Selecting propagation delay compensation for time-sensitive network (TSN) information
Embodiments include methods for a network node in a RAN to support timestamping of time-sensitive network (TSN) messages received by a UE. Such methods include sending one of the following information to the UE for use in timestamping of TSN messages: a second indication of one of multiple available downlink propagation delay (DL PD) compensation methods that is selected by the network node the UE; or a DL PD compensation value, determined by the network node based on one of the available DL PD compensation methods selected by the UE on a different one of the available DL PD compensation methods selected by the network node for the UE. Such methods also include sending, to the UE proximately after sending the information, an indication of a system clock time, associated with the RAN, to be compensated by the UE based on the information.
1. A method, performed by a network node in a radio access network (RAN), for supporting timestamping of time-sensitive network (TSN) messages received by a user equipment (UE) served by the network node, the method comprising:
receiving, from the UE, a first indication of a downlink propagation delay (DL PD) compensation method that is selected by the UE;
in response to the first indication, sending one of the following information to the UE for use in relation to timestamping of TSN messages received by the UE:
a second indication of one of a plurality of available DL PD compensation methods that is selected by the network node for the UE;
a DL PD compensation value, determined by the network node based on the DL PD compensation method that is selected by the UE; or
the DL PD compensation value, determined by the network node based on a different one of the available DL PD compensation methods that is selected by the network node for the UE; and
sending, to the UE proximately after sending the information, an indication of a system clock time associated with the RAN, wherein the system clock time is to be compensated by the UE based on the information.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending, to the UE proximately after sending the indication of system clock time, a TSN message indicating a time associated with a grandmaster clock of the TSN (TSN GM).
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:
at least one of the following applies:
the information is sent no earlier than a first duration before sending the indication of the system clock time, and
the indication of the system clock time is sent no earlier than a second duration before sending the TSN message; and
the method further comprises determining at least one of the first and second durations based on one or more of the following:
TSN timing accuracy requirements of a TSN end station connected to the UE;
the UE's current location and/or movement in a cell served by the network node;
radio propagation conditions in the cell;
network node measurements of UE uplink transmissions;
UE measurements of network node DL transmissions;
UE processing capabilities in relation to at least one of the following: the information, the indication of the system clock time, and the TSN message; and
scheduled transmissions of at least one of the indication of the system clock time and the TSN message.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second indication indicates a different DL PD compensation method than indicated by the first indication.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the DL PD compensation value based on the DL PD compensation method selected by the UE or on the different DL PD compensation method selected by the network node for the UE.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting one of the plurality of available DL PD compensation methods for the UE based on one or more of the following:
the UE's current position in relation to a plurality of coverage areas of the network node; and
respective ranges of DL PD compensation values corresponding to the plurality of available DL PD compensation methods.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein:
the method further comprises configuring the UE with a mapping between the plurality of available DL PD compensation methods and a corresponding plurality of identifier values; and
the second indication includes one of the identifier values that corresponds to the DL PD compensation method selected by the network node.
8. A method performed by a user equipment (UE) for timestamping of time-sensitive network (TSN) messages received by the UE in a radio access network (RAN), the method comprising:
sending, to a network node in the RAN, a first indication of a downlink propagation delay (DL PD) compensation method that is selected by the UE;
in response to the first indication, receiving one of the following information from the network node:
a second indication of one of a plurality of available DL PD compensation methods that is selected by the network node for the UE;
a DL PD compensation value, determined by the network node based on the DL PD compensation method that is selected by the UE; or
the DL PD compensation value, determined by the network node based on a different one of the available DL PD compensation methods that is selected by the network node for the UE; and
receiving, from the network node proximately after receiving the information, an indication of a system clock time associated with the RAN; and
timestamping a TSN message, received from the network node, based on the indicated system clock time and a DL PD compensation value determined using the received information.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein:
the TSN message indicates a time associated with a grandmaster clock of the TSN (TSN GM); and
the indication of the system clock time is received proximately before the TSN message.
10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the second indication indicates a different DL PD compensation method than indicated by the first indication.
11. The method of claim 8 , further comprising determining the DL PD compensation value used for the timestamping, based on the DL PD compensation method selected by the UE or on the different DL PD compensation method selected by the network node for the UE.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein determining the DL PD compensation value is further based on one or more of the following: UE adjustments to timing of UL transmissions, and DL PD information provided by the network node.
13. The method of claim 8 , further comprising selecting one of the plurality of available DL PD compensation methods based on one or more of the following:
the UE's current position in relation to a plurality of coverage areas of the network node; and
respective ranges of DL PD compensation values corresponding to the plurality of available DL PD compensation methods.
14. The method of claim 8 , wherein:
the method further comprises receiving, from the network node, a mapping between the plurality of available DL PD compensation methods and a corresponding plurality of identifier values; and
the second indication includes one of the identifier values that corresponds to the DL PD compensation method selected by the network node.
15. A user equipment (UE) configured for timestamping of time-sensitive network (TSN) messages received by the UE in a radio access network (RAN), the UE comprising:
radio interface circuitry configured to communicate with a network node in the RAN; and
processing circuitry operably coupled to the radio interface circuitry, whereby the processing circuitry and the radio interface circuitry are configured to perform operations corresponding to the method of claim 8 .
16. The UE of claim 15 , wherein:
the second indication indicates a different DL PD compensation method than indicated by the first indication.
17. A network node configured to support timestamping of time-sensitive network (TSN) messages received by a user equipment (UE) served by the network node in a radio access network (RAN), the network node comprising:
communication interface circuitry configured to communicate with the UE; and
processing circuitry operably coupled with the communication interface circuitry, whereby the processing circuitry and the communication interface circuitry are configured to:
receive, from the UE, a first indication of a downlink propagation delay (DL PD) compensation method that is selected by the UE;
in response to the first indication, send one of the following information to the UE for use in relation to timestamping of TSN messages received by the UE:
a second indication of one of a plurality of available DL PD compensation methods that is selected by the network node for the UE;
a DL PD compensation value, determined by the network node based on the DL PD compensation method that is selected by the UE; or
the DL PD compensation value, determined by the network node based on a different one of the available DL PD compensation methods that is selected by the network node for the UE; and
send, to the UE proximately after sending the information, an indication of a system clock time associated with the RAN, wherein the system clock time is to be compensated by the UE based on the information.
18. The network node of claim 17 , wherein:
the second indication indicates a different DL PD compensation method than indicated by the first indication.