Positioning Reference Signal Scheduling for 6G Wireless Links

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in achieving high data rates, low latency, and reliable connectivity, particularly in emerging technologies like 6G, which require advanced positioning methods for devices and networks.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a method for wireless communication that includes obtaining and transmitting/receiving reference signals (RS) for positioning, along with time allowances for transmission, to enhance positioning accuracy and efficiency in 6G systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If reference signals for positioning are transmitted frequently to improve positioning accuracy, then positioning precision is improved, but device energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoiddevice energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic reference signal transmission where the first device transmits positioning reference signals at specific time intervals rather than continuously. The second device receives these periodic signals and uses them for positioning calculations, achieving accurate location determination while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous transmission modes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Reliability

If multiple reference signals are transmitted to improve positioning reliability, then positioning reliability is improved, but transmission time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning reliabilityVSAvoidtransmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs preliminary action by having the first device transmit multiple positioning reference signals in advance before the actual positioning measurement is needed. The second device receives and processes these pre-transmitted signals, allowing positioning calculations to be performed without delaying the actual positioning operation, thus improving reliability without increasing critical transmission time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If reference signal resources are allocated densely to improve positioning precision, then positioning precision is improved, but resource allocation efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning precisionVSAvoidresource allocation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by allocating reference signal resources selectively based on local positioning requirements. The first device transmits reference signals on specific time-frequency resources that are optimized for positioning purposes, while other resources remain available for data transmission. This localized resource allocation achieves high positioning precision without compromising overall system resource allocation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4668918A1Method and device performing wireless communication related to positioning
Publication Date: 2025.12.24 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Proposed are a method for a first device to perform wireless communication and a device supporting same. For example, the first device may obtain information related to a reference signal (RS) for positioning, including information related to an RS resource, and the first device may transmit (i) a first RS for the positioning and (ii) information related to a time allowed for transmission of a second RS for the positioning, and the first device may receive the second RS for the positioning.