18463044. CYCLIC SHIFT HOPPING FOR UPLINK REFERENCE SIGNALS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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CYCLIC SHIFT HOPPING FOR UPLINK REFERENCE SIGNALS

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Yitao Chen of San Diego CA (US)

Mostafa Khoshnevisan of San Diego CA (US)

CYCLIC SHIFT HOPPING FOR UPLINK REFERENCE SIGNALS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18463044 titled 'CYCLIC SHIFT HOPPING FOR UPLINK REFERENCE SIGNALS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a method for a user equipment (UE) to transmit uplink reference signals using a specific uplink reference signal resource and cyclic shift hopping for a first port associated with the signals.

  • Explanation of the patent/innovation:

- User equipment (UE) receives a configuration indicating at least one uplink reference signal resource. - The UE transmits multiple uplink reference signals using the specified uplink reference signal resource. - A cyclic shift for a first port associated with the signals hops within a subset of possible cyclic shifts.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various wireless communication systems to improve the efficiency and reliability of uplink reference signal transmission.

Problems Solved

- Enhances the accuracy and reliability of uplink reference signal transmission. - Optimizes the allocation of uplink reference signal resources.

Benefits

- Improved performance of wireless communication systems. - Enhanced signal transmission efficiency. - Better utilization of uplink reference signal resources.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized uplink reference signal transmission technology could be utilized in 5G networks, IoT devices, and other wireless communication systems to enhance overall performance and reliability.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art related to optimizing uplink reference signal transmission in wireless communication systems may include research papers, patents, or technical documents discussing similar techniques and technologies.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life in user equipment (UE)?

This article does not address the potential impact of this technology on the battery life of user equipment. Implementing cyclic shift hopping for uplink reference signals may require additional processing power, which could affect battery consumption.

What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale in existing wireless networks?

The article does not discuss the challenges that may arise when implementing this technology on a large scale in current wireless networks. Factors such as compatibility with existing infrastructure, network congestion, and cost implications could be significant hurdles to widespread adoption.


Original Abstract Submitted

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a configuration indicating at least one uplink reference signal resource. The UE may transmit a plurality of uplink reference signals, using the at least one uplink reference signal resource, and a cyclic shift for a first port associated with the plurality of uplink reference signals may hop within a subset of a set of possible cyclic shifts. Numerous other aspects are described.