Beacon Network Topology Construction via Signal Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for constructing and managing beacon networks are inefficient, requiring manual intervention to determine connection points for bridge nodes, which is time-consuming and ineffective.
Innovation Solution
A method where a terminal device collects and transmits beacon signal time, strength, and identification information to a management server, which determines connectability and decides on power adjustments or new device installations to connect beacon devices effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual checking of connection state is used to determine suitable positions for installing new beacon devices, then the administrator can control the network, but the process is time-consuming and ineffective
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device autonomously performs the task of collecting beacon signal information and determining suitable installation positions without requiring manual intervention from the administrator. The system serves itself by automatically analyzing signal strength, timing, and location data to propose optimal bridge node positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device continuously collects feedback information including beacon signal timing, signal strength, and location data, and transmits this to the administrator terminal. This feedback mechanism enables data-driven decision-making for network expansion without manual surveying.
2Productivity
If automatic determination of connectability is implemented using terminal device data, then the connection process is automated and efficiency is enhanced, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device acts as an intermediary between beacon devices and the administrator. It collects raw data from beacon devices, processes the information locally, and presents simplified recommendations to the administrator, reducing the complexity burden on the administrator while maintaining automation benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of physically checking connection states and determining suitable positions is replaced by an automated electronic system that uses signal analysis algorithms. The terminal device electronically measures beacon signal characteristics and automatically determines connectivity feasibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If beacon devices are connected based on signal strength and timing information, then the network can be dynamically optimized, but the measurement and determination process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device performs multiple functions: it measures beacon signal timing, calculates signal strength, determines location, and assesses connectivity feasibility. By consolidating these measurement functions into a single terminal device, the system avoids the complexity of multiple specialized measurement devices while achieving dynamic network optimization.
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AI summary
A beacon device connection method implemented by a beacon management server is provided. Also, a method for constructing a beacon network by connecting a plurality of beacon devices is provided. The beacon network construction method may be implemented by a master beacon connected with at least one slave beacon to control the slave beacon and connected with at least one neighboring master beacon or a beacon management server to exchange information.