Antenna Array Emission Power Estimation With Representative Frequencies

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication devices face inaccuracies in estimating the power emitted from antenna arrays due to improper determination of representative frequencies, leading to increased transmission loss and power consumption.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for determining a plurality of representative frequencies using segmented linear regression analysis to generate ideal correction values, allowing for accurate interpolation and estimation of total emission power from antenna arrays.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If frequencies are increased to increase data transmission throughput, then data transmission throughput is improved, but transmission loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission throughputVSAvoidtransmission loss
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter of frequency selection by determining representative frequencies through segmented linear regression analysis. This allows the system to operate at higher frequencies for improved throughput while compensating for transmission loss through accurate power estimation and correction values specific to each frequency segment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If representative frequencies are not properly determined, then device complexity is reduced, but power estimation accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency determination complexityVSAvoidpower estimation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the frequency range into multiple segments and performing linear regression analysis separately for each segment. Representative frequencies are determined at segment boundaries, which simplifies the overall determination process while maintaining accurate power estimation across the entire frequency range.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary linear regression analysis to determine representative frequencies and correction values before actual power estimation is needed. These pre-calculated values are stored and reused, avoiding complex real-time calculations while ensuring accurate power estimation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If more representative frequencies are used to improve power estimation accuracy, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower estimation accuracyVSAvoidfrequency determination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the number of representative frequencies dynamic by adjusting the segmentation based on error thresholds. The system automatically determines the optimal number of segments and representative frequencies needed to achieve acceptable accuracy, avoiding both over-complication and insufficient precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250216428A1Representative frequencies determination for estimating emission power from antenna array
Publication Date: 2025.07.03 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An operating method of a representative frequency determination device determining a plurality of representative frequencies used by a communication device to estimate total emission power from an antenna array may be provided. The method may comprise generating, based on a first sample communication device corresponding to the communication device, an ideal correction value table including a plurality of ideal correction values respectively corresponding to a plurality of frequencies, and determining the plurality of representative frequencies such that errors of a plurality of interpolation correction values for the plurality of ideal correction values to be less than a first threshold error, wherein the plurality of interpolation correction values are generated by interpolating a first plurality of ideal correction values, among the plurality of ideal correction values, corresponding to the plurality of representative frequencies.