17882989. METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BEAM DIRECTIVITY AT NETWORK-CONTROLLED REPEATERS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BEAM DIRECTIVITY AT NETWORK-CONTROLLED REPEATERS
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Inventor(s)
Ankit Bhamri of Bad Nauheim (DE)
Haitong Sun of Cupertino CA (US)
Huaning Niu of San Jose CA (US)
Dawei Zhang of Saratoga CA (US)
Chunxuan Ye of San Diego CA (US)
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BEAM DIRECTIVITY AT NETWORK-CONTROLLED REPEATERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17882989 titled 'METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BEAM DIRECTIVITY AT NETWORK-CONTROLLED REPEATERS
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about configuring a repeater device in a wireless communications system using control signaling. The repeater device is designed to create separate coverage regions. It determines a first coverage region based on a first beam paired with a network device, which is used for a control link or a backhaul link between the repeater device and the network device. The repeater device then determines additional coverage regions with respect to the first coverage region based on a first indication. These additional coverage regions are configured to communicate with user equipment through an access link of the repeater device.
- The repeater device is configured to create separate coverage regions in a wireless communications system.
- It determines a first coverage region based on a first beam paired with a network device.
- The first coverage region is used for a control link or a backhaul link between the repeater device and the network device.
- Based on a first indication, the repeater device determines additional coverage regions with respect to the first coverage region.
- These additional coverage regions are used to communicate with user equipment through an access link of the repeater device.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in wireless communications systems to improve coverage and signal strength in specific areas.
- It can be applied in areas with weak network coverage or in situations where additional coverage is needed, such as in large buildings or outdoor events.
Problems Solved:
- The technology solves the problem of limited coverage and weak signal strength in certain areas by creating separate coverage regions.
- It addresses the issue of maintaining a control link or backhaul link between the repeater device and the network device by configuring the first coverage region accordingly.
Benefits:
- Improved coverage and signal strength in specific areas, leading to better connectivity for user equipment.
- Enhanced control link or backhaul link between the repeater device and the network device, ensuring reliable communication.
- Flexibility in configuring coverage regions based on specific requirements, allowing for efficient use of resources.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure is related to techniques for configuring a repeater device by control signaling in a wireless communications system. In some embodiments, a repeater device is configured to form separate coverage regions. For example, the repeater device determines a first coverage region based on a first beam at the repeater device paired with a network device, wherein the first coverage region corresponds to a direction such that the first beam falls within the first coverage region for serving a control link or a backhaul link between the repeater device and the network device. Based on a first indication, the repeater device determines one or more coverage regions with respect to the first coverage region, wherein the one or more coverage regions are configured to communicate with a user equipment via an access link of the repeater device.
