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FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 OF
1970)
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5 THE PATENT RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)
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“METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ORIENTATION OF AN
ANTENNA”
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We, Jio Platforms Limited, an Indian National, of Office - 101, Saffron, Nr. Centre Point,
Panchwati 5 Rasta, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad - 380006, Gujarat, India.
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The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which
it is to be performed.
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ORIENTATION OF AN
5 ANTENNA
FIELD OF DISCLOSURE
[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of
10 wireless communication systems. More particularly, embodiments of the present
disclosure relate to methods and systems for controlling orientation of an antenna.
BACKGROUND
15 [0002] The following description of related art is intended to provide background
information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may 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
20 not as admissions of prior art.
[0003] Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few
decades, with each generation bringing significant improvements and
advancements. The first generation of wireless communication technology was
25 based on analog technology and offered only voice services. However, with the
advent of the second-generation (2G) technology, digital communication and data
services became possible, and text messaging was introduced. 3G technology
marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and
location-based services. The fourth-generation (4G) technology revolutionized
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wireless communication with faster data speeds, better network coverage, and
improved security. Currently, the fifth-generation (5G) technology is being
deployed, promising even faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to connect
multiple devices simultaneously. With each generation, wireless communication
5 technology has become more advanced, sophisticated, and capable of delivering
more services to its users.
[0004] Currently, a lot of effort is spent in identifying the user location and
adjusting the payload direction (azimuth) and remote electrical tilt (RET) to provide
10 the best user experience. In current implementations, there are ways of using geo
location of trace data to identify user location and adjust RET and payload direction.
However, such implementations are subject to errors. In the 5G network or any
other enhanced network, beam-forming technology is used to enhance the user
network experience. The beamforming technology refers to a signal processing
15 technique where the radio waves are directed towards a specific location. Thus,
forming the beam towards the specific location enhances signal coverage, signal
strength, and internet speed in any wireless communication network. However,
identifying the optimal direction of the antenna for beamforming is a problem for
which the current system fails to provide a reliable and efficient solution.
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[0005] Thus, there is an imperative need in the art for a method and system to
efficiently control the orientation of an antenna for beamforming, which the present
disclosure aims to address.
25 SUMMARY
[0006] This section is provided to introduce certain aspects of the present disclosure
in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description.
This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed
30 subject matter.
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[0007] An aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a method for controlling
orientation of an antenna. The method includes receiving, by a transceiver unit,
from the antenna, a set of current parameters associated with the antenna, wherein
5 the set of current parameters comprise at least a current orientation of the antenna.
Next, the method includes receiving, by the transceiver unit using counters coupled
to the antenna, a set of counter data of one or more beams of the antenna, wherein
the set of counter data is indicative of a usage of each of the one or more beams of
the antenna, and wherein the one or more beams comprise at least a first beam and
10 at least a second beam. Next, the method includes determining, by a processing
unit, based on the set of counter data, usage of at least the first beam and at least the
second beam. In response to the usage of at least the second beam being greater
than the usage of at least the first beam, the method further comprises determining,
by the processing unit, a revised orientation of the antenna, such that orientation of
15 at least the first beam of the antenna having the revised orientation corresponds to
an orientation of at least the second beam of the antenna. Next, the method includes
executing, by the processing unit, an operation to change the orientation of the
antenna to the revised orientation.
20 [0008] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, wherein the orientation of
the antenna corresponds with orientations of at least the first beam and at least the
second beam, and wherein the orientation of the antenna comprises at least one of
an azimuth angle of the antenna, and a tilt angle of the antenna.
25 [0009] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, wherein the step of
executing, by the processing unit, the operation to change the orientation of the
antenna to the revised orientation comprises: receiving, by the processing unit, at a
server, a work order, comprising an instruction to adjust the orientation of the
antenna to the revised orientation; validating, by the processing unit at the server,
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the work order; and implementing, by the processing unit at the server, the work
order.
[0010] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, wherein the method
5 comprises: receiving, by the transceiver unit, a set of revised parameters of the
antenna, wherein the set of revised parameters relate to the revised orientation of
the antenna; receiving, by the transceiver unit, a set of revised counter data of the
one or more beams of the antenna; and determining, by the processing unit, a
performance of the antenna based on the set of revised parameters and the set of
10 revised counter data, wherein the performance of the antenna comprises evaluating
the usage of at least the first beam and at least the second beam of the antenna.
[0011] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, wherein, in response to the
usage of at least the second beam being less than the usage of at least the first beam,
15 the method comprises executing, by the processing unit, an operation to revert the
orientation of the antenna from the revised orientation.
[0012] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, wherein the set of
parameters further comprises at least one of antenna type, installed antenna height,
20 and tower height.
[0013] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the method further
comprises generating, by the processing unit, a log of operations.
25 [0014] Another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a system for
controlling orientation of an antenna. The system comprises a transceiver unit
configured to receive, from the antenna, a set of current parameters associated with
the antenna, wherein the set of current parameters comprise at least a current
orientation of the antenna; receive, using counters coupled to the antenna, a set of
30 counter data of one or more beams of the antenna, wherein the set of counter data
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is indicative of a usage of each of the one or more beams of the antenna, and wherein
the one or more beams comprise at least a first beam and at least a second beam.
The system further comprises a processing unit connected at least with the
transceiver unit, the processing unit is configured to determine, based on the set of
5 counter data, usage of at least the first beam and at least the second beam. In
response to the usage of at least the second beam being greater than the usage of at
least the first beam, the processing unit is configured to determine a revised
orientation of the antenna, such that the orientation of at least the first beam of the
antenna having the revised orientation corresponds to an orientation of at least the
10 second beam of the antenna; and execute an operation to change the orientation of
the antenna to the revised orientation.
