Mobile Radio Device Signal Amplification for Network Compatibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional mobile radio repeaters are limited by network compatibility, fixed installation, and high costs, making them inflexible and ineffective in improving transmission and reception quality, especially in areas with poor signal conditions due to obstructions.

Innovation Solution

A mobile radio device that can amplify signals between a base station and other mobile devices based on test results derived from various parameters, including energy supply, reception level, and user inputs, allowing flexible operation and use across different networks and locations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional commercial repeaters are used to improve transmission and reception quality, then signal quality is improved in predefined areas, but the system loses flexibility due to permanent mounting requirements and network compatibility restrictions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission and reception qualityVSAvoidflexibility of placement and network compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile radio device is configured to perform multiple functions: it operates as a standard mobile device for communication while simultaneously functioning as a repeater when test results indicate poor signal quality. This universal design eliminates the need for dedicated repeater hardware and enables any mobile device to improve signal quality in its vicinity, resolving the contradiction between reliability improvement and adaptability maintenance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The repeater function is activated dynamically based on test results rather than being permanently fixed. The mobile radio device continuously evaluates signal quality parameters and only performs signal amplification when needed, allowing flexible adaptation to changing environmental conditions and network requirements, thus maintaining both reliability and versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If conventional repeaters are permanently mounted at predetermined locations to ensure signal coverage, then reception quality is improved in specific areas, but the system loses flexibility in responding to changing signal conditions and locations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereception qualityVSAvoidflexibility of deployment
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile radio device autonomously determines when and where signal amplification is needed by evaluating test results from its environment. It self-configures as a repeater without requiring permanent installation or manual configuration, allowing it to move freely and adapt to different locations while maintaining reception quality where needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If conventional repeaters are deployed to improve signal quality in areas with obstructions, then transmission quality is improved, but substantial costs are incurred for hardware procurement and installation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission qualityVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The invention utilizes existing mobile radio devices that users already possess instead of deploying expensive dedicated repeater hardware. These commonplace devices can temporarily serve as repeaters when needed, eliminating the need for substantial hardware investment while maintaining transmission quality in areas with signal obstructions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

4Reliability

If conventional repeaters are preconfigured for specific networks to ensure compatibility, then network reliability is improved, but the system loses versatility in supporting multiple network types

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork compatibilityVSAvoidnetwork type flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile radio device maintains its universal capability to communicate with multiple network types (GSM, 3G, 4G, 5G, etc.) while performing repeater functions. Since it is a standard mobile device, it inherently supports multiple networks and can adapt to different network types as needed, eliminating the need for network-specific repeater configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enhances transmission and reception quality by enabling flexible, network-independent signal amplification, addressing the limitations of conventional repeaters and improving communication in areas with poor signal conditions without the need for permanent installation or separate power supply.

Implementation Method 1

the mobile radio device is further configured such that, as a function of a test result, it amplifies or amplifies mobile radio signals between a base station and at least one further mobile radio device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSignal amplification:

Data Source

PatentUS11252580B2Mobile radio communication with improved transmission and reception quality
Publication Date: 2022.02.15 INST FUER RUNDFUNKTECHNIK GMBH
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AI summary

A mobile radio device, a base station, a transmitter network, a method, a software module, and a server for improving transmission and/or reception quality, wherein, according to a main aspect, a mobile radio device is proposed for communication in a mobile radio network, wherein the mobile radio device is configured such as to operate in a mobile radio network and to communicate by way of mobile radio signals which are allocated to the mobile radio device, wherein the mobile radio device is further configured in order, as a function of a test result, to amplify mobile radio signals between a base station and at least one further mobile radio device, in order to improve reception quality and/or transmission quality of the mobile radio signals.