Sensing Beam Indication for Accurate Mobile Wireless Targeting

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Solution Overview

Problem

In mobile communication scenarios, determining the appropriate beam for transmitting or receiving sensing signals is challenging due to changing relative locations between the transmitting and receiving ends and the sensing target, necessitating accurate adjustment of beams.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for wireless communication that involves a communication device receiving or transmitting first information to determine a first beam for transmitting or receiving sensing signals, utilizing beam indication information and location information to ensure accurate beam direction towards the sensing target.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If beam indication information for sensing signals is determined using the same method as communication signals, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision of beam direction towards sensing targets deteriorates due to changing relative locations in mobile scenarios

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebeam determination methodVSAvoidbeam direction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the beam indication information into two distinct parts: communication signal beam indication and sensing signal beam indication. This segmentation allows each type of signal to have its own dedicated beam determination method, enabling the sensing beam to be independently optimized for accuracy while the communication beam follows existing protocols, thus resolving the contradiction between device complexity and measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by making the beam indication information specific to the signal type. The sensing beam indication information is locally optimized to account for changing relative locations between transmitting end, receiving end, and sensing targets, while communication beam indication maintains its established structure. This localized optimization ensures high measurement precision for sensing without unnecessarily complicating the overall system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Measurement precision

If separate beam indication information is used for sensing signals, then the measurement precision of beam direction is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional information processing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebeam direction accuracyVSAvoidinformation processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the determination of beam indication information for sensing signals with the existing beam management framework. By integrating sensing beam indication into the overall beam management process rather than creating a completely separate system, the patent achieves high measurement precision while avoiding excessive device complexity. The sensing beam indication is processed alongside communication beam indication using unified management procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs the beam indication information structure to serve multiple functions simultaneously. The same beam indication mechanism is used for both communication signals and sensing signals, allowing the system to maintain high measurement precision for sensing while reusing existing processing infrastructure, thereby minimizing the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Measurement precision

If beams are adjusted frequently to track changing relative locations in mobile scenarios, then the measurement precision is maintained, but the loss of time for beam adjustment increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebeam direction accuracyVSAvoidbeam adjustment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by determining the beam indication information for sensing signals in advance based on predicted or current location information. The transmitting end or receiving end can calculate appropriate sensing beams before actual sensing operations are needed, considering the mobile nature of the scenario. This preliminary determination reduces the time required for real-time beam adjustments while maintaining measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by making the beam indication information adaptive to changing relative locations. The system dynamically adjusts beam directions based on updated location information between transmitting end, receiving end, and sensing targets. This dynamic adjustment mechanism maintains high measurement precision in mobile scenarios while optimizing the timing and frequency of beam changes to minimize time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4693987A1Wireless communication method and apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a wireless communication method and apparatus. The method comprises: a first communication device receiving first information, wherein the first information is used for determining a first beam, which is used for sending or receiving a sensing signal. In the embodiments of the present application, a first communication device can determine, on the basis of first information, a first beam for sending or receiving a sensing signal, such that it is ensured that the determined first beam is more accurate, thereby providing basic conditions for the first beam to be better directed at a sensing target.