Patent Publication Number: US-2022225352-A1

Title: System and method for physical downlink control channel monitoring

Description:
PRIORITY 
     This application is a Continuation Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/007,771, tiled in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 31, 2020, which is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/914,924, filed in the USPTO on Oct. 14, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates generally to channel monitoring, and more particularly, to physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring for a span configured for both high priority and low priority channels. 
     BACKGROUND 
     In 3 rd  Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) 5 th  Generation (5G) Release 16 (rel-16), enhanced PDCCH monitoring occasions for ultra-reliable low latency communication (uRLLC) were presented. Additionally, user equipment (UE) control channel element (CCE) and blind decoding (BD) capabilities were defined per span, rather than per slot. A span is a number of consecutive symbols in a slot where the UE is configured to monitor PDCCH. A span is defined based on configured search spaces (SSs) and monitoring occasions (MOs) for a given serving cell, and based on a set (X, Y) reported by a UE. X is the gap between the start of two consecutive spans, and Y is a span length in symbols. A span starts at a first symbol where a PDCCH MO starts and ends at a last symbol where the PDCCH MO ends. The same span pattern repeats in each slot. 
     For 5G Release 15 (rel-15) capability, BD/CCE limits are defined per slot as a function of sub-carrier spacing (SCS) of the cell. For 5G rel-16 capability, the BD/CCE limits can be defined per span. 
     When a UE supports both 5G rel-15 capability and 5G rel-16 capability, PDCCH monitoring is performed for both enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) (low priority channels) and uRLLC (high priority channels). 
     For a 5G rel-16 UE that supports an enhanced PDCCH monitoring capability, PDCCH monitoring based on 5G rel-15 capability for eMBB and PDCCH monitoring based on 5G rel-16 capability for uRLLC may be configured to the UE on the same carrier. Specifically, the UE is configured with mixed slot-based and span-based PDCCH monitoring on a serving cell. For the 5G rel-16 PDCCH monitoring capability, a limit on the maximum number of non-overlapping CCEs for channel estimation per PDCCH monitoring span is the same across the different spans within a slot. 
     The UE performs BD/CCE monitoring per slot for eMBB and performs BD/CCE monitoring per span for uRLLC. uRLLC search spaces (SSs) and eMBB SSs may correspond to different control resource sets (CORESETs). uRLLC SSs and eMBB SSs also have a different SS identifiers (IDs), when having the same CORESET. uRLLC and eMBB can also be differentiated based on a corresponding downlink control information (DCI) format or size. Accordingly, the UE is able to determine whether a given BD/CCE corresponds to uRLLC or eMBB prior to processing the corresponding PDCCH candidate. 
     If the UE has two processing pipelines, the UE is able to route the BD/CCE to one of the two pipelines according to service type or priority (e.g., high priority uRLLC or low priority eMBB). Alternatively, if the UE has a single pipeline, the UE prioritizes the BD/CCE candidates of uRLLC over the BD/CCE candidates of eMBB. For example, the UE first processes all of the BD/CCE candidates of uRLLC in a given span, and only when it has finished, will the UE begin processing the BD/CCE candidates of eMBB. However, such a prioritization may result in an inability to meet a timeline for eMBB processing. 
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     SUMMARY  100091  According to one embodiment, a method is provided for receiving, from a UE configured to process a first priority channel using a first monitoring span based on the first priority channel during one or more time periods, at least one parameter indicating a minimum amount of time required by the UE to process the first priority channel using a second monitoring span based on the first priority channel and a second priority channel, The one or more time periods are based on minimum processing capabilities of the UE. Based on the at least one parameter, the UE is caused to be reconfigured with at least one time offset to increase at least one time period of the one or more time periods for processing the first priority channel. 
       1000101  According to one embodiment, a BS is provided that includes a processor and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions, When executed, the instructions cause the processor to receive, from a LTE configured to process a first priority channel using a first monitoring span based on the first priority channel during one or more time periods, at least one parameter indicating a minimum amount of time required by the UE to process the first priority channel using a second monitoring span based on the first priority channel and a second priority channel. The one or more time periods are based on minimum processing capabilities of the UE. When executed, the instructions also cause the processor to, based on the at least one parameter, cause reconfiguring of the UE with at least one time offset to increase at least one time period of the one or more time periods for processing the first priority channel. 
