MULTI-LAYER PT-RS

Organization Name

telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Mattias Frenne of Uppsala (SE)

Robert Baldemair of Solna (SE)

Stefan Parkvall of Bromma (SE)

MULTI-LAYER PT-RS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240121052 titled 'MULTI-LAYER PT-RS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a method of operating a transmitting radio node in a wireless communication network by transmitting data signaling on multiple layers with samples representing data and PT-RS (Pilot Time Reference Signal) being inserted into the sequence of samples in one or more groups, where groups of PT-RS of different layers are shifted relative to each other.

Explanation of the patent/innovation:

 * Transmitting data signaling on multiple layers
 * Inserting PT-RS into the sequence of samples
 * Shifting groups of PT-RS of different layers relative to each other

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in:

Wireless communication networks
5G and beyond networks
IoT (Internet of Things) devices

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the following issues:

Efficient data transmission on multiple layers
Improved synchronization with PT-RS
Enhanced performance in wireless communication networks

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

Increased data transmission efficiency
Better synchronization for improved network performance
Enhanced reliability in wireless communication

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could have commercial applications in:

Telecommunications companies
Network equipment manufacturers
IoT device manufacturers

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of PT-RS in wireless communication networks to improve synchronization and data transmission efficiency.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life in wireless devices?

The patent abstract does not mention the impact of this technology on the battery life of wireless devices. This could be an important factor to consider, especially for IoT devices that rely on battery power.

Are there any potential security implications of using PT-RS in data transmission?

The abstract does not address any security implications of using PT-RS in data transmission. It would be important to understand if there are any vulnerabilities or risks associated with this technology that could impact the security of the communication network.

Original Abstract Submitted

there is disclosed a method of operating transmitting radio node in a wireless communication network. the method comprises transmitting data signaling on multiple layers, wherein on each layer, there is transmitted a sequence of samples representing data, samples representing pt-rs being inserted into the sequence of samples in one or more groups, each group representing a pt-rs sample sequence. groups of pt-rs of different layers are shifted relative to each other. the disclosure also pertains to related devices and methods.