CN102959796A - Modulized antenna device and configuring medhod thereof - Google Patents
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The present invention provides a Modulized antenna device and configuring medhod thereof, and the configuration method of the modular antenna device comprising: I said antenna module in each antenna module comprises at least one antenna radiating element, i I said antenna module ofThe antenna module comprises L (i) an antenna port, wherein i, I, and L (i) is a positive integer. Joint processing module through the antenna port is connected to the I-th antenna module for joint processing algorithms for processing a signal transmitted through said I antenna module. The configuration module is connected to the the joint processing module, used to be adjusted according to the needs of the joint processing algorithms so that the joint processing of the signal processing module using the adjusted joint processing algorithms. Due to the adjustment of the joint processing algorithms without changing the antenna or redesigned antenna, the flexibility to implement the adjustment or configuration of the antenna.
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Technical field
Embodiments of the invention relate to antenna technical field, especially relate to a kind of Modular antenna apparatus and collocation method thereof.
Background technology
Antenna comprises to the transmitting antenna of aerial radiated electromagnetic wave with from the electromagnetic reception electric wire of aerial reception and be used for to receive and the dual-mode antenna of emitting electromagnetic wave.At present, main angle of declination (Down Tilt) and beamwidth etc. by the adjusting antenna adjusted the covering of antenna and antenna disturbed control, and regulates the capacity of antenna by the multi-beam mode.
In the fixedly radiation mode of antenna, need to regulate antenna integral body, sometimes need to change antenna.And antenna is of a great variety, so that operator's antenna management cost is expensive.
In the capable of regulating radiation mode of antenna, can satisfy different covering demands by wave beam forming.Yet in this scheme, the antenna of different gains usually needs redesign, to configure different radiating element numbers.
Owing in the radiation mode of above-mentioned antenna, when antenna is regulated, usually needing to change antenna or redesign antenna, therefore can not realize neatly adjusting or the configuration of antenna.
Summary of the invention
Provide a kind of Modular antenna apparatus and collocation method thereof according to embodiments of the invention, can realize neatly adjusting or the configuration of antenna.
First aspect, a kind of Modular antenna apparatus is provided, comprise: I Anneta module, each Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises at least one antenna radiation unit, i Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises L(i) individual antenna port, wherein above-mentioned i, I and L(i) be positive integer; The Combined Treatment module is connected to an above-mentioned I Anneta module by above-mentioned antenna port, is used for adopting the Combined Treatment algorithm process by the signal of above-mentioned I Anneta module transmission; Configuration module is connected to this Combined Treatment module, is used for as required this Combined Treatment algorithm being adjusted, so that this Combined Treatment module is used the above-mentioned signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after adjusting.
In the possible implementation of the first, this Combined Treatment module adopts the general signal processing function that above-mentioned signal is carried out general signal processing, wherein above-mentioned general signal processing argument of function comprises general signal processing matrix and above-mentioned signal, and this configuration module reconfigures above-mentioned general signal processing matrix and/or above-mentioned general signal processing function as required.
In conjunction with the possible implementation of above-mentioned the first, in the possible implementation of the second, this Modular antenna apparatus is receiving antenna device, and this Combined Treatment algorithm comprises: y
n=f (p_e, a
n), wherein, y
nFor carrying out the n road output signal that general signal processing obtains through this Combined Treatment module, f () is for receiving signal process function, A=[a
0, a
1... a
n..., a
N-1] be above-mentioned general signal processing matrix, obtain N road output signal, p_e=[p for the treatment of above-mentioned signal
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for expression from the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, n=1,2 ..., N, wherein, wherein this configuration module is with this y
n=f (p_e, a
n) be adjusted into y
n=f ' (p_e, a '
n).
In conjunction with above-mentioned the first possible implementation or the possible implementation of the second, in the third possible implementation, above-mentioned general signal processing comprises: transparent transmission is processed, polarization is processed, wave beam merges and processes or beam forming processing, and this general signal processing function is determined by in the attribute of the topological mode of the application scenarios of this Modular antenna apparatus, an above-mentioned I Anneta module and this Anneta module at least one.
In conjunction with the possible implementation of above-mentioned the first, in the 4th kind of possible implementation, this Modular antenna apparatus is transmission antenna device, and this Combined Treatment algorithm comprises:
Wherein, x
nBe the n road signal of input, g () is this processing function that transmits, B=[b
0, b
1... b
n..., b
N-1] be above-mentioned general signal processing matrix, obtain outputing to the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module for the treatment of the above-mentioned signal in N road, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for the signal that expression outputs to each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, wherein this configuration module was for should
Be adjusted into
N=1 wherein, 2 ..., N.
