX®, or another known operating system. Additionally or alternatively, the I / O controller 910 may represent or be able to interact with a modem, keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or similar device. In some cases, the I / O controller 910 may be implemented as part of a processor, such as the processor 940. In some cases, a user may interact with the device 905 through the I / O controller 910 or through hardware components controlled by the I / O controller 910.

[0238] In some cases, the device 905 may include a single antenna 925. However, in some other cases, the device 905 may have two or more antennas 925, which may be capable of simultaneously transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions. The transceiver 915 may communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas 925, a wired link, or a wireless link as described herein. For example, the transceiver 915 may represent a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 915 may also include a modem for modulating packets and providing the modulated packets to the one or more antennas 925 for transmission, and for demodulating packets received from the one or more antennas 925. The transceiver 915, or the transceiver 915 and one or more antennas 925, may be an example of the transmitter 615, transmitter 715, receiver 610, receiver 710, or any combination or component thereof, as described herein.

[0239] The memory 930 may include random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). The memory 930 may store computer-readable computer-executable code 935, which includes instructions that, when executed by the processor 940, cause the device 905 to perform various functions described herein. The code 935 may be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, the code 935 may not be directly executable by the processor 940, but (e.g., when compiled and executed) may cause a computer to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, the memory 930 may include a basic I / O system (BIOS), which may control basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices, among other things.

[0240] The processor 940 may include an intelligent hardware device (e.g., a general-purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a GPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, the processor 940 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some other cases, the memory controller may be integrated with the processor 940. The processor 940 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 930) to cause the device 905 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). For example, the device 905, or a component of the device 905, may include the processor 940 and the memory 930 coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to the processor 940, where the processor 940 and the memory 930 are configured to perform the various functions described herein.

[0241] Communications manager 920 may support wireless communications in device 905 according to examples disclosed herein. For example, communications manager 920 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of device 905, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of device 905, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to the capabilities of device 905. Communications manager 920 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for monitoring, by device 905 in the first mode of operation, the first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of device 905. The communications manager 920 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for monitoring a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP by the device 905 in the second operating mode, depending on the configuration and based on the capabilities of the device 905.

[0242] Additionally or alternatively, communications manager 920 may support wireless communications in device 905 in accordance with examples disclosed herein. For example, communications manager 920 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of device 905, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of device 905, a first set of resources in the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to the capabilities of device 905. Communications manager 920 may be configured as or otherwise support receiving, by device 905 in the first mode of operation, one or more messages via the first set of resources in the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of device 905. The communications manager 920 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for receiving, by the device 905 in the second operating mode, one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP, according to configuration and based on the capabilities of the device 905.

[0243] By including or configuring a communications manager 920 according to examples described herein, the device 905 (e.g., a RedCap UE) may support techniques for improved downlink channel monitoring. For example, if the device 905 is configured to monitor different downlink BWPs while operating in an idle or inactive state, the techniques described herein may enable the device 905 to reduce the total number of CORESETs and SSs in the different downlink BWPs. As a result, the device 905 may monitor fewer control resources, which may enable the device 905 to perform downlink channel monitoring with lower processing overhead and reduced power consumption, among other benefits.

[0244] In some examples, communications manager 920 can be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting) using or otherwise cooperating with transceiver 915, one or more antennas 925, or any combination thereof. Although communications manager 920 is shown as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with respect to communications manager 920 may be supported or performed by processor 940, memory 930, code 935, or any combination thereof. For example, code 935 may include instructions executable by processor 940 to cause device 905 to perform various aspects of downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, as described herein, or processor 940 and memory 930 may be configured to perform or support such operations, as the case may be.

[0245] 10 shows a block diagram 1000 of a device 1005 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The device 1005 may be an example of an aspect of a base station 105 (e.g., a network entity) described herein. The device 1005 may include a receiver 1010, a transmitter 1015, and a communications manager 1020. The device 1005 may also include at least one processor. Each of these components may be in communication with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0246] The receiver 1010 may provide a means for receiving information such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels associated with downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). The information may be passed to other components of the device 1005. The receiver 1010 may utilize a single antenna or a set of multiple antennas.

[0247] The transmitter 1015 may provide a means for transmitting signals generated by other components of the device 1005. For example, the transmitter 1015 may transmit information such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels associated with downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). In some examples, the transmitter 1015 may be collocated with the receiver 1010 within a transceiver module. The transmitter 1015 may utilize a single antenna or a set of multiple antennas.

[0248] The communications manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations or components thereof may be examples of means for performing various aspects of downlink control channel monitoring in the downlink BWPs described herein. For example, the communications manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations or components thereof may support a method for performing one or more of the functions described herein.

[0249] In some examples, the communications manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations or components thereof, may be implemented in hardware (e.g., in communications management circuitry). The hardware may include at least one processor, a DSP, an ASIC, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof configured as or otherwise supporting a means for performing functions described in this disclosure. In some examples, the at least one processor and memory coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to the at least one processor may be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein (e.g., by executing, by the at least one processor, instructions stored in the memory).

[0250] Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the communications manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations or components thereof may be implemented in hardware, software (e.g., executed by at least one processor), or any combination thereof. When implemented in software executed by at least one processor, the functions of the communications manager 1020, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or various combinations or components thereof may be performed by a general-purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a GPU, an ASIC, an FPGA, or any combination of these or other programmable logic devices (e.g., configured as or otherwise supporting a means for performing the functions described in this disclosure).

[0251] In some examples, the communications manager 1020 can be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting) using or otherwise cooperating with the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or both. For example, the communications manager 1020 may receive information from the receiver 1010 and transmit information to the transmitter 1015, or may be integrated in combination with the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, or both to receive information, transmit information, or perform various other operations described herein.

[0252] The communications manager 1020 may support wireless communications in the device 1005 in accordance with examples disclosed herein. For example, the communications manager 1020 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to the capabilities of the UE. The communications manager 1020 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a first set of messages over the first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE. The communications manager 1020 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a second set of messages over the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0253] Additionally or alternatively, communications manager 1020 may support wireless communications in device 1005 in accordance with examples disclosed herein. For example, communications manager 1020 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to the capabilities of the UE. Communications manager 1020 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more messages over the first set of resources within the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE. Communications manager 1020 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message over the second set of resources within the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0254] By including or configuring the communications manager 1020 according to the examples described herein, the device 1005 (e.g., at least one processor controlling, or possibly coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to, the receiver 1010, the transmitter 1015, the communications manager 1020, or a combination thereof) may support techniques for reducing processing and reducing power consumption. For example, the techniques described herein may support constraining the total number of CORESETs and SSs in various downlink BWPs configured by the device 1005. Constraining the total number of control resources in these downlink BWPs may improve the efficiency of communications between the device 1005 and idle or inactive RedCap UEs associated with the device 1005.

[0255] 11 shows a block diagram 1100 of a device 1105 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The device 1105 may be an example of an aspect of the device 1005 or base station 105 (e.g., a network entity) described herein. The device 1105 may include a receiver 1110, a transmitter 1115, and a communications manager 1120. The device 1105 may also include at least one processor. Each of these components may be in communication with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0256] The receiver 1110 may provide a means for receiving information such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels associated with downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). The information may be passed to other components of the device 1105. The receiver 1110 may utilize a single antenna or a set of multiple antennas.

[0257] The transmitter 1115 may provide a means for transmitting signals generated by other components of the device 1105. For example, the transmitter 1115 may transmit information such as packets, user data, control information, or any combination thereof associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, information channels associated with downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). In some examples, the transmitter 1115 may be collocated with the receiver 1110 within a transceiver module. The transmitter 1115 may utilize a single antenna or a set of multiple antennas.

