FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 of 1970) THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10; rule 13)
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ANTENNA TILT ADJUSTMENT REMOTELY AND
EVALUATION THEREOF
APPLICANT
JIO PLATFORMS LIMITED
of Office-101, Saffron, Nr. Centre Point, Panchwati 5 Rasta, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad -380006, Gujarat, India; Nationality : India
The following specification particularly describes
the invention and the manner in which
it is to be performed

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
[0001] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material
which is subject to intellectual property rights such as, but are not limited to,
copyright, design, trademark, Integrated Circuit (IC) layout design, and/or trade
5 dress protection, belonging to Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) or its affiliates (herein
after referred as owner). The owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all rights whatsoever. All rights to such intellectual property are fully reserved by the owner. 10
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure relates to wireless cellular communications,
and specifically to a system and a method for managing an antenna tilt adjustment remotely and evaluating the change or adjustment thereof.
15 DEFINITION
[0003] As used in the present disclosure, the following terms are generally
intended to have the meaning as set forth below, except to the extent that the context
in which they are used indicates otherwise.
[0004] The expression ‘Key Performance Indicator (KPI)’ used hereinafter
20 in the specification refers to a measurable value that helps an organization to track
and evaluate its progress toward achieving specific goals.
[0005] The expression ‘Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)’ used hereinafter in
the specification refers to the ability to electronically adjust the angle of a cell site antenna remotely. This allows network operators to fine-tune the coverage area and
25 signal strength of the cell site to optimize network performance.
[0006] These definitions are in addition to those expressed in the art.
BACKGROUND
[0007] The following description of related art is intended to provide
30 background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may
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include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the
present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only
to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure,
and not as admissions of prior art.
5 [0008] Typically, a remote electrical tilt is used for optimizing cell coverage
and capacity. A tilt parameter change is used by all Radio Frequency (RF) engineers to enhance cell performance. The tilt change is a physical parameter that has a direct impact on a network's performance. However, currently, there are no defined Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) change processes available to manage the critical tilt
10 change request, thereby leading to an increase in optimization/performance issues.
In addition, there is no automatic change impact analysis process, and revert change
process available to store values of the tilt change for ensuring a good performance
on the cell improvement.
[0009] There is therefore a need in the art to overcome the above-mentioned
15 limitations.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a
method for performing an antenna tilt adjustment remotely and evaluating the
20 change thereof.
[00011] It is an object of the present disclosure to support a one touch antenna
tilt adjustment operation.
[00012] It is an object of the present disclosure to support a multi-vendor
/multi-EMS/multi-technology.
25 [00013] It is an object of the present disclosure to support auto pre-checks
and post-checks.
[00014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an Auto Key
Performance Indicators (KPI) comparison, and success and failure computation.
[00015] It is an object of the present disclosure to enable auto reversal of the
30 tilt in case of negative results.
[00016] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a 100% audit trail.
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[00017] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an auto recording
of best tilt values for future reference or reversal in case of negative impact or any change.
5 SUMMARY
[00018] The present disclosure discloses a system for managing an antenna
tilt adjustment in a wireless network. The system is configured to receive, by a user interface, a Work Order (WO) creation request with configuration parameters for an antenna tilt adjustment, The system is configured to approve, by a security
10 module, the antenna tilt adjustment work order. The system is configured to
execute, by a processor, at a scheduled time, the approved antenna tilt adjustment work order. The system is configured to send, by a communication unit, details of the successfully executed antenna tilt adjustment work order to an analysis module for evaluation. The system is configured to process, by the analysis module, pre and
15 post antenna tilt adjustment work order to determine an outcome of the antenna tilt
adjustment change and the system is configured to perform, based on the outcome,
an automatic action wherein the system adjusts an antenna tilt adjustment value
according to the determined outcome.
[00019] In an embodiment, the configuration parameters are defined as SAP
20 ID, Cell ID, Cell NUM, Tilt and the scheduled time.
[00020] In an embodiment, the automatic action includes storing the antenna
tilt adjustment value in a database as an approved reference value if the outcome is
a Pass.
[00021] In an embodiment, the automatic action includes allowing a user to
25 raise a re-optimization work order for further improvement if the outcome is a Fail.
[00022] In an embodiment, the automatic action includes reverting the
antenna tilt adjustment value to its previous setting if the outcome is a Revert.
