Base Station Location Determination Using Signal Estimation

The patent applies preliminary action by performing signal strength estimation calculations for all candidate locations before actual measurements. The system calculates estimated received power values using propagation models and obstacle information in advance, then uses these estimates to identify and prioritize the most promising locations for actual measurement, thereby reducing the number of locations requiring time-consuming field measurements.

The patent uses copying by creating a virtual model of the measurement environment that includes obstacle distributions, propagation characteristics, and signal paths. This virtual model allows the system to simulate and estimate signal strengths at different locations without physical measurement, copying the essential characteristics of the real environment to guide actual measurement activities.

The patent reduces process complexity by performing preliminary filtering through estimation calculations. Before conducting actual measurements, the system evaluates all candidate locations using propagation models and obstacle data to rank them by expected performance. This preliminary action simplifies the subsequent measurement phase by focusing resources only on the top-ranked locations rather than comprehensively testing all possibilities.

The patent applies partial action by performing complete verification operations only at a subset of candidate locations rather than all locations. The estimation phase provides sufficient information to identify the most promising locations, so comprehensive measurements are performed only there, achieving adequate network performance verification without the excessive complexity of universal verification.

The patent maintains measurement precision despite reduced locations by performing preliminary estimation calculations that accurately predict signal strength at each candidate location. These calculations use propagation models, obstacle information, and geometric relationships to generate reliable estimates that guide the selection of measurement locations, ensuring that the reduced set of actual measurements still captures the optimal base station location with sufficient precision.

The patent uses the virtual model and estimation calculations as a copy of the measurement process to pre-evaluate all candidate locations. This virtual copying allows the system to identify locations where actual measurements are most valuable, ensuring that the reduced number of physical measurements are performed at locations that will provide the most accurate information for base station placement.