Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to sidelink positioning session establishment. In an aspect, a terminal device obtains session information associated with a first sidelink positioning session, and determines, based on the session information, difference information between the first sidelink positioning session and a second sidelink positioning session in which the terminal device is a target device. The terminal device transmits a positioning request for determining at least one anchor device to perform the second sidelink positioning session, wherein the positioning request comprises the difference information. The terminal device performs the second sidelink positioning session with the at least one anchor device. The embodiments of the present disclosure can immediately activate the target device in an efficient manner with reduced signaling overhead and latency.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are described for assistance information from the UE to network side, e.g., enabling faster decision-making for secondary cell group deactivation in 3GPP MR DC/CA deployments. According to some aspects, instructions for UE behavior upon MR DC/CA secondary cell group activation are provided in a secondary cell group deactivation message to reduce delays for a UE triggered secondary group activation. RRC signaling ambiguities for conditional PSCell addition/change may be resolved by a synchronization message between a main node and a secondary node to avoid delays and signaling errors.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a method in a user equipment (605) for communicating with a base station (603) in a communications network (600). The user equipment (605) is configured to communicate with the base station (603) according to a selectable of at least two user equipment categories. The user equipment (605) selects one of the at least two user equipment categories if information indicating the one of the user equipment categories is received from the base station (603). The user equipment (605) selects a default of the user equipment categories if no information indicating which of the user equipment categories is received from the base station (603). The user equipment (605) determines a soft buffer size according to the selected user equipment category. The user equipment (605) communicates with the base station (603) according to the selected user equipment category and applying the determined soft buffer size.

Abstract: An apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: determine whether the apparatus is expected to perform communication on a first carrier within a time interval, and communication on a second carrier within the time interval; determine whether there is a conflict between at least one symbol of the first carrier and at least one symbol of the second carrier within the time interval; determine at least one scheme to use for performing communication with at least one user equipment, when there is the conflict between the at least one symbol of the first carrier and the at least one symbol of the second carrier within the time interval; and perform the communication with the at least one user equipment using the at least one scheme.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are described for assistance information from the UE to network side, e.g., enabling faster decision-making for secondary cell group deactivation in 3GPP MR DC/CA deployments. According to some aspects, instructions for UE behavior upon MR DC/CA secondary cell group activation are provided in a secondary cell group deactivation message to reduce delays for a UE triggered secondary group activation. RRC signaling ambiguities for conditional PSCell addition/ change may be resolved by a synchronization message between a main node and a secondary node to avoid delays and signaling errors.

Abstract: Radio network Positioning Reference Signals (PRSs) may be managed dynamically via user equipment (UE) requests triggered by measurements in accordance with initial PRS configurations, whereby a UE contacts an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) and/or a Location Management Function (LMF). Similarly, an LMF may initiate adjustments in PRS configurations and transmission via communications with base stations, UEs, and/or AMFs. Dynamic signaling of PRS configurations may be achieved via legacy protocols and/or New Radio Positioning Protocol A (NRPPa), for example. A requests from a UE for PRS configuration adjustment may include an indication of a required level of service or of a class of service, for example, and/or an indication of signal measurements, a position estimate, an indication of a capability of the UE.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising: means for determining (1100), by a sidelink manager, a first resource allocation used by a first module for performing sidelink communications via a first radio access technology; means for determining (1102), by the sidelink manager, a second resource allocation used by a second module for performing sidelink communications via a second radio access technology; means for determining (1104), by the sidelink manager, a resource allocation conflict based on the first resource allocation and the second resource allocation; means for converting (1106), by the sidelink manager, the first resource allocation into a converted first resource allocation compatible with the second radio access technology or the second resource allocation into a converted second resource allocation compatible with the first radio access technology; and means for sending (1108), by the sidelink manager, the converted first resource allocation to the second module or the converted second

