Method for assessment of a coverage of a cellular network system
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Abstract
For assessment of a coverage of a cellular network system, in particular a CDMA cellular network system, at least one present quality value of the network system is measured at a predetermined location, under a present load of the network system. As well, at least one required quality value of the network system is determined which is required for offering a predetermined service under a predetermined load, in particular a target load, of the network system. Finally, the required quality value is compared with the measured quality value for determining whether the predetermined location is covered by the network system for the predetermined service under the predetermined load of the network system. By employing these steps, large network areas may be analyzed without influencing the traffic in the network. Reliable results are obtained without using expensive simulations depending from theoretical models and assumptions.
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25 Claims
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13. A method for assessment of a coverage of a cellular network system, in particular a CDMA cellular network system, comprising the following steps:
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at a predetermined location measuring at least one present quality value of the network system, under a present load of the network system;
determining at least one required quality value of the network system which is required for offering a predetermined service under a predetermined load, in particular a target load, of the network system; and
comparing the required quality value with the measured quality value for determining whether the predetermined location is covered by the network system for the predetermined service under the predetermined load of the network system. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25)
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22. A device for assessment of a coverage of a cellular network system, in particular a CDMA cellular network system, comprising a data processor (12) controlled to
determine at least one present quality value of the network system from signals received from the network system, under a present load of the network system; -
determine at least one required quality value of the network system which is required for offering a predetermined service under a predetermined load, in particular a target load, of the network system, and comparing the required quality value with the measured present quality value for determining whether the predetermined location is covered by the network system for the predetermined service under the predetermined load of the network system. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. A computer program product for assessment of a coverage of a cellular network system, in particular a CDMA cellular network system, comprising software code portions for performing the following steps:
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determine at least one present quality value of the network system from signals received from the network system, under a present load of the network system;
determine at least one required quality value of the network system which is required for offering a predetermined service under a predetermined load, in particular a target load, of the network system, and comparing the required quality value with the measured present quality value for determining whether the predetermined location is covered by the network system for the predetermined service under the predetermined load of the network system.
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