System, apparatus, and method for the measurement, collection, and analysis of radio signals utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles
US9681320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/202
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method for the measurement, collection, and analysis of radio signals are provided. A transport host device, including an unmanned aerial vehicle, can transport a scanning device into desired locations for autonomously collecting radio data for a wireless network, thereby enabling the rapid interrogation and optimization the wireless network, including in locations and spatial areas where previously known systems and methods have been impractical or impossible.
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