Energy savings and system information for cells having defined geographic sections

Abstract

A method in a user equipment (UE) includes: accessing a first beam of a plurality of beams transmitted by a network, where the first beam corresponds to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which the UE is located; transmitting, to the network using the first beam, a message including a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein usage of the first beam indicates the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; and receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

Description

ENERGY SAVINGS AND SYSTEM INFORMATION FOR CELLS HAVING DEFINED GEOGRAPHIC SECTIONSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The following applications are related: U.S. Provisional Application having attorney docket no. 335461-US-PSP (44665-531); U.S. Provisional Application having attorney docket no. 335524-US-PSP (44665-532); U.S. Provisional Application having attorney docket no. 335525-US-PSP (44665-533); and U.S. Provisional Application having attorney docket no. 335526-US-PSP (44665-534).FIELD

[0002] Various example embodiments relate to energy savings and, more particularly, to energy savings and system information for cells having defined geographical sections.BACKGROUND

[0003] Wireless networking provides significant advantages for user mobility. A user’s ability to remain connected while on the move provides advantages not only for the user, but also provides greater efficiency and productivity for society as a whole. As expectations for connection reliability, data speed, and lower power consumption, become more demanding, technology for wireless networking must also keep pace with such expectations. Accordingly, there is continuing interest in improving wireless networking technology.SUMMARY

[0004] In as aspect, a method in a user equipment (UE) includes: receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located; transmitting, to the network, a message including an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; and receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0005] In an aspect, different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, and the transmitting the messageto the network includes transmitting using a RACH occasion from a group, of the plurality of groups, which corresponds to the geographic section in the cell in which the UE is located.

[0006] In an aspect, different random access channel (RACH) preambles, of a plurality of RACH preambles, correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, and the transmitting the message to the network includes transmitting a RACH preamble, of the plurality of RACH preambles, which corresponds to the geographic section in the cell in which the UE is located.

[0007] In an aspect, a method in a network includes: transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; receiving, from the UE, a message including an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; and transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0008] In an aspect, different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections; the receiving the message from the UE includes receiving the message a RACH occasion from a group of the plurality of groups; the method further including: determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic location corresponding to the group, of the plurality of groups, which contains the RACH occasion used for transmitting the message.

[0009] In an aspect, different random access channel (RACH) preambles, of a plurality of RACH preambles, correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, wherein the receiving the message from the UE includes receiving a RACH preamble, of the plurality of RACH preambles, and the method further includes: determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic location corresponding to the received RACH preamble.

[0010] In an aspect, a method in a user equipment (UE) includes: receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell, wherein each geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections is defined by at least one identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the respective geographic section; determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located; transmitting, to the network, a message including an indication of geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for at least the geographic section, wherein the geographic section is indicated by at least one identity of atleast one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; and receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0011] In an aspect, a method in a network includes: transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell, wherein each geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections is defined by an identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the respective geographic section; receiving, from the UE, a message including an indication of a geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the geographic section is indicated by the identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the identity of the at least one neighboring cell; and transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0012] In an aspect, a method in a user equipment (UE) includes: receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located; transmitting, to the network, a message including an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; and receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, wherein the received system information is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0013] In an aspect, a method in a network includes: transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; receiving, from the UE, a message including an indication of a geographic section, of the plurality of geographic sections, within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; determining system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, wherein the system information is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; and transmitting, from the network, the system information that is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0014] In an aspect, a method in a user equipment (UE) includes: receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; determining ageographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located; transmitting, to the network, a message including a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is transmitted in a period of time of a plurality of periods of time, wherein each period of time of the plurality of periods of time is associated with a particular geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell, wherein the period of time corresponds to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; and receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0015] In an aspect, a method in a network includes: transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; receiving, from the UE, a message including a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is received in a period of time of a plurality of periods of time, wherein each period of time of the plurality of periods of time is associated with a particular geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell; determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the period of time in which the message was received; and transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0016] In an aspect, a method in a user equipment (UE) includes: receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located; transmitting, to the network, a message including a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is transmitted using a random access channel (RACH) occasion of a plurality of RACH occasions, wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, and wherein the RACH occasion is from a group corresponding to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; and receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0017] In an aspect, a method in a network includes: transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; receiving, from the UE, a message including a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is received using a random access channel (RACH) occasion of a plurality of RACH occasions, wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are groupedinto a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections; determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the group containing the RACH occasion; and transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0018] In an aspect, a method in a user equipment (UE) includes: accessing a first beam of a plurality of beams transmitted by a network, the first beam corresponding to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which the UE is located; transmitting, to the network using the first beam, a message including a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein usage of the first beam indicates the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; and receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0019] In an aspect, the first beam is a narrow beam transmitted by a satellite of a nonterrestrial network (NTN).

[0020] In an aspect, a method in a network includes: receiving, from a user equipment (UE) using a first beam of a plurality of beams, a message including a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the first beam corresponds to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which the UE is located; determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on usage of the first beam by the UE; and transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0021] In an aspect, a method in a user equipment (UE) includes: transmitting, to a network, a message including a request for mobility information relevant to the UE, wherein the UE is located in a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; and receiving, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0022] In an aspect, the message includes the request for relevant mobility information without indicating the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0023] In an aspect, a method in a network includes: receiving, from a user equipment (UE), a message including a request for mobility information relevant to the UE, wherein the UE is located in a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; determining that the UE is located in the geographic section within the cell; and transmitting, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0024] In an aspect, a method may further include: transmitting, to the network, a second message including a second request for system information from the network.

[0025] In an aspect, a method may further include: receiving, from the UE, a second message including a second request for system information from the network.

[0026] In aspect, the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

[0027] In an aspect, the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0028] In an aspect, the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell, wherein the second message includes an indication of the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, and wherein the second request for system information includes a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0029] In an aspect, the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell, wherein the second message is transmitted in a second period of time of the plurality of periods of time, wherein the second period of time corresponds to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, and wherein the second request for system information includes a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0030] In an aspect, the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell, wherein the second message is transmitted using a second RACH occasion, wherein the second RACH occasion is from a second group corresponding to a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, and wherein the second request for system information includes a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0031] In an aspect, the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message, wherein the second request for system information includes a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0032] In an aspect, the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0033] In an aspect, the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0034] In an aspect, if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0035] In an aspect, at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0036] In an aspect, at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0037] In an aspect, at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0038] In an aspect, at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0039] In an aspect, the receiving the system / mobility information from the network includes receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network, wherein system / mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0040] In an aspect, the receiving the system / mobility information from the network includes receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network, wherein system / mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0041] In an aspect, the one or more SIBs include system / mobility information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell, wherein the system / mobility information for the multiple geographic sections includes system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0042] In an aspect, the at least one broadcasted signal includes identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system / mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0043] In an aspect, the one or more SIBs include a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, wherein the receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network includes receiving a broadcasted signal including the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0044] In an aspect, the receiving the system / mobility information from the network includes receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0045] In an aspect, the receiving the system / mobility information from the network includes receiving system / mobility information determined to be relevant to the geographicsection within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0046] In an aspect, the receiving the system / mobility information from the network includes receiving system / mobility information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0047] In an aspect, the transmitting the system / mobility information to the UE includes transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE, wherein system / mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0048] In an aspect, the transmitting the system / mobility information to the UE includes transmitting at least one broadcasted signal, wherein the system / mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0049] In an aspect, the one or more SIBs include system / mobility information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell, wherein the system / mobility information for the multiple geographic sections includes system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0050] In an aspect, the at least one broadcasted signal includes identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system / mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0051] In an aspect, the one or more SIBs includes a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal includes transmitting a broadcasted signal including the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0052] In an aspect, the transmitting the system / mobility information includes transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0053] In an aspect, the transmitting the system / mobility information includes transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0054] In an aspect, the method further includes determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0055] In an aspect, the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0056] In an aspect, the receiving the system / mobility information from the network includes receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0057] In an aspect, the receiving the system / mobility information from the network includes receiving a particular SIB based on a cell that is adjacent to the geographic section with the cell in which the UE is located.

[0058] In an aspect, an apparatus includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform any one of the preceding methods.

[0059] In an aspect, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, causes the apparatus to perform any one of the preceding methods.

[0060] According to some aspects, there is provided the subject matter of the independent claims and of the Examples. Some further aspects are defined in the dependent claims and in the Examples.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0061] Some example embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0062] FIG. 1 is a diagram of an example embodiment of wireless networking between a network system and a user equipment (UE), according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0063] FIG. 2 is a diagram of example components of a network system, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0064] FIG. 3 is a diagram of an example embodiment of a contention-based random access procedure, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0065] FIG. 4 is a diagram of an example embodiment of a cell having multiple neighboring cells, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0066] FIG. 5 is a diagram of an example of operations for communicating system information for a cell having defined geographic sections within the cell, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0067] FIG. 6 is a block diagram including examples of a network defining geographic sections within a cell, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0068] FIG. 7 is a block diagram including examples of a UE transmitting a signal to the network to indicate which geographic section of the cell the UE is in, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0069] FIG. 8 is a block diagram including examples of a UE requesting mobility information from the network, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0070] FIG. 9 is a block diagram including examples of steps taken after the UE requests mobility information from the network, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0071] FIG. 10 is a block diagram including examples of the network transmitting relevant information to the UE, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0072] FIG. 11 is a block diagram including examples of steps taken after the network transmits relevant information to the UE, according to one illustrated aspect of the disclosure;

[0073] FIG. 12 is a diagram of an example of components of a user equipment or of a network apparatus, according to one illustrated aspect of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0074] The present disclosure relates to energy savings and system information for cells having defined geographical sections.

[0075] Networks may transmit system information to a user equipment (UE) in a broadcast manner or in response to a system information request made by the UE. In some cases, the system information transmitted by the network includes data that is relevant to what the UE needs, and also includes data that is not relevant to the needs of the UE. The more data that is transmitted by the network, the more energy is required to transmit the data. The present disclosure operates to determine the relevance of system information based on the geographic section within a cell where the UE is located, and enables the network to reduce the transmission of irrelevant system information, thereby resulting in energy savings.

[0076] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of disclosed aspects. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that aspects may be practiced without one or more of these specific details or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures associated with transmitters, receivers, or transceivers have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring descriptions of the aspects.

[0077] Reference throughout this specification to “one aspect” or “an aspect” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the aspect is included in at least one aspect. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one aspect” or “in anaspect” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same aspect. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more aspects.

[0078] Embodiments described in the present disclosure may be implemented in wireless networking apparatuses, such as, without limitation, apparatuses utilizing Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM, 2G), GSM EDGE radio access Network (GERAN), General Packet Radio Service (GRPS), Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS, 3G) based on basic wideband-code division multiple access (W-CDMA), high-speed packet access (HSPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced, enhanced LTE (eLTE), 5G New Radio (5G NR), 5G Advance, 6G (and beyond) and 802.1 lax (Wi-Fi 6), among other wireless networking systems. The term ‘eLTE’ here denotes the LTE evolution that connects to a 5G core. LTE is also known as evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access (EUTRA) or as evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network (EUTRAN).

[0079] The present disclosure may use the term “serving network device” to refer to a network node or network device (or a portion thereof) that services a UE. As used herein, the terms “transmit toward,” “transmit to,” “receive from,” and “cooperate with,” (and their variations) include communications that may or may not involve communications through one or more intermediate devices or nodes. The term “acquire” (and its variations) includes acquiring in the first instance or reacquiring after the first instance. The term “connection” may mean a physical connection or a logical connection.

[0080] The present disclosure uses 5G NR as an example of a wireless network and may use smartphones and / or extended reality headsets as an example of UEs. It is intended and shall be understood that such examples are merely illustrative, and the present disclosure is applicable to other wireless networks and user equipment.

