Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240120982). METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION IN A USER EQUIPMENT simplified abstract

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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION IN A USER EQUIPMENT

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Kailash Kumar Jha of Bangalore (IN)

Subbarayudu Mutya of Bangalore (IN)

Anoop Perumudi Veedu of Bangalore (IN)

Nishant of Bangalore (IN)

Ashok Kumar Reddy Chavva of Bangalore (IN)

Jagadeesh Gurugubelli of Bangalore (IN)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION IN A USER EQUIPMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240120982 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION IN A USER EQUIPMENT

Simplified Explanation

The disclosure pertains to a method and system for adaptive antenna configuration in user equipment with one or more antenna modules, each containing multiple patch elements. The method involves determining the signal strength of the UE, evaluating the mobility of the UE, selecting active antenna modules based on mobility, and deactivating patch elements as needed.

  • Determining signal strength of the UE
  • Evaluating mobility of the UE
  • Selecting active antenna modules based on mobility
  • Deactivating patch elements in selected antenna modules

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Wireless communication systems
  • Mobile devices
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices

Problems Solved

  • Enhances signal reception in varying conditions
  • Improves connectivity in low mobility scenarios
  • Optimizes antenna performance based on user requirements

Benefits

  • Increased signal reliability
  • Enhanced network performance
  • Efficient use of antenna resources

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Antenna Configuration for Improved Wireless Connectivity

Possible Prior Art

Prior art in adaptive antenna systems for mobile devices and wireless communication networks may exist, but specific examples are not provided in this context.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life in mobile devices?

This article does not address the potential impact of adaptive antenna configuration on battery consumption in user equipment.

What are the potential security implications of this technology?

The security aspects of adaptive antenna configuration in user equipment are not discussed in this article.


Original Abstract Submitted

the disclosure relates to a method and system for adaptive antenna configuration in a user equipment comprising one or more antenna modules, each of the one or more antenna modules comprising a plurality of patch elements. the method comprises: determining whether a signal strength of the ue is above a signal threshold, determining whether a mobility of the ue is below a mobility threshold based on determining that the signal strength is above the signal threshold, determining at least one active antenna module based on determining that the mobility of the ue is below the mobility threshold, and deactivating at least one patch element in the at least one antenna module.