Methods and structures for improved monitoring and troubleshooting in wireless communication systems
First Claim
1. A wireless communication test system comprising:
- a wireless monitoring device for gathering information regarding RF aspects of a wireless communication system;
a network data monitoring device for gathering information regarding network aspects of the wireless communication system; and
a system performance analysis tool coupled to the wireless monitoring device and coupled to the network data monitoring device and adapted to correlate information gathered by the wireless monitoring device and by the network monitoring device.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for correlating a variety of sources monitored or test data gather from a wireless communication system to provide a more complete view of performance of, and problems arising in a wireless communication system. Features and aspects hereof combine and correlate gathered RF information associated with the wireless system with gathered network information associated with the network aspects of the wireless communication system. The gathered information may be correlated in time, and/or location, and/or other aspects. So correlating a variety of information sources including both RF information and network information provides a more complete view of performance and problems associated with a wireless communication system thus improving the ability of service providers and equipment providers to rapidly troubleshoot and isolate problems in a wireless communication system.
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20 Claims
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1. A wireless communication test system comprising:
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a wireless monitoring device for gathering information regarding RF aspects of a wireless communication system;
a network data monitoring device for gathering information regarding network aspects of the wireless communication system; and
a system performance analysis tool coupled to the wireless monitoring device and coupled to the network data monitoring device and adapted to correlate information gathered by the wireless monitoring device and by the network monitoring device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for monitoring a wireless communication system comprising:
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gathering RF information from an RF monitoring device wherein the RF information includes link information regarding an RF link between a wireless device and a base station;
gathering network information from a network monitoring device;
automatically correlating the network information with the RF information; and
reporting a problem in the wireless communication system based on the correlated information. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system comprising:
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a wireless communication system adapted for RF communication with wireless communication devices and adapted for network data communication with a network; and
a wireless communication test system adapted to gather RF information regarding the RF communication and adapted for gathering network information regarding the network data communication and for correlating the RF information and the network information and adapted to identify a problem relating to the wireless communication system based on the correlated information and adapted to recommend solutions for the identified problem. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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