Terminals, base stations, and communication methods

By combining positioning reference signals with other signals like CSI-RS and SSB, the method improves positioning accuracy in RedCap UEs, addressing bandwidth limitations and enhancing measurement techniques.

JP2026113556APending Publication Date: 2026-07-07NTT DOCOMO INC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
NTT DOCOMO INC
Filing Date
2026-03-31
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional wireless communication systems with reduced functions, such as RedCap UEs, face insufficient positioning accuracy due to bandwidth limitations.

Method used

A method that combines positioning reference signals with other reference signals, such as CSI-RS and SSB, to enhance positioning accuracy by broadening the frequency band and improving measurement techniques.

Benefits of technology

This approach enhances positioning accuracy in RedCap UEs and similar systems by utilizing joint estimation of multiple reference signals, even with limited bandwidth.

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Abstract

In wireless communication systems, the present invention provides terminals, base stations, and communication methods with reduced functionality that improve positioning accuracy. [Solution] The terminal 20 includes a transmitting unit that transmits information on the uplink indicating the terminal's capability for positioning using a positioning reference signal and other reference signals together, and a control unit that assumes that joint estimation parameters are set or defined according to the terminal's capability.
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