MEDIATEK INC. (20240340655). TRANSMIT COVARIANCE MATRIX FEEDBACK FOR MIMO CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION simplified abstract

TRANSMIT COVARIANCE MATRIX FEEDBACK FOR MIMO CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION

Organization Name

MEDIATEK INC.

Inventor(s)

TSUNG-WEI Chiang of Hsinchu (TW)

HSUAN-YI Wu of Hsinchu (TW)

Jiann-Ching Guey of Hsinchu (TW)

Chien-Hwa Hwang of Hsinchu (TW)

TRANSMIT COVARIANCE MATRIX FEEDBACK FOR MIMO CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340655 titled 'TRANSMIT COVARIANCE MATRIX FEEDBACK FOR MIMO CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method where a user equipment (UE) measures reference signals from a base station to estimate parameters of a wireless channel. The UE then transmits these parameters to the base station to improve signal quality through beamforming strategies.

• Beamforming strategies to enhance signal quality
• Estimation of wireless channel parameters by UE
• Transmission of parameters from UE to base station
• Use of channel matrix and transmit covariance matrix for beamforming
• Departure angles of paths in the wireless channel are estimated

Key Features and Innovation:

• User equipment measures reference signals to estimate wireless channel parameters
• Enables base station to implement beamforming strategies for signal enhancement
• Transmission of parameters from UE to base station for improved signal quality
• Utilization of channel matrix and transmit covariance matrix for beamforming

Potential Applications:

• 5G and beyond wireless communication systems
• Mobile networks
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices
• Smart cities infrastructure
• Autonomous vehicles

Problems Solved:

• Enhancing signal quality in wireless communication
• Improving coverage and reliability in mobile networks
• Optimizing data transmission in IoT devices
• Facilitating communication in challenging environments
• Enhancing overall network performance

Benefits:

• Improved signal quality for users
• Enhanced network coverage and reliability
• Optimized data transmission for IoT devices
• Better communication in challenging conditions
• Overall network performance enhancement

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Wireless Communication Technology for 5G Networks Description: This technology can be utilized by telecommunications companies to improve signal quality and network performance in 5G and beyond networks, leading to better user experiences and increased reliability in communication services.

Questions about Enhanced Wireless Communication Technology for 5G Networks: 1. How does beamforming improve signal quality in wireless communication? 2. What are the potential benefits of using channel matrix and transmit covariance matrix for beamforming in 5G networks?

Original Abstract Submitted

a user equipment (ue) measures one or more reference signals received from a base station to estimate a set of parameters that characterize a wireless channel between the ue and the base station. the set of parameters includes at least a respective departure angle associated with each path of a plurality of paths of the wireless channel. the ue transmits the set of parameters to the base station to enable the base station to facilitate beamforming strategies to enhance signal quality at the ue based on at least one of a channel matrix and a transmit covariance matrix associated with the wireless channel. the channel matrix and transmit covariance matrix are represented by the set of parameters.