Real-Time Network Parameter Feedback for Beam Blockage Recovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Providing adequate network coverage in environments is challenging due to transient and non-transient obstructions that block network beams, leading to inadequate coverage and potential data communication interruptions, which are difficult to address with traditional walk tests.
Innovation Solution
A network monitoring device continuously monitors data communication, analyzes communication information to detect blockages, and provides real-time feedback to adjust network parameters, enabling network stations to overcome blockages and maintain adequate coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional walk tests are used to detect blockages, then network coverage can be assessed, but the process is time-consuming and unreliable for real-time optimization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous feedback mechanisms where the network monitoring device receives communication information from network stations and UEs, analyzes it to detect blockages, and provides real-time feedback to adjust network parameters. This closed-loop feedback system enables continuous optimization without manual walk tests.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-monitoring and self-optimization by automatically analyzing communication information, detecting blockages, and adjusting network parameters without human intervention. The network stations and monitoring device work together to maintain optimal coverage autonomously.
2Area of stationary object
If network stations transmit beams to provide coverage, then adequate network coverage is achieved, but transient and non-transient obstructions can block beams and cause communication interruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of potential blockages by continuously monitoring communication information before complete communication failure occurs. This allows proactive adjustment of network parameters to prevent interruptions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of network parameters such as beam direction, gain, and frequency in response to detected blockages. The system adapts its operation in real-time to overcome transient obstructions and maintain communication reliability.
3Reliability
If real-time monitoring and adjustment of network parameters is implemented, then communication interruptions are prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network monitoring device performs multiple functions including receiving communication information, analyzing blockages, determining quality measures, and providing feedback. This multi-functional approach consolidates complexity into a single device rather than requiring separate systems for each function.
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AI summary
In some implementations, a network monitoring device may obtain communication information associated with data communication between the network station and a user equipment (UE). The network monitoring device may compute a location of the UE in an environment based on the communication information. The network monitoring device may determine a measure of quality associated with a coverage provided to the UE based on the location of the UE. The network monitoring device may provide, to the network station, real-time feedback information associated with adjusting one or more network parameters when the measure of quality associated with the coverage fails to satisfy a threshold quality level.