Split Mode Antenna Array Power Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems require redundant equipment and increased power consumption when transitioning from 4G to 5G networks, leading to network complexity and real estate challenges due to the inability of 5G base stations to support backward compatibility with 4G protocols.
Innovation Solution
A split mode antenna array with two nodes, supplied by a common power source, dynamically allocates power between nodes to support simultaneous communication across different protocols, reducing the need for additional equipment and power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single antenna array uses a common power supply to support multiple protocols (4G and 5G), then device versatility and adaptability improve, but the system must dynamically manage power allocation to maintain reliability for each protocol
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic power allocation where the power supply to each node (4G and 5G) is continuously adjusted based on real-time network conditions, traffic demands, and signal quality metrics. This dynamic management ensures that each protocol receives adequate power to maintain reliable communication while allowing the system to adapt to changing operational requirements.
2Reliability
If redundant equipment is deployed to support both 4G and 5G protocols simultaneously, then communication reliability and service continuity improve, but device complexity and real estate requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes a single antenna array multi-functional by enabling it to support both 4G and 5G protocols simultaneously through dynamic power allocation. The same physical infrastructure (antenna elements, power supply, control system) serves multiple communication standards, eliminating the need for separate redundant equipment for each protocol while maintaining service continuity for both 4G and 5G devices.
3Productivity
If additional power supply capacity is provided to support multiple protocols, then communication coverage and throughput improve, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically changes power allocation parameters based on real-time network conditions, traffic demands, and protocol requirements. The system monitors signal quality, user density, and data throughput for each protocol and adjusts the power distribution accordingly, ensuring optimal power utilization that maintains high communication throughput while minimizing overall energy consumption.
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AI summary
Methods and systems are provided for dynamically adjusting the power supplied to each of a first node and a second node of an antenna array. The dynamic adjustment of power is based on one or more network factors, wherein the network factors may comprise device penetration, call failures, and connection drops experience between a plurality of user devices and each of the first node and the second node. The first node may communicate with user devices using a first protocol and the second node may communicate with user devices using a second protocol wherein the first protocol and the second protocol are different.