Abstract: A method by a core network node of a core network of a wireless communication system for authenticating a user equipment, UE, to the core network includes receiving a first authentication request to authenticate the UE to the core network, determining that the UE should be authenticated by an external authentication entity that is external to the wireless communication system, transmitting a second authentication request to the external authentication entity, the second authentication request identifying the UE, receiving an authentication response from the external authentication entity verifying authenticity of the UE, the authentication response including a master key, and deriving a first key for securing communications with the UE from the master key.

Abstract: Methods may be provided to operate a Radio Access Network RAN node of a wireless communication network. Information defining an operational environment in which a wireless device is operating may be obtained. Communication with the wireless device may be managed based on the information defining the operational environment in which the wireless device is operating. Related RAN nodes, computer programs, and computer program products are also discussed.

Abstract: Provided is a method of operating a wireless device in a communication network. Operations corresponding to the method include receiving a scheduling message that includes a schedule identifying multiple transmission blocks, TB s. Operations further include dynamically generating an acknowledgement timer value that corresponds to the TBs.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to e.g. a method performed by a user equipment, UE, for handling a service in a wireless communication network. The UE perform, upon handling an emergency service, a connection to a second cell of a second RAT for handling the emergency service, and performs the emergency service in the second cell of the second RAT. The UE then stays connected in the second cell of the second RAT for a time interval relating to initiation of the emergency service or finalization of the emergency service.

Abstract: Methods for transmitting a first signal x1 and a second signal x2 using a first array of antenna elements of a polarization A and a second array of antenna elements of a substantially orthogonal polarization B. The methods include transmitting x1 in a first beam generated with array size invariant beamforming, using a sub-array A1 of antenna elements from the first array and applying a first precoding matrix, and using a sub-array B1 of antenna elements from the second array and applying a second precoding matrix. The methods also include transmitting x2 in a second beam generated with array size invariant beamforming, using a sub-array A2 of antenna elements from the first array and applying a third precoding matrix, and using a sub-array B2 of antenna elements from the second array and applying a fourth precoding matrix. The sub-arrays within a polarization are typically non-overlapping.

Abstract: A method of providing authentication at a communication device is provided. A primary authentication is run with a Trusted Non-3GPP Gateway Function TNGF node to obtain a TNGF Key (KTNGF). A re-authentication Root Key (rRK) is provided based on the TNGF key. A re-authentication Master Session Key (rMSK1) is derived based on the re-authentication Root Key. A security setup is performed with a Trusted Non-3GPP Access Point TNAP using the re-authentication Master Session Key. Related methods of performing authentication using a Trusted Non-3-GPP Gateway Function are also discussed.

Abstract: A method, network node and wireless device for an overheating configuration in NG EN-DC are disclosed. According to one aspect, a wireless device configured to communicate with a master node configured to operate using a first radio access technology, RAT, and to communicate a secondary node configured to operate using a second RAT is provided. The wireless device is configured to determine an overheating configuration for the wireless device, and indicate the overheating configuration using at least: a first indication associated with both the first RAT operation and second RAT operation; and a second indication associated with only one of the first RAT operation and second RAT operation.

Abstract: Modification of uplink (UL) data transmission with repetition in response to preemption indication is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a wireless device modifies UL data transmission with repetition responsive to receiving a preemption indication. The wireless device begins a UL data transmission comprising a plurality of repetitions of a data transmission, wherein at least two (2) repetitions are associated with different Redundancy Version (RV) values. The wireless device receives a first preemption indication during a first repetition of the plurality of repetitions, wherein the first repetition is associated with a RV value of X, and X is a positive integer. The wireless device then retransmits the first repetition of the UL data transmission reusing the RV value of X. In some embodiments, after receiving the first preemption indication, the wireless device may cancel the UL data transmission if a code rate of the UL data transmission exceeds a threshold rate.

Abstract: A dual-polarized radiator arrangement (1) comprises four radiator segments (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) and a reflector arrangement (2). The radiator segments (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) are arranged such that they form a square arrangement. Each radiator segment (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) comprises a minor radiating surface (5) having a first and a second end (5a, 5b) and a feeding assembly (9). Each radiator segment (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) comprises a first and a second main radiating surface (8a, 8b) arranged in the area of the first end (5a) and the second end (5b) of the minor radiating surface (5) and miming in the direction of the reflector arrangement (2). The first and second main radiating surfaces (8a, 8b) protrude beyond the respective first and second ends (5a, 5b) of the minor radiating surface (5) in the longitudinal direction (6a) of the minor radiating surface (5).

Abstract: Methods supporting a Quality of Service (QoS) update during a Handover (HO) procedure are disclosed herein. More specifically, methods performed by a Radio Access Network (RAN) node and a Core Network (CN) node for supporting a QoS update during an HO are provided. The methods disclosed herein can facilitate flexible New Generation (NG)-RAN (NG-RAN) deployment with a mixture of NG-RAN nodes capable or incapable of supporting additional parameters in an HO procedure. The methods also make it possible to provide smooth NG-RAN software updates between different software releases.