[00023] In an embodiment, the user interface for creating and viewing the
antenna tilt adjustment work order is accessible through a network management
30 platform.
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[00024] The present disclosure discloses a method of managing an antenna
tilt adjustment in a wireless network. The method is configured to receive a Work
Order (WO) creation request with configuration parameters for the antenna tilt
adjustment. The method is configured to approve the antenna tilt adjustment work
5 order. The method is configured to execute at a scheduled time, the approved
antenna tilt adjustment work order. The method is configured to send details of the successfully executed antenna tilt adjustment work order to an analysis module for evaluation. The method is configured to process pre and post antenna tilt adjustment work order to determine an outcome of the antenna tilt adjustment change and the
10 method is configured to perform an automatic action wherein the system adjusts an
antenna tilt adjustment value according to the determined outcome.
[00025] The present disclosure discloses a user equipment configured to
receiving, by a user interface, a Work Order (WO) creation request with configuration parameters for an antenna tilt adjustment, approving, by a security
15 module, the antenna tilt adjustment work order, executing, at a scheduled time, the
approved antenna tilt adjustment work order, sending, by a communication unit, details of the successfully executed antenna tilt adjustment work order to an analysis module for evaluation, processing, by the analysis module, pre and post antenna tilt adjustment work order to determine an outcome of the antenna tilt
20 adjustment and performing, based on the outcome, an automatic action wherein an
antenna tilt adjustment value is adjusted according to the determined outcome.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00026] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the
25 same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be
distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
30 [00027] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation
of the present disclosure, and wherein:
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[00028] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary network architecture in or with
which a system for managing a plurality of stale sessions in a wireless network is implemented, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
[00029] FIG. 1B illustrates a system for managing an antenna tilt adjustment
5 in a wireless network, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
[00030] FIG. 2 illustrates the antenna tilt adjustment Work Order (WO) auto-
closure workflow in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
[00031] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary auto-action User Interface (UI)
screen in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
10 [00032] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for
managing the antenna tilt adjustment within a wireless network, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
[00033] FIG. 5 illustrates an example computer system in which or with
which the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.
15 [00034] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more
detailed description of the disclosure.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 - Network Architecture
102-1, 102-2…102-N - Users
20 104-1, 104-2…104-N - User Equipments (UEs)
106 - Network
108 – System
110 – Entity
112 – Centralised Server
25 152 - Processor
154 - Memory
156 – User Interface
158 - Security module
160 - Communication unit
30 162 - Analysis module
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164 - Database
500 - Computer System
510 - External Storage Device
520 - Bus
5 530 - Main Memory
540 - Read Only Memory 550 - Mass Storage Device 560 - Communication Port 570 - Processor 10
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00035] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various
specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that
15 embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific
details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be
20 fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[00036] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and
is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary
25 embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the
function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth.
[00037] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a
thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one
30 of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these
specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other
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components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to
obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known
circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques may be shown without
unnecessary detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments.
5 [00038] Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a
process which is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged.
10 A process is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional
steps not included in a figure. A process may correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination can correspond to a return of the function to the calling function or the main function.
15 [00039] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to
mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or
20 designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques
known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive—in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word—without precluding
25 any additional or other elements.
[00040] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an
embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of the
30 phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout
this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
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Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[00041] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As
5 used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the
plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one
10 or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or
groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[00042] The present disclosure manages an antenna tilt adjustment within
cellular networks, enhancing network performance and optimizing coverage and
15 capacity. The present disclosure further integrates various components to execute
and monitor the antenna tilt adjustment effectively, which is crucial for maintaining optimal network conditions.
[00043] In an aspect, a memory may store a large amount of antenna tilt
adjustment-related data, including historical tilt values and performance metrics.
20 However, various operational demands, such as data processing, real-time
communication, and security checks, could pose challenges in managing these operations efficiently. The present disclosure is configured to overcome these challenges by implementing processing techniques, robust data storage solutions, and secure communication protocols.
25 [00044] The present disclosure is further configured to facilitate seamless
interaction between the network operators and a system through an intuitive user interface. The system is particularly configured to handle complex workflows involving the approval and execution of work orders for the antenna tilt adjustment , managed securely by a security module. The communication unit ensures reliable
30 data transfer within the system and to external devices like Key Performance
Indicator (KPI) tools, which are required for evaluating the antenna tilt adjustment.