[0258] The device 1105, or its various components, may be examples of means for performing various aspects of downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs, as described herein. For example, the communications manager 1120 may include a control message transmitter 1125, a first downlink BWP transmitting component 1130, a second downlink BWP transmitting component 1135, or any combination thereof. The communications manager 1120 may be an example of an aspect of the communications manager 1020 described herein. In some examples, the communications manager 1120 or its various components may be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting) using or otherwise cooperating with the receiver 1110, the transmitter 1115, or both. For example, the communications manager 1120 may receive information from the receiver 1110 and transmit information to the transmitter 1115, or may be integrated in combination with the receiver 1110, the transmitter 1115, or both, to receive information, transmit information, or perform various other operations described herein.

[0259] The communications manager 1120 may support wireless communications in the device 1105 in accordance with examples disclosed herein. The control message transmitter 1125 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to the capabilities of the UE. The first downlink BWP transmission component 1130 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a first set of messages over the first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE. The second downlink BWP transmission component 1135 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a second set of messages over the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0260] Additionally or alternatively, the communications manager 1120 can support wireless communications in the device 1105 according to examples disclosed herein. The control message transmitter 1125 can be configured as, or otherwise support, a means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to the capabilities of the UE. The first downlink BWP transmission component 1130 can be configured as, or otherwise support, a means for transmitting one or more messages over the first set of resources within the first downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE. The second downlink BWP transmission component 1135 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0261] 12 shows a block diagram 1200 of a communications manager 1220 supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to aspects of the present disclosure. Communications manager 1220 may be an example of aspects of communications manager 1020, communications manager 1120, or both described herein. Communications manager 1220, or its various components, may be examples of means for performing various aspects of downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs described herein. For example, communications manager 1220 may include a control message transmitter 1225, a first downlink BWP transmission component 1230, a second downlink BWP transmission component 1235, a resource determination component 1240, an operational mode component 1245, a control resource component 1250, a message transmission component 1255, a random access component 1260, or any combination thereof. Each of these components may communicate directly or indirectly with each other (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0262] The communications manager 1220 may support wireless communications in a network entity according to examples disclosed herein. The control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to the capabilities of the UE. The first downlink BWP transmission component 1230 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a first set of messages via the first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE. The second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a second set of messages via the second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0263] In some examples, the resource determination component 1240 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for determining an amount of control resources in a second downlink BWP based on the amount of control resources in the first downlink BWP. In some examples, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for transmitting an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP to the UE.

[0264] In some examples, the resource determination component 1240 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for determining the amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP based on the amount of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the sum of the control resources in a different downlink BWP of the UE. In some examples, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for transmitting an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP to the UE.

[0265] In some examples, the resource determination component 1240 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for determining the number of SS sets in the second downlink BWP based on the amount of SS sets in the first downlink BWP, the sum of the SS sets in different downlink BWPs of the UE, and a threshold amount of SS sets related to the UE's ability to connect with the network entity. In some examples, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for transmitting an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink BWP to the UE.

[0266] In some examples, to support transmitting one or more control messages, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting control signaling indicating one or both of a first set of parameters related to a first downlink BWP or a second set of parameters related to a second downlink BWP, where the first set of parameters may include a bandwidth, an initial PRB location, a numerology, or a combination thereof, associated with the first downlink BWP, and the second set of parameters may include a bandwidth, an initial PRB location, a numerology, or a combination thereof, associated with the second downlink BWP, and the first set of parameters may differ from the second set of parameters.

[0267] In some examples, to support transmitting one or more control messages, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting an MIB indicating a configuration for the first downlink BWP to the UE. In some examples, to support transmitting one or more control messages, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more of an SIB, a dedicated RRC message, a multicast message, or a broadcast message indicating a configuration for the second downlink BWP to the UE.

[0268] In some examples, the first and second modes of operation correspond to an RRC idle or RRC inactive state of the UE. In some examples, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP comprise a CSS set.

[0269] In some examples, the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to an RRC inactive state or an RRC connected state of the UE. In some examples, the first set of control resources in the first downlink BWP and the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP include a USS set, a CSS set, or both. In some examples, the first downlink BWP and the second downlink BWP correspond to different frequency ranges.

[0270] In some examples, the first downlink BWP includes a first CSS configured for a cell selection or cell reselection procedure by a UE in an RRC idle or RRC inactive state, and in some examples, the second downlink BWP includes at least a second CSS configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation by a UE in an RRC idle or RRC inactive state.

[0271] In some examples, the first downlink BWP includes one or more CSSs configured for a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, or a paging operation by a UE in an RRC idle state or an RRC inactive state.

[0272] In some examples, to support transmitting one or more control messages, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting an SIB indicating one or more of an AL, a monitoring period, or a monitoring opportunity configuration for a CSS set in the second downlink BWP based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0273] In some examples, the message transmission component 1255 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for transmitting a CD-SSB, a system information message, a paging message, a PEI message, a random access message, or a combination thereof from a network entity over a first set of control resources in a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE.

[0274] In some examples, to support transmitting one or more control messages, the message transmission component 1255 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for transmitting a SIB indicating a first DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in the SS set of a first downlink BWP, a second DCI size alignment for PDCCH messages in the SS set of a second downlink BWP, or both.

[0275] In some examples, the message transmission component 1255 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more of a random access message, a system information message, a multicast message, a broadcast message, a paging message, an SDT, or an NCD-SSB over a second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP.

[0276] In some examples, to support transmitting one or more control messages, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or may otherwise support means for transmitting control signaling indicating the number of PRBs in the second downlink BWP, where the number of PRBs is based on the CCE AL of the CORESET in the second downlink BWP, the duration of the CORESET in the second downlink BWP, the total amount of CORESETs in the second downlink BWP, the RRC state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0277] In some examples, to support transmitting one or more control messages, the control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or may otherwise support one or more of a system information message, an RRC message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a CCE AL for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, the amount of blind decoding candidates for the SS set in the second downlink BWP, or both.

[0278] Additionally or alternatively, communications manager 1220 can support wireless communications in a network entity according to embodiments disclosed herein. In some examples, control message transmitter 1225 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration corresponds to a capability of the UE. In some examples, first downlink BWP transmission component 1230 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more messages over the first set of resources within the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capability of the UE. In some examples, the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message over a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0279] In some examples, the random access component 1260 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for performing a random access procedure with the UE via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP.

[0280] In some examples, to support transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a random access message to the UE via a second set of resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with a random access procedure, where the random access message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0281] In some examples, to support transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or may otherwise support transmitting a random access message to the UE via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP based on identifying that the second downlink BWP does not include a CSS configured for paging operations, and the random access message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0282] In some examples, to support transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or may otherwise support a means for transmitting a paging message to the UE via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP based on identifying that the second downlink BWP includes a CSS configured for paging operations, and the paging message may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0283] In some examples, to support transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a paging message to the UE via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, where the paging message may schedule a downlink SDT from the network entity. In some examples, to support transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a downlink SDT to the UE via the second set of resources in accordance with the paging message, where the downlink SDT may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0284] In some examples, to support transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a PDCCH transmission to the UE via a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, where the PDCCH transmission may schedule a broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission from a network entity. In some examples, to support transmitting one or both of a system information message or a PWS message, the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission via the second set of resources in accordance with the PDCCH transmission, where the broadcast or multicast PDSCH transmission may indicate one or both of a system information message or a PWS message.

[0285] 13 shows a diagram of a system 1300 including a device 1305 that supports downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to aspects of the disclosure. The device 1305 may be or include an example of a component of a device 1005, a device 1105, or a base station 105 (e.g., a network entity) described herein. The device 1305 may include components for two-way voice and data communication, including components for transmitting and receiving communications, such as a communications manager 1320, a network communications manager 1310, a transceiver 1315, an antenna 1325, a memory 1330, code 1335, a processor 1340, and an inter-station communications manager 1345. These components may be in electronic communication via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1350) or may be otherwise coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, electrically).

