18416195. SELECTION OF SET OF ANALOG BEAMFORMING WEIGHTS FOR HYBRID BEAMFORMING WITHIN WIRELESS NETWORKS simplified abstract (NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY)
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SELECTION OF SET OF ANALOG BEAMFORMING WEIGHTS FOR HYBRID BEAMFORMING WITHIN WIRELESS NETWORKS
Organization Name
NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY
Inventor(s)
Suresh Kalyanasundaram of Bangalore (IN)
Shalini Gulati of Bangalore (IN)
SELECTION OF SET OF ANALOG BEAMFORMING WEIGHTS FOR HYBRID BEAMFORMING WITHIN WIRELESS NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18416195 titled 'SELECTION OF SET OF ANALOG BEAMFORMING WEIGHTS FOR HYBRID BEAMFORMING WITHIN WIRELESS NETWORKS
The method described in the abstract involves collecting elevation angle information for multiple user devices, estimating an elevation angle distribution based on this data, determining analog beamforming weights for hybrid beamforming, and adjusting these weights based on pre-tilt angle beamforming weights or estimated mechanical downtilt angle.
- Obtaining elevation angle information for user devices
- Estimating elevation angle distribution for multiple devices
- Determining analog beamforming weights for hybrid beamforming
- Adjusting beamforming weights based on pre-tilt angle or mechanical downtilt angle estimates
- Enhancing communication efficiency and performance in wireless networks
Potential Applications: This technology could be applied in wireless communication systems, such as 5G networks, to optimize beamforming for improved signal transmission and reception.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of efficiently managing beamforming in wireless networks to enhance communication quality and coverage.
Benefits: - Enhanced communication performance - Improved signal quality - Increased network efficiency
Commercial Applications: Title: "Optimized Beamforming Technology for Wireless Networks" This technology could be utilized by telecommunications companies to enhance the performance of their wireless networks, leading to improved customer satisfaction and network reliability.
Questions about Optimized Beamforming Technology for Wireless Networks: 1. How does this technology improve communication efficiency in wireless networks? 2. What are the potential benefits of using hybrid beamforming in wireless communication systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method includes obtaining elevation angle information for a plurality of user devices, wherein the elevation angle information includes, for each of the plurality of user devices, a best or preferred beam elevation angle used or applied by a network node for communication with the user device; estimating an elevation angle distribution for the plurality of user devices based on the collected elevation angle information; determining, based on the elevation angle distribution, a set of analog beamforming weights to be used for hybrid beamforming, wherein each analog beamforming weight of the set of analog beamforming weights is associated with an analog elevation angle; and adjusting the set of analog beamforming weights based on at least one of a set of pre-tilt angle beamforming weights or an estimated (or an estimate of) mechanical downtilt angle.