[0081] FIG. l isa diagram depicting an example of wireless networking between a network system 100 and a user equipment (UE) 150. The network system 100 may include one or more network nodes 120, one or more servers 110, and / or one or more network equipment 130 (e.g., test equipment). The network nodes 120 will be described in more detail below. As used herein, the term “network apparatus” may refer to any component of the network system 100, such as the server 110, the network node 120, the network equipment 130, any component(s) of the foregoing, and / or any other component(s) of the network system 100. Examples of network apparatuses include, without limitation, apparatuses implementing aspects of 5G NR, among others. The present disclosure describes embodiments related to 5GNR and embodiments thatinvolve aspects defined by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). However, it is contemplated that embodiments relating to other wireless networking technologies are encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0082] The following description provides further details of examples of network nodes. In a 5G NR network, a gNodeB (also known as gNB) may include, e.g., a node that provides new radio (NR) user plane and control plane protocol terminations towards the UE and that is connected via a NG interface to the 5G core (5GC), e.g., according to 3GPP TS 38.300 V16.6.0 (2021-06) section 3.2, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

[0083] A gNB supports various protocol layers, e.g., Layer 1 (LI) - physical layer, Layer 2 (L2), and Layer 3 (L3).

[0084] The layer 2 (L2) of NR is split into the following sublayers: Medium Access Control (MAC), Radio Link Control (RLC), Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) and Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), where, e.g. :o The physical layer offers to the MAC sublayer transport channels; o The MAC sublayer offers to the RLC sublayer logical channels;o The RLC sublayer offers to the PDCP sublayer RLC channels;o The PDCP sublayer offers to the SDAP sublayer radio bearers;o The SDAP sublayer offers to 5GC quality of service (QoS) flows; o Control channels include broadcast control channel (BCCH) and physical control channel (PCCH).

[0085] Layer 3 (L3) includes, e.g., radio resource control (RRC), e.g., according to 3GPP TS 38.300 V16.6.0 (2021-06) section 6, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

[0086] A gNB central unit (gNB-CU) includes, e.g., a logical node hosting, e.g., radio resource control (RRC), service data adaptation protocol (SDAP), and packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) protocols of the gNB or RRC and PDCP protocols of the en-gNB, that controls the operation of one or more gNB distributed units (gNB-DUs). The gNB-CU terminates the Fl interface connected with the gNB-DU. A gNB-CU may also be referred to herein as a CU, a central unit, a centralized unit, or a control unit.

[0087] A gNB Distributed Unit (gNB-DU) includes, e.g., a logical node hosting, e.g., radio link control (RLC), media access control (MAC), and physical (PHY) layers of the gNB or en-gNB, and its operation is partly controlled by the gNB-CU. One gNB-DU supports one or multiple cells. One cell is supported by only one gNB-DU. The gNB-DU terminates the Fl interface connected with the gNB-CU. A gNB-DU may also be referred to herein as DU or a distributed unit.

[0088] A gNB-CU-Control Plane (gNB-CU-CP) includes, e.g., a logical node hosting, e.g., the RRC and the control plane part of the PDCP protocol of the gNB-CU for an en-gNB or a gNB. The gNB-CU-CP terminates the El interface connected with the gNB-CU-User Plane (gNB-CU-UP) and the Fl-C interface connected with the gNB-DU.

[0089] A gNB-CU-User Plane (gNB-CU-UP) includes, e.g., a logical node hosting, e.g., the user plane part of the PDCP protocol of the gNB-CU for an en-gNB, and the user plane part of the PDCP protocol and the SDAP protocol of the gNB-CU for a gNB. The gNB-CU-UP terminates the El interface connected with the gNB-CU-CP and the Fl-U interface connected with the gNB-DU, e.g., according to 3GPP TS 38.401 V16.6.0 (2021-07) section 3.1, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

[0090] As used herein, the term “network node” may refer to any of a gNB, a gNB-CU, a gNB-DU, a gNB-CU-CP, or a gNB-CU-UP, or any combination of them.

[0091] A RAN (radio access network) node or network node such as, e.g., a gNB, gNB-CU, or gNB-DU, or parts thereof, may be implemented using, e.g., an apparatus with at least one processor and / or at least one memory with processor-readable instructions (“program”) configured to support and / or provision and / or process CU and / or DU related functionality and / or features, and / or at least one protocol (sub-)layer of a RAN (radio access network), e.g., layer 2 and / or layer 3. Different functional splits between the central and distributed unit are possible. An example of such an apparatus and components will be described in connection with FIG. 6 below.

[0092] The gNB-CU and gNB-DU parts may, e.g., be co-located or physically separated. The gNB-DU may even be split further, e.g., into two parts, e.g., one including processing equipment and one including an antenna. A central unit (CU) may also be called baseband unit / radio equipment controller / cloud-RAN / virtual-RAN (BBU / REC / C-RAN / V-RAN), open-RAN (0-RAN), or part thereof. A distributed unit (DU) may also be called remote radio head / remote radio unit / radio equipment / radio unit (RRH / RRU / RE / RU), or part thereof. Hereinafter, in various example embodiments of the present disclosure, a network node, which supports at least one of central unit functionality or a layer 3 protocol of a radio access network, may be, e.g., a gNB-CU. Similarly, a network node, which supports at least one of distributed unit functionality or a layer 2 protocol of the radio access network, may be, e.g., a gNB-DU.

[0093] A gNB-CU may support one or multiple gNB-DUs. A gNB-DU may support one or multiple cells and, thus, could support a serving cell for a user equipment (UE) or support a candidate cell for handover, dual connectivity, and / or carrier aggregation, among other procedures.

[0094] The user equipment (UE) 150 may be or include a wireless or mobile device, an apparatus with a radio interface to interact with a RAN (radio access network), a smartphone, an in-vehicle apparatus, an loT device, or a M2M device, among other types of user equipment. Such UE 150 may include: at least one processor; and at least one memory including program code; where the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform certain operations, such as, e.g., RRC connection to the RAN. An example of components of a UE will be described in connection with FIG. 6. In embodiments, the UE 150 may be configured to generate a message (e.g., including a cell ID) to be transmitted via radio towards a RAN (e.g., to reach and communicate with a serving cell). In embodiments, the UE 150 may generate and transmit and receive RRC messages containing one or more RRC PDUs (packet data units). Persons skilled in the art will understand RRC protocol as well as other procedures a UE may perform.

[0095] With continuing reference to FIG. 1, in the example of a 5G NR network, the network system 100 provides one or more cells, which define a coverage area of the network system 100. As described above, the network system 100 may include a gNB of a 5G NR network or may include any other apparatus configured to control radio communication and manage radio resources within a cell. As used herein, the term “resource” may refer to radio resources, such as a resource block (RB), a physical resource block (PRB), a radio frame, a subframe, a time slot, a sub-band, a frequency region, a sub-carrier, a beam, etc. In embodiments, the network node 120 may be called a base station.

[0096] FIG. 1 provides an example and is merely illustrative of a network system 100 and a UE 150. Persons skilled in the art will understand that the network system 100 includes components not illustrated in FIG. 1 and will understand that other user equipment may be in communication with the network system 100.

[0097] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of example components of the network system 100 of FIG. 1. A 5GNR network may be described as an example of the network system 100, and it is intended that aspects of the following description shall be applicable to other types of network systems, as well. The network system may operate in accordance with the signals and connections shown in FIG. 1 such that the UE 150 is in communication with the network system 100 through the radio access network 225. Additionally, the network system may be divided into user plane components and functions and control plane components and functions, as shown and described herein. Unless indicated otherwise, the terms “component”, “function”, and “service” may be used interchangeably herein, and they may refer to and be implemented by instructions executed by one or more processors.

[0098] Example functions of the components are described below. The example functions are merely illustrative, and it shall be understood that additional operations and functions may be performed by the components described herein. Additionally, the connections between components may be virtual connections over service-based interfaces such that any component may communicate with any other component. In this manner, any component may act as a service “producer,” for any other component that is a service “consumer,” to provide services for network functions.

[0099] For example, a core network 210 is described in the control plane of the network system. The core network 210 may include an authentication server function (AUSF) 211, an access and mobility management function (AMF) 212, and a session management function (SMF) 213. The core network 210 may also include a network slice selection function (NSSF) 214, a network exposure function (NEF) 215, a network repository function (NRF) 216, and a unified data management function (UDM) 217, which may include a uniform data repository (UDR) 224.

[0100] Additional components and functions of the core network 210 may include an application function 218, policy control function (PCF) 219, network data analytics function (NWDAF) 220, analytics data repository function (ADRF) 221, management data analytics function (MDAF) 222, and operations and management function (0AM) 223.

[0101] The user plane includes the UE 150, a radio access network (RAN) 225, a user plane function (UPF) 226, and a data network (DN) 227. The RAN 225 may include one or more components described in connection with FIG. 1, such as one or more network nodes. However, the RAN 225 may not be limited to such components. The UPF 226 provides connection for data being transmitted over the RAN 225. The DN 226 identifies services from service providers, Internet access, and third party services, for example.

[0102] The AMF 212 processes connection and mobility tasks. The AUSF 211 receives authentication requests from the AMF 212 and interacts with UDM 217 to authenticate and validate network responses for determination of successful authentication. The SMF 213 conducts packet data unit (PDU) session management, as well as manages session context with the UPF 226.

[0103] The NSSF 214 may select a network slicing instance (NSI) and determine the allowed network slice selection assistance information (NSSAI). This selection and determination is utilized to set the AMF 212 to provide service to the UE 150. The NEF 215 secures access to network services for third parties to create specialized network services. TheNRF 216 acts as a repository to store network functions to allow the functions to register with and discover each other.

[0104] The UDM 217 generates authentication vectors for use by the AUSF 211 and ADM 212 and provides user identification handling. The UDM 217 may be connected to the UDR 224 which stores data associated with authentication, applications, or the like. The AF 218 provides application services to a user (e.g., streaming services, etc.). The PCF 219 provides policy control functionality. For example, the PCF 219 may assist in network slicing and mobility management, as well as provide quality of service (QoS) and charging functionality.

[0105] The NWDAF 220 collects data (e.g., from the UE 150 and the network system) to perform network analytics and provide insight to functions that utilize the analytics in the providing of services. The ADRF 221 allows the storage, retrieval, and removal of data and analytics by consumers. The MDAF 222 provides additional data analytics services for network functions. The 0AM 223 provides provisioning and management processing functions to manage elements in or connected to the network (e.g., UE 150, network nodes, etc.).

[0106] FIG. 2 is merely an example of components of a network system, and variations are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure. In embodiments, the network system may include other components not illustrated in FIG. 2. In embodiments, the network system may not include every component illustrated in FIG. 2. In embodiments, the components and connections may be implemented with different connections than those illustrated in FIG. 2. Such and other embodiments are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0107] A procedure for a UE to establish communications with a target cell is referred to as random access procedure. Random access procedure may be used for initial access, small data transmissions in inactive and transition from RRC Inactive to RRC Connected, as well as in beam failure recovery, connection re-establishment, handover, and cell addition, among other procedures which persons skilled in the art will recognize.

[0108] Two types of random access procedures include contention-based random access (CBRA) and contention-free random access (CFRA). FIG. 3 is a diagram of an example of a contention-based random access (CBRA) procedure. In the illustrated example, the signals include a random access preamble (MSG1) transmitted by the UE 350 towards the network node 310 (e.g., gNodeB, or part thereof), a random access response (MSG2) transmitted from the network node 310 towards the UE 350, a schedule transmission (MSG3) transmitted from the UE 350 towards the network node 310, and a contention resolution (MSG4) transmitted from the network node 310 towards the UE 350.

[0109] For MSG1, the UE 350 selects a usable random access preamble based on information elements in a signal synchronization block (SSB). The UE 350 sends the random access preamble (MSG1) towards the network node 310 using a specific time and frequency resource known as random access occasion (RO). The UE 350 also provides an identity, called random access radio network temporary identity (RA-RNTI), to the network so that the network can address it in the next step.

[0110] For MSG2, the network node 310 detects the preamble, calculates various quantities, and sends a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) uplink (UL) grant towards the UE 350. This is called the random access response (RAR), which is sent as MSG2 addressed to the UE 350 with the relevant RA-RNTI and indicates to the UE 350 where in frequency and when in time it can transmit MSG3 on the PUSCH.[OHl] For MSG3, in response to receiving the MSG2 from the network node 310, the UE 350 sends MSG3 using the UL grant provided in the RAR. Because the RAR provides a time resource allocation, the UE 350 sends MSG3 towards the network node 310 at a timing specified by the time resource allocation and is a scheduled transmission. This MSG3 may be called a radio resource control (RRC) connection request message.

[0112] For MSG4, the network node 310 may send MSG4 towards the UE 350 for contention resolution. Contention resolution may operate in the manner specified by 3 GPP for 5G NR. After the random access procedure, assuming contention resolution is resolved favorably, the UE 350 becomes connected to the network node 310. After establishing a connection, various procedures would be handled by a gNB-CU in accordance with the CU-DU split. Other aspects of contention-based random access (CBRA) will be understood by persons skilled in the art.