[0286] The network communications manager 1310 may manage communications with the core network 130 (e.g., via one or more wired backhaul links). For example, the network communications manager 1310 may manage the forwarding of data communications for client devices, such as one or more UEs 115.

[0287] In some cases, the device 1305 may include a single antenna 1325. However, in some other cases, the device 1305 may have two or more antennas 1325, which may be capable of simultaneously transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions. The transceiver 1315 may communicate bidirectionally via one or more antennas 1325, a wired link, or a wireless link as described herein. For example, the transceiver 1315 may represent a wireless transceiver and may communicate bidirectionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 1315 may also include a modem for modulating packets and providing the modulated packets to the one or more antennas 1325 for transmission, and for demodulating packets received from the one or more antennas 1325. The transceiver 1315, or the transceiver 1315 and one or more antennas 1325, may be an example of the transmitter 1015, the transmitter 1115, the receiver 1010, the receiver 1110, or any combination or component thereof as described herein.

[0288] The memory 1330 may include RAM and ROM. The memory 1330 may store computer-readable computer-executable code 1335 including instructions that, when executed by the processor 1340, cause the device 1305 to perform various functions described herein. The code 1335 may be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as system memory or another type of memory. In some cases, the code 1335 may not be directly executable by the processor 1340, but (e.g., when compiled and executed) may cause a computer to perform the functions described herein. In some cases, the memory 1330 may include a BIOS, which may control basic hardware or software operations, such as interaction with peripheral components or devices, among other things.

[0289] The processor 1340 may include an intelligent hardware device (e.g., a general-purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a GPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic components, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof). In some cases, the processor 1340 may be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In some other cases, the memory controller may be integrated with the processor 1340. The processor 1340 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 1330) to cause the device 1305 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs). For example, the device 1305, or a component of the device 1305, may include the processor 1340 and the memory 1330 coupled (e.g., operatively, communicatively, functionally, electronically, and / or electrically) to the processor 1340, where the processor 1340 and the memory 1330 are configured to perform various functions described herein.

[0290] The inter-station communications manager 1345 may manage communications with other base stations 105 and may include a controller or scheduler for controlling communications with the UE 115 in cooperation with the other base stations 105. For example, the inter-station communications manager 1345 may coordinate scheduling for transmissions to the UE 115 for various interference mitigation techniques, such as beamforming or joint transmission. In some examples, the inter-station communications manager 1345 may provide an X2 interface within the LTE / LTE-A wireless communications network technology for communications between the base stations 105.

[0291] The communications manager 1320 may support wireless communications in the device 1305 in accordance with examples disclosed herein. For example, the communications manager 1320 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to the capabilities of the UE. The communications manager 1320 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a first set of messages over the first set of control resources within the first downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE. The communications manager 1320 may be configured as or otherwise support a means for transmitting a second set of messages over the second set of control resources in the second downlink BWP in accordance with the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0292] Additionally or alternatively, communications manager 1320 may support wireless communications in device 1305 according to examples disclosed herein. For example, communications manager 1320 may be configured as or otherwise support one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink BWP associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink BWP associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink BWP, and a second set of resources within the second downlink BWP, where at least a portion of the configuration may correspond to the capabilities of the UE. Communications manager 1320 may be configured as or otherwise support one or more messages via the first set of resources within the first downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE. Communications manager 1320 may be configured as or otherwise support one or both of a system information message or a PWS message via the second set of resources within the second downlink BWP according to the configuration and based on the capabilities of the UE.

[0293] By including or configuring a communications manager 1320 according to examples described herein, the device 1305 may support techniques for improved idle or inactive mode procedures in the device 1305. For example, the techniques described herein may improve the efficiency (e.g., processing efficiency, power efficiency) of a paging procedure, a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, an SDT procedure, or an MBS procedure performed by the device 1305.

[0294] In some examples, communications manager 1320 can be configured to perform various operations (e.g., receiving, monitoring, transmitting) using or otherwise cooperating with transceiver 1315, one or more antennas 1325, or any combination thereof. Although communications manager 1320 is shown as a separate component, in some examples, one or more functions described with respect to communications manager 1320 may be supported or performed by processor 1340, memory 1330, code 1335, or any combination thereof. For example, code 1335 may include instructions executable by processor 1340 to cause device 1305 to perform various aspects of downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs described herein, or processor 1340 and memory 1330 may be otherwise configured to perform or support such operations.

[0295] FIG. 14 shows a flowchart illustrating a method 1400 for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The operations of method 1400 may be implemented by a UE (e.g., a RedCap UE) or components thereof. For example, the operations of method 1400 may be performed by UE 115 as described with reference to FIGS. 1-9. In some examples, the UE may execute a set of instructions to control functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may perform aspects of the described functions using dedicated hardware.

[0296] At 1405, the method may include receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink bandwidth portion associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, at least a portion of the configurations corresponding to capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1405 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1405 may be implemented by the control message receiver 825 described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0297] At 1410, the method may include, by the UE in the first mode of operation, monitoring a first set of control resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion according to the configuration and based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1410 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1410 may be performed by a first downlink BWP monitoring component 830, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0298] At 1415, the method may include, by the UE in the second mode of operation, monitoring a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion according to the configuration and based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1415 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1415 may be performed by a second downlink BWP monitoring component 835, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0299] FIG. 15 shows a flowchart illustrating a method 1500 for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The operations of method 1500 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof. For example, the operations of method 1500 may be performed by base station 105, as described with reference to FIGS. 1-5 and 10-13. In some examples, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control functional elements of the network entity to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may perform aspects of the described functions using dedicated hardware.

[0300] At 1505, the method may include transmitting one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink bandwidth portion associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, at least a portion of the configurations corresponding to capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1505 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1505 may be implemented by the control message transmitter 1225 described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0301] At 1510, the method may include transmitting a first set of messages over a first set of control resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion according to the configuration and based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1510 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1510 may be performed by a first downlink BWP transmission component 1230, as described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0302] At 1515, the method may include transmitting the second set of messages over the second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1515 may be performed in accordance with examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1515 may be performed by the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235, as described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0303] FIG. 16 shows a flowchart illustrating a method 1600 for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The operations of method 1600 may be implemented by a UE (e.g., a RedCap UE) or components thereof. For example, the operations of method 1600 may be performed by UE 115 as described with reference to FIGS. 1-9. In some examples, the UE may execute a set of instructions to control functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may perform aspects of the described functions using dedicated hardware.

[0304] At 1605, the method may include receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink bandwidth portion associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, at least a portion of the configurations may correspond to capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1605 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1605 may be performed by a control message receiver 825, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0305] At 1610, the method may include receiving, by a UE in a first mode of operation, one or more messages over a first set of resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion according to the configuration and based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1610 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1610 may be performed by a message receiving component 840, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0306] At 1615, the method may include receiving, by the UE in the second mode of operation, one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message over a second set of resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion according to the configuration and based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1615 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1615 may be performed by a message receiving component 840, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0307] FIG. 17 shows a flowchart illustrating a method 1700 for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The operations of method 1700 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof. For example, the operations of method 1700 may be performed by a base station 105, as described with reference to FIGS. 1-5 and 10-13. In some examples, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control functional elements of the network entity to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may perform aspects of the described functions using dedicated hardware.

