Apple inc. (20240258708). Systems and Methods for Split Control of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces simplified abstract
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Systems and Methods for Split Control of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
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Inventor(s)
Ahmed M Soliman of Munich (DE)
Kenza Hamidouche of Cupertino CA (US)
Benedikt Schweizer of Munich (DE)
Ayman F Naguib of Cupertino CA (US)
Said Medjkouh of San Diego CA (US)
Systems and Methods for Split Control of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240258708 titled 'Systems and Methods for Split Control of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
The communication system described in the patent application includes a base station, user equipment device, a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) with a local controller, and a remote controller. The RIS has antenna elements that reflect signals between the base station and user equipment with specific reflection coefficients.
- The remote controller transmits a control model, while the user equipment sends local information to the local controller on the RIS.
- The local controller generates reflection coefficients based on the local information and control model received.
- Alternatively, the remote controller can send the control model to the user equipment and a codebook to the RIS.
- The user equipment transmits an identifier to the RIS based on the local information and control model.
- The local controller implements reflection coefficients from a codebook entry identified by the identifier.
This innovative approach of splitting control of the RIS minimizes communication overhead, extends coverage for the user equipment, and optimizes privacy.
Potential Applications: - Wireless communication systems - Smart antennas - IoT devices
Problems Solved: - Minimizing communication overhead - Extending coverage for user equipment - Optimizing privacy in communication systems
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in wireless communication - Enhanced coverage for user equipment - Enhanced privacy protection
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Wireless Communication Systems with Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces" This technology can be applied in telecommunications, IoT networks, and smart city infrastructure to improve signal reflection and coverage.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces impact the efficiency of wireless communication systems? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology in telecommunications networks?
Original Abstract Submitted
a communication system may include a base station (bs), a user equipment (ue) device, a reconfigurable intelligent surface (ris) having a local controller, and a remote controller. antenna elements on the ris may reflect signals between the bs and ue while exhibiting reflection coefficients. the remote controller may transmit a control model and the ue may transmit local information to the local controller, which generates the reflection coefficients based on the local information and control model. alternatively, the remote controller may transmit the control model to the ue and a codebook to the ris. the ue may transmit an identifier to the ris based on local information and the control model. the local controller may implement reflection coefficients of a codebook entry identified by the identifier. splitting control of the ris in these ways may minimize communication overhead, provide coverage extension for the ue, and optimize privacy.
