Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a network access node and a client device for content type indication. The network access node selects a subset of bits among a set of bits in a second data packet associated with the first data packet based on the content type for the first data packet. The network access node scrambles the selected subset of bits with a first scrambling sequence associated with an identity of the client device. The network access node transmits the first data packet and the second data packet to the client device (300). Upon reception of the first data packet and the second data packet, the client device descrambles the scrambled subset of bits in the second data packet using a first scrambling sequence associated with an identity of the client device to determine the content type for the first data packet.

Abstract: A client device, a network access node for management of control channel monitoring capabilities and corresponding methods and computer program are described. The client device transmits a first control message to the network access node to inform the network access node about its CCH monitoring capabilities. The first control message indicates a set of CCH monitoring capabilities supported by the client device; each CCH monitoring capability in the set indicates a first CCH monitoring capability for a first CCH monitoring mode and a second CCH monitoring capability for a second CCH monitoring mode. Based on the first control message, the network access node can determine a CCH monitoring capability from the set of CCH monitoring capabilities for the client device and configure the client device with the determined CCH monitoring capability. Thereby, flexible CCH monitoring which can be adapted to different service requirements and traffic situations is provided.

Abstract: The application relates to maintaining time-synchronization of a wireless connection between a network access node and a client device. The wireless connection may be configured for services with latency constraints. In one example, based on an expiry of a time alignment timer for the client device, the network access node transmits a control message to the client device. The control message instructs the client device to transmit a response signal to the network access node. The response signal can be used by the network access node to determine the timing advance for the wireless connection and adjust the timing advance.

Abstract: A serving cell configures a search window within which a UE searches to find a discovery burst. The discovery burst may include PSS, SSS, DS, CSI-RS or other signals. The UE detects synchronization signals and determines if the synchronization signals are part of the discovery burst by detecting signal properties to distinguish them from legacy or other synchronization signals. One property is the time difference between a PSS and an SSS in a discovery burst. Other properties are the frequency difference between a PSS and an SSS, and the sequence of the synchronization signals. If the UE determines that the synchronization signals are part of the discovery burst, the UE performs RRM measurements on other signals in the discovery burst, and reports the measurements results to a serving cell. The serving cell decides if a UE should be handed over to the measured cell based on the measurement reports.

Abstract: A client device for associating phase tracking reference signal (PTRS) antenna ports to demodulation reference signal (DMRS) antenna ports, the client device being configured obtain configuration information related to a set of PTRS antenna ports, obtain control information indicating at least one of one or more codewords, a set of DMRS antenna ports assigned to the one or more codewords, or transmission configuration indication (TCI) information indicating one or more TCI states, and determine an association between the set of PTRS antenna ports and the set of DMRS antenna ports based on the configuration information related to the set of PTRS antenna ports and the control information.

Abstract: A device and method and system for dynamically processing a random access response (RAR) signal to perform wireless communications is disclose. In some embodiments, the device is configured to receive one or multiple random access response (RAR) signals, wherein when the processor receives multiple RAR signals, it selects a RAR signal and responses to the selected RAR signal based on a content of the one or multiple RAR signals and proceeds with subsequent wireless communication using information contained in the selected RAR signal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing a transmission and feedback mechanism to enable the collaboration of different service types and efficient reporting of the transmission status. In one aspect, the disclosed technology can be implemented to provide a wireless communication method that includes receiving a message that includes a predetermined number of code block groups for a transmission; and dividing a plurality of data blocks in the transmission into a first part and a second part. The first part comprises a first number of code block groups and the second part comprises a second number of code block groups. The second number of code block groups is determined based on the predetermined number of code block groups in the control message.

Abstract: A method includes: receiving one or more synchronization signals; deriving a synchronization reference from the one or more synchronization signals; receiving a plurality of reference signals; based on the derived synchronization reference, performing a plurality of measurements on the plurality of reference signals; based on the plurality of measurements, selecting a plurality of random access resources; and selecting a random access resource from the plurality of random access resources for transmitting a random access signal to at least one of the one or more TP's.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for indication of multiple data channels in a single control message are described. A network access node transmits a control message to a client device. The control message comprises a first control information associated with a first data channel (510) and a second control information associated with a second data channel. The first data channel and the second data channel do not overlap in frequency. The network access node further concurrently transmit a first data packet in the first data channel and a second data packet in the second data channel to the client device.

Abstract: A method includes: receiving one or more synchronization signals; deriving a synchronization reference from the one or more synchronization signals; receiving a plurality of reference signals; based on the derived synchronization reference, performing a plurality of measurements on the plurality of reference signals; based on the plurality of measurements, selecting a plurality of random access resources; and selecting a random access resource from the plurality of random access resources for transmitting a random access signal to at least one of the one or more TP's.