[0308] At 1705, the method may include transmitting one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first mode of operation of the UE, a second downlink bandwidth portion associated with a second mode of operation of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, at least a portion of the configurations corresponding to capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1705 may be performed in accordance with examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1705 may be performed by a control message transmitter 1225, as described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0309] At 1710, the method may include transmitting one or more messages over a first set of resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion according to the configuration and based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1710 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1710 may be performed by a first downlink BWP transmission component 1230, as described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0310] At 1715, the method may include transmitting one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message over a second set of resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1715 may be performed in accordance with examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1715 may be performed by the second downlink BWP transmission component 1235, as described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0311] FIG. 18 illustrates a flowchart showing a method 1800 for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The operations of method 1800 may be implemented by a UE or components thereof. For example, the operations of method 1800 may be performed by a UE 115 as described with reference to FIGS. 1-6. In some examples, the UE may execute a set of instructions to control functional elements of the UE to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may perform aspects of the described functions using dedicated hardware.

[0312] At 1805, the method may include receiving one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion and a second configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to the reduced capability UE, where the first configuration identifies a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second configuration identifies a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion. The operations of 1805 may be performed in accordance with examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1805 may be performed by a control message receiver 825 as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0313] At 1810, the method may include monitoring a first set of resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion according to the first configuration, a radio resource control state of the UE, and a capability of the UE. The operations of 1810 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1810 may be performed by a first downlink BWP monitoring component 830, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0314] At 1815, the method may include monitoring a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion specific to the reduced-capability UE according to the second configuration, a radio resource control state of the UE, and the capabilities of the UE. The operations of 1815 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1815 may be performed by a second downlink BWP monitoring component 835, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0315] FIG. 19 illustrates a flowchart showing a method 1900 for supporting downlink control channel monitoring in multiple downlink BWPs according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The operations of method 1900 may be implemented by a network entity or a component thereof. For example, the operations of method 1900 may be performed by access network entity 140, as described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and 7-10. In some examples, the network entity may execute a set of instructions to control functional elements of the network entity to perform the described functions. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity may perform aspects of the described functions using dedicated hardware.

[0316] At 1905, the method may include transmitting one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion and a second configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to the reduced capability UE, where the first configuration identifies a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second configuration identifies a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion. The operations of 1905 may be performed in accordance with examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1905 may be performed by a control message transmitter 1225, as described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0317] At 1910, the method may include transmitting a first downlink message to a reduced capability UE over a first set of resources in a first downlink bandwidth portion according to a first configuration indicated by the one or more control messages. The operations of 1910 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1910 may be performed by a first downlink BWP transmission component 1230 as described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0318] At 1915, the method may include transmitting a second downlink message to the reduced capability UE over a second set of resources in a second downlink bandwidth portion specific to the reduced capability UE in accordance with a second configuration indicated by the one or more control messages. The operations of 1915 may be performed according to examples as disclosed herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1915 may be performed by a second downlink BWP transmission component 1235, as described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0319] The following provides a summary of aspects of the present disclosure. Aspect 1: A method for wireless communication in a UE, the method including: receiving one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion and a second configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE, wherein the first configuration identifies a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second configuration identifies a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion; monitoring the first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the first configuration, a radio resource control state of the UE, and the capabilities of the UE; and monitoring the second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to the reduced capability UE in accordance with the second configuration, the radio resource control state of the UE, and the capabilities of the UE.

[0320] Aspect 2: The method of aspect 1, further comprising: determining, based at least in part on the first configuration, a first set of parameters for a first downlink bandwidth portion, the first set of parameters including one or more of a cyclic prefix, a subcarrier spacing, a number of resource blocks, or a number of symbols for a control resource set in the first downlink bandwidth portion; and determining, based at least in part on the second configuration, a second set of parameters for a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE, the second set of parameters including one or more of a bandwidth, a first physical resource block, or a subcarrier spacing for the second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0321] Aspect 3: The method of aspect 1 or 2, wherein monitoring the first set of resources includes receiving at least one message of a paging operation via a common search space within a first downlink bandwidth portion according to the first configuration and the capabilities of the UE, and the first downlink bandwidth portion includes a control resource set having an index of zero (0).

[0322] Aspect 4: The method of any of aspects 1 to 3, wherein monitoring the second set of resources includes receiving one or more random access messages via a second set of resources within a second downlink bandwidth portion specific to the reduced capability UE according to the second configuration, a radio resource control state of the UE, and a capability of the UE, wherein the second downlink bandwidth portion does not include a control resource set having an index of zero (0).

[0323] Aspect 5: The method of any of aspects 1 to 4, further comprising receiving, via one or more physical downlink control channel resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, a downlink message scheduling transmission of a first system information block within the first downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the first system information block indicates a second configuration of a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE.

[0324] Aspect 6: A method as described in any of aspects 1 to 5, wherein monitoring the first set of resources includes receiving one or more cell-defined synchronization signal blocks via the first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and performing a cell selection procedure based at least in part on measurements of the one or more cell-defined synchronization signal blocks.

[0325] Aspect 7: A method as described in any of aspects 1 to 6, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving an indication of a search space configured for downlink small data transmission in a first downlink bandwidth portion or a second downlink bandwidth portion, and monitoring the search space for downlink small data transmission in accordance with the indication.

[0326] Aspect 8: A method according to any one of aspects 1 to 7, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving a master information block indicating a first configuration of a first downlink bandwidth portion, and receiving a system information block indicating a second configuration of a second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0327] Aspect 9: The method of any of aspects 1 to 8, further comprising receiving one or more of a system information message, a paging operation message, a random access message, a small data transmission, a broadcast message, a public warning system notification, or a non-cell-defined synchronization signal block over one or more control resource sets or search space sets within the first downlink bandwidth portion or the second downlink bandwidth portion that are specific to the reduced capability UE.

[0328] Aspect 10: The method of any of aspects 1 to 9, further comprising receiving one or more of a cell-defined synchronization signal block, a system information message, a paging operation message, or a random access message over a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion according to the first configuration, a radio resource control state of the UE, and a capability of the UE.

[0329] Aspect 11: A method as described in any of aspects 1 to 10, further comprising transmitting one or more of a small data transmission, a random access message, UE mobility information, or a request for on-demand system information via one or more resources within the uplink bandwidth portion configured for the UE.

[0330] Aspect 12: A method according to any one of aspects 1 to 11, further comprising: transmitting a request for on-demand system information via one or more resources within an uplink bandwidth portion configured for the UE; and receiving the on-demand system information via a first set of resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion or a second set of resources within a second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0331] Aspect 13: The method of aspect 12, wherein the UE sends a request for on-demand system information according to a random access procedure.

[0332] Aspect 14: The method of any one of aspects 1 to 13, wherein a bandwidth of the second downlink bandwidth portion specific to the reduced capability UE is less than or equal to a maximum downlink bandwidth supported by the UE.

[0333] Aspect 15: The method of any of aspects 1 to 14, wherein the one or more control messages include a master information block, a system information block, a radio resource control message, or a combination thereof.

[0334] Aspect 16: The method of any one of aspects 1 to 15, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion is used for receiving a cell-defined synchronization signal block.

[0335] Aspect 17: The method of any one of aspects 1 to 16, wherein the UE is a reduced capability UE, and a radio resource control state of the UE includes an idle radio resource control state or an inactive radio resource control state.

[0336] Aspect 18: A method according to any one of aspects 1 to 17, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion comprises a first set of common search spaces configured for a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure, and the second downlink bandwidth portion comprises a second set of common search spaces configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation.

[0337] Aspect 19: The method of any of aspects 1 to 18, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion comprises one or more common search spaces configured for system information acquisition or paging operations.

