Abstract: At least one common PUCCH resource set configuration can be received (1310) for a 2-step random access procedure. At least one common PUCCH resource set can be determined (1320) based on the at least one common PUCCH resource set configuration. A PRACH and a corresponding MsgA PUSCH can be transmitted (1330). A MsgB PDSCH can be received (1340) in response to the transmitted PRACH and MsgA PUSCH. The received MsgB PDSCH can be decoded (1350). A successRAR intended to the UE can be identified (1360) from the decoded MsgB PDSCH. A common PUCCH resource set of the at least one common PUCCH resource set and a PUCCH resource of the common PUCCH resource set can be determined (1370) based on the successRAR. At least HARQ-ACK feedback information for the MsgB PDSCH can be transmitted (1380) on the PUCCH resource.

Abstract: First transmission power can be determined (1110) for a first PRACH preamble in a 2-step random access procedure based on a first set of power control parameters. The first PRACH preamble can be transmitted (1120) in the 2-step random access procedure based on the first transmission power. A determination can be made (1130) to switch from the 2-step random access procedure to a 4-step random access procedure. Second transmission power can be determined (1140) based on the first set of power control parameters and a second set of power control parameters for a subsequent second PRACH preamble transmission for the 4-step random access procedure. The subsequent second PRACH preamble can be transmitted (1150) in the 4-step random access procedure based on the second transmission power.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for uplink power control. One method includes: receiving a message that configures a set of resources that each includes a downlink resource or an uplink sounding resource and is associated with an uplink transmission beam pattern; receiving scheduling information for an uplink transmission that is associated with a resource of the set of resources; determining an uplink transmission beam pattern associated with the resource; determining a configured maximum output power for the uplink transmission beam pattern that is based on an antenna array property associated with the uplink transmission beam pattern; determining a transmit power for the uplink transmission based on the configured maximum output power; and performing the uplink transmission using the uplink transmission beam pattern based on the transmit power.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for selective retransmission of groupcast data. One apparatus includes a transceiver that transmits groupcast data via sidelink communication to a set of UEs and receives negative acknowledgement feedback via sidelink communication from at least one UE of the set, the negative acknowledgement feedback indicating unsuccessful reception of the groupcast data. The apparatus includes a processor that determines a retransmission mode based on a number of UEs sending negative acknowledgement feedback and controls the transceiver to send selectively beamformed retransmission of the groupcast data according to the determined retransmission mode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for low latency transmissions. A higher layer configuration message can be received that indicates a set of resource blocks for receiving data packets in at least one symbol of a subframe. An attempt can be made to decode a data packet in a first set of resource elements within the set of resource blocks. The first set of resource elements can be in the at least one symbol of the subframe. An attempt can be made to decode the data packet in at least a second set of resource elements within the set of resource blocks. The second set of resource elements can be in the at least one symbol of the subframe. The second set of resource elements can include at least one resource element that is not in the first set of resource elements. The data packet in one of the first set of resource elements and the second set of resource elements can be successfully decoded. A data payload of the decoded data packet can be delivered to an application layer.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for uplink power control. One method includes: receiving a message that configures a set of resources that each includes a downlink resource or an uplink sounding resource and is associated with an uplink transmission beam pattern; receiving scheduling information for an uplink transmission that is associated with a resource of the set of resources; determining an uplink transmission beam pattern associated with the resource; determining a configured maximum output power for the uplink transmission beam pattern that is based on an antenna array property associated with the uplink transmission beam pattern; determining a transmit power for the uplink transmission based on the configured maximum output power; and performing the uplink transmission using the uplink transmission beam pattern based on the transmit power.

Abstract: A first indication can be transmitted from at least one first of a first set of TRPs of a network. The first indication can indicate a minimum scheduling offset (Kmin) value between scheduling DCI of the first set of TRPs and a corresponding data communication. A second indication indicating the Kmin value can be received at at least one second TRP of a second set of TRPs of the network. First and second scheduling DCI can be transmitted scheduling respective first and second data communications associated with the respective first and second sets of TRPs. The first and second data communications can be communicated via the respective first and second sets of TRPs of the network such that the offset between the first scheduling DCI and the first data communication is at least the Kmin value and the offset between the second scheduling DCI and the second data communication is at least the Kmin value.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for low latency transmissions. A higher layer configuration message can be received that indicates a set of resource blocks for receiving data packets in at least one symbol of a subframe. An attempt can be made to decode a data packet in a first set of resource elements within the set of resource blocks. The first set of resource elements can be in the at least one symbol of the subframe. An attempt can be made to decode the data packet in at least a second set of resource elements within the set of resource blocks. The second set of resource elements can be in the at least one symbol of the subframe. The second set of resource elements can include at least one resource element that is not in the first set of resource elements. The data packet in one of the first set of resource elements and the second set of resource elements can be successfully decoded. A data payload of the decoded data packet can be delivered to an application layer.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for synchronization signal block selection. One method includes receiving multiple synchronization signal blocks on a first wideband carrier. Each synchronization signal block includes at least one synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel. The method includes detecting at least one synchronization signal block of the synchronization signal blocks, determining at least one synchronization signal frequency associated with the at least one detected synchronization signal block, and selecting a first synchronization signal block of the at least one detected synchronization signal block and a first synchronization signal frequency of the at least one synchronization signal frequency. The first synchronization signal block is associated with the first synchronization signal frequency.