[0015] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a non-transitory
computer readable storage medium storing instructions for controlling orientation
15 of an antenna, the instructions include executable code which, when executed by
one or more units of a system, causes: a transceiver unit of the system to receive,
from the antenna, a set of current parameters associated with the antenna, wherein
the set of current parameters comprise at least a current orientation of the antenna;
receive, using counters coupled to the antenna, a set of counter data of one or more
20 beams of the antenna, wherein the set of counter data is indicative of a usage of
each of the one or more beams of the antenna, and wherein the one or more beams
comprise at least a first beam and at least a second beam; a processing unit of the
system to determine, based on the set of counter data, usage of at least the first beam
and at least the second beam, wherein, in response to the usage of at least the second
25 beam being greater than the usage of at least the first beam, the processing unit of
the system to determine a revised orientation of the antenna, such that orientation
of at least the first beam of the antenna having the revised orientation corresponds
to an orientation of at least the second beam of the antenna; and execute an
operation to change the orientation of the antenna to the revised orientation.
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OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0016] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment disclosed herein satisfies are listed herein below.
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[0017] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for
beam identification and determination of antenna payload direction and RET.
[0018] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a solution that
10 enables the utilization of radio resources at its optimum efficiency.
[0019] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide a solution that
aligns a main beam to the actual customer location, thereby delivering a better user
experience.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute
a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods
20 and systems in which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the
different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale,
emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present
disclosure. Also, the embodiments shown in the figures are not to be construed as
limiting the disclosure, but the possible variants of the method and system
25 according to the disclosure are illustrated herein to highlight the advantages of the
disclosure. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such
drawings includes disclosure of electrical components or circuitry commonly used
to implement such components.
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[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of 5th
generation core (5GC) network architecture.
[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a computing device upon
5 which the features of the present disclosure may be implemented, in accordance
with exemplary implementation of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a system for controlling
orientation of an antenna, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the
10 present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 4 illustrates a method flow diagram for controlling orientation of an
antenna, in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.
15 [0025] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a system for beam
identification and determination of antenna payload orientation, in accordance with
exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary system for beam identification and
20 determination of antenna payload orientation, in accordance with exemplary
implementations of the present disclosure.
[0027] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed
description of the disclosure.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various
specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of
30 embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that
embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific
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details. Several features described hereafter may each be used independently of one
another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not
address any of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the
problems discussed above.
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[0029] 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 embodiment.
10 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
disclosure as set forth.
[0030] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough
15 understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of
ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these
specific details. For example, circuits, systems, processes, and other components
may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the
embodiments in unnecessary detail.
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[0031] 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 may be performed in parallel or
25 concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process
is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional steps not
included in a figure.
[0032] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean
30 serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the
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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
designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques
5 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
any additional or other elements.
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[0033] As used herein, a “processing unit” or “processor” or “operating processor”
includes one or more processors, wherein processor refers to any logic circuitry for
processing instructions. A processor may be a general-purpose processor, a special
purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor, a plurality
15 of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a (Digital
Signal Processing) DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific
Integrated Circuits, Field Programmable Gate Array circuits, any other type of
integrated circuits, etc. The processor may perform signal coding data processing,
input/output processing, and/or any other functionality that enables the working of
20 the system according to the present disclosure. More specifically, the processor or
processing unit is a hardware processor.
[0034] As used herein, “a user equipment”, “a user device”, “a smart-user-device”,
“a smart-device”, “an electronic device”, “a mobile device”, “a handheld device”,
25 “a wireless communication device”, “a mobile communication device”, “a
communication device” may be any electrical, electronic and/or computing device
or equipment, capable of implementing the features of the present disclosure. The
user equipment/device may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, smart
phone, laptop, a general-purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant,
30 tablet computer, wearable device or any other computing device which is capable
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of implementing the features of the present disclosure. Also, the user device may
contain at least one input means configured to receive an input from at least one of
a transceiver unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, a detection unit and any other
such unit(s) which are required to implement the features of the present disclosure.
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[0035] As used herein, “storage unit” or “memory unit” refers to a machine or
computer-readable medium including any mechanism for storing information in a
form readable by a computer or similar machine. For example, a computer-readable
medium includes read-only memory (“ROM”), random access memory (“RAM”),
10 magnetic disk storage media, optical storage media, flash memory devices or other
types of machine-accessible storage media. The storage unit stores at least the data
that may be required by one or more units of the system to perform their respective
functions.
15 [0036] As used herein “interface” or “user interface refers to a shared boundary
across which two or more separate components of a system exchange information
or data. The interface may also be referred to a set of rules or protocols that define
communication or interaction of one or more modules or one or more units with
each other, which also includes the methods, functions, or procedures that may be
20 called.
[0037] All modules, units, components used herein, unless explicitly excluded
herein, may be software modules or hardware processors, the processors being a
general-purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor,
25 a digital signal processor (DSP), a plurality of microprocessors, one or more
microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller,
Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Field Programmable Gate Array
circuits (FPGA), any other type of integrated circuits, etc.
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[0038] As used herein the transceiver unit include at least one receiver and at least
one transmitter configured respectively for receiving and transmitting data, signals,
information or a combination thereof between units/components within the system
and/or connected with the system.
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[0039] As used herein, the terms "first", "second", and the like, herein do not denote
any order, ranking, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one
element from another.
10 [0040] As discussed in the background section, the current known solutions have
several shortcomings. The present disclosure aims to overcome the abovementioned and other existing problems in this field of technology by providing a
method and a system for controlling orientation of an antenna.
[0041] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of 5th 15
generation core (5GC) network architecture, in accordance with exemplary
implementation of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the 5GC network
architecture [100] includes a user equipment (UE) [102], a radio access network
(RAN) [104], an access and mobility management function (AMF) [106], a Session
20 Management Function (SMF) [108], a Service Communication Proxy (SCP) [110],
an Authentication Server Function (AUSF) [112], a Network Slice Specific
Authentication and Authorization Function (NSSAAF) [114], a Network Slice
Selection Function (NSSF) [116], a Network Exposure Function (NEF) [118], a
Network Repository Function (NRF) [120], a Policy Control Function (PCF) [122],
25 a Unified Data Management (UDM) [124], an application function (AF) [126], a
User Plane Function (UPF) [128], a data network (DN) [130], wherein all the
components are assumed to be connected to each other in a manner as obvious to
the person skilled in the art for implementing features of the present disclosure.