[0338] Aspect 20: The method of any of aspects 1 to 19, further including determining an amount of control resource sets in the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on an amount of control resource sets in the first downlink bandwidth portion, a sum of control resource sets in other downlink bandwidth portions of the UE, a threshold amount of control resource sets supported by the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0339] Aspect 21: The method of any of aspects 1 to 20, further comprising determining an amount of search space sets in the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on an amount of search space sets in the first downlink bandwidth portion, a sum of search space sets in other downlink bandwidth portions of the UE, a threshold amount of search space sets supported by the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0340] Aspect 22: The method of any one of aspects 1 to 21, further including switching from the first downlink bandwidth portion to the second downlink bandwidth portion after transitioning from a first operating mode associated with the first downlink bandwidth portion to a second operating mode associated with the second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0341] Aspect 23: A method according to any one of aspects 1 to 22, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving system information indicating at least one of an aggregation level, a monitoring period, or a monitoring opportunity configuration for a common search space set within a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE.

[0342] Aspect 24: A method according to any one of aspects 1 to 23, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving a system information block indicating a first downlink control information size alignment for physical downlink control channel messages scheduled within a search space set of a first downlink bandwidth portion, a second downlink control information size alignment for physical downlink control channel messages scheduled within a search space set of a second downlink bandwidth portion, or both.

[0343] Aspect 25: The method of any of aspects 1 to 24, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving an indication of a quantity of physical resource blocks within a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE, wherein the quantity of physical resource blocks is based at least in part on a control channel element aggregation level of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a duration of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a total number of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a radio resource control state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0344] Aspect 26: A method according to any one of aspects 1 to 25, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving one or more of a system information message, a radio resource control message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a control channel element aggregation level for the search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a quantity of blind decoding candidates for the search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion, or both.

[0345] Aspect 27: A method for wireless communication in a network entity, the method comprising: receiving one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion and a second configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE, wherein the first configuration identifies a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second configuration identifies a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion; transmitting a first downlink message to the reduced capability UE via the first set of resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the first configuration indicated by the one or more control messages; and transmitting a second downlink message to the reduced capability UE via the second set of resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to the reduced capability UE in accordance with the second configuration indicated by the one or more control messages.

[0346] Aspect 28: The method of aspect 27, wherein transmitting the first downlink message includes transmitting at least one message of a paging operation to a reduced capability UE via a common search space within a first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with a first configuration, the first downlink bandwidth portion including a control resource set having an index of zero (0).

[0347] Aspect 29: An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the UE to perform a method described in any of aspects 1 to 26.

[0348] Aspect 30: An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE, the apparatus comprising: at least one means for performing the method of any of aspects 1-26.

[0349] Aspect 31: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication in a UE, the code including instructions executable by at least one processor to perform a method according to any of aspects 1-26.

[0350] Aspect 32: An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the network entity to perform a method described in aspect 27 or 28.

[0351] Aspect 33: An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity, comprising at least one means for performing the method of aspect 27 or 28.

[0352] Aspect 34: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication in a network entity, the code including instructions executable by at least one processor to perform a method as described in any of aspects 27 or 28.

[0353] Aspect 35: A method for wireless communication in a UE, the method including: receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first operation mode of the UE, a second downlink bandwidth portion associated with a second operation mode of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE; monitoring, by the UE in the first operation mode, the first set of control resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capability of the UE; and monitoring, by the UE in the second operation mode, the second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capability of the UE.

[0354] Aspect 36: The method of aspect 35, further comprising: by a UE in a first operating mode, monitoring a first set of control resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion; receiving, from a network entity via the first set of control resources, one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion and a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion; and determining an amount of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on the amount of control resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion.

[0355] Aspect 37: The method of aspect 35 or 36, further comprising determining an amount of control resources in a second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on an amount of control resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion, a sum of control resources in different downlink bandwidth portions of the UE, and a threshold amount of control resources corresponding to the capabilities of the UE.

[0356] Aspect 38: The method of any of aspects 35 to 37, further comprising determining an amount of search space sets in a second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on an amount of search space sets in a first downlink bandwidth portion, a sum of search space sets in different downlink bandwidth portions of the UE, and a threshold amount of search space sets corresponding to the capabilities of the UE.

[0357] Aspect 39: The method of any of aspects 35 to 38, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving control signaling indicating one or both of a first set of parameters associated with a first downlink bandwidth portion or a second set of parameters associated with a second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the first set of parameters includes a bandwidth, an initial physical resource block location, a numerology, or a combination thereof associated with the first downlink bandwidth portion, and the second set of parameters includes a bandwidth, an initial physical resource block location, a numerology, or a combination thereof associated with the second downlink bandwidth portion, and wherein the first set of parameters is different from the second set of parameters.

[0358] Aspect 40: A method according to any of aspects 35 to 39, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving, from a network entity, a master information block indicating a configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion, and receiving, from the network entity, one or more of a system information block, a dedicated radio resource control message, a multicast message, or a broadcast message indicating a configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0359] Aspect 41: The method of any of aspects 35 to 40, further comprising performing a bandwidth portion switching procedure from the first downlink bandwidth portion to the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on transitioning from the first operating mode to the second operating mode, and monitoring a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on performing the bandwidth portion switching procedure.

[0360] Aspect 42: The method of any of aspects 35 to 41, further comprising performing one or more procedures associated with a first operating mode of the UE or a second operating mode of the UE using a control resource set and a search space set within the first downlink bandwidth portion or using a control resource set and a search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the one or more procedures include a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, a paging operation, a random access procedure, a small data transfer procedure, an on-demand system information transmission request procedure, or a combination thereof.

[0361] Aspect 43: A method according to any of aspects 35 to 42, wherein the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to a radio resource control idle state or a radio resource control inactive state of the UE, and the first set of control resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second set of control resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion comprise a common search space set.

[0362] Aspect 44: A method according to any of aspects 35 to 42, wherein the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to a radio resource control inactive state or a radio resource control connected state of the UE, and the first set of control resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second set of control resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion include a UE-specific search space set, a common search space set, or both.

[0363] Aspect 45: The method of any of aspects 35 to 44, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second downlink bandwidth portion correspond to different frequency ranges.

[0364] Aspect 46: A method according to any of aspects 35 to 45, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion includes a first common search space configured for a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure by a UE in a radio resource control idle state or a radio resource control inactive state, and the second downlink bandwidth portion includes at least a second common search space configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation by a UE in a radio resource control idle state or a radio resource control inactive state.

[0365] Aspect 47: A method as described in any of aspects 35 to 46, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion includes one or more common search spaces configured for a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, or a paging operation by a UE in a radio resource control idle state or a radio resource control inactive state.

[0366] Aspect 48: The method of any of aspects 35 to 47, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving a system information block indicating one or more of an aggregation level, a monitoring period, or a monitoring opportunity configuration for a common search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE.

[0367] Aspect 49: The method of any of aspects 35 to 48, further comprising receiving, by the UE in the first operation mode, a cell definition synchronization signal block, a system information message, a paging operation message, a random access message, or a combination thereof from a network entity via a first set of control resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with the first operation mode of the UE.

[0368] Aspect 50: A method according to any of aspects 35 to 49, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving, from a network entity, a system information block indicating a first downlink control information size alignment for physical downlink control channel messages within a search space set of a first downlink bandwidth portion, a second downlink control information size alignment for physical downlink control channel messages within a search space set of a second downlink bandwidth portion, or both.

[0369] Aspect 51: The method of any of aspects 35 to 50, further comprising receiving one or more of a random access message, a system information message, a multicast message, a broadcast message, a paging operation message, a small data transmission, or a non-cell-defined synchronization signal block from a network entity via a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0370] Aspect 52: A method according to any of aspects 35 to 51, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving control signaling indicating a quantity of physical resource blocks within the second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the quantity of physical resource blocks is based at least in part on a control channel element aggregation level of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a duration of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a total quantity of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a radio resource control state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0371] Aspect 53: A method described in any of aspects 35 to 52, wherein receiving one or more control messages includes receiving one or more of a system information message, a radio resource control message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a control channel element aggregation level for a search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a quantity of blind decoding candidates for a search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion, or both.

