Method and system for managing orientation of consumer premise equipment (CPE)

Abstract

ABSTRACT “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING ORIENTATION OF CONSUMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT (CPE)” Embodiments herein provide a method for managing orientation of a CPE (402). The method includes detecting, by the CPE (402), that the CPE (402) is in a first orientation and connected to at least one first beam of at least one of a network element (600) and an electronic device (500). Further, the method includes detecting, by the CPE (402), a requirement for connecting to at least one second beam of at least one of the network element (600) and the electronic device (402). Further, the method includes causing, by the CPE (402), the CPE (402) to automatically change to a second orientation for connecting to the at least one second beam. FIG. 4

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TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] Embodiments disclosed herein relate to installation of network (NW)equipment (e.g., consumer premise equipment (CPE)) and more particularly toinstallation of NW equipment in customer premises.BACKGROUND

[002] A Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) is a stationary mountednetwork (NW) device, where the CPE connects wirelessly to a fifth generation (5G)mmW cellular NW nodes (e.g., gNB) and to anchor LTE cells (e.g., eNB). Basedon the connection, the mmW cellular connections provide a high bandwidth dataconnection, but at the same time has challenges of sensitivity of mmW signal in agiven channel condition. It is necessary to make sure alignment of the CPE isaccurate to receive the best mmW signal and the CPE is paired with best possiblebeam pair (e.g., bore sight beam).

[003] It is a challenge to make a proper mounting and installation of theCPE by an end user, without the need of installation engineer. It is a challenge tohandle the need for re-installation of device, if either the place of installationchanges or any channel conditions change.

[004] FIG. 1 is an example illustration (100) in which a millimeter waveantenna module is depicted, according to prior art. The mmW antenna modulesconsist of array of antennas, where the array of antennas includes 2 types ofantennas such as dipole antennas and patch antennas. The patch antennas aredirected transmission antennas (used for sharp directed beams) and dipole antennasare Omni-directional Transmission antennas. Horizontal and Vertical Polarizationof Antennas (H and V) are used for both patch and dipole and each antenna in anarray has one H and one V polarized transmission.

[005] FIG. 2 is an example illustration (200) in which the millimeter waveantenna module versus the beams is depicted, according to prior art. More theantennas in the array operating make the high transmit power, narrow and directedlong beams. The more narrow the beam, more precision of direction needed. Abovecombination shows a typical1. 4 Patch Antennas forming 4H 4V sharper and longer beams,2. 2 Dipole Antennas forming 2H 2V moderate beams, and3. 1 Patch Antenna forming a wider beam

[006] FIG. 3 is an example illustration (300) in which power class 1 on theCPE is depicted, according to prior art. The CPE with mmW antennas are PowerClass 1. On the CPE, all the mmW antenna modules (in an example, 4 mmWantenna modules in a CPE-indoor unit (IDU)) need to be placed together and allneed to be active for achieving High Tx power. All 4 mmW antenna module beingactive together will achieve min 40 dbm EIRP. Since all mmW antenna modulesare together, the device orientation is needed to make sure the antenna modulestogether are directed towards the best orientation.

[007] The beams from the combined all 4mmW modules do not cover theall the directions and manually need to make sure the direction of 4 mmW modulesface gNB. Further, varying channel conditions (any obstacle on Line Of Sightbetween the CPE and the gNB) needs manual re-adjustment of CPE's position forbetter signal strength. In cases of CPE installation under non line of sightconditions, it is hard to manually find best direction of mmW modules. It's achallenge to manually install the CPE IDU at customer premises.

[008] It is desired to address the above mentioned disadvantages or othershort comings or at least provide a useful alternative.OBJECTS

[009] The principal object of the embodiments herein is to disclose methodsand systems for installing or managing orientation of a CPE.

[0010] Another object of the embodiments herein is to control theorientation of the CPE by controlling a single motor or pair of motors mounted ona vertical pivot stand or a horizontal pivot stand.

[0011] Another object of the embodiments herein is to identify currentAzimuth and Zenith / Altitude positions of motors / CPE and mapping vital modemparameters for a given set of Azimuth and Zenith positions, so as to position theCPE in the best possible position

[0012] Another object of the embodiments herein is to make best effort toachieve 1H1V antenna (Low power antenna from array) by auto tuning ofpositioning of the CPE, through exchange of vital modem parameters, includingend user throughput requirements and control messages between a controlserver / electronic device and CPE.

[0013] Another object of the embodiments herein is to collect vital modemparameters and send to the control server and receive the control message anddecode control message to indicate the direction of motion of CPE and hence fixthe best orientation of the CPE for best beam pair of 5G mmW antennas.

[0014] Another object of the embodiments herein is to auto and selfinstallationof CPE, with minimal or no end user intervention. The CPE, after poweron, will follow the procedure to connect to the control server, either through its ownLTE data or through another device's LTE data in vicinity.

[0015] Another object of the embodiments herein is to determine theorientation of the fixed wireless access for optimal radio frequency (RF)performance.

[0016] Another object of the embodiments herein is to auto install customerpremise 5G end user equipment via self-orientation for best signal reception, so asto provide best results even including non-line of sight conditions.

[0017] Another object of the embodiments herein is to determine a networkside and an electronic device side beam connectivity for optimum orientation of theCPE.

[0018] Another object of the embodiments herein is to control theorientation of the CPE based on varying dynamic RF channel conditions.

