Capacity optimization sub-system for distributed antenna system
First Claim
1. A capacity optimization sub-system for distributing capacity in a distributed antenna system, the capacity optimization sub-system comprising:
- a switch matrix having a plurality of switches, the switch matrix configured to receive a plurality of sectors from a plurality of base stations and to route the plurality of sectors to a plurality of coverage zones, wherein the switch matrix is communicatively coupled to a plurality of remote antenna units providing service to the plurality of coverage zones;
wherein the switch matrix is configured to enable one or more switches of the plurality of switches to be adjusted, wherein adjusting the one or more switches of the plurality of switches redistributes capacity of at least one base station of the plurality of base stations among the plurality of coverage zones;
wherein the capacity optimization sub-system is configured to be operated in a manual control mode.
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Abstract
Certain aspects are directed to a capacity optimization sub-system for a distributed antenna system. The capacity optimization sub-system includes a switch matrix and a controller. The switch matrix includes variable attenuators and switches. The switch matrix can receive sectors from base stations. The switch matrix can provide the sectors to coverage zones. The controller can communicate with the switch matrix. The controller can determine that a number of wireless devices in one or more of the coverage zones is outside a specified range of threshold traffic levels. In response to determining that the number of wireless devices is outside the specified range of threshold traffic levels, the controller can configure one or more of the variable attenuators and corresponding switches to redistribute capacity among the coverage zones by, for example, increasing and/or decreasing capacity in one or more of the coverage zones.
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1. A capacity optimization sub-system for distributing capacity in a distributed antenna system, the capacity optimization sub-system comprising:
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a switch matrix having a plurality of switches, the switch matrix configured to receive a plurality of sectors from a plurality of base stations and to route the plurality of sectors to a plurality of coverage zones, wherein the switch matrix is communicatively coupled to a plurality of remote antenna units providing service to the plurality of coverage zones; wherein the switch matrix is configured to enable one or more switches of the plurality of switches to be adjusted, wherein adjusting the one or more switches of the plurality of switches redistributes capacity of at least one base station of the plurality of base stations among the plurality of coverage zones; wherein the capacity optimization sub-system is configured to be operated in a manual control mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A distributed antenna system comprising:
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a plurality of remote antenna units configured to provide service to a plurality of coverage zones; and a switch matrix having a plurality of switches, the switch matrix configured to receive a plurality of sectors from a plurality of base stations and to provide the plurality of sectors to the plurality of coverage zones, wherein the switch matrix is communicatively coupled to the plurality of remote antenna units providing service to the plurality of coverage zones; wherein one or more switches of the plurality of switches are configurable to redistribute capacity among the plurality of coverage zones; wherein the switch matrix is configured to be operated in a manual control mode. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for optimizing capacity in a distributed antenna system, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a switch matrix, a plurality of sectors from a plurality of base stations, wherein the switch matrix comprises a plurality of switches; providing the plurality of sectors to a plurality of remote antenna units configured to provide service to a plurality of coverage zones; and redistributing capacity among the plurality of coverage zones by manually configuring one or more corresponding switches of the plurality of switches. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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