CHANNEL MONITORING CONFIGURATION PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT BASED ON NETWORK ENERGY SAVING (NES) STATE

This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for wireless communication that support dynamically adapting one or more operations performed by a user equipment (UE) based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. In a first aspect, a method of wireless communication, performed by a UE, includes receiving a search space (SS) configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with a network energy saving (NES) state of a plurality of NES states. Additionally, the method includes configuring one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.

TECHNICAL FIELD

Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to wireless communication systems, and more particularly, to adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network, such as adjustment of monitoring a channel by a user equipment (UE) based on a network energy saving (NES) state of the communication network. Some features may enable and provide improved energy efficiency in the operation of a communication network.

INTRODUCTION

Wireless communication networks are widely deployed to provide various communication services such as voice, video, packet data, messaging, broadcast, and the like. These wireless networks may be multiple-access networks capable of supporting multiple users by sharing the available network resources. Such networks may be multiple access networks that support communications for multiple users by sharing the available network resources.

A wireless communication network may include several components. These components may include wireless communication devices, such as base stations (or node Bs) that may support communication for a number of user equipments (UEs). A UE may communicate with a network entity via downlink and uplink. The downlink (or forward link) refers to the communication link from the network entity to the UE, and the uplink (or reverse link) refers to the communication link from the UE to the base station.

A network entity may transmit data and control information on a downlink to a UE or may receive data and control information on an uplink from the UE. On the downlink, a transmission from the network entity may encounter interference due to transmissions from neighbor base stations or from other wireless radio frequency (RF) transmitters. On the uplink, a transmission from the UE may encounter interference from uplink transmissions of other UEs communicating with the neighbor base stations or from other wireless RF transmitters. This interference may degrade performance on both the downlink and uplink.

A UE consumes energy when the UE monitors channels, such as a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH). Energy consumption can be a significant operating expense associated with a communication network. For example, energy expenses constitute approximately a quarter of the total operating expenses associated with operating a communication network. Additionally, approximately half of the energy expended by a communication network is attributable to operating a radio access network (RAN). Accordingly, to conserve energy, components of a communication network, such as one or more network entities, are configured to operate in different network energy saving (NES) states that typically depend upon a quantity of network traffic. For instance, when there exists a large volume of network traffic, the communication network usually operates in a first NES state corresponding to high energy usage. Conversely, when there exists a reduced volume of network traffic, the communication network usually operates in a second NES state corresponding to low energy usage. However, the UE does not adjust its operations based on the NES state, thereby potentially operating in an energetically suboptimal fashion, which wastes energy.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME EXAMPLES

In one aspect of the disclosure, a method for wireless communication is performed by a user equipment (UE). The method includes receiving a search space (SS) configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with a network energy saving (NES) state of a plurality of NES states. The method also includes configuring one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The at least one processor is further configured to configure one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes means for receiving an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The apparatus further includes means for configuring one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include receiving an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The operations further include configuring one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration.

In one aspect of the disclosure a method for wireless communication is performed by a UE. The method includes receiving a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The method also includes monitoring a channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The at least one processor is further configured to monitor a channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes means for receiving a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The apparatus further includes means for monitoring a channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include receiving a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The operations further include monitoring a channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator.

In one aspect of the disclosure, a method for wireless communication is performed by a UE. The method includes receiving a search space set group (SSSG) configuration. The SSSG configuration is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The method also includes selecting a set of SSSGs based on the SSSG configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The at least one processor is further configured to select a set of SSSGs based on the SSSG configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes means for receiving an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The apparatus further includes means for selecting a set of SSSGs based on the SSSG configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include receiving an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The operations further include selecting a set of SSSGs based on the SSSG configuration.

In one aspect of the disclosure, a method for wireless communication is performed by a network entity. The method includes generating an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The method also includes transmitting the SS configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to generate an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The at least one processor is further configured to transmit the SS configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes means for generating an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The apparatus further includes means for transmitting the SS configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include generating an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The operations further include transmitting the SS configuration.

In one aspect of the disclosure, a method for wireless communication is performed by a network entity. The method includes generating a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The method also include transmitting the skipping monitoring duration configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to generate a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The at least one processor is further configured to transmit the skipping monitoring duration configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes means for generating a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The apparatus further includes means for transmitting the skipping monitoring duration configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include generating a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The operations further include transmitting the skipping monitoring duration configuration.

In one aspect of the disclosure, a method for wireless communication is performed by a network entity. The method includes generating an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The method also include transmitting the SSSG configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to generate an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The at least one processor is further configured to transmit the SSSG configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus includes means for generating an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The apparatus further includes means for transmitting the SSSG configuration.

In an additional aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include generating an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The operations further include transmitting the SSSG configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatus, methods, and computer-readable media that support adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network. For example, the present disclosure describes that a UE receives a configuration that is based on or associated with a network energy saving (NES) state of a plurality of NES states. The configuration may include a search space (SS) configuration of an SS, a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator, or a search space set group (SSSG) configuration. In some implementations, for the SS configuration, the SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with the NES state, and the UE configures one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration. In some implementations, for the skipping monitoring duration configuration, the skipping monitoring duration configuration is based on the NES state and the UE monitors a channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator. In some implementations, for the SSSG configuration, the SSSG configuration is based on the NES state and the UE selects a set of SSSGs based on the SSSG configuration.

Particular implementations of the subject matter described in this disclosure may be implemented to realize one or more of the following potential advantages or benefits. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides techniques that promote energy efficiency in communication network operations by adapting or adjusting UE operations, such as UE channel monitoring operations (e.g., monitoring physical downlink control channel (PDCCH)) in accordance with the NES state of the communication network. In this manner, when one or more components of a wireless communications system, such as a network energy, are in a low energy NES state, such as in a passive state, the UE may adjust channel monitoring configuration parameters, such as one or more parameters of a plurality of parameters of the SS, to reduce an amount of energy that UE consumers in monitoring one or more channels, such as PDCCH. Conversely, when one or more components of a wireless communications system, such as a network energy, are in a high energy NES state, such as when handling a large volume of network traffic or latency sensitive data, the UE may adjust channel monitoring configuration parameters, such as one or more parameters of a plurality of parameters of the SS, to monitor one or more channels (e.g., PDCCH), with greater frequency, corresponding to the requirements of the network. In this manner, overall energy usage of a wireless communication system may be modulated based on network conditions, thereby conserving energy.

Devices, networks, and systems may be configured to communicate via one or more portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is often subdivided, based on frequency or wavelength, into various classes, bands, channels, etc. In 5G NR two initial operating bands have been identified as frequency range designations FR1 (410 MHZ-7.125 GHZ) and FR2 (24.25 GHZ-52.6 GHZ). The frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are often referred to as mid-band frequencies. Although a portion of FR1 is greater than 6 GHZ, FR1 is often referred to (interchangeably) as a “sub-6 GHz” band in various documents and articles. A similar nomenclature issue sometimes occurs with regard to FR2, which is often referred to (interchangeably) as a “millimeter wave” (mmWave) band in documents and articles, despite being different from the extremely high frequency (EHF) band (30 GHZ-300 GHz) which is identified by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) as a “mmWave” band.

While aspects and implementations are described in this application by illustration to some examples, those skilled in the art will understand that additional implementations and use cases may come about in many different arrangements and scenarios. Innovations described herein may be implemented across many differing platform types, devices, systems, shapes, sizes, packaging arrangements. For example, implementations or uses may come about via integrated chip implementations or other non-module-component based devices (e.g., end-user devices, vehicles, communication devices, computing devices, industrial equipment, retail devices or purchasing devices, medical devices, AI-enabled devices, etc.). While some examples may or may not be specifically directed to use cases or applications, a wide assortment of applicability of described innovations may occur. Implementations may range from chip-level or modular components to non-modular, non-chip-level implementations and further to aggregated, distributed, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) devices or systems incorporating one or more described aspects. In some practical settings, devices incorporating described aspects and features may also necessarily include additional components and features for implementation and practice of claimed and described aspects. It is intended that innovations described herein may be practiced in a wide variety of implementations, including both large devices or small devices, chip-level components, multi-component systems (e.g., radio frequency (RF)-chain, communication interface, processor), distributed arrangements, end-user devices, etc. of varying sizes, shapes, and constitution.

FIG.1is a block diagram illustrating details of an example wireless communication system according to one or more aspects. The wireless communication system may include wireless network100. Wireless network100may, for example, include a 5G wireless network. As appreciated by those skilled in the art, components appearing inFIG.1are likely to have related counterparts in other network arrangements including, for example, cellular-style network arrangements and non-cellular-style-network arrangements (e.g., device to device or peer to peer or ad hoc network arrangements, etc.).

Wireless network100illustrated inFIG.1includes a number of base stations105and other network entities. A network entity may be a station that communicates with the UEs and may also be referred to as an evolved node B (eNB), a next generation eNB (gNB), an access point, and the like. Each network entity (e.g.,105) may provide communication coverage for a particular geographic area. In 3GPP, the term “cell” may refer to this particular geographic coverage area of a network entity or a network entity subsystem serving the coverage area, depending on the context in which the term is used. In implementations of wireless network100herein, base stations105may be associated with a same operator or different operators (e.g., wireless network100may include a plurality of operator wireless networks). Additionally, in implementations of wireless network100herein, base station105may provide wireless communications using one or more of the same frequencies (e.g., one or more frequency bands in licensed spectrum, unlicensed spectrum, or a combination thereof) as a neighboring cell. In some examples, an individual base station105or UE115may be operated by more than one network operating entity. In some other examples, each base station105and UE115may be operated by a single network operating entity.

