17751314. MANAGEMENT OF UPLINK TRANSMISSIONS AND WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SIGNALS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
MANAGEMENT OF UPLINK TRANSMISSIONS AND WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SIGNALS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Xiaojie Wang of Hillsborough NJ (US)
Piyush Gupta of Bridgewater NJ (US)
Junyi Li of Fairless Hills PA (US)
MANAGEMENT OF UPLINK TRANSMISSIONS AND WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SIGNALS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17751314 titled 'MANAGEMENT OF UPLINK TRANSMISSIONS AND WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SIGNALS
Simplified Explanation
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described in this patent application. The invention focuses on enabling communication between a user equipment (UE) and a network entity using wireless energy transfer (WET) signals. The network entity has the capability to transmit WET signals on specific communication resources and provides scheduling information for these signals. The UE receives control signaling from the network entity indicating its capability to support WET signals and scheduling information for both WET signals and uplink transmissions. The UE then transmits its uplink transmissions based on the indicated capability and scheduling information provided by the network entity.
- The patent application describes a method for wireless communication between a UE and a network entity using WET signals.
- The network entity transmits control signaling indicating its capability to support WET signals and provides scheduling information for WET signals and uplink transmissions.
- The UE receives the control signaling and scheduling information from the network entity.
- Based on the indicated capability and scheduling information, the UE transmits its uplink transmissions.
Potential Applications
This technology has potential applications in various wireless communication systems, including:
- Internet of Things (IoT) networks, where energy harvesting devices can benefit from wireless energy transfer and efficient communication.
- Smart grid systems, where energy harvesting devices can transmit data to network entities without relying on external power sources.
- Wearable devices, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers, that can utilize wireless energy transfer for charging and data transmission.
Problems Solved
The technology described in this patent application solves several problems in wireless communication systems:
- Efficient energy transfer: By enabling wireless energy transfer signals, energy harvesting devices can receive power without the need for physical connections or batteries.
- Improved communication reliability: The scheduling information provided by the network entity ensures that the UE can transmit its uplink transmissions at the appropriate times, optimizing communication reliability.
- Simplified setup and operation: The control signaling and scheduling information facilitate the coordination between the UE and the network entity, simplifying the setup and operation of wireless communication.
Benefits
The technology presented in this patent application offers several benefits:
- Enhanced energy efficiency: Wireless energy transfer reduces the need for batteries or physical connections, improving the energy efficiency of devices.
- Increased flexibility: The ability to transmit energy wirelessly allows for more flexible placement and usage of energy harvesting devices.
- Reliable communication: The scheduling information provided by the network entity ensures that uplink transmissions are coordinated effectively, leading to reliable communication between the UE and the network entity.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) and a network entity may communicate according to the capability of the network entity to transmit wireless energy transfer (WET) signals on communications resources as well as scheduling information for WET signals. A network entity may transmit control signaling indicating the capability of the network entity to support transmission of WET signals in a set of uplink resources and scheduling information for a set of WET signals. The network entity may also transmit scheduling information for a set of uplink transmissions for the UE. The network entity may transmit the WET signals to an energy harvesting device. The UE may transmit the set of uplink transmissions based on the indicated capability of the network entity to support transmission of WET signals in a set of uplink resources and the scheduling information for the set of WET signals.
