Abstract: A method (1100) by a user equipment, UE, (512) for unique identification of the UE for positioning includes transmitting (1102), to a network node (510), an uplink signal that is generated based on a unique identifier associated with the UE or that uses a preamble that is reserved for positioning.

Abstract: A method for assisting in position determination in a wireless communication system comprises obtaining (S1) of pairs of radio frequency environment data sets for each of a plurality of common positions. A pair of radio frequency environment data sets comprises radio frequency environment data of devices of a first access technology and a second access technology at a common position. A transformation operator is created (S2) based on the pairs. The transformation operator represents a relation between radio frequency environment data sets of the first and second access technology. A method for position determination in a wireless communication system based on transformation operator and network nodes therefore is also disclosed, as well as network nodes for performing the methods.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a network function node is provided. The network node function includes processing circuitry configured to receive a request for performing a network action where the request includes an access network cell identity that includes a network node identifier associated with a network node and a serving cell identifier associated with a serving cell, and a bit length of the network node identifier. The processing circuitry is configured to determine the network node identifier based at least one the bit length of the network node identifier, estimate a respective coverage area for each of the plurality of cells, estimate a coverage area of the serving cell based at least on the estimates of the respective coverage areas of the plurality of cells, and perform the requested network action based at least on the estimated coverage area of the serving cell.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for a network node or function (NNF) configured to facilitate positioning of a user equipment (UE) based on measurements of cellular radio access technology (RAT) signals and of non-cellular ranging (e.g., UWB) signals. Such methods include sending the following information to the UE: first assistance data that identifies one or more non-cellular ranging devices associated with a wireless network, and second assistance data that identifies one or more cellular RAT transmitters of the wireless network. Such methods include receiving the following information from the UE: first measurements of non-cellular ranging signals transmitted by the one or more non-cellular ranging devices identified by the first assistance data, and second measurements of cellular signals transmitted by the one or more cellular RAT transmitters identified by the second assistance data. Other embodiments include complementary methods for a UE and for a non-cellular ranging device.

Abstract: A method performed by a wireless device comprises the step of sending (1202) a periodic location report for a location management function (54) of a wireless communication network (10), in accordance with configuration information, where the periodic location report is sent while the wireless device is operating within a geographic area (40) corresponding to assistance data provided to the wireless device (20) and includes positioning measurement or location information. The method further comprises receiving (1204) incremental assistance data for use by the wireless device (20) in generating a next periodic location report, the incremental assistance data indicating a qualified subset of transmission/reception points (12) of the wireless communication network (10) that are associated with the geographic area (40) and, with respect to generation of the next periodic location report by the wireless device (20), that are disallowed, allowed, or prioritized. (FIG.

Abstract: A radio network node (18) is configured for use in a wireless communication network (10). The radio network node (18) receives, from a location server (14), a request (16) for the radio network node (18) to report measurements usable to compute a location of a wireless device (12). The radio network node (18) transmits, to the location server (14), a message (20) that indicates the radio network node (18) is unable to report the measurements and that indicates a cause (22) of the radio network node (18) being unable to report the measurements. The cause (22) may be, for example, that the wireless device (12) has moved to another radio network node. Responsive to receiving the message (20), the location server (14) may transmit, to the other radio network node to which the wireless device (12) has moved, a request (16) for that radio network node to report measurements usable to compute a location of the wireless device (12).

Abstract: A wireless device and a method therein for receiving positioning system information from a radio network node. The wireless device and the radio network node operate in a wireless communications network. The wireless device receives positioning system information broadcast scheduling information comprising information about positioning System Information Blocks that are comprised in a System Information message. Further, the wireless device receives an indication that a pSIB is segmented into pSIB segments. Based on the indication and on the pSI the wireless device determines whether or not the pSIB segments are scheduled via contiguous scheduling. When the pSIB segments are determined to be scheduled via contiguous scheduling, the wireless device monitors scheduled resources, retrieves the contiguously scheduled pSIB segments and decodes position system information of the retrieved pSIB segments.

Abstract: A network node (16) is configured for use in a wireless communication network (10). The network node (16) receives one or more positioning capabilities (18) of a wireless device (12), and stores the one or more positioning capabilities (18) in storage (24) that is at or accessible to the network node (16). After storing the one or more positioning capabilities (18) of the wireless device (12), the network node (16) receives a positioning request (28) for the wireless device (12). Responsive to receiving the positioning request (28), the network node (16) retrieves the one or more positioning capabilities (18) of the wireless device (12) from the storage (24), and sends, to a positioning server (20) in the wireless communication network (10), a message that comprises the positioning request (28) and that includes the one or more positioning capabilities (18) retrieved from the storage (24).

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for User Equipment (UE) positioning for uplink grant resources. In one embodiment, a method performed by a location server includes sending one or more first New Radio Positioning Protocol Annex (NRPPa) messages to a base station that serves a target UE. Herein, the one or more first NRPPa messages include at least an expected periodical reporting of the target UE and provide priority indication associated with positioning requirements of the target UE so as to enable the base station to configure uplink grant resources. Also, the method further includes receiving, from the base station, a second NRPPa message that acknowledges a success or failure of the configured uplink grant resources.

