Abstract: Techniques for 60 GHz long term evolution (LTE)-wireless local area network (WLAN) aggregation (LWA) for keeping a 60 GHz channel alive for fifth generation (5G) and beyond are discussed herein. An apparatus of a 5G/long term evolution (LTE) evolved NodeB (eNB) is connected to a 60 GHz access point (AP) via an Xw interface, and has a baseband circuit with one or more baseband processors. The baseband circuit encodes one or more measurement events, wherein upon receipt by a user equipment (UE) sets a trigger to measure a 60 GHz access point.

Abstract: Uplink (UL) data splits between LTE and WLAN can be go supported in cellular networks. The split can be UE controlled or network controlled. Both UE and network controlled bearer split architectures can be supported. The reporting of Uplink Buffer Status (BSR) and the subsequent data allocation can depend on what option is supported by the network. For UE controlled UL data splits, the UE determines a traffic split ratio between LTE and WLAN. The split can be based on local link conditions. For network controlled UL data splits, the network (e.g. a Link Aggregation Scheduler at the eNB) is responsible for making bearer split decisions. The decisions can be based on link qualities, available traffic and quality of service (QoS) requirements of associated users. The split can be based on a per bearer threshold, an eNB configured ratio, or an implicit inference based on a UL grant.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe systems, devices, and methods for interworking between a universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) network and a wireless local area network (WLAN). Various embodiments may include utilizing traffic steering rules based on radio access network assistance parameters to perform traffic steering between the UMTS network and the WLAN. Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: A network device (e.g., an evolved Node B (eNB), user equipment (UE) or the like) can operate wireless local area network (WLAN) mobility between groups of WLAN access points (APs) in LTE/WLAN aggregation based on control by the eNB and further between WLAP APs within a particular group based on control by the UE. A long term evolution (LTE) link can communicate a first set of WLAN data related to a first set of WLAN access points (APs) that enables the UE to generate a WLAN mobility operation from a first WLAN AP to a second WLAN AP within the first set of WLAN APs based on a determination generated by the UE. The UE can be prompted by the eNB to also select another WLAN AP of the second set of WLAN APs coupled to a different WLAN Termination or logic node.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to identify victims and aggressors of interference in full duplex communication systems are described. In one example, apparatus of an eNB capable to manage a bearer in a network comprising multiple heterogeneous radio access technology network access points, the eNB comprising processing circuitry to determine a first portion of the bearer to be allocated to a first network access point and a second portion of the bearer to be allocated to a second network access point in the network and allocate the first portion of the bearer to the first network access point and the second portion of the bearer to the second network access point. Other examples are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Various embodiments may be generally directed to resource allocation techniques for beam forming training. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may comprise logic for an access point (AP), at least a portion of the logic implemented in circuitry coupled to the memory, the logic to identify one or more resources available to support beamforming operations in a time interval, enable the AP to use the one or more resources in the time interval to interact with one or more allowed classes of station (STA) to perform one or more beamforming operations, and generate a frame for wireless transmission comprising a set of indicator bits encoded with an indication of the one or more resources. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for network utility maximization with multiple radio access technology (multi-RAT) aggregation in communication systems are described.

Abstract: An integrated WLAN/WWAN architecture is described, in which signaling used to control the integration of the WLAN/WWAN architecture is performed over the Radio Resource Control (“RRC”) plane. The integrated architecture may provide a network-controlled framework for performing traffic steering and radio resource management. Additionally, according to the disclosure provided herein, the integrated architecture may interwork with legacy systems (e.g., architectures that do not support the integrated WLAN/WWAN architecture).

Abstract: Technology for a user equipment (UE) to perform long-term evolution (LTE) and Wireless local area network (WLAN) aggregation (LWA) connection procedures within a wireless communication network is disclosed. The UE can determine to suspend communication on a wireless local area network (WLAN) of one or more protocol data units (PDUs) for a LWA session without terminating the LWA session. The UE can process, for transmission to an eNodeB, a request to suspend communication of the one or more PDUs on the WLAN to enable the eNodeB to schedule the one or more PDUs for transmission to the UE through a cellular interface without terminating the LWA session.

Abstract: A technology for a user equipment (UE) in a multiple radio access technology (multi-RAT) heterogeneous network (HetNet) that is operable to receive node-selection pricing information from a plurality of nodes in the multi-RAT HetNet. Effective normalized rate can be determined for the plurality of nodes in the multi-RAT HetNet using the node-selection pricing information. A node can be selected to communicate with in the multi-RAT HetNet to maximize a selected preference based on the effective normalized rate.

