17914959. POSITIONING REFERENCE SIGNAL HOPPING FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY USER EQUIPMENT simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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POSITIONING REFERENCE SIGNAL HOPPING FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY USER EQUIPMENT

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Jing Dai of Beijing (CN)

Chao Wei of Beijing (CN)

Hao Xu of Beijing (CN)

Chenxi Hao of Beijing (CN)

Qiaoyu Li of Beijing (CN)

POSITIONING REFERENCE SIGNAL HOPPING FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY USER EQUIPMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17914959 titled 'POSITIONING REFERENCE SIGNAL HOPPING FOR REDUCED CAPABILITY USER EQUIPMENT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes techniques for positioning bandwidth limited user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system.

  • The patent application proposes a method for providing a positioning reference signal (PRS) to a bandwidth limited UE.
  • The method involves generating a PRS that consists of multiple symbols occupying a specific frequency range in a radio frame.
  • The PRS is divided into two sets of symbols, with each set occupying a different portion of the frequency range.
  • The PRS is then transmitted to the bandwidth limited UE.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in various wireless communication systems, such as cellular networks, to accurately position bandwidth limited user equipment.
  • It can be used in location-based services, asset tracking, and navigation applications that require precise positioning information.

Problems Solved

  • Bandwidth limited user equipment often faces challenges in accurately determining their position in a wireless communication system.
  • The proposed techniques address this problem by providing a positioning reference signal that is specifically designed for bandwidth limited UE.
  • By dividing the PRS into different portions of the frequency range, the method ensures that the UE can receive and process the signal effectively.

Benefits

  • The techniques described in the patent application enable more accurate positioning of bandwidth limited user equipment.
  • By providing a dedicated positioning reference signal, the method improves the reliability and precision of location-based services and other applications that rely on accurate positioning information.
  • The method optimizes the use of limited bandwidth resources by efficiently transmitting the PRS to the bandwidth limited UE.


Original Abstract Submitted

Techniques are provided for positioning bandwidth limited user equipment (UE). In an example method for providing a positioning reference signal (PRS) to a bandwidth limited user equipment includes generating a PRS comprising a plurality of symbols occupying a frequency range in a first slot of a radio frame, the PRS including a first set of the plurality of symbols occupying a first portion of the frequency range, a second set of the plurality of symbols occupying a second portion of the frequency range, and transmitting the PRS to the bandwidth limited user equipment.