Abstract: Technology for a user equipment (UE), operable to generate an enhanced buffer status report (eBSR) is disclosed. The UE can identify packets for uplink transmission. The UE can filter the packets for uplink transmission, to identify a number of small packets pending for transmission and a number of larger packets, relative to the small packets, that are pending for transmission in the uplink transmission. The UE can encode the eBSR for transmission to a next generation node B (gNB), wherein the eBSR includes information identifying the number of small packets pending for transmission. The UE can have a memory interface configured to send to a memory the number of small packets pending for transmission.

Abstract: Devices, methods, user equipment (UE), network core devices, gateway devices, evolved node B (eNB), and storage media for UE provisioning are described. In one embodiment, a UE is configured for codec bitrate adaptation via an interface configured to receive a bandwidth indication and a codec awareness indication from an eNB. The UE process the bandwidth indication and identifies, based on the codec awareness indication, a first codec from a plurality of codecs supported by the UE. The UE then configures with the eNB using data encoded with the first codec. This data may, for example, be Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) data or other such media data. Selection of the codec or associated codec information may be further based on the codec awareness indication.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for performing energy efficient positioning. One apparatus in a mobile communication network includes network interface and a processor that establishes a LPP session with a UE. In response to the network interface receiving an indication from the UE for operating in a reduced power mode, the processor configures the UE for energy efficient positioning measurements.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for system information block sizing. One method includes determining whether a first size of a first SIB is greater than a remaining size in a SI message. The system information message includes a second SIB having a second size. The method includes, in response to the first size of the first SIB being greater than the remaining size in the SI message, segmenting the first SIB into multiple segments including a first segment and at least one second segment. A segment size of the first segment is less than or equal to the remaining size in the SI message. The method includes including the first segment of the multiple segments of the first SIB in a third SIB. The system information message includes the second SIB and the third SIB.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for consecutive data packet feedback. One method includes receiving a first set of consecutive data packets. The method includes transmitting feedback corresponding to the first set of consecutive data packets, wherein the feedback comprises: an error indication in response each data packet in the first set of consecutive data packets failing to be received correctly; a non-error indication in response to at least one data packet in the first set of consecutive data packets being received correctly; a counter value that indicates a consecutive number of data packet failures; or some combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus adapted to address asymmetric conditions in a multi-antenna system. In one embodiment, the multi-antenna system comprises a wireless (e.g., 3G cellular) multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) system, and the methods and apparatus efficiently utilize transmitter and receiver resources based at least in part on a detected asymmetric condition. If an asymmetric condition is detected by the transmitter on any given data stream, the transmitter can decide to utilize only a subset of the available resources for that stream. Accordingly, the signal processing resources for that data stream are adapted to mirror the reduction in resources that are necessary for transmission. The transmitter signals the receiver that it will only be using a subset of the resources available, and the receiver adapts its operation according to the signaling data it receives. The multi-antenna system can therefore reduce power consumption as well as increasing spectral efficiency on the network.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for determining the type of a mobile radio base station is provided. The method may include receiving a synchronization message comprising a mobile radio base station identifier, and determining the type of a mobile radio base station using a previously signaled and stored piece of mobile radio base station type determining information indicating a rule as to how the type of a mobile radio base station out of a plurality of types of a mobile radio base station can be derived from a mobile radio base station identifier and the received mobile radio base station identifier.

