UAV 3D Modeling for Telecommunications Site Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for maintaining and installing telecommunications equipment, particularly small cells and cell towers, are hazardous and costly due to the need for frequent tower climbs, leading to safety concerns and service disruptions.

Innovation Solution

The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and satellite data capture for 3D modeling and augmented reality systems to coordinate, prepare, and implement small cell installations without physical site visits, reducing the need for tower climbs and enhancing data accuracy and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If tower climbs are used to access small cells and cell sites, then installation and maintenance work can be performed, but safety risks and costs increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccess to cell sitesVSAvoidSafety risks

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary system comprising a base station, wireless communication interface, and processing system that mediates between ground-based operators and cell site equipment. This intermediary enables remote access and control of cell sites without requiring physical tower climbs, thereby eliminating safety risks while maintaining operational capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical tower climbs with a wireless communication-based system. Instead of mechanically accessing cell sites through tower climbs, the system uses wireless interfaces and processing systems to remotely interact with and maintain cell site equipment, substituting mechanical access with electronic communication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If tower climbs are performed for maintenance and installation, then work can be completed, but service disruptions occur and costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveInstallation efficiencyVSAvoidService disruption time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables preliminary configuration and testing of cell site equipment remotely through the wireless interface and processing system before any physical access is required. This allows installation and maintenance workflows to be prepared and validated in advance, reducing on-site time and preventing service disruptions when physical access is needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The intermediary processing system coordinates installation and maintenance activities by managing communication between ground-based operators and cell site equipment. This coordination enables efficient scheduling and execution of work, minimizing service disruptions and reducing overall time loss compared to traditional tower climb methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If traditional methods are used for site survey and planning, then physical inspection can be performed, but time and cost are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveSite survey accuracyVSAvoidSurvey time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical site survey methods with wireless communication-based data collection and processing. The system uses wireless interfaces to transmit and process site information remotely, eliminating the need for physical inspection while maintaining measurement precision and significantly reducing survey time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a virtual copy or representation of the cell site through wireless communication data collection. Instead of physically inspecting the site, the system collects and processes data to create a digital model that represents the site's characteristics, enabling accurate surveys without time-consuming physical presence.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS12030630B2Systems and methods for coordinating initiation, preparing, vetting, scheduling, constructing, and implementing a power plant implementation

Publication Date: 2024.07.09 ETAK SYSTEMS LLC

AI summary

A method for coordinating initiation of a power plant of a telecommunications site is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving construction plans and other project details for the power plant. The method also includes receiving data responsive to an initial site visit with the data representing field conditions of the telecommunications site, the data capture including one or more of photos and videos of existing infrastructure of the telecommunications site selected to receive and interface with the power plant. The method further includes generating one of a 360 degree view and a model of the existing infrastructure selected to receive and interface with the power plant. The method yet further includes ensuring the construction plans match the field conditions including the conditions of the existing infrastructure selected to receive and interface with the power plant and identifying any obstacles to the installation of the power plant.