[0019] Another object of the embodiments herein is to use the motor moduleto adjust position of the CPE, so that the best Antenna configurations such as 1H1V(wide beam) are selected, to apply low Tx Power and reduce Thermal impact. Thismethod is proposed to run in conditions of Low Throughput requirements, wherethe position can be adjusted accordingly to apply low power. The method for readjustmentof position / direction will run intermittently on device and set the bestposition again in the event of change of place of the CPE and also if any change inthe channel conditions.SUMMARY

[0020] Accordingly, the embodiments herein provide methods formanaging orientation of a CPE. The method includes detecting, by the CPE, thatthe CPE is in a first orientation and connected to at least one first beam of at leastone of a network element and an electronic device. Further, the method includesdetecting, by the CPE, a requirement for connecting to at least one second beam ofat least one of the base station and the electronic device. Further, the methodincludes causing, by the CPE, the CPE to automatically change to a secondorientation for connecting to the at least one second beam.

[0021] In an embodiment, detecting, by the CPE, the requirement forconnecting to the at least one second beam includes determining, by the CPE, atleast one of a change in temperature of the CPE and a data rate requirement of theCPE, identifying, by the CPE, the orientation of the second beam to control thedetermined change in the temperature of the CPE and the determined data raterequirement, and rotating, by the CPE, a motor module of the CPE to the orientationto align with the at least one second beam.

[0022] In an embodiment, causing, by the CPE, the CPE to automaticallychange to the second orientation for connecting to the at least one second beamincludes performing, by the CPE, at least one of driving a motor module to rotatethe CPE to the second orientation, driving a control module to rotate at least oneantenna module of the CPE to the second orientation, and driving the motor moduleand the antenna control module to the second orientation.

[0023] In an embodiment, a beam wider than the at least one first beam isselected as the at least one second beam upon detecting an increase in temperatureabove a pre-set threshold.

[0024] In an embodiment, a beam narrower than the at least one first beamis selected as the at least one second beam on detecting an increase in the data raterequirement.

[0025] In an embodiment, a narrower beam selected to ensure thetemperature of the CPE is maintained below the pre-set threshold.

[0026] In an embodiment, the at least one first beam and the second beamcomprises at least one of a wider beam and a narrower beam.

[0027] Accordingly, the embodiments herein provide a system formanaging an orientation of a CPE. The system includes a mounting pivot, at leastone motor module and at least one electric motor. The at least one electric motor isplaced between the mounting pivot and the CPE. The at least one motor moduleand at least one control module are comprised in the CPE, where the at least onecontrol module and the at least one motor module is configured to position the CPEto receive at least one beam at an angle and a direction of rotation.

[0028] In an embodiment, the control module is configured to send a requestcomprising a current angular position of the CPE to the motor module and the motormodule is configured to receive the request and sends a current position comprisingat least one of an azimuth angle and a zenith angle to the control module based onthe request. The control module is configured to receive the current positioncomprising at least one of the azimuth angle and the zenith angle from the motormodule, obtain at least one of a modem radio frequency (RF) parameter, determinea position of the CPE based on the at least one of the modem RF parameter and thecurrent position comprising at least one of the azimuth angle and the zenith angle,determine that a position of the CPE is not same as the current angular position, andsends an angular position command comprising a new position of the CPE to themotor module. The motor module is configured to receive the angular positioncommand comprising the new position from the control module and set the positionof the CPE based on the angular position command comprising the new position

[0029] In an embodiment, the at least one azimuth angle is determined bydetermining that a current Reference Signal Receive Power (RSRP) does not meeta predefined threshold, changing an azimuth angle position by a first single step ofthe rotation of the motor module, obtaining a new RSRP, determining that the newRSRP is greater than the current RSRP, and changing an azimuth angle position bya second single step of the rotation of the motor module.

[0030] In an embodiment, the at least one zenith angle is determined bydetermining that a current RSRP does not meet a predefined threshold, changing azenith angle position by a first single step of the rotation of the motor module,obtaining a new RSRP, determining that the new RSRP is greater than the currentRSRP, and changing a zenith angle position by a second single step of the rotationof the motor module.

[0031] In an embodiment, the control module is configured to monitor theorientation of the CPE over a period of time using a machine learning module basedon a usage pattern, store the orientation of the CPE, and automatically apply theorientation of the CPE using the machine learning module.

[0032] In an embodiment, the at least one control module and the at leastone motor module is configured to position the CPE to receive at least one beam atan angle and a direction of rotation by authenticating the CPE by an electronicdevice, establishing a connection between the CPE and the electronic device by theelectronic device, sending a command to receive a signal strength of the CPE bythe electronic device, receiving a response comprising the signal strength of theCPE based on the command by the electronic device, and causing to manageorientation of the CPE based on the response by the electronic device.

[0033] In an embodiment, the at least one electric motor is embedded in themounting pivot.

[0034] In an embodiment, a power supply is provided to at least one theCPE and the electric motor using at least one port.

[0035] In an embodiment, the system includes at least one gear used forcontrolling rotation of the electric motor.

[0036] In an embodiment, the at least one control module and the at leastone motor module is configured to select at least one antenna comprising a lowpower.

[0037] In an embodiment, the at least one beam comprises a wider beamand a narrower beam.

[0038] Accordingly, the embodiments herein provide methods formanaging orientation of a CPE. The method includes authenticating, by anelectronic device, the CPE and establishing, by the electronic device, a connectionbetween the CPE and the electronic device. Further, the method includes sending,by the electronic device, a command to receive a signal strength of the CPE andreceiving, by the electronic device, a response comprising the signal strength of theCPE based on the command. Further, the method includes causing, by the electronicdevice, to manage orientation of the CPE based on the response.

[0039] In an embodiment, causing, by the electronic device, to manageorientation of the CPE based on the response includes performing, by the electronicdevice, at least one of: driving a motor module to rotate the CPE to the orientation,driving a control module to rotate at least one antenna module of the CPE to theorientation, and driving the motor module and the antenna control module to theorientation.

