18040789. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BEAM REFERENCE SIGNAL IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BEAM REFERENCE SIGNAL IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BEAM REFERENCE SIGNAL IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18040789 titled 'METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BEAM REFERENCE SIGNAL IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a 5G communication system that supports higher data rates compared to the 4G LTE system. It introduces a user equipment and a method performed by the user equipment.
- The user equipment can obtain a finer beam by measuring a finer beam reference signal after receiving a wide beam downlink signal.
- During the initial access stage, such as reading system information or scheduling retransmission of messages, the user equipment can measure and report the finer beam.
- The user equipment can receive multiple repetition transmissions of downlink signals to enhance coverage.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Improved communication speeds and data rates in 5G networks.
- Enhanced coverage and signal quality for users accessing the network.
- Better utilization of network resources for efficient data transmission.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Overcoming the limitations of 4G LTE systems in terms of data rates and coverage.
- Providing a method for obtaining and measuring finer beams for improved communication quality.
- Addressing the need for efficient initial access procedures in 5G networks.
Benefits of this technology:
- Faster and more reliable communication for users in 5G networks.
- Enhanced network coverage and improved signal strength.
- Efficient utilization of network resources for better overall performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The disclosure provides a user equipment and a method performed by the user equipment. The user equipment and the method performed by the user equipment according to the various aspects of the disclosure, can obtain a finer beam through measurement of a finer beam reference signal configured after receiving a downlink signal transmitted with a wide beam; and to measure and report the finer beam during one stage of initial access, such as during the procedure of reading system information, scheduling retransmission of message 2, message 4, and even message 3. In addition, it can also receive multiple repetition transmissions of downlink signals to achieve the purpose of coverage enhancement.