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[00045] The present disclosure is configured to provide an antenna tilt
adjustment remotely and evaluation process Work Order (WO) to optimize cell
coverage and capacity. The following is an implementation strategy for enabling
the antenna tilt adjustment.
5 [00046] The various embodiments throughout the disclosure will be
explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 1- FIG. 5.
[00047] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary network architecture in which or
with which a system (108) for managing a plurality of stale sessions in a wireless network is implemented, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
10 [00048] Referring to FIG. 1A, the network architecture (100) includes one or
more computing devices or user equipments (104-1, 104-2…104-N) associated with one or more users (102-1, 102-2…102-N) in an environment. A person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that one or more users (102-1, 102-2…102-N) may be individually referred to as the user (102) and collectively referred to as
15 the users (102). Similarly, a person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that
one or more user equipments (104-1, 104-2…104-N) may be individually referred to as the user equipment (104) and collectively referred to as the user equipment (104). A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the terms “computing device(s)” and “user equipment” may be used interchangeably throughout the
20 disclosure. Although three user equipments (104) are depicted in FIG. 1, however
any number of the user equipments (104) may be included without departing from the scope of the ongoing description.
[00049] In an embodiment, the user equipment (104) includes smart devices
operating in a smart environment, for example, an Internet of Things (IoT) system.
25 In such an embodiment, the user equipment (104) may include, but is not limited
to, smart phones, smart watches, smart sensors (e.g., mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, etc.), networked appliances, networked peripheral devices, networked lighting system, communication devices, networked vehicle accessories, networked vehicular devices, smart accessories, tablets, smart television (TV),
30 computers, smart security system, smart home system, other devices for monitoring
or interacting with or for the users (102) and/or entities, or any combination thereof.
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A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the user equipment (104)
may include, but is not limited to, intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected
devices, that can integrate seamlessly with each other and/or with a central server
or a cloud-computing system or any other device that is network-connected.
5 [00050] In an embodiment, the user equipment (104) includes, but is not
limited to, a handheld wireless communication device (e.g., a mobile phone, a smart phone, a phablet device, and so on), a wearable computer device(e.g., a head-mounted display computer device, a head-mounted camera device, a wristwatch computer device, and so on), a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, a laptop
10 computer, a tablet computer, or another type of portable computer, a media playing
device, a portable gaming system, and/or any other type of computer device with wireless communication capabilities, and the like. In an embodiment, the user equipment (104) includes, but is not limited to, any electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, or an equipment, or a combination of one or more of the above devices
15 such as virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, laptop, a
general-purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, mainframe computer, or any other computing device, wherein the user equipment (104) may include one or more in-built or externally coupled accessories including, but not limited to, a visual aid device such as a camera, an audio aid, a microphone,
20 a keyboard, and input devices for receiving input from the user (102), or the entity
(110) such as touch pad, touch enabled screen, electronic pen, and the like. A person
of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the user equipment (104) may not be
restricted to the mentioned devices and various other devices may be used.
[00051] In an embodiment, the user equipment (104) communicates with a
25 system (108), for example, a stale session management system, through a network
(106). In an embodiment, the network (106) includes at least one of a Fifth Generation (5G) network, 6G network, or the like. The network (106) enables the user equipment (104) to communicate with other devices in the network architecture (100) and/or with the system (108). The network (106) includes a
30 wireless card or other transceiver connection to facilitate this communication. In
another embodiment, the network (106) is implemented as, or include any of a
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variety of different communication technologies such as a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN), a wireless network, a mobile network, a Virtual Private Network (VPN), the Internet, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), or the like.
5 [00052] In another exemplary embodiment, the centralized server (112)
includes or comprise, by way of example but not limitation, one or more of: a stand¬
alone server, a server blade, a server rack, a bank of servers, a server farm, hardware
supporting a part of a cloud service or system, a home server, hardware running a
virtualized server, one or more processors executing code to function as a server,
10 one or more machines performing server-side functionality as described herein, at
least a portion of any of the above, some combination thereof.
[00053] FIG. 1B illustrates a system (108) for managing the antenna tilt
adjustment or it may also be referred to as remote electrical tilt (RET) adjustment
in a wireless network, configured according to embodiments of the present
15 disclosure. The system (108) enables precise and automated control over antenna
tilt parameters crucial for optimizing network coverage and capacity.
