Terminal Beam Positioning Signal Measurement for 5G Accuracy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face challenges in achieving low latency and high connectivity, particularly in supporting real-time applications and increased user equipment connections, which are essential for next-generation 5G technology.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for performing position measurement using beamforming technology in wireless communication systems, where a terminal receives and measures beam positioning-related signals from a base station, acquires position measurement information based on the beamforming configuration, and transmits this information to the base station, enabling accurate positioning and enhanced communication capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional radio access technology is used, then system complexity is kept manageable, but positioning accuracy and measurement precision are insufficient for 5G requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the positioning measurement process into distinct phases: beam identification, reference signal reception, and position calculation. The terminal device measures reference signals from multiple base stations independently, then combines measurements to determine position, breaking down the complex positioning task into manageable segments that improve accuracy without overwhelming system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs universal reference signals that serve multiple functions: channel estimation, beam management, and positioning measurement. The same reference signal infrastructure used for conventional communication also enables precise positioning, eliminating the need for separate dedicated positioning hardware and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high measurement precision

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

2Measurement precision

If beamforming configuration is implemented for position measurement, then positioning accuracy is improved, but information transmission overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition measurement accuracyVSAvoidinformation overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges position measurement information with existing uplink control information channels. The terminal device combines beam identification results and position measurement data into a unified report that is transmitted using existing signaling resources, thereby improving positioning accuracy without significantly increasing overall information overhead

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements partial reporting where the terminal device transmits position measurement information only when measurement accuracy thresholds are met or when position updates are necessary. This selective transmission approach maintains high positioning accuracy while reducing redundant information overhead in scenarios where precise positioning is not required

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11706735B2Method and device for measuring position using beamforming
Publication Date: 2023.07.18 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method in which a terminal transmits position measurement information in a radio communication system. The method that is performed by the terminal includes triggering a beam positioning mechanism, receiving a beam positioning-related signal from a base station, measuring the beam positioning-related signal, acquiring position measurement information based on the measured beam positioning-related signal, and transmitting the acquired position measurement information to the base station. The position measurement information is acquired based on beamforming configuration.