18374087. TIMING ADVANCE LOOPS simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)
Contents
- 1 TIMING ADVANCE LOOPS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TIMING ADVANCE LOOPS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
TIMING ADVANCE LOOPS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Samantha Caporal Del Barrio of Aalborg (DK)
Simon Svendsen of Aalborg (DK)
Sami-Jukka Hakola of Kempele (FI)
TIMING ADVANCE LOOPS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18374087 titled 'TIMING ADVANCE LOOPS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for managing timing advance loops in a communication system, where the antenna system of a user equipment receives downlink reference signals from network nodes and adjusts its configuration based on the quality of the received signals.
- Explanation of the patent:
* Receiving downlink reference signals from network nodes using a wide beam configuration. * Performing measurements on the received signals to determine a parameter. * Configuring the antenna system to use a narrow beam configuration if the parameter does not meet a predetermined criteria. * Re-performing measurements on the signals after adjusting the antenna configuration. * Grouping candidate uplink signals into timing advance loops based on the determined parameter meeting the criteria.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various communication systems where managing timing advance loops is crucial for optimizing signal quality and network performance.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient management of timing advance loops in communication systems. 2. Improving signal quality by adjusting antenna configurations based on signal parameters.
Benefits
1. Enhanced network performance. 2. Improved signal quality. 3. Optimal utilization of resources.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing communication networks, improving signal quality in wireless systems, enhancing overall network performance.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be methods for managing timing advance loops in communication systems using different techniques for adjusting antenna configurations based on signal parameters.
Unanswered Questions
How does the method determine the predetermined criteria for the parameter?
The abstract does not provide details on how the predetermined criteria for the parameter are established in the method described.
What specific measurements are performed on the received downlink reference signals?
The abstract mentions performing measurements on the received signals, but it does not specify the exact nature of these measurements.
Original Abstract Submitted
Example embodiments may relate to an apparatus, method and/or computer program for managing timing advance loops. The method may comprise receiving, at a user equipment from a plurality of network nodes, respective downlink reference signals, wherein an antenna system of the user equipment receives the downlink reference signals using a wide beam configuration. The method may also comprise performing measurements on the received downlink reference signals to determine a parameter and for determining that the parameter does not meet a predetermined criteria. Based on the parameter not meeting the predetermined criteria, the method may comprise configuring the antenna system such that at least one of the downlink reference signals is received using a narrow beam configuration. The method may involve re-performing the measurements on downlink reference signals from the plurality of network nodes. Based on the parameter meeting the predetermined criteria, it may be determined that transmission of candidate uplink signals, from the user equipment to the at least one of the plurality of network nodes, can be grouped into one timing advance loop.
