Apple inc. (20240097743). Systems and Methods for Controlling Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces simplified abstract
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Systems and Methods for Controlling Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bertram R Gunzelmann of Koenigsbrunn (DE)
Sharad Sambhwani of San Diego CA (US)
Systems and Methods for Controlling Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240097743 titled 'Systems and Methods for Controlling Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system with an access point (AP), user equipment (UE), and a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) that can reflect signals in different directions based on control modes.
- RIS includes an array of elements coupled to adjustable devices for signal reflection.
- Control modes include AP control, UE control, and RIS control of adjustable devices.
- Mode selection based on downlink and uplink signals, signal measurements, and distance measurements.
- Potential Applications:
- Wireless communication systems - Beamforming technology
- Problems Solved:
- Signal interference mitigation - Enhanced signal coverage and quality
- Benefits:
- Improved signal reliability - Increased network capacity
- Potential Commercial Applications:
- Telecommunications industry - Smart city infrastructure development
- Possible Prior Art:
- Previous patents on reconfigurable intelligent surfaces - Research on beamforming technologies
- Unanswered Questions
- How does the system handle dynamic changes in signal strength and interference?
The system's ability to adapt to changing signal conditions is not explicitly mentioned in the abstract. Further details on the system's real-time adjustments would provide clarity on this aspect.
- What are the specific technical requirements for implementing the different control modes?
The abstract mentions three control modes for the RIS, but it does not delve into the technical specifications or protocols needed to enable each mode. A detailed explanation of the control mechanisms would be beneficial for understanding the system's operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system may include an access point (ap), user equipment (ue), and a reconfigurable intelligent surface (ris). the ris may include an array of elements coupled to adjustable devices controlled to cause the array to reflect signals in different directions. the ris may be controlled in a first mode in which the ap controls the adjustable devices, a second mode in which the ue controls the adjustable devices, and a third mode in which the ris controls the adjustable devices. the ris, ap, or ue may determine which mode to place the ris in based on a downlink signal transmitted by the ap, an uplink signal transmitted by the ue, measurements of the signals performed on the ris, a first distance or round trip time between the ap and the ris, and/or a second distance or round trip time between the ue and the ris.