       100011 ] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium is provided that stores instructions. When executed by a processor, the instructions cause the processor to receive, from a UE configured to process a first priority channel using a first monitoring span based on the first priority channel during one or more time periods, at least one parameter indicating a minimum amount of time required by the UE to process the first priority channel using a second monitoring span based on the first priority channel and a second priority channel. ‘The one or more time periods are based on minimum processing capabilities of the UE. When executed, the instructions also cause the processor to, based on the at least one parameter, cause reconfiguring of the UE with at least one time offset to increase at least one time period of the one or more time periods for processing the first priority channel.  
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       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
       FIG. I is a diagram a diagram illustrating a span configured with two MOs for uRLLC and one MO for eMBB, according to an embodiment; 
       FIG,  2  is a diagram illustrating a span configured with two MOs for uRtil. 0  and one MO for eMBB, according to another embodiment; 
         FIG. 3  is a flowchart illustrating a method for monitoring a PDCCH, by a BS, according to an embodiment; 
         FIG. 4  is a flowchart illustrating a method for monitoring a PDCCH, by a BS, according to another embodiment; 
         FIG. 5  is a flowchart illustrating a method for monitoring a PDCCH, by a UE, according to an embodiment; 
         FIG. 6  is a flowchart illustrating a method for monitoring a PDCCH, by a UE, according to another embodiment; and 
         FIG. 7  is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the same elements will be designated by the same reference numerals although they are shown in different drawings. In the following description, specific details such as detailed configurations and components are merely provided to assist with the overall understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, descriptions of well-knoNvn functions and constructions are   2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 ) omitted for clarity and conciseness. The terms described below are terms defined in consideration of the functions in the present disclosure, and may be different according to users, intentions of the users, or customs. Therefore, the definitions of the terms should be determined based on the contents throughout this specification. 
       1000211  The present disclosure may have various modifications and various embodiments, among which embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives within the scope of the present disclosure. 
       1000221  Although the terms including an ordinal number such as first, second, etc. may be used for describing various elements, the structural elements are not restricted by the terms. The terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, a first structural element may be referred to as a second structural element. Similarly, the second structural element may also be referred to as the first structural element. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more associated items. 
       1000231  The terms used herein are merely used to describe various embodiments of the present disclosure but are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Singular forms are intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms “include” or “have” indicate the existence of a feature, a number, a step, an operation, a structural element, parts, or a combination thereof, and do not exclude the existence or probability of the addition of one or more other features, numerals, steps, operations, structural elements, parts, or combinations thereof  1000241  Unless defined differently, all terms used herein have the same meanings as those understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. Terms such as those defined in a generally used dictionary are to be interpreted to have the same meanings as the contextual meanings in the relevant field of art, and are not to be interpreted to have ideal or excessively formal meanings unless clearly defined in the present disclosure. 
       1000251  The electronic device according to one embodiment may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic devices may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer, a portable multimedia device, a   2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 ) portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an electronic device is not limited to those described above. 
     The terms used in the present disclosure are not intended to limit the present disclosure but are intended to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the descriptions of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. A singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the things, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of such phrases as “A or B,” “at least one of A and. B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C,” may include all possible combinations of the items enumerated together in a corresponding one of the phrases. As used herein, terms such as “P t ,” “ 2 nd,” “first,” and “second” may be used to distinguish a corresponding component from another component, but are not intended to limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). it is intended that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the teen :&#39;operatively” or “communicatively”, as “coupled with,” “coupled to,” “connected with,” or “connected to” another element (e.g., a second element), it indicates that the element may be coupled with the other element directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or via a third element. 
     As used herein, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may interchangeably be used with other terms, such as, for example, “logic,” “logic block,” “part,” and “circuitry.” A module may be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in a form of an application- specific integrated circuit (ASIC). 