Abstract: There is provided a method (500) performed by a wireless device (WD) for communicating with a network node in a wireless communication network. The method comprises configuring (401) the WD with a Discontinuous Reception (DRX) configuration having an ON-duration configuration and a long/short DRX cycle configuration, the DRX configuration defining a timing and a length of an ON-duration for the WD based on a message from the network node. The method further comprises configuring (402) the WD with a Power Saving Signal (PSS) configuration based on a message from the network node, wherein the PSS configuration comprises a PSS offset and a PSS range, and where the PSS offset and the PSS range define a starting point and length of a PSS Monitoring Window (MW) within which at least one PSS Monitoring Occasion (MO) occurs. Further, the method comprises monitoring (403) a signal or channel at one or more PSS MOs within the PSS MW.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for use in a wireless transmitter of a wireless communication network comprises encoding information bits using a parity check matrix (PCM) and transmitting the encoded information bits to a wireless receiver. The parity check matrix (PCM) is optimized according to two or more approximate cycle extrinsic message degree (ACE) constraints. In some embodiments, a first portion of the PCM is optimized according to a first ACE constraint and a second portion of the PCM is optimized according to a second ACE constraint.

Abstract: A method performed by a computer system for a telecommunications network. The computer system can access a network metrics repository to retrieve a baseline dataset collected from a baseline policy deployed in the telecommunications network for controlling a configurable parameter of the telecommunications network. The configurable parameter includes an antenna tilt degree. The baseline dataset includes key performance indicators (KPIs) that include KPIs having a continuous value and a plurality of historical changes made to the configurable parameter. The computer system can train a policy model while offline the telecommunications network using the baseline dataset and inverse propensity scoring on the input KPIs having continuous values to output from the policy model a probability of actions for controlling the configurable parameter. A method performed by network node or network nodes is also provided for using a trained policy model to control the configuration parameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for transmission of multi-slot Physical Uplink Shared Channel PUSCH with repetitions in a half-duplex system such as a Time Division Duplexing TDD system. A method performed by a wireless device for transmission of multi-slot PUSCH repetitions in a half-duplex system comprises: receiving, from a network node, information related to slot-based configuration in a plurality of slots or mini-slots in the half-duplex system (400); determining multiple consecutive uplink symbols in the plurality of slots or mini-slots based on the information received from the network node (402); transmitting PUSCH repetitions to the network node in the determined multiple consecutive uplink symbols in the plurality of slots or mini-slots (404). In this manner, the uplink multi-slot operation is facilitated, the uplink transmission gain is increased and the coverage of the TDD system is improved.

Abstract: A method is provided for use in a network node in wireless communications network. The method includes determining, a plurality of transmission opportunities, TXOPs, in which to attempt to transmit a paging signal in a plurality of beams. The plurality of beams have a beam order. The method further includes assigning a predetermined number of the plurality of TXOPs to each beam of the plurality of beams, wherein none of the TXOPs is assigned to more than one beam. The method further includes performing at least one clear channel assessment, CCA, before transmitting the paging signal in one of the TXOPs. The method further includes transmitting the paging signal in a first beam of the plurality of beams using one of the plurality of TXOPs assigned to the first beam based on a first successful CCA covering the used TXOP.

Abstract: A method performed by a network entity is provided. The method comprises obtaining information indicating uplink, UL, and downlink, DL, time periods in the packet-based fronthaul network occupied by Time-Division Duplex, TDD, radio transmissions transmitted and/or received by the one or more second fronthaul network units over its radio interface. The method further comprises scheduling packet-based synchronization messages between at least the one or more first fronthaul network units and the one or more second fronthaul network units over the packet-based fronthaul network based on the obtained information. A network entity is also provided, as well as, computer programs and carriers.

Abstract: A method of abstracting network resources in a mobile communications network includes: determining a service coverage area for a class of service, the class of service defined by service parameters; determining a set of tracking areas that fall at least partly within the service coverage area; selecting available network resources for tracking areas of the set of tracking areas, for providing the class of service in the tracking areas; defining an abstraction view of the selected network resources for the class of service in the service coverage area, the abstraction view having deliverable values of the service parameters within the set of tracking areas; and outputting a communication signal having an indication of the abstraction view.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for a communication device, wherein the communication device comprises a visual sensor. The method comprises using the visual sensor for detecting another communication device, wherein the other communication device is detected by distinguishing an identifier which is visually arranged on the other communication device. The method also comprises estimating a direction associated with the communication device and the other communication device. and causing subsequent communication between the other communication device and the communication device to be based on the estimated direction. In some embodiments, causing subsequent communication between the other communication device and the communication device to be based on the estimated direction comprises reducing an amount of potential beams for the communication based on the estimated direction. Corresponding computer program product. apparatus and communication device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method performed by a first Radio Access Network. RAN node is provided. The method is for handling supported Information Elements (IEs) related to a procedure involving a number of network nodes, towards a second RAN node in a wireless communications system. The first RAN node sends (301) a first indication towards the second RAN node. The first indication indicates whether or not one or more first IEs, that are part of the procedure are supported by the first RAN node during the procedure. The first RAN node receives (302) a response comprising a second indication from the second RAN node. The second indication indicates whether or not one or more second IEs that are part of the procedure are supported by the second RAN node during the procedure.

Abstract: A wireless device receives a first device-to-device communication message from a first other wireless device and a second first device-to-device communication message from a second other wireless device. From the first device-to-device communication message, the wireless device decodes first uplink control data from the first other wireless device. From the second device-to-device communication message, the wireless device decodes second uplink control data from the second other wireless device. Further, the wireless device sends an uplink message comprising the first uplink control data and the second uplink control data to a node of the wireless communication network.