In conjunction with above-mentioned any possible implementation, in the 5th kind of possible implementation, this Combined Treatment algorithm also comprises the topological mode of an above-mentioned I Anneta module, and wherein this configuration module reconfigures the topological mode of an above-mentioned I Anneta module.
In conjunction with above-mentioned any possible implementation, in the 6th kind of possible implementation, above-mentioned Modular antenna apparatus also comprises: correction module, be connected to an above-mentioned I Anneta module and this Combined Treatment module, be used for obtaining the correction relevant information of an above-mentioned I Anneta module, obtain control information according to this correction relevant information, and this control information is sent to this Combined Treatment module, wherein this Combined Treatment module is proofreaied and correct above-mentioned signal according to this control information.
In conjunction with above-mentioned any possible implementation, in the 7th kind of possible implementation, an above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises active antenna module and/or passive antenna module and/or active and passive hybrid antenna module, wherein this passive antenna module comprises passive antenna and radiofrequency signal processing unit, and this radiofrequency signal processing unit is used for above-mentioned signal is carried out radio frequency processing.
In conjunction with above-mentioned any possible implementation, in the 8th kind of possible implementation, above-mentioned configuration module is adjusted this Combined Treatment algorithm according to one or more in covering demand, capacity requirement and the interference demand for control of mobile communication system.
Second aspect, a kind of collocation method of modularization antenna is provided, this modularization antenna comprises: I Anneta module, each Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises at least one antenna radiation unit, i Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises L(i) individual antenna port, wherein above-mentioned i, I and L(i) be positive integer, the method comprises: the signal that adopts the Combined Treatment algorithm process to transmit by above-mentioned I Anneta module; As required this Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted; In the situation that this Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, use the above-mentioned signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after adjusting.
In the possible implementation of the first, this adopts the Combined Treatment algorithm process by the signal of above-mentioned I Anneta module transmission, comprise: adopt the general signal processing function that above-mentioned signal is carried out general signal processing, wherein above-mentioned general signal processing argument of function comprises general signal processing matrix and above-mentioned signal; Wherein this is adjusted this Combined Treatment algorithm as required, comprising: reconfigure as required above-mentioned signal processing array and/or above-mentioned general signal processing function.
In conjunction with the possible implementation of the first of above-mentioned second aspect, in the possible implementation of the second, this Combined Treatment algorithm comprises: y
n=f (p_e, a
n), wherein, y
nFor carrying out the n road output signal that general signal processing obtains through this Combined Treatment algorithm, f () is for receiving signal process function, A=[a
0, a
1... a
n..., a
N-1] be above-mentioned general signal processing matrix, obtain N road output signal, p_e=[p for the treatment of above-mentioned signal
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for expression from the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, n=1,2 ..., N, wherein, wherein above-mentioned as required described Combined Treatment algorithm the adjustment comprises: with this y
n=f (p_e, a
n) be adjusted into y
n=f'(p_e, a'
n).
In conjunction with the first of above-mentioned second aspect possible implementation or the possible implementation of the second, in the third possible implementation, above-mentioned general signal processing comprises: transparent transmission is processed, polarization is processed, wave beam merges and processes or beam forming processing, and this general signal processing function is determined by in the attribute of the topological mode of the application scenarios of this Modular antenna apparatus, an above-mentioned I Anneta module and this Anneta module at least one.
In conjunction with the possible implementation of above-mentioned the first, in the 4th kind of possible implementation, this Combined Treatment algorithm comprises:
Wherein, x
nBe the n road signal of input, g () is this processing function that transmits, B=[b
0, b
1... b
n..., b
N-1] be above-mentioned general signal processing matrix, obtain outputing to the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module for the treatment of the above-mentioned signal in N road, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for the signal that expression outputs to each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, wherein above-mentioned as required described Combined Treatment algorithm the adjustment comprises: should
Be adjusted into
N=1 wherein, 2 ..., N.
In conjunction with above-mentioned any possible implementation, in the 5th kind of possible implementation, this Combined Treatment algorithm also comprises the topological mode of an above-mentioned I Anneta module, wherein should adjust this Combined Treatment algorithm, also comprise: the topological mode to an above-mentioned I Anneta module reconfigures.
In conjunction with above-mentioned any possible implementation, in the 6th kind of possible implementation, before as required this Combined Treatment algorithm being adjusted, the method also comprises: the correction relevant information of obtaining an above-mentioned I Anneta module; Proofread and correct relevant information according to this and obtain control information; Proofread and correct above-mentioned signal according to this control information.