     According to an embodiment, when a UE operates mixed slot-based and span- based on a serving cell, and is not able to process both uRLLC and eMBB traffic simultaneously, additional minimum processing time is provided for the eMBB PDCCFI, PI)SCH, PUSCH, or other types of eMBB channels. The extra processing time is determined according to UE capability signaling and RRC configuration signaling. 
     Thus, the UE is able to process both eMBB and uRLLC control and data channels without any significant impact on their respective requirements. A latency requirement of uRLLC is unaltered, while a latency requirement of eMBB is adjusted by a small amount.  
       2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 )  1000301  With eM 1313  processing time relaxation, the UE processes the eM 1313  with an increased PDCCH-to-PDSCH or PDSCH-to-PUCCH or PDCCH-to-PUSCH time gap. 
       1000311  Referring initially to  FIG. 1 , a diagram illustrates a span configured with two MOs for uRLLC and one MO for eMBB, according to an embodiment. Within a span  102  of PDCCH, the UE performs BD/CCE processing for uRLLC at a first MO, MO 1   104 , and a third MO, MO 3   108 . Once processing is completed in the MO 1   104  and the M 03   108 , the UE performs BD/CCE processing for eMBB at a second MO, M 02   106 . 
       1000321  If the  11101   104  and the M 03   108  do not exist in the span  102 , and only eMBB is scheduled in the MO 2   106 , a scheduling offset gap To and a PDSCH-to-hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) gap Ti are set based on minimum processing time capabilities. To is the time gap between an end of the PDCCH in the span  102  and a beginning of an eMBB PDSCH  110 . Ti is the time gap between an end of the e\BB PDSCH  110  and a beginning of an eM 1313  HARQ- acknowledgement (A.CK)  112 . (i.e., PUCCH). To is determined by the time-domain resource allocation (TDR,) field in eMBB DCI, and T 1  is determined by the PDSCH-to-HARQ-ACK slot-based gap field and PUCCH format indicator (PH) field in eMBB DCI. 
       1000331  However, with the addition of the MOI  104  and the M 03   108  to the span  102 , and the resulting processing of both eM 1313  and uRLLC in the span  102 , eMBB processing time relaxation is provided through the addition of an offset d o do of fset,cap to To and/or an offset :&gt;doffset,capt o  T i . 
       1000341  The parameter ci o ° I fset,cap  is a UE capability parameter that indicates a minimum additional time that the UE requires for PDSCH reception at the eM 1313  PDSCH  110 . The  i offsetwap parameter d is a LT capability parameter that indicates a minimum additional time that the LE requires for HARQ-ACK preparation for the eMBB HARQ-A.CK  112 .. These two parameters are provided from the  11 E, to a  135 . The parameter d o off set,cap    ma y b e repor t e d for different values of SCS (scheduling cell and scheduled cell), and the parameter di ’ set,cap  may be reported for different values of SCS (scheduled cell and UL cell for PUCCH transmission). 
       1000351  The BS determines the offsets d o  and d i  based on the corresponding received parameters, and configures the UE via RRC. Specifically, the offset d o  is added to To to increase the time between PDCCH and PDSCH, and the offset d i  is added to Ti to increase the   2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 ) time between PUSCH and HARQ-ACK (PUCCH). The UE may be configured with the offset d o  for different values of SCS (scheduling cell and scheduled cell), and may be configured with the offset d i  for different values of SCS (scheduled cell and UT —  cell for PUCCH transmission). 
       1000361  Referring now to  FIG. 2 , a diagram illustrates a span configured with two MOs for uRLLC and one MO for eMBI 3 , according to another embodiment. Similar to the embodiment of  FIG. 1 , within a span  202  of PDCCH, the UE performs BD/CCE processing for uRLLC at a first MO, MOI  204 , and a third MO, M 03   208 . Upon completion of processing of the MOI  204  and the M 03   208 , the UE performs BD/CCE processing for eMBB at a second MO, M 02   206 . 
       100037 ] If the  11401   204  and the MO 3   208  do not exist in the span  202 , and only eMBB is scheduled in the M 02   206 , a scheduling offset gap T 2  is set based on a minimum processing time capability. ‘F 2  is the time gap between an end of the PDCCH and a beginning of an eMBB PUSCH  214 . T 2  is determined by eMBB DCI. 
