Reflector Beam Direction Control Using Pre-Set Area Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reflectors in wireless communication systems require manual adjustment of altitude and angles, which is inconvenient and difficult, especially for those installed on buildings, due to the poor diffractive capability of Thz signals and the need for frequent maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for automatically adjusting the beam direction of a reflector using a database of optimized setting combinations, a communication module, a computing and processing module, and a control module to adjust the reflector's altitude and angles based on trigger signals from sensors or personnel, enabling remote control and optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual adjustment of reflector altitude and angles is used, then the system structure remains simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates and maintenance becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-calculates and stores optimized setting combinations (altitude and angle values) for multiple specified areas in a database before actual operation. When a trigger signal is received, the system simply retrieves the pre-computed optimal settings rather than performing real-time calculations or manual adjustments, thereby improving ease of operation without adding complex real-time processing capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically adjusts the reflector's altitude and angles by retrieving pre-computed optimized settings from the database based on trigger signals, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The reflector system serves itself by automatically navigating to optimal positions without human operation, improving ease of operation while maintaining relatively simple device architecture
2Reliability
If reflectors are installed on building tops or external walls, then signal coverage can be extended, but the ease of repair and adjustment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-computes and stores optimized altitude and angle settings for multiple specified areas in a database during the design phase. When deployment is needed, maintenance personnel simply need to input the target area information and the system automatically retrieves the pre-calculated optimal settings, eliminating the need for complex on-site adjustments and making maintenance feasible even from remote locations
Solution Approach 2:
The reflector system automatically adjusts its own altitude and angles based on retrieved optimized settings without requiring physical access to the device for manual adjustment. This self-adjustment capability enables remote maintenance and repair operations, allowing the reflector to be maintained even when installed in hard-to-reach locations like building tops or external walls
3Extent of automation
If automated adjustment system is implemented, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves automation by pre-computing optimized settings offline and storing them in a database. The automated adjustment process simply involves retrieving these pre-computed values based on area identifiers and transmitting control signals, avoiding the need for complex real-time calculation algorithms or sophisticated sensors while still achieving high automation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a database as an intermediary component that stores pre-computed optimized settings. This database acts as a mediator between the trigger signal input and the reflector control output, simplifying the automation logic by decoupling the complex optimization calculations (performed offline) from the real-time control operation, thereby achieving automation without proportionally increasing device complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables automatic adjustment of reflector settings to enhance signal intensity in specified areas, allowing for one-button operation and remote control, improving signal coverage and convenience in maintaining reflector systems.
Implementation Method 1
a reflector, used to reflect, refract, or transmit the incident waves of network signals to at least one of a plurality of specified areas
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AI summary
A system and a method for automatically adjusting a beam direction of a reflector are provided. The system includes: a reflector (12) for reflecting, refracting, or transmitting incident waves of network signals to a specified area; a database (13), storing optimized setting combinations for specified areas that include an altitude of the reflector (12) and angles thereof with respect to the specified area, making signals of the specified area have maximum intensity; a communication module (18), receiving a trigger signal; a computing and processing module (16), retrieving from the optimized setting combination for the specified area according to the area name of the trigger signal; and a control module (14), adjusting the altitude and angles of the reflector (12) according to the optimized setting combination. The disclosure can automatically detect a specified area needing network service and automatically adjust the reflector (12) for signal intensity enhancement.