Repeater System Automatic Configuration via Base Station Signaling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing repeater systems are not suitable for newer wireless air interface standards like 5G NR, requiring manual and time-consuming configuration updates, which leads to inefficiencies and potential disruptions in wireless services.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for automatically configuring a repeater system by receiving downlink signals from base stations, determining configuration parameters, and establishing two-way communication to align settings with base station configurations, allowing the repeater to operate efficiently with 5G NR standards.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual configuration updates are performed on repeater systems, then configuration accuracy can be ensured, but time consumption and service disruptions increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration accuracyVSAvoidconfiguration time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The repeater system automatically obtains configuration parameters by receiving downlink signals from the base station, extracting configuration information, and configuring itself without manual intervention. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual configuration updates while ensuring accurate parameter acquisition, thereby resolving the contradiction between configuration accuracy and time consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system establishes two-way communication between the repeater and base station, where the repeater receives downlink signals containing configuration parameters and provides feedback through uplink signals. This feedback loop enables automatic configuration updates synchronized with base station changes, reducing both configuration time and service disruptions while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If repeater systems are designed for existing wireless standards, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to newer standards like 5G NR is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidstandard compatibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The repeater system is designed with universal configuration capabilities that allow it to operate with multiple wireless standards (4G LTE, 5G NR, and future standards). By automatically acquiring configuration parameters from the base station rather than having standard-specific hardcoding, the system achieves multi-functionality without proportionally increasing complexity, resolving the contradiction between device complexity and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs dynamic configuration parameters that can be updated in real-time based on the wireless standard and base station settings. Rather than static, standard-specific configurations, the repeater dynamically adapts its parameters through automatic acquisition from downlink signals, enabling flexibility across different standards while maintaining manageable system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If automatic configuration is implemented, then service continuity is improved, but configuration parameter accuracy may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice continuityVSAvoidparameter accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The automatic configuration process uses feedback mechanisms where the repeater receives downlink signals containing configuration parameters, validates them, and confirms proper configuration through uplink communication with the base station. This feedback loop ensures that automatic configuration maintains parameter accuracy while achieving service continuity, resolving the contradiction between productivity and precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces manual configuration mechanisms with automated signal processing and parameter extraction from downlink signals. By substituting manual operations with automated electronic configuration based on received signals, the system achieves both service continuity through rapid reconfiguration and parameter accuracy through direct extraction from base station transmissions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20240039614A1Configuring a repeater system according to configuration of base station

Publication Date: 2024.02.01 OUTDOOR WIRELESS NETWORKS LLC

AI summary

The present disclosure describes various techniques of automatically configuring a repeater system. In one embodiment, the techniques of present disclosure configure the repeater system as a dummy user equipment and connect to a cell served by a base station coupled to the repeater system and establish two-way communication between the repeater system and the base station for determining one or more signaling parameters related to the configuration of the base station. In another non-limiting embodiment, the techniques of the present disclosure operate the repeater system in a listener only mode and perform various signal processing/calculations to determine the one or more signaling parameters related to the configuration of the base station. Once the one or more signaling parameters are determined, the techniques of the present disclosure may configure the repeater system based at least in part on the one or more signaling parameters.