18260926. SIDELINK REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE AIDED POSITIONING simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
Contents
- 1 SIDELINK REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE AIDED POSITIONING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SIDELINK REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE AIDED POSITIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SIDELINK REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE AIDED POSITIONING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Weimin Duan of San Diego CA (US)
Alexandros Manolakos of Escondido CA (US)
SIDELINK REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE AIDED POSITIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18260926 titled 'SIDELINK REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE AIDED POSITIONING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system where a relay UE transmits sidelink reference signals for positioning off reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) and a target UE measures the reflected signals to estimate the position of the target UE.
- Relay UE transmits sidelink reference signals for positioning off reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs).
- Target UE measures the reflected signals to estimate its position.
- Sidelink reference signals may be associated with configurations set by a base station.
- A position estimation entity uses measurement information from reflected signals to determine the position estimate of the target UE.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Indoor positioning systems
- Autonomous vehicles navigation
- Augmented reality applications
Problems Solved
- Improved accuracy in positioning of devices
- Enhanced reliability of location-based services
- Efficient use of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for positioning
Benefits
- Precise positioning of devices
- Reduced interference in crowded environments
- Enhanced user experience in location-based services
Potential Commercial Applications
- Smart cities infrastructure
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Emergency response systems
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to:
- Positioning systems using relay nodes
- Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for signal reflection
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle interference in signal reflections?
The patent application does not specify how interference from other signals is managed in the positioning system.
What is the impact of environmental factors on the accuracy of position estimation?
The patent application does not address how factors like obstacles or signal obstructions affect the accuracy of position estimation.
Original Abstract Submitted
In an aspect, a relay UE transmits sidelink reference signals for positioning (SL-RS-P) off first and second reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs). The target UE measures the reflected SL-RS-Ps. In an aspect, the SL-RS-Ps may be associated with configurations that are configured by a base station. In an aspect, a position estimation entity may obtain measurement information associated with the reflected SL-RS-Ps and determine a position estimate of the target UE based at least in part upon the measurement information.