[0372] Aspect 54: A method for wireless communication in a network entity, the method comprising: transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first operation mode of a UE, a second downlink bandwidth portion associated with a second operation mode of the UE, a first set of control resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE; transmitting the first set of messages via the first set of control resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capability of the UE; and transmitting the second set of messages via the second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capability of the UE.

[0373] Aspect 55: The method of aspect 54, further comprising: determining an amount of control resources in a second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on the amount of control resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion; and transmitting an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion to the UE.

[0374] Aspect 56: The method of aspect 54 or 55, further comprising: determining an amount of control resources in a second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on an amount of control resources in a first downlink bandwidth portion and a sum of control resources in different downlink bandwidth portions of the UE; and transmitting an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion to the UE.

[0375] Aspect 57: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 56, further comprising: determining an amount of the search space set in a second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on an amount of the search space set in the first downlink bandwidth portion, a sum of the search space sets in different downlink bandwidth portions of the UE, and a threshold amount of the search space set related to the ability of the UE to be allowed to connect with the network entity; and transmitting to the UE an indication of the amount of control resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0376] Aspect 58: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 57, wherein transmitting one or more control messages includes transmitting control signaling indicating one or both of a first set of parameters associated with a first downlink bandwidth portion or a second set of parameters associated with a second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the first set of parameters includes a bandwidth, an initial physical resource block location, a numerology, or a combination thereof associated with the first downlink bandwidth portion, and the second set of parameters includes a bandwidth, an initial physical resource block location, a numerology, or a combination thereof associated with the second downlink bandwidth portion, and wherein the first set of parameters is different from the second set of parameters.

[0377] Aspect 59: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 58, wherein transmitting one or more control messages includes transmitting a master information block to the UE indicating a configuration for the first downlink bandwidth portion, and transmitting one or more of a system information block, a dedicated radio resource control message, a multicast message, or a broadcast message indicating a configuration for the second downlink bandwidth portion to the UE.

[0378] Aspect 60: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 59, wherein the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to a radio resource control idle state or a radio resource control inactive state of the UE, and the first set of control resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second set of control resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion comprise a common search space set.

[0379] Aspect 61: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 59, wherein the first operating mode and the second operating mode correspond to a radio resource control inactive state or a radio resource control connected state of the UE, and the first set of control resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second set of control resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion include a UE-specific search space set, a common search space set, or both.

[0380] Aspect 62: The method of any of aspects 54 to 61, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second downlink bandwidth portion correspond to different frequency ranges.

[0381] Aspect 63: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 62, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion includes a first common search space configured for a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure by a UE in a radio resource control idle state or a radio resource control inactive state, and the second downlink bandwidth portion includes at least a second common search space configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation by a UE in a radio resource control idle state or a radio resource control inactive state.

[0382] Aspect 64: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 63, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion includes one or more common search spaces configured for a system information acquisition procedure, a system information update procedure, a mobility procedure, or a paging operation by a UE in a radio resource control idle state or a radio resource control inactive state.

[0383] Aspect 65: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 64, wherein transmitting one or more control messages includes transmitting a system information block indicating one or more of an aggregation level, a monitoring period, or a monitoring opportunity configuration for a common search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on the capabilities of the UE.

[0384] Aspect 66: The method of any of aspects 54 to 65, further comprising transmitting, from the network entity, a cell-defined synchronization signal block, a system information message, a paging operation message, a random access message, or a combination thereof, over a first set of control resources within a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first operation mode of the UE.

[0385] Aspect 67: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 66, wherein transmitting one or more control messages includes transmitting a system information block indicating a first downlink control information size alignment for physical downlink control channel messages within a search space set of a first downlink bandwidth portion, a second downlink control information size alignment for physical downlink control channel messages within a search space set of a second downlink bandwidth portion, or both.

[0386] Aspect 68: The method of any of aspects 54 to 67, further comprising transmitting one or more of a random access message, a system information message, a multicast message, a broadcast message, a paging operation message, a small data transmission, or a non-cell-defined synchronization signal block over a second set of control resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0387] Aspect 69: The method of any of aspects 54 to 68, wherein transmitting one or more control messages includes transmitting control signaling indicating a quantity of physical resource blocks within the second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the quantity of physical resource blocks is based at least in part on a control channel element aggregation level of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a duration of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a total quantity of control resource sets within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a radio resource control state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

[0388] Aspect 70: A method according to any of aspects 54 to 69, wherein transmitting one or more control messages includes transmitting one or more of a system information message, a radio resource control message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a control channel element aggregation level for the search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion, a quantity of blind decoding candidates for the search space set within the second downlink bandwidth portion, or both.

[0389] Aspect 71: A method for wireless communication in a UE, the method comprising: receiving, from a network entity, one or more control messages indicating configurations for a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first operation mode of the UE, a second downlink bandwidth portion associated with a second operation mode of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE; receiving, by the UE in the first operation mode, one or more messages via the first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capability of the UE; and receiving, by the UE in the second operation mode, one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message via the second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capability of the UE.

[0390] Aspect 72: The method of aspect 71, further comprising performing a random access procedure with the network entity over a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0391] Aspect 73: The method of aspect 72, wherein receiving one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes receiving a random access message from a network entity via a second set of resources within a second downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with a random access procedure, wherein the random access message indicates one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message.

[0392] Aspect 74: A method according to any of aspects 71 to 73, wherein receiving one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes receiving a random access message from the network entity via a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on identifying that the second downlink bandwidth portion does not include a common search space configured for paging operations, and the random access message indicates one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message.

[0393] Aspect 75: The method of aspect 71, wherein receiving one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes receiving a paging operation message from a network entity via a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on identifying that the second downlink bandwidth portion includes a common search space configured for paging operations, wherein the paging operation message indicates one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message.

[0394] Aspect 76: The method of aspect 71, wherein receiving one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes receiving a paging operation message from the network entity via a second set of resources within a second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the paging operation message schedules a downlink small data transmission from the network entity; and monitoring the second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion for a downlink small data transmission from the network entity in accordance with the paging operation message, wherein the downlink small data transmission indicates one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message.

[0395] Aspect 77: The method of aspect 71, wherein receiving one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes receiving a physical downlink control channel transmission from the network entity via a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the physical downlink control channel transmission schedules a broadcast or multicast physical downlink shared channel transmission from the network entity; and monitoring the second set of resources for a broadcast or multicast physical downlink shared channel transmission from the network entity in accordance with the physical downlink control channel transmission, wherein the broadcast or multicast physical downlink shared channel transmission indicates one or both of the system information message or the public warning system message.

[0396] Aspect 78: A method for wireless communication in a network entity, the method comprising: transmitting one or more control messages indicating a configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion associated with a first operation mode of a UE, a second downlink bandwidth portion associated with a second operation mode of the UE, a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion, and a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion, at least a portion of the configuration corresponding to a capability of the UE; transmitting one or more messages via the first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capability of the UE; and transmitting one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message via the second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the configuration and based at least in part on the capability of the UE.

[0397] Aspect 79: The method of aspect 78, further comprising performing a random access procedure with the UE over a second set of resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion.

[0398] Aspect 80: The method of aspect 79, wherein transmitting one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes transmitting a random access message to the UE via a second set of resources within a second downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with a random access procedure, wherein the random access message indicates one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message.

[0399] Aspect 81: A method according to any of aspects 78 to 80, wherein transmitting one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes transmitting a random access message to the UE via a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on identifying that the second downlink bandwidth portion does not include a common search space configured for paging operations, wherein the random access message indicates one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message.