[0040] Accordingly, the embodiments herein provide an electronic devicefor managing orientation of a CPE. The electronic device includes a CPEorientation managing controller coupled with a processor and a memory. Further,the CPE orientation managing controller is configured to authenticate the CPE andestablish a connection between the CPE and the electronic device. Further, the CPEorientation managing controller is configured to send a command to receive a signalstrength of the CPE. Further, the CPE orientation managing controller is configuredto receive a response comprising the signal strength of the CPE based on thecommand and manage orientation of the CPE based on the response.

[0041] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be betterappreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the followingdescription and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, thatthe following descriptions, while indicating at least one embodiment and numerousspecific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Manychanges and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodimentsherein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments hereininclude all such modifications.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0042] The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicatecorresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be betterunderstood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:

[0043] FIG. 1 is an example illustration in which a millimeter wave antennamodule is depicted, according to prior art;

[0044] FIG. 2 is an example illustration in which the millimeter waveantenna module versus the beams is depicted, according to prior art;

[0045] FIG. 3 is an example illustration in which power class 1 is depicted,according to prior art;

[0046] FIG. 4 is an example illustration in which a system managesorientation of a CPE, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0047] FIG. 5 is an example illustration in which arrangement of a controlmodule and a motor module in the CPE, according to embodiments as disclosedherein;

[0048] FIG. 6 is an example illustration in which a pivot mount withembedded mot or is depicted, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0049] FIG. 7 illustrate a top view of the pivot mount, according toembodiments as disclosed herein;

[0050] FIG. 8 is an example illustration in which the pivot mount and abottom of the CPE provide enough space for positioning stepper motor(s),according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0051] FIG. 9 illustrates a bottom view of the CPE, according toembodiments as disclosed herein;

[0052] FIG. 10 is an example illustration in which implementation detailsof a stepper motor control circuit is depicted, according to embodiments asdisclosed herein;

[0053] FIG. 11 to FIG. 16 are example illustrations in which hardwarestructure of the motor module is depicted, according to embodiments as disclosedherein;

[0054] FIG. 17 is an example flow chart illustrating operations of the controlmodule and the motor module, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0055] FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are example flow charts illustrating operationsof a device position determination in connection with the FIG. 17, according toembodiments as disclosed herein;

[0056] FIG. 20a to FIG. 20d are example illustrations in which values ofRSRP and Angle (D) are used to explain the angle determination technique,according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0057] FIG. 21 is another example illustration in which a system formanages orientation of the CPE, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0058] FIG. 22 is an example flow chart illustrating a method forprioritizing and choosing a beam that uses lesser number of antenna elements,according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0059] FIG. 23a is an example illustration in which 1H1V wide beam coveslesser a rea, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0060] FIG. 23b is an example illustration in which 1H1V slow thermalramping is depicted, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0061] FIG. 24 shows various hardware components of an electronic device,according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0062] FIG. 25 is a flow chart illustrating a method, implemented by theCPE, for managing orientation of the CPE, according to embodiments as disclosedherein; and

[0063] FIG. 26 is a flow chart illustrating a method, implemented by anelectronic device, for managing orientation of the CPE, according to embodimentsas disclosed herein.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageousdetails thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limitingembodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in thefollowing description. Descriptions of well-known components and processingtechniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein.The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding ofways in which the embodiments herein can be practiced and to further enable thoseof skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examplesshould not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.

[0065] The embodiments herein achieve methods for managing orientationof a CPE. The method includes detecting, by the CPE, that the CPE is in a firstorientation and connected to at least one first beam of at least one of a networkelement and an electronic device. Further, the method includes detecting, by theCPE, a requirement for connecting to at least one second beam of at least one of thebase station and the electronic device. Further, the method includes causing, by theCPE, the CPE to automatically change to a second orientation for connecting to theat least one second beam.

[0066] The proposed method can be used to control the orientation of theCPE device by controlling a single motor or pair of motors mounted on a verticalpivot stand or a horizontal pivot stand. The proposed method can be used to identifycurrent Azimuth and Zenith / Altitude positions of motors / CPE and mapping vitalmodem parameters for a given set of Azimuth and Zenith positions, so as to positionthe CPE in the best possible position. The proposed method can be used to makebest effort to achieve 1H1V antenna (Low power antenna from array) by auto tuningof positioning of the CPE, through exchange of vital modem parameters, includingend user throughput requirements and control messages between a controlserver / electronic device and CPE.

[0067] The proposed method can be used to collect vital modem parametersand send to the control server and receive the control message and decode controlmessage to indicate the direction of motion of CPE and hence fix the bestorientation of the CPE for best beam pair of 5G mmW antennas.

[0068] The proposed method can be used to auto and self-installation ofCPE, with minimal or no end user intervention. The CPE, after power on, willfollow the procedure to connect to the control server, either through its own LTEdata or through another device's LTE data in vicinity.

[0069] The proposed method can be used to determine the orientation of thefixed wireless access for optimal radio frequency (RF) performance. The proposedmethod can be used to auto installing customer premise 5G end user equipment viaself-orientation for best signal reception, so as to provide best results even includingnon-line of sight conditions.

[0070] The proposed method can be used to use the motor module to adjustposition of the CPE, so that the best Antenna configurations such as 1H1V (widebeam) are selected, to apply low Tx Power and reduce Thermal impact. This methodis proposed to run in conditions of Low Throughput requirements, where theposition can be adjusted accordingly to apply low power. The method for readjustmentof position / direction will run intermittently on device and set the bestposition again in the event of change of place of the CPE and also if any change inthe channel conditions.

[0071] Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 4through 26, where similar reference characters denote corresponding featuresconsistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.

