18591338. BEAM SELECTION AND RADIO LINK FAILURE DURING BEAM RECOVERY simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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BEAM SELECTION AND RADIO LINK FAILURE DURING BEAM RECOVERY
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Sumeeth Nagaraja of Los Altos CA (US)
BEAM SELECTION AND RADIO LINK FAILURE DURING BEAM RECOVERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18591338 titled 'BEAM SELECTION AND RADIO LINK FAILURE DURING BEAM RECOVERY
The patent application pertains to methods and apparatus for beam recovery and radio link failure in communication systems utilizing beamforming and new radio technologies.
- The method involves a user equipment (UE) communicating with a base station (BS) using beamforming through a transmit beam and a receive beam of an active beam pair.
- The UE obtains an indication of alternative beams to send a beam recovery message to the BS if the active beam pair becomes misaligned.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be applied in 5G and beyond communication systems to enhance beamforming capabilities and improve radio link reliability.
Problems Solved:
- Addresses issues related to beam misalignment and radio link failures in beamforming communication systems.
Benefits:
- Enhances communication reliability and performance in beamforming systems.
- Improves the efficiency of beam recovery processes in the event of radio link failures.
Commercial Applications:
- This technology can be utilized in telecommunications infrastructure, IoT networks, and other wireless communication systems to ensure robust and reliable connectivity.
Questions about Beam Recovery and Radio Link Failure: 1. How does beamforming technology contribute to improving communication reliability in wireless systems?
- Beamforming technology allows for more focused and efficient transmission of signals, reducing interference and improving signal strength and quality.
2. What are the key challenges in implementing beam recovery mechanisms in communication systems?
- One challenge is ensuring seamless handover between different beams while maintaining continuous connectivity and minimizing disruptions.
Original Abstract Submitted
Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for beam recovery and radio link failure (RLF) in communications systems using beamforming and operating according to new radio (NR) technologies. An exemplary method that may be performed by a UE includes communicating using beamforming with a base station (BS) via a transmit beam and a receive beam of an active beam pair and obtaining an indication of one or more alternative beams for the UE to use to send a beam recovery message to the BS in the event the transmit beam and the receive beam of the active beam pair become misaligned.