A network entity may provide communication coverage for a macro cell or a small cell, such as a pico cell or a femto cell, or other types of cell. A macro cell generally covers a relatively large geographic area (e.g., several kilometers in radius) and may allow unrestricted access by UEs with service subscriptions with the network provider. A small cell, such as a pico cell, would generally cover a relatively smaller geographic area and may allow unrestricted access by UEs with service subscriptions with the network provider. A small cell, such as a femto cell, would also generally cover a relatively small geographic area (e.g., a home) and, in addition to unrestricted access, may also provide restricted access by UEs having an association with the femto cell (e.g., UEs in a closed subscriber group (CSG), UEs for users in the home, and the like). A network entity for a macro cell may be referred to as a macro base station. A network entity for a small cell may be referred to as a small cell base station, a pico base station, a femto network entity or a home base station. In the example shown inFIG.1, base stations105dand105eare regular macro base stations, while base stations105a-105care macro base stations enabled with one of 3 dimension (3D), full dimension (FD), or massive MIMO. Base stations105a-105ctake advantage of their higher dimension MIMO capabilities to exploit 3D beamforming in both elevation and azimuth beamforming to increase coverage and capacity. Base station105fis a small cell network entity which may be a home node or portable access point. A network entity may support one or multiple (e.g., two, three, four, and the like) cells.

Base stations105may communicate with a core network130and with one another. For example, base stations105may interface with the core network130through backhaul links132(e.g., via an S1, N2, N3, or other interface). Base stations105may communicate with one another over backhaul links (e.g., via an X2, Xn, or other interface) either directly (e.g., directly between base stations105) or indirectly (e.g., via core network130).

In some implementations, core network130includes or is coupled to a Location Management Function (LMF)131, which is an entity in the 5G Core Network (5GC) supporting various functionality, such as managing support for different location services for one or more UEs. For example the LMF131may include one or more servers, such as multiple distributed servers. Base stations105may forward location messages to the LMF131and may communicate with the LMF via a NR Positioning Protocol A (NRPPa). The LMF131is configured to control the positioning parameters for UEs115and the LMF131can provide information to the base stations105and UE115so that action can be taken at UE115. In some implementations, UE115and network entity105are configured to communicate with the LMF131via an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF).

FIG.2is a block diagram illustrating examples of base station105and UE115according to one or more aspects. Base station105and UE115may be any of the base stations and one of the UEs inFIG.1. For a restricted association scenario (as mentioned above), base station105may be small cell base station105finFIG.1, and UE115may be UE115cor115doperating in a service area of base station105f, which in order to access small cell base station105f, would be included in a list of accessible UEs for small cell base station105f. Base station105may also be a network entity of some other type. As shown inFIG.2, base station105may be equipped with antennas234athrough234t, and UE115may be equipped with antennas252athrough252rfor facilitating wireless communications.

At base station105, transmit processor220may receive data from data source212and control information from controller240, such as a processor. The control information may be for a physical broadcast channel (PBCH), a physical control format indicator channel (PCFICH), a physical hybrid-ARQ (automatic repeat request) indicator channel (PHICH), a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), an enhanced physical downlink control channel (EPDCCH), an MTC physical downlink control channel (MPDCCH), etc. The data may be for a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH), etc. Additionally, transmit processor220may process (e.g., encode and symbol map) the data and control information to obtain data symbols and control symbols, respectively. Transmit processor220may also generate reference symbols, e.g., for the primary synchronization signal (PSS) and secondary synchronization signal (SSS), and cell-specific reference signal. Transmit (TX) MIMO processor230may perform spatial processing (e.g., precoding) on the data symbols, the control symbols, or the reference symbols, if applicable, and may provide output symbol streams to modulators (MODs)232athrough232t. For example, spatial processing performed on the data symbols, the control symbols, or the reference symbols may include precoding. Each modulator232may process a respective output symbol stream (e.g., for OFDM, etc.) to obtain an output sample stream. Each modulator232may additionally or alternatively process (e.g., convert to analog, amplify, filter, and upconvert) the output sample stream to obtain a downlink signal. Downlink signals from modulators232athrough232tmay be transmitted via antennas234athrough234t, respectively.

Controllers240and280may direct the operation at base station105and UE115, respectively. Controller240or other processors and modules at base station105or controller280or other processors and modules at UE115may perform or direct the execution of various processes for the techniques described herein, such as to perform or direct the execution illustrated inFIGS.5-7and9-11, or other processes for the techniques described herein. Memories242and282may store data and program codes for base station105and UE115, respectively. Scheduler244may schedule UEs for data transmission on the downlink or the uplink.

FIG.3is a block diagram of an example wireless communications system300that supports adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. In some examples, wireless communications system300may implement aspects of wireless network100. Wireless communications system300includes a UE115and a network entity305. Although one UE115and one network entity305are illustrated, in some other implementations, wireless communications system300may generally include multiple UEs115, multiple network entity305, or a combination thereof.

UE115may include a variety of components (such as structural, hardware components) used for carrying out one or more functions described herein. For example, these components may include one or more processors302(hereinafter referred to collectively as “processor302”), one or more memory devices304(hereinafter referred to collectively as “memory304”), one or more transmitters316(hereinafter referred to collectively as “transmitter316”), and one or more receivers318(hereinafter referred to collectively as “receiver318”). In some implementations, UE115may include an interface (e.g., a communication interface) that includes transmitter316, receiver318, or a combination thereof. Processor302may be configured to execute instructions307stored in memory304to perform the operations described herein. In some implementations, processor302includes or corresponds to one or more of receive processor258, transmit processor264, and controller280, and memory304includes or corresponds to memory282.

Memory304includes or is configured to store instructions307and channel monitoring configuration parameter306. Channel monitoring configuration parameter306may include or indicate one or more parameters of an SS, a skipping monitoring duration indicator, a set of SSSGs, or a combination thereof. The one or more parameters of the SS may include or correspond to a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter, a duration parameter, a monitoring symbols within a slot parameter, or a number of PDCCH candidates per control channel element (CCE) aggregation level parameter. The monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter may indicate, to UE115, a periodicity with which UE115is to monitor the SS. For example, a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter having a value of sl1 may indicate, to UE115, to monitor the SS at every slot, while a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter having a value of sl4 may indicate, to UE115, to monitor the SS at every fourth slot. The duration parameter may indicate an amount of time during which UE115is to monitor the SS for a PDCCH candidate. The monitoring symbols with a slot parameter may indicate, to UE115, an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol that UE115is to use to initiate PDCCH monitoring of a SS. For instance, a monitoring symbols with a slot parameter value of 1000000000000 may indicate that UE115is to use the first OFDM symbol to initiate PDCCH monitoring of the SS, while a monitoring symbols within a slot parameter value of 0100000000000 may indicate that UE115is to use the second OFDM symbol to initiate PDCCH monitoring of the SS. The number of PDCCH candidates per control channel element (CCE) aggregation level parameter indicates a quantity of PDCCH candidates per aggregation level. In some implementations, channel monitoring configuration parameter306may include a plurality of parameters of the SS. To illustrate, in some implementations, the plurality of parameters of the SS may include, for each parameter, an offset indicator associated with a network energy saving (NES) state of a plurality of NES states.

The skipping monitoring duration indicator may include or correspond to an amount of time during which UE115may be configured to avoid or skip monitoring a channel, such as PDCCH. The set of SSSGs may include or correspond to SSSGs from which UE115may be configured to select one or more SSSG. In some implementations, memory304may include channel monitoring configuration information that includes or indicates channel monitoring configuration parameter306.

Transmitter316is configured to transmit reference signals, control information and data to one or more other devices, and receiver318is configured to receive references signals, synchronization signals, control information and data from one or more other devices. For example, transmitter316may transmit signaling, control information and data to, and receiver318may receive signaling, control information and data from, network entity305. In some implementations, transmitter316and receiver318may be integrated in one or more transceivers. Additionally or alternatively, transmitter316or receiver318may include or correspond to one or more components of UE115described with reference toFIG.2.

In some implementations, UE115may include one or more antenna arrays. The one or more antenna arrays may be coupled to transmitter316, receiver318, or a communication interface. The antenna array may include multiple antenna elements configured to perform wireless communications with other devices, such as with the network entity305. In some implementations, the antenna array may be configured to perform wireless communications using different beams, also referred to as antenna beams. The beams may include TX beams and RX beams. To illustrate, the antenna array may include multiple independent sets (or subsets) of antenna elements (or multiple individual antenna arrays), and each set of antenna elements of the antenna array may be configured to communicate using a different respective beam that may have a different respective direction than the other beams. For example, a first set of antenna elements of the antenna array may be configured to communicate via a first beam having a first direction, and a second set of antenna elements of the antenna array may be configured to communicate via a second beam having a second direction. In other implementations, the antenna array may be configured to communicate via more than two beams. Alternatively, one or more sets of antenna elements of the antenna array may be configured to concurrently generate multiple beams, for example using multiple RF chains of the UE115. Each individual set (or subset) of antenna elements may include multiple antenna elements, such as two antenna elements, four antenna elements, ten antenna elements, twenty antenna elements, or any other number of antenna elements greater than two. Although described as an antenna array, in other implementations, the antenna array may include or correspond to multiple antenna panels, and each antenna panel may be configured to communicate using a different respective beam.

UE115may include one or more components as described herein with reference to UE115. In some implementations, UE115is a 5G-capable UE, a 6G-capable UE, or a combination thereof.

