20240080084.TECHNOLOGIES FOR BEAM MANAGEMENT USING A HYBRID BEAMFORMING ARCHITECTURE simplified abstract (apple inc.)

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TECHNOLOGIES FOR BEAM MANAGEMENT USING A HYBRID BEAMFORMING ARCHITECTURE

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Wanlu Sun of San Diego CA (US)

Sharad Sambhwani of San Diego CA (US)

Sung-En Chiu of San Diego CA (US)

TECHNOLOGIES FOR BEAM MANAGEMENT USING A HYBRID BEAMFORMING ARCHITECTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240080084 titled 'TECHNOLOGIES FOR BEAM MANAGEMENT USING A HYBRID BEAMFORMING ARCHITECTURE

Simplified Explanation

The present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for beam management using a hybrid beamforming architecture.

  • Explanation of the patent/innovation:
 - The patent application focuses on beam management using a hybrid beamforming architecture, which combines digital and analog beamforming techniques.
 - The innovation aims to improve the efficiency and performance of beamforming in wireless communication systems.
 - By utilizing a hybrid approach, the technology can optimize beam steering, beamforming gain, and interference mitigation.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in: - 5G and beyond wireless communication systems - Satellite communication systems - Radar systems

Problems Solved

- Enhances beamforming efficiency - Improves signal quality and coverage - Mitigates interference in communication systems

Benefits

- Increased data rates and network capacity - Enhanced signal reliability and coverage - Improved spectral efficiency

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized beam management technology can be utilized in: - Telecommunication infrastructure - IoT devices - Autonomous vehicles

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include: - Traditional beamforming techniques in wireless communication systems - Digital beamforming methods in radar systems

Unanswered Questions

How does the hybrid beamforming architecture compare to traditional beamforming techniques in terms of performance and efficiency?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between the hybrid beamforming architecture and traditional beamforming techniques.

What specific challenges or limitations does the hybrid beamforming architecture address in wireless communication systems?

The article does not delve into the specific challenges or limitations that the hybrid beamforming architecture aims to overcome.


Original Abstract Submitted

the present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for beam management using a hybrid beamforming architecture.