[0113] Another type of random access procedure is contention-free random access (CFRA) (not shown). In CFRA (not shown), the network node 310 transmits an allocated random access preamble towards the UE 350. The UE 350 receives the allocated random access preamble and sends the random access preamble to the network node 310 in a random access request as MSG1. Then, MSG2 and MSG3 are similar to those described in connection with CBRA. No conflict resolution is needed in CFRA based on use of an allocated random access preamble. Other aspects of contention-free random access (CFRA) will be understood by persons skilled in the art.

[0114] As mentioned above, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the present disclosure relates to various approaches for energy savings and system information for cells having defined geographical sections.

[0115] One way to provide energy savings is to reduce the amount of signals networks transmit to UEs. Networks may transmit system information to UEs in system information blocks (SIBs), which can be broadcasted to the cells at regular intervals or transmitted on demand. For instance, the following SIBs can be used:

[0116] SIB1 - contains details related to on-demand system information requests such as whether a given SIB is broadcast or only available on-demand, and includes information related to scheduling of the remaining SIBs.

[0117] SIB2 - contains cell re-selection information common for intra-frequency, interfrequency, and / or inter-RAT cell re-selection (i.e. applicable for more than one type of cell reselection but not necessarily all) as well as intra-frequency cell re-selection information other than neighboring cell related.

[0118] SIB3 - contains neighboring cell related information relevant only for intra-frequency cell re-selection. The IE includes cells with specific re-selection parameters as well as exclude-listed cells.

[0119] SIB4 - contains information relevant for inter-frequency cell re-selection (i.e. information about other NR frequencies and inter-frequency neighboring cells relevant for cell re-selection), which can also be used for NR idle / inactive measurements. The IE includes cell re-selection parameters common for a frequency as well as cell specific re-selection parameters.

[0120] SIB5 - contains information relevant only for inter-RAT cell re-selection i.e. information about E-UTRA frequencies and E-UTRAs neighboring cells relevant for cell reselection. The IE includes cell re-selection parameters common for a frequency.

[0121] In these examples, various SIBs, e.g., SIB2, SIB3, SIB4, and SIB5, include information related to mobility.

[0122] FIG. 4 is a diagram of a cell having multiple neighboring cells. The cell in which the UE 410 is within is referenced by “serving cell #0.” The neighboring cells are referenced by “cell #1,” “cell #2,” “cell #3,” “cell #4,” “cell #5,” and “cell #6.” In some situations, such as in a Non-Terrestrial Network (NTW) where the cell is large (e.g., hundreds of kilometers in diameter), the UE 410 may not need the system information for all of the neighboring cells “cell #1,” “cell #2,” “cell #3,” “cell #4,” “cell #5,” and “cell #6.” Thus, there may be several cells where the system information would not be need by the UE 410. For instance, in the diagram shown in FIG. 4, since the UE 410 is only geographically neighboring or adjacent “cell #1” and “cell #2,” the UE 410 may only need system or mobility information related to “cell #1” and “cell #2.” In this situation, the system information related to “cell #1” and “cell#2” may be considered to be relevant to the UE, and the system information related to “cell #3,” “cell #4,” “cell #5,” and “cell #6” may be considered to be irrelevant to the UE.

[0123] As used herein, when describing a nearby cell, for instance, the term “adjacent” or “neighboring” can mean overlapping, in contact with, or within a particular distance from (e.g., within 5km, or another distance).

[0124] FIGS. 5-11 will now be described. In summary, FIG. 5 shows operations for communicating system information at a high level, and various embodiments and variations for such operations will be described in connection with FIGS. 6-11.

[0125] Referring now to FIG. 5, there is shown an example of operations for communicating system information based on geographic sections defined in a cell. The operations are performed by the components shown at the top of FIG. 5, which include a user equipment (UE) and a radio access network (RAN) node (e.g., network node, gNB). Such components may be, for example, the same components described in connection with FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 or otherwise described above.

[0126] At operation 510, the RAN node transmits, to the UE, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell, and the UE receives, from the RAN node, the information indicating the plurality of geographic sections within a cell. Various ways of defining geographic sections within a cell will be described in connection with FIG. 6. For now, it is sufficient to note that a geographic section within a cell may be defined using one or more of: geographic coordinate(s), angle(s) relative to a reference point, three-dimensional coordinate(s), and / or physical cell identities (PCIs) of one or more neighboring cells.

[0127] At operation 520, the UE determines a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located. For example, a UE may make such a determination using a Global Navigation Satellite System ( GNSS ) and / or using a location management function (LMF) of the network, among other possibilities, and using the defined geographic sections provided in operation 510.

[0128] At operation 530, the UE transmits, to the RAN node, a message that includes an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and that includes a request for system information for the geographic section, and the RAN node receives the message from the UE. Various ways for the UE to indicate its geographic section will be described in connection with FIG. 7. For now, it is sufficient to note that the UE may indicate its geographic section using random access channel (RACH) occasions, RACH preambles, time slots, accessing a narrow cell within a larger cell, and / or combinations of these methods.

[0129] Additionally, at operation 530, the UE may request various amounts of system information. For example, various embodiments of the UE requesting mobility information are described with connection with FIG. 8, and include using random access channel (RACH) occasions, RACH preambles, time slots, accessing a narrow cell within a larger cell, and / or combinations of these methods.

[0130] As described later in connection with FIG. 9, a UE may request additional mobility information from the RAN after the UE moves to a different geographic section within the cell, or after a predetermined amount of time elapses since the previous request.

[0131] At operation 540, the RAN node receives the message from the UE including the indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, or determines the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located. As with operation 530, various ways of accomplishing such a determination are contemplated, such as, without limitation, the RAN receiving information transmitted from the UE based on the UE accessing a narrow, pencil beam covering its geographic position within the cell.

[0132] At operation 540, the RAN also determines the information that is relevant to the UE based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0133] At operation 550, the RAN node communicates system information to the UE, and the UE receives the system information from the UE. The RAN node may communicate the system information in various ways, which will be described below in connection with FIG.10. For now, it is sufficient to note that the RAN node may transmit dedicated signaling to the UE, may broadcast system information, may communicate clustered information, and / or may preconfigure system information blocks based on geographic sections, among other possibilities.

[0134] The operations of FIG. 5 are merely examples, and variations are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure. As an example of a variation, the UE may not indicate the geographic section within the cell which it is located in, and the network may determine which geographic section within the cell the UE is located in, e.g., using a location management function, among other possibilities. For example, in such a variation, a method in a user equipment (UE) may include: transmitting, to a network, a message including a request for mobility information relevant to the UE, wherein the UE is located in a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; and receiving, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located. In such a variation, a method in a network includes: receiving, from a user equipment (UE), a message including a request for mobility information relevantto the UE, wherein the UE is located in a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; determining that the UE is located in the geographic section within the cell; and transmitting, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0135] In embodiments, the operations may include others not illustrated in FIG. 5. In embodiments, the operations may be performed by other network functions not illustrated in FIG. 5. Such and other embodiments are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0136] With particular reference to FIG. 6, several examples are shown regarding how a network may provide defined geographic sections within a cell, which is generally indicated as operation 610.

[0137] One example included within operation 610 is defining geographic sections using geographic coordinates within a cell, and is indicated as operation 620. In various embodiments, the network may define the boundaries of the geographic section using geographic coordinates at the vertices of the boundary of the geographic section. In various embodiments, geographic coordinates may define two points along the circumference of the cell, which together with the center of the cell, delimits a geographic section of the cell.

[0138] Another example included within operation 610 is utilizing angles relative to a reference point within the cell, and is indicated as operation 630. Here, the geographic sections of the cell may be defined using angles relative to a reference point of the cell (e.g., the center of the cell), such as using two angles that indicate the beginning and ending angles of the geographic section. For example, if a geographic section is defined using angles relative to a reference point (e.g., center of a cell), angles al, a2, and a3 may define three geographic sections: geographic section between 0 degrees (north) and al degrees in the cell, geographic section between al degrees and a2 degrees in the cell, and geographic section between a2 degrees and a3 degrees in the cell. The angles are relative to a cell reference point, which typically can be the center of the cell. Based on a UE location determined using GNSS or a LMF, and together with the location of the reference point (e.g., center of cell) and 0 degrees (north), the UE can determine its angle within the cell to determine which geographic section within the cell it is located in.

[0139] A third example included within operation 610 is by utilizing three-dimensional (3D) coordinates within a cell, and is indicated as operation 640. In this example, the network maps the cell using reference points for various geographic sections within the cell. The reference points can be indicated using 3D coordinates, for example, such as latitude, longitude,and altitude. Here, the UE can transmit its location within the cell to the network based on the reference point that the UE is closest to. Thus, a UE may determine its location and altitude (e.g., using a GNSS or LMF, etc) and determine three-dimensional distances from its 3D location to the reference points.

[0140] Another example included within operation 610 is utilizing a group of physical cell IDs (PCI) of neighboring cells, and is indicated as operation 650. Here, each group includes at least one PCI, where each PCI represents a different area in the cell. In this example, if the UE measures at least one PCI of a neighboring cell, the UE may determine that it is in a geographic section adjacent those neighboring cell(s).

[0141] The examples of FIG. 6 are merely illustrative, and variations and other embodiments are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0142] Referring now to FIGS. 7 and 8, several examples are shown regarding how a UE may transmit a signal to the network indicating which geographic section of the cell the UE is in, which is generally indicated as operation 710 (FIG. 7), and how the UE requests mobility information from the network, which is generally indicated as operation 810 (FIG. 8).

[0143] A first example included within operation 710 is the UE using random access channel (RACH) occasion to indicate its geographic section within the cell, and is referenced as operation 720. In this example, the UE utilizes a RACH occasion, which relates to a segment of time and / or frequency, to indicate a particular geographic section of the cell within which the UE is located. Similarly, with regard to operation 810 of FIG. 8, the UE may request mobility information from the network utilizing this method, which is indicated as operation 820.

[0144] Another example included within operation 710 is the UE using different RACH preambles to indicate its geographic section within the cell, and is referenced as operation 730. Here, the UE utilizes a particular preamble to indicate a particular geographic section of the cell within which the UE is located. Similarly, with regard to operation 810 of FIG. 8, the UE may request mobility information from the network utilizing this method, which is indicated as operation 830.

[0145] The next example included within operation 710 is the UE utilizing different periods of time to indicate its geographic section within the cell, and is referenced as operation 740. Here, the UE uses different associations of time periods geographic sections to indicate a particular geographic section of the cell within which the UE is located. Similarly, with regard to operation 810 of FIG. 8, the UE may request mobility information from the network utilizing this method, which is indicated as operation 840.

[0146] Additionally, with regard to operation 710, the UE can indicate its geographic section within the cell using any combination of operations 720, 230, and / or 740, and is referenced as operation 750. Further, with regard to operation 810, the UE can request mobility information from the network using any combination of operations 820, 830, and / or 840, and is referenced as operation 850.

[0147] Another example included within operation 710 is the UE accessing a narrow, pencil beam cell deployed by the network, and is referenced as operation 760. Here, the UE accesses a particular beam that covers its geographic position within the cell. Similarly, with regard to operation 810, the UE may request mobility information from the network utilizing this method, which is indicated as operation 860.

[0148] The examples of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are merely illustrative, and variations and other embodiments are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0149] Referring now to FIG. 9, a flow chart is shown indicating possible situations after the UE requests mobility information from the network 810. In one instance, the UE moves to a different geographic section within the cell, which is indicated as operation 910. Since, in accordance with disclosed embodiments, the information requested by the UE is specific to the geographic section of the cell within which the UE is located, when the UE moves to a different section within the cell, the UE may need different mobility information from the network. Here, the UE transmits a request to the network for new mobility information, which is indicated as operation 930. The request may be transmitted in a (second) message, which may be a messag3 of a random access procedure (e.g., FIG. 3), or may be a message transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0150] In some situations, the UE remains in the geographic section within the cell from which the UE originally requested mobility information such that additional mobility information may not be necessary. Further, the UE can remain in the geographic section for a predetermined amount of time (e.g., three hours) since the previous request for mobility information was made, which is indicated as operation 920. Here, after the predetermined amount of time has elapsed, one option is for the UE to request new mobility information from the network, which is indicated as operation 930. In this instance, the UE may request a particular SIB or SIBs, or the UE may request only relevant mobility information without expressly requesting a particular SIB. Another option is if the predetermined amount of time is set to infinity. Here, in operation 940, the UE does not request additional mobility information from the network. In embodiments, if the UE is in a predetermined geographic section of the cell, the predetermined time is set to infinity. In operation 930, as mentionedearlier, the request may be transmitted in a (second) message, which may be a messag3 of a random access procedure (e.g., FIG. 3), or may be a message transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0151] The examples of FIG. 9 are merely illustrative, and variations and other embodiments are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0152] With particular reference to FIG. 10, several examples are shown regarding how a network may transmit relevant information to a UE, which is generally indicated as operation 1010, in response to receiving a request from the UE.

