Integrated Terrestrial Non-Terrestrial Network Quality Checking System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack an efficient and accurate method for verifying the correct functioning of devices with both terrestrial and non-terrestrial communication capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a processing unit connected to terrestrial and non-terrestrial interfaces that acquires and checks communication quality data simultaneously or in parallel, allowing for efficient verification of device functionality across both network types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate testing systems are used for terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, then testing coverage is comprehensive, but system complexity and testing time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines terrestrial and non-terrestrial network testing capabilities into a single integrated testing system. The processing unit is configured to handle both terrestrial network data and non-terrestrial network data simultaneously, merging what were previously separate testing functions into one unified system, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive testing coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The testing system is designed with universal functionality to support multiple network types (terrestrial and non-terrestrial) through a single platform. The processing unit can acquire and evaluate data from different network types using the same hardware and software infrastructure, eliminating the need for separate specialized systems for each network type
2Use of energy by moving object
If sequential testing of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks is performed, then resource usage is optimized, but testing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processing unit is configured to acquire terrestrial network data and non-terrestrial network data in parallel simultaneously, enabling continuous testing operations without interruption. This parallel acquisition approach maintains optimal resource utilization while significantly reducing total testing time compared to sequential methods
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs parallel data acquisition for both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, which may consume more instantaneous resources but dramatically reduces overall testing time. This approach accepts higher momentary resource usage as a trade-off for achieving faster comprehensive testing
3Productivity
If multiple interfaces are integrated in one system, then testing efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
While integrating multiple interfaces, the system applies segmentation by separating the acquisition of terrestrial data and non-terrestrial data into distinct processing streams within the unified processing unit. This modular approach to data handling allows efficient parallel processing while maintaining manageable system complexity through organized functional separation
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AI summary
A system (10) for communication quality checking with respect to a device under test (11) using terrestrial and non-terrestrial communication networks is provided. Said system (10) comprises a processing unit (12), a terrestrial interface (13) being in communication with the processing unit (12), and a non-terrestrial interface (14) being in communication with the processing unit (12). The processing unit (12) is configured to acquire terrestrial data with respect to at least one communication between the device under test (11) and at least one terrestrial communication network with the aid of the terrestrial interface (13). Additionally, the processing unit (12) is configured to acquire non-terrestrial data with respect to at least one communication between the device under test (11) and at least one non-terrestrial communication network with the aid of the non-terrestrial interface (14). In further addition to this, the processing unit (12) is configured to check communication quality with respect to the device under test (11) based on the terrestrial data and the non-terrestrial data.