Apple inc. (20240223261). DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BEAM TRACKING simplified abstract

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BEAM TRACKING

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Sudhir K. Baghel of Pleasanton CA (US)

Sudeep Bhattarai of Hayward CA (US)

Amol P. Bhatkar of San Jose CA (US)

Seshu Tummala of Cupertino CA (US)

Venkateswara Rao Manepalli of San Jose CA (US)

Mehran T. Baghaei of San Diego CA (US)

Lohit Sarna of San Mateo CA (US)

Nishant Pattanaik of San Diego CA (US)

Jay P. Shah of Newark CA (US)

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BEAM TRACKING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240223261 titled 'DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BEAM TRACKING

The abstract of the patent application describes user equipment that can receive downlink signals using a predetermined beam in a beam time slot and switch to a desired beam for the next communication cycle if needed.

• User equipment includes antennas, a receiver, and processing circuitry.
• The equipment receives downlink signals in a predetermined beam at each communication cycle.
• Based on processed signals, the equipment determines a desired beam for the next cycle.
• If the desired beam is the same as the predetermined beam, the equipment continues using it.
• If the desired beam is different, the equipment switches to the desired beam for the next cycle.
• This allows the equipment to track a desired beam for reliable data communications with a communication node.

Potential Applications: - Satellite communication systems - Wireless networks - Mobile devices

Problems Solved: - Efficient beam tracking for improved communication reliability - Seamless beam switching for optimal signal reception

Benefits: - Enhanced data communication performance - Better signal reception in varying conditions - Improved overall user experience

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Beam Tracking Technology for Enhanced Communication Systems" This technology can be utilized in satellite communication systems, wireless networks, and mobile devices to improve data transmission reliability and signal reception, leading to better user experiences and overall performance.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the user equipment determine the desired beam for the next communication cycle? 2. What are the key advantages of using predetermined beams in the communication process?

Original Abstract Submitted

user equipment includes one or more antennas, a receiver coupled to the one or more antennas, and processing circuitry coupled to the receiver and configured to cause the user equipment to receive downlink signals at each communication cycle using a predetermined beam in a beam time slot. based on processed downlink signals and other relevant information the user equipment may determine a desired beam for the next communication cycle. if the desired beam is the same as the predetermined beam, the user equipment may continue using the predetermined beam at the next communication cycle. if the desired beam is different from the predetermined beam, the user equipment may switch to the desired beam at the next communication cycle. in this way, the user equipment may continue tracking a desired beam to maintain reliable data communications with a communication node.