Self-Planning Access Point with Integrated Backhaul
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless mobile broadband networks face high costs and complexity in infrastructure deployment and maintenance due to the need for separate transmission equipment and strategic tower placement, with limited capacity to support a large number of subscribers and prone to interference and capacity degradation.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of self-planning access points with integrated access and backhaul communication capabilities, utilizing smart antenna technologies and self-learning mechanisms to automatically configure RF parameters and interconnect with other nodes, reducing the need for external equipment and specialist installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional separate transmission equipment is used for access and backhaul networks, then network functionality is achieved, but deployment cost and equipment complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines access and backhaul transmission equipment into a single integrated base station unit. The base station includes both access points for mobile terminals and backhaul interfaces for wireless interconnection with other base stations, eliminating the need for separate transmission equipment and reducing deployment complexity while maintaining complete network functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The base station is designed as a universal device that performs multiple functions: it provides access service to mobile terminals via access points and simultaneously provides backhaul service to other base stations via wireless interfaces. This multi-functional design replaces the conventional requirement for separate dedicated equipment for each function
2Area of stationary object
If high power base station equipment is deployed to extend coverage range, then coverage area is maximized, but equipment cost increases and capacity for subscribers is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic sectorization where the base station can be divided into multiple sectors that can be independently activated. The system dynamically adjusts which sectors are active based on subscriber distribution and network conditions, allowing the network to extend coverage by activating additional sectors only when needed rather than requiring high power equipment for maximum coverage at all times
Solution Approach 2:
The base station is segmented into multiple sectors, each serving a specific geographic area. This segmentation allows the network to provide wide coverage by deploying multiple lower-power sector units rather than requiring expensive high-power equipment, while maintaining the ability to serve large areas through coordinated sector operation
3Productivity
If OFDM technology is used for backhaul transmission, then transmission efficiency is improved, but frequency diversity is lost and link reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the OFDM channel into multiple sub-channels or frequency bands, allowing independent transmission on each segment. This segmentation provides frequency diversity by enabling selective transmission on different frequency segments, so that if one segment experiences interference or fading, other segments can maintain communication while preserving the efficiency benefits of OFDM
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AI summary
A method for inserting an access point unit into a wireless telecommunications network, comprising: performing a self installation process in the access point unit, wherein during said self installation process, the access point unit automatically detects physical and RF layer parameters of access points around it, and selects its own physical and RF layer parameters according thereto, and/or performing a self-interconnection process in the access point unit wherein the access point unit contacts at least one feeder; and said feeder determines whether or not to permit connection of said access point unit to it.