[0153] One example included within operation 1010 is transmitting dedicated signaling to the UE, and is indicated as operation 1020. Here, the network sends a dedicated signal to the UE including only the relevant mobility information based on the UE’s geographic location within the cell. The relevant mobility information may include, for example system information of neighboring cells adjacent to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0154] Another example included within operation 1010 is by broadcasting SIBs, as indicated as operation 1030. Here, the network indicates what information is in the SIB, such as for which geographic section(s) the information is relevant by referring to the geographic section ID, or to the RACH occasion (RO) / preamble used by the UE for the request. In this latter example, it may be useful for the UE to monitor for all RO / preambles related to the geographic section for which it requested system information. A benefit of broadcasting SIBs is that multiple UEs may request on-demand SIB from different geographic sections within a cell, and the network can respond to such requests with a single broadcast of SIBs that includes all of the relevant system information for such geographic sections. Moreover, if the network receives several SIB on-demand requests for different geographic sections from multiple UEs, the network may respond to all of these requests at once via broadcasting SIBs. For instance, if the cell includes four geographic sections, and there is are UEs in three geographic sections that request a SIB on-demand, the network can broadcast the relevant SIBs for the three geographic sections at once. Here, the system information would include geographic area identifier such that each UE can determine which information is relevant to itself.

[0155] Operation 1040 is another example included within operation 1010 and involves clustering together information related to mobility. Such a resource does not translate into a particular SIB, but would include all mobility information that is available to be sent by the network. For example, if inter-frequency and intra-frequency mobility information are both relevant for the same geographic section, then both inter-frequency and intra-frequencymobility information may be clustered together and transmitted by the network. Other examples are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0156] A fourth example included within operation 1010 is transmitting preconfigured SIBs to UEs that request that particular information, and is indicated as operation 1050. In this example, the network may have preconfigured SIBs that are relevant for the different geographic areas within the cell, and can transmit the preconfigured SIBs to a particular UE when at least some of the information included in the preconfigured SIB or SIBs is requested by the UE.

[0157] The examples of FIG. 10 are merely illustrative, and variations and other embodiments are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0158] With reference to FIG. 11, when the network transmits relevant information to a UE, as indicated by operation 1010, the information may not include all SIBs, as some of the SIBs may not be relevant. However, unless otherwise indicated, the UE may not know whether a particular SIB was not received because it was not transmitted by the network (e.g., it is not relevant to the geographic section of the cell which the UE is in), or because there are poor signal conditions which prevented a particular SIB from being transmitted to the UE.

[0159] One embodiment for when a network does not transmit all SIBs, indicated by operation 1110, is for the network transmission to include explicit information that a particular SIB is not relevant. Such information would allow the UE to determine whether the UE received all of the information that was transmitted by the network.

[0160] Another embodiment for when a network does not transmit all SIBs, indicated by operation 1120, is when the network transmission does not include explicit information regarding the irrelevance of a particular SIB.

[0161] The examples of FIG. 11 are merely illustrative, and variations and other embodiments are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0162] Referring now to FIG. 12, there is shown a block diagram of example components of a UE or a network apparatus. The apparatus includes an electronic storage (e.g., non-transitory processor-readable medium) 1210, a processor 1220, a memory 1250, and a network interface 1240. The various components may be communicatively coupled with each other. The processor 1220 may be and may include any type of processor, such as a single-core central processing unit (CPU), a multi-core CPU, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a System-on-Chip (SoC), or any other type of processor. The memory 1250 may be a volatile type of memory, e.g., RAM, or a non-volatile type of memory, e.g., NAND flash memory. The memory 1250 includes processor-readable instructions that are executable by the processor1220 to cause the apparatus to perform various operations, including those mentioned herein, such as the operations of FIGS. 3-11.

[0163] The electronic storage 1210 may be and include any type of electronic storage used for storing data, such as hard disk drive, solid state drive, and / or optical disc, among other types of electronic storage. The electronic storage 1210 stores processor-readable instructions for causing the apparatus to perform its operations and stores data associated with such operations, such as storing data relating to 5G NR standards, among other data. The network interface 1240 may implement wireless networking technologies such as 5G NR and / or other wireless networking technologies.

[0164] The components shown in FIG. 12 are merely examples, and persons skilled in the art will understand that an apparatus includes other components not illustrated and may include multiples of any of the illustrated components. Such and other embodiments are contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0165] Further embodiments of the present disclosure include the following examples. In the following, any “means” may be implemented by at least one processor and processorexecutable instructions, unless the context indicates otherwise. Any “means” for receiving or transmitting may be implemented by a transceiver. The notation Example n.x refers to any Example having a value for n and a value for x.

[0166] Example 1.1. A method in a user equipment (UE), comprising:receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;transmitting, to the network, a message comprising an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; andreceiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0167] Example 1.2. The method of Example 1.1,wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, andwherein the transmitting the message to the network comprises transmitting using a RACH occasion from a group, of the plurality of groups, which corresponds to the geographic section in the cell in which the UE is located.

[0168] Example 1.3. The method of Example 1.1 or 1.2,wherein different random access channel (RACH) preambles, of a plurality of RACH preambles, correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, andwherein the transmitting the message to the network comprises transmitting a RACH preamble, of the plurality of RACH preambles, which corresponds to the geographic section in the cell in which the UE is located.

[0169] Example 1.4. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.3, further comprising: transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0170] Example 1.5. The method of Example 1.4, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0171] Example 1.6. The method of Example 1.4, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0172] Example 1.7. The method of Example 1.4,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second message comprises an indication of the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0173] Example 1.8. The method of Example 1.4,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0174] Example 1.9. The method of Example 1.8, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0175] Example 1.10. The method of Example 1.8 or 1.9, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0176] Example 1.11. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.3, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0177] Example 1.12. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0178] Example 1.13. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0179] Example 1.14. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0180] Example 1.15. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.14, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0181] Example 1.16. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.15,wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0182] Example 1.17. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.16,wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0183] Example 1.18. The method of Example 1.17,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0184] Example 1.19. The method of Example 1.18, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the oneor more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0185] Example 1.20. The method of Example 1.17,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0186] Example 1.21. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.20, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0187] Example 1.22. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.20, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0188] Example 1.23. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.22, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0189] Example 1.24. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.23, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0190] Example 1.25. The method of any one of Examples 1.1-1.24, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB based on a cell that is adjacent to the geographic section with the cell in which the UE is located.

[0191] Example 1.26. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 1.1- Example 1.25.

[0192] Example 1.27. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 1.1- Example 1.25.

[0193] Example 2.1. An apparatus in a user equipment (UE), comprising:means for receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;means for determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;means for transmitting, to the network, a message comprising an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; andmeans for receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0194] Example 2.2. The apparatus of Example 2.1,wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, andwherein the means for transmitting the message to the network comprises means for transmitting using a RACH occasion from a group, of the plurality of groups, which corresponds to the geographic section in the cell in which the UE is located.

[0195] Example 2.3. The apparatus of Example 2.1 or 2.2,wherein different random access channel (RACH) preambles, of a plurality of RACH preambles, correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, andwherein the means for transmitting the message to the network comprises means for transmitting a RACH preamble, of the plurality of RACH preambles, which corresponds to the geographic section in the cell in which the UE is located.

[0196] Example 2.4. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.3, further comprising: means for transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0197] Example 2.5. The apparatus of Example 2.4, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0198] Example 2.6. The apparatus of Example 2.4, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0199] Example 2.7. The apparatus of Example 2.4,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second message comprises an indication of the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0200] Example 2.8. The apparatus of Example 2.4,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0201] Example 2.9. The apparatus of Example 2.8, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0202] Example 2.10. The apparatus of Example 2.8 or 2.9, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0203] Example 2.11. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.3, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0204] Example 2.12. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0205] Example 2.13. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0206] Example 2.14. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0207] Example 2.15. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.14, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0208] Example 2.16. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.15,wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0209] Example 2.17. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.16,wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0210] Example 2.18. The apparatus of Example 2.17,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0211] Example 2.19. The apparatus of Example 2.18, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0212] Example 2.20. The apparatus of Example 2.17,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises means for receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0213] Example 2.21. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.20, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0214] Example 2.22. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.20, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0215] Example 2.23. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.22, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0216] Example 2.24. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.23, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0217] Example 2.25. The apparatus of any one of Examples 2.1-2.24, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB based on a cell that is adjacent to the geographic section with the cell in which the UE is located.

[0218] Example 3.1. A method in a network, comprising:transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;receiving, from the UE, a message comprising an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; andtransmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0219] Example 3.2. The method of Example 3.1,wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections,wherein the receiving the message from the UE comprises receiving the message a RACH occasion from a group of the plurality of groups,the method further comprising: determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic location corresponding to the group, of the plurality of groups, which contains the RACH occasion used for transmitting the message.

[0220] Example 3.3. The method of Example 3.1 or 3.2,wherein different random access channel (RACH) preambles, of a plurality of RACH preambles, correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, wherein the receiving the message from the UE comprises receiving a RACH preamble, of the plurality of RACH preambles,the method further comprising: determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic location corresponding to the received RACH preamble.

[0221] Example 3.4. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.3, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0222] Example 3.5. The method of Example 3.4, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0223] Example 3.6. The method of Example 3.4, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0224] Example 3.7. The method of Example 3.4,wherein the second message comprises an indication of a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0225] Example 3.8. The method of Example 3.4, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0226] Example 3.9. The method of Example 3.8, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0227] Example 3.10. The method of Example 3.8 or 3.9, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0228] Example 3.11. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.3, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0229] Example 3.12. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0230] Example 3.13. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0231] Example 3.14. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0232] Example 3.15. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.14, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0233] Example 3.16. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.15,wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0234] Example 3.17. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.16,wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein the system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0235] Example 3.18. The method of Example 3.17,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0236] Example 3.19. The method of Example 3.18, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0237] Example 3.20. The method of Example 3.17,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0238] Example 3.21. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.20, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0239] Example 3.22. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.20, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0240] Example 3.23. The method of any one of Examples 3.1-3.22, wherein the method further comprises determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0241] Example 3.24. The method of Example 3.23, wherein the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0242] Example 3.25. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 3.1- Example 3.24.

[0243] Example 3.26. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 3.1- Example 3.24.

[0244] Example 4.1. An apparatus in a network, comprising:means for transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;means for receiving, from the UE, a message comprising an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; andmeans for transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0245] Example 4.2. The apparatus of Example 4.1,wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections,wherein the means for receiving the message from the UE comprises means for receiving the message a RACH occasion from a group of the plurality of groups,the apparatus further comprising: means for determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic location corresponding to the group, of the plurality of groups, which contains the RACH occasion used for transmitting the message.

[0246] Example 4.3. The apparatus of Example 4.1 or 4.2,wherein different random access channel (RACH) preambles, of a plurality of RACH preambles, correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, wherein the means for receiving the message from the UE comprises means for receiving a RACH preamble, of the plurality of RACH preambles,the apparatus further comprising: means for determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic location corresponding to the received RACH preamble.

