Telecom Benchmarking With Master-Slave Handsets for Real-Time Surveys
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional benchmarking methods for in-building wireless networks are manual, time-consuming, costly, and lack real-time monitoring, making it difficult to identify and address network issues effectively.
Innovation Solution
An automated system using a master-slave device configuration with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity for capturing and syncing network parameters, enabling real-time monitoring and generating comprehensive benchmark reports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional manual benchmarking methods are used, then measurement accuracy can be maintained, but time consumption and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the benchmarking process into multiple independent measurement components that can be executed simultaneously by different devices. Multiple slave devices are deployed throughout the building to capture network parameters in parallel, transforming a sequential manual process into a parallel automated system that maintains measurement accuracy while dramatically reducing time consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement processes with automated electronic systems. Slave devices automatically capture network parameters such as signal strength, data rates, and call quality metrics without requiring technician intervention, eliminating the time-consuming manual measurement process while maintaining or improving measurement precision through consistent automated data collection
2Measurement precision
If traditional manual benchmarking is performed, then comprehensive network coverage can be assessed, but operational disruption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The slave devices are configured to automatically perform benchmarking measurements without requiring network technicians to physically traverse the building with specialized equipment. The system self-manages data collection, synchronization, and analysis, eliminating operational disruption to normal network services while maintaining comprehensive coverage assessment capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The slave devices serve multiple functions simultaneously - they act as both network measurement instruments and regular communication devices. This multi-functionality allows comprehensive network coverage assessment to be performed without requiring dedicated measurement equipment that would cause operational disruption, as the same devices used for normal communication also perform benchmarking
3Reliability
If in-building wireless solutions are deployed, then indoor coverage is improved, but deployment cost and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary benchmarking measurements using slave devices deployed throughout the building before actual infrastructure deployment. This preliminary assessment identifies specific coverage gaps and performance issues, allowing optimization of the deployment strategy to achieve better indoor coverage more quickly and cost-effectively by targeting only the areas that truly need improvement
4Reliability
If real-time monitoring is implemented, then network issues can be identified quickly, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The master device serves as an intermediary that centralizes the complexity of real-time monitoring. Slave devices simply capture and transmit local network parameters to the master device, which then synchronizes data from all slave devices and performs comprehensive analysis. This intermediary approach enables real-time monitoring capability while distributing system complexity in a manageable way, with the master device handling the complex coordination and analysis functions
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides system and method for indoor and outdoor benchmarking in telecom. The system includes a master handset and one or more slave handsets, connected through wireless technology such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, where the master handset creates a floor plan of the user premises and performs all measurements. The system generates a single benchmark report for all operators, saving time, costs, and engineer efforts. The report can be visualized on the survey dashboard, providing a comprehensive view of operators' network performance.