30 [0042] As used herein, a Radio Access Network (RAN) [104] is the part of a mobile
telecommunications system that connects user equipment (UE) [102] to the core
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network (CN) and provides access to different types of networks (e.g., 5G network).
It consists of radio base stations and the radio access technologies that enable
wireless communication.
5 [0043] As used herein, an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) [106]
is a 5G core network function responsible for managing access and mobility
aspects, such as UE registration, connection, and reachability. It also handles
mobility management procedures like handovers and paging.
10 [0044] As used herein, a Session Management Function (SMF) [108] is a 5G core
network function responsible for managing session-related aspects, such as
establishing, modifying, and releasing sessions. It coordinates with the User Plane
Function (UPF) for data forwarding and handles IP address allocation and QoS
enforcement.
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[0045] As used herein, a Service Communication Proxy (SCP) [110] is a network
function in the 5G core network that facilitates communication between other
network functions by providing a secure and efficient messaging service. It acts as
a mediator for service-based interfaces.
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[0046] As used herein, an Authentication Server Function (AUSF) [112] is a
network function in the 5G core responsible for authenticating UEs during
registration and providing security services. It generates and verifies authentication
vectors and tokens.
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[0047] As used herein, a Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization
Function (NSSAAF) [114] is a network function that provides authentication and
authorization services specific to network slices. It ensures that UEs can access only
the slices for which they are authorized.
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[0048] As used herein, a Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) [116] is a
network function responsible for selecting the appropriate network slice for a UE
based on factors such as subscription, requested services, and network policies.
5 [0049] As used herein, a Network Exposure Function (NEF) [118] is a network
function that exposes capabilities and services of the 5G network to external
applications, enabling integration with third-party services and applications.
[0050] As used herein, a Network Repository Function (NRF) [120] is a network
10 function that acts as a central repository for information about available network
functions and services. It facilitates the discovery and dynamic registration of
network functions.
[0051] As used herein, a Policy Control Function (PCF) [122] is a network function
15 responsible for policy control decisions, such as QoS, charging, and access control,
based on subscriber information and network policies.
[0052] As used herein, a Unified Data Management (UDM) [124] is a network
function that centralizes the management of subscriber data, including
20 authentication, authorization, and subscription information.
[0053] As used herein, an Application Function (AF) [126] is a network function
that represents external applications interfacing with the 5G core network to access
network capabilities and services.
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[0054] As used herein, a User Plane Function (UPF) [128] is a network function
responsible for handling user data traffic, including packet routing, forwarding, and
QoS enforcement.
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[0055] As used herein, a Data Network (DN) [130] refers to a network that provides
data services to user equipment (UE) in a telecommunications system. The data
services may include but are not limited to Internet services, and private data
network-related services.
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[0056] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a computing device [200]
(also referred to herein as a computer system [200]) upon which the features of the
present disclosure may be implemented in accordance with exemplary
implementation of the present disclosure. In an implementation, the computing
10 device [200] may also implement a method for controlling orientation of an antenna
utilising the system. In another implementation, the computing device [200] itself
implements the method for controlling the orientation of an antenna using one or
more units configured within the computing device [200], wherein said one or more
units are capable of implementing the features as disclosed in the present disclosure.
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[0057] The computing device [200] may include a bus [202] or other
communication mechanism for communicating information, and a hardware
processor [204] coupled with bus [202] for processing information. The hardware
processor [204] may be, for example, a general-purpose microprocessor. The
20 computing device [200] may also include a main memory [206], such as a randomaccess memory (RAM), or other dynamic storage device, coupled to the bus [202]
for storing information and instructions to be executed by the processor [204]. The
main memory [206] also may be used for storing temporary variables or other
intermediate information during execution of the instructions to be executed by the
25 processor [204]. Such instructions, when stored in non-transitory storage media
accessible to the processor [204], render the computing device [200] into a specialpurpose machine that is customized to perform the operations specified in the
instructions. The computing device [200] further includes a read only memory
(ROM) [208] or other static storage device coupled to the bus [202] for storing static
30 information and instructions for the processor [204].
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[0058] A storage device [210], such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, or solid-state
drive is provided and coupled to the bus [202] for storing information and
instructions. The computing device [200] may be coupled via the bus [202] to a
5 display [212], such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), Liquid crystal Display (LCD),
Light Emitting Diode (LED) display, Organic LED (OLED) display, etc. for
displaying information to a computer user. An input device [214], including
alphanumeric and other keys, touch screen input means, etc. may be coupled to the
bus [202] for communicating information and command selections to the processor
10 [204]. Another type of user input device may be a cursor controller [216], such as
a mouse, a trackball, or cursor direction keys, for communicating direction
information and command selections to the processor [204], and for controlling
cursor movement on the display [212]. This input device typically has two degrees
of freedom in two axes, a first axis (e.g., x) and a second axis (e.g., y), that allow
15 the device to specify positions in a plane.
[0059] The computing device [200] may implement the techniques described
herein using customized hard-wired logic, one or more ASICs or FPGAs, firmware
and/or program logic which in combination with the computing device [200] causes
20 or programs the computing device [200] to be a special-purpose machine.
According to one implementation, the techniques herein are performed by the
computing device [200] in response to the processor [204] executing one or more
sequences of one or more instructions contained in the main memory [206]. Such
instructions may be read into the main memory [206] from another storage medium,
25 such as the storage device [210]. Execution of the sequences of instructions
contained in the main memory [206] causes the processor [204] to perform the
process steps described herein. In alternative implementations of the present
disclosure, hard-wired circuitry may be used in place of or in combination with
software instructions.
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[0060] The computing device [200] also may include a communication interface
[218] coupled to the bus [202]. The communication interface [218] provides a twoway data communication coupling to a network link [220] that is connected to a
local network [222]. For example, the communication interface [218] may be an
5 integrated services digital network (ISDN) card, cable modem, satellite modem, or
a modem to provide a data communication connection to a corresponding type of
telephone line. As another example, the communication interface [218] may be a
local area network (LAN) card to provide a data communication connection to a
compatible LAN. Wireless links may also be implemented. In any such
10 implementation, the communication interface [218] sends and receives electrical,
electromagnetic or optical signals that carry digital data streams representing
various types of information.