[0247] Example 4.4. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.3, further comprising: means for receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0248] Example 4.5. The apparatus of Example 4.4, wherein the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

[0249] Example 4.6. The apparatus of Example 4.4, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0250] Example 4.7. The apparatus of Example 4.4,wherein the second message comprises an indication of a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0251] Example 4.8. The apparatus of Example 4.4, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0252] Example 4.9. The apparatus of Example 4.8, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0253] Example 4.10. The apparatus of Example 4.8 or 4.9, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0254] Example 4.11. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.3, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0255] Example 4.12. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0256] Example 4.13. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0257] Example 4.14. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0258] Example 4.15. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.14, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0259] Example 4.16. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.15,wherein the means for transmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0260] Example 4.17. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.16,wherein the means for transmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein the system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0261] Example 4.18. The apparatus of Example 4.17,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0262] Example 4.19. The apparatus of Example 4.18, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0263] Example 4.20. The apparatus of Example 4.17,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises means for transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0264] Example 4.21. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.20, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0265] Example 4.22. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.20, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0266] Example 4.23. The apparatus of any one of Examples 4.1-4.22, wherein the apparatus further comprises means for determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0267] Example 4.24. The apparatus of Example 4.23, wherein the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0268] Example 5.1. A method in a user equipment (UE), comprising:receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell, wherein each geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections is defined by at least one identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the respective geographic section;determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;transmitting, to the network, a message comprising an indication of geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for at least the geographic section, wherein the geographic section is indicated by at least one identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andreceiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0269] Example 5.2. The method of Example 5.1, further comprising: transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0270] Example 5.3. The method of Example 5.2, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0271] Example 5.4. The method of Example 5.2, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0272] Example 5.5. The method of Example 5.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for a different neighboring cell.

[0273] Example 5.6. The method of Example 5.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the neighboring cell.

[0274] Example 5.7. The method of Example 5.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0275] Example 5.8. The method of Example 5.6 or 5.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0276] Example 5.9. The method of Example 5.7, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the preconfigured time duration is infinity.

[0277] Example 5.10. The method of Example 5.7, wherein if the neighboring cell is a predetermined cell, the preconfigured time duration is infinity.

[0278] Example 5.11. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0279] Example 5.12. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0280] Example 5.13. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0281] Example 5.14. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of the neighboring cell.

[0282] Example 5.15. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.14,wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the neighboring cell, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0283] Example 5.16. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.15,wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the neighboring cell, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0284] Example 5.17. The method of Example 5.16, wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for the neighboring cell.

[0285] Example 5.18. The method of Example 5.17, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the neighboring cell.

[0286] Example 5.19. The method of Example 5.18,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the neighboring cell, wherein the receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the neighboring cell.

[0287] Example 5.20. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.19, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0288] Example 5.21. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.20, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the neighboring cell.

[0289] Example 5.22. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.21, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell.

[0290] Example 5.23. The method of any one of Examples 5.1-5.22, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0291] Example 5.24. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 5.1- Example 5.23.

[0292] Example 5.25. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 5.1- Example 5.23.

[0293] Example 6.1. An apparatus in a user equipment (UE), comprising:means for receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell, wherein each geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections is defined by at least one identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the respective geographic section;means for determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;means for transmitting, to the network, a message comprising an indication of geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for at least the geographic section, wherein the geographic section is indicated by at least one identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andmeans for receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0294] Example 6.2. The apparatus of Example 6.1, further comprising: means for transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0295] Example 6.3. The apparatus of Example 6.2, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0296] Example 6.4. The apparatus of Example 6.2, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0297] Example 6.5. The apparatus of Example 6.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for a different neighboring cell.

[0298] Example 6.6. The apparatus of Example 6.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the neighboring cell.

[0299] Example 6.7. The apparatus of Example 6.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0300] Example 6.8. The apparatus of Example 6.6 or 6.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0301] Example 6.9. The apparatus of Example 6.7, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the preconfigured time duration is infinity.

[0302] Example 6.10. The apparatus of Example 6.7, wherein if the neighboring cell is a predetermined cell, the preconfigured time duration is infinity.

[0303] Example 6.11. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0304] Example 6.12. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0305] Example 6.13. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0306] Example 6.14. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of the neighboring cell.

[0307] Example 6.15. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.14,wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the neighboring cell, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0308] Example 6.16. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.15,wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the neighboring cell, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0309] Example 6.17. The apparatus of Example 6.16, wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for the neighboring cell.

[0310] Example 6.18. The apparatus of Example 6.17, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the neighboring cell.

[0311] Example 6.19. The apparatus of Example 6.18,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the neighboring cell, wherein the means for receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises means for receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the neighboring cell.

[0312] Example 6.20. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.19, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0313] Example 6.21. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.20, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the neighboring cell.

[0314] Example 6.22. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.21, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell.

[0315] Example 6.23. The apparatus of any one of Examples 6.1-6.22, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0316] Example 7.1. A method in a network, comprising:transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell, wherein each geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections is defined by an identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the respective geographic section;receiving, from the UE, a message comprising an indication of a geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the geographic section is indicated by the identity of at least oneneighboring cell that is adjacent to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located;determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the identity of the at least one neighboring cell; and transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0317] Example 7.2. The method of Example 7.1, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0318] Example 7.3. The method of Example 7.2, wherein the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

[0319] Example 7.4. The method of Example 7.2, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0320] Example 7.5. The method of Example 7.2,wherein the second message comprises an indication of a second geographic section within the cell, wherein the second geographic section is indicated by the identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for a different neighboring cell.

[0321] Example 7.6. The method of Example 7.2,wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the neighboring cell.

[0322] Example 7.7. The method of Example 7.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0323] Example 7.8. The method of Example 7.6 or 7.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0324] Example 7.9. The method of Example 7.1 or 7.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0325] Example 7.10. The method of Example 7.7, wherein if the neighboring cell is a predetermined cell, the preconfigured time duration is infinity.

[0326] Example 7.11. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0327] Example 7.12. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0328] Example 7.13. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0329] Example 7.14. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of the neighboring cell.

[0330] Example 7.15. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.14,wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the neighboring cell, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0331] Example 7.16. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.15,wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein system information, for the neighboring cell, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0332] Example 7.17. The method of Example 7.16, wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for the neighboring cell.

[0333] Example 7.18. The method of Example 7.17, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the neighboring cell.

[0334] Example 7.19. The method of Example 7.18,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the neighboring cell, wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the neighboring cell.

[0335] Example 7.20. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.19, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0336] Example 7.21. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.20, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting system information determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the neighboring cell.

[0337] Example 7.22. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.21, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting a particular SIB determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell.

[0338] Example 7.23. The method of any one of Examples 7.1-7.22, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting a particular SIB determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0339] Example 7.24. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 7.1- Example 7.23.

[0340] Example 7.25. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 7.1- Example 7.23.

[0341] Example 8.1. An apparatus in a network, comprising:means for transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell, wherein each geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections is defined by an identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the respective geographic section;means for receiving, from the UE, a message comprising an indication of a geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the geographic section is indicated by the identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located;means for determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the identity of the at least one neighboring cell; andmeans for transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0342] Example 8.2. The apparatus of Example 8.1, further comprising: means for receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0343] Example 8.3. The apparatus of Example 8.2, wherein the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

[0344] Example 8.4. The apparatus of Example 8.2, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0345] Example 8.5. The apparatus of Example 8.2,wherein the second message comprises an indication of a second geographic section within the cell, wherein the second geographic section is indicated by the identity of at least one neighboring cell that is adjacent to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for a different neighboring cell.

[0346] Example 8.6. The apparatus of Example 8.2,wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the neighboring cell.

[0347] Example 8.7. The apparatus of Example 8.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0348] Example 8.8. The apparatus of Example 8.6 or 8.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0349] Example 8.9. The apparatus of Example 8.1 or 8.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0350] Example 8.10. The apparatus of Example 8.7, wherein if the neighboring cell is a predetermined cell, the preconfigured time duration is infinity.

[0351] Example 8.11. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0352] Example 8.12. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0353] Example 8.13. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0354] Example 8.14. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of the neighboring cell.

[0355] Example 8.15. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.14,wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the neighboring cell, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0356] Example 8.16. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.15,wherein the means for transmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein system information, for the neighboring cell, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0357] Example 8.17. The apparatus of Example 8.16, wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for the neighboring cell.

[0358] Example 8.18. The apparatus of Example 8.17, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the neighboring cell.

[0359] Example 8.19. The apparatus of Example 8.18,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the neighboring cell, wherein the means for transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises means for transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the neighboring cell.

[0360] Example 8.20. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.19, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0361] Example 8.21. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.20, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting system information determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the neighboring cell.

[0362] Example 8.22. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.21, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting a particular SIB determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell.

[0363] Example 8.23. The apparatus of any one of Examples 8.1-8.22, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting a particular SIB determined to be relevant to the neighboring cell based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0364] Example 9.1. A method in a user equipment (UE), comprising:receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;transmitting, to the network, a message comprising an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; andreceiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, wherein the received system information is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0365] Example 9.2. The method of Example 9.1, wherein the received system information is received in a preconfigured system information block (SIB), wherein the preconfigured SIB corresponds to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0366] Example 9.3. The method of Example 9.1 or 9.2, further comprising: transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0367] Example 9.4. The method of Example 9.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0368] Example 9.5. The method of Example 9.3, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0369] Example 9.6. The method of Example 9.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second message comprises an indication of the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0370] Example 9.7. The method of Example 9.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0371] Example 9.8. The method of Example 9.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0372] Example 9.9. The method of Example 9.7 or 9.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0373] Example 9.10. The method of Example 9.1 or 9.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0374] Example 9.11. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0375] Example 9.12. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0376] Example 9.13. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0377] Example 9.14. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0378] Example 9.15. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.14,wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0379] Example 9.16. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.15,wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0380] Example 9.17. The method of Example 9.16,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0381] Example 9.18. The method of Example 9.17, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0382] Example 9.19. The method of Example 9.16,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0383] Example 9.20. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.19, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0384] Example 9.21. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.19, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0385] Example 9.22. The method of any one of Examples 9.1-9.21, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0386] Example 9.23. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 9.1- Example 9.22.

[0387] Example 9.24. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 9.1- Example 9.22.

[0388] Example 10.1. An apparatus in a user equipment (UE), comprising:means for receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;means for determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;means for transmitting, to the network, a message comprising an indication of the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section; andmeans for receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, wherein the received system information is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0389] Example 10.2. The apparatus of Example 10.1, wherein the received system information is received in a preconfigured system information block (SIB), wherein the preconfigured SIB corresponds to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0390] Example 10.3. The apparatus of Example 10.1 or 10.2, further comprising: means for transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0391] Example 10.4. The apparatus of Example 10.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0392] Example 10.5. The apparatus of Example 10.3, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0393] Example 10.6. The apparatus of Example 10.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second message comprises an indication of the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0394] Example 10.7. The apparatus of Example 10.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0395] Example 10.8. The apparatus of Example 10.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0396] Example 10.9. The apparatus of Example 10.7 or 10.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0397] Example 10.10. The apparatus of Example 10.1 or 10.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0398] Example 10.11. The apparatus of any one of Examples 10.1-10.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0399] Example 10.12. The apparatus of any one of Examples 10.1-10.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0400] Example 10.13. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 10.1-10.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0401] Example 10.14. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 10.1-10.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0402] Example 10.15. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 10.1-10.14,wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0403] Example 10.16. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 10.1-10.15,wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0404] Example 10.17. The apparatus of Example 10.16,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0405] Example 10.18. The apparatus of Example 10.17, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0406] Example 10.19. The apparatus of Example 10.16,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises means for receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0407] Example 10.20. The apparatus of any one of Examples 10.1-10.19, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0408] Example 10.21. The apparatus of any one of Examples 10.1-10.19, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0409] Example 10.22. The apparatus of any one of Examples 10.1-10.21, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0410] Example 11.1. A method in a network, comprising:transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;receiving, from the UE, a message comprising an indication of a geographic section, of the plurality of geographic sections, within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section;determining system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, wherein the system information is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andtransmitting, from the network, the system information that is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0411] Example 11.2. The method of Example 11.1, wherein the system information is transmitted in a preconfigured system information block (SIB).

[0412] Example 11.3. The method ofExample 11.1 or 11.2, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for mobility information from the network.

[0413] Example 11.4. The method of Example 11.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0414] Example 11.5. The method of Example 11.3, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0415] Example 11.6. The method of Example 11.3,wherein the second message comprises an indication of a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0416] Example 11.7. The method ofExample 11.3, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0417] Example 11.8. The method of Example 11.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0418] Example 11.9. The method of Example 11.7 or 11.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0419] Example 11.10. The method of Example 11.1 or 11.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0420] Example 11.11. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0421] Example 11.12. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0422] Example 11.13. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0423] Example 11.14. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0424] Example 11.15. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.14,wherein the transmitting the system information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0425] Example 11.16. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.15,wherein the transmitting the system information from the network comprises transmitting at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0426] Example 11.17. The method of Example 11.16,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0427] Example 11.18. The method of Example 11.17, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0428] Example 11.19. The method of Example 11.16,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0429] Example 11.20. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.19, wherein the transmitting the system information from the network comprises transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0430] Example 11.21. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.19, wherein the transmitting the system information from the network comprises transmitting system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0431] Example 11.22. The method of any one of Examples 11.1-11.21, wherein the transmitting the system information from the network comprises transmitting system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0432] Example 11.23. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 11.1- Example 11.22.