Abstract: A method, network node and wireless device (WD) are disclosed for enhanced A-GNSS RTK positioning in 5G network by transferring neighbor cell information. According to one aspect, a method in a location server include receiving a request from the WD for positioning assistance data, the request identifying each of a plurality of cells and transmitting positioning assistance data to the WD. The method also includes determining whether positioning assistance data for a first cell of the identified cells is stored in the memory. When the positioning assistance data for the first cell is stored in the memory, then the positioning assistance data for the first cell is transmitted to the WD. When the positioning assistance data for the first cell is not stored in the memory, then whether positioning assistance data for a tracking area code associated with the WD location is stored in memory is determined.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed providing arrangements to retrieve measurements from a wireless device (WD) operating in a WD-based mode. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a network node includes identifying a wireless device, WD, operating in a WD-based positioning mode; and receiving at least one positioning measurement and a positioning estimate from the identified WD; and optionally, using the received at least one positioning measurement to perform at least one positioning action. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a WD includes operating in a WD-based positioning mode; while operating the WD-based positioning mode, receiving a request to report at least one positioning measurement; and reporting the requested at least one positioning measurement and a positioning estimate.

Abstract: A method performed by a mobile terminal is provided for supporting positioning of the mobile terminal. The method includes receiving a defined filter pattern from a network node in a communications network or another node of the communications network, discovering identities of a plurality of reference devices based on signals received from the plurality of reference devices, filtering the identities of the plurality of reference devices to obtain a subset of identities of the plurality of reference devices that each satisfy the defined filter pattern, and reporting information on the subset of the identities of the plurality of reference devices to the network node.

Abstract: An example method includes a method performed by a wireless device for sending a message relating to location services. The method includes establishing a user plane connection with a location management function, and sending a message relating to location services to the location management function using the user plane connection.

Abstract: A wireless device and a method therein for receiving positioning system information from a radio network node. The wireless device and the radio network node operate in a wireless communications network. The wireless device receives positioning system information broadcast scheduling information comprising information about positioning System Information Blocks that are comprised in a System Information message. Further, the wireless device receives an indication that a pSIB is segmented into pSIB segments. Based on the indication and on the pSI the wireless device determines whether or not the pSIB segments are scheduled via contiguous scheduling. When the pSIB segments are determined to be scheduled via contiguous scheduling, the wireless device monitors scheduled resources, retrieves the contiguously scheduled pSIB segments and decodes position system information of the retrieved pSIB segments.

Abstract: A network node of a wireless communication network configures a wireless device to perform a positioning procedure responsive to occurrences of a defined event, and the wireless device subsequently modifies one or both the positioning measurement instructions and positioning assistance data used for performing one or more future occurrences of the positioning procedure, responsive to receiving modification signaling. Consequently, the network node avoids the signaling burden associated with configuring a new triggered or periodic procedure, while having the ability to modify the ongoing procedure to account for, for example, movements of the wireless device.

Abstract: Signalling Support for NR Positioning with Aperiodic SRS ConfigurationsEmbodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatus in networks, and particularly methods, Location Management Functions, base stations and wireless devices for configuring and sending uplink sounding reference signals, UL SRS. 1. A method performed by a Location Management Function, LMF, comprises receiving radio resource information relating to radio resources that can be applied for UL SRS by a wireless device; and providing a notification relating to triggering aperiodic uplink SRS to a base station serving the wireless device.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a method by a wireless device includes receiving, from a network node, a first indication of a system information data and broadcast status associated with on-demand delivery of the system information data. The wireless device transmits a request for the system information data to the network node while the wireless device is in Radio Resource Control, RRC, Connected Mode. Based on the broadcast status, the wireless device receives the on-demand delivery of the system information data from the network node.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for network function service discovery. A method at a network function (NF) service consumer comprises sending a service request to a service discovery entity. The method further comprises receiving a service response from the service discovery entity. The service request includes a parameter indicating a client type that one or more candidate target NFs can serve.

Abstract: A wireless device (12) is configured for radio access technology, RAT, dependent positioning in a wireless communication network (10). The wireless device (12) receives, from a network node (18), assistance data (20) that assists the wireless device (12) with RAT-dependent positioning, e.g., downlink Observed Time Difference of Arrival. The assistance data (20) may be based on device-specific information. The device-specific information may for example include a subscription associated with the wireless device (12). The wireless device (12) may perform the RAT-dependent positioning based on assistance from the assistance data (20).

Abstract: A method performed by a mobile terminal for verifying at least one privacy profile setting for positioning of the mobile terminal to a location network node in a communications network is provided. The method includes receiving a request from the location network node for the mobile terminal to provide a position of the mobile terminal. The method further includes checking the at least one privacy profile setting of the mobile terminal for permission to provide position information of the mobile terminal. The method further includes determining whether to send the positioning information of the mobile terminal to the location network node based on the checking the at least one privacy profile setting. Methods performed by a network node are also provided.