Repeater Sensor Data for Dynamic Beam Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems, particularly in 5G NR and LTE, face challenges in optimizing signal transmission due to environmental interference and blockages, which affect the efficiency and reliability of mobile broadband access and other communication services.
Innovation Solution
The use of sensor information, such as radar and LiDAR data, by repeaters to collect environmental data and adjust beam configurations dynamically, allowing for efficient retransmission of wireless signals based on control information from control nodes, thereby mitigating interference and improving coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If repeaters use fixed beam configurations for signal transmission, then device complexity is reduced, but signal transmission reliability deteriorates due to environmental interference and blockages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic beam configuration where repeaters adjust their beamforming parameters based on real-time environmental conditions detected by sensors. The system transitions from static to dynamic operation by continuously monitoring environmental data (temperature, humidity, pressure, motion) and adapting beam directions, gains, and configurations accordingly, thereby maintaining high signal transmission reliability without requiring overly complex manual configuration systems
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where sensor information from the environment is fed back to the repeater's control system. This feedback loop enables the repeater to automatically adjust beam configurations based on detected environmental changes, such as moving objects or environmental conditions that affect signal propagation. The feedback-driven adaptation resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliability through continuous optimization without requiring complex pre-planning or manual intervention
2Productivity
If repeaters dynamically adjust beam configurations based on sensor information, then signal transmission efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables repeaters to autonomously adjust their beam configurations using onboard sensors and processing capabilities. The repeater self-monitors environmental conditions and self-adjusts beamforming parameters without requiring complex external control systems or manual intervention. This self-service approach improves transmission efficiency through real-time adaptation while keeping the overall system complexity manageable by distributing intelligence to the repeater units themselves
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates multiple functions into the repeater unit, combining signal amplification, beamforming, environmental sensing, and adaptive control in a single device. By making the repeater multi-functional, the system achieves high transmission efficiency through dynamic adaptation without requiring separate complex control systems, thereby managing overall device complexity while improving productivity
3Adaptability or versatility
If repeaters collect and process sensor information from the environment, then adaptability to environmental conditions is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines environmental sensing capabilities with the repeater's existing signal processing functions. By merging sensor data acquisition and environmental monitoring with the repeater's beamforming and signal transmission operations, the system achieves high environmental adaptability without requiring completely separate complex sensing systems. The integration of sensing and communication functions in a unified architecture improves adaptability while managing complexity through functional consolidation
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AI summary
A method of wireless communication by a repeater includes collecting sensor information associated with an environment of the repeater. The method also includes receiving control information from a control node for a repeating operation. The method further includes repeating a wireless signal received from a first device towards a second device in accordance with the control information and the sensor information. A method of wireless communication by a control node includes collecting sensor information from a repeater. The sensor information is associated with an environment of the repeater. The method also includes generating control information for the repeater based on the sensor information, and transmitting the control information to the repeater.