       1000381  With the addition of the MOI  204  and the MO 3   208  to the span  202 , and the resulting processing of both eMBB and uRLLC in the span  202 , eMBB processing time  relaxation is provided through the addition of an offset d 2 cf2 yffset,cap  to    2 . The parameter  d2 o fl set,cap is a UE capability parameter that indicates a minimum additional time that the UE requires for PUSCH transmission at the eMBB PUSCH  214 . The parameter is provided from the UE to the BS. The parameter may be reported for different values of SCS (scheduling cell and PUSCH cell). 
       1000391  The BS determines the offset d 2  based on the received parameter, and configures the UE via RRC. Specifically, the offset d 2  is added to T 2  to increase the time between PDCCH and PUSCH. The UE may be configured with the offset d 2  for different values of SCS (scheduling cell and PUSHC  1000401  According to an embodiment, the UE also adds the offset d o  &gt;d o   qfset &#39; caP  to To, the offset d 1    1  d i   qfsetijaP t 0 Ti, and/or the offset d. 2 d 2 o f iset,cap . t o  T 2 ,  w h en  diff e rent MOs corresponding to different service types or priorities (uRLLC with high priority and eMBB with low priority) are configured in a slot, as opposed to a span, as described above in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . 
       1000411  An aperiodic channel state information (CSI) request/reporting time offset, or a sounding reference signal (SRS) transmission time offset may be defined as time gap  1  - : oth.er   2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 ) 
     When different MOs corresponding to different service types or priorities (uRLLC with high priority and eMBB with low priority) are configured in a slot or a PDCCH MO span, the UE ,of f set,cap may add an offset  dother  a oth , to  Tether  .The time gap T other  is indicated in eMBB fse t,,cap The parameter dot h ,. is a UE capability -  parameter that indicates the minimum additional time that the UE requires for eMBB processing. The UE provides the parameter to the BS, and the BS configures the UE with the offset d th via RRC signaling. 
     Scheduling time gaps T i  and added offsets d i  may be defined in terms of time (seconds) or OFDM symbols (OS). The scheduling time gaps T i  and added offsets d i  can be a function of numerology or SCS of the serving cell (scheduled or scheduling). 
     The UE can assume relaxation for eMI 313  processing time (i.e., one or more of the added offsets are non-zeros), if uRLLC traffic is scheduled in the uRLLC MOs in the span or slot. Specifically, eMBB relaxation is not assumed if uRLLC is not scheduled in the span or slot. 
     The UE can assume that relaxation is not provided for eMBB processing time (i.e., the added offsets are zeros), if there is a first minimum number of OFDM symbols between an ending symbol of the latest uRLLC. MO (e.g., the  11401   104  of  FIG. 1 , or the MO 1   204  of FIG, 2 ) and a starting symbol of the eMBB MO (e.g., the MO 2   106  of  FIG. 1  or the MO 2   206  of  FIG. 2 ), and if there a second minimum number of symbols between the ending symbol of the eMBB MO (e.g., the MO 2   106  of  FIG. 1  or the MO 2   206  of  FIG. 2 ) and a starting symbol of a next u 121 ..LC r’ ,   10  (e.g., the M 03   108  of  FIG. 1 , or the M 03   208  of  FIG. 2 ). 
       FIG. 3  is a flowchart illustrating a method for monitoring a PDCCH, by a BS, according to an embodiment. Specifically, the flowchart of  FIG. 3  corresponds to the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 1 . 
     At  302 . a first time gap is set from an end of the PDCCH to a beginning of a PDSCH. At  304 , a second time gap is set from an end of the PDSCH to a beginning of a BUCCA. The first time gap and the second time gap are set based on a configuration of the low priority channel (without the high priority channel) in a PDCCH monitoring span. The PDCCH monitoring span is for one of BD and CCE monitoring, and is embodied as a slot or one of a plurality of spans within a slot. 
