17931071. POSITIONING AND BEAM ALIGNMENT BASED ON OPTICAL SENSING simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
POSITIONING AND BEAM ALIGNMENT BASED ON OPTICAL SENSING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Anantharaman Balasubramanian of San Diego CA (US)
Kapil Gulati of Belle Mead NJ (US)
Sony Akkarakaran of Poway CA (US)
POSITIONING AND BEAM ALIGNMENT BASED ON OPTICAL SENSING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17931071 titled 'POSITIONING AND BEAM ALIGNMENT BASED ON OPTICAL SENSING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application discusses techniques for using optical sensing by wireless network nodes to assist with positioning of user equipment (UE).
- Sending configuration information to the UE for obtaining optical sensory data.
- Receiving optical sensory data from the UE.
- Determining angular information regarding wireless transmissions between wireless network nodes and the UE based on the received optical sensory data.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in indoor positioning systems, augmented reality applications, and location-based services.
Problems Solved
1. Improved accuracy in positioning of user equipment. 2. Enhanced performance of wireless network nodes in determining angular information for wireless transmissions.
Benefits
1. Enhanced user experience with more accurate positioning. 2. Increased efficiency in wireless network operations. 3. Potential for new innovative applications in various industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques for using optical sensing by wireless network nodes to assist with positioning of user equipment (UE) are provided. In some embodiments, such techniques may include sending first configuration information to the UE, the first configuration information indicative of how optical sensory data is to be obtained with the UE; receiving the optical sensory data from the UE; and based at least on the optical sensory data received from the UE, determining angular information regarding wireless transmissions between at least one wireless network node and the UE.
