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Samsung patents method to predict 5G antenna performance

Samsung has been granted a patent for a method that helps cell towers predict how fast data will flow before sending it. The system analyzes signal quality reports from phones to estimate the speed of different antenna configurations, then picks the one that will deliver the best data transfer rate.

Why it mattersThis improves the efficiency of mobile networks by allowing base stations to choose the best antenna setup in real-time, potentially leading to faster and more stable connections for users.

In the filing’s own words

Methods and apparatuses for throughput prediction. A base station includes a transceiver configured to receive a set of input metrics and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to calculate, based on the set of input metrics, a transmit antenna selection (TAS) throughput prediction and further configured to generate, based on the TAS throughput prediction, a predicted TAS throughput result.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. A base station (BS) comprising: a transceiver configured to receive a set of input metrics; and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver, the processor configured to: calculate, based on the set of input metrics, a transmit antenna selection (TAS) throughput prediction; generate, based on the TAS throughput prediction, a predicted TAS throughput result; and select a TAS multiple input multiple output (MIMO) mode based on the predicted TAS throughput result exceeding a predicted throughput result for a different MIMO mode.

Facts

Company: Samsung (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Official title: Throughput prediction using UL metrics and/or reported CSI
Patent number: US12738994B2
Application number: 18353841
Filed: Jul 17, 2023
Granted: Sep 15, 2026
Inventors: 3
Claims: 20

Classified under

H04B 7/0608 Electricity & electronicsH04B 17/336 Electricity & electronicsH04B 17/373 Electricity & electronics

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