[0072] FIG. 4 is an example illustration in which a system (400) managesorientation of the CPE, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In anembodiment, the system (400) includes a CPE (402) and an electronic device (500).The operations and functions of the electronic device (500) are explained in theFIG. 24. The CPE (402) is communicated with the electronic device (500) over awireless medium. The CPE (402) is provided with the base (404), one or moremotor module (406), one or more control module (408), one or more electric motor(410), a mounting pivot (412), a power supply part (414), a USB port (416) (e.g.,B-type USB port), a θ rotation control structure (420), a gear (422), and an internalbase (424).

[0073] The one or more electric motor (410) is placed between themounting pivot (412) and the CPE (402). The mounting pivot (412) can be a verticalmounting pivot and a horizontal mounting pivot. The one or more control module(408) and the one or more motor module (406) is configured to position the CPE(402) to receive beam at an angle and a direction of rotation.

[0074] In an embodiment, (as shown in the FIG. 17), the control module(408) is configured to send a request comprising a current angular position of theCPE (402) to the motor module (406). The motor module (406) is configured toreceive the request and send a current position comprising an azimuth angle and azenith angle to the control module (408) based on the request. In an embodiment,the azimuth angle is determined by determining that a current Reference SignalReceive Power (RSRP) does not meet a predefined threshold, changing an azimuthangle position by a first single step of the rotation of the motor module (406),obtaining a new RSRP, determining that the new RSRP is greater than the currentRSRP and changing an azimuth angle position by a second single step of therotation of the motor module (406).

[0075] In an embodiment, the zenith angle is determined by determiningthat a current RSRP does not meet a predefined threshold, changing a zenith angleposition by a first single step of the rotation of the motor module (406), obtaining anew RSRP, determining that the new RSRP is greater than the current RSRP, andchanging a zenith angle position by a second single step of the rotation of the motormodule (406).

[0076] The control module (408) is configured to receive the currentposition comprising the azimuth angle and the zenith angle from the motor module(406) and obtain a modem RF parameter. Further, the control module (408) isconfigured to determine a position of the CPE (402) based on the modem RFparameter and the current position comprising the azimuth angle and the zenithangle. Further, the control module (408) is configured to determine that a positionof the CPE (402) is not same as the current angular position and send an angularposition command comprising a new position of the CPE (402) to the motor module(406). The motor module (406) is configured to receive the angular positioncommand comprising the new position from the control module (408) and set theposition of the CPE (402) based on the angular position command comprising thenew position.

[0077] In an embodiment, the control module (408) and the motor module(406) are configured to position the CPE (402) to receive the beam at an angle anda direction of rotation by authenticating the CPE (402) by the electronic device(500), establishing a connection between the CPE (402) and the electronic device(500) by the electronic device (500), sending a command to receive a signal strengthof the CPE (402) by the electronic device (500), receiving a response comprisingthe signal strength of the CPE (402) based on the command by the electronic device(500) and causing to manage orientation of the CPE (402) based on the response bythe electronic device (500).

[0078] Further, the control module (408) is configured to monitor theorientation of the CPE (402) over a period of time using a machine learning modulebased on a usage pattern and store the orientation of the CPE (402). Further, thecontrol module (408) is configured to automatically apply the orientation of theCPE (402) using the machine learning module (using the electronic device (500)).

[0079] FIG. 5 is an example illustration in which arrangement of the controlmodule (408) and a motor module (406) in the CPE (402), according toembodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, as shown in the FIG. 5, theelectric motor (410) is embedded in the mounting pivot (412).

[0080] FIG. 6 is an example illustration in which the pivot mount (412) withembedded motor is depicted, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. Thetop view of the pivot mount (412) illustrates in the FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is an exampleillustration in which the pivot mount (412) and a bottom of the CPE (402) provideenough space for positioning stepper motor(s), according to embodiments asdisclosed herein. FIG. 9 illustrates a bottom view of the CPE (402). As shown inthe FIG. 9, the power supply (414) is provided to the CPE (402) and the electricmotor (410) using a port (e.g., USB port).

[0081] FIG. 10 is an example illustration in which implementation detailsof a stepper motor control circuit is depicted, according to embodiments asdisclosed herein. The connection block diagram shows the stepper motor controlwith bipolar stepper motor driver integrated circuit (IC).

[0082] FIG. 11 to FIG. 16 are example illustrations in which hardwarestructure of the motor module is depicted, according to embodiments as disclosedherein. A structure (420) for θ rotation control is depicted in the FIG. 11. As shownin the FIG. 12, the gear (422) is used for controlling rotation of the electric motor(410). An internal base (424) is depicted in the FIG. 13. A knob logically representsthe stepper motor. As shown in the FIG. 16, the CPE (402) is placed above the pivotstand (412) and internal components (as shown in the FIG. 15).

[0083] FIG. 17 is an example flow chart (1700) illustrating operations of thecontrol module (408) and the motor module (406), according to embodiments asdisclosed herein. At 1702, the motor module (406) resets CPE position (0, 0). At1704, the control module (408) is configured to send a request comprising a currentangular position of the CPE (402) to the motor module (406). At 1706 and 1708,the motor module (406) is configured to receive the request and sends a currentposition including the azimuth angle and the zenith angle to the control module(408) based on the request. At 1710, the control module (408) is configured toreceive the current position including the azimuth angle and the zenith angle fromthe motor module (406).

[0084] At 1712, the control module (408) is configured to obtain the modemRF parameter. At 1714, the control module (408) is configured to determine aposition of the CPE (402) based on the modem RF parameter and the currentposition including the azimuth angle and the zenith angle. At 1716, the controlmodule (408) is configured to determine that the position of the CPE (402) is notsame as the current angular position. Upon determining that the position of the CPE(402) is not same as the current angular position then, at 1718, the control module(408) is configured to send the angular position command comprising the newposition of the CPE (402) to the motor module (406). Upon determining that theposition of the CPE (402) is same as the current angular position then, the controlmodule (408) performs the operations of 1712.