     At  306 , a high priority channel and a low priority channel are configured in the PDCGII monitoring span, The high priority channel may be embodied as a uRLLC service type and the low priority channel may be embodied as an eMBB service type.  
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     At  308 , at least one parameter is received indicating a minimum amount of additional time that is required by UE for processing the low priority channel. The at least one parameter may include a first parameter indicating a minimum amount of additional time required by the UE for PDSCH reception, and a second parameter indicating a minimum amount of additional time required by the UE for HARQ-ACK preparation, 
     At  310 , based on the at least one parameter, the UE is configured with at least one offset used to increase at least one of the first time gap and the second time gap. The UE may be configured by the BS via RRC signaling. The at least one offset may include a first offset based on the first parameter to increase the first time gap, and a second offset based on the second parameter to increase the second time gap. 
     [ 000501   FIG. 4  is a flowchart illustrating a method for monitoring PDCCH, by a BS, according to another embodiment. Specifically, the flowchart of  FIG. 4  corresponds to the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 2 . 
     At  402 , a time gap is set from an end of the PDCCH to a beginning of a PUSCH. The time gap is set based on a configuration of the low priority channel (without the high priority channel) in a PDCCH monitoring span. The PDCCH monitoring span is for one of BD and CCE monitoring, and is embodied as a slot or one of a plurality of spans within a slot. 
     [ 000521  At  404 , a high priority channel and a low priority channel are configured in a PDCGII monitoring span, The high priority channel may be embodied as a uRLIX service type and the low priority channel may be embodied as an eMBB service type. 
     [ 000531  At  406 . a parameter is received from a UE that indicates a minimum amount of additional time that is required by the LE for processing the low priority channel. The parameter indicates a minimum amount of additional time that is required by the UE for PUSCH transmission. At  408 , based on the parameter, the UE is configured with an offset used to increase the time gap. The UE may be configured by the BS via RRC signaling. 
     [ 000541  Referring to  FIG. 5 , a flowchart illustrates a method for monitoring a PDCCH, by a UE, according to an embodiment. Specifically, the flowchart of  FIG. 5  corresponds to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. I. 
     At  502 , at least one parameter is transmitted to a BS that indicates a minimum amount of additional time that is required by the UE for processing a low priority channel, when the BS configures a high priority channel and the low- priority channel in a PDCCH monitoring   2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 ) span. The high priority channel may be embodied as a uRILI:C service type and the low priority channel may be embodied as an el\ , IBB service type. The PDCCH monitoring span is for one of BI) and CCE monitoring, and is embodied as a slot or one of a plurality of spans within a slot. 
       100056 ] The at least one parameter may be a first parameter indicating a minimum amount of additional time required by the UE for PDSCH reception, and a second parameter indicating a minimum amount of additional time that is required by the UE for HARQ-ACK preparation. 
       1000571  At : 504 , at least one offset that is based on the at least one parameter is received from the BS. At  506 , at least one of a first time gap and a second time gap is increased based on the at least one offset. The UE may be configured by the BS via RRC signaling. The first time gap is set from an end of the PDCCEI to a beginning of a PDSCH, and the second time gap is set from an end of the PDSCH to a beginning of a PUCCH. The first time gap and the second time gap are initially set based on a configuration of the low priority channel (without the high priority channel) in the PDCCH monitoring span. 
       1000581  The at least one offset may be a first offset based on the first parameter to increase the first time gap, and a second offset based on the second parameter to increase the second time gap. 
       1000591  FIG,  6  is a flowchart illustrating a method for monitoring a PDCCH, by a UE, according to another embodiment. Specifically, the flowchart of  FIG. 6  corresponds to the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 2 . 
       1000601  At  602 , a parameter is transmitted to a BS that indicates a minimum amount of additional time that is required by the UE for processing a low priority channel, when the BS configures a high priority channel and the low priority channel in a PDCCH monitoring span. The high priority channel may be embodied as a tiRLI,C service type and the low priority channel may be embodied as an &amp;EBB service type. The parameter indicates a minimum amount of additional time that is required by the UE for PUSCH transmission. The PDCCH monitoring span is for one of and CCE monitoring, and is embodied as a slot or one of a plurality of spans within a slot. 
