Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for using a configured feedback resource for feedback. One method includes transmitting, to a device, configuration information on a transmission resource, wherein the configuration information comprises: resource information for a data transmission; a request for feedback; and a configuration message indicating configuration of a feedback resource. The method includes monitoring for feedback from the device on the feedback resource. The method includes transmitting the data transmission after the monitoring for feedback on the feedback resource.

Abstract: An interface between a vehicle control system and a communication system is provided. The interface comprises an input configured to receive data from at least one of the vehicle control system and the communication system. The interface comprises a conversion layer configured to translate the received data into a format that is comprehensible to the other of the vehicle control system and the communication system. The interface also comprises an output configured to output the translated data to the other of the vehicle control system and the communication system. This enables both the vehicle control system and communication system to understand the other while still retaining their individual autonomy.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for feedback request determination. One method (1100) includes determining (1102), at a first sidelink device, whether to request feedback corresponding to communications with a second sidelink device. The method (1100) includes, in response to determining to request feedback corresponding to the communications with the second sidelink device, transmitting (1104) first information to the second sidelink device indicating a request for feedback. The method (1100) includes transmitting (1106) second information to the second sidelink device indicating resources for communicating the feedback.

Abstract: The disclosure proposes methods and device for supporting flexible frame compression. The method at transmit end comprises: obtaining an original frame; select at least one of a plurality of compression profiles based on one or more compression parameters including a compression context, wherein the compression context comprises mobile network information; compress the original frame based on the at least one selected compression profile to obtain a compressed frame; and transmitting the compressed frame, particularly to a wireless receiving device. Accordingly, the method at receive end comprise: receiving a compressed frame, particularly from a wireless transmitting device; obtaining at least one of a plurality of compression profiles based on one or more compression parameters including a compression context, wherein the compression context comprises mobile network information; and decompressing the compressed frame based on the at least one obtained compression profile to obtain an original frame.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for using a configured feedback resource for feedback. One method includes transmitting, to a device, configuration information on a transmission resource, wherein the configuration information comprises: resource information for a data transmission; a request for feedback; and a configuration message indicating configuration of a feedback resource. The method includes monitoring for feedback from the device on the feedback resource. The method includes transmitting the data transmission after the monitoring for feedback on the feedback resource.

Abstract: A mobile communication device has a receiver configured to receive a radio signal over a radio channel. The radio signal has a predetermined pilot preamble. The mobile communication device has a processor configured to determine mobility information, in particular a Doppler and/or a Delay Spread, based on the pilot preamble. The processor is further configured to signal the mobility information to a second communication device. A base station is also provided, having: a receiver configured to receive mobility information, in particular a Doppler and/or a Delay Spread, signaled by a mobile communication device; and a processor, configured to select a numerology based on the mobility information and to generate a radio signal for transmission to the communication device based on the numerology.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to wireless communication devices, network devices, and wireless communication methods. One example wireless communication device selects and reserves a specific resource or a specific transmission pattern for a predetermined time period. The wireless communication device sends, to at least one User Equipment (UE), a sidelink control message using a determined sidelink resource, the sidelink control message indicating the specific resource or the specific transmission pattern. The wireless communication device transmits an uplink or sidelink data message using the specific resource or the specific transmission pattern.

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 transmitting data corresponding to a relay UE. One method includes transmitting data and first information indicating relay information corresponding to retransmission of the data by a relay UE to at least one UE. The first information comprises a relay identifier, an indication that retransmission of the data is based on feedback received by the relay UE, an indication that retransmission of the data is based on a multi-hop count, an indication for the relay UE to transfer the data from a receiver buffer to a transmit buffer and to retransmit the data from the transmit buffer, an indication for the relay UE to retransmit the data to an indicated destination node, or some combination thereof. The method includes transmitting second information indicating a remaining packet delay budget to the at least one UE.

Abstract: A network controller for controlling beamformed signals that are transmitted by a cluster of devices. The network controller is configured to allocate, to each device, a beam index that determines a respective beam reference signal structure to use when transmitting beamformed signals over a sidelink between the devices, and to make the allocation in such a way as to minimise interference between the beamformed signals.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for providing a radio link failure indication. One method includes counting a number of consecutive discontinuous indications. The method includes comparing the number of consecutive discontinuous indications to a predetermined threshold. The method includes, in response to the number of consecutive discontinuous indications being greater than the predetermined threshold, providing a radio link failure indication.

