Directional Sensing Requests Using UE Feedback for Refined Object Detection

The patent divides the sensing process into multiple stages: initial wide-beam sensing for coverage, followed by directional sensing in specific segments/directions for resolution. The UE reports preferred sensing directions, and the BS transmits subsequent sensing signals in those specific directions, effectively segmenting the sensing space to achieve both coverage and resolution.

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of beam directions based on UE feedback. The UE determines preferred sensing directions from initial wide-beam signals and communicates these back to the BS, which then dynamically adjusts subsequent sensing signal directions. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize between coverage and resolution based on real-time conditions.

The patent segments the sensing process into an initial wide-beam phase for coverage and subsequent narrow-beam directional phases for resolution. By separating these functions in time and space, the system achieves both wide coverage initially and high resolution in specific directions subsequently, without requiring continuous narrow beams that would limit coverage.

The patent performs preliminary wide-beam sensing to identify regions of interest before focusing narrow beams on those specific directions. The UE reports preferred sensing directions based on initial wide-beam reception, allowing the BS to pre-identify target areas before allocating narrow-beam resources, thus avoiding the coverage limitation of continuous narrow-beam operation.

The patent segments directional sensing into priority directions identified by UE feedback. Instead of uniformly transmitting sensing signals in all directions, the system divides directions into prioritized categories based on UE reports, allocating sensing resources only to high-priority directions. This segmentation reduces overall resource consumption while maintaining essential coverage.

The patent implements partial directional sensing by focusing resources on specific preferred directions rather than exhaustive all-direction sensing. The UE determines and reports preferred sensing directions, and the BS allocates sensing signals primarily to these directions, performing partial sensing that achieves adequate coverage with reduced resource expenditure compared to uniform all-direction scanning.

The patent implements a universal feedback mechanism where UEs report preferred sensing directions using existing uplink communication channels and message formats. The directional sensing signal request integrates with standard random access and scheduling procedures, allowing the same communication infrastructure to serve both traditional communication functions and the new directional sensing coordination function, thereby minimizing additional complexity.

The patent establishes a feedback loop where UEs report preferred sensing directions to the BS based on initial wide-beam reception. This feedback mechanism enables the BS to make informed decisions about subsequent directional sensing signal allocation. The feedback is implemented using standard uplink messaging, allowing the system to achieve intelligent directional adaptation without requiring complex dedicated signaling protocols.