Abstract: There is provided a method for providing Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) Reference Signal Time Difference (RSTD) measurements from a wireless device to a location server. The method includes sending, from the wireless node to the location server, a capability to support OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD, receiving, at the wireless node, a request for OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD, from the location server. The method includes receiving, at the wireless node, assistance data providing details of required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD from the location server, receiving, at the wireless node, a signal from an RSTD reference cell and a neighbor cell. The method includes observing, at the wireless node, a time difference between the received signals thereby obtaining the required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD and sending the required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD from the wireless node to the location server.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for use in a wireless device of acquiring system information associated with a core network comprises receiving system information from a network node. The network node is connected to one or more core networks. The system information includes an indication of a network type (e.g., enhanced packet system (EPS), fifth generation system (5GS), etc.) for each core network. The method further comprises determining a capability of the wireless device for connecting to the plurality of network types, and determining whether to connect to a core network based on the network type and the capability of the wireless device. In particular embodiments, the indication of the network type comprises a list of public land mobile networks (PLMNs) connected to the network node and an indication of network types supported by each PLMN.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for use in a wireless device of acquiring system information associated with a core network comprises receiving system information from a network node. The network node is connected to one or more core networks. The system information includes an indication of a network type (e.g., enhanced packet system (EPS), fifth generation system (5GS), etc.) for each core network. The method further comprises determining a capability of the wireless device for connecting to the plurality of network types, and determining whether to connect to a core network based on the network type and the capability of the wireless device. In particular embodiments, the indication of the network type comprises a list of public land mobile networks (PLMNs) connected to the network node and an indication of network types supported by each PLMN.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a method in a user equipment (605) for communicating with a base station (603) in a communications network (600). The user equipment (605) is configured to communicate with the base station (603) according to a selectable of at least two user equipment categories. The user equipment (605) selects one of the at least two user equipment categories if information indicating the one of the user equipment categories is received from the base station (603). The user equipment (605) selects a default of the user equipment categories if no information indicating which of the user equipment categories is received from the base station (603). The user equipment (605) determines a soft buffer size according to the selected user equipment category. The user equipment (605) communicates with the base station (603) according to the selected user equipment category and applying the determined soft buffer size.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for use in a wireless device of acquiring system information associated with a core network comprises receiving system information from a network node. The network node is connected to one or more core networks. The system information includes an indication of a network type (e.g., enhanced packet system (EPS), fifth generation system (5GS), etc.) for each core network. The method further comprises determining a capability of the wireless device for connecting to the plurality of network types, and determining whether to connect to a core network based on the network type and the capability of the wireless device. In particular embodiments, the indication of the network type comprises a list of public land mobile networks (PLMNs) connected to the network node and an indication of network types supported by each PLMN.

Abstract: There is provided a method for providing Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) Reference Signal Time Difference (RSTD) measurements from a wireless device to a location server. The method includes sending, from the wireless node to the location server, a capability to support OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD, receiving, at the wireless node, a request for OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD, from the location server. The method includes receiving, at the wireless node, assistance data providing details of required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD from the location server, receiving, at the wireless node, a signal from an RSTD reference cell and a neighbor cell. The method includes observing, at the wireless node, a time difference between the received signals thereby obtaining the required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD and sending the required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD from the wireless node to the location server.

Abstract: A core network node (302) and a method therein. The core network node, a transmission point (308,312) and a wireless device (310) operate in a wireless communications network (300). The core network node manages at least one set of transmission points, wherein each transmission point is associated with a respective index. Further, the core network node receives, from the wireless device, measurement information and an index, and maps the measurement information to a transmission point based on the received index and an association, which association associates a transmission point to an index that is unique for the wireless device.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a method in a user equipment (605) for communicating with a base station (603) in a communications network (600). The user equipment (605) is configured to communicate with the base station (603) according to a selectable of at least two user equipment categories. The user equipment (605) selects one of the at least two user equipment categories if information indicating the one of the user equipment categories is received from the base station (603). The user equipment (605) selects a default of the user equipment categories if no information indicating which of the user equipment categories is received from the base station (603). The user equipment (605) determines a soft buffer size according to the selected user equipment category. The user equipment (605) communicates with the base station (603) according to the selected user equipment category and applying the determined soft buffer size.

Abstract: There is provided a method for providing Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) Reference Signal Time Difference (RSTD) measurements from a wireless device to a location server. The method comprises sending, from the wireless node to the location server, a capability to support OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD, receiving, at the wireless node, a request for OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD, from the location server. The method comprises receiving, at the wireless node, assistance data providing details of required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD from the location server, receiving, at the wireless node, a signal from an RSTD reference cell and a neighbor cell. The method comprises observing, at the wireless node, a time difference between the received signals thereby obtaining the required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD and sending the required OTDOA location measurements using multipath RSTD from the wireless node to the location server.

Abstract: There is provided a method of operating a network node in a communication network, the method comprising transmitting information required by a mobile device for reliable communications with the communication network to mobile devices in a single information block. Also provided is a method of operating a mobile device in a communication network, the method comprising receiving information required by the mobile device for reliable communications with the communication network in a single information block from the communication network. A network node and mobile device are also provided that are configured to perform the respective methods.

Abstract: A method performed by a wireless communication device for monitoring for a paging message from a core network node in a wireless communications network. The wireless communication device monitors (304) for the paging message at one or more paging occasions during a time period for monitoring paging. The start of the time period is based on an instant of time when the wireless communication device registers to the core network node.

Abstract: System Information Broadcast for Machine-Type Communication There is provided a method of operating a network node (6; 8; 10) in a communication network (2), the method comprising transmitting information required by a mobile device (12) for reliable communications with the communication network to mobile devices (12) in a single information block (103). Also provided is a method of operating a mobile device (12) in a communication network (2), the method comprising receiving information required by the mobile device (12) for reliable communications with the communication network in a single information block from the communication network (117). A network node and mobile device are also provided that are configured to perform the respective methods.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a method in a base station (603) for communicating with a user equipment (605) in the communication network (600). The base station (603) is configured to communicate with the user equipment (605) according to a selectable of at least two user equipment categories. Based on information about a selected user equipment category, the base station (603) determines a first number of maximum transmission layers supported by the base station (603). The base station (603) communicates with the user equipment (605) according to up to the determined first number of maximum transmission layers and according to the selected user equipment category.