Abstract: A foldable phased array antenna panel system for massive Multiple-input Multiple-output (mMIMO) radio functionality in a wireless network includes: three foldable phased array antenna panels each including a first sub-panel and a second sub-panel conductively coupled to each other via a folding structure defining a folding axis, and each of the first and second sub-panels includes multiple antenna elements. Each foldable phased array antenna panel is configured to be selectively operated in one of two modes: i) a flat panel mode, in which the first and second sub-panels are in a single flat plane; and ii) a folded panel mode, in which the first and second sub-panels are in two different planes meeting at an obtuse folding angle at a vertex defined by the folding axis. If one panel experiences outage, the remaining antenna panels extend their coverage sectors to cover the sector of the antenna panel experiencing outage.

Abstract: An aggregation unit includes a transceiver configured to transmit unique signals to a plurality of transmission reception points (TRxPs) for transmission by the plurality of TRxPs and receive uplink signals received by the plurality of TRxPs from a user equipment. The aggregation unit also includes a processor configured to generate a sum of the uplink signals from a subset of the plurality of TRxPs. The subset is determined based on measurements of the unique signals performed by the UE. In some cases, the subset is determined by a baseband unit that receives a measurement report including the measurements performed by the UE. The transceiver is configured to transmit the sum of the uplink signals to the baseband unit over a fronthaul link.

Abstract: A method for optimizing uplink performance of Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) system implementing O-RAN split option 7-2x-based uplink (UL) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) operation includes: selectively utilizing non-port reduced DMRS symbols and non-port reduced DMRS measurements to mitigate performance degradation of the UL MIMO in conditions involving high mobility for a user equipment (UE) and/or high interference. The non-port reduced DMRS symbols are DMRS symbols from multiple antenna streams before digital beamforming operation, and non-port reduced DMRS measurements are measurements derived from the non-port reduced DMRS symbols. A radio unit (RU) of the O-RAN system i) extracts the non-port reduced DMRS symbols, and ii) transmits the non-port reduced DMRS measurements to a distributed unit (DU) of the O-RAN system. The DU transmits combining and/or digital beamforming matrix elements to the RU for combining and/or digital beamforming matrix application.

Abstract: A method for optimizing Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) sweep by a gNodeB in a 5G wireless system includes: sweeping, by a gNB, SSBs and collecting a user equipment (UE)-specific beam direction history; determining, by at least one of an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) engine, an optimal number of SSB beams and optimal set of beam directions based on the UE-specific beam direction history, and a complementary set of beam directions for the optimal set of beam directions; transmitting, by the at least one of the AI and ML engine, both the optimal set and the complementary set of SSB beam directions to the gNB; and transmitting, by the gNB, i) at every t1 milliseconds (ms), SSBs in the optimal beam directions, and ii) at every t2 ms, SSBs in the optimal directions as well as the complementary directions, wherein t2>t1 and t1, t2?{5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160} ms.

Abstract: Techniques of relaying signals include modifying an IAB node to have a built-in mode to support signal repetition, wherein a portion of the time-frequency resources of the IAB are dynamically allocated in the repeater mode for delay-sensitive data.

Abstract: A system and method for providing messaging between an Open Radio Access Network Distributed Unit (O-DU) and an Open Radio Access Network Radio Unit (O-RU) for on-demand non-delay-managed Demodulation Reference Signal (DMRS) transfer and improving beamforming. An O-DU sending a request message with Demodulation Reference Signal (DMRS) configuration information to an O-RU, and the O-RU extracts non-port-reduced DMRS data and transmits it in a non-delay managed manner to the O-DU. The O-DU identifies one or more users that need an improved update rate of channel state information and triggers the non-port-reduced DMRS transfer based on at least a doppler speed of the user and/or an inter-cell interference level due to user density.

Abstract: Different solutions, in which uplink data streams are whitened and after that combined, are disclosed. The whitening is performed by applying whitening parameters received in a downlink control information. The whitening parameters are based on predictions on channel conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus may be configured to: receive information comprising at least: an indication of a first PRACH configuration, wherein the first PRACH configuration is associated with an identifier of at least one first radio beam, and an indication of a second PRACH configuration, at least partially different from the first PRACH configuration, wherein the second PRACH configuration is associated with an identifier of at least one second radio beam, wherein the at least one second radio beam comprises, at least, a radio beam for communicating with a network node via a repeater; select a radio beam; select a PRACH configuration based, at least partially, on the received information; and transmit, to the network node, a radio access preamble on the selected radio beam according to the selected PRACH configuration.

Abstract: Methods and devices for machine vision-based selection of content are described. One or more hands are detected in a current frame of video data. A respective fingertip location is determined for each of up to two of the detected hands. A content selection gesture is determined corresponding to the up to two detected hands. Selected content is extracted, as indicated by the content selection gesture and based on the up to two fingertip locations. The device may be a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, a smart light device, a reader device, etc.

Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments of the invention there is at least an apparatus and a method to perform determining, by a network node, a repeater, and/or a user equipment of a communication network, a configuration message comprising an identified frequency range of at least one of a first communication link between a donor and a repeater or a second communication link between a user equipment and the repeater for a repeat transmission in the communication network; and communicating with at least one of the repeater or the user equipment an indication of the configuration message for configuration at the repeater and the user equipment of the at least one set of sub-carriers mapped with the at least one physical channel for the repeat transmission, wherein the configuration message is using at least a different frequency offset of supported radio frequency resources to map at least one set of sub-carriers of the at least one of the first communication link and the second communication link with at lea

Abstract: Techniques for providing a multiple donor supported repeater within a communication network are disclosed. An example of such techniques includes an apparatus which establishes a control channel with a respective donor node of one or more donor nodes. The apparatus receives an indication of resource information from the one or more donor nodes via the corresponding control channel. The apparatus determines a grid of physical repeater beam channels to cover an access area based at least in part on the received indication of resource information from the one or more donor nodes. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments of the invention there is at least an apparatus and a method to perform determining, by a network node, a repeater, and/or a user equipment of a communication network, a configuration message comprising an identified frequency range of at least one of a first communication link between a donor and a repeater or a second communication link between a user equipment and the repeater for a repeat transmission in the communication network; and communicating with at least one of the repeater or the user equipment an indication of the configuration message for configuration at the repeater and the user equipment of the at least one set of sub-carriers mapped with the at least one physical channel for the repeat transmission, wherein the configuration message is using at least a different frequency offset of supported radio frequency resources to map at least one set of sub-carriers of the at least one of the first communication link and the second communication link with at lea

Abstract: An aggregation unit includes a transceiver configured to transmit unique signals to a plurality of transmission reception points (TRxPs) for transmission by the plurality of TRxPs and receive uplink signals received by the plurality of TRxPs from a user equipment. The aggregation unit also includes a processor configured to generate a sum of the uplink signals from a subset of the plurality of TRxPs. The subset is determined based on measurements of the unique signals performed by the UE. In some cases, the subset is determined by a baseband unit that receives a measurement report including the measurements performed by the UE. The transceiver is configured to transmit the sum of the uplink signals to the baseband unit over a fronthaul link.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method including at a serving cell, using cell measurements performed at a neighbouring cell to assist the serving cell in determining whether a serving cell user equipment which supports skip-uplink is in a discontinuous transmission state. The cell measurements performed at the neighbouring cell include measurements of the serving cell user equipment.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided for spectrum allocation. A method can include receiving a message including a first maximum power setting, a second maximum power setting, and a spatial range associated with the second maximum power setting, transmitting at least one first beam within the first maximum power in a spatial range excluding the spatial range associated with the second maximum power setting, and transmitting at least one second beam within the second maximum power in the spatial range associated with the second maximum power setting.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for utilizing uplink (UL) CoMP helper data are provided. One method includes setting, by a network node serving a user equipment, a priority for a helper data request of an uplink transmission of the user equipment. The setting may include setting the priority based on a specific history of the user equipment. The method may also include sending the helper data request to another network node and, optionally, sending the priority set for the helper data request to said another network node.

Abstract: Small wave communications between a base station and user equipment are facilitated by transmitting a movement request to a movable element to change a position when the movable element is in a beam path for an RF communications beam of more than 6 GHz between a first user equipment and a base station. The movable element may be a reflector that reflects the small wave to the user equipment, or an object whose movement improves a communication path.

Abstract: Various communication systems may have various mechanisms for handling data loss. For example, certain wireless communication systems may benefit from appropriate handling of uplink coordinated multipoint helper data loss on a subset of symbols within a transmission time interval. A method can include receiving helper data corresponding to a portion of an uplink subframe. The method can also include performing coordinated multipoint processing on the portion of the uplink subframe using the helper data.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for utilizing uplink (UL) CoMP helper data are provided. One method includes setting, by a network node serving a user equipment, a priority for a helper data request of an uplink transmission of the user equipment. The setting may include setting the priority based on a specific history of the user equipment. The method may also include sending the helper data request to another network node and, optionally, sending the priority set for the helper data request to said another network node.

Abstract: A method may include determining, by a base station, a switching occasion during which at least one connected user equipment will be in a connected off cycle and at least one idle user equipment will be in an idle off cycle, instructing the at least one connected user equipment and at least one idle user equipment to switch, during the switching occasion, from communicating with the base station via a source carrier frequency to communicating with the base station via a target carrier frequency, and switching, during the switching occasion, from communicating with the at least one connected user equipment and the at least one idle user equipment via the source carrier frequency to communicating with the at least one connected user equipment and the at least one idle user equipment via the target carrier frequency.