[0061] The computing device [200] can send messages and receive data, including
15 program code, through the network(s), the network link [220] and the
communication interface [218]. In the Internet example, a server [230] might
transmit a requested code for an application program through the Internet [228], the
ISP [226], the local network [222], host [224] and the communication interface
[218]. The received code may be executed by the processor [204] as it is received,
20 and/or stored in the storage device [210], or other non-volatile storage for later
execution.
[0062] The computing device [200] encompasses a wide range of electronic
devices capable of processing data and performing computations. Examples of
25 computing device [200] include, but are not limited only to, personal computers,
laptops, tablets, smartphones, servers, and embedded systems. The devices may
operate independently or as part of a network and can perform a variety of tasks
such as data storage, retrieval, and analysis. Additionally, computing device [200]
may include peripheral devices, such as monitors, keyboards, and printers, as well
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as integrated components within larger electronic systems, showcasing their
versatility in various technological applications.
[0063] Referring to FIG. 3, an exemplary block diagram of a system [300] for
5 controlling orientation of an antenna is shown, in accordance with the exemplary
implementations of the present disclosure. The system [300] comprises at least one
transceiver unit [302] and at least one processing unit [304]. Also, all of the
components/ units of the system [300] are assumed to be connected to each other
unless otherwise indicated below. As shown in the figures all units shown within
10 the system should also be assumed to be connected to each other. Also, in FIG. 3
only a few units are shown, however, the system [300] may comprise multiple such
units, or the system [300] may comprise any such numbers of said units, as required
to implement the features of the present disclosure. Further, in an implementation,
the system [300] may be present in a user device to implement the features of the
15 present disclosure. The system [300] may be a part of the user device / or may be
independent of but in communication with the user device (may also referred to
herein as a UE). In another implementation, the system [300] may reside in a server
or a network entity. In yet another implementation, the system [300] may reside
partly in the server/ network entity and partly in the user device.
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[0064] The system [300] is configured for controlling the orientation of an antenna,
with the help of the interconnection between the components/units of the system
[300]. In an exemplary implementation, the controlling of the antenna is performed
to direct the beam toward the location of the maximum users to enhance user
25 experience and network service.
[0065] The system [300] comprises a transceiver unit [302]. The transceiver unit
[302] is configured to receive, from the antenna, a set of current parameters
associated with the antenna, wherein the set of current parameters comprises at least
30 a current orientation of the antenna. The transceiver unit [302] is configured to
receive the set of current parameters associated with the antenna such as at least the
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current orientation of the antenna. The orientation of the antenna may correspond
to the orientations of at least a first beam and at least a second beam. The orientation
of the antenna may comprise at least one of an azimuth angle of the antenna, a tilt
angle of the antenna. Further, the orientation of the antenna may further comprise
5 an elevation angle, a radiation angle, a downtilt, a uptilt and a side lobe level. In an
exemplary implementation, the set of current parameters further comprises at least
one of antenna type, installed antenna height, and tower height. In a non-limiting
embodiment, the set of current parameters may be received from such as but not
limited to global positioning system (GPS) modules, one or more tracking sensors,
10 network management systems.
[0066] In an exemplary implementation, the first beam or primary beam is defined
as the beam where the antenna is directed to a specific location. In other words, the
first beam may be defined as the beam with maximum power. In an example, the
15 first beam is also referred to as main lobe. Further, the first beam is most effective
in transmitting and receiving signals.
[0067] In an exemplary implementation, the second beam or secondary beam is
defined as another beam directed by the antenna. In other words, the second beam
20 may be defined as the beam with lower power than the first beam. In an example,
the second beam is also referred to as side lobe. Further, the second beam radiates
energy in directions other than the main beam or first beam.
[0068] The transceiver unit [302] is further configured to receive, using counters
25 coupled to the antenna, a set of counter data of one or more beams of the antenna,
wherein the set of counter data is indicative of a usage of each of the one or more
beams of the antenna, and wherein the one or more beams comprise at least the first
beam and at least the second beam. The transceiver unit [302] of the system [300]
is further configured to receive the set of counter data of one or more beams of the
30 antenna such as the first beam and at least the second beam. The set of counter data
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represents the indicative of the usage of the first beam and at least the second beam.
In an exemplary implementation, the counters may be a computing unit or device,
which measures the set of counter data of the first beam and at least the second
beam. In an exemplary implementation, the set of counter data may be a value
5 associated with the first beam and at least the second beam. For example, a value 3
of the first beam and a value 5 of the second beam may represent that the first beam
is used during the operation three times and the second beam is used during the
operation five times. In an exemplary implementation, the set of counter data may
be associated with key performance indicator (KPI) values of the first beam and at
10 least the second beam. In a non-limiting embodiment, the set of counter data may
be received from such as but not limited to network equipment, network
management system, one or more network performance tracking sensors associated
with the antenna.
15 [0069] The system [300] comprises a processing unit [304]. The processing unit
[304] is connected at least with the transceiver unit [302]. The processing unit [304]
is configured to determine, based on the set of counter data, usage of at least the
first beam and at least the second beam, wherein, in response to the usage of at least
the second beam being greater than the usage of at least the first beam, the
20 processing unit [304] is configured to determine a revised orientation of the
antenna, such that orientation of at least the first beam of the antenna having the
revised orientation corresponds to an orientation of at least the second beam. The
processing unit [304] is configured to determine the usage of at least the first beam
and at least the second beam using the counter data. In an exemplary
25 implementation, based on the usage data such as usage value 3 of the first beam and
usage value 5 of the second beam, the processing unit [304] is configured to
determine the usage of at least the second beam being greater than the usage of at
least the first beam. After determining the greater usage of at least the second beam,
the processing unit [304] is configured to determine a revised orientation of the
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antenna to enable the orientation of at least the first beam of the antenna having the
revised orientation corresponds to an orientation of at least the second beam.
