NEC · 9.1.1

NEC proposes that UE capability reporting must include detailed timing conditions for Set B measurements and Set A predictions to enable correct model selection. They require that P/SP NZP-CSI-RS resources for Set A be available for PDSCH rate matching during inference to prevent throughput degradation. NEC supports the use of an associated ID to ensure consistency of NW-side additional conditions across multiple cells, rather than restricting them to a single cell. They propose separating CPU counting for AI/ML inference (ACPU) from legacy CSI processing and define specific performance monitoring metrics, including RSRP difference (Alt 3) and probability reporting (Alt 4). Furthermore, NEC argues for enhancing the TCI framework to support predicted beams via QCL references to similar measured patterns and proposes using single MAC CE/DCI commands to activate multiple future TCI states for BM-Case 2.

NEC advocates FOR UE-centric beam prediction with flexible UE-determined reporting (K-value selection, confidence reporting), comprehensive performance monitoring using RSRP difference metrics, and enhanced TCI framework extensions. They push AGAINST rigid network-only control of prediction parameters and favor Option 3 for UE-initiated applicability reporting, while strongly supporting backward compatibility through simultaneous legacy BM configuration and AI/ML beam management coexistence.