[0085] At 1720, the motor module (406) is configured to receive the angularposition command including the new position from the control module (408). At1722, the motor module (406) is configured to set the position of the CPE(402) based on the angular position command comprising the new position.

[0086] FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are example flow charts (1800 and 1900)illustrating operations of a device position determination in connection with theFIG. 17, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

[0087] Referring to the FIG. 18, the operations (1802-1822) are performedby the control module (408). At 1802, the control module (408) determines theAzimuth (X) angle. At 1804, the control module (408) determines whether theRSRP is greater than or equal to predefined threshold? The predefine thresholdvalue is an RSRP value above which, the signal coverage of the device is consideredgood (Usually - 80dBm) and the RSRP value of -105 dBm and below is consideredpoor coverage. The RSRP is a vital RF parameter that determines the RF signalcoverage of the device.

[0088] Upon determining that the RSRP is not greater than or equal to thepredefined threshold then, at 1806, the control module (408) determines that theprevious RSRP is equal to the current RSRP. At 1808, the control module (408)changes the Azimuth(X) angle position by a Delta (D), where Xn = X+(D) and X =Xn. Delta(D) is resolution of the single step of the rotation of motor.

[0089] At 1810, the control module (408) reads the modem RF parameters(by reading New_RSRP). At 1812, the control module (408) determines whetherNew_RSRP is greater than Old_RSRP. If the New_RSRP is not greater thanOld_RSRP then, at 1814, the control module (408) changes Azimuth(X) angleposition by a Delta(-2D), where Xn = X-(2D) and X = Xn. If the New_RSRP isgreater than Old_RSRP then, the control module (408) performs the operation of1804.

[0090] At 1816, the control module (408) determines whether New_RSRPis greater than Old_RSRP. If the New_RSRP is greater than Old_RSRP then, at1818, the control module (408) determines that RSRP is equal to new_RSRP. If theNew_RSRP is not greater than Old_RSRP then, at 1820, the control module (408)performs the Y Angle determination. At 1822, the control module (408) determinesthe new Azimuth and Zenith positions (Xn, Yn). Upon determining that the RSRPis greater than or equal to the predefined threshold then, at 1822, the control module(408) determines the new Azimuth and Zenith positions (Xn, Yn).

[0091] Referring to the FIG. 19, the operations (1802-1822) are performedby the control module (408). At 1902, the control module (408) determines theZenith / Altitude (Y) angle. At 1904, the control module (408) determines whetherthe RSRP is greater than or equal to predefined threshold? The predefine thresholdvalue is an RSRP value above which, the signal coverage of the device is consideredgood (Usually - 80dBm) and the RSRP value of -105 dBm and below is consideredpoor coverage. The RSRP is a vital RF parameter that determines the RF signalcoverage of the device.

[0092] Upon determining that the RSRP is not greater than or equal to thepredefined threshold then, at 1906, the control module (408) determines that theprevious RSRP is equal to the current RSRP. At 1908, the control module (408)changes the Zenith / Altitude (Y) angle position by a Delta (D), where Xn = X+(D)and X = Xn. Delta(D) is resolution of the single step of the rotation of motor.

[0093] At 1910, the control module (408) reads the modem RF parameters(by reading New_RSRP). At 1912, the control module (408) determines whetherNew_RSRP is greater than Old_RSRP. If the New_RSRP is not greater thanOld_RSRP then, at 1914, the control module (408) changes Zenith / Altitude (Y)angle position by a Delta(-2D), where Xn = X-(2D) and X = Xn. If the New_RSRPis greater than Old_RSRP then, the control module (408) performs the operation of1804.

[0094] At 1916, the control module (408) determines whether New_RSRPis greater than Old_RSRP. If the New_RSRP is greater than Old_RSRP then, at1918, the control module (408) determines that RSRP is equal to new_RSRP. If theNew_RSRP is not greater than Old_RSRP then, at 1920, the control module (408)performs the Y Angle determination. At 1922, the control module (408) determinesthe new Azimuth and Zenith positions (Xn, Yn). Upon determining that the RSRPis greater than or equal to the predefined threshold then, at 1922, the control module(408) determines the new Azimuth and Zenith positions (Xn, Yn).

[0095] FIG. 20a to FIG. 20d are example illustrations in which values ofRSRP and Angle (D) are used to explain the angle determination technique,according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

[0096] As shown in the FIG. 20a, the reset position is x=θ, y=Φ and RSRP= -130 dBm, so it is consider as an initial position. As shown in the FIG. 20b, thenew position is x=θ+30, y=Φ and RSRP = -140 dBm, so it is consider as a badposition. As shown in the FIG. 20c, the reset position is x= x=θ-30, y=Φ, and RSRP= -100 dBm, so it is consider as a good position. As shown in the FIG. 20d, the resetposition is x= θ-60, y=Φ and RSRP = -80 dBm, so it is consider as a best position.

[0097] FIG. 21 is another example illustration in which a system (400) formanages orientation of the CPE (402), according to embodiments as disclosedherein. The electronic device (500) authenticates the CPE (402) and establishes theconnection (e.g., Bluetooth connection or the like) between the CPE (402) and theelectronic device (500). After establishing the connection, the electronic device(500) sends the command (e.g., Bluetooth command or the like) to receive a signalstrength of the CPE (402). Based on the command, the electronic device (500)receives the response comprising the signal strength of the CPE (402). Based on theresponse, the electronic device (500) manages orientation of the CPE (402) byperforming at least one of driving the motor module (406) to rotate the CPE (402)to the orientation, driving a control module (408) to rotate at least one antennamodule of the CPE (402) to the orientation, and driving the motor module (406)and the control module (408) to the orientation.

