NETWORK SENSOR, ANALYZER AND ENHANCER
First Claim
1. A radio frequency analysis system comprising:
- one or more frequency sensors operable for taking sample measurements, each frequency sensor comprising;
a device that operates to read frequency signal levels at one or more frequencies;
a locator system that operates to identify a physical location of the frequency sensor at the time of taking a sample measurement;
a sensor signal analyzer operable to receive one or more sample measurements from one or more frequency sensors and based on the sample measurements, generate information based on which actions to control the communication over a preferred wireless network can be performed
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Abstract
Presented herein is a tool for analyzing spectrum in a geographic region for a variety of uses. One such use is in monitoring the operation of a wireless network and making adjustments to the wireless network components to augment operation. The tool can be used for mapping network coverage, analyzing network problems, performing network expansion planning, performing predictive analysis and maintaining reliable operation and quality of service in a network. The tool includes multiple RF sensors deployed throughout the region, and a sensor analyzer that receives input from the RF sensors, as well as other information such as mapping information and user input to control the network and report the operational state.
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21 Claims
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1. A radio frequency analysis system comprising:
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one or more frequency sensors operable for taking sample measurements, each frequency sensor comprising; a device that operates to read frequency signal levels at one or more frequencies; a locator system that operates to identify a physical location of the frequency sensor at the time of taking a sample measurement; a sensor signal analyzer operable to receive one or more sample measurements from one or more frequency sensors and based on the sample measurements, generate information based on which actions to control the communication over a preferred wireless network can be performed - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A radio frequency analysis system comprising:
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one or more frequency sensors operable for taking sample measurements, the frequency sensor comprising; a device that operates to read frequency signal levels at one or more frequencies; a locator system that operates to identify a physical location of the frequency sensor at the time of taking a sample measurement; a sensor signal analyzer operable to receive one or more sample measurements from the one or more frequency sensors and based on the sample measurements, the sensor signal analyzer comprises a mapping function that receives mapping information and correlates the mapping information with the one or more sample measurements.
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12. A method for monitoring and analyzing frequency signals over a range of one or more frequencies, the method comprising the steps of:
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reading frequency signals across one or more frequencies; obtaining a physical location associated with each frequency signal reading; obtaining a time associated with each frequency signal reading; analyzing the frequency signal readings to identify attributes of one or more wireless systems operating across at least a portion of the one or more frequencies; generating data points, with each data point including a frequency signal reading, an associated physical location, an associated time and the identified attributes; analyzing the generated data points to identify adjustments that can be made to the operation of the preferred wireless network; and initiating action to perform the identified adjustments. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A frequency sensor device for operating in conjunction with a preferred network monitoring and control system, the frequency sensor device comprising the components of:
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a device that operates to read frequency signals across one or more frequencies; a locator system that operates to identify a physical location of the frequency sensor at the time of taking a frequency reading; a data point generator for generating a plurality of data points, with each data point including a spectrum identification associated with a portion of the frequency signal reading, a physical location associated with the spectrum identification, and a time associated with the spectrum identification. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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