Remote Control Signal Processing Circuit for Antenna Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing signal amplification devices near antennas are difficult to access for repair or parameter adjustments, as they have fixed parameters and are typically located outside buildings, limiting flexibility and convenience.

Innovation Solution

A device with a circuit arrangement housed in a removable unit, featuring adjustable filters and amplifiers that can be controlled remotely via a connecting cable or wirelessly, allowing for flexible configuration of signal parameters such as frequency, bandwidth, and amplification, enabling easy modification of signal settings regardless of location.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the device is placed outside the building near the antenna, then signal quality is improved, but accessibility for repair and parameter adjustment deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal qualityVSAvoidaccessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into two separate parts: a signal processing unit placed near the antenna outside the building, and a control unit placed inside the building. The signal processing unit contains the amplifier and filter components for signal processing, while the control unit houses the control interface and parameter adjustment mechanisms. These units are connected via a communication interface, allowing the control unit to remotely adjust parameters of the signal processing unit without requiring physical access to the outdoor location.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If the device has fixed parameters, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different signal conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidparameter adjustability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates dynamically adjustable parameters including variable gain amplification,可调 bandwidth filtering, and adjustable center frequency. The control unit provides an interface for users to modify these parameters based on specific signal conditions and requirements. The system can adapt its characteristics in real-time to optimize performance for different broadcasting standards, signal strengths, and interference conditions without requiring hardware changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If parameter adjustment requires physical access to the antenna location, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol structureVSAvoidparameter adjustment convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A communication interface acts as an intermediary between the control unit (inside the building) and the signal processing unit (outside near the antenna). This interface transmits control signals and parameter settings wirelessly or via wired connection, allowing users to adjust device parameters from a convenient location without needing to physically access the outdoor antenna location. The intermediary enables remote configuration while maintaining the signal processing functionality at the optimal location near the antenna.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP2166673B1Device with a ciruit for processing telecommunication signals
Publication Date: 2018.11.14 TELEVES
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AI summary

The invention relates to a device with a circuit arrangement for processing telecommunications signals for at least one receiving antenna on a building or on a freestanding antenna mast, wherein the device is arranged in the immediate vicinity of the receiving antenna and wherein the circuit arrangement comprises at least one filter and one amplifier. According to the invention, the circuit arrangement comprises circuit components (1, 2, 3) with which parameters of received or to-be-received telecommunications signals are modified, and the circuit arrangement is connected to a remote control device (8).