17800966. POSITIONING SIGNAL PRIORITIZATION simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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POSITIONING SIGNAL PRIORITIZATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Alexandros Manolakos of Escondido CA (US)
Yih-Hao Lin of San Diego CA (US)
Sony Akkarakaran of Poway CA (US)
Xiaoxia Zhang of San Diego CA (US)
POSITIONING SIGNAL PRIORITIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17800966 titled 'POSITIONING SIGNAL PRIORITIZATION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for determining whether to prioritize processing a positioning reference signal in a user equipment (UE) device. The UE device includes a processor that makes this determination based on various factors.
- The processor can decide whether to measure the positioning reference signal instead of a second reference signal or a priority reference channel, without the need for a measurement gap.
- The processor can also decide whether to measure the positioning reference signal instead of a downlink channel, without the need for a measurement gap.
- Additionally, the processor can determine whether to transmit the positioning reference signal instead of a second uplink reference signal or transmitting on the priority reference channel.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This technology can be used in cellular networks to improve the accuracy and reliability of positioning systems in UE devices.
- It can be applied in various industries that rely on precise positioning, such as transportation, logistics, and navigation.
- The technology can also be used in emergency services to enhance location tracking capabilities.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The technology addresses the challenge of efficiently prioritizing the processing of positioning reference signals in UE devices.
- It eliminates the need for measurement gaps, allowing for continuous and uninterrupted measurements.
- The method provides flexibility in determining which reference signals to prioritize based on the specific requirements of the application.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved accuracy and reliability of positioning systems in UE devices.
- Enhanced location tracking capabilities, especially in critical situations.
- Increased efficiency in processing reference signals without the need for measurement gaps.
- Flexibility in prioritizing different reference signals based on specific application requirements.
Original Abstract Submitted
A UE includes a processor configured to determine whether to prioritize processing of a first reference signal relative to a priority reference that comprises a second reference signal and/or a priority reference channel. The first reference signal comprises a positioning reference signal. To determine whether to prioritize processing the processor is at least one of: configured to determine whether to measure, absent a measurement gap, the first reference signal (a first downlink reference signal) instead of the second reference signal; or configured to determine whether to measure, absent the measurement gap, the first downlink reference signal instead of a downlink channel; or configured to determine whether to transmit the first reference signal, comprising a first uplink reference signal, instead of a second uplink reference signal; or configured to determine whether to transmit the first uplink reference signal instead of transmitting on the priority reference channel.