       1000611  At  604 , an offset that is based on the parameter is received from the BS. At  606 , a time gap is increased based on the offset. The UE may be configured by the BS via RRC signaling. The time gap is set from an end of the PDCCH to a beginning of a PUSCH. The time   2180 - 266  CON (WB- 202005 - 008 - 1 -US 2 ) gap is initially set based on a configuration of the low priority channel (without the high priority channel) in the PDCCH monitoring span. 
       FIG. 7  is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment. Referring to  FIG. 7 , an electronic device  701  in a network environment  700  may communicate with an electronic device  702  via a first network  798  (e.g., a. short-range wireless communication network), or an electronic device  704  or a server  708  via a second network  799  (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). The electronic device  701  may communicate with the electronic device  704  via the server  708 . The electronic device  701  may include a processor  720 , a memory  730 , an input device  750 , a sound output device  755 , a display device  760 , an audio module  770 , a sensor module  776 , an interface  777 , a haptic module  779 , a camera module  780 , a power management module  788 , a battery  789 , a communication module  790 , a subscriber identification module (SIM)  796 , or an antenna module  797 . in one embodiment, at least one (e.g., the display device  760  or the camera module  780 ) of the components may be omitted from the electronic device  701 , or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device  701 . Some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit (IC). For example, the sensor module  776  (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be embedded in the display device  760  (e.g., a display). 
     The processor  720  may execute, for example, software (e.g., a program  740 ) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or a software component) of the electronic device  701  coupled with the processor  720 , and may perform various data processing or computations. As at least part of the data processing or computations, the processor  72 . 0  may load a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module  776  or the communication module  790 ) in volatile memory  732 , process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory  732 , and store resulting data in non-volatile memory  734 . The processor  720  may include a main processor  721  (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), and an auxiliary processor  723  (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISIS), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operable independently from, or in conjunction with, the main processor  721 . Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor  723  may be adapted to consume less power than the main   2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 ) processor  721 , or execute a particular function. The auxiliary processor  723  may be implemented as being separate from, or a part of, the main processor  721 . 
     The auxiliary processor  723  may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display device  760 , the sensor module  776 , or the communication module  790 ) among the components of the electronic device  701 , instead of the main processor  72 . 1  while the main processor  721  is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor  721  while the main processor  721  is in an active state (e.g., executing an application). The auxiliary processor  723  (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module  780  or the communication module  790 ) functionally related to the auxiliary processor  723 . 
     The memory  730  may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor  720  or the sensor module  776 ) of the electronic device  701 . The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program  740 ) and input data or output data for a command related thereto, The memory  730  may include the volatile memory  732  or the non- volatile memory  734 . 
     The program  740  may be stored in the memory  730  as software, and may include, for example, an operating system (OS)  742 , middleware  744 , or an application  746 . 
     The input device  750  may receive a command or data to be used by other component (e.g., the processor  720 ) of the electronic device  701 , from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device  701 . The input device  750  may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, or a keyboard. 
     The sound output device  755  may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device  701 . The sound output device  755  may include, for example, a speaker or a. receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or recording, and the receiver may be used for receiving an incoming call. The receiver may be implemented as being separate from, or a part of, the speaker. 
     The display device  760  may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device  701 . The display device  760  may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and control circuitry to control a corresponding one of the display, hologram device, and projector. The display device  760  may include touch circuitry   2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 ) adapted to detect a touch, or sensor circuitry a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch. 
     The audio module  770  may convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. The audio module  770  may obtain the sound via the input device  750 , or output the sound via the sound output device  755  or a headphone of an external electronic device  702  directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device  701 . 
     The sensor module  776  may detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device  701  or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device  701 , and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. The sensor module  776  may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. 
     The interface  777  may support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device  701  to be coupled with the external electronic device  702  directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly. The interface  777  may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface MIMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface. 
     A connecting terminal  778  may include a connector via which the electronic device  701  may be physically connected with the external electronic device  702 . The connecting terminal  778  may include, for example, an EIDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector). 