[0098] FIG. 22 is an example flow chart illustrating a method forprioritizing and choosing a beam that uses lesser number of antenna elements,according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The configuration Item 'DegradeDelta' will be applied. The method prioritizes the choice of Antennas in the orderof 1H1V (Wider and low power), 2H2V (Moderate beam and moderate power) and4H4V (Sharper beam and High Power). The method will note the strongest beamselected by default beam selection algorithm and shifts to Wider beam selection andreads the resultant RSRP and if 'Degrade Delta' is in configured acceptable range,then stays on 1H1V selection. If Degrade Delta crosses the configured acceptablerange, then attempts for selection of Antenna for moderate beam. If Moderate beamselection also fails the criteria of Degrade Delta, then reverts to default strongestbeam selection. This method of applying reduced antenna elements, based onDegrade Delta will be applied only during strong signal condition. Threshold ofRSRP above which the method will be applied is configurable.

[0099] Referring to the FIG. 21, at 2102, the CPE (402) selects the beam.At 2104, the CPE (402) measures all beams (e.g., 1H1V, 2H2V, 4H4V). At 2106,the CPE (402) determines whether the strongest beam => -75 dBm? If the strongestbeam => -75 dBm? then, at 2108, the CPE (402) determines whether 1H1V is thestrongest beam? If the strongest beam is not -75 dBm? then, at 2110, the CPE (402)reports the RSRP value. If 1H1V is the strongest beam then, at 2112, the CPE (402)selects the 1H1V.

[00100] If 1H1V is not the strongest beam then, at 2114, the CPE (402)finds the degrade of 1H1V against the strong beam. At 2118, the CPE (402) reportsthe RSRP Value. At 2116, the CPE (402) determines whether the degrade <= Delta?If the degrade <= Delta then, at 2112, the CPE (402) selects the 1H1V.

[00101] If the degrade is not less that equal to delta then, at 2120, the CPE(402) determines whether the 2H2V is the strongest beam? If the 2H2V is thestrongest beam then, at 2122, the CPE (402) selects 2H2V. If the 2H2V is not thestrongest beam then, at 2124, the CPE (402) finds the degrade of 2H2V against thestrong beam.

[00102] At 2126, the CPE (402) determines whether the degrade <= Delta?If the degrade <= Delta then, at 2122, the CPE (402) selects 2H2V. If the degradenot <= Delta then, at 2130, the CPE (402) selects 4H4V. At 2130, the CPE (402)reports the RSRP value.

[00103] FIG. 23a is an example illustration (2300a) in which 1H1V widebeam coves lesser area, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. FIG. 23b isan example illustration (2300b) in which 1H1V slow thermal ramping is depicted,according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

[00104] Referring to the FIG. 23a and FIG. 23b, the method can be used toachieve 1H1V Antenna (Low power antenna from array) by auto tuning ofpositioning of CPE (402) so that the best Antenna configurations such as 1H1V (wide beam ) are selected, to apply low Tx Power and reduce Thermal impact. Thismethod is proposed to run in conditions of Low Throughput requirements, wherethe position can be adjusted accordingly to apply low power.

[00105] FIG. 24 shows various hardware components of the electronicdevice (500), according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The electronic device(500) can be, for example, but not limited to a laptop, a desktop computer, anotebook, a Device-to-Device (D2D) device, a vehicle to everything (V2X) device,a smartphone, a foldable phone, a smart TV, a tablet, an immersive device, and aninternet of things (IoT) device. In an embodiment, the electronic device (500)includes a processor (510), a communicator (520), a memory (530) and a CPEorientation managing controller (540). The processor (510) is coupled with thecommunicator (520), the memory (530), and the CPE orientation managingcontroller (540).

[00106] The CPE orientation managing controller (540) is configured toauthenticate the CPE (402). After authentication, the CPE orientation managingcontroller (540) is configured to establish a connection between the CPE (402) andthe electronic device (500). After establishing the connection between the CPE(402) and the electronic device (500), the CPE orientation managing controller(540) is configured to send the command to receive the signal strength of the CPE(402). Based on the command, the CPE orientation managing controller (540) isconfigured to receive the response comprising the signal strength of the CPE (402).Based on the response, the CPE orientation managing controller (540) is configuredto manage orientation of the CPE (402) by performing at least one of driving themotor module (406) to rotate the CPE (402) to the orientation, drive the controlmodule (408) to rotate at least one antenna module of the CPE (402) to theorientation, and driving the motor module (406) and the control module (408) tothe orientation.

[00107] The CPE orientation managing controller (540) is physicallyimplemented by analog or digital circuits such as logic gates, integrated circuits,microprocessors, microcontrollers, memory circuits, passive electroniccomponents, active electronic components, optical components, hardwired circuits,or the like, and may optionally be driven by firmware.

[00108] Further, the processor (510) is configured to execute instructionsstored in the memory (530) and to perform various processes. Various applicationsare stored in the memory (530). The communicator (520) is configured forcommunicating internally between internal hardware components and with externaldevices via one or more networks. The memory (530) also stores instructions to beexecuted by the processor (510). The memory (530) may include non-volatilestorage elements. Examples of such non-volatile storage elements may includemagnetic hard discs, optical discs, floppy discs, flash memories, or forms ofelectrically programmable memories (EPROM) or electrically erasable andprogrammable (EEPROM) memories. In addition, the memory (530) may, in someexamples, be considered a non-transitory storage medium. The term "nontransitory"may indicate that the storage medium is not embodied in a carrier waveor a propagated signal. However, the term "non-transitory" should not beinterpreted that the memory (530) is non-movable. In certain examples, a nontransitorystorage medium may store data that can, over time, change (e.g., inRandom Access Memory (RAM) or cache).

