Virtualized site survey systems and methods for cell sites
US9704292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W16/225
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A virtual site survey method at a cell site utilizing three-dimensional (3D) models for remote performance includes obtaining a plurality of photographs of a cell site comprising one or more of a cell tower and one or more buildings and interiors thereof; subsequent to the obtaining, processing the plurality of photographs to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the cell site based on one or more objects of interest in the plurality of photographs; and remotely performing a site survey of the cell site utilizing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the 3D model to collect and obtain information about the cell site, the cell tower, the one or more buildings, and the interiors thereof.
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