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Apple patents method to predict wireless signal quality for better beam alignment

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Apple describes a method where a device uses a prediction model to estimate future wireless channel conditions based on specific reference signals. The device then compares this prediction with actual measurements taken during a set time window to send updated information to the network. This process helps maintain accurate beam alignment in continuous space for stable wireless connections.

Why it mattersThis filing suggests Apple is working on more efficient ways to manage wireless signal quality, potentially improving connection stability for future devices.

In the filing’s own words

The present application relates to devices and components including apparatuses, systems, and methods for performance monitoring for channel state information (CSI) prediction. The present application further relates to devices and components including apparatuses, systems, and methods for beam alignment in continuous space.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. A method comprising: processing configuration information that indicates a first channel state information (CSI)—reference signal (CSI-RS) resource set that includes a prediction resource, and a second CSI-RS resource set that includes a monitoring resource; obtaining, via a CSI prediction model, a predicted CSI based on the prediction resource, wherein the predicted CSI is for a prediction window; obtaining a CSI measurement based on the monitoring resource, wherein the monitoring resource is within the prediction window; and generating, for transmission to a network, a message based on the predicted CSI and the CSI measurement.

Facts

Company
Apple (Apple Inc.)
Official title
TECHNOLOGIES FOR CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION AND BEAM PREDICTION
Publication number
US20260312646A1
Application number
19279369
Filed
Jul 24, 2025
Published
Oct 8, 2026
Inventors
5
Claims
20

Classified under

H04B 7/0626 Electricity & electronicsH04L 43/0805 Electricity & electronics
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