[0400] Aspect 82: The method of aspect 78, wherein transmitting one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes transmitting a paging operation message to the UE via a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on identifying that the second downlink bandwidth portion includes a common search space configured for paging operations, wherein the paging operation message indicates one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message.

[0401] Aspect 83: The method of aspect 78, wherein transmitting one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes: transmitting a paging operation message to the UE via a second set of resources within a second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the paging operation message schedules a downlink small data transmission from the network entity; and transmitting a downlink small data transmission to the UE via the second set of resources in accordance with the paging operation message, wherein the downlink small data transmission indicates one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message.

[0402] Aspect 84: The method of aspect 78, wherein transmitting one or both of a system information message or a public warning system message includes: transmitting a physical downlink control channel transmission to the UE via a second set of resources within a second downlink bandwidth portion, wherein the physical downlink control channel transmission schedules a broadcast or multicast physical downlink shared channel transmission from the network entity; and transmitting a broadcast or multicast physical downlink shared channel transmission via the second set of resources in accordance with the physical downlink control channel transmission, wherein the broadcast or multicast physical downlink shared channel transmission indicates one or both of the system information message or the public warning system message.

[0403] Aspect 85: An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the UE to perform a method described in any of aspects 35 to 53.

[0404] Aspect 86: An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE, comprising at least one means for performing the method described in any of aspects 35 to 53.

[0405] Aspect 87: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication in a UE, the code including instructions executable by at least one processor to perform a method described in any of aspects 35 to 53.

[0406] Aspect 88: An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the network entity to perform a method described in any of aspects 54 to 70.

[0407] Aspect 89: An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity, the apparatus comprising at least one means for performing the method described in any of aspects 54 to 70.

[0408] Aspect 90: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication in a network entity, the code including instructions executable by at least one processor to perform a method described in any of aspects 54 to 70.

[0409] Aspect 91: An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the UE to perform a method described in any of aspects 71 to 77.

[0410] Aspect 92: An apparatus for wireless communication in a UE, comprising at least one means for performing the method described in any of aspects 71 to 77.

[0411] Aspect 93: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication in a UE, the code including instructions executable by at least one processor to perform a method described in any of aspects 71 to 77.

[0412] Aspect 94: An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the network entity to perform a method described in any of aspects 78 to 84.

[0413] Aspect 95: An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity, the apparatus comprising at least one means for performing the method described in any of aspects 78 to 84.

[0414] Aspect 96: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication in a network entity, the code including instructions executable by at least one processor to perform a method described in any of aspects 78 to 84.

[0415] It should be noted that the methods described herein describe possible implementations, that the operations and steps may be rearranged or otherwise modified, and that other implementations are possible. Furthermore, aspects from two or more of these methods may be combined.

[0416] Although aspects of an LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR system may be described as examples, and LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR terminology may be used throughout much of the description, the techniques described herein may be applicable to networks other than LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR. For example, the techniques described may be applicable to various other wireless communication systems, such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and other systems and radio technologies, including future systems and radio technologies not explicitly mentioned herein.

[0417] The information and signals described herein may be represented using any of a wide variety of technologies and techniques. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips that may be referred to throughout the description may be represented by voltages, currents, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, optical fields or particles, or any combination thereof.

[0418] The various example blocks and components described in connection with the disclosure herein may be implemented or performed using a general purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, a CPU, a GPU, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A general purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but alternatively, the processor may be any processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration).

[0419] The functions described herein may be implemented in hardware, software executed by at least one processor, or any combination thereof. Software shall be construed broadly to mean instructions, instruction sets, code, code segments, program code, programs, subprograms, software modules, applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executable files, threads of execution, procedures, or functions, whether referred to as software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description language, or otherwise. When implemented in software executed by at least one processor, the functions may be stored on or transmitted over a computer-readable medium as one or more instructions or code. Other examples and implementations are within the scope of this disclosure and the appended claims. For example, due to the nature of software, the functions described herein may be implemented using software executed by at least one processor, hardware, hardwiring, or any combination thereof. Features implementing the functions may also be physically located in various locations, including being distributed such that portions of the functions are implemented in different physical locations.

[0420] Computer-readable media includes both non-transitory computer storage media and communication media, including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another. Non-transitory storage media may be any available medium that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. By way of example, and not limitation, non-transitory computer-readable media may include RAM, ROM, Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Flash memory, phase-change memory, compact disc (CD) ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transitory medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code means in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer or processor. Also, any connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium. For example, if software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included within the definition of computer-readable media. As used herein, disk and disc include CDs, laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray® discs, where disks typically reproduce data magnetically and discs reproduce data optically using lasers. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0421] As used herein, including in the claims, "or" used in a list of items (e.g., a list of items ending with a phrase such as "at least one of" or "one or more of") indicates an inclusive list, such as, for example, a list of at least one of A, B, or C means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (e.g., A and B and C). Also, the phrase "based on" as used herein should not be construed as referring to a closed set of conditions. For example, an exemplary step described as "based on condition A" may be based on both condition A and condition B without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In other words, as used herein, the phrase "based on" is to be interpreted the same as the phrase "based at least in part on." As used herein, the term "and / or," when used in a list of two or more items, means that any one of the listed items may be employed alone, or any combination of two or more of the listed items may be employed. For example, if a composition is described as containing components A, B, and / or C, the composition may contain only A, only B, only C, a combination of A and B, a combination of A and C, a combination of B and C, or a combination of A, B, and C.

[0422] The terms "determine" or "determining" or "identify" or "identifying" encompass a wide variety of activities, and thus "determining" or "identifying" can include calculating, computing, processing, deriving, investigating, looking up (such as via looking in a table, database, or another data structure), or ascertaining. "Determining" or "identifying" can also include receiving (such as receiving information or signaling, e.g., receiving information or signaling to determine, receiving information or signaling to identify, etc.) or accessing (such as accessing data in a memory or accessing information). "Determining" or "identifying" can also include resolving, selecting, choosing, establishing, and other similar acts.

[0423] In the accompanying figures, similar components or features may have the same reference label. Furthermore, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a dash and a second label that distinguishes between the similar components. If only a first reference label is used herein, the description is applicable to any of the similar components having the same first reference label, regardless of a second reference label, or other subsequent reference label.

[0424] The descriptions set forth herein with reference to the accompanying drawings describe exemplary configurations and do not necessarily represent all examples that may be implemented or fall within the scope of the claims. As used herein, the term "example" means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration" and does not mean "preferred" or "advantageous over other examples." The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing an understanding of the described techniques. However, these techniques may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the described examples.

[0425] The description herein is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. 1. An apparatus for wireless communication in a user equipment (UE), comprising: at least one processor; a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory configured to: receiving one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion and a second configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE, the first configuration identifying a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second configuration identifying a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion; causing the first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion to be monitored according to the first configuration, a radio resource control state of the UE, and a capability of the UE; causing monitoring of a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion specific to a reduced capability UE according to the second configuration, the radio resource control state of the UE, and the capabilities of the UE; storing instructions executable by said at least one processor to:

2. The instructions to the UE: determining a first set of parameters for the first downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on the first configuration, the first set of parameters including one or more of a cyclic prefix, a subcarrier spacing, a number of resource blocks, or a number of symbols for a control resource set in the first downlink bandwidth portion; determining, based at least in part on the second configuration, a second set of parameters for the second downlink bandwidth portion that are specific to a reduced capability UE, the second set of parameters including one or more of a bandwidth, a first physical resource block, or a subcarrier spacing for the second downlink bandwidth portion; The apparatus of claim 1 , further executable by the at least one processor to:

3. To monitor the first set of resources, the instructions may include: and causing at least one message of a paging operation to be received via a common search space within the first downlink bandwidth portion according to the first configuration and the capabilities of the UE, the first downlink bandwidth portion including a control resource set having an index of zero (0).

