Abstract: A wireless device operates with dual connectivity to a Master node and a Secondary node, which are both New Radio, NR, nodes. It receives measurement and/or reporting configuration information from a network. It determines whether the received configuration information relates to a MCG or a SCG. Specifically, it is determined that the received configuration information relates to the MCG if the configuration information is received directly within an RRCReconfiguration message received via SRB1, or that the received configuration information relates to the SCG if the configuration information is received directly within an RRCReconfiguration message received via SRB3, or alternatively if the configuration information is received in an RRCReconfiguration message that is embedded within an RRCReconfiguration message received via SRB1.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to early measurement reporting are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method performed by a wireless device in a cellular communications system comprises transmitting measurements with a first message to a network node. The first message is a request to resume a connection of the wireless device with a target cell, and the measurements are measurements performed by the wireless device while in a dormant state. Corresponding embodiments of a wireless device are also disclosed. Embodiments of a method of operation of a wireless device for reception of a request for early measurements in association with a paging message and corresponding embodiments of a wireless device are also disclosed. Embodiments of methods of operation of a network node and corresponding embodiments of a network node are also disclosed.

Abstract: According to an aspect, one or more network nodes of a wireless communication system sends, to a wireless device operating in the wireless communication system, mobility reference signal (MRS) configuration information, the MRS configuration information specifying one or more parameters for each of a plurality of MRS configurations. The network node subsequently sends, to the wireless device, an activation command indicating that at least a first one of the MRS configurations is to be used by the wireless device, the activation command including an index identifying the first one of the MRS configurations from among the plurality of MRS configurations. The wireless device receives the MRS configuration information and the activation command. The wireless device searches for at least one MRS specified by the first one of the MRS, responsive to the activation command and performs at least one measurement on the at least one MRS.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices, methods, apparatuses and computer readable storage media of sidelink positioning. The method comprises: receiving, from a network node, configuration information comprising at least one configuration of sidelink positioning reference signal and at least one identifier of at least one radio beam, wherein the sidelink positioning reference signal is transmitted between a first user equipment and a second user equipment; determining information for controlling a transmission of sidelink positioning reference signal from the first user equipment; transmitting, to the first user equipment, a message comprising the determined information; and receiving, from the first user equipment, the sidelink positioning reference signal.

Abstract: A method in a communication network that supports dual connectivity includes generating a measurement configuration information element, IE, for measurement of a wireless channel between a user equipment, UE, and a secondary cell group that provides dual connectivity services to the UE, and transmitting the measurement configuration IE to the UE in a radio resource control, RRC, message.

Abstract: A wireless device operates with dual connectivity to a Master node and a Secondary node, which are both New Radio, NR, nodes. It receives measurement and/or reporting configuration information from a network. It determines whether the received 5 configuration information relates to a MCG or a SCG. Specifically, it is determined that the received configuration information relates to the MCG if the configuration information is received directly within an RRCReconfiguration message received via SRB1, or that the received configuration information relates to the SCG if the configuration information is received directly within an RRCReconfiguration message 0 received via SRB3, or alternatively if the configuration information is received in an RRCReconfiguration message that is embedded within an RRCReconfiguration message received via SRB1.

Abstract: A method for a transfer of a UE context within a secondary network from a source secondary network node to a target secondary network node. The UE is served by a master network node and the source secondary network node. The method includes the following steps performed by the UE: receiving a first message indicative of a secondary network node measurement configuration; based on the measurement configuration, performing measurements of potential candidates for a target secondary network node; and sending a second message comprising a measurement report indicative of the measurements of potential candidates for a target secondary node.

Abstract: A method performed by a User Equipment, UE, for handling a Secondary Cell Group, SCG, configuration in a wireless communications network is provided. The UE receives (801) from a network node, an SCG configuration and a trigger condition related to the signal quality of a cell associated with the SCG configuration. The UE then performs (803) signal quality measurements of a cell associated with the SCG configuration. When the trigger condition of the cell is fulfilled according to the received SCG configuration, the UE applies (804) the SCG configuration associated to the cell fulfilling the trigger condition.

Abstract: According to an aspect, one or more network nodes of a wireless communication system sends, to a wireless device operating in the wireless communication system, mobility reference signal (MRS) configuration information, the MRS configuration information specifying one or more parameters for each of a plurality of MRS configurations. The network node subsequently sends, to the wireless device, an activation command indicating that at least a first one of the MRS configurations is to be used by the wireless device, the activation command including an index identifying the first one of the MRS configurations from among the plurality of MRS configurations. The wireless device receives the MRS configuration information and the activation command. The wireless device searches for at least one MRS specified by the first one of the MRS, responsive to the activation command and performs at least one measurement on the at least one MRS.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, disclosed is a method in a master node (MN) for minimizing user plane interruption delay. The method includes transmitting a handover request message to a secondary node (SN), receiving a handover request acknowledge message from the SN, and transmitting a reconfiguration instruction to a wireless device operating in dual connectivity with the MN and the SN. The reconfiguration instruction may include a new configuration wherein the SN is a target SN and an indication of a trigger used to switch to the new configuration.

