18550003. DETECT WEATHER CHANGES VIA GROUND PLANE REFLECTION COEFFICIENTS simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

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DETECT WEATHER CHANGES VIA GROUND PLANE REFLECTION COEFFICIENTS

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Peter Ökvist of Luleå (SE)

Arne Simonsson of Gammelstad (SE)

Henrik Asplund of Stockholm (SE)

Medhat Mohamad of Kista (SE)

DETECT WEATHER CHANGES VIA GROUND PLANE REFLECTION COEFFICIENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18550003 titled 'DETECT WEATHER CHANGES VIA GROUND PLANE REFLECTION COEFFICIENTS

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure describes a method for a radio base station to determine the current characteristic of a surface by analyzing the energy properties of signals reflected from wireless communication devices.

  • The method involves determining the energy property values of signals received from wireless communication devices that have reflected off the surface before reaching the base station.
  • Based on the observed signal energy property values associated with different surface characteristics, the current characteristic of the surface is determined for the received signal's energy property value.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Wireless communication systems for optimizing signal transmission based on surface characteristics.
  • Radar systems for detecting and analyzing surface properties for various applications.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving signal quality and reliability in wireless communication systems.
  • Enhancing the accuracy of radar systems in detecting and analyzing surface characteristics.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased efficiency in signal transmission and reception.
  • Enhanced performance and reliability of radar systems.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include:

  • Telecommunication companies for improving network performance.
  • Defense and security sectors for advanced radar systems.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of radar technology to analyze surface characteristics for various applications.

Unanswered Questions

1. How does this technology compare to existing methods of analyzing surface characteristics in wireless communication systems? 2. What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this method in real-world scenarios?


Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure relates to a method a radio base station of determining a current characteristic of a surface, and a radio base station performing the method. In an aspect, a method a radio base station of determining a current characteristic of a surface is provided. The method comprises determining a value of at least one energy property of a signal received from a wireless communication device, which signal has reflected against the surface before arriving at the radio base station, and determining, based on one or more observed signal energy property values each being associated with a characteristic of the surface, the current characteristic of the surface for the determined value of the at least one energy property of the received signal.