OAM Azimuth Mode Configuration for Interference-Aware Multiplexing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently utilizing orbital angular momentum (OAM) multiplexing to enhance data transmission capacity and reduce interference among higher-order azimuth modes, leading to reduced throughput and signal reliability.

Innovation Solution

Implementing azimuth mode configurations for OAM multiplexing by determining and utilizing specific azimuth modes for data transmission and reception, which involves configuring transmitters and receivers to manage interference and optimize communication efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If higher-order azimuth modes are used for OAM multiplexing to increase data transmission capacity, then spectral efficiency and data rates are improved, but interference among modes increases leading to reduced throughput and signal reliability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capacityVSAvoidsignal reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the OAM multiplexing system into multiple independent azimuth mode groups, where each group operates with optimized mode selections that minimize inter-group interference. This segmentation allows higher-order modes to be used for increased capacity while maintaining signal reliability through controlled interference management between groups.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically changes azimuth mode parameters based on channel conditions, selecting optimal mode combinations from predefined sets. This parameter optimization enables the system to achieve high spectral efficiency with higher-order modes while adapting to reduce interference and maintain signal reliability under varying transmission conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If higher-order azimuth modes are used for OAM multiplexing to enhance spectral efficiency, then communication spectrum efficiency is improved, but interference among modes increases leading to reduced throughput

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectral efficiencyVSAvoidinterference among modes
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful interference effect into a beneficial signal separation mechanism by exploiting the orthogonal properties of different azimuth modes. Through careful mode selection and configuration, the interference that would normally degrade throughput is transformed into a structured pattern that can be efficiently managed and even utilized for mode identification and signal demultiplexing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality optimization by selecting specific azimuth modes with particular properties for specific transmission scenarios. Different mode groups are configured with tailored characteristics suitable for their intended use cases, allowing the system to maximize spectral efficiency in each local context while minimizing interference through appropriate mode matching and spatial separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enhances communication spectrum efficiency and improves data rates by orthogonal transmission of OAM waves, reducing interference and increasing throughput in wireless networks.

Implementation Method 1

orbital angular momentum (OAM) multiplexing based communication

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOrbital angular momentum (OAM): Angular Momentum

Implementation Method 2

orthogonal transmission of OAM waves, reducing interference

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOrthogonal transmission: Interference

Data Source

PatentUS12580616B2Azimuth mode configurations for orbital angular momentum multiplexing based communication
Publication Date: 2026.03.17 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to orbital angular momentum (OAM) multiplexing based communication. In some aspects, a transmitter of OAM multiplexing based communication may determine an azimuth mode configuration for transmitting a data stream, wherein the azimuth mode configuration indicates one or more azimuth modes. The transmitter may transmit, to a receiver of the OAM multiplexing based communication, the data stream based at least in part on the azimuth mode configuration. Numerous other aspects are described.