Downlink Power and Offset Visualization for 5G NR Cell Setup

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Solution Overview

Problem

Setting up wireless communication systems with modern standards like 5G New Radio is complex due to numerous interdependent communication parameters, requiring significant expertise and time.

Innovation Solution

A visualization method that processes and generates data to illustrate downlink signal power levels and offsets, assisting users in configuring valid communication settings through intuitive visual feedback and automatic parameter adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If flexible specifications with multiple communication parameters are used to fulfill different use cases, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex configuration process into distinct functional modules: parameter input interface, automatic calculation engine, and visualization display. Each module handles specific tasks independently, making the overall complex system manageable and user-friendly despite supporting multiple flexible specifications

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary processing system that automatically calculates and coordinates interdependent communication parameters. This intermediary layer shields users from the complexity of parameter interdependencies while maintaining full adaptability across different use cases

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple interdependent communication parameters are configured to support flexible specifications, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service by automatically calculating dependent parameters based on user inputs. When users configure certain communication parameters, the system autonomously determines related parameters, eliminating manual configuration complexity while preserving adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates real-time visualization feedback that displays the status and validity of configured parameters. This feedback mechanism guides users through the configuration process, making it easier to operate while maintaining support for flexible specifications across different use cases

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12464468B2Visualization method of visualizing downlink signal power levels and offsets in a wireless communication cell, testing method and measurement system

Publication Date: 2025.11.04 ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO KG

AI summary

A visualization method of visualizing downlink signal power levels and offsets in a wireless communication cell is described. The visualization method includes the following steps: processing a set of downlink communication parameters, wherein the set of downlink communication parameters includes downlink signal parameters of the wireless communication cell, wherein the downlink signal parameters relate to the wireless communication cell as a whole or to portions of the wireless communication cell; and generating visualization data based on the set of downlink communication parameters, wherein the visualization data includes information on a status of the wireless communication cell, and wherein the status relates to the validity of downlink signal power levels and offsets in the wireless communication cell.