18264528. UPLINK AND DOWNLINK RIS-AIDED SIGNALING simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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UPLINK AND DOWNLINK RIS-AIDED SIGNALING

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Weimin Duan of San Diego CA (US)

Alexandros Manolakos of Escondido CA (US)

Hung Dinh Ly of San Diego CA (US)

UPLINK AND DOWNLINK RIS-AIDED SIGNALING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18264528 titled 'UPLINK AND DOWNLINK RIS-AIDED SIGNALING

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for signal reporting using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) in wireless communication. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • A first wireless signaling device transmits a positioning reference signal (PRS) to a second wireless signaling device using a first RIS.
  • The first wireless signaling device receives a second PRS from the second wireless signaling device using a second physically separate RIS.
  • A signal report is generated, including time values corresponding to the transmission and reception times, and information about the first and second PRS.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Improved wireless communication: The use of RIS can enhance the reliability and quality of wireless signals, leading to better communication between devices.
  • Positioning and tracking: The PRS can be used for positioning and tracking applications, such as in navigation systems or asset tracking.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Signal interference: The use of RIS helps mitigate signal interference by optimizing the signal path between devices.
  • Signal strength and reliability: By using RIS, the signal strength and reliability can be improved, especially in challenging environments with obstacles or weak signals.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced signal quality: The use of RIS improves the quality of wireless signals, leading to better communication performance.
  • Increased coverage: RIS can extend the coverage area of wireless signals, allowing for communication in previously unreachable areas.
  • Efficient resource utilization: By optimizing the signal path, RIS helps in efficient utilization of wireless resources, reducing signal degradation and improving overall network performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A signal reporting method includes: transmitting, from a first wireless signaling device at a first time, a first PRS (positioning reference signal) to a second wireless signaling device via a first RIS (reconfigurable intelligent surface); receiving, at the first wireless signaling device at a second time, a second PRS from the second wireless signaling device via a second RIS that is physically separate from the first RIS; and providing a signal report including at least one time value corresponding to the first time and the second time, and indicative of the first PRS and the second PRS.