18542994. METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROCESSING UPLINK SIGNALS simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROCESSING UPLINK SIGNALS
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Chenguang Lu of Sollentuna (SE)
Miguel Berg of Sollentuna (SE)
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROCESSING UPLINK SIGNALS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18542994 titled 'METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROCESSING UPLINK SIGNALS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for processing uplink signals in a wireless communication system. The method involves obtaining uplink signals from wireless devices, capturing energy per user layer, combining the signals for each user layer based on channel coefficients, and providing the combined signals to a BBU.
- Obtaining uplink signals from wireless devices at antenna elements of an antenna array
- Capturing energy per user layer by combining received uplink signals for each user layer into combined signals
- Combining signals for each user layer based on channel coefficients of the wireless device
- Providing the combined signals to a BBU
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various wireless communication systems such as 5G networks, IoT devices, and smart city infrastructure.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in efficiently processing uplink signals from multiple wireless devices, improving overall system performance and capacity.
Benefits
The method allows for better utilization of resources, increased data throughput, and enhanced signal quality in wireless communication systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include telecommunications companies, network equipment manufacturers, and IoT device providers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of beamforming techniques in wireless communication systems to improve signal quality and coverage.
Unanswered Questions
How does this method impact the overall latency in the communication system?
The abstract does not provide information on how this method affects the latency of the communication system.
What are the specific hardware requirements for implementing this method?
The abstract does not detail the specific hardware components needed to implement this method effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided mechanisms for processing uplink signals. A method is performed by a RRU. The method comprises obtaining uplink signals as received from wireless devices at antenna elements of an antenna array of the RRU, each wireless device being associated with its own at least one user layer. The method comprises capturing energy per user layer by combining the received uplink signals from the antenna array for each user layer into combined signals, resulting in one combined signal per user layer. The combining for each individual user layer is based on channel coefficients of the wireless device associated with said each individual user layer. The method comprises providing the combined signals to a BBU.