RF Coverage Map Synthesis Using Semantic GANs

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for generating radio-frequency (RF) coverage maps are labor-intensive, complex, and inefficient, especially in dynamic wireless environments and for new or varying network configurations.

Innovation Solution

The RADIANCE system uses a modified generative adversarial network (GAN) structure, incorporating a semantic map and a gradient-based loss function, to synthesize RF maps for new indoor scenarios and network configurations without the need for new data collection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional site surveying methods are used to collect RF data, then measurement accuracy is improved, but labor intensity and time consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveRF measurement accuracyVSAvoidTime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by training a GAN model offline using historical RF data and semantic maps. Once trained, the model can rapidly generate RF coverage maps for new scenarios without requiring actual field measurements, thus saving time while maintaining accuracy through the model's learned patterns of signal propagation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates synthetic copies of RF coverage maps using the trained GAN model. Instead of physically measuring every location, the system generates realistic RF map copies that replicate the characteristics of actual measurements, significantly reducing time consumption while preserving measurement accuracy through the model's training on real data distributions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Measurement precision

If traditional site surveying methods are used to collect RF data, then measurement accuracy is improved, but device complexity and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveRF measurement accuracyVSAvoidSystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The GAN model serves as an intermediary between semantic maps (building layouts, materials) and RF coverage maps. This intermediary learns the complex relationship between environment and signal propagation during training, allowing the system to generate accurate RF maps from simple semantic inputs without requiring complex measurement equipment or procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces the mechanical system of physical site surveying (engineers carrying equipment, manually measuring at reference points) with a computational system. The GAN model performs the measurement function through algorithms, substituting physical measurement devices and human operators with automated computational processes that reduce operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Measurement precision

If traditional site surveying methods are used to collect RF data, then coverage map accuracy is improved, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveCoverage map accuracyVSAvoidMap generation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary training of the GAN model once using comprehensive RF data, after which it can rapidly generate coverage maps for multiple scenarios. This preliminary action creates a reusable asset that maintains high accuracy while dramatically improving productivity for subsequent map generation tasks across different environments and configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The trained GAN model can rapidly generate multiple copies of RF coverage maps for different scenarios, building configurations, and network setups. This copying capability maintains the accuracy characteristics of the training data while enabling high-volume map generation, thus improving productivity without sacrificing coverage map accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

4Reliability

If traditional site surveying methods are used to collect RF data, then measurement reliability is improved, but adaptability to new scenarios decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveMeasurement reliabilityVSAvoidScenario adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The GAN model achieves universality by being trained on diverse RF data from multiple scenarios, building types, and environmental conditions. Once trained, it can generalize to new scenarios and configurations that were not explicitly seen during training, providing reliable predictions across varied situations without requiring re-measurement, thus improving both reliability and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system adapts to new scenarios by changing input parameters such as building geometry, material properties, frequency bands, and antenna configurations. The GAN model processes these varying parameters and generates appropriate RF coverage maps, maintaining measurement reliability through its learned understanding of signal propagation physics while achieving versatility across different operational conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250184875A1Systems and methods for radio-frequency adversarial deep-learning inference for automated network coverage estimation
Publication Date: 2025.06.05 THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIV OF ARIZONA
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AI summary

Example systems and methods for radio-frequency adversarial deep-learning inference for automated network coverage estimation include a generative adversarial network (GAN) based approach for synthesizing RF maps in indoor scenarios. In some examples, a semantic map is utilized—a high-level representation of the indoor environment to encode spatial relationships and attributes of objects within the environment and guide the radio frequency (RF) map generation process. A new gradient-based loss function is introduced that computes the magnitude and direction of change in RSS values from a point within the environment. Some examples incorporate this loss function along with the antenna pattern to capture signal propagation within a given indoor configuration and generate new patterns under new configuration, antenna (beam) pattern, and center frequency.