Network Server Interference Pattern Analysis for Wireless Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional interference analysis solutions in wireless networks fail to provide a comprehensive view of different types of interference and affected cells, lacking the ability to identify interference types across the network, prioritize sources impacting large geographical regions, and track interference levels over time.
Innovation Solution
A network management server processes measurement data to detect and characterize signal patterns, allowing users to select and visualize interference types on an interactive map, enabling the tracking and prioritization of interference sources and their impact across the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional reporting systems report noise standard of one interfered cell at a time, then the system can identify interference at individual cells, but the system cannot provide global management of interference across the network
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines individual cell interference measurements into a unified global view by aggregating data from multiple cells and presenting it through a common interface that displays interference patterns across the entire network, enabling both local and global interference management
Solution Approach 2:
The reporting system is enhanced to serve multiple functions: it continues to provide individual cell interference reports while simultaneously providing global network-wide interference visualization, pattern recognition, and comprehensive management capabilities through the same system
2Loss of information
If the system tracks interference at individual cells, then detailed local interference information is available, but the system cannot prioritize interference sources impacting large geographical regions
Solution Approach 1:
The system adds a geographical dimension to interference tracking by displaying interference sources and affected cells on a map interface, enabling visualization of interference patterns across large geographical regions and facilitating prioritization based on spatial impact
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments interference information into different hierarchical levels: individual cell details, regional patterns, and network-wide overview, allowing users to navigate between detailed local information and broader geographical context as needed
3Device complexity
If conventional systems provide basic interference reports, then minimal necessary information is provided, but the system cannot classify specific types of repeating interferers or track interference levels over time
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of interference patterns by automatically detecting, classifying, and characterizing interferers based on their signal patterns, so that when users access the reports, the classification and tracking work is already completed, presenting complex information in an organized manner
Data Source
AI summary
There are provided methods and systems for effectively analyzing RF interference in wireless networks, such as LTE and NR standards compliant networks, to facilitate tracking, identification, location, and repair of interference sources in such networks. According to an embodiment, a network management server receives measurement data from a plurality of measurement devices in the network. The server processes the measurement data to detect interference of one or more of a plurality of signal pattern types in the network and to generate pattern characterization data that characterizes the detected signal patterns. The server receives a user selection of a signal pattern type and selects, in response to the user selection and for display to the user, pattern characterization data that characterizes signals of the selected signal pattern type.