In conjunction with above-mentioned any possible implementation, in the 7th kind of possible implementation, above-mentionedly as required described Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, being comprised: according to one or more in covering demand, capacity requirement and the interference demand for control of mobile communication system this Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted.
The technical program can adopt the signal that the Combined Treatment algorithm transmits the Modular antenna apparatus that comprises a plurality of Anneta modules to unify to process, and can adjusting this Combined Treatment algorithm as required, so that the above-mentioned signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after the use adjustment.Because the adjustment of modularization antenna realizes by the adjustment of Combined Treatment algorithm, need not to change antenna or redesign antenna, therefore can realize neatly adjusting or the configuration of antenna.
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Fig. 1 shows the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 A shows the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 B shows the structural schematic diagram of passive antenna module according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 C shows the structural schematic diagram of active antenna module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 D shows the structural schematic diagram of active and passive mixing module according to still another embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 E shows the according to an embodiment of the invention schematic diagram of the logical construction of Anneta module.
Fig. 3 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 6 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 7 is the indicative flowchart of the collocation method of modularization antenna according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 8 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
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Below in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in the embodiment of the invention, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the invention is clearly and completely described, obviously, described embodiment is a part of embodiment of the present invention, rather than whole embodiment.Based on the embodiment among the present invention, the every other embodiment that those of ordinary skills obtain under the prerequisite of not making creative work should belong to the scope of protection of the invention.
In mobile communication system, usually according to the setting up requirement, cover to require of antenna, many antenna capabilities require, sectorization requirement, system type etc. customize different size antenna.Embodiments of the invention have proposed a kind of configurable modularization antenna, and the antenna performances such as the polarization of antenna and radiation mode can reconfigure, with covering demand, capacity requirement and the interference demand for control that satisfies the different mobile communication system group network.
Fig. 1 shows the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the invention.Modular antenna apparatus 100 comprises: I Anneta module 110, Combined Treatment module 120 and configuration module 130.
Each Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module 110 comprises at least one antenna radiation unit, and i Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module 110 comprises L(i) individual antenna port, wherein above-mentioned i, I and L(i) be positive integer.Combined Treatment module 120 is connected to an above-mentioned I Anneta module 110 by above-mentioned antenna port, is used for adopting the Combined Treatment algorithm process by the signal of above-mentioned I Anneta module transmission.Configuration module 130 is connected to Combined Treatment module 120, is used for as required this Combined Treatment algorithm being adjusted, so that the above-mentioned signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process that Combined Treatment module 120 is used after adjusting.
According to embodiments of the invention, the characteristics of every kind of Anneta module are to be comprised of a plurality of radiating elements, externally present a plurality of antenna ports, each antenna port has definite band characteristic, polarization characteristic, radiation characteristic (being the antenna pattern characteristic), circuit characteristic etc.An above-mentioned I Anneta module 110 can make up according to the relation that necessarily lays according to the needs of mobile communication system, forms the modularization antenna.The relation of laying can refer to relative position relation between the Anneta module and normal direction of Anneta module etc.The above-mentioned relation that lays can refer to physically the relation that lays also can refer to the relation that lays in logic.An above-mentioned I Anneta module 110 can have identical module attribute, also can have different module attributes, and module attribute can represent that Anneta module is active or passive.An Anneta module can comprise K radiating element and L antenna port, and can realize that radiating element is to the mapping of antenna port.An above-mentioned L antenna port can refer to physically antenna port or antenna port in logic, according to embodiments of the invention this is not restricted.
For example, Combined Treatment module 120 can adopt the form of software definition to realize, i.e. the combination of Anneta module and can realize by software mode the Combined Treatment of signal, and can be configured.Be not limited to this according to embodiments of the invention, for example, Combined Treatment module 120 can also adopt example, in hardware to realize, for example, the combination of Anneta module and can be at programming device to the Combined Treatment of signal, for example, digital signal processor (Digital Signal Processor, DSP), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) (Application Specific Integrated Circuit, ASIC), field programmable gate array (Field-Programmable GateArray, FPGA) etc. upward realize by programming, and can be configured.Described Combined Treatment algorithm refers to can be to the signal of above-mentioned I Anneta module transmission is united or unified signal is processed algorithm here, associating or unified signal are processed and (for example are also referred to as general signal processing, the processing such as polarization, wave beam merging, wave beam forming), (for example process to distinguish over special signal, the processing such as decoding, coding, modulation, demodulation), correspondingly, the Combined Treatment algorithm also can be called the general procedure algorithm.When Combined Treatment module 120 realized with the form of software definition, the Combined Treatment algorithm can be the form of program code or function.When Combined Treatment module 120 realized with the form of hardware, the Combined Treatment algorithm can be the form of hardware description language.
