Altitude-Based Drone Power Control in Wireless Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communications networks face challenges in managing devices at high altitudes, such as drones, due to uplink interference, hand-off issues, and power control difficulties, as these devices operate outside the conventional range of terrestrial networks and cause increased interference and resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system where drones periodically report their altitude to the network, allowing for customized power settings and operating parameters to be adjusted, using machine learning to mitigate interference and optimize network resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If drones are allowed to operate in wireless communications networks, then new applications and services are enabled, but uplink interference increases and network performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing altitude-specific power control parameters tailored to different operational zones. Drones operating at different altitudes (e.g., below 100m vs. above 100m) receive customized power settings and resource allocation, allowing the network to optimize performance and reduce interference for each local condition rather than applying uniform constraints across all drone operations.
2Device complexity
If conventional power control parameters are used for drones, then device complexity is reduced, but network performance and resource allocation efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic power control parameters that automatically adjust based on drone altitude and network conditions. The system transitions from static, conventional parameters to dynamic, context-aware parameters that adapt in real-time, enabling efficient resource allocation while maintaining manageable device complexity through automated adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key parameters including power control settings, altitude thresholds (e.g., 100m), and resource allocation configurations based on drone operational context. By modifying these parameters dynamically rather than using fixed conventional values, the system achieves improved network performance and resource efficiency without requiring complex device-side implementations.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If altitude-based management is implemented for drones, then uplink interference is reduced and network performance improves, but device complexity and system implementation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling drones to autonomously monitor their own altitude and automatically report it to the network using existing signaling mechanisms. The drone device itself performs the altitude measurement and inclusion in uplink messages without requiring additional external monitoring infrastructure, thereby reducing overall system complexity while achieving altitude-based interference management.
4Ease of operation
If standard wireless communication protocols are used for drones, then ease of operation is maintained, but hand-off issues and coverage problems occur at high altitudes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by implementing altitude-based hand-off preparation and prediction mechanisms. The network proactively identifies when a drone is approaching altitude thresholds that may trigger hand-off requirements and pre-configures appropriate parameters and resource allocations, ensuring smooth transitions before hand-off events occur rather than reacting to coverage failures after they happen.
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AI summary
Altitude based device management is provided herein. A method can comprise transmitting, by a mobile device comprising a processor, a signaling message to a network device of a wireless network. The signaling message can comprise first data indicating a device type of the mobile device and second data indicating a distance measurement of the mobile device with respect to a reference point. The method can also comprise implementing, by the mobile device, a first instruction related to a power setting and a second instruction related to an operating parameter. The first instruction and the second instruction can be received from the network device and can be based on the device type of the mobile device and the distance measurement of the mobile device.