Method for locating antenna problems in a cellular communications network
US6360094B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W16/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for creating and using a database containing automated measurements to pin point cell sites and sectors with antenna-related problems are disclosed. Each base station in a wireless communications network is equipped with a site test mobile (“STM”) connected to the antenna(s) for the cell site. A database contains information regarding the location (latitude and longitude) of every cell site, or base station, and the design type, orientation, patterns (vertical and horizontal), and gain for every antenna in the network by sector. Automated measurements of various transmission parameters are periodically taken using the respective STMs and compared with calibration data stored in the database to determine the location and type of antenna problems that exist in the network.
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