Multi-Directional Antenna Coverage Control via Power Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communications networks face challenges in controlling coverage areas after disruptions, such as changes in signal power or interference, which can lead to lost coverage or unwanted overlap, affecting network performance and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a multi-directional antenna with configurable signal transmitters and a control server that detects disruptions and adjusts power levels to modify coverage areas, either increasing or decreasing coverage to recapture lost areas or reduce interference, by communicating with base stations and radios to manage signal footprints.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If power supplied to multi-directional antenna is increased to recapture lost coverage area, then coverage area is improved, but interference with other base stations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes the power parameter of the antenna signal transmitters based on detected disruptions. When a disruption is detected that alters the coverage footprint, the control server adjusts the power level to recapture lost coverage while monitoring for interference conditions, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining coverage area and preventing harmful interference.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If power supplied to multi-directional antenna is decreased to reduce interference, then interference is reduced, but coverage area is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The control server dynamically adjusts the power parameter downward when interference conditions are detected, reducing the coverage area temporarily to eliminate harmful interference with other base stations, thus resolving the contradiction between minimizing interference and maintaining adequate coverage.
3Stability of the object's composition
If control signal is maintained after disruption, then system stability is maintained, but coverage footprint becomes suboptimal
Solution Approach 1:
The control server implements a feedback mechanism that continuously monitors the coverage footprint and detects disruptions. When a disruption is detected, the system sends adjusted control signals to modify the antenna operation, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining system stability and achieving optimal coverage footprint by adapting to changed conditions.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for controlling coverage in a wireless communications network after a disruption in a control signal provided to a multi-directional antenna are provided. The system may detect that a disruption has occurred in the control signal, causing the antenna to broadcast in a different mode and leading to a change in the coverage area. The change in the coverage area may cause user devices to experience a drop in coverage or to experience interference from multiple, overlapping coverage areas. In embodiments, the system increases or decreases the power provided to the antenna to control the coverage area and/or limit interference, in order to compensate for the disruption.