Abstract: An operation mode from a plurality of operation modes can be determined (310) based on at least one traffic type originated from a UE. The plurality of operation modes can include at least one group operation mode and an individual operation mode. The at least one group operation mode can support a plurality of UEs grouped into a group of UEs. The at least one group operation mode can support at least one network entity communicating associated messages with the group of UEs including the UE. The associated messages can be associated with the group of UEs. A network entity can be informed (320) of the determined operation mode.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, an apparatus of a user equipment (UE), comprises one or more baseband processors to derive a dynamic scrambling key, and a memory to store the dynamic scrambling key and a temporary UE identifier (temporary UE ID) assigned to the UE. The one or more baseband processors monitor a paging request for a scrambled UE identifier (UE ID) to determine if the paging request is intended for the UE by unscrambling the scrambled UE ID with the dynamic scrambling key to produce the temporary UE ID. The paging request is intended for the UE if the temporary UE ID produced by unscrambling the scrambled UE ID matches the temporary UE ID stored in the memory. A new dynamic scrambling key may be derived each time the UE returns to a radio resource control idle (RRC_IDLE) state.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for receiving selection assistance information corresponding to a preferred network slice. One apparatus includes a processor and a transceiver that receives selection assistance information corresponding to a set of preferred network slices from the mobile communication network, where the selection assistance information includes an indication of at least one preferred network slice starting with a most preferred network slice in a priority order, the selection assistance information further including target cell detection information and/or target cell selection information. The processor performs cell search on a highest priority frequency layer corresponding to the most preferred network slice and selects a cell of the highest priority frequency layer that supports the most preferred network slice based on results of the cell search.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure relate to a UE that receives a group RRC release message that is based on a group mobility configuration, the group RRC release message intended for communication to a group of multiple UEs. The UE can switch to a RRC inactive state based in part on a determination that a RRC connection suspend configuration directed to the UE is included in the group RRC release message. The UE can switch to a RRC idle state based in part on a determination that the RRC connection suspend configuration is not included in the group RRC release message. A network entity can generate the group RRC release message with the group mobility configuration, and the group RRC release message is intended for communication to the group of multiple UEs. The network entity can then transmit the group RRC release message to the group of multiple UEs.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for transmitting message segments in parallel. One method includes segmenting a first PDCP layer SDU message into a plurality of first segments and transmitting a first set of segmented RRC messages to a second communication entity. The first method includes segmenting a second PDCP layer SDU message into a plurality of second segments and transmitting a second set of segmented RRC messages to the second communication entity in parallel with the first set of segmented RRC messages. Each of the segmented RRC messages includes one of the first or second segments and includes a procedure number that indicates to which procedure the included segment corresponds.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for setting up multiple user plane (“UP”) security contexts. One apparatus includes a transceiver and a processor that derives distinct UP integrity and ciphering keys for a selected central unit user plane (“CU-UP”) node in the RAN, said derivation using a key derivation function. The processor assigns a UP Security Indicator to uniquely identify the derived distinct UP integrity and ciphering keys and the transceiver sends a setup request to the selected CU-UP node, said setup request containing the UP Security Indicator and the distinct UP integrity and ciphering keys. The transceiver receives a setup response from the selected CU-UP node and the processor activates distinct UP security at a UE.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for consecutive data packet feedback. One method includes receiving a first set of consecutive data packets. The method includes transmitting feedback corresponding to the first set of consecutive data packets, wherein the feedback comprises: an error indication in response each data packet in the first set of consecutive data packets failing to be received correctly; a non-error indication in response to at least one data packet in the first set of consecutive data packets being received correctly; a counter value that indicates a consecutive number of data packet failures; or some combination thereof.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for target network slice information for target network slices. One method (900) includes receiving (902) a first message from a communication device including information indicating a request to register multiple network slices. The method (900) includes determining (904) target network slice information corresponding to multiple target network slices. The target network slice information includes information indicating network slices of the multiple network slices not supported in an area in which the communication device is located and a frequency specific configuration associated with the multiple target network slices. The method (900) includes transmitting (906) a second message to a radio network entity including the target network slice information and the associated frequency specific configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses. According to some embodiments of the disclosure, a method includes: transmitting, at an access node, a failure information message to a base station, wherein the access node is connected to the base station via a master node and a secondary node, and wherein the failure information message includes a failure type of a backhaul link. The failure type is based on a failure type set including at least the following: an expiry of a physical layer problem timer, a random access problem, and reaching a maximum number of retransmission in response to radio link failure (RLF).

Abstract: A circuit arrangement includes a preprocessing circuit configured to obtain context information related to a user location, a learning circuit configured to determine a predicted user movement based on context information related to a user location to obtain a predicted route and to determine predicted radio conditions along the predicted route, and a decision circuit configured to, based on the predicted radio conditions, identify one or more first areas expected to have a first type of radio conditions and one or more second areas expected to have a second type of radio conditions different from the first type of radio conditions and to control radio activity while traveling on the predicted route according to the one or more first areas and the one or more second areas.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement includes a preprocessing circuit configured to obtain context information related to a user location, a learning circuit configured to determine a predicted user movement based on context information related to a user location to obtain a predicted route and to determine predicted radio conditions along the predicted route, and a decision circuit configured to, based on the predicted radio conditions, identify one or more first areas expected to have a first type of radio conditions and one or more second areas expected to have a second type of radio conditions different from the first type of radio conditions and to control radio activity while traveling on the predicted route according to the one or more first areas and the one or more second areas.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for performing cell selection/reselection on a radio frequency associated with a network slice. One apparatus includes a processor and a transceiver that camps on a first frequency layer of a RAN while in a RRC idle state, the first frequency layer supporting a first set of network slices, where the first set of network slices is prioritized for use with a first frequency. The processor iteratively performs cell search on a second frequency layer while the apparatus is camped on the first frequency layer, the second frequency layer supporting a second set of network slices, where the second set of network slices is prioritized for use with a second frequency. The processor maintains in parallel the second frequency layer while in the RRC idle state.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for configuring measurement reporting in non-public networks. One apparatus includes a transceiver that communicates with a UE , where the UE is connected to a non-public radio cell. The apparatus includes a processor that – via the transceiver - receives a first message containing a first indication of an access mode of the UE and sends a second message specifying at least one measurement configuration to the UE. The processor receives from the UEand via the transceiver – a measurement report containing measurement results of at least one neighboring radio cell of the communication network and determines to handover the UEto another radio cell of the communication network in accordance with the measurement results.