17776450. Signal Block Reception with Automatic Gain Control Adjustment simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

Signal Block Reception with Automatic Gain Control Adjustment

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Gang Zou of Lund (SE)

[[:Category:Henrik Sj�land of Lund (SE)|Henrik Sj�land of Lund (SE)]][[Category:Henrik Sj�land of Lund (SE)]]

Sina Maleki of Malmö (SE)

Andres Reial of Höllviken (SE)

Signal Block Reception with Automatic Gain Control Adjustment - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17776450 titled 'Signal Block Reception with Automatic Gain Control Adjustment

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method of signal block reception with automatic gain control for a receiver. The receiver is able to switch between sleep mode and active mode, and is designed to receive non-adjacent signal blocks in their entirety using a valid AGC setting determined based on a previous signal block.

• Explanation of the patent:
• Receiver is configured for sleep mode and active mode
• Signal blocks are non-adjacent in time
• Valid AGC setting determined based on previous signal block
• Method involves receiving first set of samples, determining AGC setting, and receiving second set of samples using applicable AGC setting

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various wireless communication devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices, to improve signal reception and overall performance.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

1. Ensures signal blocks are received in entirety 2. Automatically adjusts gain control for optimal reception

1. 1. 1. Benefits

1. Improved signal reception 2. Enhanced performance in varying signal conditions 3. Efficient use of AGC settings

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications
         1. Enhancing Wireless Communication Devices with Automatic Gain Control

1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

No prior art information available.

1. 1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions
         2. How does this method compare to existing AGC techniques in terms of efficiency and accuracy?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing AGC techniques, leaving the reader to wonder about the specific advantages of this method over others.

1. 1. 1. 1. What impact could this technology have on battery life in portable devices?

The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on battery life, leaving the reader to speculate on whether the automatic gain control implementation could affect power consumption.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method of signal block reception with automatic gain control (AGC) for a receiver is disclosed. The receiver is configured for at least a sleep mode and an active mode. The signal blocks are non-adjacent in time, and each signal block is configured to be received in entirety using a valid AGC setting determined based on a previous signal block. The method comprises, when switching from the sleep mode to the active mode for continuous reception of a signal block, receiving a first set of samples of the signal block, determining an applicable AGC setting based on the first set of samples of the signal block, and receiving a second set of samples of the signal block using the applicable AGC setting determined based on the first set of samples. Corresponding apparatus, receiver, wireless communication device and computer program product are also disclosed.