[0070] In an exemplary implementation, the first beam is formed in the direction
5 ‘X’ and the second beam is formed in the direction ‘Y’. After receiving the usage
data such as usage value 3 of the first beam and usage value 5 of the second beam,
the processing unit [304] is configured to determine the usage of the second beam
is greater than the first beam. Thereafter, the processing unit [304] is configured to
determine the revised orientation of the antenna, such that the orientation of the first
10 beam (e.g., in direction ‘X’) of the antenna now in the revised orientation
corresponds to the orientation of the second beam in direction ‘Y’.
[0071] The processing unit [304] is further configured to execute an operation to
change the orientation of the antenna to the revised orientation. After determining
15 the revised orientation of the antenna for the at least first beam, the processing unit
[304] is configured to execute the operation to change the orientation of the antenna
to the revised orientation. To execute the operation, the processing unit [304] is
configured to receive, at a server, a work order, comprising an instruction to adjust
the orientation of the antenna, to the revised orientation. The work order may
20 comprise the instruction to adjust the orientation of the antenna to the revised
orientation for optimizing the azimuth angle of the antenna, and the tilt angle of the
antenna so that the orientation of at least the first beam of the antenna having the
revised orientation corresponds to the orientation of at least the second beam. In an
implementation, the work order may be modified by an entity such as, but not
25 limited to, an optimization team, and an authorized person. In an example the
operation to change the orientation of the antenna may include manually or
remotely performing a task (e.g., adjustments to the position) to execute the work
order so that the orientation of the antenna may be changed to the revised
orientation.
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[0072] In an exemplary implementation, the processing unit [304] is configured to
generate a log of operations. The log of operations may be defined as a collection
of steps, processes, or tasks performed to revise the orientation of the antenna for
the second beam. Based on the information gathered form the log of operations, the
5 processing unit [304] is configured to validate the work order at the server. In an
exemplary implementation, the optimization team evaluates the proposed work
order and makes any necessary modifications. After validating, the work orders are
submitted for further processing. After validating the work order, the processing
unit [304] is configured to implement the work order on the server. In an
10 implementation, the work order is implemented automatically by the processing
unit [304] by executing the defined work order. In another implementation, the
work order may be implemented by the processing unit [304] after getting an
approval from the optimization team to execute the work order.
15 [0073] In an exemplary implementation, the transceiver unit [302] is further
configured to receive a set of revised parameters of the antenna after changing the
orientation of the antenna. The set of revised parameters relates to the revised
orientation of the antenna. The revised orientation of the antenna may correspond
to the changing of the azimuth angle of the antenna, and the tilt angle of the antenna.
20 The transceiver unit [302] is further configured to receive a set of revised counter
data of the one or more beams of the antenna. The set of revised counter data
represents the indicative of the usage of at least the first beam and at least the second
beam after changing the orientation of the antenna. For example, usage value 8 of
the first beam and usage value 5 of the second beam represent that the first beam is
25 used eight times during the operation and the second beam is used five times during
the operation. The processing unit [304] is further configured to determine the
performance of the antenna based on the set of revised parameters and the set of
revised counter data. The performance of the antenna may comprise evaluating the
usage of at least the first beam and at least the second beam of the antenna. The
30 processing unit [304] is configured to monitor and determine the performance of
the antenna based on the set of revised parameters, such as a change in the azimuth
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angle of the antenna, the tilt angle of the antenna, and the set of revised counter
data. In an exemplary implementation, based on the set of revised counter data, such
as usage value 8 of the first beam and usage value 5 of the second beam, the
processing unit [304] is configured to evaluate the usage of the first beam and the
5 second beam of the antenna for determining the performance of the antenna. In an
exemplary implementation, the processing unit [304] is configured to determine the
performance of the antenna based one the KPI values of the at least first beam and
at least the second beam.
10 [0074] In an exemplary implementation, the processing unit [304] is configured to
monitor and generate log of the operations. Further, in response to the usage of at
least the second beam being less than at least the usage of the first beam, the
processing unit [304] is configured to execute an operation to revert the orientation
of the antenna from the revised orientation to the original orientation. The operation
15 may be associated with changing the azimuth angle of the antenna, and the tilt angle
of the antenna for optimizing the operations.
[0075] Further, in accordance with the present disclosure, it is to be acknowledged
that the functionality described for the various the components/units can be
20 implemented interchangeably. While specific embodiments may disclose a
particular functionality of these units for clarity, it is recognized that various
configurations and combinations thereof are within the scope of the disclosure. The
functionality of specific units as disclosed in the disclosure should not be construed
as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Consequently, alternative
25 arrangements and substitutions of units, provided they achieve the intended
functionality described herein, are considered to be encompassed within the scope
of the present disclosure.
[0076] Referring to FIG. 4, an exemplary method flow diagram [400] for
30 controlling orientation of an antenna, in accordance with exemplary
implementations of the present disclosure is shown. In an implementation the
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method [400] is performed by the system [300]. Further, in an implementation, the
system [300] may be present in a server device to implement the features of the
present disclosure. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the method [400] starts at step [402].
5 [0077] At step [404], the method [400] as disclosed by the present disclosure
comprises receiving, by a transceiver unit [302], from the antenna, a set of current
parameters associated with the antenna, wherein the set of current parameters
comprise at least a current orientation of the antenna. The method [400]
implemented by the transceiver unit [302] may receive the set of current parameters
10 associated with the antenna such as at least the current orientation of the antenna.
The orientation of the antenna may correspond with orientations of at least a first
beam and at least a second beam. The orientation of the antenna may comprise at
least one of an azimuth angle of the antenna, and a tilt angle of the antenna, an
elevation angle, a radiation angle, a downtilt, a uptilt and a side lobe level. In an
15 exemplary implementation, the set of current parameters further comprises at least
one of antenna type, installed antenna height, and tower height. In an exemplary
implementation, the first beam is referred to as a main beam or an initial beam. In
an exemplary implementation, the second beam is a secondary beam where a
greater number of users may be served in comparison to the main beam.