Abstract: A user equipment device (UE) may create efficient Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) status reports. The UE may receive PDCP packets from multiple radio access technologies (RATs) using the same bearer or same RAT using split bearers. The UE may identify packets that the UE should have received but did not, and may create a status report based on the sequence numbers (SNs) of the packets that the UE failed to receive or based on the SNs of the successful packets. The report may include the SNs of the packets, in addition to a bit-length of the SNs and/or a starting point of the SNs in the status report. Alternatively, the report may include the SN of a first packet that the UE failed to receive and offset values (relative to the SN of the first packet) for the other packets that the UE failed/succeed to receive.

Abstract: A communication device comprises physical layer circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency electrical signals to communicate directly with one or more separate wireless devices via a cellular network and a non-cellular network; and processing circuitry configured to: initiate transmission of a packetized message using a non-cellular communication channel and a cellular communication channel, wherein the packetized message includes a plurality of internet protocol (IP) packets; indicate in an IP header field of an IP packet of the plurality of IP packets that the IP packet includes a packet sequence number; and include packet sequence numbers in the IP packets.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe methods, systems, and devices for handover in multi-cell integrated networks. Various embodiments may include transmission of WLAN context information and/or target WLAN information in evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (EUTRAN) handover messages. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Some demonstrative embodiments include devices, systems and/or methods of processing Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) Protocol Data Units (PDUs) of an Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN) Radio Access Bearer (E-RAB). For example, an apparatus may include PDCP processor configured to process a plurality of PDUs of an E-RAB, the PDCP processor configured to apply a sequence of a plurality of PDCP procedures to one or more first PDUs communicated via the cellular link, and to apply no more than a part of the sequence of PDCP procedures, by selecting not to apply one or more of the plurality of PDCP procedures, to one or more second PDUs communicated via a non-cellular Radio Access Technology (RAT).

Abstract: A network device (e.g., an evolved Node B (eNB), user equipment (UE) or the like) can split a 3GPP bearer in a multi-radio heterogeneous network of a radio access network (RAN) between a plurality of communication links. The plurality of communication links can comprise a 3GPP link and one or more other multi-radio links of the multi-radio heterogeneous network. The bearer can be split dynamically or statically based on a plurality of heterogeneous network metrics. The network device can further determine the proportions, or ratios of traffic data to be transmitted between the plurality of communication links based on the proportions of the 3GPP bearer split and heterogeneous metrics.

Abstract: Various embodiments may be generally directed to resource allocation techniques for beam forming training. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may comprise logic for an access point (AP), at least a portion of the logic implemented in circuitry coupled to the memory, the logic to identify one or more resources available to support beamforming operations in a time interval, enable the AP to use the one or more resources in the time interval to interact with one or more allowed classes of station (STA) to perform one or more beamforming operations, and generate a frame for wireless transmission comprising a set of indicator bits encoded with an indication of the one or more resources. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In a radio access network, user equipment (UE) is to encode signaling for sector-sweep transmission to a base station via a plurality of directional beams in a millimeter-wave radio band over a random-access shared channel during at least one contention period, and determine a transmission power setting for the directional transmission. The transmission power setting is based on a targeted received signal characteristic to be achieved at the base station using a selected beam direction, and the transmission power setting is determined based on transmission parameters of the UE and reception parameters of the base station, and on channel characteristics. The UE is to initiate transmission of the signaling using the transmission power setting for the plurality of directional beams, wherein the signaling is transmitted to be received according to a targeted received signal characteristic to be achieved at the base station.

Abstract: Generally discussed herein are systems, devices, and methods for interfacing between a host-oriented network (HON) and an information-centric network (ICN). A device can include a first interface to couple to a host-oriented network (HON), a second interface to couple to an information-centric network (ICN), a memory including data stored thereon mapping named data in the ICN to a respective host in the HON, and content processing circuitry to receive an interest packet or content packet from the ICN through the first interface, produce a corresponding HON packet based on the mapping in the memory, and provide the HON packet to the HON through the second interface.

Abstract: Generally discussed herein are systems, devices, and methods for routing interests and/or content in an information centric network. A router can include a memory and routing circuitry coupled to the memory, the routing circuitry configured to receive a packet, receive one or more attributes including at least one of (1) a network attribute, (2) a platform attribute, and (3) a content attribute, determine which neighbor node is to receive the packet next based on the received one or more attributes, and forward the packet to the determined neighbor node.

Abstract: System and techniques for network coding in an information centric network (ICN) are described herein. A request for a first portion of first named data may be received. A response to the request for the first portion of the first named data may be obtained. The first portion may be combined with a second portion for second named data to create a set of network coded responses. Names for members of the set of network coded responses may be created based on a first name for the first portion and a second name for the second portion. A response to the request may be made with the set of network coded responses using the names for members of the set of network coded responses.