18280295. Measurement Signals for Beam Selection simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
Contents
- 1 Measurement Signals for Beam Selection
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Measurement Signals for Beam Selection - 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
Measurement Signals for Beam Selection
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Robert Baldemair of Solna (SE)
Measurement Signals for Beam Selection - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18280295 titled 'Measurement Signals for Beam Selection
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for beam selection in a communication system, where a transmitter device determines linear combinations of available transmission beams to transmit measurement signals to a receiver device for beam selection.
- The method involves determining a collection of linear combinations of transmission beams, where the cardinality of the collection is lower than the cardinality of the set of available transmission beams.
- Each transmission beam in the set is included in at least one linear combination, and at least one linear combination includes less than all transmission beams.
- The transmitter device transmits measurement signals corresponding to linear combinations of transmission beams, and the receiver device performs measurements for beam selection based on these signals.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in:
- 5G and beyond wireless communication systems
- Satellite communication systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) networks
Problems Solved
This technology solves the following problems:
- Efficient beam selection in massive MIMO systems
- Minimizing interference in wireless communication
- Improving signal quality and reliability
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced communication performance
- Increased spectral efficiency
- Reduced latency in data transmission
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Telecom equipment manufacturing
- Network infrastructure providers
- IoT device manufacturers
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Beamforming techniques in MIMO systems
What are the specific technical requirements for implementing this method in a communication system?
To implement this method in a communication system, specific technical requirements include:
- High computational power for determining linear combinations of transmission beams
- Low-latency communication between transmitter and receiver devices
How does this method compare to existing beam selection techniques in terms of performance and complexity?
This method offers improved performance by reducing interference and enhancing signal quality through the use of linear combinations of transmission beams. It may introduce some complexity in terms of computation and signal processing compared to traditional beam selection techniques.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method is disclosed which is performed in a transmitter device configured for transmission of measurement signals for beam selection. The method comprises determining a collection of linear combinations of transmission beams, wherein the transmission beams are of a set of available transmission beams. A cardinality, R, of the collection of linear combinations of transmission beams is lower than a cardinality, N, of the set of available transmission beams. Each transmission beam in the set of available transmission beams is comprised in at least one linear combination of transmission beams, and at least one of the linear combinations of transmission beams comprises less than all transmission beams of the set of available transmission beams. The method also comprises transmitting measurement signals to a receiver device, wherein each of the measurement signals corresponds to a linear combination of transmission beams from the collection of linear combinations of transmission beams. A method is also disclosed which is performed in a receiver device configured for performing measurements for beam selection. The method comprises receiving the measurement signals from a transmitter device, and performing measurements for beam selection on the measurement signals, for selection of a transmission beam from the set of available transmission beams. Corresponding apparatuses, communication devices, system, and computer program product are also disclosed.