Abstract: A quality of service (QoS) class indicator (QCI) structure is provided, wherein the QCI structure is arranged to control communication in a communication network and to classify data flows in the communication network, and wherein the QCI structure comprises: an identifier of a provider of an industry vertical and/or of a service in the communication network; and a QoS parameter set for the provider of the industry vertical and/or of the service. A QoS central controller is configured to manage QoS classes in the communication network according to the QCI structure. Each one of one or more QoS sub-network controllers is arranged to configure devices in a respective sub-network of the communication network according to the QCI structure.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for transmitting data corresponding to a relay UE. One method includes transmitting data and first information indicating relay information corresponding to retransmission of the data by a relay UE to at least one UE. The first information comprises a relay identifier, an indication that retransmission of the data is based on feedback received by the relay UE, an indication that retransmission of the data is based on a multi-hop count, an indication for the relay UE to transfer the data from a receiver buffer to a transmit buffer and to retransmit the data from the transmit buffer, an indication for the relay UE to retransmit the data to an indicated destination node, or some combination thereof. The method includes transmitting second information indicating a remaining packet delay budget to the at least one UE.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for radio link failure recovery. One method includes determining, at a first user equipment, an occurrence of a radio link failure with a second user equipment. The method includes transmitting information indicating the radio link failure. The method includes starting a timer in response to transmitting the information indicating the radio link failure. The method includes, after starting the timer and before the timer expires, transmitting one or more messages to the second user equipment requesting feedback from the second user equipment.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for using a configured feedback resource for feedback. One method includes transmitting, to a device, configuration information on a transmission resource, wherein the configuration information comprises: resource information for a data transmission; a request for feedback; and a configuration message indicating configuration of a feedback resource. The method includes monitoring for feedback from the device on the feedback resource. The method includes transmitting the data transmission after the monitoring for feedback on the feedback resource.

Abstract: The invention relates to a base station, including a first and a second communication service, in a wireless communication network on the basis of a plurality of communication resources, the base station comprising: a processor configured to allocate a first physical downlink control channel associated with the first communication service to a first service-specific control region of the plurality of communication resources and a second physical downlink control channel associated with the second communication service to a second service-specific control region of the plurality of communication resources, wherein the first service-specific control region is associated with a first service-specific user data region of the plurality of communication resources and the second service-specific control region is associated with a second service-specific user data region; and a communication interface configured to transmit to a user equipment a radio frame comprising plurality of communication resources.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for transmitting data corresponding to a relay UE. One method includes transmitting data and first information indicating relay information corresponding to retransmission of the data by a relay UE to at least one UE. The first information comprises a relay identifier, an indication that retransmission of the data is based on feedback received by the relay UE, an indication that retransmission of the data is based on a multi-hop count, an indication for the relay UE to transfer the data from a receiver buffer to a transmit buffer and to retransmit the data from the transmit buffer, an indication for the relay UE to retransmit the data to an indicated destination node, or some combination thereof. The method includes transmitting second information indicating a remaining packet delay budget to the at least one UE.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for scheduling a sidelink transmission. One apparatus includes a processor and a transceiver that receives a TB on SL resources, where the TB is associated with a SL HARQ process. The processor stores the TB in a HARQ soft buffer and makes available the HARQ soft buffer for new data in response to a predefined trigger.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for responding to a new data indicator for a hybrid automatic repeat request process. One method includes determining whether a current new data indicator in a current sidelink grant matches a last received new data indicator in a last received sidelink grant for a first hybrid automatic repeat request process. The method includes, in response to determining that the current new data indicator does not match the last received new data indicator, determining whether a negative acknowledgement has been transmitted in response to the last received sidelink grant.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for multiple zone configuration. One method includes configuring a first device with first information indicating a first zone configuration comprising a first plurality of zones. The method includes configuring the first device with second information indicating a second zone configuration comprising a second plurality of zones, wherein: a first area corresponding to zones of the first plurality of zones is smaller than a second area corresponding to zones of the second plurality of zones; and the first plurality of zones corresponds to a same geographical area as the second plurality of zones.