Wireless Signal Monitoring With Drone Imaging for Anomaly Cause Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless signal monitoring methods in private networks are inefficient, costly, and lack accuracy, particularly in identifying the causes of signal anomalies.
Innovation Solution
A wireless signal monitoring method utilizing a mobile image pickup device, such as a drone, to patrol the network, take photos of areas with abnormal signals, and analyze the causes of signal abnormalities through image analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual inspection method is used, then detection flexibility is improved, but efficiency and cost are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical inspection with an automated monitoring system comprising fixed monitoring devices, mobile monitoring devices, and signal strength map generation. This substitution maintains detection flexibility through multiple monitoring approaches while dramatically improving efficiency by enabling continuous automated monitoring without human intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces signal strength maps as an intermediary tool that consolidates monitoring data from multiple sources (fixed and mobile devices). This intermediary enables comprehensive signal analysis and anomaly detection, improving both efficiency through automated processing and flexibility through multiple access methods for maintenance personnel.
2Reliability
If fixed monitoring devices are deployed, then real-time monitoring capability is improved, but deployment cost and flexibility are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the monitoring system into two distinct components: fixed monitoring devices for continuous real-time monitoring at critical locations, and mobile monitoring devices for flexible deployment and comprehensive coverage. This segmentation allows the system to achieve real-time monitoring capability where needed while maintaining deployment flexibility through the mobile component.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal monitoring system where both fixed and mobile devices can operate independently or together, and where signal strength maps serve multiple purposes (visualisation, anomaly detection, analysis). This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to different monitoring needs and deployment scenarios, improving flexibility while maintaining real-time capability.
3Ease of manufacture
If signal strength map monitoring method is used, then cost is reduced, but accuracy and anomaly cause identification are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple monitoring approaches (fixed monitoring devices, mobile monitoring devices, and signal strength map generation) into a unified system. This combination maintains the cost-effectiveness of signal strength maps while enhancing accuracy through the complementary data from fixed and mobile devices, enabling both affordable operation and precise anomaly detection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where monitoring data from fixed and mobile devices continuously updates signal strength maps, and where anomalies detected in maps trigger targeted investigations using the monitoring devices. This feedback loop improves accuracy by systematically following up on anomalies while maintaining cost-effectiveness through automated prioritization and focused resource allocation.
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AI summary
A wireless signal monitoring method is used in a private network field. A mobile image pickup device is used to patrol the private network field. If a wireless signal from a wireless terminal device is abnormal, the mobile image pickup device takes photos at a preset position in the private network field. Furthermore, after the cause of the wireless signal abnormality is analyzed, a warning signal is issued to notify that there is physical interference in the private network field.