[0433] Example 11.24. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 11.1- Example 11.22.

[0434] Example 12.1. An apparatus in a network, comprising:means for transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;means for receiving, from the UE, a message comprising an indication of a geographic section, of the plurality of geographic sections, within the cell in which the UE is located and a request for system information for the geographic section;means for determining system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, wherein the system information is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andmeans for transmitting, from the network, the system information that is preconfigured for and is specific to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0435] Example 12.2. The apparatus of Example 12.1, wherein the system information is transmitted in a preconfigured system information block (SIB).

[0436] Example 12.3. The apparatus of Example 12.1 or 12.2, further comprising: means for receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for mobility information from the network.

[0437] Example 12.4. The apparatus of Example 12.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0438] Example 12.5. The apparatus of Example 12.3, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0439] Example 12.6. The apparatus of Example 12.3,wherein the second message comprises an indication of a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0440] Example 12.7. The apparatus of Example 12.3, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0441] Example 12.8. The apparatus of Example 12.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0442] Example 12.9. The apparatus of Example 12.7 or 12.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0443] Example 12.10. The apparatus of Example 12.1 or 12.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0444] Example 12.11. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 12.1-12.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0445] Example 12.12. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 12.1-12.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0446] Example 12.13. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 12.1-12.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0447] Example 12.14. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 12.1-12.13, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0448] Example 12.15. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 12.1-12.14,wherein the means for transmitting the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0449] Example 12.16. The apparatus of any one ofExamples 12.1-12.15,wherein the means for transmitting the system information from the network comprises means for transmitting at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network, wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0450] Example 12.17. The apparatus of Example 12.16,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0451] Example 12.18. The apparatus of Example 12.17, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0452] Example 12.19. The apparatus of Example 12.16,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises means for transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0453] Example 12.20. The apparatus of any one of Examples 12.1-12.19, wherein the means for transmitting the system information from the network comprises means for transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0454] Example 12.21. The apparatus of any one of Examples 12.1-12.19, wherein the means for transmitting the system information from the network comprises means for transmitting system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0455] Example 12.22. The apparatus of any one of Examples 12.1-12.21, wherein the means for transmitting the system information from the network comprises means for transmitting system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0456] Example 13.1. A method in a user equipment (UE), comprising:receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;transmitting, to the network, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is transmitted in a period of time of a plurality of periods of time, wherein each period of time of the plurality of periods of time is associated with a particular geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell, wherein the period of time corresponds to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andreceiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0457] Example 13.2. The method of Example 13.1, further comprising: transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0458] Example 13.3. The method of Example 13.2, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0459] Example 13.4. The method of Example 13.2, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0460] Example 13.5. The method of Example 13.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second message is transmitted in a second period of time of the plurality of periods of time, wherein the second period of time corresponds to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0461] Example 13.6. The method of Example 13.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0462] Example 13.7. The method of Example 13.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0463] Example 13.8. The method of Example 13.6 or Example 13.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0464] Example 13.9. The method of Example 13.1, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0465] Example 13.10. The method of any one ofExample 13.1-Example 13.9, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0466] Example 13.11. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0467] Example 13.12. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0468] Example 13.13. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0469] Example 13.14. The method of any one ofExample 13.1- Example 13.13,wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0470] Example 13.15. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.14, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0471] Example 13.16. The method of Example 13.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0472] Example 13.17. The method of Example 13.16, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0473] Example 13.18. The method of Example 13.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0474] Example 13.19. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.18, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0475] Example 13.20. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.18, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0476] Example 13.21. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.20, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0477] Example 13.22. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.21, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0478] Example 13.23. The method of any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.22, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section of a cell that is adjacent to the cell in which the UE is located.

[0479] Example 13.24. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.23.

[0480] Example 13.25. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 13.1- Example 13.23.

[0481] Example 14.1. An apparatus, comprising:means for receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;means for determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which a UE is located;means for transmitting, to the network, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is transmitted in a period of time of a plurality of periods of time, wherein each period of time of the plurality of periods of time is associated with a particular geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell, wherein the period of time corresponds to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andmeans for receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0482] Example 14.2. The apparatus of Example 14.1, further comprising:means for transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0483] Example 14.3. The apparatus of Example 14.2, wherein the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

[0484] Example 14.4. The apparatus of Example 14.2, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0485] Example 14.5. The apparatus of Example 14.2,wherein the means for transmitting transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second message is transmitted in a second period of time of the plurality of periods of time, wherein the second period of time corresponds to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0486] Example 14.6. The apparatus of Example 14.2,wherein the means for transmitting transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0487] Example 14.7. The apparatus of Example 14.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0488] Example 14.8. The apparatus of Example 14.6 or Example 14.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0489] Example 14.9. The apparatus of Example 14.1, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0490] Example 14.10. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.9, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0491] Example 14.11. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0492] Example 14.12. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0493] Example 14.14. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0494] Example 14.14. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.13, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0495] Example 14.15. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.14, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0496] Example 14.16. The apparatus of Example 14.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0497] Example 14.17. The apparatus of Example 14.16, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0498] Example 14.18. The apparatus of Example 14.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises means for receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0499] Example 14.19. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.18, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0500] Example 14.20. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.18, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0501] Example 14.21. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.20, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0502] Example 14.22. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.21, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0503] Example 14.23. The apparatus of any one of Example 14.1- Example 14.22, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section of a cell that is adjacent to the cell in which the UE is located.

[0504] Example 15.1. A method in a network, comprising:transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;receiving, from the UE, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is received in a period of time of a plurality of periods of time, wherein each period of time of the plurality of periods of time is associated with a particular geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell;determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the period of time in which the message was received; andtransmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0505] Example 15.2. The method of Example 15.1, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0506] Example 15.3. The method of Example 15.2, wherein the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

[0507] Example 15.4. The method of Example 15.2, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0508] Example 15.5. The method of Example 15.2,wherein the second message is received in a second period of time of the plurality of periods of time, wherein the second period of time corresponds to a second geographic section within the cell, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell.

[0509] Example 15.6. The method of Example 15.2, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0510] Example 15.7. The method of Example 15.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0511] Example 15.8. The method of Example 15.6 or Example 15.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0512] Example 15.9. The method of any one ofExample 15.1-Example 15.3, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0513] Example 15.10. The method of any one ofExample 15.1-Example 15.9, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0514] Example 15.11. The method of any one of Example 15.1- Example 15.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0515] Example 15.12. The method of any one of Example 15.1- Example 15.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0516] Example 15.13. The method of any one of Example 15.1- Example 15.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cellis defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0517] Example 15.14. The method of any one of Example 15.1-13,wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0518] Example 15.15. The method of any one of Example 15.1-14,wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0519] Example 15.16. The method of Example 15.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0520] Example 15.17. The method of Example 15.16, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0521] Example 15.18. The method of Example 15.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0522] Example 15.19. The method of any one of Example 15.1- Example 15.18, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0523] Example 15.20. The method of any one of Example 15.1- Example 15.18, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located withouttransmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0524] Example 15.21. The method of any one of Example 15.1- Example 15.20, wherein the method further comprises determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0525] Example 15.22. The method of Example 15.21, wherein the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0526] Example 15.23. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 15.1- Example 15.22.

[0527] Example 15.24. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 15.1- Example 15.22.

[0528] Example 16.1. An apparatus, comprising:means for transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;means for receiving, from the UE, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is received in a period of time of a plurality of periods of time, wherein each period of time of the plurality of periods of time is associated with a particular geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell;means for determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the period of time in which the message was received; andmeans for transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0529] Example 16.2. The apparatus of Example 16.1, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0530] Example 16.3. The apparatus of Example 16.2, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0531] Example 16.4. The apparatus of Example 16.2, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0532] Example 16.5. The apparatus of Example 16.2,wherein the second message is received in a second period of time of the plurality of periods of time, wherein the second period of time corresponds to a second geographic section within the cell, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell.

[0533] Example 16.6. The apparatus of Example 16.2, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0534] Example 16.7. The apparatus of Example 16.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0535] Example 16.8. The apparatus of Example 16.6 or Example 16.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0536] Example 16.9. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1- Example 16.3, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0537] Example 16.10. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1- Example 16.9, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0538] Example 16.11. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1- Example 16.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0539] Example 16.12. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1- Example 16.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0540] Example 16.13. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1- Example 16.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0541] Example 16.14. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1-13,wherein means for the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0542] Example 16.16. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1-14,wherein the means for transmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0543] Example 16.16. The apparatus of Example 16.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0544] Example 16.17. The apparatus of Example 16.16, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0545] Example 16.18. The apparatus of Example 16.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0546] Example 16.19. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1- Example 16.18, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0547] Example 16.20. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1- Example 16.18, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0548] Example 16.21. The apparatus of any one of Example 16.1- Example 16.20, wherein the apparatus further comprises means for determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0549] Example 16.22. The apparatus of Example 16.21, wherein the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0550] Example 17.1. A method in a user equipment (UE), comprising:receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;transmitting, to the network, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is transmitted using a random access channel (RACH) occasion of a plurality of RACH occasions, wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, and wherein the RACH occasion is from a group corresponding to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andreceiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0551] Example 17.2. The method of Example 17.1, further comprising: transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0552] Example 17.3. The method of Example 17.2, wherein the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

[0553] Example 17.4. The method of Example 17.2, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0554] Example 17.5. The method of Example 17.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second message is transmitted using a second RACH occasion, wherein the second RACH occasion is from a second group corresponding to a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0555] Example 17.6. The method of Example 17.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0556] Example 17.7. The method of Example 17.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0557] Example 17.8. The method of Example 17.6 or Example 17.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0558] Example 17.9. The method of Example 17.1, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0559] Example 17.10. The method of any one ofExample 17.1-Example 17.9, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0560] Example 17.11. The method of any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0561] Example 17.12. The method of any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0562] Example 17.13. The method of any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0563] Example 17.14. The method of any one ofExample 17.1- Example 17.13, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0564] Example 17.15. The method of any one ofExample 17.1- Example 17.14, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0565] Example 17.16. The method of Example 17.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0566] Example 17.17. The method of Example 17.16, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0567] Example 17.18. The method of Example 17.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0568] Example 17.19. The method of any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.18, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0569] Example 17.20. The method of any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.18, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0570] Example 17.21. The method of any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.20, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0571] Example 17.22. The method of any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.21, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0572] Example 17.23. The method of any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.22, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section of a cell that is adjacent to the cell in which the UE is located.

[0573] Example 17.24. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.23.

[0574] Example 17.25. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 17.1- Example 17.23.

[0575] Example 18.1. A apparatus in a user equipment (UE), comprising:means for receiving, from a network, information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;means for determining a geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell in which the UE is located;means for transmitting, to the network, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is transmitted using a random access channel (RACH) occasion of a plurality of RACH occasions, wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections, and wherein the RACH occasion is from a group corresponding to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andmeans for receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0576] Example 18.2. The apparatus of Example 18.1, further comprising: means for transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0577] Example 18.3. The apparatus of Example 18.2, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0578] Example 18.4. The apparatus of Example 18.2, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0579] Example 18.5. The apparatus of Example 18.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second message is transmitted using a second RACH occasion, wherein the second RACH occasion is from a second group corresponding to a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0580] Example 18.6. The apparatus of Example 18.2,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0581] Example 18.7. The apparatus of Example 18.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0582] Example 18.8. The apparatus of Example 18.6 or Example 18.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0583] Example 18.9. The apparatus of Example 18.1, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0584] Example 18.10. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.9, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0585] Example 18.11. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0586] Example 18.12. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0587] Example 18.13. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0588] Example 18.14. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.13,wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0589] Example 18.15. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.14, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0590] Example 18.16. The apparatus of Example 18.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0591] Example 18.18. The apparatus of Example 18.16, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0592] Example 18.18. The apparatus of Example 18.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises means for receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0593] Example 18.19. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.18, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0594] Example 18.20. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.18, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0595] Example 18.21. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.20, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0596] Example 18.22. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.21, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0597] Example 18.23. The apparatus of any one of Example 18.1- Example 18.22, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section of a cell that is adjacent to the cell in which the UE is located.

