Extended feature indication in NR

A method for wireless communication by a receiver device, comprising:

• receiving a message from a transmitter device, the message including an extended feature identifier and an indication that the transmitter device is using the extended feature;
• and
• processing at least one of:
• the message or one or more subsequent messages based on the indication that the transmitter device is using the extended feature and the extended feature identifier.

An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising:

• a memory;
• and
• at least one processor coupled with the memory and configured to:
• determine a network node supports an extended feature, the extended feature associated with an extended feature identifier;
• and
• transmit a message, the message including the extended feature identifier and an indication that the apparatus is using the extended feature.

An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising:

• a memory;
• and
• at least one processor coupled with the memory and configured to:
• receive a message from a transmitter device, the message including an extended feature identifier and an indication that the transmitter device is using the extended feature;
• and
• process at least one of:
• the message or one or more subsequent messages based on the indication that the transmitter device is using the extended feature and the extended feature identifier.