[00054] In one aspect, the system (108) comprises a processor (152), a high-
performance microprocessor capable of executing complex algorithms and controlling logic essential for managing the antenna tilt adjustment. The processor
20 (152) is configured to handle multiple work orders simultaneously, ensuring
efficient task scheduling and execution without delays.
[00055] The system (108) further includes a memory (154), coupled to the
processor (152), which serves as a storage solution for both the operating system and application-specific data. The memory (154) is robust and designed to store
25 large datasets associated with the antenna tilt adjustment management, such as
historical tilt values, performance metrics, and user settings. The memory (154)
may include volatile types like RAM for quick access and non-volatile types like
flash memory for persistent storage of configuration data.
[00056] A user interface (156) of the system (108) is configured to facilitate
30 interaction between the system (108) and the user (102). The user interface (156) is
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communicatively coupled to the processor (152). The user interface (156) is
implemented through a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a dedicated terminal or
via web-based portals accessible on standard web browsers. The users (102) may
access the system (108) through the user interface (156) on the dedicated terminals.
5 The GUI is designed to be intuitive, allowing users (102) to input an antenna tilt
adjustment work order details, or configured parameters such as SAP ID, Cell ID, Cell NUM, Tilt, and scheduled time efficiently. The scheduled time here refers to time at which execution take place in the network (106). The user interface (156) may display real-time data and feedback on the antenna tilt adjustment processes to
10 the operators or user (102).
[00057] The security module (158) is a secure administrative module within
the system (108) that oversees the approval of all antenna tilt adjustment requests. The security module (158) functions under high-security protocols to authenticate and authorize work orders, ensuring that each approved work order adheres to
15 predefined network policies and configurations. The security module (158) may use
advanced security measures like two-factor authentication to ensure that only authorized personnel can approve changes.
[00058] Further, the communication unit (160) handles communication
between the system (108) components and external devices, which may be referred
20 to as an analysis module (162) or a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) module or
collectively referred to as KPI modules (162). The communication unit (160) supports various communication standards and protocols, including, but not limited to, 3G, 4G, 5G NR, LTE, and Ethernet. The communication unit (160) ensures secure and reliable data transfer to and from the analysis module (162) and between
25 the system (108) components, facilitating seamless data flow for ongoing
operations.
[00059] The analysis module (162) is an analytical tool that processes both
pre-change and post-change data to evaluate the success of each antenna tilt adjustment. The analysis module (162) utilizes algorithms to analyze network
30 performance metrics and to produce actionable insights, determining whether the
changes meet the expected outcomes (Pass, Fail, or Revert). Based on the analysis,
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it sends feedback to the processor (152) for further actions, such as adjustments or
reverts in antenna tilt adjustment settings. The analysis module (162) processes both
pre-change and post-change data related to the antenna tilt adjustment. This
involves collecting performance metrics from the network before and after the
5 antenna tilt adjustment settings are modified to assess the impact of these changes.
[00060] The analysis module (162) evaluates the network performance based
on specific KPIs that may include signal strength, coverage area, data throughput, user experience, and other relevant network operation metrics. The objective is to determine whether the antenna tilt adjustment has achieved the desired
10 improvement or if further optimization is necessary. Based on the analysis, the
analysis module (162) categorizes the results of each antenna tilt adjustment into
categories such as Pass, Fail, or Revert. This categorization helps in deciding
whether to:
[00061] Pass: Keep the new antenna tilt adjustment settings as they have
15 resulted in improved network performance.
[00062] Fail: Further adjustments are required as the expected improvements
were not realized.
[00063] Revert: Return to previous antenna tilt adjustment settings if the new
adjustments lead to worse network performance than before.
20 [00064] The analysis module (162) provides feedback to other components
of the system (106), such as the processor (152) and the user interface (156),
facilitating decisions on subsequent actions like the application of adjustments, re-
optimization, or reversion of the antenna tilt adjustment settings.
[00065] In some configurations, the analysis module (162) might also be
25 integrated with automated decision-making capabilities, allowing it to suggest or
even initiate corrective actions without manual intervention based on predefined rules and thresholds.
[00066] The database (164) is configured for storing valuable data like
approved antenna tilt adjustment values, which serve as reference points for future
30 operations. The antenna tilt adjustment value may represent the specific angular
measurement of the antenna tilt. This value can be positive or negative, indicating
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the direction of the tilt (upward or downward). By adjusting the antenna tilt
adjustment value, network operators can direct the signal in a more targeted way to
improve coverage and reception for the users (102) within the cell’s service area.