Abstract: A resource assignment can be received. A first set of time-frequency resources in a subframe can be determined from the resource assignment. A second set of time-frequency resources in the subframe can be determined. The second set of time-frequency resources can be used for a second latency data transmission. The second set of time-frequency resources can overlap with at least a portion of the first set of time-frequency resources. A first latency data transmission in the subframe can be decoded based on the determined first and second set of time-frequency resources. The first latency transmission can have a longer latency than the second latency transmission.

Abstract: A minimum scheduling offset value (Kmin value) between scheduling DCI and a corresponding data communication can be determined based on an indication from a network and a channel processing capability. Particular scheduling DCI scheduling a particular corresponding data communication can be received. A determination can be made regarding whether the determined Kmin value is applicable to the particular scheduling DCI and the particular corresponding data communication. In response to determining the determined Kmin value is applicable to the particular scheduling DCI and the particular corresponding data communication, the particular corresponding data communication can be communicated with the network such that the offset between the particular scheduling DCI and the particular corresponding data communication is at least the determined Kmin value.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided, where a respective reference signal associated with each of one or more downlink transmit antenna ports in a wireless communication network is received. A value is determined for each of one or more measurable characteristics relative to each of the received reference signals. One or more parameters are received, the parameters including one or more adjustments, where each adjustment is specific to one of the downlink transmit antenna ports and include adjustments in the form of one or more respective offset values to be applied to at least some of the one or more determined values of the measurable characteristics of the received reference signals.

Abstract: The present application relates to method and apparatus for resource allocation on unlicensed spectrum. One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method comprising: receiving a Downlink Control Information (DCI) assigning frequency resources of a carrier for transmitting data on the carrier, wherein the frequency resources include a first set of Physical Resource Blocks (PRBs) and a second set of PRBs and the frequency resources span over a predefined percentage of a bandwidth of the carrier, and the bandwidth of the carrier is greater than 20 MHz; and transmitting the data on the first set of PRBs and the second set of PRBs.

Abstract: A first indication can be received from at least one first of a first set of TRPs of a network. The first indication can indicate a minimum scheduling offset (Kmin) value between scheduling DCI of the first set of TRPs and a corresponding data communication. A second indication indicating the Kmin value can be indicated to at least one second TRP of a second set of TRPs of the network. First and second scheduling DCI can be received scheduling respective first and second data communications associated with the respective first and second sets of TRPs. The first and second data communications can be communicated with the respective first and second sets of TRPs of the network such that the offset between the first scheduling DCI and the first data communication is at least the Kmin value and the offset between the second scheduling DCI and the second data communication is at least the Kmin value.

Abstract: A minimum scheduling offset value (Kmin value) between scheduling DCI and a corresponding data communication can be determined based on a control channel configuration. Particular scheduling DCI scheduling a particular corresponding data communication can be received. A determination can be made regarding whether the determined Kmin value is applicable to the particular scheduling DCI and the particular corresponding data communication. The particular corresponding data communication can be communicated with a network such that the offset between the particular scheduling DCI and the particular corresponding data communication is at least the determined Kmin value.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for synchronization signal block selection. One method includes receiving multiple synchronization signal blocks on a first wideband carrier. Each synchronization signal block includes at least one synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel. The method includes detecting at least one synchronization signal block of the synchronization signal blocks, determining at least one synchronization signal frequency associated with the at least one detected synchronization signal block, and selecting a first synchronization signal block of the at least one detected synchronization signal block and a first synchronization signal frequency of the at least one synchronization signal frequency. The first synchronization signal block is associated with the first synchronization signal frequency.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided, where a respective reference signal associated with each of one or more downlink transmit antenna ports in a wireless communication network is received. A value is determined for each of one or more measurable characteristics relative to each of the received reference signals. One or more parameters are received, the parameters including one or more adjustments, where each adjustment is specific to one of the downlink transmit antenna ports and include adjustments in the form of one or more respective offset values to be applied to at least some of the one or more determined values of the measurable characteristics of the received reference signals.

Abstract: A method and apparatus include receiving a resource allocation in a control information message. The resource allocation includes one or more resource blocks, wherein each of the one or more resource blocks comprises a plurality of subcarriers. An indication is received in the control information message identifying whether one or more guard subcarriers are present on a respective one or more of the edges of at least one resource block of the resource allocation.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for uplink power control. One method includes: operating a network entity with multiple antenna arrays; determining a first closed-loop power control process for a first set of uplink beam patterns based on a first antenna array of the multiple antenna arrays, wherein at least one receive beam pattern of the first antenna array is used to receive a first uplink transmission using at least one uplink beam pattern; determining a second closed-loop power control process for a second set of uplink beam patterns based on a second antenna array of the multiple antenna arrays, wherein the second antenna array is different from the first antenna array; and indicating to the device in a configuration message the first closed-loop power control process and the second closed-loop power control process.

Abstract: A wireless terminal receives signaling information, pertaining to a reference signal transmission in at least one specifically designated sub frame, the signaling information including a list, the list including base station identities. The terminal determines, from at least one of the base station identities in the list, the time-frequency resources associated with a reference signal transmission intended for observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) measurements from a transmitting base station associated with said one base station identity. The time of arrival of a transmission from the transmitting base station, relative to reference timing, is measured. The wireless terminal can receive a command from a serving cell to start performing inter-frequency OTDOA measurement on a frequency layer containing reference signals, the frequency layer distinct from the serving frequency layer, the serving frequency layer not containing positioning reference signals.