Abstract: A method in a communication network that supports dual connectivity includes generating a measurement configuration information element, IE, for measurement of a wireless channel between a user equipment, UE, and a secondary cell group that provides dual connectivity services to the UE, and transmitting the measurement configuration IE to the UE in a radio resource control, RRC, message.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for user equipment and network nodes. An example method performed by a user equipment (UE) includes the UE detecting a failure relating to a connection between the UE and a Master Cell Group (MCG). The UE provides, to a master node via a Secondary Cell Group, SCG, a first message relating to the detected failure. The UE receives, from the master node via the SCG, a second message indicating to the UE to perform a connection reconfiguration. An example method performed by the master node includes the master node receiving, from the UE via the SCG, the first message including information relating to the detected failure of the connection between the UE and the MCG. The master node determines, based on the first message and a user equipment context, to perform a connection reconfiguration. The master node provides, to the UE via the SCG, the second message indicating to perform the connection reconfiguration.

Abstract: A method performed by a network node for handling measurements in a multi connectivity communication between a User Equipment (UE), and multiple nodes is provided. The multiple nodes include a Master Node (MN), and one or more Secondary Nodes (SNs) in a wireless communication network. The network node is any one out of an MN and an SN. The network node sends at least one configuration to the UE. The at least one configuration comprises any one or more out of a path and a destination for sending a report from the UE to at least one out of the MN and the one or more SNs. The report is to include a result of a measurement according to a measurement configuration, configuring the UE to measure a respective frequency provided by at least one out of the MN and the one or more SNs for communication.

Abstract: Systems and methods for triggering measurements before the completion of connection resumption are provided. In some embodiments, a method performed by a wireless device for performing measurements where a current Radio Resource Control (RRC) status is: IDLE or INACTIVE. The method includes monitoring for a potential reception of a downlink message in a cell that the wireless device is camping on; detecting, based upon the reception of the downlink message, information regarding performing measurements; performing measurements based on the information regarding performing the measurements; and reporting the measurement results. In some embodiments, the message is a paging message or a message multiplexed with the paging message. In this way, latency might be reduced to start performing measurements.

Abstract: A method for a transfer of a UE context within a secondary network from a source secondary network node to a target secondary network node. The UE is served by a master network node and the source secondary network node. The method includes the following steps performed by the UE: receiving a first message indicative of a secondary network node measurement configuration; based on the measurement configuration, performing measurements of potential candidates for a target secondary network node; and sending a second message comprising a measurement report indicative of the measurements of potential candidates for a target secondary node.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure relate to an apparatus configured to enable priority configurations to be updated. The apparatus can be configured to perform receiving information indicative of at least one validity area for the apparatus wherein the at least one validity area comprises includes an area in which priority configurations assigned to the apparatus are valid; detecting that the apparatus has moved out of the at least one validity area; in response to detecting that the apparatus has moved out of the at least one validity area performing at least one of: receiving at least one new priority configuration and following the at least one new priority configuration, or triggering a state change to a connected mode to obtain at least one new priority configuration from an access node.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for user equipment and network nodes. An example method performed by a user equipment (UE) includes the UE detecting a failure relating to a connection between the UE and a Master Cell Group (MCG). The UE provides, to a master node via a Secondary Cell Group, SCG, a first message relating to the detected failure. The UE receives, from the master node via the SCG, a second message indicating to the UE to perform a connection reconfiguration. An example method performed by the master node includes the master node receiving, from the UE via the SCG, the first message including information relating to the detected failure of the connection between the UE and the MCG. The master node determines, based on the first message and a user equipment context, to perform a connection reconfiguration. The master node provides, to the UE via the SCG, the second message indicating to perform the connection reconfiguration.

Abstract: Various example embodiments are described in which a network node transmits to a user device preconfiguration information for a plurality of on-demand positioning signal (ODPS) preconfigurations. An ODPS preconfiguration may be selected and communicated. The transmitted ODPS preconfiguration may be a request for transmission, or a notice of transmission, of the selected ODPS. An ODPS, which is associated with or based on the selected ODPS preconfiguration, may be transmitted. The ODPS may include any positioning signal (e.g., any signal that may be used for positioning) that may be transmitted upon request or as needed, and, e.g., may include downlink on-demand positioning reference signals (ODPRS), uplink on-demand sounding reference signals (ODSRS), or other positioning or reference signal.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus, comprising means for performing: receiving a first message, the first message indicating information for at least one network slice identity in one or more radio network areas; receiving a second message, the second message indicating configuration information for one or more network slices; determining a configuration to be used for a given network slice based on the first and second messages.

Abstract: A method for dynamic link selection that comprises providing at least two wireless links between one or more network nodes and a wireless device. The at least two wireless links associated with at least two different radio access technologies. The method additionally includes obtaining control data to be sent to a first network node of the one or more network nodes. The control data is associated with a first radio access technology. The method additionally includes selecting one or more wireless links from among the at least two wireless links. The one or more links selected based on a first selection parameter. The one or more selected wireless links are to be used for the transmission of the control data to the first network node. The one or more selected wireless links comprise at least a first wireless link associated with a second radio access technology.