18261633. HANDOVER TECHNIQUES ASSOCIATED WITH RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACES simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
Contents
- 1 HANDOVER TECHNIQUES ASSOCIATED WITH RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HANDOVER TECHNIQUES ASSOCIATED WITH RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACES - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
HANDOVER TECHNIQUES ASSOCIATED WITH RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Peter Gaal of San Diego CA (US)
Saeid Sahraei of San Diego CA (US)
Hung Dinh Ly of San Diego CA (US)
Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli of San Diego CA (US)
HANDOVER TECHNIQUES ASSOCIATED WITH RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18261633 titled 'HANDOVER TECHNIQUES ASSOCIATED WITH RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications involving reconfigurable reflective surfaces to assist in communications between a user equipment (UE) and a base station.
- A UE receives an indication of the degree of UE loading for a set of reconfigurable reflective surfaces from the base station.
- The UE selects a reconfigurable reflective surface based on the degree of UE loading and transmits a signal to the base station via the selected surface.
- The UE may receive an indication to use a different reflective surface and transmit a second signal via the new surface based on the indication.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Wireless communication systems
- 5G and beyond networks
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Problems Solved
- Improving wireless communication efficiency
- Enhancing signal quality and coverage
- Managing network congestion and UE loading
Benefits
- Increased data rates and throughput
- Enhanced connectivity in challenging environments
- Dynamic optimization of communication links
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Wireless Communication Using Reconfigurable Reflective Surfaces
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to using reflective surfaces in wireless communications, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the selection of reconfigurable reflective surfaces impact the overall network performance?
The patent application does not delve into the specific performance metrics or network-level effects of using different reflective surfaces.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in real-world scenarios?
The abstract does not address the practical considerations or obstacles that may arise when deploying reconfigurable reflective surfaces in wireless communication systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A UE may receive, from a base station, an indication of a degree of UE loading for at least one of a set of reconfigurable reflective surfaces that are configured to assist in communications between the UE and the base station. The UE may select a reconfigurable reflective surface for use in the communications between the UE and the base station based on the degree of UE loading of the selected reconfigurable reflective surface, and transmit a signal to the base station via the selected reconfigurable reflective surface. In some cases, the UE may receive, from the base station, an indication for the UE to use a different reconfigurable reflective surface than the selected reconfigurable reflective surface, and may transmit a second signal to the base station via a second reconfigurable reflective surface based on the indication.