The database (164) is configured for high throughput and redundancy to handle and
5 secure the vast amounts of data generated and accessed by network operations. It
supports rapid query capabilities to allow real-time access and manipulation of data during the antenna tilt adjustment management tasks.
[00067] Each component of the system (108) is configured to work in a
synchronized manner to enhance the management of the antenna tilt adjustment.
10 Such integrated approach helps optimize network performance across various cell
sites and ensures compatibility with multiple vendors' equipment, thereby
enhancing the adaptability and scalability of the network infrastructure.
[00068] FIG. 2 illustrates the antenna tilt adjustment WO auto closure
workflow, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
15 [00069] The workflow is initiated at the Start, initiating the process following
the successful execution of an antenna tilt adjustment work order. This step marks the completion of antenna tilt adjustment, capturing essential details, such as Systems Application and Products Identifier (SAP ID), OWNN, PRE Date, POST Date, and the status of the request or result, which are then communicated to a
20 common antenna tilt adjustment POST KPI Module, at step 204. Particularly, a user
(102) may create the antenna tilt adjustment change WO with details of SAP ID/CELL ID/CELL Number (NUM)/tilt and the scheduled time to implement the change. The WO may be approved by the security module (158). The scheduled time here refers to the time at which execution takes place in the network (106).
25 [00070] At step 202, the antenna tilt adjustment execution is performed. The
system (108) assesses whether a pre and post KPI evaluation is feasible. If evaluation on the same day as the antenna tilt adjustment is not possible, the workflow diverges into multiple potential paths. If the KPI analysis indicates that no immediate optimization is required, the workflow progresses to the end without
30 further actions.
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If discrepancies between expected and actual KPI results necessitate on-site optimization, a new work order for manual intervention is created.
[00071] Here, each successfully approved antenna tilt adjustment WO will
be auto-executed and on the scheduled time. At step 204, each change evaluation
5 and auto action are performed. Each successfully executed antenna tilt adjustment
detail (e.g., SAPID/CELL ID/Change Date and Time) is sent to the PRE-POST KPI module and may revert with the result, including the status of Pass, Fail, and Revert. Based on result, a network management platform CM antenna tilt adjustment process workflow may take auto action.
10 [00072] Subsequently, at steps 206, 208, 210, the newly created or adjusted
work order is submitted for approval and further processing and categorized as Pass, Fail, and Revert, respectively. This includes manual review and potential approval from designated authorities. In an embodiment, an auto action based on the PRE-POST KPI result is disclosed:
15 • PASS (step 206): The network management platform may store the tilt value
in a Database (164) as an approved reference antenna tilt adjustment value. The scheduled time may be after three days of submission.
• Fail (step 208): The network management platform may allow the user (102)
to raise a re-optimization WO to further improve the cell performance. The
20 defined scheduled time may be after three days of submission or daily.
• Revert (step 210): The network management platform may take auto action
and revert the antenna tilt adjustment value to the current antenna tilt
adjustment value, which was at the time of the antenna tilt adjustment WO
creation. The defined scheduled time may be after three days of submission
25 or daily.
[00073] At step 212, the work order may be manually adjusted or reworked
based on the outcome of the KPI evaluations and subsequent analysis. Step 212 renders re-optimization for refining the antenna tilt adjustment settings to achieve optimal network performance. Passed WOs, including a Single Site Cluster
30 Verification Test (SSCVT) or new integrations, may be reoptimized at step 212.
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[00074] Subsequently, at step 214, the work order is submitted for approval
and further processing. At step 222, the WO is submitted for auto-approval for the
pass cases only. At step 226, the WO is submitted for auto-approval for the revert
case only.
5 [00075] Upon approval of the adjustments, manual approval as per the
currently defined flow step is implemented at step 216. At step 224, current tilt soon and approved antenna tilt adjustment and cell unlock is performed. At step 228, the original tilt is set to cell and cell unlock is performed. At these steps, the approved antenna tilt adjustment settings are applied, and the cellular site is unlocked,
10 allowing normal operational activities to resume promptly.
[00076] At step 220, the process related to the antenna tilt adjustment change
work order is formally closed, signifying the end of this particular adjustment cycle.
[00077] Based on the workflow described, below is a path for the User
Interface (156) in the network management platform.