10. The apparatus of claim 1.

4. To monitor the second set of resources, the instructions may include:

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is executable by the at least one processor to cause one or more random access messages to be received over a second set of resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced-capability UE according to the second configuration, the radio resource control state of the UE, and the capabilities of the UE, and wherein the second downlink bandwidth portion does not include a control resource set having an index of zero (0).

5. The instructions to the UE:

10. The apparatus of claim 1, further executable by the at least one processor to receive, via one or more physical downlink control channel resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion, a downlink message scheduling transmission of a first system information block in the first downlink bandwidth portion, the first system information block indicating the second configuration of the second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE.

6. To monitor the first set of resources, the instructions may include: receiving one or more cell-defined synchronization signal blocks over the first set of resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion; performing a cell selection procedure based at least in part on measurements of the one or more cell-defined synchronization signal blocks; and a method executable by the at least one processor to:

10. The apparatus of claim 1.

7. To receive the one or more control messages, the instructions may include: receiving an indication of a search space configured for downlink small data transmission in the first downlink bandwidth portion or the second downlink bandwidth portion; causing the search space to be monitored for downlink small data transmissions in accordance with the instructions; The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is operable to:

8. To receive the one or more control messages, the instructions may include: receiving a master information block indicating the first configuration of the first downlink bandwidth portion; receiving a system information block indicating the second configuration of the second downlink bandwidth portion; The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is operable to:

9. The instructions to the UE:

10. The apparatus of claim 1, further executable by the at least one processor to cause reception of one or more of a system information message, a message for paging operations, a random access message, a small data transmission, a broadcast message, a public warning system notification, or a non-cell-defined synchronization signal block over one or more control resource sets or search space sets in the first downlink bandwidth portion or the second downlink bandwidth portion that are specific to a reduced capability UE.

10. The instructions to the UE:

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further executable by the at least one processor to cause reception, over the first set of resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion, of one or more of a cell-defined synchronization signal block, a system information message, a message for paging operations, or a random access message, in accordance with the first configuration, a radio resource control state of the UE, and a capability of the UE.

11. The instructions to the UE:

10. The apparatus of claim 1, further executable by the at least one processor to cause one or more of a small data transmission, a random access message, UE mobility information, or a request for on-demand system information to be transmitted over one or more resources within an uplink bandwidth portion configured for the UE.

12. The instructions to the UE: causing the UE to transmit a request for on-demand system information via one or more resources within an uplink bandwidth portion configured for the UE; receiving the on-demand system information over the first set of resources in the first downlink bandwidth portion or the second set of resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion; The apparatus of claim 1 , further executable by the at least one processor to:

13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the UE transmits the request for the on-demand system information according to a random access procedure.

14. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a bandwidth of the second downlink bandwidth portion specific to a reduced capability UE is less than or equal to a maximum downlink bandwidth supported by the UE.

15. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more control messages include a master information block, a system information block, a radio resource control message, or a combination thereof.

16. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion is used for receiving a cell-defined synchronization signal block.

17. the UE is a reduced capability UE; The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the radio resource control state of the UE comprises an idle radio resource control state or an inactive radio resource control state.

18. the first downlink bandwidth portion comprises a first set of common search spaces configured for a cell selection or reselection procedure; 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second downlink bandwidth portion comprises a second set of common search spaces configured for a random access procedure or a paging operation.

19. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first downlink bandwidth portion comprises one or more common search spaces configured for system information acquisition or paging operations.

20. The instructions to the UE:

10. The apparatus of claim 1, further executable by the at least one processor to cause determining an amount of control resource sets in the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on an amount of control resource sets in the first downlink bandwidth portion, a sum of control resource sets in other downlink bandwidth portions of the UE, a threshold amount of control resource sets supported by the UE, or a combination thereof.

21. The instructions to the UE:

10. The apparatus of claim 1, further executable by the at least one processor to determine an amount of search space sets in the second downlink bandwidth portion based at least in part on an amount of search space sets in the first downlink bandwidth portion, a sum of search space sets in other downlink bandwidth portions of the UE, a threshold amount of search space sets supported by the UE, or a combination thereof.

22. The instructions to the UE:

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further executable by the at least one processor to switch from the first downlink bandwidth portion to the second downlink bandwidth portion after transitioning from a first operating mode associated with the first downlink bandwidth portion to a second operating mode associated with the second downlink bandwidth portion.

23. To receive the one or more control messages, the instructions may include:

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is executable by the at least one processor to receive system information indicating at least one of an aggregation level, a monitoring periodicity, or a monitoring opportunity configuration for a common search space set in the second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE.

24. To receive the one or more control messages, the instructions may include:

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is executable by the at least one processor to receive a system information block indicating a first downlink control information size alignment for physical downlink control channel messages scheduled within a search space set of the first downlink bandwidth portion, a second downlink control information size alignment for physical downlink control channel messages scheduled within a search space set of the second downlink bandwidth portion, or both.

25. To receive the one or more control messages, the instructions may include:

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is executable by the at least one processor to cause receiving an indication of a quantity of physical resource blocks in the second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE, the quantity of physical resource blocks being based at least in part on a control channel element aggregation level of control resource sets in the second downlink bandwidth portion, a duration of control resource sets in the second downlink bandwidth portion, a total number of control resource sets in the second downlink bandwidth portion, the radio resource control state of the UE, or a combination thereof.

26. To receive the one or more control messages, the instructions may include:

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is executable by the at least one processor to receive one or more of a system information message, a radio resource control message, a broadcast message, or a multicast message indicating a control channel element aggregation level for a search space set in the second downlink bandwidth portion, a quantity of blind decoding candidates for a search space set in the second downlink bandwidth portion, or both.

27. 1. An apparatus for wireless communication in a network entity, comprising: at least one processor; a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory configured to cause the network entity to: transmitting one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion and a second configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE, the first configuration identifying a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second configuration identifying a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion; causing a reduced capability UE to transmit a first downlink message over the first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the first configuration indicated by the one or more control messages; causing the reduced capability UE to transmit a second downlink message via the second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion specific to the reduced capability UE in accordance with the second configuration indicated by the one or more control messages. storing instructions executable by the at least one processor such that Device.

28. The instructions to the network entity to: and a control resource set having an index of zero (0) that is executable by the at least one processor to cause at least one message of a paging operation to be transmitted to the reduced capability UE via a common search space within the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the first configuration, the first downlink bandwidth portion including a control resource set having an index of zero (0).

28. The apparatus of claim 27.

29. 1. A method for wireless communication in a user equipment (UE), comprising: receiving one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion and a second configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion specific to a reduced capability UE, the first configuration identifying a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second configuration identifying a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion; monitoring the first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion according to the first configuration, a radio resource control state of the UE, and a capability of the UE; monitoring a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion specific to a reduced capability UE according to the second configuration, the radio resource control state of the UE, and the capabilities of the UE; A method comprising:

30. 1. A method for wireless communication in a network entity, comprising: transmitting one or more control messages indicating a first configuration for a first downlink bandwidth portion and a second configuration for a second downlink bandwidth portion that is specific to a reduced capability UE, the first configuration identifying a first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion and the second configuration identifying a second set of resources within the second downlink bandwidth portion; transmitting a first downlink message to a reduced capability UE over the first set of resources within the first downlink bandwidth portion in accordance with the first configuration indicated by the one or more control messages; transmitting a second downlink message to the reduced capability UE via the second set of resources in the second downlink bandwidth portion specific to the reduced capability UE in accordance with the second configuration indicated by the one or more control messages; A method comprising:

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