Illuminating the Path: Attention-Assisted Beamforming and Predictive Insights in 5G NR Systems

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Main Authors: Pjanić, Dino, Tian, Guoda, Reial, Andres, Cai, Xuesong, Bernhardsson, Bo, Tufvesson, Fredrik
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author Pjanić, Dino
Tian, Guoda
Reial, Andres
Cai, Xuesong
Bernhardsson, Bo
Tufvesson, Fredrik
author_facet Pjanić, Dino
Tian, Guoda
Reial, Andres
Cai, Xuesong
Bernhardsson, Bo
Tufvesson, Fredrik
contents Artificial intelligence advances have recently influenced wireless communications, including beam management in fifth-generation (5G) new radio systems. AI-driven models and algorithms are being applied to enhance tasks such as beam selection, prediction, and refinement by leveraging real-time and historical data. These approaches address challenges such as mobility under complex channel conditions, showing promising results compared to traditional methods. Beam management in 5G refers to processes that ensure optimal alignment between the base station and user equipment for effective signal transmission and reception based on real-time channel state information and user positioning. This study leverages accurate beam prediction to identify a smaller subset of beams, resulting in a more efficient, streamlined, and link-adaptive communication system. The innovative approach presented introduces a precise, attention-based prediction model that derives the entire downlink transmission chain in a commercial grade 5G system. The predicted downlink beams are specifically tailored to handle the complexities of none line-of-sight environments known for high-dimensional channel dynamics and scatterer-induced signal variations. This novel method introduces a paradigm shift in utilizing environmental and channel dynamics in contrast to conventional procedures of beam management, which entails complex methods involving exhaustive techniques to predict the best beams. The presented beam prediction results demonstrate robustness in addressing the challenges posed by signal-dispersive environments, showcasing great potential in mobility scenarios.
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spellingShingle Illuminating the Path: Attention-Assisted Beamforming and Predictive Insights in 5G NR Systems
Pjanić, Dino
Tian, Guoda
Reial, Andres
Cai, Xuesong
Bernhardsson, Bo
Tufvesson, Fredrik
Signal Processing
Information Theory
Artificial intelligence advances have recently influenced wireless communications, including beam management in fifth-generation (5G) new radio systems. AI-driven models and algorithms are being applied to enhance tasks such as beam selection, prediction, and refinement by leveraging real-time and historical data. These approaches address challenges such as mobility under complex channel conditions, showing promising results compared to traditional methods. Beam management in 5G refers to processes that ensure optimal alignment between the base station and user equipment for effective signal transmission and reception based on real-time channel state information and user positioning. This study leverages accurate beam prediction to identify a smaller subset of beams, resulting in a more efficient, streamlined, and link-adaptive communication system. The innovative approach presented introduces a precise, attention-based prediction model that derives the entire downlink transmission chain in a commercial grade 5G system. The predicted downlink beams are specifically tailored to handle the complexities of none line-of-sight environments known for high-dimensional channel dynamics and scatterer-induced signal variations. This novel method introduces a paradigm shift in utilizing environmental and channel dynamics in contrast to conventional procedures of beam management, which entails complex methods involving exhaustive techniques to predict the best beams. The presented beam prediction results demonstrate robustness in addressing the challenges posed by signal-dispersive environments, showcasing great potential in mobility scenarios.
title Illuminating the Path: Attention-Assisted Beamforming and Predictive Insights in 5G NR Systems
topic Signal Processing
Information Theory
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.18160