Antenna Deployment Determination via Signal Strength Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for determining the number of antennas attached to wireless communication devices are costly and inefficient, often requiring additional hardware that may fail to accurately assess antenna attachment due to type or environmental variations.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that use a processing unit and data storage to transmit or receive radio signals through an antenna port, determining the connecting status based on signal strength indicators, allowing for software-based determination of antenna deployment without additional hardware.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a hardware component is used to determine antenna attachment, then the determination can be performed, but the hardware construction cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical hardware-based detection system with a software-based detection system. The processing unit executes detection algorithms that analyze signal characteristics (such as signal strength, impedance, or reflection coefficients) to determine antenna attachment status, eliminating the need for additional hardware components while maintaining determination accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication device uses its existing communication infrastructure (transmitters, receivers, and signal processing capabilities) to perform antenna attachment determination. The system leverages its own operational signals for self-diagnosis, eliminating the need for separate detection hardware by making the communication device serve its own detection needs
2Reliability
If a specific hardware device is used to determine antenna attachment, then the determination can be performed, but the determination accuracy decreases due to antenna types or external environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multiple detection parameters and signal characteristics (such as signal strength, impedance values, reflection coefficients, and phase information) to determine antenna attachment. By analyzing multiple parameters rather than relying on a single hardware signal, the system achieves higher accuracy across different antenna types and environmental conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The detection method dynamically adapts to different antenna types and environmental conditions by adjusting detection thresholds and algorithms based on real-time signal characteristics. The system can distinguish between attached and unattached antennas even when external factors vary, making the determination process flexible and accurate across diverse scenarios
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables cost-effective and accurate determination of antenna attachment, optimizing wireless communication by reducing hardware costs and improving reliability.
Implementation Method 1
performing transceiving a radio signal via the a first antenna port of the wireless communication device
Implementation Method 2
obtaining a first strength result corresponding to the radio signal transmitted or received via the first antenna port
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AI summary
A method of antenna deployment determination in a wireless communication device is disclosed. The method includes transceiving a radio signal via the a first antenna port of the wireless communication device, obtaining a first strength result corresponding to the radio signal transmitted or received via the first antenna port, and determining a connecting status of the first antenna port according to the first strength result.