UE115may be configured to monitor one or more channels, such as a PDCCH, through an SS that identifies how and where to search for PDCCH candidates. Each SS may be associated with a control resource set (CORSET). Additionally, there exist at least two PDCCH monitoring adaptations that may be identified to UE115through downlink control information (DCI). One such PDCCH monitoring adaption may be referred to as PDCCH skipping, and the other PDCCH monitoring adaption may be referred to as SSSG switching. In general, PDCCH skipping and SSSG switching may be applied for at least type three common search spaces (CSS) and UE specific search spaces (USS).

In response to receiving DCI that activates PDCCH skipping, UE115may periodically avoid monitoring PDCCH in a bandwidth part (BWP) for a time duration, referred to as a skip duration, established by a parameter of the scheduling DCI and that may be a function of subcarrier spacing. UE115may be configurable to receive up to three skip duration values, and each skip duration value may last for up to 100 ms. Additionally, UE115may be configured to ignore PDCCH skipping in certain cases. For example, the UE115may not apply PDCCH skipping when monitoring a type 0, 0A, 1, or 2 CSS for PDCCH. As another example, UE115may ignore or override PDCCH skipping when monitoring DCI format 2_6 (e.g., a wake-up signal (WUS)) in a type 3 CSS. Moreover, UE115may ignore or override PDCCH skipping when monitoring DCI formats 0_0, 1_0, or both with cell-radio network temporary identifier (C-RNTI), modulation and coding scheme-cell-radio network temporary identifier (MCS-C-RNTI), or configured scheduling-radio network temporary identifier (CS-RNTI) in type 0, 0A, 1, or 2 CSS.

In response to receiving DCI that activates SSSG switching, UE115may exhibit particular SSSG functionality based on instructions received via the DCI. One such SSSG functionality may be that UE115ceases monitoring SS sets associated with particular SSSG, such as SSSG #1and SSSG #2, while initiating monitoring of SS sets associated with a particular SSSG, such as SSSG #0. Another such SSSG functionality may be that UE115ceases monitoring SS sets associated with SSSG #0and SSSG #2and initiates monitoring of SS sets associated with SSSG #1. Yet another such SSSG functionality may be that UE115ceases monitoring SS sets associated with SSSG #0and SSSG #1and initiates monitoring of SS sets associated with SSSG #2. The foregoing functionalities, collectively, may be referred as SSSG switching.

In some implementations, UE115may initiate switching from a first SSSG to a second SSSG based on clock-based signal, such as intermediated by an SSSG timer. UE115may set or may be configured, by a network entity (e.g.,305), to set an SSSG timer at a first time slot after switching to SSSG #1, after switching to SSSG #2, or both. UE115may be configured to reset the SSSG timer after a time slot at which UE115detects a DCI format with CRC scrambled by C-RNTI, CS-RNTI, MCS-C-RNTI, or a combination thereof, such as designating unicast PDCCH. Otherwise, if UE115fails to detect the foregoing. UE115may be configured to decrement an SSSG timer value after each time slot. If UE115monitors PDCCH according to SSSG #1or SSSG #2and the SSSG timer value reaches 0 (e.g., the SSSG timer expires), UE115may be configured to monitor PDCCH according to SSSG #0(e.g., corresponding to a default SSSG). For each time slot, the SSSG timer value may be allocated as a function of subcarrier spacing (SCS) frequency. As an example, at 15 KHZ, SSSG timer values, per time slot, may correspond to {1, 2, 3, . . . 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100); at 30 KHZ, SSG timer values, per time slot, may correspond to {1, 2, 3, . . . 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200}, while at 120 KHZ, SSG timer values, per time slot, may correspond to {1, 2, 3, . . . 160, 240, 320, 400, 480, 640, 800}. When SSSG #1and SSSG #2are configured, a common SSSG timer value may be used to switch SSSG #1to SSSG #0and SSSG #2to SSSG #0, each configured per BWP.

Network entity305may include a variety of components (such as structural, hardware components) used for carrying out one or more functions described herein. For example, these components may include one or more processors352(hereinafter referred to collectively as “processor352”), one or more memory devices354(hereinafter referred to collectively as “memory354”), one or more transmitters356(hereinafter referred to collectively as “transmitter356”), and one or more receivers358(hereinafter referred to collectively as “receiver358”). In some implementations, network entity305may include an interface (e.g., a communication interface) that includes transmitter356, receiver358, or a combination thereof. Processor352may be configured to execute instructions360stored in memory354to perform the operations described herein. In some implementations, processor352includes or corresponds to one or more of receive processor238, transmit processor220, and controller240, and memory354includes or corresponds to memory242. Network entity305may include or correspond to base station105.

Memory354includes or is configured to store instructions360and configuration information362. Configuration information362may include or correspond to SS configuration information364, skipping monitoring duration configuration information366, SSSG configuration information368, or a combination thereof. For example, SS configuration information364may include or correspond to one or more offset values associated with one or more NES states. Skipping monitoring duration configuration information366may include or correspond to an amount of time during which UE115is to be instructed to skip or avoid monitoring a channel, such as PDCCH. SSSG configuration information368may include or correspond to a number of SSSGs constituting a set of SSSGs.

Transmitter356is configured to transmit reference signals, synchronization signals, control information and data to one or more other devices, and receiver358is configured to receive reference signals, control information and data from one or more other devices. For example, transmitter356may transmit signaling, control information and data to, and receiver358may receive signaling, control information and data from, UE115. In some implementations, transmitter356and receiver358may be integrated in one or more transceivers. Additionally or alternatively, transmitter356or receiver358may include or correspond to one or more components of network entity305described with reference toFIG.2.

In some implementations, network entity305may include one or more antenna arrays. The antenna array may include multiple antenna elements configured to perform wireless communications with other devices, such as with the UE115. In some implementations, the antenna array may be configured to perform wireless communications using different beams, also referred to as antenna beams. The beams may include TX beams and RX beams. To illustrate, the antenna array may include multiple independent sets (or subsets) of antenna elements (or multiple individual antenna arrays), and each set of antenna elements of the antenna array may be configured to communicate using a different respective beam that may have a different respective direction than the other beams. For example, a first set of antenna elements of the antenna array may be configured to communicate via a first beam having a first direction, and a second set of antenna elements of the antenna array may be configured to communicate via a second beam having a second direction. In other implementations, the antenna array may be configured to communicate via more than two beams. Alternatively, one or more sets of antenna elements of the antenna array may be configured to concurrently generate multiple beams, for example using multiple RF chains of the network entity305. Each individual set (or subset) of antenna elements may include multiple antenna elements, such as two antenna elements, four antenna elements, ten antenna elements, twenty antenna elements, or any other number of antenna elements greater than two. Although described as an antenna array, in other implementations, the antenna array may include or correspond to multiple antenna panels, and each antenna panel may be configured to communicate using a different respective beam.

In some implementations, wireless communications system300implements a 5G NR network. For example, wireless communications system300may include multiple 5G-capable UEs115and multiple 5G-capable base stations105, such as UEs and network entities configured to operate in accordance with a 5G NR network protocol such as that defined by the 3GPP. In some other implementations, wireless communications system300implements a 6G network.

During operation of wireless communications system300, network entity305may generate configuration message370(e.g., a configuration) based on configuration information362. Configuration message370may include configuration indicator372. Configuration message370, configuration indicator372, or both may be associated with an operating state of a component of wireless communications system300, such as an NES state of a plurality of NES states associated with network entity305. The NES state may include or correspond to a mode of operation of a component of wireless communications system300, such as a mode of operation of network entity305. The mode of operation may be associated with a quantity of energy used by network entity305, which may vary over time based on a range of factors, such as a volume of communication handled by network entity305, a sensitivity of the network traffic handled by network entity305to latency, and other factors influencing energy usage of network entity305or other components of wireless communications system300. The plurality of NES states may include or correspond to a plurality of different operating modes of a component of wireless communications system300, each operating mode corresponding to a different quantity of energy used by the component of wireless communications system300. Examples of NES states include a downlink (DL) only state, an uplink (UL) only state, a light sleep mode, a deep sleep mode, a served antenna port quantity, or any combination thereof, such as corresponding to an operating mode of network entity305.

Network entity305may generate and transmit configuration message370, which UE115may receive. In response to receipt of configuration message370, UE115may be configured to adjust channel monitoring configuration parameter306(e.g., one or more channel monitoring configuration parameters). Additionally, network entity305may generate state indicator374. State indicator374may indicate a current or predicted future NES state of network entity305. In response to receipt of state indicator374, UE115may be configured to selected an adjusted channel monitoring configuration parameter306corresponding to the NES state indicated by state indicator374. Thereafter, UE115may be configured to monitor a channel based on the adjusted channel monitoring configuration parameter306. In this manner, potentially energy intensive channel monitoring, performed by UE115, may be regulated based on an NES state associated with one or more components of wireless communication network300, such as by varying one or more channel monitoring configuration parameters306in accordance with the NES state associated with the one or more components of wireless communication network300, such as network entity305.

In some implementations, UE115is configured to adjust channel monitoring configuration parameter306, such as one or more parameters of a plurality of parameters of an SS, based on an NES state of network entity305. Additionally or alternatively, channel monitoring configuration parameter306may correspond to a skipping monitoring duration indictor, which UE115may adjust based on an NES state of network entity305. In some implementations, channel monitoring configuration parameter306may correspond to a set of SSSGs configured based on an NES state of network entity305.

