AR Wi-Fi Signal Mapping and Modification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in improving wireless signal strength within areas due to weak signal coverage, as they lack the necessary tools and information to effectively map and troubleshoot Wi-Fi signal strength, leading to reliance on customer service for solutions.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that map Wi-Fi signal strength by identifying electronic devices and interference sources within an area, determining signal strength at multiple points, and providing modifications to improve signal quality, such as reconfiguring routers or moving interference-emitting devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users rely on customer service for signal strength problems, then professional support is provided, but users lack autonomy and experience delay in resolution
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to independently map, analyze, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi signal strength issues through automated visualization and diagnostic tools, eliminating the need for customer service intervention and empowering users to resolve problems autonomously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual customer service interactions with an automated computer-based system that performs signal mapping, analysis, and diagnostic functions, substituting human-operated mechanical processes with automated computational methods
2Measurement precision
If comprehensive signal mapping is performed across an area, then detailed signal strength information is obtained, but the complexity of data collection and analysis increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces a computer as an intermediary that automatically performs signal strength measurements, data collection, and analysis functions, simplifying the complex tasks of comprehensive signal mapping while maintaining high measurement precision through automated processing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates visual representations (maps and graphs) that copy and represent the physical signal strength distribution across the area, allowing users to analyze complex signal patterns through simplified visual interfaces without directly handling the complexity of raw measurement data
3Area of stationary object
If multiple signal strength measurement points are established, then coverage area analysis is improved, but the time and resources required for measurement increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary automated signal strength measurements at multiple predetermined points across the coverage area, establishing comprehensive data collection before analysis begins, which reduces the time users would otherwise spend manually navigating and measuring each location
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual signal measurement processes with automated computer-based measurement and data collection systems that can simultaneously or sequentially measure signal strength at multiple points without requiring user presence or manual intervention at each location
Data Source
AI summary
A method includes identifying a location of at least on of a plurality of electronic devices within an area of interest. The method includes, based on at least the location of the at least one of the plurality of electronic devices, determining signal strength at a plurality of points within the area of interest. The method includes providing a modification of the area of interest to improve the signal strength at one of the plurality of points.