18540420. ADJUSTING COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS FOR CHANGES TO CONFIGURATIONS FOR QUASI CO-LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ANTENNA ELEMENTS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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ADJUSTING COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS FOR CHANGES TO CONFIGURATIONS FOR QUASI CO-LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ANTENNA ELEMENTS

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Vasanthan Raghavan of West Windsor Township NJ (US)

Junyi Li of Fairless Hills PA (US)

ADJUSTING COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS FOR CHANGES TO CONFIGURATIONS FOR QUASI CO-LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ANTENNA ELEMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18540420 titled 'ADJUSTING COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS FOR CHANGES TO CONFIGURATIONS FOR QUASI CO-LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ANTENNA ELEMENTS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications where a first device can determine a state change based on a condition associated with communications between itself and a second device. The first device can then adjust one or more sets of antenna elements based on this state change. The first device may transmit a state change request to the second device, which can then adjust its antenna elements accordingly and communicate with the first device based on the adjustment.

  • Explanation:

- First device determines a state change based on communication conditions with a second device. - First device adjusts antenna elements based on the state change. - First device sends a state change request to the second device. - Second device adjusts its antenna elements based on the request. - Communication between the two devices is then based on the adjustments made.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in: - Wireless communication systems - Internet of Things (IoT) devices - Mobile devices - Satellite communication systems

Problems Solved

- Optimizing antenna configurations for better communication - Efficient use of antenna elements - Improving signal strength and quality in wireless communications

Benefits

- Enhanced communication performance - Increased reliability in wireless connections - Better overall user experience with wireless devices

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing antenna configurations in: - Smartphones - Tablets - Laptops - IoT devices

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of adaptive antenna systems in wireless communication devices to improve signal quality and coverage.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life in wireless devices?

The article does not mention the potential impact on battery life in devices utilizing this technology. It would be important to understand if the adjustments made to antenna elements have any significant effect on power consumption.

Are there any limitations to the range of adjustments that can be made to antenna elements?

The article does not specify any limitations on the range of adjustments that can be made to antenna elements. It would be valuable to know if there are any constraints in terms of the adjustments that can be performed.


Original Abstract Submitted

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described in which a first device may determine a state change based on a condition associated with communications between the first device and a second device and perform an adjustment for one or more sets of antenna elements of the first device based on the state change. A state change may, for example, include a change of an antenna configuration or a quasi co-location (QCL) configuration of the respective device. Based on determining the state change, the first device may transmit a state change request to the second device. According to the state change request, the second device may perform an adjustment for a set of one or more of its antenna elements. The second device may transmit an indication of an adjustment to the first device, and the first device and the second device may communicate according to the adjustment.