Dynamic VSWR Threshold Adjustment for Antenna Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing antenna performance monitoring systems rely on default threshold values for VSWR, which do not account for individual antenna setups, leading to inaccurate performance assessments and potential undetected issues.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and apparatus that dynamically adjust antenna performance parameter threshold values, such as VSWR, based on specific antenna configurations and loss calculations, allowing for individualized threshold settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If default threshold values are used for antenna performance monitoring, then the monitoring system is simple to implement, but the measurement precision and reliability of performance assessment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts the VSWR threshold parameter based on antenna-specific characteristics such as cable length, connector types, and frequency band. Instead of using a fixed default threshold, the system calculates an optimized threshold value that accounts for the specific antenna setup, thereby improving measurement precision while maintaining reasonable system complexity through automated calculations.
2Reliability
If antenna-specific threshold values are implemented, then the reliability of performance monitoring is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary calculations of the optimized VSWR threshold during the antenna setup phase, taking into account known parameters such as cable length, connector types, and frequency band. This preliminary action ensures that the correct threshold is established before monitoring begins, improving reliability without requiring complex real-time adjustments during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system automatically calculates and applies antenna-specific threshold values based on input parameters provided during setup. The system serves itself by performing the threshold optimization calculations without requiring manual intervention or complex external configuration, thereby improving reliability while keeping the system manageable.
3Measurement precision
If dynamic threshold adjustment is performed, then the detection accuracy of antenna issues is enhanced, but the loss of time for threshold configuration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system calculates the optimized VSWR threshold in advance during the antenna setup phase, before monitoring begins. By performing this configuration action preliminarily, the system avoids time-consuming adjustments during operation, thus improving issue detection accuracy without significantly impacting deployment time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual threshold configuration with automated calculation based on input parameters. Instead of requiring technicians to manually adjust thresholds, the system uses algorithms to compute optimized values automatically, reducing the time loss associated with configuration while maintaining high detection accuracy.
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AI summary
A computer implemented method of handling threshold value of an antenna performance parameter of an antenna of a telecommunication network. A default antenna performance parameter threshold value of the antenna is obtained (301); a second antenna performance parameter threshold value for the antenna is determined(303) based on the default antenna performance parameter threshold value and loss information related to the antenna, or based on gradually testing antenna performance parameter threshold values; and the second antenna performance parameter threshold value is taken (304) into use for the antenna.