17788874. MULTIPLE DOWNLINK POSITIONING TECHNIQUES CAPABILITY simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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MULTIPLE DOWNLINK POSITIONING TECHNIQUES CAPABILITY

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Alexandros Manolakos of Escondido CA (US)

Sony Akkarakaran of Poway CA (US)

Lei Xiao of San Jose CA (US)

Guttorm Ringstad Opshaug of Redwood City CA (US)

Peter Gaal of San Diego CA (US)

MULTIPLE DOWNLINK POSITIONING TECHNIQUES CAPABILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17788874 titled 'MULTIPLE DOWNLINK POSITIONING TECHNIQUES CAPABILITY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a user equipment (UE) that can simultaneously process multiple positioning signals to determine its position.

  • The UE includes a transceiver, memory, and a processor.
  • The transceiver receives positioning signals from a network entity.
  • The processor sends a capability indication to the network entity, indicating that it can process a specific combination of positioning methods simultaneously.
  • The processor then processes the received positioning signals using the indicated combination of positioning methods to determine the UE's position.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in various location-based services, such as navigation systems, asset tracking, and emergency services.
  • It can also be beneficial in applications that require precise positioning, such as autonomous vehicles and drones.

Problems Solved

  • Traditional positioning systems often rely on a single positioning method, which may not provide accurate or reliable results in all scenarios.
  • Simultaneously processing multiple positioning signals using different methods can improve the accuracy and reliability of determining the UE's position.

Benefits

  • The UE can leverage multiple positioning methods simultaneously, leading to more accurate and reliable position information.
  • This technology allows for flexibility in choosing the most suitable positioning methods based on the specific scenario or environment.
  • It can enhance the overall performance of location-based services and improve user experience.


Original Abstract Submitted

A user equipment (UE) includes: a transceiver configured to receive positioning signals; a memory; and a processor, communicatively coupled to the transceiver and the memory, configured to: send, via the transceiver to a network entity, a capability indication that includes a first positioning-method indication indicating that the processor supports simultaneous processing of a first combination of positioning methods; and simultaneously process one or more first positioning signals in accordance with the first combination of positioning methods to determine first position information for the UE.