Connection mapping in distributed communication systems
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1. A remote unit for use in a distributed communication system, comprising:
- an antenna capable of transmitting into a coverage area;
a power port configured to receive a direct current (DC) power signal from a power distribution module through a power medium;
an alternating current (AC) filter coupled to the power port configured to filter out AC signals from the DC power signal and provide DC power to the remote unit;
a DC filter coupled to the power port and configured to filter out the DC power signal from AC signals received from the power medium;
an AC test signal detection circuit coupled to the DC filter and configured to detect an AC test signal arriving at the power port from the power medium; and
a slave controller coupled to the AC test signal detection circuit and configured to;
generate a response for transmission to a master controller on detection of the AC test signal.
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Abstract
Power management techniques in distributed communication systems are disclosed. Related components, systems, and methods are also disclosed. In embodiments disclosed herein, the power available at a remote unit (RU) is measured and compared to the power requirements of the RU. In an exemplary embodiment, voltage and current is measured for two dummy loads at the RU and these values are used to solve for the output voltage of the power supply and the resistance of the wires. From at these values, a maximum power available may be calculated and compared to power requirements of the RU.
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1. A remote unit for use in a distributed communication system, comprising:
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an antenna capable of transmitting into a coverage area; a power port configured to receive a direct current (DC) power signal from a power distribution module through a power medium; an alternating current (AC) filter coupled to the power port configured to filter out AC signals from the DC power signal and provide DC power to the remote unit; a DC filter coupled to the power port and configured to filter out the DC power signal from AC signals received from the power medium; an AC test signal detection circuit coupled to the DC filter and configured to detect an AC test signal arriving at the power port from the power medium; and a slave controller coupled to the AC test signal detection circuit and configured to; generate a response for transmission to a master controller on detection of the AC test signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A distributed communication system, comprising:
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a plurality of remote units, each remote unit having one or more antennas capable of transmitting into a coverage area; a power unit configured to provide power to one or more of the plurality of remote units across one or more power media; a control system configured to; cause an alternating current (AC) test signal to be created at the power unit; send the AC test signal via the one or more power media to one or more of the plurality of remote units; and receive an acknowledgment signal from one or more of the plurality of remote units indicating receipt of the AC test signal, wherein each of the remote units comprises; a power input port coupled to one of the power media; an AC signal detection circuit coupled to the power input port; and a remote slave controller configured to; use the AC signal detection circuit to detect the AC test signal; and generate the acknowledgment signal. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of operating a distributed communication system, comprising:
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coupling an output port of a power unit to a power medium; coupling the power medium to a remote unit capable of transmitting into a coverage area; generating an alternating current (AC) test signal at the power unit; sending the AC test signal to the remote unit; receiving an acknowledgment signal from the remote unit; coupling a plurality of output ports of the power unit to respective power media and coupling the power media to respective remote units; generating and sending a respective AC test signal for each remote unit; and mapping remote units to output ports based on received acknowledgement signals. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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