18348256. METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENABLE RADAR MODE FOR WI-FI DEVICES simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENABLE RADAR MODE FOR WI-FI DEVICES

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Abhishek Sehgal of Frisco TX (US)

Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam of Plano TX (US)

Guanbo Chen of McKinney TX (US)

Hao Chen of Allen TX (US)

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENABLE RADAR MODE FOR WI-FI DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18348256 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENABLE RADAR MODE FOR WI-FI DEVICES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method that involves using radar pulse configuration information to generate a data unit of a Wi-Fi communications protocol. This data unit includes a preamble and a data field. The method further includes transmitting at least one radar pulse within the duration of the data field and receiving at least one reflection of the radar pulse within the same duration. The received reflections are then processed to determine the distance between an object and the electronic device.

  • The method involves obtaining radar pulse configuration information at an electronic device.
  • A data unit of a Wi-Fi communications protocol is generated based on the radar pulse configuration information.
  • The data unit consists of a preamble and a data field.
  • At least one radar pulse is transmitted within the duration of the data field.
  • At least one reflection of the radar pulse is received within the same duration.
  • The received reflections are processed to calculate the distance between an object and the electronic device.

Potential Applications:

  • Distance measurement and object detection in various industries such as automotive, robotics, and security systems.
  • Localization and tracking of objects or individuals in indoor environments.
  • Collision avoidance systems for vehicles and drones.
  • Enhanced positioning and navigation systems.

Problems Solved:

  • Accurate distance measurement without the need for additional sensors or equipment.
  • Improved object detection and tracking capabilities.
  • Overcoming limitations of traditional Wi-Fi communication protocols for distance estimation.

Benefits:

  • Cost-effective solution utilizing existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.
  • Real-time and accurate distance measurement.
  • Integration with existing Wi-Fi devices and networks.
  • Enhanced safety and efficiency in various applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method includes obtaining radar pulse configuration information at an electronic device. The method also includes generating a data unit of a Wi-Fi communications protocol based on the radar pulse configuration information, the data unit comprising a preamble and a data field. The method also includes transmitting at least one radar pulse within a duration of the data field. The method also includes receiving at least one reflection of the at least one radar pulse within the duration of the data field. The method also includes processing the at least one reflection to determine a distance between an object and the electronic device.

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