18648970. Controlling MIMO Layers for UE Power Saving simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Controlling MIMO Layers for UE Power Saving
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yuchul Kim of Santa Clara CA (US)
Dawei Zhang of Saratoga CA (US)
Controlling MIMO Layers for UE Power Saving - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18648970 titled 'Controlling MIMO Layers for UE Power Saving
Simplified Explanation: The patent application discusses techniques for dynamically adjusting the number of active receiver chains of a wireless device based on communication parameters exchanged with a base station to enable power savings.
- The wireless device can determine the maximum number of receiver chains needed for data reception during specific time periods.
- This dynamic adjustment of receiver chains helps optimize power consumption based on communication requirements.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Dynamic adjustment of receiver chains based on communication parameters.
- Determination of the maximum number of receiver chains needed for data reception.
- Power savings enabled through optimized use of receiver chains.
Potential Applications:
- Mobile devices
- IoT devices
- Wireless communication systems
Problems Solved:
- Power consumption optimization in wireless devices.
- Efficient use of receiver chains based on communication needs.
Benefits:
- Improved power efficiency.
- Enhanced communication performance.
- Extended battery life for wireless devices.
Commercial Applications:
- Mobile phone manufacturers can integrate this technology to improve battery life.
- IoT device manufacturers can optimize power consumption for better performance.
- Wireless communication system providers can enhance network efficiency.
Questions about Wireless Device Receiver Chain Adjustment: 1. How does dynamic adjustment of receiver chains impact power consumption in wireless devices? 2. What are the potential benefits of optimizing the number of active receiver chains based on communication parameters?
Original Abstract Submitted
This disclosure relates to techniques for dynamically adjusting a number of active receiver chains of a wireless device. Based on communication parameters exchanged with a base station, a device may determine a maximum number of receiver chains needed for data reception during one or more time periods. Such dynamic adjustment may enable power savings.