15 • For the antenna tilt adjustment WO creation:
Network management platform > Modules > Configuration-Management > Config-Change > antenna tilt adjustment -Change
• For the antenna tilt adjustment WO creation:
Network management platform > Work Orders > CM-Workorders >
20 antenna tilt adjustment -Change
• For a PRE-POST KPI result:
Network management platform > Work Orders > CM-Workorders > antenna tilt adjustment -Change > Cell-Details
[00078] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary auto action in the UI (156) screen, in
25 accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
[00079] The disclosed system (108) and method (200) are widely used by RF
engineers across the country to track the antenna tilt adjustment and its PRE-POST result and auto auction, where the PRE-POST result is “Revert.” This enforces the user (102) to set an optimum tilt value to pass the pre-post result. This process may
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help the user (102) avoid manual pre-post validation and save time reverting the tilt value in case of performance degradation.
[00080] FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method (400)
for managing the antenna tilt adjustment within a wireless network, as configured
5 according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00081] At step 402, a work order (WO) creation request is received. This
request includes essential details required for initiating the antenna tilt adjustment, such as SAP ID, Cell ID, Cell NUM, Tilt, and the scheduled time for the antenna tilt adjustment. The data is entered through a user interface (156) which facilitates
10 interaction with the system (108) by network operators or RF engineers.
[00082] At step 404, the work order is approved. This approval is managed
by a security module (158) or a similarly authorized unit within the network's management structure, ensuring that the antenna tilt adjustment adhere to predetermined operational guidelines and security protocols.
15 [00083] At step 406, the antenna tilt adjustment work order is executed
automatically at the scheduled time. This automation ensures that the antenna tilt adjustment are made precisely when needed, without manual intervention, thus reducing the possibility of human error and enhancing the efficiency of network management.
20 [00084] At step 408, the system (108) processes pre and post antenna tilt
adjustment data to determine the outcome of the antenna tilt adjustment. This data analysis is performed by an analysis module (162), which evaluates the effectiveness of the antenna tilt adjustment based on network performance metrics. The analysis module (162) assesses whether the adjustments have led to improved
25 network performance (Pass), have had no beneficial effect (Fail), or if previous
settings should be reinstated (Revert).
[00085] At step 410, an automatic action is performed wherein the antenna
tilt adjustment is adjusted according to the determined outcome. This action ensures that only effective changes are maintained, while ineffective or detrimental
30 adjustments are corrected or reverted, thereby maintaining optimal network
performance and stability.
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[00086] FIG. 5 is an illustration (300) of a non-limiting example of details of
computing hardware used in the system (108), in accordance with an embodiment
of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5, the system (108) may include an
external storage device (510), a bus (520), a main memory (530), a read only
5 memory (540), a mass storage device (550), a communication port (560), and a
processor (570). A person skilled in the art will appreciate that the system (108) may include more than one processor (570) and communication ports (560). Processor (570) may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present disclosure.
10 [00087] In an embodiment, the communication port (560) is any of an RS-
232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. The communication port (560) is chosen depending on a network, such a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or
15 any network to which the system (108) connects.
[00088] In an embodiment, the memory (530) is Random Access Memory
(RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. Read-only memory (540) is any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chips for storing static information
20 e.g., start-up or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) instructions for the processor
(570).
[00089] In an embodiment, the mass storage (550) is any current or future
mass storage solution, which is used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced
25 Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
(SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g., an array of disks (e.g., SATA arrays).
30 [00090] In an embodiment, the bus (520) communicatively couples the
processor(s) (570) with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. The
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bus (520) is, e.g., a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)/PCI Extended (PCI-
X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), Universal Serial Bus (USB) or
the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives and other subsystems as well as
other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects the processor (570) to the
5 system (108).
[00091] Optionally, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g., a display,
keyboard, joystick, and a cursor control device, may also be coupled to the bus (520) to support direct operator interaction with the system (108). Other operator and administrative interfaces are provided through network connections connected
10 through the communication port (560). Components described above are meant
only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary illustration (500) limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[00092] The method and system of the present disclosure may be
implemented in a number of ways. For example, the methods and systems of the
15 present disclosure may be implemented by software, hardware, firmware, or any
combination of software, hardware, and firmware. The above-described order for the steps of the method is for illustration only, and the steps of the method of the present disclosure are not limited to the order specifically described above unless specifically stated otherwise. Further, in some embodiments, the present disclosure
20 may also be embodied as programs recorded in a recording medium, the programs
including machine-readable instructions for implementing the methods according to the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure also covers a recording medium storing a program for executing the method according to the present disclosure.