     The haptic module  779  may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., a vibration or a movement) or an electrical stimulus which may be recognized by a user via tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. The haptic module  779  may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator. 
     The camera module  780  may capture a still image or moving images. The camera module  780  may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes. 
     The power management module  788  may manage power suppUEd to the electronic device  701 . The power management module  788  may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (RMIC).  
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     The battery  789  may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device  701 . The battery  789  may include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell. 
     The communication module  790  may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device  701  and the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  702 , the electronic device  704 , or the server  708 ) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module  790  may include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor  720  (e.g., the AP) and supports a direct (e.g., wired) communication or a wireless communication. The communication module  790  may include a wireless communication module  792  (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module  794  (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device via the first network  798  (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth , wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or a standard of the Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or the second network  799  (e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e l .);., LAN -  or wide area network (WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single IC), or may be implemented as multiple components (e.g., multiple ICs) that are separate from each other. The wireless communication module  792  may identify and authenticate the electronic device  701  in a communication network, such as the first network  798  or the second network  799 , using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module  796 . 
     The antenna module  797  may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device) of the electronic device  701 . The antenna module  797  may include one or more antennas, and, therefrom, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the first network  798  or the second network  799 , may be selected, for example, by the communication module  790  (e.g., the wireless communication module  792 ). The signal or the power may then be transmitted or   2180 - 266  CON (WB- 202005 - 008 - 1 -US 2 ) received between the communication module  79 ( )and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. 
     At least some of the above-described components may be mutually coupled and communicate signals (e.g.., commands or data) therebetween via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input and output (GP 10 ), a serial peripheral interface (SRO, or a mobile industry processor interface (N 11 PI)). 
     Commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device  701  and the external electronic device  704  via the server  708  coupled with the second network  799 . Each of the electronic devices  702  and  704  may be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the electronic device  701 . All or some of operations to be executed at the electronic device  701  may be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices  702 ,  704 , or  708 . For example, if the electronic device  701  should perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device  701 , instead of, or in addition to, executing the function or the service, may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform the at least part of the function or the service requested, or an additional function or an additional service related to the request, and transfer an outcome of the performing to the electronic device  701 . The electronic device  701  may provide the outcome, with or without further processing of the outcome, as at least part of a reply to the request. To that end, a cloud computing, distributed computing, or cUEnt-server computing technology may be used, for example. 
     One embodiment may be implemented as software (e.g., the program  740 ) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory  736  or external memory  738 ) that is readable by a machine (e.g., the electronic device  701 ). For example, a processor of the electronic device  701  may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute it, with or without using one or more other components under the control of the processor. Thus, a machine may be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compUEr or code executable by an interpreter. A machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term “non-transitory” indicates that the storage medium is a tangible device, and   2180 - 266  CON (WB- 202005 - 008 - 1 -US 2 ) does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium. 
     [ 000831  According to one embodiment, a method of the disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD- ROM)), or be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., Play Store Tm ), or between two user devices (e.g., smart phones) directly. If distributed online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily ,  stored in the machine-readable storage medium, such as memory of the manufacturer&#39;s server, a server of the application store, or a relay server. 
     [ 000841  According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or multiple entities. One or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of components before the integration. Operations performed by the module, the program, or another component may be carried out sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added. 
     [ 000851  Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, the present disclosure may be modified in various forms without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the scope of the present disclosure shall not be determined merely based on the described embodiments, but rather determined based on the accompanying claims and equivalents thereto.   2180 - 266  CON (s,VB- 202005 - 008 - 1 US 2 ) WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
         f. A method comprising:   receiving, from a user equipment (UE) configured to process a first priority channel using a first monitoring span based on the first priority channel during one or more time periods, at least one parameter indicating a minimum amount of time required by the UE to process the first priority ,  channel using a second monitoring span based on the first priority channel and a second priority channel, wherein the one or more time periods are based on minimum processing capabilities of the UE; and   based on the at least one parameter, causing reconfiguring of the UE with at least one time offset to increase at least one time period of the one or more time periods for processing the first priority channel. The method of claim  1 , wherein the second monitoring span is configured from the first monitoting span based on both the first priority channel and the second priority channel.