Dynamic Threshold Waveform Detection for Mobile Terminal Testing

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a constant threshold to a time-varying threshold that adapts to the signal characteristics. The threshold is dynamically adjusted based on the measured signal power during on-periods and off-periods, allowing accurate waveform detection even when noise floor varies. This resolves the contradiction by making the threshold flexible rather than fixed, improving measurement precision while maintaining operational simplicity through automated adaptation.

The patent changes the threshold parameter from a constant value to a dynamically calculated value based on signal measurements. By measuring signal power during different periods and calculating thresholds that adapt to actual signal conditions, the system maintains detection simplicity while achieving high measurement precision under varying signal-to-noise ratios.

The patent uses dynamics by implementing variable gain control that adapts to signal strength. Instead of using a fixed high gain that causes saturation, the system dynamically adjusts the gain level based on measured signal conditions, ensuring optimal signal-to-noise ratio without exceeding the saturation point. This resolves the contradiction by making gain adjustment flexible and adaptive rather than static.

The patent applies feedback by using measured signal power information to control subsequent measurement parameters. The system measures signal characteristics, uses this information to calculate appropriate thresholds and adjust gain levels, and repeats the process. This feedback loop ensures high measurement precision while preventing saturation distortion, as the system continuously adapts based on actual signal conditions.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the measurement process into distinct on-period measurements and off-period measurements. By separating these measurement phases and using different threshold criteria for each, the system efficiently captures complete waveform information without unnecessary redundant measurements, resolving the contradiction between completeness and time efficiency.

The patent uses preliminary action by performing off-period measurements first to establish baseline threshold values before conducting on-period measurements. This preliminary measurement of noise floor characteristics allows for optimized subsequent measurements, reducing total measurement time while ensuring complete waveform capture with appropriate threshold settings for each phase.