Narrow Beam Mesh Network Topography Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems fail to adequately address signal inhibition, channel interference, and dynamic network adjustments in real-world environments, requiring complex analysis and resulting in inefficiencies and high costs.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of narrow beam mesh networks that utilize topography data and line of sight analysis to optimize access point placement and adjust communication signals dynamically, accounting for signal inhibitors and customer premises devices, through the use of processors and computer-executable code to identify and adjust communication paths and device orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If broad-range signals are used for wireless communication, then coverage area is improved, but channel interference and signal inhibition increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless communication signal into multiple narrow beams instead of using a single broad-range signal. Each narrow beam is directed toward specific customer premises devices, providing targeted coverage while minimizing interference with other channels and access points. This segmentation approach maintains adequate coverage area while reducing the harmful effects of broad-range signals.
2Reliability
If manual analysis and adjustment of network configurations are performed, then network performance can be optimized, but time and cost requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through automated systems that perform network analysis, beam formation, and configuration adjustments without requiring manual human intervention. The system automatically analyzes topography data, identifies optimal beam directions, and adjusts access point configurations to maintain optimal network performance, thereby eliminating the time and cost associated with manual analysis while preserving reliability.
3Device complexity
If static network configurations are used, then system complexity is reduced, but adaptability to real-world environmental changes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the network configuration to adapt automatically to changing environmental conditions. The system continuously monitors topography data and signal characteristics, then dynamically adjusts beam directions and access point configurations in response to detected changes such as new obstacles or environmental factors, thereby maintaining adaptability without significantly increasing system complexity.
4Object-generated harmful factors
If narrow beam communication signals are implemented, then channel interference is reduced, but signal coverage area decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional broad-range signal propagation to three-dimensional narrow beam formation. By utilizing vertical and angular dimensions to create directed beams, the system achieves precise signal targeting that reduces interference while maintaining effective coverage area through spatial diversity. Multiple narrow beams can cover the same geographic area with reduced mutual interference compared to a single broad signal.
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AI summary
Methods, apparatuses, and systems relating to narrow beam communications and wireless networking are disclosed. Exemplary methods for wireless networking and communications may include identifying a geographic area, receiving topography data related to the geographic area, analyzing the topography data, identifying a first line of sight path related to a first access point location and one or more customer premises device locations based at least in part on the analyzing, and identifying a second line of sight path based at least in part on a predetermined amount.