18157774. EQUIVALENT OFF STATE FOR A RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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EQUIVALENT OFF STATE FOR A RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE
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Inventor(s)
Narayan Prasad of Westfield NJ (US)
Yavuz Yapici of Florham Park NJ (US)
Junyi Li of Fairless Hills PA (US)
Peter Gaal of San Diego CA (US)
EQUIVALENT OFF STATE FOR A RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18157774 titled 'EQUIVALENT OFF STATE FOR A RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE
The abstract describes methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications, specifically focusing on a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) controller's capability to direct incoming signals in various directions and frequencies.
- The controller of the RIS can transmit a capability message indicating the ability of configurable elements to direct signals transparently, in interference-safe directions or frequencies, or across multiple directions or frequencies.
- The RIS controller controls the configurable elements based on the capability message and the RIS's activity status to direct signals effectively.
- A network entity may provide an indication of the direction to the RIS controller for signal transmission.
Potential Applications: - Enhancing wireless communication networks - Improving signal strength and quality in specific directions - Minimizing interference in wireless communication systems
Problems Solved: - Efficiently directing signals in wireless communication systems - Enhancing signal coverage and quality - Minimizing interference for better communication performance
Benefits: - Improved signal transmission efficiency - Enhanced signal quality and coverage - Reduced interference for better communication reliability
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Wireless Communication Systems with Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces" This technology could be utilized in telecommunications, IoT devices, smart cities, and other industries requiring reliable wireless communication systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) controller optimize signal direction and frequency? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this technology in wireless communication networks?
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A controller of a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) may transmit a capability message indicating a capability of one or more configurable elements of the RIS to direct incoming signals in one or more directions for one or more frequency bands. For example, the configurable elements may have an ability to act as transparent to the signal, to direct the signal in an interference safe direction or frequency, and/or to diffuse the signal across multiple directions or frequencies. The controller of the RIS may control the one or more configurable elements in accordance with the capability message and an activity status of the RIS to direct a signal to at least one direction. In some cases, a network entity may transmit an indication of the at least one direction to the RIS controller.
