English
Related papers

Related papers: Leveraging PRS and PDSCH for Integrated Sensing an…

200 papers

In this paper, we propose a physical layer security (PLS) framework for an intelligent reflecting surface (IRS)-assisted integrated sensing and semantic communication (ISASC) system, where a multi-antenna dual-functional semantic base…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-07-21 Hamid Amiriara , Mahtab Mirmohseni , Ahmed Elzanaty , Yi Ma , Rahim Tafazolli

The emerging 6G network envisions integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) as a promising solution to meet growing demand for native perception ability. To optimize and evaluate ISAC systems and techniques, it is crucial to have an…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-03-04 Zhengyu Zhang , Ruisi He , Bo Ai , Mi Yang , Yong Niu , Zhangdui Zhong , Yujian Li , Xuejian Zhang , Jing Li

Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) has emerged as a promising solution in addressing the challenges of high-mobility scenarios in 5G NR Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communications. This paper proposes a novel sensing-assisted…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-10 Yunxin Li , Fan Liu , Haoqiu Xiong , Zhenkun Wang , Narengerile , Christos Masouros

Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is emerging as a key enabler for 6G networks, with signaling design at the core of its evolution. This paper reviews the paradigm shift of ISAC signaling designs from pilot-aided sensing to data…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-01 Yunxin Li , Ying Zhang , Christos Masouros , Sofie Pollin , Fan Liu

As the standardization of 5G is being solidified, researchers are speculating what 6G will be. Integrating sensing functionality is emerging as a key feature of the 6G Radio Access Network (RAN), allowing to exploit the dense cell…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-08-17 Fan Liu , Yuanhao Cui , Christos Masouros , Jie Xu , Tony Xiao Han , Yonina C. Eldar , Stefano Buzzi

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) has attracted much attention as a promising approach to alleviate spectrum congestion. However, traditional ISAC systems rely on phased arrays to provide high spatial diversity, where enormous…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-03-27 Haobo Zhang , Hongliang Zhang , Boya Di , Lingyang Song

Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) will be deployed into cellular communication systems possibly already with 5G-A and surely in 6G. This paper discusses ISAC use cases, key technology building blocks for system design with…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-05-04 Thorsten Wild , Artjom Grudnitsky , Silvio Mandelli , Marcus Henninger , Junqing Guan , Frank Schaich

A near-field integrated sensing, positioning, and communication (ISPAC) framework is proposed, where a base station (BS) simultaneously serves multiple communication users and carries out target sensing and positioning. A novel double-array…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-11-15 Haochen Li , Zhaolin Wang , Xidong Mu , Zhiwen Pan , Yuanwei Liu

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) networks strive to deliver both high-precision target localization and high-throughput data services across the entire coverage area. In this work, we examine the fundamental trade-off between…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-24 Kaitao Meng , Kawon Han , Christos Masouros , Lajos Hanzo

As a critical technology for next-generation communication networks, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) aims to achieve the harmonious coexistence of communication and sensing. The degrees-of-freedom (DoF) of ISAC is limited due to…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-10-28 Yongqing Xu , Yong Li , Tony Q. S. Quek

Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) is considered a promising technology in the B5G/6G networks. The channel model is essential for an ISAC system to evaluate the communication and sensing performance. Most existing channel…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-04-22 Chenhao Luo , Aimin Tang , Fei Gao , Jianguo Liu , Xudong Wang

The forthcoming sixth-generation (6G) communications standard is anticipated to provide integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) as a fundamental service. These ISAC systems present unique security challenges because of the exposure of…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-04-18 Vaibhav Kumar , Marwa Chafii

One technology that has the potential to improve wireless communications in years to come is integrated sensing and communication (ISAC). In this study, we take advantage of reconfigurable intelligent surface's (RIS) potential advantages to…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-08-22 Panpan Li , Yong Niu , Hao Wu , Zhu Han , Guiqi Sun , Ning Wang , Zhangdui Zhong , Bo Ai

In this letter, a pinching antenna (PA)-aided scheme for establishing a secure integrated sensing and communication system (ISAC) is investigated. The underlying system comprises a dual-functional radar communication (DFRC) base station…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-07-18 Elmehdi Illi , Marwa Qaraqe , Ali Ghrayeb

The advance towards 6G networks comes with the promise of unprecedented performance in sensing and communication capabilities. The feat of achieving those, while satisfying the ever-growing demands placed on wireless networks, promises…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-03-10 Guillermo Encinas-Lago , Vincenzo Sciancalepore , Henk Wymeersch , Marco Di Renzo , Xavier Costa-Perez

This paper investigates a multi-intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) aided integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) system, where multiple IRSs are strategically deployed not only to assist the communication from a multi-antenna base…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-06-30 Guangji Chen , Qingqing Wu , Shihang Lu , Meng Hua , Wen Chen

The low-altitude economy is integral to the advancement of numerous sectors, necessitating the development of advanced low-altitude surveillance techniques. Nevertheless, conventional methods encounter limitations of high deployment costs…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2026-01-23 Zhixin Chen , Yixuan Huang , Zhengze Ji , Jie Yang , Shi Jin

Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is defined as one of six usage scenarios in the ITU-R International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) 2030 framework for 6G. ISAC is envisioned to introduce the sensing capability into the cellular…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-05-16 Mohammad Heggo , Arman Shojaeifard , Alain Mourad , Chuangxin Jiang , Ruiqi Liu , Junchen Liu

Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (HRISs) constitute a new paradigm of truly smart metasurfaces with the additional features of signal reception and processing, which have been primarily considered for channel estimation and…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-11-15 Ioannis Gavras , George C. Alexandropoulos

It is anticipated that integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) would be one of the key enablers of next-generation wireless networks (such as beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G) for supporting a variety of emerging applications. In this paper, we…