OTA Antenna Meter App Caching Installation Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing OTA antenna installation tools are not intuitive and are cost-prohibitive, making it difficult for installation technicians to determine the optimal position and orientation of OTA antennas for effective signal reception.
Innovation Solution
The development of a meter app that facilitates the installation of OTA antennas by providing a user-friendly interface for pointing and peaking the antenna, storing installation information, and generating recommendations for optimal installation based on location-specific data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional OTA antenna installation tools are used, then installation functionality is provided, but the tools are not intuitive and are cost-prohibitive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex physical measurement and analysis tools with a mobile application that uses software-based signal analysis. The meter app utilizes the device's existing sensors and processing capabilities to perform antenna installation tasks, eliminating the need for expensive specialized equipment while maintaining functionality and improving ease of use through a user-friendly interface.
2Measurement precision
If existing OTA meters are used, then signal measurement is possible, but they are cost-prohibitive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a software copy of traditional measurement device functionality within a mobile application. By implementing signal analysis algorithms and measurement capabilities in software form rather than requiring dedicated hardware, the system achieves comparable measurement precision at significantly lower cost, utilizing the mobile device's existing processing power and sensors.
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive installation data collection is implemented, then installation recommendations can be generated, but data storage and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements location-specific data storage and processing, where installation data is organized and cached based on geographic location. By storing recommendations and measurement data associated with specific locations rather than maintaining all possible data universally, the system provides adaptable local recommendations while managing data storage requirements efficiently through spatial organization.
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AI summary
Disclosed is an over-the-air (OTA) antenna meter application (“meter app”) that wirelessly connects to an OTA antenna meter (“meter”) installed with an OTA antenna and presents information that facilitates a user in installing the OTA antenna at the premises of a customer. For example, the meter app can help the user in pointing and peaking the OTA antenna for one or more broadcast channels, e.g., those selected by the customer. The meter app can store installation information of the OTA antenna for various installations, which can be used in generating a recommendation of, or predicting, installation information for installing the OTA antenna at a specified address. The predicted installation information can include broadcast channels that would be available for reception at the specified address and their signal strength, a specific location of installation on the premises, or whether a pre-amplifier and/or filter is required.