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Sony patents method for devices to switch to wide-range mode to send feedback

Sony describes a system where a receiving device periodically switches from a focused, directional signal to a wide, omnidirectional mode. During this brief switch, the device sends feedback or control data back to the sender to maintain a stable connection.

Why it mattersThis technique could help improve the reliability of direct device-to-device connections, such as those used in vehicle-to-vehicle communication or emergency alerts, by ensuring feedback is received even if the initial signal is misaligned.

In the filing’s own words

The present invention provides an electronic apparatus for a receiving end device and a sending end device for sidelink communication, a method, and a computer-readable storage medium. The electronic apparatus for the receiving end device comprises: a processing circuit configured to: in beam-based communication executed by a sending end device for sidelink communication, periodically switch to an omnidirectional communication mode; and in a time period of using the omnidirectional communication mode, send feedback information and/or control information to the sending end device.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. An electronic apparatus for a receiving end device for sidelink communication, comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, where the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the electronic apparatus to: periodically switch to an omnidirectional communication mode in beam-based communication with transmitting end devices for the sidelink communication; and transmit feedback information and/or control information to the transmitting end devices within a period of time during which the omnidirectional communication mode is adopted.

Facts

Company: Sony (Sony Group Corporation)
Official title: ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING END AND SENDING END FOR SIDELINK COMMUNICATION, AND METHOD
Publication number: US20260262064A1
Application number: 19159629
Filed: Apr 2, 2024
Published: Sep 3, 2026
Inventors: 2
Claims: 32

Classified under

H04W 72/25 Electricity & electronicsH04L 5/0007 Electricity & electronics

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