Two-Stage Sensing Signal Reporting for Low-Overhead Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication apparatuses face challenges in optimizing sensing configurations, leading to inefficient resource usage and increased complexity and power consumption due to continuous high-precision sensing measurements, especially in scenarios with low probability of target detection.

Innovation Solution

Implement a two-stage sensing approach where a preliminary sensing report triggers high-precision sensing only when a target is detected, optimizing resource allocation and reducing complexity and power consumption by using different types of sensing signals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If continuous high-precision sensing measurements are performed, then sensing accuracy is improved, but resource consumption and device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the sensing measurement process into two distinct stages: a first sensing stage using a first sensing signal for basic detection, and a second sensing stage using a second sensing signal for high-precision measurement. This segmentation allows the system to perform continuous monitoring with low complexity while triggering high-precision measurements only when necessary, thus resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic sensing measurements with different signal configurations. The first sensing signal is measured continuously or periodically for basic detection, while the second sensing signal is measured periodically only when triggered by specific conditions. This periodic action with varying intensity resolves the contradiction by maintaining acceptable accuracy through regular monitoring while avoiding continuous high-precision measurements that would increase complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Measurement precision

If continuous high-precision sensing measurements are performed, then sensing accuracy is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing accuracyVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the sensing measurement process into two distinct stages: a first sensing stage using a first sensing signal for basic detection, and a second sensing stage using a second sensing signal for high-precision measurement. This segmentation allows the system to perform continuous monitoring with low complexity while triggering high-precision measurements only when necessary, thus resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key parameters of the sensing signal based on the measurement stage: the first sensing signal uses lower bandwidth and simpler configuration for continuous monitoring, while the second sensing signal uses higher bandwidth and more complex configuration for high-precision measurements. This parameter changes approach allows the system to maintain acceptable accuracy during normal operation while consuming minimal power, and only activates high-power high-precision measurements when necessary.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If resource allocation is increased for sensing signals, then sensing precision is improved, but resource overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensing precisionVSAvoidresource overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the sensing measurement process into two distinct stages: a first sensing stage using a first sensing signal for basic detection, and a second sensing stage using a second sensing signal for high-precision measurement. This segmentation allows the system to perform continuous monitoring with low complexity while triggering high-precision measurements only when necessary, thus resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by using a simplified first sensing signal for continuous monitoring and basic detection, reserving the more resource-intensive second sensing signal for specific high-precision measurement needs. This partial action approach ensures that high resource allocation is applied only when necessary for high precision, rather than continuously, thus resolving the contradiction between sensing precision and resource overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

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

This approach reduces overall resource overhead and measurement complexity while maintaining high precision in sensing results, particularly in scenarios like intrusion detection.

Implementation Method 1

time of arrival of at least one sensing signal of the first sensing signal or difference in time of arrival of sensing signals of the first sensing signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTime of arrival measurement: Time of Flight

Implementation Method 2

information on doppler of at least one sensing signal of the first sensing signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDoppler effect: Doppler Effect

Data Source

PatentEP4727204A1Sensing method, communication apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.15 BEIJING SPREADTRUM HI TECH COMM TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A sensing method, a communication apparatus, and a computer-readable storage medium. The method comprises: measuring a first sensing signal; and sending a first sensing report in response to at least one measurement result of the first sensing signal satisfying a reporting condition. The solution provided by the present application optimizes sensing signal configuration.