Radio Network Channel Diagnosis for Interference and Line-of-Sight Blocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radio networks face challenges in maintaining reliable communication quality due to interference and line of sight blocking, particularly in industrial environments with moving components and reflective materials, leading to network downtime and high maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A method for operating a radio network that analyzes the quality of multiple channels and positions of devices to distinguish between interference and line of sight blocking, using artificial intelligence to dynamically adjust network configurations based on environmental conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If radio networks operate in industrial environments with moving components and reflective materials, then network coverage can be established, but communication quality degrades due to interference and line of sight blocking
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of radio channel qualities and positioning of devices before communication issues occur. By continuously monitoring channel quality indicators and device positions in advance, the system can predict potential interference or line of sight blocking scenarios and take preventive actions to maintain communication reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously detecting radio channel qualities, comparing them against threshold values, and adjusting network configuration accordingly. When degradation is detected, the system feeds back this information to modify transmission parameters, switch channels, or reposition devices to restore optimal communication quality.
2Reliability
If the network dynamically adjusts configuration to respond to changing conditions, then communication reliability improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system manages complexity by automatically changing key parameters such as transmission power, channel selection, and device positioning based on detected conditions. Rather than requiring complex manual reconfiguration, the system adjusts parameters dynamically according to predefined rules and thresholds, maintaining reliability while controlling operational complexity.
3Reliability
If manual monitoring and maintenance of radio network quality is performed, then communication reliability can be maintained, but loss of time and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-monitoring and self-diagnosis by automatically detecting radio channel qualities, identifying degradation causes, and executing corrective actions without human intervention. This self-service capability eliminates the need for manual monitoring and reduces maintenance time while maintaining communication reliability through continuous autonomous operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A device and a method of operating a radio network (100), the method comprising detecting a quality of a first radio channel that connects a first device (104) to the radio network, detecting a quality of a second radio channel that connects a second device (106) to the radio network, detecting a quality of a third radio channel that connects a third device (108, . . . , 116) to the radio network (100), detecting which of a plurality of access points (102, 118) of the radio network (100) provides access to the radio network (100) for the first device (104), the second device (106) and the third device (108, . . . , 116), detecting a cause of a degradation of the quality of at least one of the radio channels in particular an interference or a line of sight blocking depending on the first position, the second position, the third position, the quality of the first radio channel, the quality of the second radio channel and the quality of the third radio channel and depending on which access point (102, 118) of the radio network (100) provides access to the radio network (100) for the first device (104), the second device (104) and the third device (106, . . . , 116).