IoT Signal Forwarding Capability Signaling for Beamforming Coefficients
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently utilizing signal forwarding capabilities, particularly in IoT devices and network nodes, due to the lack of standardized methods for beamforming using coefficients, which affects communication efficiency and coverage.
Innovation Solution
Implementing methods and apparatuses for transmitting and receiving signal forwarding capability information and configuration information using coefficients for beamforming, enabling effective communication between IoT devices and network nodes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If signal forwarding capability information is transmitted using standardized beamforming coefficients, then communication efficiency and coverage are improved, but device complexity increases due to additional capability signaling and configuration management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having IoT devices pre-indicate their signal forwarding capabilities (such as single coefficient vs. multiple coefficients support) before actual beamforming operations. This capability signaling is performed in advance during device registration or configuration phases, allowing the network to prepare appropriate beamforming configurations without real-time negotiation overhead.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by introducing specific capability parameters (e.g., first indication information for single coefficient capability, second indication information for multiple coefficients capability) that modify the communication protocol state. These parameter changes enable the network to adapt beamforming configurations based on device capabilities, improving communication efficiency while managing complexity through standardized parameter sets.
2Measurement precision
If multiple coefficients are used for signal forwarding, then beamforming precision and coverage are improved, but processing requirements and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling IoT devices to dynamically select between single coefficient and multiple coefficients modes based on operational conditions. The capability indication mechanism allows the network to configure the appropriate number of coefficients according to current communication requirements, device capabilities, and channel conditions, optimizing the balance between beamforming precision and energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by allowing different IoT devices to use different numbers of coefficients (single or multiple) based on their specific capabilities and operational contexts. Each device can be configured with the appropriate level of beamforming complexity locally, rather than uniformly applying the same configuration across all devices, thereby optimizing energy efficiency while maintaining necessary precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If signal forwarding capabilities are standardized across IoT devices, then network compatibility and interoperability are improved, but flexibility in supporting diverse device types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized capability indication framework that can accommodate multiple device types and capabilities through a common signaling mechanism. The framework uses universal parameter structures (first indication information, second indication information) that can represent various device capabilities, allowing diverse IoT devices to be integrated into the network while maintaining compatibility through standardized procedures.
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, an Internet-of-Things (IoT) device may transmit signal forwarding capability information indicating one or more capabilities relating to signal forwarding using one or more coefficients for beamforming. The IoT device may communicate in accordance with the signal forwarding capability information. Numerous other aspects are described.