Radio Interference Detection Through Current-Cell Frequency Scanning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing radio interference detection methods in vehicles consume excessive time, leading to delayed reporting of interference and compromised security in vehicle anti-theft systems.

Innovation Solution

Prioritize scanning of available frequencies using broadcast channel information to measure signal strength and noise ratio, reducing unnecessary frequency scanning and accelerating detection by focusing on the current cell's available frequencies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If all frequencies in a corresponding network standard are scanned to determine radio interference, then measurement precision is improved, but detection time increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterference detection accuracyVSAvoiddetection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the frequency scanning process into two parts: first scanning only the available frequencies of the current cell, and if no interference is detected, then scanning other frequencies. This segmentation reduces the initial scanning scope while maintaining comprehensive detection capability, thereby reducing detection time without sacrificing measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary action by obtaining and scanning the available frequencies of the current cell before scanning other frequencies. This preliminary scanning of the most relevant frequencies allows for quick interference detection in the primary operating band, reducing the overall detection time while maintaining accuracy for the most critical frequencies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If all frequencies are scanned to ensure comprehensive interference detection, then reliability is improved, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterference detection reliabilityVSAvoiddetection speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the detection process into a primary detection phase (scanning available frequencies of current cell) and a secondary detection phase (scanning other frequencies if needed). This segmentation improves productivity by focusing resources on the most relevant frequencies first, while maintaining reliability through the option to perform comprehensive scanning if interference is not detected in the primary phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by scanning only the necessary subset of frequencies (available frequencies of current cell) under normal conditions, rather than scanning all frequencies. This partial scanning approach maintains sufficient detection reliability for the primary operating band while significantly improving detection speed and productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Speed

If the scanning scope is reduced to only available frequencies of current cell, then detection speed is improved, but measurement precision may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection speedVSAvoidfrequency coverage
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the frequency set into available frequencies of the current cell (primary scanning target) and other frequencies (secondary scanning target). This segmentation enables fast detection of interference in the primary operating band while preserving the capability to detect interference in other frequencies if needed, thus balancing detection speed and measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary scanning of the available frequencies of the current cell, which are the most critical for operation. This preliminary action on the most important frequencies achieves high detection speed for the primary operating band while maintaining the option to perform additional scanning for comprehensive frequency coverage if interference is not detected initially.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enhances detection speed, allowing for rapid interference detection and reporting within approximately 1 second, thereby improving vehicle security and responsiveness of anti-theft systems.

Implementation Method 1

signal strength of the available frequency of the current cell is scanned preferentially to determine whether there is radio interference

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSignal strength measurement:

Implementation Method 2

signal strength and noise ratio of received signals on the available frequency are measured

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNoise ratio measurement:

Data Source

PatentEP3840456B1Radio interference detection method and device
Publication Date: 2025.09.24 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application relates to a radio interference detection method. The method includes: obtaining an available frequency configured for a current cell; measuring signal information of a signal received on the available frequency; and determining, based on the signal information of the signal, whether there is radio interference. The available frequency is obtained based on information about a broadcast channel, and signal strength of the available frequency of the current cell is preferentially scanned, to determine whether there is radio interference. If there is interference on the available frequency of the current cell, corresponding processing can be performed quickly. Because a relatively small quantity of frequencies are scanned preferentially, an effective interference detection speed can be increased quickly.