18274265. Methods and Apparatuses for Spatial Resource Selection simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
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Methods and Apparatuses for Spatial Resource Selection
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Methods and Apparatuses for Spatial Resource Selection - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18274265 titled 'Methods and Apparatuses for Spatial Resource Selection
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for selecting spatial resources from a group of spatial resources based on their quality states determined over multiple time instances.
- The method involves determining the quality state of each spatial resource at different time instances based on reference signals received on the spatial resource.
- The quality states are then filtered to obtain a filtered quality state value for each spatial resource.
- Based on the filtered quality state value, a decision is made on whether to consider the spatial resource for selection.
- Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various fields such as telecommunications, wireless communication systems, beam-forming applications, and multi-antenna arrangements.
- Problems Solved
This technology helps in efficiently selecting spatial resources based on their quality states, leading to improved performance and reliability in communication systems.
- Benefits
- Enhanced resource selection process - Improved signal quality and reliability - Optimal utilization of spatial resources
- Potential Commercial Applications
- Telecommunication companies - Wireless network providers - Technology manufacturers
- Possible Prior Art
Prior art in the field of wireless communication systems and beam-forming applications may exist, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
- Unanswered Questions
- How does the method handle interference between spatial resources?
The patent application does not explicitly mention how interference between spatial resources is addressed in the selection process.
- What is the computational complexity of the filtering process for determining the quality state values?
The patent application does not provide information on the computational complexity of the filtering process used to determine the quality state values.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method is disclosed for spatial resource selection from a plurality of spatial resources. The method comprises, for each of least one spatial resource of the plurality of spatial resources, determining, for each of multiple time instances, a quality state for the spatial resource, based on reference signals received on the spatial resource, and filtering the quality states, to determine a filtered quality state value for the spatial resource. The method further comprises determining whether the spatial resource is to be considered for spatial resource selection based on the filtered quality state value. The spatial resources may be beams of a beam-forming application, or antennas of a multi-antenna arrangement, or multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) streams, for example. The reference signals may comprise one or more of uplink reference signals, sounding reference signals, demodulation reference signals, and phase tracking reference signals. Corresponding apparatus, network node (e.g., base station), and computer program product are also disclosed.