Abstract: A network node for performing control channel monitoring according to a first mode or a second mode, in particular for monitoring control channel elements (CCEs) and/or blind decodes (BDs), the network node being configured to obtain configuration information indicating the first mode and/or the second mode perform control channel monitoring based on the obtained configuration information.

Abstract: A transmitting device and a receiving device for reliable reception of control messages such as downlink control information is provided. The transmitting device forms a control message which comprises control information, a first CRC word (W1) and a second CRC word (W2). The control message is sent to the receiving device which obtains a first CRC check outcome based on performing a first CRC check on the control message, and a second CRC check outcome based on performing a second CRC check on the control message. Thereby, more reliable reception of control messages is possible. Furthermore, the present application also relates to corresponding methods and a computer program.

Abstract: The invention relates to a network access node (100) and a client device (300) for content type indication. The network access node selects a subset of bits among a set of bits in a second data packet 504 associated with the first data packet (502) based on the content type for the first data packet (502). The selected subset of bits is scrambled with a first scrambling sequence associated with an identity of the client device (300). The first data packet (502) and the second data packet (504) is transmitted to the client device (300). Upon reception of the first data packet (502) and the second data packet (504) the client device (300) descrambles the scrambled subset of bits in the second data packet (504) using a first scrambling sequence associated with an identity of the client device (300) to determine the content type for the first data packet (502).

Abstract: The application relates to maintaining time-synchronization of a wireless connection between a network access node and a client device. The wireless connection may be configured for services with latency constraints. In one example, based on an expiry of a time alignment timer for the client device, the network access node transmits a control message to the client device. The control message instructs the client device to transmit a response signal to the network access node. The response signal can be used by the network access node to determine the timing advance for the wireless connection and adjust the timing advance.

Abstract: A device and method and system for dynamically processing a random access response (RAR) signal to perform wireless communications is disclose. In some embodiments, the device is configured to receive one or multiple random access response (RAR) signals, wherein when the processor receives multiple RAR signals, it selects a RAR signal and responses to the selected RAR signal based on a content of the one or multiple RAR signals and proceeds with subsequent wireless communication using information contained in the selected RAR signal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing a transmission and feedback mechanism to enable the collaboration of different service types and efficient reporting of the transmission status. In one aspect, the disclosed technology can be implemented to provide a wireless communication method that includes receiving a message that includes a predetermined number of code block groups for a transmission; and dividing a plurality of data blocks in the transmission into a first part and a second part. The first part comprises a first number of code block groups and the second part comprises a second number of code block groups. The second number of code block groups is determined based on the predetermined number of code block groups in the control message.

Abstract: In a heterogeneous network deployment that includes a macro base station and one or more low power nodes, a geometry indicator signal is transmitted to facilitate the determination of geometry or location at a user equipment. The geometry indicator, in general, is transmitted on the same or different frequency as the data signal transmission and is transmitted over a range that is same or different from that of the data signal transmission. The geometry indicator signal may be transmitted by the macro base station, the low power nodes or both.

Abstract: Provided is a method and wireless communication system that includes a HetNet, a serving cell with an associated coverage area and multiple additional low power nodes (LPNs) deployed in one or more clusters of cells in the coverage area. The LPNs transmit an associated discovery signal based on the timing of the associated small cell. The serving cell is configured to determine the timing of the cells and therefore the transmission pattern of the discovery signals and the serving cell configures measurement gaps such that the discovery signals are transmitted during the measurement gaps. The network is adapted to accomplish this for various degrees of granularity and timing measurement inaccuracies by placing the measurement gaps and/or adjusting the discovery signal (DS) transmission scheme accordingly.

Abstract: A mobile terminal, method and non-transitory computer-readable medium for simultaneously utilizing at least two different radio access technologies (RATs). In one embodiment, the mobile terminal includes: at least one processor configured to control and coordinate first and second radio resource control functions corresponding to first and second RATs, respectively; and map a logical channel to first and second transport channels corresponding to the first and second RATs.

Abstract: A network node, method and non-transitory computer-readable medium for simultaneously utilizing at least two different radio access technologies (RATs). In one embodiment, the network node includes at least one processor configured to: activate a first radio resource control (RRC) component corresponding to a first RAT, wherein the first RAT is a default RAT of a mobile terminal configured to communicate with the network node; determine whether a second RAT is available to the mobile terminal based on at least one predetermined criterion; and if the second RAT is available, activate a second RRC component corresponding to the second RAT, wherein both the first RAT and the second RAT are active at the same time to communicate with the mobile terminal.