In some implementations, configuration message370may be associated with an SS configuration of an SS. For example, configuration message370may indicate an SS configuration based on an NES state, such as an NES state of network entity305. Configuration indicator372may include or correspond to an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states, such as a present or predicted NES state of network entity305. In particular, the SS configuration may include, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, one or more offset indicators associated with the NES state of the plurality of NES states associated with a component of wireless communication network300, such as associated with network entity305. Network entity305may be configured to generate the SS configuration based on SS configuration information364, and may transmit SS configuration to UE115. In response to receipt, by UE115, of the SS configuration, UE115may configure channel monitoring configuration parameter306, such as one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration. After configuring the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters, UE115may monitor a channel, such as a PDCCH, based on channel monitoring configuration parameter306, such as the configured one or more parameters of the SS. Accordingly, UE115may varying a frequency with which UE115monitors the channel as a function of an NES state of network entity305. For example, in response to network entity305being in a low energy NES state (e.g., a sleep mode), UE115may monitor the channel with a reduced frequency. As another example, in response to network entity305being in a high energy NES state (e.g., an active mode), UE115may monitor the channel with an increased frequency. In this way, UE115is configurable to modulate its energy usage based an overall network traffic volume and type handled by network entity305.

In some implementations, UE115may receive, from network entity305, state indicator374indicating a current or predicted future state of network entity305, such as a current or predicted future NES state. UE115may be configured to determine the NES state based on the state indicator, and UE115may select an offset indicator from among a plurality of offset indicator based on the NES state. Channel monitoring configuration parameter306may include or correspond to the plurality of parameters of the SS. The plurality of parameters of the SS may include or correspond to a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter, a duration parameter, a monitoring symbols within a slot parameter, or a number of PDCCH candidates per control channel element (CCE) aggregation level. UE115may be operable to configure one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration. In some implementations, the SS may be associated with a control resource set (CORESET). The SS may include a USS or a CSS. Further, configuration message370, corresponding to the SS configuration, may be included in a radio resource control (RRC) or broadcast in a system information block (SIB), such as transmitted by network entity305.

The offset indicator, corresponding to configuration indicator372, may include an offset value with respect to a default NES operating state of network entity305, a default NES operating state of another component of wireless communications system300, or a combination thereof. In particular, the offset value may be based on a default NES state, such as a default NES operating state of network entity305, a default NES state of another component of wireless communications system300, or a combination thereof. To illustrate and in a case in which channel monitoring configuration parameter306includes or indicates one or more parameters of an SS and in response to the one or more parameters of the SS being a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter, a default NES state of the monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter may be a value of sl1, indicating to UE115, to monitor the SS at every slot. Offset indicator372may include an offset value of three units, indicating, to UE115, to offset the monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter of sl1 by three units to result in an adjusted monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter of sl4, thereby causing UE115to monitor the SS at every fourth slot rather than at every slot. In this manner, UE115may reduce an amount of energy used compared with when UE115was monitoring the SS at every slot, as in a default NES state of UE115. As another example, in a case in which channel monitoring configuration parameter306includes or indicates one or more parameters of an SS and in response to the one or more parameters of the SS being a duration parameter, offset indicator372may include an offset value of minus three microseconds (−3 μs). Accordingly, if, in a default NES state, UE115monitors the SS for a PDCCH candidate for 4 μs, offset indicator372of −3 μs may cause UE115to adjust the duration parameter of the default NES state by −3 μs so that the adjusted duration parameter is 1 μs (e.g., 4 μs minus 3 μs) so that UE115monitors the SS for the PDCCH candidate for 1 μs rather than for 4 μs, as in the default NES state. By monitoring the SS for the PDCCH candidate for 1 μs rather than 4 μs, UE115may reduce an amount of energy consumed as compared with when UE115operates in the default NES state.

UE115may configure the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS, based on the SS configuration, by adjusting the one or more parameters in accordance with the offset value. Subsequently, UE115may be operable to monitor the SS for PDCCH candidates in accordance with the adjusted one or more parameters.

In some implementations, the SS configuration further includes a plurality of offset indicators, including the offset indicator. Each offset indicator of the plurality of offset indicators may be associated with a corresponding NES state of the plurality of NES states, and each offset indicator may include an offset value. UE115may receive, such as from network entity305, state indicator374, which may be included in in DCI, a medium access control-control element (MAC-CE), or a combination thereof. UE115may be configured to determine the NES state based on state indicator374. Subsequently, UE115may be configured to select the offset indicator from among the plurality of offset indicators based on the NES state. Additionally, UE115may configure the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on an offset value corresponding to the offset indicator (e.g., the selected offset indicator) as explained above with reference to various examples.

As an additional example, UE115may receive, from network entity305, a second state indicator distinct from state indicator374. The second state indicator may correspond to a second NES state, such as a current or predicted future NES state of a component of wireless communication network300, such as of network entity305. UE115may be configured to determine the second NES state based on the second state indicator. Additionally, UE115may be configured to selecting a second offset indicator from among the plurality of offset indicators in which the second offset indicator corresponds to the second NES state. Further, UE115may configure the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration by adjusting the one or more parameters based on a second offset value corresponding to the second offset indicator.

In some implementations, configuration message370may include or correspond to a skipping monitoring duration message The skipping monitoring duration message may include a skipping monitoring duration indicator that corresponds to configuration indicator372. Network entity305may be configured to generate the skipping monitoring duration configuration based on skipping monitoring duration configuration information366, and may transmit configuration message370that includes or corresponds to the skipping monitoring duration configuration to the UE115. For example, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may be included in DCI. The skipping monitoring duration indicator, included in the skipping monitoring duration configuration, may be based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states, such as a current or predicted future NES state of network entity305, and the skipping monitoring duration indicator may indicate a skipping monitoring duration value. In response to receipt of the skipping monitoring duration configuration. UE115may be configured to adjust a skipping monitoring duration parameter, corresponding to channel monitoring configuration parameter306. Accordingly, by adjusting the skipping monitoring duration parameter based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator, UE115may be configured to monitor a channel, such as a PDCCH, based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator. In particular, UE115may be configured to avoid or skip monitoring the channel, such as PDCCH, for a duration indicated by the skipping monitoring duration indicator.

In some implementations, UE115may receive, from network entity305, state indictor374of the NES state, and state indicator374may be included in RRC or in an SIB. UE115may be configured to monitor the channel, such as PDCCH, in response to receipt of state indicator374. For example, while UE115may be configured to adjust a skipping monitoring duration parameter, corresponding to one or more channel monitoring configuration parameters306, based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator, UE115may be configured to monitor a channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator after receipt of state indicator374, indicating an actual NES state of network entity305. In some implementations, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may correspond to a first bandwidth part (BWP). UE115may receive a second monitoring duration configuration corresponding to a second BWP.

Accordingly, in response to one or more components, such as network entity305, of wireless communications network300being in a high energy NES state, network entity305may apply skipping monitoring configuration information366to generate configuration message370that includes or corresponds to skipping monitoring duration configuration bearing skipping monitoring duration indicator having a first value that corresponds to the high energy NES state of the network entity305. In response to receipt of configuration message370that includes or corresponds to skipping monitoring duration indicator, UE115may adjust a skipping monitoring duration, corresponding to one or more channel monitoring configuration parameters306, by reducing the skipping monitoring duration to account for the higher energy state of network entity305. Conversely, in response to one or more components, such as network entity305, of wireless communications network300being in a low energy NES state, network entity305may apply skipping monitoring configuration information366to generate a second configuration message that includes or corresponds to a second skipping monitoring duration configuration bearing a second monitoring duration indicator having a second value that corresponds to the low energy NES state of the network entity305. In response to receipt of configuration message370that includes or corresponds to the second skipping monitoring duration indicator, UE115may adjust a skipping monitoring duration, corresponding to one or more channel monitoring configuration parameters306, by increasing the skipping monitoring duration to account for the lower energy state of network entity305.

In some implementations, the skipping monitoring duration configuration indicates a second skipping monitoring duration indicator associated with a second skipping monitoring duration value that may be distinct from the skipping monitoring duration value. The second skipping monitoring duration value may be based on a second NES state of the plurality of NES states. The second NES state may be distinct from the NES state.

In some implementations, the skipping monitoring duration configuration includes a first plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators associated with the NES state, such as the NES state of network entity305, and UE may be configured to dynamically adjust channel monitoring, such as monitoring PDCCH, based on the plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators. Additionally or alternatively, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may indicate a second plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators that may be based on a second NES state of the plurality of NES states. The second NES state may be distinct from the NES state.

In some implementations, network entity305may be configured to generate, based on SSSG configuration information368, configuration message370that may include or correspond to an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration may be based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states, such as an NES state associated with a component of wireless communications system300(e.g., network entity305). Additionally, the SSSG configuration may include an offset indicator corresponding to configuration indicator372and that is associated with the NES state. In this example, channel monitoring configuration parameters306may correspond to a set of SSSGs, and UE115may be configured to select a set of SSSGs based on the SSSG configuration. Additionally, UE115may be configured to perform channel monitoring, such as monitoring a PDCCH, based on the set of SSSGs.

Further, UE115may be configured to switch from a first SSSG (e.g., a first SSSG of the set of SSSGs) to a second SSSG (e.g., a second SSSG of the set of SSSGs) based on the NES state. For example, the UE may switch from the first SSSG to the second SSSG by initiating a transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG based on an offset value corresponding to the offset indicator. The offset value may be defined based on a default NES state, such as a typical operating NES state of network entity305. Additionally or alternatively, UE115may initiate a transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG by setting a timer based on the offset value and in which expiration of the timer initiates the transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG.

