3G Base Station Central Control for 2G Electric Regulating Antennas
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for controlling electric regulating antennas in 2G networks are costly and complex, involving high upgrade risks and maintenance challenges, especially when transitioning from ordinary antennas or integrating with 3G networks.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a central control system using 3G base station equipment to manage 2G network electric regulating antennas, which reduces the need for upgrading 2G base station hardware and simplifies maintenance by utilizing different frequency bands and similar modem functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If 2G base station equipment is updated to integrate electric regulating antenna control functions, then the antenna control capability is improved, but the development investment on 2G software is increased and hardware modification is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the control system into two independent parts: the existing 2G base station equipment handles radio communication, while a separate 3G base station equipment handles electric regulating antenna control. This segmentation avoids modifying the mature 2G equipment while enabling antenna control capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The 3G base station equipment is designed to perform multiple functions: it controls both 3G electric regulating antennas and 2G electric regulating antennas, and manages both 3G and 2G sector information. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate control systems for different network generations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hardware is upgraded by replacing the single board, then the antenna control function is added, but the cost is raised and product stability may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates antenna control functions from the 2G base station hardware by using independent 3G base station equipment. This avoids hardware modification of the proven 2G equipment, thereby maintaining product stability while adding antenna control functionality.
3Ease of operation
If an independent maintenance terminal is used to control electric regulating antennas, then the control flexibility is improved, but the maintenance complexity is increased and cost is further increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the antenna control function with the 3G base station equipment, which already has sector information and corresponds to sectors in the base station NodeB. This integration eliminates the need for independent maintenance terminals and simplifies the maintenance system.
Solution Approach 2:
The 3G base station equipment serves as a universal control platform that manages both 3G and 2G electric regulating antennas, eliminating the need for separate maintenance terminals for different network types and reducing overall system complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If 2G and 3G networks use different maintenance modes, then the network independence is maintained, but the cost is increased due to different maintenance modes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal maintenance system where the 3G base station equipment can control both 3G and 2G electric regulating antennas through a unified interface and protocol, eliminating the need for different maintenance modes while preserving network independence.
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AI summary
A method, a system, and an equipment for implementing the central control of a 2G network electric regulating antenna are disclosed. The embodiment of the method includes: receiving an ID of the electric regulating antenna to be controlled and a control command; determining the 2G network electric regulating antenna according to the ID; and sending the control command by a 3G base station equipment to the 2G network electric regulating antenna to control the 2G network electric regulating antenna. The embodiment of the system includes a control platform and a 3G base station equipment. The embodiment of the equipment includes a memory unit and a control unit.