Antenna Angle Control Using Terminal Signal Quality Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for optimizing mobile communication base station networks require manual input and adjustment of antenna angles, which is time-consuming and inefficient, especially when measuring signal quality while the vehicle is stationary.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that utilize a communication unit to receive signal quality data from terminal devices, a signal quality calculation unit to determine necessary adjustments, and a rotation determination unit to direct a clamping device to adjust the antenna's rotation and tilting units based on measured signal quality, allowing for automated adjustments to achieve target signal quality values.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual input and adjustment of antenna angles is used, then signal quality measurement can be performed, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the antenna adjustment system automatically determines rotation directions and angles based on signal quality data from terminal devices, eliminating the need for manual angle input and adjustment operations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment process with an automated control system that uses communication units to receive signal quality data, calculates optimal angles, and controls rotation units to adjust antenna positions automatically
2Reliability
If vehicle movement is required for signal measurement, then signal quality can be measured, but measurement cannot be performed when vehicle is stationary
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by having communication units receive signal quality measurement data from terminal devices at different positions, use this feedback information to determine rotation directions and angles, and adjust antenna positions accordingly to maintain measurement capability regardless of vehicle movement state
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the measurement system dynamic by enabling it to adapt to different vehicle states (moving or stationary) through automated antenna adjustment based on real-time signal quality feedback from terminal devices
3Productivity
If automated adjustment system is implemented, then adjustment efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves multi-functionality by integrating signal quality measurement, rotation direction determination, rotation angle calculation, and antenna adjustment control into a single automated apparatus, allowing one system to perform multiple functions that would otherwise require separate devices
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for measuring signal quality of an antenna. The apparatus according to the present invention includes a communication unit configured to receive signal quality measurement data from a plurality of terminal devices disposed at predetermined positions within a network, a signal quality calculation unit configured to calculate a signal quality measurement value of an antenna based on the signal quality measurement data received from any one of the plurality of terminal devices, a rotation determination unit configured to compare a target signal quality value of the antenna with the calculated signal quality measurement value and determine a rotation direction and an angle of the antenna on the basis of a difference value between the target signal quality value and the signal quality measurement value, and a control unit configured to transmit an adjustment signal including information on the determined rotation direction and the determined angle of the antenna to a clamping device configured to adjust a rotation of the antenna.