In some implementations, the SSSG configuration includes a plurality of offset indicators corresponding to an NES state. UE115may be configured to initiate transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG based on an offset indicator selected from among the plurality of offset indicators in response to receipt of state indicator374.

In some implementations, the SSSG configuration may indicate a first number of SSSGs allocated to the UE, and the set may include a second number of SSSGs that is less than the first number of SSSGs. For example, the SSSG configuration may include K SSSSGs allocated per NES state, while the selected set of SSSGs may include three (3) SSSGs selected from among the set.

In some implementations, UE115may receive, such as from network entity305, state indicator374, indicating the NES state, such as the NES state of one or more components of wireless communications system300, for example, network entity305. UE115may be configured to select the set of SSSGs based on state indicator374. In some implementations, state indicator374may be included in DCI, RRC, or SIB. In response to failure to receive state indicator374, UE115may be configured to select a default SSSG. The default SSSG may correspond to a default state, such as a default NES state associated with network entity305, such as may be associated with a typical operational state of the network entity305.

In some implementations, UE115is configurable with a plurality of NES states; however, network entity305may configure UE115with an NES state selected from among the plurality of NES states based on overall expected energy usage. For example, selection of any NES state from among the plurality of NES states generally is proportional to overall network traffic, which is indicative of overall energy expenditure. To illustrate, when wireless communications system300has a relatively smaller volume of network traffic, network entity305may use a smaller number of antenna ports to transmit data to UE115as compared with instances in which wireless communications system300has a relatively larger volume of network traffic. In such instances, network entity305may use a larger number of antenna ports to transmit data to UE115. However, use, by network entity305, of more antenna ports to transmit data to UE115generally results in greater energy expenditure by network entity305.

As another example, in higher energy NES states, UE115is expected to be served more frequently by network entity305than in lower energy NES states. Moreover, in higher energy NES states UE115is expected to have a greater UL traffic burden than in lower energy NES states. Notably, there is a correlation between optimized monitoring, by UE115, of channels, such as PDCCH occasions and associated PDCCH parameters, and NES states. Accordingly, dynamically adjusting a UE's PDCCH monitoring or PDCCH skipping behavior as a function of NES states may enhance overall network energy efficiency.

As described with reference toFIG.3, the present disclosure provides techniques for supporting dynamic adjustment of one or more operations performed by UE115, such as monitoring, by UE115, of a channel (e.g., PDCCH) based on a state of a communication network, such as an NES state of one or more components of wireless communications system300(e.g., network entity305). The techniques described enhance an efficiency with which wireless communications system300uses energy, thereby leading to lower wireless communications system300operating costs and reducing wireless communications system300energy expenditure. The foregoing results are achieved without sacrificing communication quality. To illustrate, when UE115adjusts channel monitoring configuration parameter306, such as one or more parameters of a plurality of parameters of the SS, based on configuration message370, such as SS configuration, that includes configuration indicator372associated with one or more NES states of a plurality of NES states corresponding to a component of wireless communications system300(e.g., network entity305), UE115may reduce a quantity of channel monitoring occasions (e.g., PDCCH monitoring occasion), increase skipping monitoring duration, or select a set of SSSGs that correlate with a current NES state or a future NES state, such as a predicted or anticipated future NES state. In this manner, when an NES state corresponds to a high energy NES state (e.g., due to a high volume of network traffic), UE115is configured, by network entity305, to adjust channel monitoring configuration parameter306to expend a higher energy to accommodate high network traffic volume. In contrast, when an NES state corresponds to a low energy NES state (e.g., due to a lower volume of network traffic), UE115is configured, by network entity305, to adjust channel monitoring configuration parameters306to expend less energy to accommodate lower network traffic volume.

FIG.4is a ladder diagram illustrating an example of adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. As shown inFIG.4, a system of the ladder diagram includes UE115and network entity305. Network entity305may include or correspond to a base station, a core network, or a combination thereof. UE115and network entity305may include one or more components and be configured to perform one or more operations, as described with reference toFIGS.1-3.

At470, network entity305transmits the configuration message to UE115. The configuration message may correspond to configuration message370. The configuration message may include one or more indicators associated with one or more NES states of a plurality of NES states of one or more components of a wireless communication system, such as one or more NES states of network entity305. The one or more indicators may include or correspond to one or more offset values operable to adjust one or more channel monitoring parameters based on the one or more NES states of network entity305.

In response to receiving the configuration message, at402, UE115may configure the one or more channel monitoring parameters in accordance with the one or more indicators. The one or more channel monitoring parameters may include or correspond to channel monitoring parameter306.

At474, network entity305may transmit a state indicator indicating a current NES state of network entity305, of other component of a wireless communications system, or both. The state indicator may include or correspond to state indicator374. Additionally or alternatively, the state indicator may denote a predicted future NES state of network entity305, of other component of a wireless communications system, or both.

At404, in response to receiving the state indicator, UE115may perform operations, such as channel monitoring operations. These channel monitoring operations may be based on the specific configuration of the one or more channel monitoring parameters and that are associated with a NES state identified in the state indicator.

In some implementations, the configuration message (transmitted at470) may include or correspond to an SS configuration that includes, for each CORESET, a plurality of indicators corresponding to offset values associated with a plurality of NES states, such as a plurality of possible NES states associated with network entity305, typical (i.e., average or expected) NES states associated with network entity305, or a combination thereof. In particular, SS configuration may specify multiple values for each parameter per NES state. Each indicator of the plurality of indicators may correspond to an offset value associated with an NES state of the plurality of NES states, and the offset value may be predicated on or defined based on a default NES state. A default NES state may correspond to a typical or average energy usage state of a component of a wireless communications system, such as a typical or average energy usage state of network entity305.

In response to receipt of the SS configuration, UE115may adjust parameters of an SS associated with a specified CORSET. For example, the adjusted parameters may include monitoringSlotPeriodicity AndOffset, duration, monitoringSymobols WithinSlot, nrofCandidates, or a combination thereof. The CORSETs to be adjusted in accordance with the SS configuration may be indicated in a RRC received by UE115. Upon switching to an NES state, UE115may autonomously adjust the parameters of the SS in accordance with the one or more indicators (e.g., offset values) corresponding to the NES state. For instance, in response to receipt, by UE115, of a state indicator, indicating a present NES state of network entity305, a predicted future NES state of network entity305, or a combination thereof, UE115may be configured to adjust the one or more SS parameters that correspond to the identified NES state based on the one or more indicators (e.g., offset values) included in the SS configuration. In some implementations, the state indicator may be included in a DCI, an MAC-CE, or both. UE115may be configured to select one or more offset values of a plurality of offset values based on the state indicator. If no indication is indicated or if UE115fails to receive the state indicator, UE115may be configured to apply a default offset value per NES state.

In some implementations, the configuration message (transmitted at470) may include at least a first indicator that indicates a skipping monitoring duration that depends on an NES state, such as an NES state of one or more components of wireless communications network (e.g., network entity305). Additionally, the configuration message may include at least a second indicator that indicates to UE115to perform channel monitoring skipping, such as PDCCH skipping. For example, network entity305may transmit the configuration message in a scheduling DCI that indicates, to UE115, to perform channel monitoring skipping, such as PDCCH skipping, and that further indicates, to UE115, a skipping monitoring duration value associated with an NES state.

Additionally or alternatively, the configuration message (transmitted at470) may include a plurality of indicators, each of which corresponds to multiple skipping monitoring duration values for each NES state. The multiple skipping monitoring duration values may be RRC configured or broadcast in SIB. UE115may be configured to select a skipping monitoring duration value of the plurality of skipping monitoring duration values based on the state indicator, which may, in addition to indicating an NES state, indicate the skipping monitoring duration value for UE115to apply. The state indicator may be transmitted to UE115in a DCI.

In some implementations, the configuration message (transmitted at470) may include or correspond to a designated quantity of SSSGs per NES state. For example, network entity305may generate a configuration message that includes an indicator indicating K SSSG states (where K may be any integer value that is greater than zero) for each NES state associated with one or more components of a wireless communications system, such as that may be associated with each possible or probable NES state of network entity305. For example, K may be greater than or equal to three. In some implementations, network entity305may select the value of K, may select the specific SSSGs, or a combination thereof, all based on SSSG configuration information368, which may include or correspond to information about capabilities of UE115; which may be indicated via layer 1 (L1), layer 2 (L2), and/or layer 3 (L3); or combinations thereof. In some implementations, the configuration message may be sent via RRC such that SSSGs for each NES state are RRC configured.

In response to receiving the configuration message, UE115may configure the designated K SSSG states. Subsequently, in response to receiving a state indicator, such as from network entity305, indicating a current NES state, a predicted future NES state, or both of one or more components of a wireless communications system, such as of network entity305, UE115may be configured to select a quantity of the K SSSG states, such as three SSSG states out of the K SSSG states. For instance, in some implementations, in addition to indicating the NES state, the state indicator may indicate a quantity of SSSG states for UE115to select from among the K SSSG states, which of the K SSSG states to select, or a combination thereof. Thereafter, UE115may select a designated number of the K SSSG states, such as three of the K SSSG states, based on layer 1 (L1), layer 2 (L2), and layer 3 (L3). Thus, in some implementations, the state indicator, sent via DCI, may indicate which of three SSSGs is to be activated in response to switching an NES state. If the state indicator fails to provide the foregoing indication, if UE115fails to receive the state indicator, or if network entity305fails to generate or transmit the state indicator, UE115may be configured to activate a default SSSG (e.g., SSSG #0).

