The apparatus may be a first device at a first IAB node or the first IAB node itself. The IAB node may be configured to receive a configuration for a first set of reference signals associated with an IAB-MT function of the IAB node, wherein the first set of reference signals overlaps in time with a second set of time periods associated with an IAB-DU function of the IAB node. The IAB node may further be configured to extend an IAB-MT reference-signal measurement period based on the overlap between the first set of reference signals for measurement with the IAB-MT function of the IAB node and the second set of time periods associated with the IAB-DU function of the IAB node.

The apparatus may be a first device at a first IAB node or the first IAB node itself. The IAB node may be configured to receive a configuration for a first set of reference signals associated with an IAB-MT function of the IAB node, wherein the first set of reference signals overlaps in time with a second set of time periods associated with an IAB-DU function of the IAB node. The IAB node may further be configured to extend an IAB-MT reference-signal measurement period based on the overlap between the first set of reference signals for measurement with the IAB-MT function of the IAB node and the second set of time periods associated with the IAB-DU function of the IAB node.

A computing device includes: a wireless communication interface; and a processor configured to: establish a connection with a wireless network; while a network-layer status of the connection is active, monitor attributes of the connection at the wireless communication interface, the attributes including (i) a number of uplink packets transmitted since a most recent downlink packet was received, and (ii) a time period elapsed since the most recent downlink packet was received; determine that the attributes meet recovery criteria indicative of a network-layer interruption in the wireless network; in response to the determination, control the wireless communication interface to initiate a recovery action to resolve the network-layer interruption.

A computing device includes: a wireless communication interface; and a processor configured to: establish a connection with a wireless network; while a network-layer status of the connection is active, monitor attributes of the connection at the wireless communication interface, the attributes including (i) a number of uplink packets transmitted since a most recent downlink packet was received, and (ii) a time period elapsed since the most recent downlink packet was received; determine that the attributes meet recovery criteria indicative of a network-layer interruption in the wireless network; in response to the determination, control the wireless communication interface to initiate a recovery action to resolve the network-layer interruption.

This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, for measurement and reporting procedures associated with a sidelink positioning reference signal (SL-PRS). In one aspect, a first user equipment (UE), which may function as a sidelink anchor node, may transmit an SL-PRS to a second UE in accordance with a slot format or structure that is dedicated for SL-PRS transmissions. The first UE may select resources for the transmission of the SL-PRS via sensing and exclusion or using a set of resources that are dedicated for SL-PRS transmissions. The second UE may receive the SL-PRS and use the SL-PRS to acquire positioning information, in accordance with an observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA)-based positioning method, or may transmit a second SL-PRS to the first UE to facilitate acquisition of positioning information at the first UE, in accordance with a round-trip-time (RTT)-based positioning method.

A method of operating a communication device includes: sweeping a plurality of first reception beams; measuring reference signals, received from another communication device, based on the plurality of first reception beams; estimating a downlink channel gain based on the measured reference signals and reception array response information corresponding to reception antenna characteristics of the communication device; generating a downlink channel related matrix based on the downlink channel gain and the reception array response information; determining a second reception beam based on the downlink channel related matrix; determining a transmission beam based on at least one of the downlink channel gain, the downlink channel related matrix, and the second reception beam; and performing communication with the other communication device using the second reception beam and the transmission beam.

The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Embodiments herein provide an apparatus and method for verifying authenticity of a BH-RLF. A method is provided for using a new message to verify the authenticity of the BH-RLF. A method is provided for using existing and/or message over an F1AP and an RRC to verify the authenticity of the BH-RLF. A method is provided for using a hash based procedure for protection of the BH-RLF indication. A method is provided for generating a unique secret key at an parent IAB node and a child IAB node to protect the BAP control messages. Further, a method is provided for re-using ICMP ping messages to check the destination availability based on a received BH-RLF indication.

The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Embodiments herein provide an apparatus and method for verifying authenticity of a BH-RLF. A method is provided for using a new message to verify the authenticity of the BH-RLF. A method is provided for using existing and/or message over an F1AP and an RRC to verify the authenticity of the BH-RLF. A method is provided for using a hash based procedure for protection of the BH-RLF indication. A method is provided for generating a unique secret key at an parent IAB node and a child IAB node to protect the BAP control messages. Further, a method is provided for re-using ICMP ping messages to check the destination availability based on a received BH-RLF indication.

A mobile communication device for receiving an ad hoc temporary upgrade in quality of service (QoS). The mobile communication device comprises a processor, at least one cellular radio transceiver, a non-transitory memory, and an ad hoc service upgrade application. When executed by the processor, the application monitors wireless cellular communication on a network via the at least one cellular radio transceiver, detects a significant delay in the communication, generates a prompt on a GUI, the prompt comprising a plurality of options for an ad hoc temporary upgraded QoS, where each option is associated with a time period. The application further, based on a user input, requests a preferred roaming list (PRL) associated with the temporary upgraded QoS, receives the PRL, wherein the PRL is associated with providing the upgraded QoS on an allocated spectrum, activates the received PRL, and upon expiration of the time period, deactivates the received PRL.

A mobile communication device for receiving an ad hoc temporary upgrade in quality of service (QoS). The mobile communication device comprises a processor, at least one cellular radio transceiver, a non-transitory memory, and an ad hoc service upgrade application. When executed by the processor, the application monitors wireless cellular communication on a network via the at least one cellular radio transceiver, detects a significant delay in the communication, generates a prompt on a GUI, the prompt comprising a plurality of options for an ad hoc temporary upgraded QoS, where each option is associated with a time period. The application further, based on a user input, requests a preferred roaming list (PRL) associated with the temporary upgraded QoS, receives the PRL, wherein the PRL is associated with providing the upgraded QoS on an allocated spectrum, activates the received PRL, and upon expiration of the time period, deactivates the received PRL.