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[0078] Next, at step [406], the method [400], as disclosed by the present disclosure,
comprises receiving, by the transceiver unit [302] using counters coupled to the
antenna, a set of counter data of one or more beams of the antenna, wherein the set
of counter data is indicative of a usage of each of the one or more beams of the
25 antenna, and wherein the one or more beams comprise at least a first beam and at
least a second beam. The method implemented by the transceiver unit [302] of the
system [300] may receive the set of counter data of one or more beams of the
antenna such as the first beam and at least the second beam. The set of counter data
represents the indicative of the usage of the first beam and at least the second beam.
30 In an exemplary implementation, the counters may be a computing unit or device,
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which measures the set of counter data of the first beam and at least the second
beam. In an exemplary implementation, the set of counter data may be a value
associated with the first beam and at least the second beam. For example, usage
value 3 of the first beam and usage value 5 of the second beam represent that the
5 first beam is used during the operation three times and the second beam is used
during the operation five times. In an exemplary implementation, the set of counter
data may be associated with key performance indicator (KPI) values of the first
beam and at least the second beam.
10 [0079] Next, at step [408], the method [400] as disclosed by the present disclosure
comprises determining, by a processing unit [304], based on the set of counter data,
usage of at least the first beam and at least the second beam, wherein, in response
to the usage of at least the second beam being greater than the usage of at least the
first beam, the method comprises: determining, by the processing unit [304], a
15 revised orientation of the antenna, such that orientation of at least the first beam of
the antenna having the revised orientation corresponds to an orientation of at least
the second beam. The method [400] implemented by the processing unit [304] may
determine the usage of at least the first beam and at least the second beam. In an
exemplary implementation, based on the usage data such as usage value 3 of the
20 first beam and usage value 5 of the second beam, the processing unit [304] may
determine the usage of at least the second beam being greater than the usage of at
least the first beam. After determining the greater usage of at least the second beam,
the processing unit [304] may determine a revised orientation of the antenna to
enable the orientation of at least the first beam of the antenna having the revised
25 orientation corresponding to an orientation of at least the second beam.
[0080] Next, at step [410], the method [400] as disclosed by the present disclosure
comprises executing, by the processing unit [304], an operation to change the
orientation of the antenna to the revised orientation. After determining the revised
30 orientation of the antenna for the at least first beam, the processing unit [304] may
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execute the operation to change the orientation of the antenna to the revised
orientation. The processing unit [304] may receive, at a server, a work order,
comprising an instruction to adjust the orientation of the antenna, to the revised
orientation. The work order may comprise the instruction to adjust the orientation
5 of the antenna to the revised orientation for optimizing the azimuth angle of the
antenna, and the tilt angle of the antenna so that the orientation of at least the first
beam of the antenna having the revised orientation corresponds to the orientation
of at least the second beam. In an implementation, the work order may be modified
by an entity such as, but not limited to, an optimization team, and an authorized
10 person.
[0081] In an exemplary implementation, the processing unit [304] may generate a
log of operations. Based on the information gathered form the log of operations, the
processing unit [304] may validate the work order at the server. In an exemplary
15 implementation, the optimization team evaluates the proposed work order and
makes any necessary modifications. After validating, the work orders are submitted
for further processing. After validating the work order, the processing unit [304]
may implement the work order on the server. In an implementation, the work order
is implemented automatically by the processing unit [304] by executing the defined
20 work order. In another implementation, the work order may be implemented by the
processing unit [304] after getting an approval from the optimization team to
execute the work order.
[0082] In an exemplary implementation, the transceiver unit [302] may receive a
25 set of revised parameters of the antenna. The set of revised parameters relates to the
revised orientation of the antenna. The revised orientation of the antenna may
correspond to the changing of the azimuth angle of the antenna, and the tilt angle
of the antenna. The transceiver unit [302] further may receive a set of revised
counter data of the one or more beams of the antenna. The set of revised counter
30 data represents the indicative of the usage of the first beam and at least the second
beam after changing the orientation of the antenna. The processing unit [304]
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further may determine the performance of the antenna based on the set of revised
parameters and the set of revised counter data. The performance of the antenna may
comprise evaluating the usage of at least the first beam and at least the second beam
of the antenna. The processing unit [304] may monitor and determine the
5 performance of the antenna based on the set of revised parameters, such as changing
the azimuth angle of the antenna, the tilt angle of the antenna, and the set of revised
counter data. In an exemplary implementation, based on the set of revised counter
data, such as usage value 8 of the first beam and usage value 5 of the second beam,
the processing unit [304] may evaluate the usage of the first beam and the second
10 beam of the antenna for determining the performance of the antenna. In an
exemplary implementation, the processing unit [304] may determine the
performance of the antenna based one the KPI values of the at least first beam and
at least the second beam.
15 [0083] In an exemplary implementation, the processing unit [304] may monitor and
generate a log of the operations. Further, in response to the usage of at least the
second beam being less than at least the usage of the first beam, the processing unit
[304] may execute an operation to revert the orientation of the antenna from the
revised orientation. The operation may be associated with changing the azimuth
20 angle of the antenna, and the tilt angle of the antenna for optimizing the operations.
[0084] Thereafter, the method [400] terminates at step [412].
[0085] Referring to FIG. 5, an exemplary block diagram of a system [500] for beam
25 identification and determination of antenna payload orientation is shown, in
accordance with the exemplary implementations of the present disclosure. The
system [500] comprises at least one radio frequency analytics (RFA) server [502],
at least one performance management (PM) server [506], at least one configuration
management (CM) server [508], at least one database [510], at least one work order
30 (WO) server [512] and at least one cognitive platform server [504].