In some implementations, the configuration message, such as included in or transmitted by RRC, may include a second indicator indicating an offset value associated with each NES state of a plurality of NES states such that an SSSG timer value of an SSSG timer for initiating a switch from a first SSSG, to a second SSSG, and then to a third SSSG (e.g., SSSG #1(NES state 0) to SSSG #0(NES state 1) to SSSG #2(NES state 2) to SSSG #0(NES state 1)) is based on or predicated on NES state. Alternatively, the configuration message may include a second indicator indicating a plurality of offset values associated with each NES state of a plurality of NES states, and the state indicator may indicate which offset value from among the plurality of offset values UE115is to select for setting an SSSG timer value of an SSSG timer for initiating the switch from a first SSSG to a second SSSG and thence to a third SSSG. Each offset value may be defined relative to or based on a default NES state.

FIG.5is a flow diagram illustrating an example process500that supports adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. Operations of process500may be performed by a UE, such as UE115described above with reference toFIGS.1-4or a UE described with reference toFIG.8. For instance, example operations (also referred to as “blocks”) of process500may enable UE115to support dynamically adjusting one or more operations performed by UE115based on a state of a communication network.

In block502, the UE receives an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration may include, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The SS configuration may include or correspond to configuration message370, and the offset indicator may include or correspond to configuration indicator372.

In block504, the UE configures one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration. Channel monitoring configuration parameter306may include or correspond to the plurality of parameters of the SS. The plurality of parameters of the SS may include or correspond to a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter, a duration parameter, a monitoring symbols within a slot parameter, a number of PDCCH candidates per control channel element (CCE) aggregation level parameter, or a combination thereof. In some implementations, the SS may be associated with a CORESET, the NES state may include a mode of operation of a network entity, and the mode of operation may be associated with a quantity of energy (e.g., energy expended by a component of a wireless communications system such as a network entity due to operation of the component). The NES state may correspond to a DL only state, a UL only state, a light sleep mode, a deep sleep mode, a served antenna port quantity, or any combination thereof. For example, the NES state may indicate an amount of energy expended or used by a network entity by indicating whether the network entity is operating in or anticipates to be operating in a DL only state, a UL only state, a light sleep mode, a deep sleep mode, and/or a quantity of antenna ports used by the network entity to transmit data to one or more UEs. After the UE configures the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration, the UE may search for PDCCH candidates, within a SS, based on the configured one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS, may monitor PDCCH in accordance with the configured one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS, or a combination thereof.

In some implementations, the plurality of NES states may correspond to a plurality of different operating modes of a network entity, each operating mode corresponding to a different quantity of energy (e.g., energy expended or used by the network entity). In some implementations, the plurality of parameters may include a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter, a duration parameter, a monitoring symbols within a slot parameter, a number of physical downlink control channel candidates per CCE aggregation level, or a combination thereof.

In some implementations, the offset indicator may include an offset value. The UE operable to configure the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration may include the UE further configured to adjust the one or more parameters based on the offset value.

In some implementations, the SS configuration may further include a plurality of offset indicators, including the offset indicator, and each offset indicator of the plurality of offset indicators may be associated with a corresponding NES state of the plurality of NES states. Further, each offset indicator may include an offset value. For example, the offset value may be based on a default NES state, and the default NES state may correspond to a default operating mode of a network entity. Additionally, the UE may receive a state indicator, and the state indicator may be included in DCI, an MAC-CE, or a combination thereof. The state indicator may include or correspond to state indicator374. The UE may determine the NES state based on the state indicator. Further, the UE may select the offset indicator from among the plurality of offset indicators based on the NES state. In particular, the UE operable to configure the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration may include the UE further configured to adjust the one or more parameters based on an offset value corresponding to the offset indicator. Additionally, the UE may be configured to receive a second state indicator distinct from the state indicator. The second state indicator may correspond to a second NES state. Moreover, the UE may determine the second NES state based on the second state indicator. Further, the UE may select a second offset indicator from among the plurality of offset indicators, the second offset indicator corresponding to the second NES state. Additionally, the UE operable to configure the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration may further include the UE operable to adjust the one or more parameters based on a second offset value corresponding to the second offset indicator.

In some implementations, after the UE configures the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters, the UE may monitor a channel based on the configured one or more parameters of the SS. The channel may include a PDCCH. Additionally, the SS may include a USS or a CSS. Further, the SS configuration may be included in an RRC or broadcast in an SIB.

FIG.6is a flow diagram illustrating an example process600that supports adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. Operations of process600may be performed by a UE, such as UE115described above with reference toFIGS.1-4or a UE described with reference toFIG.8. For instance, example operations (also referred to as “blocks”) of process600may enable UE115to support adjusting one or more operations performed by UE115based on a state of a communication network.

In block602, a UE receives a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration configuration may include or correspond to configuration message370, and the skipping monitoring duration indicator may include or correspond to configuration indicator372. The skipping monitoring duration indicator may be based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. In block604, the UE monitors a channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator.

In some implementations, the skipping monitoring duration indicator may indicate a skipping monitoring duration value. The skipping monitoring duration configuration may include a first plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators associated with the NES state. Additionally, the UE may be configured to monitor the channel based on the first plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators. In an example, the channel may correspond to a PDCCH. Further, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may indicate a second plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators. The second plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators may be based on a second NES state of the plurality of NES states. Moreover, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may indicate a second skipping monitoring duration indicator associated with a second skipping monitoring duration value, distinct from the skipping monitoring duration value. The second skipping monitoring duration value may be based on a second NES state of the plurality of NES states.

In some implementations, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may be included in DCI or a medium access control-control element (MAC-CE). Further, the UE may be configured to receive a state indicator of the NES state. The state indicator may be included in an RRC or in an SIB. Moreover, the UE configured to monitor the channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator may include the UE configured to monitor the channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator in response to receipt of the state indicator, which may correspond to state indicator374.

In some implementations, the UE may be configured to receive a second monitoring duration configuration corresponding to a second bandwidth part (BWP). The skipping monitoring duration configuration may include or correspond to a first BWP.

FIG.7is a flow diagram illustrating an example process700that supports adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. Operations of process700may be performed by a UE, such as UE115described above with reference toFIGS.1-4or a UE described with reference toFIG.8. For instance, example operations (also referred to as “blocks”) of process700may enable UE115to support dynamically adjusting one or more operations performed by UE115based on a state of a communication network.

In block702, the UE receives an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration may be based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The SSSG configuration may include or correspond to configuration message370.

In block704, the UE selects a set of SSSGs based on the SSSG configuration. The set of SSSGs from which the UE selects may include or correspond to channel monitoring configuration parameter306. In response to selecting the set of SSSGs, the UE may monitor PDCCH according to the selected set of SSSGs.

In some implementations, the SSSG configuration indicates a first number of SSSGs allocated to the UE. The set may include a second number of SSSGs that is less than the first number of SSSGs. For example, the first number of SSSGs may correspond to K SSSGs, where K is an integer greater than four. The second number of SSGS may be three SSSGs.

In some implementations, the UE configured to selecting the set of SSSGs may include the UE further configured to select the set of SSSGs based on a state indicator indicating the NES state. The state indicator may include or correspond to state indicator374. Moreover, the UE may further be configured to receive the state indicator. The state indicator may be included in DCI, an MAC-CE, an RRC, or an SIB.

In some implementations, the UE configured to select the set of SSSGs may include the UE configured to select a default SSSG. The default SSG may be selected in response to a failure to receive a state indicator, such as a failure by the UE to receive the state indicator.

In some implementations, the UE may further be configured to performing channel monitoring based on the set of SSSGs. Additionally, the UE may further be configured to switch from a first SSSG to a second SSSG based on the NES state. Moreover, the SSSG configuration may include an offset indicator corresponding to the NES state. The offset indicator may include or correspond to configuration indicator372. The UE configured to switch from the first SSSG to the second SSSG may include the UE further configured to initiate transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG based on an offset value corresponding to the offset indicator. The offset value may be defined based on a default NES state. Additionally, the UE configured to initiate transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG may further include the UE configured to set a timer (e.g., an SSSG timer) based on the offset value. Expiration of the timer may initiate transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG. The timer may be deemed to have expired when a value associated with the timer reaches 0.

In some implementations, the SSSG configuration may include a plurality of offset indicators corresponding to the NES state. Additionally, the UE may be configured to initiate transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG based on an offset indicator selected from among the plurality of offset indicators in response to receipt of a state indicator.

FIG.8is a block diagram of an example UE800that supports adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. UE800may be configured to perform operations, including the blocks of a process described with reference toFIGS.5-7. In some implementations, UE800includes the structure, hardware, and components shown and described with reference to UE115ofFIGS.1-4. For example, UE800includes controller280, which operates to execute logic or computer instructions stored in memory282, as well as controlling the components of UE800that provide the features and functionality of UE800. UE800, under control of controller280, transmits and receives signals via wireless radios601a-rand antennas252a-r. Wireless radios601a-rinclude various components and hardware, as illustrated inFIG.2for UE115, including modulator and demodulators254a-r, MIMO detector256, receive processor258, transmit processor264, and TX MIMO processor266.

As shown, memory282may include channel monitoring configuration parameters802and communication logic803. Channel monitoring configuration parameters802may include or correspond to channel monitoring configuration parameters306described with reference toFIG.3. Communication logic803may be configured to enable communication between UE800and one or more other devices. UE800may receive signals from or transmit signals to one or more network entities, such as network entity305ofFIGS.1-4or a network entity as illustrated inFIG.12.

