Antenna Configuration Import via Digital Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual insertion of antenna configurations into test and measurement systems is cumbersome and error-prone, especially in high-volume testing environments, leading to inaccuracies in wireless communication device testing.
Innovation Solution
An automatic method and system for importing antenna configurations using digital data processing, including image and pattern recognition algorithms to extract and store configuration information, enabling accurate and flexible routing of test signals to device antennas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual insertion of antenna configuration is performed, then the TM system can obtain antenna configuration data, but the process becomes cumbersome and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The TM system automatically extracts antenna configuration data from images using OCR and pattern recognition algorithms, eliminating the need for manual data entry. The system serves itself by autonomously processing configuration images, converting them to structured data, and populating the antenna configuration database without human intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of data entry with an automated optical and digital processing system. OCR technology converts optical text from configuration images into machine-readable data, which is then processed by pattern recognition algorithms to extract antenna parameters, substituting human manual operations with automated computational processes.
2Productivity
If manual insertion of antenna configuration is performed, then configuration data can be entered, but the process is time-consuming and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary automated extraction and validation of antenna configuration data from images before actual testing begins. By pre-processing configuration data using OCR and pattern recognition, the system prepares structured antenna parameter data in advance, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual entry during the testing process and thereby increasing overall productivity.
3Reliability
If automatic extraction from image data is implemented, then accuracy and flexibility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer between the input image data and the antenna configuration database. This intermediary layer includes OCR modules that convert optical text to machine-readable format, and pattern recognition algorithms that extract antenna parameters. This modular intermediary structure manages system complexity by breaking down the extraction process into discrete, manageable functional blocks.
Data Source
AI summary
A method is provided for importing at least one antenna configuration for a device under test (DUT) into a test and measurement (TM) system. The method is performed by the TM system and comprises the steps of receiving data comprising antenna configuration information related to the DUT, extracting the at least one antenna configuration for the DUT from the antenna configuration information in the data in a digital domain, and storing the extracted antenna configuration into settings of the TM system.