Abstract: A method in a node is disclosed. The method comprises generating a tag for an associated data packet at a first layer, the generated tag indicating one or more parameters related to transmission of the associated data packet. The method comprises signaling the tag from the first layer to another layer. The method comprises mapping, at the another layer, the associated data packet to a logical channel based on the one or more parameters indicated by the tag, and selecting one or more resources for transmission of the associated data packet based on the mapping of the associated data packet to the logical channel.

Abstract: A method of operating a first wireless communication device includes transmitting a first message toward one or more wireless devices including a second wireless device, the first message indicating a need of the first wireless communication device to use shared network resources, receiving an indication from the second wireless device that it has available resources, utilizing the available resources of the second wireless device, transmitting a second message toward the one or more wireless devices, the second message comprising an entry for inclusion in a distributed transaction ledger of utilized resources that is shared among the one or more wireless devices, the entry indicating utilization of the available resources of the second wireless device by the first wireless communication device, and storing the entry in a local copy of the distributed transaction ledger.

Abstract: A method in a node is disclosed. The method comprises generating a tag for an associated data packet at a first layer, the generated tag indicating one or more parameters related to transmission of the associated data packet. The method comprises signaling the tag from the first layer to another layer. The method comprises mapping, at the another layer, the associated data packet to a logical channel based on the one or more parameters indicated by the tag, and selecting one or more resources for transmission of the associated data packet based on the mapping of the associated data packet to the logical channel.

Abstract: A method in a node is disclosed. The method comprises generating a tag for an associated data packet at a first layer, the generated tag indicating one or more parameters related to transmission of the associated data packet. The method comprises signaling the tag from the first layer to another layer. The method comprises mapping, at the another layer, the associated data packet to a logical channel based on the one or more parameters indicated by the tag, and selecting one or more resources for transmission of the associated data packet based on the mapping of the associated data packet to the logical channel.

Abstract: A network node, a wireless device and methods performed thereby for use in a Random Access, RA, procedure with wireless devices in a cell of the network node are provided. The method includes receiving, from at least two wireless devices, a RA message comprising an RA preamble; transmitting an RA Response, RAR, to the at least two wireless devices, the RAR comprising a TC-RNTI and an RA preamble identifier identifying the received RA preamble; and receiving, from each of said at least two wireless devices, a connection request message comprising a respective S-TMSI. The method includes for a wireless device previously connected to the network node in the same cell, transmitting a connection setup message addressed to a C-RNTI previously assigned to the wireless device; and for a wireless device not previously connected to the network node in the same cell, transmitting, a connection setup message addressed to the TC-RNTI.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a method by a wireless device is provided for mapping of application data packets onto bearers. The method includes associating at least one tag value with a bearer upon establishment of the bearer. A tag is attached to a packet when passing the packet to a lower layer. The packet is mapped onto the bearer, and a path to transmit the packet is selected.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein systems, methods, and apparatuses for floor control in a push to talk communication session. According to certain embodiments, a method for floor control comprises, prior to transmitting a first message to one or more wireless devices, determining, at a first wireless device, a priority of the first message. The method also comprises determining, at the first wireless device, whether a floor is available for transmitting the first message based on the determined priority of the first message. The method additionally includes, upon the floor being available, transmitting the first message from the first wireless device to the one or more wireless devices. The method additionally includes transmitting the first message from the first wireless device without the first wireless device first requesting the floor from a remote floor controller.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a method by a wireless device is provided for mapping of application data packets onto bearers. The method includes associating at least one tag value with a bearer upon establishment of the bearer. A tag is attached to a packet when passing the packet to a lower layer. The packet is mapped onto the bearer, and a path to transmit the packet is selected.

Abstract: A method in a node is disclosed. The method comprises generating a tag for an associated data packet at a first layer, the generated tag indicating one or more parameters related to transmission of the associated data packet. The method comprises signaling the tag from the first layer to another layer. The method comprises mapping, at the another layer, the associated data packet to a logical channel based on the one or more parameters indicated by the tag, and selecting one or more resources for transmission of the associated data packet based on the mapping of the associated data packet to the logical channel.

Abstract: A network node, a wireless device and methods performed thereby for use in a Random Access, RA, procedure with wireless devices in a cell of the network node are provided. The method includes receiving, from at least two wireless devices, a RA message comprising an RA preamble; transmitting an RA Response, RAR, to the at least two wireless devices, the RAR comprising a TC-RNTI and an RA preamble identifier identifying the received RA preamble; and receiving, from each of said at least two wireless devices, a connection request message comprising a respective S-TMSI. The method includes for a wireless device previously connected to the network node in the same cell, transmitting a connection setup message addressed to a C-RNTI previously assigned to the wireless device; and for a wireless device not previously connected to the network node in the same cell, transmitting, a connection setup message addressed to the TC-RNTI.