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[0086] To identify a beam and determine antenna payload orientation such as
direction and remote electrical tilt (RET), the cognitive platform server [504] of the
system [500] is configured to retrieve one or more antenna key performance
indicators from a PM server [506], Further, the cognitive platform server [504]
5 determines one or more directions of positions of users in the vicinity of the
antenna. The cognitive platform server [504] is also configured to retrieve relevant
antenna physical parameters from the database [510]. The cognitive platform server
[504], then, determines a payload direction and RET by analyzing one or more
beam-forming key performance indicators and comparing them with the actual
10 implementation of payload direction and RET respectively. Thereafter, the
cognitive platform server [504] is configured to formulate a work order for
implementing a determined payload direction and RET and transmits the work
order to the WO server [512]. The WO server [512] is configured to modify and
validate the work order created by the cognitive platform server [504]. The WO
15 server [512] is further configured to transmit validated work ordersto the CM server
[508] via the cognitive platform server [504]. The cognitive platform server [504],
using data from the PM server [506], monitors antenna key performance indicators
and creates a report on the performance of the implemented work order. Thereafter,
the RFA server [502] assesses antenna key performance indicators, detects
20 abnormalities or unexpected outcomes, and reverts the implemented work order if
abnormalities or unexpected outcomes are detected by the RFA server [502].
[0087] In an implementation, the RFA server [502] monitors beams produced by
an antenna and maintains relevant counters pertinent to a beam. The PM server
25 [506] evaluates and manages all the key performance indicators that are relevant
for the functioning of a network and delivering the best user experience. The CM
server [508] configures all the configurable devices of the network to extract the
best network performance and deliver the best user experience. The database [510]
stores all the network data and provides the stored data to other servers, as may be
30 necessary. The WO server [512] modifies and validates a work order. The cognitive
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platform server [504] sends and receives data from various servers such as PM
server [506], CM server [508], and database [510], and manages various operations
of the network.
5 [0088] In an implementation, original equipment manufacturers have counters,
through which a used beam can be identified. The counter provides a count of
instances when a particular beam was used by users. Each beam represents a 3D
angular direction in terms of a horizontal and a vertical orientation. Based on the
counter information, a direction where the maximum users are located can be
10 determined. The determined direction can be used to compare the difference
between the used beam and the direction of a main beam (with maximum power).
Such a comparison allows aligning the main Beam with the used beam to serve
maximum users.
15 [0089] Referring to FIG. 6, an exemplary system [600] for beam identification and
determination of antenna payload orientation is shown, in accordance with
exemplary implementations of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 6, the
system [600] comprises at least one cognitive platform (CP) system [602], at least
one performance management (PM) system [604], at least one master database
20 (MDB) system [606], at least one configuration management (CM) system [608],
at least one radio frequency analytics (RFA) system [610], at least one work order
(WO) server [612] and at least one optimization team [614]. As shown in FIG. 6,
the PM system [604], the MDB system [606], the CM system [608], the RFA
system [610], and the WO system [612] are in two-way communication with the
25 CP system [602]. It is further emphasized that the CM system [608] forms a closed
loop system with the CP system [602] such that any change implemented by the
CM system [608] is monitored by the CP system [602] using data from the PM
system [604] and necessary adjustments can be made by the CP system [602] via
the CM system [608]. Moreover, the WO system [612] is in two-way
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communication with an optimization team [614]. The optimization team [614] may
modify and validate work orders received at WO system [612], if necessary.
[0090] As shown in FIG. 6, the CP system [602] may collect essential counter-level
5 data for beamforming performance KPIs through the PM system [604]. This data is
used to compute the actual direction(s) of users in the cell’s vicinity area. Once
areas with specific characteristics are identified based on the above criteria by the
CP system [602], the CP system [602] may then retrieve, using an algorithm engine,
crucial physical parameters from the MDB system [606]. These parameters include
10 antenna type, installed antenna height, tower height, and cell Azimuth, etc.
Additionally, the CP system [602] retrieves the current implemented remote
electrical tilt (RET) information for cells serving the identified areas. Further, the
CP system [602] using at least one computation engine may compute the actual
payload direction by analyzing the beam forming key performance indicators
15 (KPIs) and finding the delta between the actual implementation of azimuth
direction, fetched from the MDB system [606], with computed payload direction.
Additionally, the CP system [602] may compute the optimum RET configuration
and compare it with the MDB system [606]. Finally, the CP system [602] may
prepare the proposal plan for the optimization of azimuth as well as radio electrical
20 tilt for the cell.
[0091] Further, with the required information, the WO system [612] using an
optimization engine may execute an algorithm to formulate optimization plans. The
optimization plans may involve adjustments to antenna signal shooting direction
25 (azimuth) and RET. The CP system [608] may present the optimization plans to the
relevant optimization team [614] for approval via the WO System [612]. The
optimization team [614] may evaluate the proposed plans and make any necessary
modifications. After validation, the optimization plans are submitted for further
processing. The approved plans are integrated into the CM system [608] for
30 implementation. The CP system [602] may ensure that the planned changes are
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accurately applied to the network. Further, the CP system [602] may implement the
recommended changes. The CP system [602] may continuously monitor the KPIs
for the Cell. The CP system [602] may generate statistics and reports on the
performance of the changes. The optimization team [614] may receive these reports
5 via the RF analytics system [610], enabling them to assess the impact of the
implemented changes on network performance. In an exemplary implementation,
in the event of any anomalies or unexpected outcomes, the optimization team [614]
may efficiently revert the implemented changes. This fine-tunes the network
configuration and ensures optimal performance. In an implementation, a trigger
10 may be generated based on breaching pre-defined threshold values such as
direction, RET, and KPI values associated with the antenna. After receiving the
trigger due to the breached threshold, the optimizing team [614] may revert the
changes associated with the antenna payload orientation.
15 [0092] The present disclosure may relate to a non-transitory computer readable
storage medium storing instructions for controlling orientation of an antenna, the
instructions include executable code which, when executed by one or more units of
a system, causes: a transceiver unit [302] of the system to receive, from the antenna,
a set of current parameters associated with the antenna, wherein the set of current
20 parameters comprise at least a current orientation of the antenna; receive, using
counters coupled to the antenna, a set of counter data of one or more beams of the
antenna, wherein the set of counter data is indicative of a usage of each of the one
or more beams of the antenna, and wherein the one or more beams comprise at least
a first beam and at least a second beam; a processing unit [304] of the system to
25 determine, based on the set of counter data, usage of at least the first beam and at
least the second beam, wherein, in response to the usage of at least the second beam
being greater than the usage of at least the first beam, the processing unit [304] of
the system to determine a revised orientation of the antenna, such that orientation
of at least the first beam of the antenna having the revised orientation corresponds
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to an orientation of at least the second beam of the antenna; and execute an
operation to change the orientation of the antenna to the revised orientation.