25 [00093] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the
invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill
30 in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and
knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
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ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00094] The present disclosure provides a system and a method for managing
an antenna tilt adjustment and evaluating the change thereof.
5 [00095] The present disclosure supports a one-touch operation for
performing the antenna tilt adjustment.
[00096] The present disclosure supports a multi-vendor /multi-EMS/multi-
technology.
[00097] The present disclosure supports auto pre-checks and post-checks.
10 [00098] The present disclosure compares Auto Key Performance Indicators
(KPI) and computes success and failure.
[00099] The present disclosure enables auto reversal of the tilt in case of
negative results.
[000100] The present disclosure enables the provision of a 100% audit trail.
15 [000101] The present disclosure provides an auto recording of best tilt values
for future reference or reversal in case of negative impact of any change.
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WE CLAIM:
1. A system (108) for managing an antenna tilt adjustment remotely in a
wireless network, said system (108) configured to:
5 receive, by a user interface (156), a Work Order (WO) creation
request with configuration parameters for the antenna tilt adjustment;
approve, by a security module (158), the antenna tilt adjustment work order;
execute, by a processor (152), at a scheduled time, the approved
10 antenna tilt adjustment work order;
send, by a communication unit (160), details of the successfully executed antenna tilt adjustment work order to an analysis module (162) for evaluation;
process, by the analysis module (162), pre and post antenna tilt
15 adjustment work order to determine an outcome of the antenna tilt
adjustment; and
perform, based on the outcome, an automatic action wherein an antenna tilt adjustment value is adjusted according to the determined outcome.
20 2. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the configuration
parameters are defined as SAP ID, Cell ID, Cell NUM, Tilt and the scheduled time.
3. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the automatic action
includes storing the antenna tilt adjustment value in a database (164) as an
25 approved reference value if the outcome is a Pass.
4. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the automatic action
includes allowing a user (102) to raise a re-optimization work order for
further improvement if the outcome is a Fail.
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5. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the automatic action
includes reverting the antenna tilt adjustment value to its previous setting if
the outcome is a Revert.
6. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user interface (156) for
5 creating and viewing the antenna tilt adjustment work order is accessible
through a network management platform.
7. A method (400) for managing an antenna tilt adjustment remotely in a
wireless network, the method (400) comprising:
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receiving (402) a Work Order (WO) creation request with configuration parameters for the antenna tilt adjustment change;
approving (404) the antenna tilt adjustment work order;
executing (406) the approved antenna tilt adjustment work order;
sending (408) details of the successfully executed antenna tilt adjustment work order to an analysis module (162) for evaluation;
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processing (410) pre and post antenna tilt adjustment work order to determine an outcome of the antenna tilt adjustment; and
performing (412) an automatic action wherein an antenna tilt adjustment value is adjusted according to the determined outcome.
8. The method (400) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the configuration
20 parameters are defined as SAP ID, Cell ID, Cell NUM, Tilt, and the
scheduled time.
9. The method (400) as claimed in claim 7, further including storing the
antenna tilt adjustment value in a database (164) as an approved reference
value if the outcome is a Pass.
25 10. The method (400) as claimed in claim 7, further including allowing a user
(102) to raise a re-optimization work order for further improvement if the outcome is a Fail.
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11. The method (400) as claimed in claim 7, further including reverting the
antenna tilt adjustment value to its previous setting if the outcome is a
Revert.
12. The method (400) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the user interface (156)
5 for creating and viewing the antenna tilt adjustment work order is accessible
through a network management platform.
13. A user equipment (104) communicatively coupled with a network (106), the coupling comprises steps of:
receiving (402) a Work Order (WO) creation request with
10 configuration parameters for the antenna tilt adjustment change;
approving (404) the antenna tilt adjustment work order;
executing (406) the approved antenna tilt adjustment work order;
sending (408) details of the successfully executed antenna tilt
15 adjustment work order to an analysis module (162) for
evaluation;
processing (410) pre and post antenna tilt adjustment work order to determine an outcome of the antenna tilt adjustment; and
performing (412) an automatic action wherein an antenna tilt
20 adjustment value is adjusted according to the determined outcome
.