FIG.9is a flow diagram illustrating an example process900that supports dynamically adapting one or more operations performed by a user equipment (UE) based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. Operations of process900may be performed by a base station, such as network entity305described above with reference toFIGS.1-4or a network entity as described with reference toFIG.12. For example, example operations of process900may enable network entity305to support dynamically adapting one or more operations based on a state of a communication network.

At block902, the network entity generates an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration includes, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The SS configuration may include or correspond to configuration message370, and the offset indicator may include or correspond to configuration indicator372.

At block904, the network entity transmits the SS configuration. For instance, the network entity, correspond to network entity305, may transmit the SS configuration to UE115.

In some implementations, the SS may be associated with a CORESET, the NES state may include a mode of operation of a network entity, and the mode of operation may be associated with a quantity of energy (e.g., energy expended by a component of a wireless communications system such as a network entity due to operation of the component). The NES state may correspond to a DL only state, a UL only state, a light sleep mode, a deep sleep mode, a served antenna port quantity, or any combination thereof. For example, the NES state may indicate an amount of energy expended or used by a network entity by indicating whether the network entity is operating in or anticipates to be operating in a DL only state, a UL only state, a light sleep mode, a deep sleep mode, and/or a quantity of antenna ports used by the network entity to transmit data to one or more UEs.

In some implementations, the plurality of NES states may correspond to a plurality of different operating modes of a network entity, each operating mode corresponding to a different quantity of energy (e.g., energy expended or used by the network entity). In some implementations, the plurality of parameters may include a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter, a duration parameter, a monitoring symbols within a slot parameter, a number of physical downlink control channel candidates per CCE aggregation level, or a combination thereof.

In some implementations, the offset indicator may include an offset value. In some implementations, the SS configuration may further include a plurality of offset indicators, including the offset indicator, and each offset indicator of the plurality of offset indicators may be associated with a corresponding NES state of the plurality of NES states. Further, each offset indicator may include an offset value. For example, the offset value may be based on a default NES state, and the default NES state may correspond to a default operating mode of a network entity.

In some configurations, the network entity may be configured to generate a state indicator, and the network entity may further be configured to transmit the state indicator. The state indicator may include or correspond to state indicator374. The state indicator may be included in DCI, an MAC-CE, or a combination thereof. The state indicator may be configured to identify a current NES state of the network entity, a predicted future NES state of the network entity, or a combination thereof.

In some configurations, the network entity may be configured to generate a second state indicator distinct from the state indicator, and the network entity may further be configured to transmit the second state indicator. The second state indicator may correspond to a second NES state, such as a second NES state of the network entity. For instance, the second state indicator may correspond to an NES state that the network entity transitions into after being in the NES state. The second state indicator may indicate the second NES state to a receiving device (e.g., a receiving UE).

FIG.10is a flow diagram illustrating an example process1000that supports adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. Operations of process1000may be performed by a base station, such as network entity305described above with reference toFIGS.1-4or a network entity as described with reference toFIG.12. For example, example operations of process1000may enable network entity305to support dynamically adapting one or more operations based on a state of a communication network.

At block1002, the network entity generates a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator may be based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The skipping monitoring duration configuration may include or correspond to configuration message370, and the skipping monitoring duration indicator may include or correspond to configuration indicator372.

At block1004, the network entity transmits the skipping monitoring duration configuration. For example, the network entity, corresponding to network entity305, may transmit the skipping monitoring duration configuration to UE115.

In some implementations, the skipping monitoring duration indicator may indicate a skipping monitoring duration value. The skipping monitoring duration configuration may include a first plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators associated with the NES state. Further, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may indicate a second plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators. The second plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators may be based on a second NES state of the plurality of NES states. Moreover, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may indicate a second skipping monitoring duration indicator associated with a second skipping monitoring duration value, distinct from the skipping monitoring duration value. The second skipping monitoring duration value may be based on a second NES state of the plurality of NES states.

In some implementations, the skipping monitoring duration configuration may be included in DCI. In some implementations, the network entity may be configured to generate a state indicator of the NES state, and the network entity may further be configured to transmit the state indicator of the NES state. The state indicator may include or correspond to state indicator374. The state indicator may be included in an RRC or in an SIB.

FIG.11is a flow diagram illustrating an example process1100that supports adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects. Operations of process1100may be performed by a base station, such as network entity305described above with reference toFIGS.1-4or a network entity as described with reference toFIG.12. For example, example operations of process1100may enable network entity305to support dynamically adapting one or more operations based on a state of a communication network.

At block1102, the network entity generates an SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration may be based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The SSG configuration may include or correspond to configuration message370.

At block1104, the network entity transmits the skipping monitoring duration configuration. For example, the network entity, corresponding to network entity305, may transmit the skipping monitoring duration configuration to UE115.

In some implementations, the SSSG configuration indicates a first number of SSSGs allocated to the UE. The set may include a second number of SSSGs that is less than the first number of SSSGs. For example, the first number of SSSGs may correspond to K SSSGs, where K is an integer greater than four. The second number of SSGS may be three SSSGs.

In some implementations, the network entity may be configured to generate a state indicator indicating a present or predicted future NES state of the network entity. The state indicator may include or correspond to state indicator374. Additionally, the network entity may be configured to transmit the state indicator. The state indicator may be included in DCI, an RRC, or an SIB.

In some implementations, the SSSG configuration may include an offset indicator corresponding to the NES state. The offset indicator may include or correspond to configuration indicator372. The offset value may be defined based on a default NES state. In some implementations, the SSSG configuration may include a plurality of offset indicators corresponding to the NES state.

FIG.12is a block diagram of an example network entity1200that supports adjustment of one or more operations based on a state of a communication network according to one or more aspects according to one or more aspects. Network entity1200may be configured to perform operations, including the blocks of processes900-1100described with reference toFIGS.9-11. In some implementations, network entity1200includes the structure, hardware, and components shown and described with reference to base station105ofFIGS.1-2or network entity305ofFIGS.3-4. For example, network entity1200may include controller240, which operates to execute logic or computer instructions stored in memory242, as well as controlling the components of network entity1200that provide the features and functionality of network entity1200. Network entity1200, under control of controller240, transmits and receives signals via wireless radios1201a-tand antennas234a-t. Wireless radios1201a-tinclude various components and hardware, as illustrated inFIG.2for network entity305, including modulator and demodulators232a-t, transmit processor220, TX MIMO processor230, MIMO detector236, and receive processor238.

As shown, the memory242may include configuration information1202and communication logic1203. Configuration information1202may include or correspond to configuration information362. In some implementations, configuration information1202may include or indicate SS configuration information364, skipping monitoring duration configuration information366, SSSG configuration information368, or any combination thereof. Communication logic1203may be configured to enable communication between network entity1200and one or more other devices. Network entity1200may receive signals from or transmit signals to one or more UEs, such as UE115ofFIGS.1-4or UE800ofFIG.8.

It is noted that one or more blocks (or operations) described with reference toFIGS.4-7andFIGS.9-11may be combined with one or more blocks (or operations) described with reference to another of the figures. For example, one or more blocks (or operations) ofFIG.5may be combined with one or more blocks (or operations) ofFIG.7. As another example, one or more blocks associated withFIG.9may be combined with one or more blocks associated withFIG.11. As another example, one or more blocks associated withFIGS.5-7may be combined with one or more blocks associated withFIGS.9-11. As another example, one or more blocks associated withFIG.5-7or9-11may be combined with one or more blocks (or operations) associated withFIGS.1-4. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more operations described above with reference toFIGS.1-4may be combined with one or more operations described with reference toFIG.8or12.

In one or more aspects, techniques for supporting dynamically adapting one or more operations performed by a UE based on a state of a communication network may include additional aspects, such as any single aspect or any combination of aspects described below or in connection with one or more other processes or devices described elsewhere herein. In a first aspect, techniques for supporting dynamically adapting one or more operations performed by a UE based on a state of a communication network may include a method of wireless communication performed by a UE. The method may include receiving an SS configuration of an SS. The SS configuration may include, for each parameter of a plurality of parameters of the SS, an offset indicator associated with an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The techniques may further include configuring one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration. In some examples, the techniques in the first aspect may be implemented in a method or process. In some other examples, the techniques of the first aspect may be implemented in a wireless communication device, which may include a UE or a component of a UE. In some examples, the wireless communication device may include at least one processing unit or system (which may include an application processor, a modem or other components) and at least one memory device coupled to the processing unit. The processing unit may be configured to perform operations described herein with respect to the wireless communication device. In some examples, the memory device includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium having program code stored thereon that, when executed by the processing unit, is configured to cause the wireless communication device to perform the operations described herein. Additionally, or alternatively, the wireless communication device may include an interface (e.g., a wireless communication interface) that includes a transmitter, a receiver, or a combination thereof. Additionally, or alternatively, the wireless communication device may include one or more means configured to perform operations described herein.

In a second aspect, in combination with the first aspect, the SS is associated with a CORESET.

In a third aspect, in combination with the first aspect or the second aspect, the techniques further include the NES state includes a mode of operation of a network entity.

In a fourth aspect, in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the third aspect, the mode of operation associated with a quantity of energy.

In a fifth aspect in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the fourth aspect, the NES state corresponds to a DL only state, a UL only state, a light sleep mode, a deep sleep mode, a served antenna port quantity, or any combination thereof.

In a sixth aspect, in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the fifth aspect, the plurality of NES states correspond to a plurality of different operating modes of a network entity, each operating mode corresponding to a different quantity of energy.