[00109] Further, at least one of the pluralities of modules / controller may beimplemented through the AI model using a data driven controller (not shown). Thedata driven controller can be a ML model based controller and AI model basedcontroller. A function associated with the AI model may be performed through thenon-volatile memory, the volatile memory, and the processor (510). The processor(510) may include one or a plurality of processors. At this time, one or a pluralityof processors may be a general purpose processor, such as a central processing unit(CPU), an application processor (AP), or the like, a graphics-only processing unitsuch as a graphics processing unit (GPU), a visual processing unit (VPU), and / oran AI-dedicated processor such as a neural processing unit (NPU).

[00110] The one or a plurality of processors control the processing of theinput data in accordance with a predefined operating rule or AI model stored in thenon-volatile memory and the volatile memory. The predefined operating rule orartificial intelligence model is provided through training or learning.

[00111] Here, being provided through learning means that a predefinedoperating rule or AI model of a desired characteristic is made by applying a learningalgorithm to a plurality of learning data. The learning may be performed in a deviceitself in which AI according to an embodiment is performed, and / o may beimplemented through a separate server / system.

[00112] The AI model may comprise of a plurality of neural network layers.Each layer has a plurality of weight values, and performs a layer operation throughcalculation of a previous layer and an operation of a plurality of weights. Examplesof neural networks include, but are not limited to, convolutional neural network(CNN), deep neural network (DNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restrictedBoltzmann Machine (RBM), deep belief network (DBN), bidirectional recurrentdeep neural network (BRDNN), generative adversarial networks (GAN), and deepQ-networks.

[00113] The learning algorithm is a method for training a predeterminedtarget device (for example, a robot) using a plurality of learning data to cause, allow,or control the target device to make a determination or prediction. Examples oflearning algorithms include, but are not limited to, supervised learning,unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning.

[00114] Although FIG. 24 shows various hardware components of theelectronic device (500) but it is to be understood that other embodiments are notlimited thereon. In other embodiments, the electronic device (500) may include lessor more number of components. Further, the labels or names of the components areused only for illustrative purpose and does not limit the scope of the invention. Oneor more components can be combined together to perform same or substantiallysimilar function in the electronic device (500).

[00115] FIG. 25 is a flow chart (2500) illustrating a method, implementedby the CPE, for managing orientation of the CPE (402), according to embodimentsas disclosed herein. The operations (2502-2506) are performed by the CPE (402).At 2502, the method includes detecting that the CPE (402) is in the first orientationand connected to the one or more first beam of the network element (600) and theelectronic device (500). At 2504, the method includes detecting the requirement forconnecting to the one or more second beam of the network element (600) and theelectronic device (500). At 2506, the method includes causing the CPE (402) toautomatically change to the second orientation for connecting to the second beam.

[00116] FIG. 26 is a flow chart (2600) illustrating a method, implementedby the electronic device (500), for managing orientation of the CPE (402),according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The operations (2602-2610) areperformed by the CPE orientation managing controller (540). At 2602, the methodincludes authenticating the CPE (402). At 2604, the method includes establishingthe connection between the CPE (402) and the electronic device (500). At 2606, themethod includes sending the command to receive the signal strength of the CPE(402). At 2608, the method includes receiving the response comprising the signalstrength of the CPE (402) based on the command. At 2610, the method includescausing to manage orientation of the CPE (402) based on the response.

[00117] In the patent disclosure, the motor module (410) performs theoperation for position the CPE (402) to receive the beam at the angle and thedirection of rotation, but it could be possible that other moving unit such as sensor,a magnetic based moving unit, a hall effect based conductive motion unit or the likealso used for position the CPE (402) to receive the beam at the angle and thedirection of rotation.

[00118] The various actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like in the flow charts(1700, 1800, 1900, 2200, 2500, and 2600) may be performed in the order presented,in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some of theactions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like may be omitted, added, modified, skipped,or the like without departing from the scope of the invention.

[00119] The embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented through atleast one software program running on at least one hardware device and performingnetwork management functions to control the elements.

[00120] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fullyreveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applyingcurrent knowledge, readily modify and / or adapt for various applications suchspecific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore,such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehendedwithin the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is tobe understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for thepurpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodimentsherein have been described in terms of at least one embodiment, those skilled in theart will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modificationwithin the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

Claims

1. A method for managing orientation of a consumer premise equipment (CPE) (402), the method comprising: detecting, by the CPE (402), that the CPE (402) is in a first orientation and connected to at least one first beam of at least one of a network element (600) and an electronic device (500); detecting, by the CPE (402), a requirement for connecting to at least one second beam of at least one of the network element (600) and the electronic device (500); and causing, by the CPE (402), the CPE (402) to automatically change to a second orientation for connecting to the at least one second beam.

2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein detecting, by the CPE (402), the requirement for connecting to the at least one second beam comprises: determining, by the CPE (402), at least one of a change in temperature of the CPE (402) and a data rate requirement of the CPE (402); identifying, by the CPE (402), the orientation of the second beam to control the determined change in the temperature of the CPE (402) and the determined data rate requirement; and rotating, by the CPE (402), a motor module (406) of the CPE (402) to the orientation to align with the at least one second beam.

3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein causing, by the CPE (402), the CPE (402) to automatically change to the second orientation for connecting to the at least one second beam comprises: performing, by the CPE (402), at least one of: driving a motor module (406) to rotate the CPE (402) to the second orientation, driving a control module (408) to rotate at least one antenna module of the CPE (402) to the second orientation, and driving the motor module (406) and the control module (408) to the second orientation.

4. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein a beam wider than the at least one first beam is selected as the at least one second beam upon detecting an increase in temperature above a pre-set threshold.

5. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein a beam narrower than the at least one first beam is selected as the at least one second beam on detecting an increase in the data rate requirement.

6. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein a narrower beam selected to ensure the temperature of the CPE (402) is maintained below the pre-set threshold.

7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first beam and the second beam comprises at least one of a wider beam and a narrower beam.

8. A system (400) for managing an orientation of a consumer premise equipment (CPE) (402), the system (400) comprising: a mounting pivot (412); at least one moving unit (410), wherein the at least one moving unit (410) is placed between the mounting pivot (412) and the CPE (402); at least one motor module (406); and at least one control module (408), wherein the at least one motor module (406) and the at least one control module (408) are comprised in the CPE (402), wherein the at least one control module (408) and the at least one motor module (406) is configured to position the CPE (402) to receive at least one beam at an angle and a direction of rotation.

9. The system (400) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one control module (408) and the at least one motor module (406) is configured to position the CPE (402) at the angle and the direction of rotation comprises: the control module (408) configured to send a request comprising a current angular position of the CPE (402) to the motor module (406); the motor module (406) configured to receive the request and sends a current position comprising at least one of an azimuth angle and a zenith angle to the control module (408) based on the request; the control module (408) configured to: receive the current position comprising at least one of the azimuth angle and the zenith angle from the motor module (406); obtain at least one of a modem radio frequency (RF) parameter; determine a position of the CPE (402) based on the at least one of the modem RF parameter and the current position comprising at least one of the azimuth angle and the zenith angle; determine that a position of the CPE (402) is not same as the current angular position; and send an angular position command comprising a new position of the CPE (402) to the motor module (406); the motor module (406) configured to: receive the angular position command comprising the new position from the control module (408); and set the position of the CPE (402) based on the angular position command comprising the new position.

10. The system (400) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the at least one azimuth angle is determined by: determining that a current Reference Signal Receive Power (RSRP) does not meet a predefined threshold; changing an azimuth angle position by a first single step of the rotation of the motor module (406); obtaining a new RSRP; determining that the new RSRP is greater than the current RSRP; changing an azimuth angle position by a second single step of the rotation of the motor module (406).

11. The system (400) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the at least one zenith angle is determined by: determining that a current Reference Signal Receive Power (RSRP) does not meet a predefined threshold; changing a zenith angle position by a first single step of the rotation of the motor module (406); obtaining a new RSRP; determining that the new RSRP is greater than the current RSRP; changing a zenith angle position by a second single step of the rotation of the motor module (406).

12. The system (400) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the control module (408) is configured to: monitor the orientation of the CPE (402) over a period of time using a machine learning module based on a usage pattern; store the orientation of the CPE (402); and automatically apply the orientation of the CPE (402) using the machine learning module.

13. The system (400) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one control module (408) and the at least one motor module (406) is configured to position the CPE (402) to receive at least one beam at an angle and a direction of rotation by: authenticating the CPE (402) by an electronic device (500); establishing a connection between the CPE (402) and the electronic device (500) by the electronic device (500); sending a command to receive a signal strength of the CPE (402) by the electronic device (500); receiving a response comprising the signal strength of the CPE (402) based on the command by the electronic device (500); and causing to manage orientation of the CPE (402) based on the response by the electronic device (500).

14. The system (400) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one moving unit (410) is embedded in the mounting pivot (412), wherein the at least one moving unit (410) comprises at least one of a motor module, a sensor, a magnetic based moving unit, a hall effect based conductive motion unit.

15. The system (400) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a power supply (414) is provided to at least one the CPE (402) and the at least one moving unit (410) using at least one port.

16. The system (400) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the system (400) comprises at least one gear (422) used for controlling rotation of the at least one moving unit (410).

17. The system (400) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one control module (408) and the at least one motor module (406) is configured to select at least one antenna comprising a low power.

18. The system (400) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one beam comprises a wider beam and a narrower beam.

19. A method for managing orientation of a consumer premise equipment (CPE) (402), the method comprising: authenticating, by an electronic device (500), the CPE (402); establishing, by the electronic device (500), a connection between the CPE (402) and the electronic device (500); sending, by the electronic device (500), a command to receive a signal strength of the CPE (402); receiving, by the electronic device (500), a response comprising the signal strength of the CPE (402) based on the command; and causing, by the electronic device (500), to manage orientation of the CPE (402) based on the response.

20. The method as claimed in claim 19, wherein causing, by the electronic device (500), to manage orientation of the CPE (402) based on the response comprises: performing, by the electronic device (500), at least one of: driving a motor module (406) to rotate the CPE (402) to the orientation, driving a control module (408) to rotate at least one antenna module of the CPE (402) to the orientation, and driving the motor module (406) and the control module (408) to the orientation.

21. An electronic device (500) for managing orientation of a consumer premise equipment (CPE) (402), the electronic device (500) comprising: a processor (510), a memory (530), and a CPE orientation managing controller (540), coupled with the processor (510) and the memory (530), configured to: authenticate the CPE (402); establish a connection between the CPE (402) and the electronic device (500); send a command to receive a signal strength of the CPE (402); receive a response comprising the signal strength of the CPE (402) based on the command; and manage orientation of the CPE (402) based on the response.

22. The electronic device (500) as claimed in claim 21, wherein manage orientation of the CPE (402) based on the response comprises: perform at least one of: drive a motor module (406) to rotate the CPE (402) to the orientation, drive a control module (408) to rotate at least one antenna module of the CPE (402) to the orientation, and drive the motor module (406) and the control module (408) to the orientation.