[0598] Example 19.1. A method in a network, comprising:transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;receiving, from the UE, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is received using a random access channel (RACH) occasion of a plurality of RACH occasions, wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections; determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the group containing the RACH occasion; and transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0599] Example 19.2. The method of Example 19.1, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0600] Example 19.3. The method of Example 19.2, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0601] Example 19.4. The method of Example 19.2, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0602] Example 19.5. The method of Example 19.2,wherein the second message is received using a second RACH occasion, wherein the second RACH occasion is from a second group corresponding to a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell.

[0603] Example 19.6. The method of Example 19.2, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0604] Example 19.7. The method of Example 19.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0605] Example 19.8. The method of Example 19.6 or Example 19.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0606] Example 19.9. The method of any one ofExample 19.1-Example 19.3, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0607] Example 19.10. The method of any one ofExample 19.1-Example 19.9, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0608] Example 19.11. The method of any one of Example 19.1- Example 19.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0609] Example 19.12. The method of any one of Example 19.1- Example 19.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0610] Example 19.13. The method of any one of Example 19.1- Example 19.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0611] Example 19.14. The method of any one ofExample 19.1-Example 19.13, wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0612] Example 19.15. The method of any one ofExample 19.1-Example 19.14,wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0613] Example 19.16. The method of Example 19.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0614] Example 19.17. The method of Example 19.16, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0615] Example 19.18. The method of Example 19.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0616] Example 19.19. The method of any one of Example 19.1- Example 19.18, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0617] Example 19.20. The method of any one of Example 19.1- Example 19.18, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0618] Example 19.21. The method of any one of Example 19.1- Example 19.20, wherein the method further comprises determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0619] Example 19.22. The method of any one of Example 19.21, wherein the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0620] Example 19.23. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 19.1- Example 19.22.

[0621] Example 19.24. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 19.1- Example 19.22.

[0622] Example 20.1. An apparatus, comprising:means for transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), information indicating a plurality of geographic sections within a cell;means for receiving, from the UE, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the message is received using a random access channel (RACH) occasion of a plurality of RACH occasions, wherein different random access channel (RACH) occasions are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein different groups of the plurality of groups correspond to different geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections;means for determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the geographic section corresponding to the group containing the RACH occasion; andmeans for transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0623] Example 20.2. The apparatus of Example 20.1, further comprising: means for receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0624] Example 20.3. The apparatus of Example 20.2, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0625] Example 20.4. The apparatus of Example 20.2, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0626] Example 20.5. The apparatus of Example 20.2,wherein the second message is received using a second RACH occasion, wherein the second RACH occasion is from a second group corresponding to a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, andwherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell.

[0627] Example 20.6. The apparatus of Example 20.2, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0628] Example 20.7. The apparatus of Example 20.6, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0629] Example 20.8. The apparatus of Example 20.6 or Example 20.7, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0630] Example 20.9. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.3, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined cell, the UE uses the system information without requesting any further system information.

[0631] Example 20.10. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.9, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one geographic coordinate.

[0632] Example 20.11. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.10, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one angle relative to a reference point within the cell.

[0633] Example 20.12. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.11, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined by at least one three-dimensional (3D) coordinate.

[0634] Example 20.13. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.12, wherein at least one geographic section of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell is defined based on at least one physical cell identity (PCI) of at least one cell neighboring the at least one geographic section.

[0635] Example 20.14. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.13, wherein the means for transmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0636] Example 20.15. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.14, wherein the t means for ransmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0637] Example 20.16. The apparatus of Example 20.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0638] Example 20.17. The apparatus of Example 20.16, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0639] Example 20.18. The apparatus of Example 20.15,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises means for transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0640] Example 20.20. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.18, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0641] Example 20.20. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.18, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0642] Example 20.21. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.1- Example 20.20, wherein the apparatus further comprises means for determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0643] Example 20.22. The apparatus of any one of Example 20.21, wherein the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0644] Example 21.1. A method in a user equipment (UE), comprising:accessing a first beam of a plurality of beams transmitted by a network, the first beam corresponding to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which the UE is located;transmitting, to the network using the first beam, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein usage of the first beam indicates the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andreceiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0645] Example 21.2. The method of Example 21.1, wherein the first beam is a narrow beam transmitted by a satellite of a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0646] Example 21.3. The method of Example 21.1, further comprising: transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0647] Example 21.4. The method of Example 21.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0648] Example 21.5. The method of Example 21.3. wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0649] Example 21.6. The method of Example 21.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having assessed a second beam of the plurality of beams transmitted by the network indicating that the UE has moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0650] Example 21.7. The method of Example 21.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0651] Example 21.8. The method of Example 21.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0652] Example 21.9. The method of Example 21.7 or Example 21.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0653] Example 21.10. The method of Example 21.1 or Example 21.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0654] Example 21.11. The method of any one of Example 21.1- Example 21.10, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0655] Example 21.12. The method of any one of Example 21.1- Example 21.11, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0656] Example 21.13. The method of Example 21.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0657] Example 21.14. The method of Example 21.13, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0658] Example 21.15. The method of Example 21.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0659] Example 21.16. The method of any one of Example 21.1- Example 21.15, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving information indicating that at least one SIB is determined to be not relevant.

[0660] Example 21.17. The method of any one of Example 21.1- Example 21.16, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving systeminformation determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0661] Example 21.18. The method of any one of Example 21.1- Example 21.17, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving only one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0662] Example 21.19. The method of any one of Example 21.1- Example 21.18, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0663] Example 21.20. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 21.1- Example 21.19.

[0664] Example 21.21. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 21.1- Example 21.19.

[0665] Example 22.1. An apparatus, comprising:means for accessing a first beam of a plurality of beams transmitted by a network, the first beam corresponding to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which a user equipment (UE) is located;means for transmitting, to the network using the first beam, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein usage of the first beam indicates the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andmeans for receiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0666] Example 22.2. The apparatus of Example 22.1, wherein the first beam is a narrow beam transmitted by a satellite of a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0667] Example 22.3. The apparatus of Example 22.1, further comprising: transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0668] Example 22.4. The apparatus of Example 22.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0669] Example 22.5. The apparatus of Example 22.3. wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0670] Example 22.6. The apparatus of Example 22.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having assessed a second beam of the plurality of beams transmitted by the network indicating that the UE has moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second request for system information comprises a request for system information for the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0671] Example 22.7. The apparatus of Example 22.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for system information comprises a re-request for system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0672] Example 22.8. The apparatus of Example 22.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0673] Example 22.9. The apparatus of Example 22.7 or Example 22.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0674] Example 22.10. The apparatus of Example 22.1 or Example 22.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0675] Example 22.11. The apparatus of any one of Example 22.1- Example 22.10, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0676] Example 22.12. The apparatus of any one of Example 22.1- Example 22.11, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0677] Example 22.13. The apparatus of Example 22.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0678] Example 22.14. The apparatus of Example 22.13, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0679] Example 22.15. The apparatus of Example 22.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises means for receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0680] Example 22.16. The apparatus of any one of Example 22.1- Example 22.15, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving information indicating that at least one SIB is determined to be not relevant.

[0681] Example 22.17. The apparatus of any one of Example 22.1- Example 22.16, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0682] Example 22.18. The apparatus of any one of Example 22.1- Example 22.17, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving only one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0683] Example 22.19. The apparatus of any one of Example 22.1- Example 22.18, wherein the means for receiving the system information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0684] Example 23.1. A method in a network, comprising:receiving, from a user equipment (UE) using a first beam of a plurality of beams, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the first beam corresponds to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which the UE is located;determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on usage of the first beam by the UE; andtransmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0685] Example 23.2. The method of Example 23.1, wherein the first beam is a narrow beam transmitted by a satellite of a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0686] Example 23.3. The method of Example 23.1 or Example 23.2, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0687] Example 23.4. The method of Example 23.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0688] Example 23.5. The method of Example 23.3. wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0689] Example 23.6. The method of Example 23.3, wherein the second request for system information comprising a request for a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the UE accessing a second beam of the plurality of beams transmitted by the network.

[0690] Example 23.7. The method of Example 23.3, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0691] Example 23.8. The method of Example 23.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0692] Example 23.9. The method of Example 23.7 or Example 23.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0693] Example 23.10. The method of Example 23.1 or Example 23.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0694] Example 23.11. The method of any one of Example 23.1- Example 23.10, wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0695] Example 23.12. The method of any one of Example 23.1- Example 23.11,wherein the transmitting the system information to the UE comprises transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0696] Example 23.13. The method of Example 23.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0697] Example 23.14. The method of Example 23.13, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0698] Example 23.15. The method of Example 23.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0699] Example 23.16. The method of any one of Example 23.1- Example 23.15, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0700] Example 23.17. The method of any one of Example 23.1- Example 23.16, wherein the transmitting the system information comprises transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0701] Example 23.18. The method of any one of Example 23.1- Example 23.17, wherein the method further comprises determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0702] Example 23.19. The method of Example 23.18, wherein the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0703] Example 23.20. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 23.1- Example 23.19.

[0704] Example 23.21. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 23.1- Example 23.19.

[0705] Example 24.1. An apparatus, comprising:means for receiving, from a user equipment (UE) using a first beam of a plurality of beams, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the first beam corresponds to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which the UE is located;means for determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on usage of the first beam by the UE; andmeans for transmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0706] Example 24.2. The apparatus of Example 24.1, wherein the first beam is a narrow beam transmitted by a satellite of a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0707] Example 24.3. The apparatus of Example 24.1 or Example 24.2, further comprising: means for receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

[0708] Example 24.4. The apparatus of Example 24.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0709] Example 24.5. The apparatus of Example 24.3. wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0710] Example 24.6. The apparatus of Example 24.3, wherein the second request for system information comprising a request for a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the UE accessing a second beam of the plurality of beams transmitted by the network.

[0711] Example 24.7. The apparatus of Example 24.3, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

[0712] Example 24.8. The apparatus of Example 24.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0713] Example 24.9. The apparatus of Example 24.7 or Example 24.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0714] Example 24.10. The apparatus of Example 24.1 or Example 24.2, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the system information without requesting further system information.

[0715] Example 24.11. The apparatus of any one of Example 24.1- Example 24.10, wherein the means for transmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0716] Example 24.12. The apparatus of any one of Example 24.1- Example 24.11, wherein the means for transmitting the system information to the UE comprises means for transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0717] Example 24.13. The apparatus of Example 24.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0718] Example 24.14. The apparatus of Example 24.13, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0719] Example 24.15. The apparatus of Example 24.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises means for transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0720] Example 24.16. The apparatus of any one of Example 24.1- Example 24.15, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting information indicating that at least one system information block is not relevant.

[0721] Example 24.17. The apparatus of any one of Example 24.1- Example 24.16, wherein the means for transmitting the system information comprises means for transmitting system information relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting information not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0722] Example 24.18. The apparatus of any one of Example 24.1- Example 24.17, wherein the apparatus further comprises means for determining which SIBs are relevant based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0723] Example 24.19. The apparatus of Example 24.18, wherein the system information only includes one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0724] Example 25.1. A method in a user equipment (UE), comprising:transmitting, to a network, a message comprising a request for mobility information relevant to the UE, wherein the UE is located in a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; andreceiving, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0725] Example 25.2. The method of Example 25.1, wherein the message includes the request for relevant mobility information without indicating the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0726] Example 25.3. The method of Example 25.1 or Example 25.2, further comprising: transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for relevant mobility information from the network.

[0727] Example 25.4. The method of claim 3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0728] Example 25.5. The method of Example 25.3, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0729] Example 25.6. The method of Example 25.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second request for relevant mobility information comprises a request for mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0730] Example 25.7. The method of Example 25.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for relevant mobility information comprises a re-request for relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0731] Example 25.8. The method of Example 25.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0732] Example 25.9. The method of Example 25.7 or Example 25.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0733] Example 25.10. The method of Example 25.1, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the mobility information without requesting further mobility information.

