Systems and methods for fast control messaging for multiple numerology access zones

A method of embedding fast signaling information into a plurality of frequency gaps separating different numerology access zones of a multiple access zone architecture in a wireless network, the method comprising the steps of:

• introducing the fast signaling information into a plurality of first slots of a first gap of the plurality of gaps, wherein the first gap precedes a first access zone of the multiple access zone structure;
• embedding, into a plurality of second slots of a second gap of the plurality of gaps, a time-shifted repetition of the fast signaling information introduced into the plurality of first slots,
• wherein the second gap is disposed between the first access zone and a second access zone of the multiple access zone architecture, and wherein the first access zone has a different numerology than the second access zone,
• wherein the introduced fast signaling information includes a plurality of pseudo-noise sequences utilizing one or more constant amplitude zero auto-correlation functions,
• wherein the constant amplitude zero auto-correlation functions comprise at least one Zadoff Chu sequence having an original root,
• wherein the time-shifted repetition includes the original root Zadoff Chu sequence modified by a delta lag value, and
• wherein the original root Zadoff Chu sequence is disposed within the first three slots of the plurality of first slots, and wherein the time-shifted repetition is disposed within a fourth sequential slot of the plurality of second slots.