METHODS AND DEVICES FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

Abstract

The invention relates to wireless communication systems, methods and devices that support beamforming management aided by positioning reference signals (PRS). Specifically, various aspects of the invention provide techniques for a network entity to select a beam from among multiple beams for communication between a base station and user equipment (UE) based on line-of-sight (LOS) path discovery results. In one implementation, the LOS path discovery results may include indications of whether the PRS includes LOS and / or NL.OS path signals, and / or the strength of the LOS path signals, as well as other information that the network entity (e.g., UE or base station) can use in beamforming management procedures (e.g., for beamforming selection). The invention also relates to other aspects and indications.