Antenna RET Unit RFID Data Carrier Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beam-shaping devices for mobile communications require complex data assignment and tuning processes between RET units and antennas, often leading to incorrect data assignment and increased downtime during retrofits or reinstallation.
Innovation Solution
The integration of an RFID data carrier on the antenna for permanent storage of antenna-type-specific and frequency-band-specific data, allowing for unidirectional and bidirectional communication between the RET unit and the RFID tag, enabling correct and efficient data reading and processing, even during retrofits or reinstallation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex data assignment and tuning processes are used between RET units and antennas, then beam shaping control can be achieved, but data assignment errors increase and downtime increases during retrofits or reinstallation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing antenna-specific configuration data and values in a database within the RET unit before the actual installation or retrofit. This allows the data to be automatically retrieved and assigned without manual intervention during the retrofit process, eliminating data assignment errors and reducing downtime significantly.
Solution Approach 2:
The RET unit performs self-service by automatically reading antenna-specific data from its internal database and configuring itself without requiring external manual data assignment. The system autonomously matches the antenna type and retrieves the corresponding configuration parameters, eliminating human error and accelerating the retrofit process.
2Ease of operation
If manual data assignment is performed during RET unit installation, then configuration can be achieved, but incorrect data assignment occurs and processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of data assignment with an automated electronic system. The RET unit automatically reads antenna identification information and retrieves corresponding configuration data from its database through electronic communication, eliminating manual data entry and its associated errors while simplifying the installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by having the RET unit read antenna-specific data, automatically match it with stored configuration parameters, and verify the assignment. This closed-loop process ensures correct data assignment without manual intervention and provides immediate confirmation of proper configuration.
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 solution ensures accurate and efficient data management, minimizing downtime by allowing correct assignment of frequency bands to RET sub-units and storing operating parameters, thus preventing data confusion and facilitating seamless integration of new RET units.
Implementation Method 1
an RFID transceiver antenna (25, 25') for sending and receiving signals for communication with the RFID data carrier (9)
Data Source
AI summary
An improved beam shape control device, and more particularly an improved antenna comprising a beam shape control device, is distinguished by the fact that the beam shape control device (RET, M-RET) comprises reading electronics with an RFID receiving antenna and/or writing electronics with an RFID transmitting antenna, by means of which antenna-specific data can be read from an RFID tag positioned in the region of the antenna.