Qualcomm incorporated (20240094414). CARRIER SIGNAL POSITIONING simplified abstract

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CARRIER SIGNAL POSITIONING

Organization Name

qualcomm incorporated

Inventor(s)

Min Wang of Tustin CA (US)

Chandrasekhar Jayaram of Bangalore (IN)

Satya Swaroop Yadati of Hyderabad (IN)

CARRIER SIGNAL POSITIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240094414 titled 'CARRIER SIGNAL POSITIONING

Simplified Explanation

The patent application abstract describes a method for resolving integer ambiguities in satellite positioning signals by using candidate float ambiguity values and performing an integer ambiguity search based on the accuracy of these values.

  • The method involves receiving signals from satellite positioning systems.
  • Candidate float ambiguity values are determined for the signals, indicating potential float numbers of carrier signal wavelengths between the satellites and the mobile device.
  • If an integer ambiguity resolution validation check fails based on a subset of the candidate float ambiguity values, an integer ambiguity search is performed using a subset with higher accuracy indications.
  • Each candidate float ambiguity value in the second subset corresponds to a higher accuracy indication than those in the first subset.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in:

  • Satellite navigation systems
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Geolocation services

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving the accuracy of satellite positioning systems
  • Enhancing the reliability of location-based services
  • Reducing errors in navigation and tracking applications

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased precision in determining location
  • Better performance in challenging signal environments
  • Enhanced user experience in navigation applications

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology can be commercially benefit:

  • GPS device manufacturers
  • Fleet management companies
  • Mapping and surveying industries

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of Kalman filtering techniques in satellite positioning systems to improve accuracy and reliability.

What are the limitations of the proposed method in resolving integer ambiguities in satellite positioning signals?

The proposed method relies on candidate float ambiguity values, which may not always provide an accurate representation of the true integer ambiguity. This could lead to potential errors in the integer ambiguity resolution process.

How does the accuracy of the candidate float ambiguity values impact the overall performance of the integer ambiguity resolution method?

The accuracy of the candidate float ambiguity values directly affects the success rate of the integer ambiguity resolution process. Higher accuracy values in the candidate float ambiguities lead to a more reliable and efficient resolution of integer ambiguities, resulting in improved positioning accuracy.


Original Abstract Submitted

an integer ambiguity resolution method includes: receiving sps signals; determining, for the sps signals, candidate float ambiguity values indicative of float numbers of carrier signal wavelengths of the sps signals between respective satellite sources, of the sps signals, and the mobile device; and performing, in response to failure of an integer ambiguity resolution validation check based on at least a first subset of the candidate float ambiguity values, an integer ambiguity search using at least a second subset of the candidate float ambiguity values; wherein each candidate float ambiguity value of the at least second subset of the candidate float ambiguity values corresponds to a second indication of candidate float ambiguity accuracy that is higher than a first indication of candidate float ambiguity accuracy, if any, corresponding to the at least first subset of the candidate float ambiguity values.