[0093] As used herein, the present disclosure is not limited to any specific radio or
5 cellular network technology (such as 4G, 5G, 6G). The present disclosure may also
be applicable to lower and higher radio network technologies.
[0094] As is evident from the above, the present disclosure provides a technically
advanced solution for beam identification and determination of antenna payload
10 orientation such as direction and RET. The present invention allows the utilization
of the radio resources at an optimum efficiency. The present invention enables
aligning a main beam to an actual customer location and provides maximum
antenna power in the actual customer location, thereby providing a better user
experience.
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[0095] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the disclosed
embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that
many changes can be made to the embodiments without departing from the
principles of the present disclosure. These and other changes in the embodiments
20 of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, whereby it is to
be understood that the foregoing descriptive matter to be implemented is illustrative
and non-limiting.
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We Claim:
1. A method for controlling orientation of an antenna, the method comprising:
- receiving, by a transceiver unit [302], from the antenna, a set of
5 current parameters associated with the antenna, wherein the set of
current parameters comprise at least a current orientation of the
antenna;
- receiving, by the transceiver unit [302] using counters coupled to the
antenna, a set of counter data of one or more beams of the antenna,
10 wherein the set of counter data is indicative of a usage of each of the
one or more beams of the antenna, and wherein the one or more beams
comprise at least a first beam and at least a second beam; and
- determining, by a processing unit [304], based on the set of counter
data, usage of at least the first beam and at least the second beam,
15 wherein, in response to the usage of at least the second beam being
greater than the usage of at least the first beam, the method comprises:
- determining, by the processing unit [304], a revised orientation
of the antenna, such that orientation of at least the first beam of
the antenna having the revised orientation corresponds to an
20 orientation of at least the second beam of the antenna; and
- executing, by the processing unit [304], an operation to change
the orientation of the antenna to the revised orientation.
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the orientation of the antenna
25 corresponds with orientations of at least the first beam and at least the
second beam, and wherein the orientation of the antenna comprises at least
one of an azimuth angle of the antenna, and a tilt angle of the antenna.
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3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of executing, by the
processing unit [304], the operation to change the orientation of the antenna
to the revised orientation comprises:
- receiving, by the processing unit [304] at a server, a work order,
5 comprising an instruction to adjust the orientation of the antenna to
the revised orientation;
- validating, by the processing unit [304] at the server, the work order;
and
- implementing, by the processing unit [304] at the server, the work
10 order.
4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the method comprises:
- receiving, by the transceiver unit [302], a set of revised parameters of
the antenna, wherein the set of revised parameters relate to the revised
15 orientation of the antenna;
- receiving, by the transceiver unit [302], a set of revised counter data
of the one or more beams of the antenna; and
- determining, by the processing unit [304], a performance of the
antenna based on the set of revised parameters and the set of revised
20 counter data, wherein the performance of the antenna comprises
evaluating the usage of at least the first beam and at least the second
beam of the antenna.
5. The method as claimed in claim 4, wherein, in response to the usage of at
25 least the second beam being less than the usage of at least the first beam, the
method comprises executing, by the processing unit [304], an operation to
revert the orientation of the antenna from the revised orientation.
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6. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of parameters further
comprise at least one of antenna type, installed antenna height, and tower
height.
5 7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the method comprises
generating, by the processing unit [304], a log of operations.
8. A system for controlling orientation of an antenna, the system comprising:
- a transceiver unit [302] configured to:
10 - receive, from the antenna, a set of current parameters associated
with the antenna, wherein the set of current parameters comprise
at least a current orientation of the antenna;
- receive, using counters coupled to the antenna, a set of counter
data of one or more beams of the antenna, wherein the set of
15 counter data is indicative of a usage of each of the one or more
beams of the antenna, and wherein the one or more beams
comprise at least a first beam and at least a second beam; and
a processing unit [304] connected at least with the transceiver unit [302],
the processing unit [304] is configured to:
20 - determine, based on the set of counter data, usage of at least the
first beam and at least the second beam,
wherein, in response to the usage of at least the second beam being
greater than the usage of at least the first beam, the processing unit
[304] is configured to:
25 - determine a revised orientation of the antenna, such that
orientation of at least the first beam of the antenna having
the revised orientation corresponds to an orientation of at
least the second beam of the antenna; and
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- execute an operation to change the orientation of the
antenna to the revised orientation.
9. The system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the orientation of the antenna
5 corresponds with orientations of at least the first beam and at least the
second beam, and wherein the orientation of the antenna comprises at least
one of an azimuth angle of the antenna, and a tilt angle of the antenna.
10. The system as claimed in claim 8, wherein to execute the operation to
10 change the orientation of the antenna to the revised orientation, the
processing unit [304] is configured to:
- receive, at a server, a work order, comprising an instruction to adjust
the orientation of the antenna, to the revised orientation;
- validate, at the server, the work order; and
15 - implement, at the server, the work order.
11. The system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the system further comprises:
the transceiver unit [302] configured to:
- receive a set of revised parameters of the antenna, wherein the set of
20 revised parameters relate to the revised orientation of the antenna;
- receive a set of revised counter data of the one or more beams of the
antenna; and
the processing unit [304] configured to:
- determine a performance of the antenna based on the set of revised
25 parameters and the set of revised counter data, wherein the
performance of the antenna comprises evaluating the usage of at least
the first beam and at least the second beam of the antenna.
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12. The system as claimed in claim 11, wherein, in response to the usage of at
least the second beam being less than at least the usage of the first beam, the
processing unit [304] is configured to execute an operation to revert the
orientation of the antenna from the revised orientation.
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13. The system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the set of current parameters
further comprise at least one of antenna type, installed antenna height, and
tower height.
10 14. The system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the processing unit [304] is configured to generate a log of operations.