In a seventh aspect, in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the sixth aspect, the plurality of parameters includes a monitoring slot periodicity and offset parameter, a duration parameter, a monitoring symbols within a slot parameter, a number of physical downlink control channel candidates per CCE aggregation level, or a combination thereof.

In an eighth aspect, in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the seventh aspect, the offset indicator includes an offset value, and to configure the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration, the techniques further include adjusting the one or more parameters based on the offset value.

In a ninth aspect, in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the eighth aspect, the SS configuration further includes a plurality of offset indicators, including the offset indicator, each offset indicator of the plurality of offset indicators associated with a corresponding NES state of the plurality of NES states, each offset indicator including an offset value.

In a tenth aspect, in combination with the ninth aspect, the offset value is based on a default NES state, the default NES state corresponds to a default operating mode of a network entity, or a combination thereof.

In an eleventh aspect, in combination with the ninth aspect, the techniques further include receiving a state indicator, the state indicator included in DCI, an MAC-CE, or a combination thereof.

In a twelfth aspect, in combination with the eleventh aspect, the techniques further include determining the NES state based on the state indicator.

In a thirteenth aspect, in combination with the twelfth aspect, the techniques further include selecting the offset indicator from among the plurality of offset indicators based on the NES state.

In a fourteenth aspect, in combination with the thirteenth aspect, to configure the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration, the techniques further include adjusting the one or more parameters based on an offset value corresponding to the offset indicator.

In a fifteenth aspect, in combination with the fourteenth aspect, the techniques further include receiving a second state indicator distinct from the state indicator, the second state indicator corresponding to a second NES state.

In a sixteenth aspect, in combination with the sixteenth aspect, the techniques further include determining the second NES state based on the second state indicator.

In a seventeenth aspect, in combination with the sixteenth aspect, the techniques further include selecting a second offset indicator from among the plurality of offset indicators, the second offset indicator corresponding to the second NES state.

In an eighteenth aspect, in combination with the seventeenth aspect, the techniques further include configuring the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters of the SS based on the SS configuration further includes adjusting the one or more parameters based on a second offset value corresponding to the second offset indicator.

In a nineteenth aspect, in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the eighteenth aspect, the techniques further include, after configuring the one or more parameters of the plurality of parameters, monitoring a channel based on the configured one or more parameters of the SS.

In a twentieth aspect, in combination with the nineteenth aspect, the channel includes a PDCCH.

In a twenty-first aspect, in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the twentieth aspect, the SS includes a USS or a CSS.

In a twenty-second aspect, in combination with one or more of the first aspect through the twenty-first aspect, the SS configuration is included in an RRC or broadcast in a SIB.

In one or more aspects, techniques for supporting dynamically adapting one or more operations performed by a UE based on a state of a communication network may include additional aspects, such as any single aspect or any combination of aspects described below or in connection with one or more other processes or devices described elsewhere herein. In a twenty-third aspect, techniques for supporting dynamically adapting one or more operations performed by a UE based on a state of a communication network may include a method of wireless communication performed by a UE. The method may include receiving a skipping monitoring duration configuration that includes a skipping monitoring duration indicator. The skipping monitoring duration indicator is based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The techniques may further include monitoring a channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator. In some examples, the techniques in the twenty-third aspect may be implemented in a method or process. In some other examples, the techniques of the twenty-third aspect may be implemented in a wireless communication device, which may include a UE or a component of a UE. In some examples, the wireless communication device may include at least one processing unit or system (which may include an application processor, a modem or other components) and at least one memory device coupled to the processing unit. The processing unit may be configured to perform operations described herein with respect to the wireless communication device. In some examples, the memory device includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium having program code stored thereon that, when executed by the processing unit, is configured to cause the wireless communication device to perform the operations described herein. Additionally, or alternatively, the wireless communication device may include an interface (e.g., a wireless communication interface) that includes a transmitter, a receiver, or a combination thereof. Additionally, or alternatively, the wireless communication device may include one or more means configured to perform operations described herein.

In a twenty-fourth aspect, in combination with the twenty-third aspect, the skipping monitoring duration indicator indicates a skipping monitoring duration value.

In a twenty-fifth aspect, in combination with the twenty-fourth aspect, the skipping monitoring duration configuration includes a first plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators associated with the NES state.

In a twenty-sixth aspect, in combination with the twenty-fifth aspect, the techniques further include monitoring the channel based on the first plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators, wherein the channel corresponds to a PDCCH.

In a twenty-seventh aspect, in combination with the twenty-fifth aspect or the twenty-sixth aspect, the skipping monitoring duration configuration indicates a second plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators, the second plurality of skipping monitoring duration indicators based on a second NES state of the plurality of NES states.

In a twenty-eighth aspect, in combination with the twenty-fourth aspect, the skipping monitoring duration configuration indicates a second skipping monitoring duration indicator associated with a second skipping monitoring duration value, distinct from the skipping monitoring duration value, the second skipping monitoring duration value based on a second NES state of the plurality of NES states.

In a twenty-ninth aspect, in combination with one or more of the twenty-third aspect through the twenty-eighth aspect, the skipping monitoring duration configuration is included in DCI) or an MAC-CE.

In a thirtieth aspect, in combination with one or more of the twenty-third aspect through the twenty-ninth aspect, the techniques further include receiving a state indicator of the NES state.

In a thirty-first aspect, in combination with the thirtieth aspect, the state indicator is included in an RRC or in an SIB. In some implementations of the thirty-first aspect, to monitor the channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator the techniques further include monitoring the channel based on the skipping monitoring duration indicator in response to receipt of the state indicator.

In a thirty-second aspect, in combination with one or more of the twenty-third aspect through the thirty-first aspect, the techniques further include receiving a second monitoring duration configuration corresponding to a second BWP.

In a thirty-third aspect, in combination with the thirty-second aspect, the skipping monitoring duration configuration corresponds to a first BWP.

In one or more aspects, techniques for supporting dynamically adapting one or more operations performed by a UE based on a state of a communication network may include additional aspects, such as any single aspect or any combination of aspects described below or in connection with one or more other processes or devices described elsewhere herein. In a thirty-fourth aspect, techniques for supporting dynamically adapting one or more operations performed by a UE based on a state of a communication network may include a method of wireless communication performed by a UE. The method may include receiving a SSSG configuration. The SSSG configuration based on an NES state of a plurality of NES states. The techniques may further include selecting a set of SSSGs based on the SSSG configuration. In some examples, the techniques in the thirty-fourth aspect may be implemented in a method or process. In some other examples, the techniques of the thirty-fourth aspect may be implemented in a wireless communication device, which may include a UE or a component of a UE. In some examples, the wireless communication device may include at least one processing unit or system (which may include an application processor, a modem or other components) and at least one memory device coupled to the processing unit. The processing unit may be configured to perform operations described herein with respect to the wireless communication device. In some examples, the memory device includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium having program code stored thereon that, when executed by the processing unit, is configured to cause the wireless communication device to perform the operations described herein. Additionally, or alternatively, the wireless communication device may include an interface (e.g., a wireless communication interface) that includes a transmitter, a receiver, or a combination thereof. Additionally, or alternatively, the wireless communication device may include one or more means configured to perform operations described herein.

In a thirty-fifth aspect, in combination with the thirty-fourth, the SSSG configuration indicates a first number of SSSGs allocated to the UE.

In a thirty-sixth aspect, in combination with the thirty-fifth aspect, the set includes a second number of SSSGs that is less than the first number of SSSGs.

In a thirty-seventh aspect, in combination with one or more of the thirty-fourth aspect through the thirty-sixth aspect, to select the set of SSSGs, the techniques further include selecting the set of SSSGs based on a state indicator indicating the NES state.

In a thirty-eighth aspect, in combination with the thirty-seventh aspect, the techniques further include receiving the state indicator. In some implementations of the thirty-eighth aspect, the state indicator is included in DCI, an RRC, an MAC-CE, or an SIB.

In a thirty-ninth aspect, in combination with one or more of the thirty-fourth aspect through the thirty-eighth aspect, to select the set of SSSGs, the techniques further include selecting a default SSSG.

In a fortieth aspect, in combination with the thirty-ninth aspect, the default SSSG is selected in response to a failure to receive a state indicator.

In a forty-first aspect, in combination with one or more of the thirty-fourth aspect through the fortieth aspect, the techniques further include performing channel monitoring based on the set of SSSGs.

In a forty-second aspect, in combination with the forty-first aspect, the techniques further include switching from a first SSSG to a second SSSG based on the NES state.

In a forty-third aspect, in combination with the forty-second aspect, the SSSG configuration includes an offset indicator corresponding to the NES state.

In a forty-fourth aspect, in combination with the forty-third aspect, to switch from the first SSSG to the second SSSG, the techniques further include initiating transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG based on an offset value corresponding to the offset indicator.

In a forty-fifth aspect, in combination the forty-fourth aspect, the offset value is defined based on a default NES state.

In a forty-sixth aspect, in combination the forty-fourth aspect, to initiate transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG, the techniques further include setting a timer based on the offset value.

In a forty-seventh aspect, in combination with the forty-sixth aspect, expiration of the timer initiates the transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG.

In a forty-eighth aspect, in combination with the forty-second aspect, the SSSG configuration includes a plurality of offset indicators corresponding to the NES state.

In a forty-ninth aspect, in combination with the forty-eighth aspect, the techniques further include initiating transition from the first SSSG to the second SSSG based on an offset indicator selected from among the plurality of offset indicators in response to receipt of a state indicator.