20240049315. MULTI-DEVICE SYNCHRONIZATION AND DATA TRANSMISSION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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MULTI-DEVICE SYNCHRONIZATION AND DATA TRANSMISSION
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Inventor(s)
Firouz Behnamfar of Los Gatos CA (US)
Ahmed Moustafa of Unterhaching (DE)
Ahmed Mostafa Ali Soliman of Munich (DE)
Sree Ram Kodali of San Jose CA (US)
Christian W. Mucke of Bad Hofgastein (AT)
MULTI-DEVICE SYNCHRONIZATION AND DATA TRANSMISSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240049315 titled 'MULTI-DEVICE SYNCHRONIZATION AND DATA TRANSMISSION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a method for improving the transmission power and signal-to-noise ratio in a communication network by utilizing a side channel between two user equipment (UE). The first UE exchanges data with the network through the second UE, which then transmits the data to the network using both UEs' transmit antennas. The second UE may also transmit a variation of the data sent by the first UE to enhance transmit diversity.
- The first UE exchanges data with the network through a second UE on a side channel.
- Both UEs transmit the data to the network using their transmit antennas, increasing the transmission power.
- The second UE may transmit a variation of the data sent by the first UE to improve signal-to-noise ratio.
- To prevent unintended beamforming, the network mixes signals received at the same time period but different sub-carriers or mixes signals received at different time periods but the same sub-carrier.
- The network notifies the UEs of a phase correction value based on the signals, and the UEs adjust using the phase correction value.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Wireless communication networks
- Cellular networks
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Satellite communication systems
Problems solved by this technology:
- Low transmission power and signal-to-noise ratio in communication networks
- Limited coverage and data transfer capabilities of UEs
- Interference and unintended beamforming in wireless transmissions
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved transmission power and signal-to-noise ratio
- Enhanced coverage and data transfer capabilities of UEs
- Reduced interference and improved overall network performance
Original Abstract Submitted
first user equipment (ue) exchanges at least a portion of data to be transmitted to a communication network with a second ue on a side channel. the ues then send the data to the network at increased transmission power by using transmit antennas of both the first and second ues, instead of just those of the first ue. in some cases, the second ue may transmit a variation of the data sent by the first ue to perform transmit diversity and improve signal-to-noise ratio. to avoid unintended beamforming of the transmissions, the network may mix signals (e.g., having a same symbol) received at the same time period but at different sub-carriers, or mix the signals received at different time periods but at the same sub-carrier. the network may notify the ues of a phase correction value based on the signals, and the ues may adjust using the phase correction value.