[0734] Example 25.11. The method of any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.10, wherein the receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein relevant mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0735] Example 25.12. The method of any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.11, wherein the receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein relevant mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0736] Example 25.13. The method of Example 25.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise relevant mobility information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the relevant mobility information for the multiple geographic sections comprises relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0737] Example 25.14. The method of Example 25.13, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0738] Example 25.15. The method of Example 25.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0739] Example 25.16. The method of any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.15, wherein the receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0740] Example 25.17. The method of any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.16, wherein the receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0741] Example 25.18. The method of any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.17, wherein the receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0742] Example 25.19. The method of any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.18, wherein the receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0743] Example 25.20. The method of any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.19, further comprising receiving, from the network, information indicating the plurality of geographic sections within the cell.

[0744] Example 25.21. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.20.

[0745] Example 25.22. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 25.1- Example 25.20.

[0746] Example 26.1. An apparatus in a user equipment (UE), comprising:means for transmitting, to a network, a message comprising a request for mobility information relevant to the UE, wherein the UE is located in a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; andmeans for receiving, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0747] Example 26.2. The apparatus of Example 26.1, wherein the message includes the request for relevant mobility information without indicating the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0748] Example 26.3. The apparatus of Example 26.1 or Example 26.2, further comprising: means for transmitting, to the network, a second message comprising a second request for relevant mobility information from the network.

[0749] Example 26.4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0750] Example 26.5. The apparatus of Example 26.3, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

[0751] Example 26.6. The apparatus of Example 26.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on having moved into a second geographic section within the cell,wherein the second request for relevant mobility information comprises a request for mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0752] Example 26.7. The apparatus of Example 26.3,wherein the UE transmits the second message based on a duration of time having elapsed since the UE transmitted the message,wherein the second request for relevant mobility information comprises a re-request for relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0753] Example 26.8. The apparatus of Example 26.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0754] Example 26.9. The apparatus of Example 26.7 or Example 26.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0755] Example 26.10. The apparatus of Example 26.1, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the mobility information without requesting further mobility information.

[0756] Example 26.11. The apparatus of any one of Example 26.1- Example 26.10, wherein the means for receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises means for receiving a dedicated signal transmitted by the network,wherein relevant mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0757] Example 26.12. The apparatus of any one of Example 26.1- Example 26.11, wherein the means for receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises means for receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network, wherein relevant mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0758] Example 26.13. The apparatus of Example 26.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise relevant mobility information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the relevant mobility information for the multiple geographic sections comprises relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0759] Example 26.14. The apparatus of Example 26.13, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0760] Example 26.15. The apparatus of Example 26.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for receiving the at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network comprises means for receiving a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0761] Example 26.16. The apparatus of any one of Example 26.1- Example 26.15, wherein the means for receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises means for receiving information indicating that at least one system information block is determined to be not relevant.

[0762] Example 26.17. The apparatus of any one of Example 26.1- Example 26.16, wherein the means for receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises means for receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0763] Example 26.18. The apparatus of any one of Example 26.1- Example 26.17, wherein the means for receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises means for receiving system information only including one or more system information blocks (SIBs) that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0764] Example 26.19. The apparatus of any one of Example 26.1- Example 26.18, wherein the means for receiving the relevant mobility information from the network comprises means for receiving a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0765] Example 26.20. The apparatus of any one of Example 26.1- Example 26.19, further comprising means for receiving, from the network, information indicating the plurality of geographic sections within the cell.

[0766] Example 27.1. A method in a network, comprising:receiving, from a user equipment (UE), a message comprising a request for mobility information relevant to the UE, wherein the UE is located in a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; anddetermining that the UE is located in the geographic section within the cell; and transmitting, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0767] Example 27.2. The method of Example 27.1, wherein the message includes the request for relevant mobility information without indicating the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0768] Example 27.3. The method of Example 27.1 or Example 27.2, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for mobility information from the network.

[0769] Example 27.4. The method of Example 27.3, wherein the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

[0770] Example 27.5. The method of Example 27.3, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0771] Example 27.6. The method of Example 27.3, further comprising:determining that the UE is located in a second geographic section, among the plurality of geographic sections, within the cell; andtransmitting, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0772] Example 27.7. The method of Example 27.4, wherein the second request for mobility information is received at least a duration of time after the request for mobility information.

[0773] Example 27.8. The method of Example 27.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0774] Example 27.9. The method of Example 27.7 or Example 27.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0775] Example 27.10. The method of Example 27.1, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the mobility information without requesting further mobility information.

[0776] Example 27.11. The method of any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.10, wherein the transmitting the mobility information comprises transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein the mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0777] Example 27.12. The method of any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.11, wherein the transmitting the mobility information comprises transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein the mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0778] Example 27.13. The method of Example 27.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise relevant mobility information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the relevant mobility information for the multiple geographic sections comprises relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0779] Example 27.14. The method of Example 27.13, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0780] Example 27.15. The method of Example 27.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0781] Example 27.16. The method of any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.15, wherein the transmitting the relevant mobility information comprises transmitting information indicating that at least one mobility information is determined to be not relevant.

[0782] Example 27.17. The method of any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.16, wherein the transmitting the relevant mobility information comprises transmitting mobility information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting mobility information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0783] Example 27.18. The method of any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.17, wherein the transmitting the relevant mobility information comprises transmitting mobility information only including one or more mobility information that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0784] Example 27.19. The method of any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.18, wherein the transmitting the relevant mobility information comprises transmitting a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0785] Example 27.20. The method of any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.19, further comprising transmitting information indicating the plurality of geographic sections within the cell.

[0786] Example 27.21. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.20.

[0787] Example 27.22. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of Example 27.1- Example 27.20.

[0788] Example 28.1. An apparatus, comprising:means for receiving, from a user equipment (UE), a message comprising a request for mobility information relevant to the UE, wherein the UE is located in a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell; andmeans for determining that the UE is located in the geographic section within the cell; andmeans for transmitting, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0789] Example 28.2. The apparatus of Example 28.1, wherein the message includes the request for relevant mobility information without indicating the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0790] Example 28.3. The apparatus of Example 28.1 or Example 28.2, further comprising: means for receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for mobility information from the network.

[0791] Example 28.4. The apparatus of Example 28.3, wherein the second message is a message3 of a random access procedure.

[0792] Example 28.5. The apparatus of Example 28.3, wherein the second message is received after random access procedure is completed.

[0793] Example 28.6. The apparatus of Example 28.3, further comprising:means for determining that the UE is located in a second geographic section, among the plurality of geographic sections, within the cell; andmeans for transmitting, from the network, mobility information that is, as determined by the network, relevant to the second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0794] Example 28.7. The apparatus of Example 28.4, wherein the second request for mobility information is received at least a duration of time after the request for mobility information.

[0795] Example 28.8. The apparatus of Example 28.7, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

[0796] Example 28.9. The apparatus of Example 28.7 or Example 28.8, wherein the duration of time is at least three hours.

[0797] Example 28.10. The apparatus of Example 28.1, wherein if the geographic section in which the UE is located is a predetermined geographic section, the UE uses the mobility information without requesting further mobility information.

[0798] Example 28.11. The apparatus of any one of Example 28.1- Example 28.10, wherein the means for transmitting the mobility information comprises means for transmitting a dedicated signal to the UE,wherein the mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is carried in the dedicated signal.

[0799] Example 28.12. The apparatus of any one of Example 28.1- Example 28.11, wherein the means for transmitting the mobility information comprises means for transmitting at least one broadcasted signal,wherein the mobility information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal.

[0800] Example 28.13. The apparatus of Example 28.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise relevant mobility information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the relevant mobility information for the multiple geographic sections comprises relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0801] Example 28.14. The apparatus of Example 28.13, wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, relevant mobility information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0802] Example 28.15. The apparatus of Example 28.12,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise a preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the means for transmitting the at least one broadcasted signal comprises means for transmitting a broadcasted signal comprising the preconfigured SIB for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0803] Example 28.16. The apparatus of any one of Example 28.1- Example 28.15, wherein the means for transmitting the relevant mobility information comprises means for transmitting information indicating that at least one mobility information is determined to be not relevant.

[0804] Example 28.17. The apparatus of any one of Example 28.1- Example 28.16, wherein the means for transmitting the relevant mobility information comprises means for transmitting mobility information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without transmitting mobility information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0805] Example 28.18. The apparatus of any one of Example 28.1- Example 28.17, wherein the means for transmitting the relevant mobility information comprises means for transmitting mobility information only including one or more mobility information that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0806] Example 28.19. The apparatus of any one of Example 28.1- Example 28.18, wherein the means for transmitting the relevant mobility information comprises means for transmitting a particular SIB based on the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

[0807] Example 28.20. The apparatus of any one of Example 28.1- Example 28.19, further comprising means for transmitting information indicating the plurality of geographic sections within the cell.

[0808] The embodiments and aspects disclosed herein are examples of the present disclosure and may be embodied in various forms. For instance, although certain embodiments herein are described as separate embodiments, each of the embodiments herein may be combined with one or more of the other embodiments herein. Specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Like reference numerals may refer to similar or identical elements throughout the description of the figures.

[0809] The phrases “in an aspect,” “in aspects,” “in various aspects,” “in some aspects,” or “in other aspects” may each refer to one or more of the same or different aspects in accordance with this present disclosure. The phrase “a plurality of’ may refer to two or more.

[0810] The phrases “in an embodiment,” “in embodiments,” “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” or “in other embodiments” may each refer to one or more of the sameor different embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure. A phrase in the form “A or B” means “(A), (B), or (A and B).” A phrase in the form “at least one of A, B, or C” means “(A); (B); (C); (A and B); (A and C); (B and C); or (A, B, and C) ”

[0811] Any of the herein described methods, programs, algorithms or codes may be converted to, or expressed in, a programming language or computer program. The terms “programming language” and “computer program,” as used herein, each include any language used to specify instructions to a computer, and include (but is not limited to) the following languages and their derivatives: Assembler, Basic, Batch files, BCPL, C, C+, C++, Delphi, Fortran, Java, JavaScript, machine code, operating system command languages, Pascal, Perl, PL1, Python, scripting languages, Visual Basic, metalanguages which themselves specify programs, and all first, second, third, fourth, fifth, or further generation computer languages. Also included are database and other data schemas, and any other meta-languages. No distinction is made between languages which are interpreted, compiled, or use both compiled and interpreted approaches. No distinction is made between compiled and source versions of a program. Thus, reference to a program, where the programming language could exist in more than one state (such as source, compiled, object, or linked) is a reference to any and all such states. Reference to a program may encompass the actual instructions and / or the intent of those instructions.

[0812] While aspects of the present disclosure have been shown in the drawings, it is not intended that the present disclosure be limited thereto, as it is intended that the present disclosure be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the specification be read likewise. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of particular aspects. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A method in a user equipment (UE), comprising:accessing a first beam of a plurality of beams transmitted by a network, the first beam corresponding to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which the UE is located;transmitting, to the network using the first beam, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein usage of the first beam indicates the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located; andreceiving, from the network, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the first beam is a narrow beam transmitted by a satellite of a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

3. The method of claim 1,wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving at least one broadcasted signal transmitted by the network,wherein system information, for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located, is contained in one or more system information blocks (SIBs) carried in the at least one broadcasted signal,wherein the one or more SIBs comprise system information for multiple geographic sections of the plurality of geographic sections within the cell,wherein the system information for the multiple geographic sections comprises system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located,wherein the at least one broadcasted signal comprises identification information configured to enable the UE to identify, in the one or more SIBs, system information for the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving information indicating that at least one SIB is determined to be not relevant.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving system information determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located without receiving information determined to be not relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiving the system information from the network comprises receiving only one or more SIBs that have been determined to be relevant to the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

7. A method in a network, comprising:receiving, from a user equipment (UE) using a first beam of a plurality of beams, a message comprising a request for system information for the geographic section, wherein the first beam corresponds to a geographic section of a plurality of geographic sections within a cell in which the UE is located;determining the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on usage of the first beam by the UE; andtransmitting, to the UE, system information for at least the geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the first beam is a narrow beam transmitted by a satellite of a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

9. The method of claim 7, further comprising: receiving, from the UE, a second message comprising a second request for system information from the network.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the second message is a messages of a random access procedure.

11. The method of claim 9, wherein the second message is transmitted after random access procedure is completed.

12. The method of claim 9, wherein the second request for system information comprising a request for a second geographic section within the cell in which the UE is located based on the UE accessing a second beam of the plurality of beams transmitted by the network.

13. The method of claim 9, wherein the second request for system information is received at least a duration of time after the request for system information.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the duration of time is a preconfigured time duration.

15. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method as in any one of claims 1-14.108

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