Abstract: A method in a node is disclosed. The method comprises generating a tag for an associated data packet at a first layer, the generated tag indicating one or more parameters related to transmission of the associated data packet. The method comprises signaling the tag from the first layer to another layer. The method comprises mapping, at the another layer, the associated data packet to a logical channel based on the one or more parameters indicated by the tag, and selecting one or more resources for transmission of the associated data packet based on the mapping of the associated data packet to the logical channel.

Abstract: A network node, a wireless device and methods for use in a Random Access, RA, procedure with wireless devices in a cell of the network node. The method of the network node comprises receiving, from at least two wireless devices, a RA message having an RA preamble; transmitting an RA Response, RAR, to the wireless devices, the RAR having a TC-RNTI and an RA preamble identifier identifying the received RA preamble; and receiving, from each of wireless the devices, a connection request message having a respective S-TMSI. For a wireless device previously connected to the network node in the same cell, a connection setup message addressed to a C-RNTI previously assigned to the wireless device is transmitted. For a wireless device not previously connected to the network node in the same cell, a connection setup message addressed to the TC-RNTI is transmitted.

Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, there is disclosed herein a method for decoding a received message. The method comprises determining one or more non-reserved group IDs associated with a first wireless device. The method additionally includes participating in a communication session based on a first group ID of the one or more non-reserved group IDs associated with the first wireless device. The method further includes receiving a first message from a second wireless device. The first message comprises a second group ID. The second group ID is not among the one or more non-reserved group IDs associated to with the first wireless device. The method also comprises determining the second group ID is a reserved group ID. The method additional comprises decoding the first message based on the second group ID.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to a remote wireless device for a cellular communications network are disclosed. In some embodiments, the remote wireless device is a wireless device that desires to establish a relay connection with a relay wireless device that has relay functionality. The remote wireless device includes a transceiver, a processor, and memory storing instructions executable by the processor whereby the relay wireless device is operable to rank a plurality of candidate relay wireless devices and to report a subset of the plurality of candidate relay wireless devices based on the ranking of the plurality of candidate relay wireless devices to a network node of the cellular communications network via the transceiver.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a method in a first wireless device (10A) comprises determining (100) an intended pilot sequence that the first wireless device (10A) intends to send to an access node (20), determining (112-116) whether another wireless device (10B; 10N) is using a similar pilot sequence, and transmitting (122) the intended pilot sequence to the access node (20) in a next available time instance in response to a determination that another wireless device (10B, 10N) is not using the similar pilot sequence.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to a remote wireless device for a cellular communications network are disclosed. In some embodiments, the remote wireless device is a wireless device that desires to establish a relay connection with a relay wireless device that has relay functionality. The remote wireless device includes a transceiver, a processor, and memory storing instructions executable by the processor whereby the relay wireless device is operable to rank a plurality of candidate relay wireless devices and to report a subset of the plurality of candidate relay wireless devices based on the ranking of the plurality of candidate relay wireless devices to a network node of the cellular communications network via the transceiver.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to coordinating the pilot sequences that are used by several wireless devices being served by one or more network nodes. In particular it relates to coordinating pilot signals used by adjacent cells or by cells within a limited area. The disclosure also relates to a pilot coordination unit, to a network node, to a wireless device and to corresponding methods and computer programs. The disclosure proposes a method performed in a pilot coordination unit (120) in a communication system, for coordinating pilot sequences used by several wireless devices (10a, 10b) served by one or more network nodes (110a, 110b). The method comprises obtaining (S12), estimated angles of arrival, of the wireless devices (10a, 10b), in the corresponding serving network nodes (110a, 110b). The method further comprises allocating (S14) pilot sequences, to be used by the wireless devices (10a, 10b) based on the obtained estimated angles of arrival.

Abstract: A network node: receives first random access messages from the two or more wireless devices comprising identical random access preambles; transmits a second random access message comprising a first temporary identity to the two or more wireless devices; receives third random access messages from the two or more wireless devices, wherein at least one of the third random access messages comprises a second temporary identity; determines different identities for the two or more wireless devices using at least one received second temporary identity; and transmits a fourth random access message to the two or more wireless devices using and/or comprising the identity of the two or more wireless devices, respectively, which identity is to be used by each of the two or more wireless devices, respectively, when connected to the cell.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a method by a wireless device is provided for mapping of application data packets onto bearers. The method includes associating at least one tag value with a bearer upon establishment of the bearer. A tag is attached to a packet when passing the packet to a lower layer. The packet is mapped onto the bearer, and a path to transmit the packet is selected.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to the reduction of signaling for selecting or re-selecting a relay wireless device in a cellular communications network. Embodiments of a method of operation of a relay wireless device in a cellular communications network are provided. The relay wireless device is a wireless device having relay functionality. In some embodiments, the method of operation of the relay wireless device comprises receiving a relay request from a remote wireless device, wherein the remote wireless device is a wireless device desiring a connection to the cellular communications network via a relay wireless device. The method further comprises determining whether one or more criteria for responding to the relay request are satisfied and responding to the remote wireless device upon determining that the one or more criteria for responding to the relay request are satisfied.