Cross-Network Antenna Analysis for Cellular Problem Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current automated monitoring systems in cellular communication networks fail to detect certain antenna-related problems that affect network performance, leading to issues such as interference and degraded user experience.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for analyzing antenna performance by comparing performance data from different network technologies served by the same base station site, identifying similar issues as indicators of potential antenna problems, and outputting indications for timely corrective actions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional automated monitoring systems are used to detect network problems, then the system complexity is low, but the detection precision for antenna-related problems is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring system segments the detection process by analyzing performance data from different network technologies (e.g., 4G, 5G) separately and then comparing results across segments. This segmentation enables targeted detection of antenna-related problems specific to each technology while maintaining overall system manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements multi-functionality by using a single monitoring framework that handles multiple network technologies simultaneously. The same base station site serves multiple technologies, and the monitoring system analyzes performance data across all these technologies to detect antenna problems universally, improving detection precision without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Reliability
If performance data from multiple network technologies is analyzed, then the detection reliability for antenna problems improves, but the data processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring performance data from multiple network technologies and comparing results against expected patterns. When anomalies are detected in one technology, the system cross-validates with data from other technologies, providing feedback that improves detection reliability while maintaining controlled processing complexity through systematic comparison protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system performs preliminary analysis of performance data by establishing baseline performance characteristics for each network technology before comparing actual measurements. This preliminary action prepares the data in a standardized format, making subsequent cross-technology comparison more efficient and reducing the overall data processing complexity while maintaining high detection reliability.
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AI summary
A computer implemented method of antenna analysis for a base station site of a communication network. The base station site serves at least a cell operating according to a first network technology and a cell operating according to a second network technology. The method comprises receiving (301), from the base station site, performance data related to the first network technology and performance data related to the second network technology; analyzing (302) the received performance data to check if the performance data indicates an antenna related performance problem; and outputting (304) an indication of an antenna problem responsive to detecting (303) an antenna related performance problem both in the performance data related to the first network technology and the performance data related to the second network technology.