QUALCOMM Incorporated (20240250744). PASSIVE BEAMFORMING FOR WI-FI simplified abstract
Contents
PASSIVE BEAMFORMING FOR WI-FI
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Venkatesh Bhat of Bangalore (IN)
Manikandan Chandrasekar of Bangalore (IN)
Raj Kumar Krishna Kumar of Bangalore (IN)
PASSIVE BEAMFORMING FOR WI-FI - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240250744 titled 'PASSIVE BEAMFORMING FOR WI-FI
The abstract describes methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications, specifically focusing on passive beamforming for Wi-Fi. This technique allows a first wireless device to identify transmission and receive sectors of a second wireless device while in an inactive session state for a second bandwidth. The second wireless device can transmit beacons in the second bandwidth via directional transmission sectors, which the first wireless device can use to select a transmission sector and indicate it to the second device.
- Passive beamforming technique for Wi-Fi communications
- Identification of transmission and receive sectors of wireless devices
- Use of beacons for directional transmission in a second bandwidth
- Selection of transmission sector based on received beacons
- Improved communication efficiency in wireless networks
Potential Applications: - Enhanced Wi-Fi communication in various settings such as homes, offices, and public spaces - Improved network performance and reliability in crowded environments - Increased data transfer speeds and reduced interference in wireless networks
Problems Solved: - Addressing signal interference and network congestion in wireless communications - Enhancing communication range and reliability between devices - Optimizing bandwidth usage for improved data transfer speeds
Benefits: - Improved signal quality and reliability in Wi-Fi networks - Enhanced data transfer speeds and reduced latency - Better overall performance and efficiency in wireless communications
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Wi-Fi Communication Efficiency with Passive Beamforming Technology" Potential commercial uses include: - Integration into routers, access points, and other networking devices - Implementation in smart home devices, IoT systems, and industrial applications - Adoption by telecommunications companies for improved network performance
Questions about Passive Beamforming Technology: 1. How does passive beamforming differ from active beamforming in wireless communications? Passive beamforming relies on received signals for beamforming, while active beamforming uses transmitted signals. 2. What are the key advantages of using passive beamforming for Wi-Fi networks? Passive beamforming can improve network efficiency, reduce interference, and enhance overall communication quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. techniques described herein provide for passive beamforming for wi-fi. a first wireless device communicating in an active session via a first bandwidth with a second wireless device may use a passive beamforming technique to identify a transmission sector of the second wireless device and/or a receive sector for communications on a second bandwidth, while the first wireless device is in an inactive session state for the second bandwidth. the second wireless device may transmit beacons in the second bandwidth via directional transmission sectors while the first wireless device is in the inactive session state for the second bandwidth. the first wireless device may receive the beacons and may select a transmission sector based on the beacons. the first wireless device may indicate the selected transmission sector to the second wireless device. the first wireless device may select a receive sector based on the beacons.
