NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY (20240250735). SELECTION OF SET OF ANALOG BEAMFORMING WEIGHTS FOR HYBRID BEAMFORMING WITHIN WIRELESS NETWORKS simplified abstract
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SELECTION OF SET OF ANALOG BEAMFORMING WEIGHTS FOR HYBRID BEAMFORMING WITHIN WIRELESS NETWORKS
Organization Name
NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY
Inventor(s)
Suresh Kalyanasundaram of Bangalore (IN)
Shalini Gulati of Bangalore (IN)
SELECTION OF SET OF ANALOG BEAMFORMING WEIGHTS FOR HYBRID BEAMFORMING WITHIN WIRELESS NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240250735 titled 'SELECTION OF SET OF ANALOG BEAMFORMING WEIGHTS FOR HYBRID BEAMFORMING WITHIN WIRELESS NETWORKS
The method described in the patent application involves collecting elevation angle information for multiple user devices, estimating an elevation angle distribution based on this data, determining analog beamforming weights for hybrid beamforming, and adjusting these weights based on pre-tilt angle beamforming weights or estimated mechanical downtilt angle.
- Obtaining elevation angle information for user devices
- Estimating elevation angle distribution for the devices
- Determining analog beamforming weights for hybrid beamforming
- Adjusting beamforming weights based on pre-tilt angle or mechanical downtilt angle
- Enhancing communication efficiency and performance
Potential Applications: - Wireless communication systems - 5G networks - Satellite communication - Radar systems
Problems Solved: - Optimizing beamforming for better communication quality - Enhancing network performance - Improving signal coverage and reliability
Benefits: - Increased data transmission rates - Enhanced network capacity - Improved user experience - Better signal reception in challenging environments
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Beamforming Technology for Enhanced Wireless Communication" This technology can be applied in telecommunications companies, network infrastructure providers, satellite communication companies, and radar system manufacturers to improve communication efficiency and network performance.
Questions about Beamforming Technology: 1. How does this method improve communication quality in wireless networks?
This method optimizes beamforming weights based on elevation angle information, leading to better signal reception and enhanced network performance.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond wireless communication systems?
This technology can also be utilized in satellite communication, radar systems, and other wireless communication applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method includes obtaining elevation angle information for a plurality of user devices, wherein the elevation angle information includes, for each of the plurality of user devices, a best or preferred beam elevation angle used or applied by a network node for communication with the user device; estimating an elevation angle distribution for the plurality of user devices based on the collected elevation angle information; determining, based on the elevation angle distribution, a set of analog beamforming weights to be used for hybrid beamforming, wherein each analog beamforming weight of the set of analog beamforming weights is associated with an analog elevation angle; and adjusting the set of analog beamforming weights based on at least one of a set of pre-tilt angle beamforming weights or an estimated (or an estimate of) mechanical downtilt angle.
