18094615. Transmitter for Transmitting Discovery Signals, a Receiver and Methods Therein simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

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Transmitter for Transmitting Discovery Signals, a Receiver and Methods Therein

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Robert Baldemair of Solna (SE)

Kumar Balachandran of Pleasanton CA (US)

Dennis Hui of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Transmitter for Transmitting Discovery Signals, a Receiver and Methods Therein - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18094615 titled 'Transmitter for Transmitting Discovery Signals, a Receiver and Methods Therein

Simplified Explanation

Abstract

A transmitter and method are described for transmitting discovery signals to a receiver in a radio communications system. The transmitter sends multiple discovery signals in different directions, each covering a portion of the carrier bandwidth.

Patent/Innovation Explanation

  • Transmitter and method for transmitting discovery signals to a receiver in a radio communications system.
  • Multiple discovery signals are transmitted in different directions.
  • Each discovery signal covers only a fraction of the carrier bandwidth.

Potential Applications

  • Wireless communication systems
  • Mobile networks
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Smart home automation
  • Industrial automation

Problems Solved

  • Efficient discovery of available communication channels
  • Minimizing interference between different discovery signals
  • Optimizing bandwidth utilization in radio communications systems

Benefits

  • Improved efficiency in discovering available channels
  • Enhanced performance in crowded radio environments
  • Increased reliability and speed in establishing connections
  • Better utilization of available bandwidth


Original Abstract Submitted

A transmitter and a method therein for transmitting discovery signals to a receiver. The transmitter and the receiver are comprised in a radio communications system. The transmitter transmits two or more discovery signals over two or more directions. Each discovery signal is configured to span over a fraction of a carrier bandwidth.