According to embodiments of the invention, configuration module 130 can be adjusted described Combined Treatment algorithm according to one or more in covering demand, capacity requirement and the interference demand for control of mobile communication system.
According to embodiments of the invention, can according to setting up requirement, covering requirement, the requirement of many antenna capabilities, sectorization requirement, system type, realize customizing by configurable functionality the antenna of different size by software definition or example, in hardware.
Can adopt the signal that the Combined Treatment algorithm transmits the Modular antenna apparatus that comprises a plurality of Anneta modules to unify to process according to embodiments of the invention, and can adjusting this Combined Treatment algorithm as required, so that the above-mentioned signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after the use adjustment.Because the adjustment of modularization antenna realizes by the adjustment of Combined Treatment algorithm, need not to change antenna or redesign antenna, therefore can realize neatly adjusting or the configuration of antenna.
In addition, realize many antenna functions according to the modularization of embodiments of the invention by antenna, so that the assembly type production of antenna becomes possibility, and can reduce kind and the specification of antenna, reduced the antenna management cost of operator.
Fig. 2 A shows the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.Modular antenna apparatus 200 comprises: I Anneta module 210, Combined Treatment module 220, configuration module 230 and correction module 240.The Anneta module 210 of the embodiment of Fig. 2, Combined Treatment module 220 and configuration module 230 are similar with Anneta module 110, Combined Treatment module 120 and the configuration module 130 of the embodiment of Fig. 1 respectively, do not repeat them here.
For example, above-mentioned correction module 240 can be finished the phasing between the Anneta module 210, processes with the allied signal of a plurality of Anneta modules 210 of further optimization.Correction module 240 is proofreaied and correct and is processed the control information obtain and be sent to Combined Treatment module 220, the signal that the antenna port from each Anneta module 210 receives is proofreaied and correct before the signal of processing antenna port by Combined Treatment module 220.This proofreaies and correct relevant information can be the phase information of each Anneta module 210, and this control information can be the phase difference between each Anneta module 210.Preferably, if mobile communication system does not adopt autonomous channel multiple-input and multiple-output (Multiple Input Multiple Output, MIMO) pattern, then can proofread and correct processing to the signal of each Anneta module 210 transmission, so that the phase preserving of each Anneta module 210 is consistent, process thereby optimize allied signal.
According to embodiments of the invention, an above-mentioned I Anneta module 210 comprises active antenna module and/or passive antenna module and/or active and passive hybrid antenna module, wherein this passive antenna module comprises passive antenna and radiofrequency signal processing unit, and this radiofrequency signal processing unit is used for above-mentioned signal is carried out radio frequency processing.
For example, an above-mentioned I Anneta module 220 can be passive antenna module, active antenna module or active and passive hybrid antenna module from the angle of radiating element excitation.An above-mentioned I Anneta module 220 can all be active antenna module, passive antenna module or active and passive hybrid antenna module, also can be the combination in any of these three kinds of Anneta modules.Preferably, an above-mentioned I Anneta module 220 comprises active antenna module or active and passive hybrid antenna module at least.
Below in conjunction with Fig. 2 B, 2C and 2D according to an embodiment of the invention Anneta module is described.Fig. 2 B shows the structural schematic diagram of passive antenna module according to an embodiment of the invention.Fig. 2 C shows the structural schematic diagram of active antenna module according to another embodiment of the present invention.Fig. 2 D shows the structural schematic diagram of active and passive mixing module according to still another embodiment of the invention.
The passive antenna module mainly (for example, TRX) is comprised of, shown in Fig. 2 B passive antenna and radiofrequency signal processing unit.Each passive antenna can comprise feeding network and at least one antenna radiation unit.For passive antenna, need to be connected to the Combined Treatment module through after the radio frequency processing.
Active antenna module mainly is comprised of active antenna, radiofrequency signal processing capacity that wherein active antenna is integrated.Referring to Fig. 2 C, active antenna can comprise at least one (for example, K) radiating element and integrated radiofrequency signal processing unit (for example, TRX).For example, when active antenna when the reception antenna, the radiofrequency signal processing unit will carry out radio frequency processing from the signal that radiating element receives, the signal of signal synthesis unit after with radio frequency processing carries out signal and synthesizes, and exports by antenna port.
Referring to Fig. 2 D, in active and passive hybrid antenna module, each radiofrequency signal processing unit receives signal by feeding network from a plurality of radiating elements, and the signal that receives is carried out radio frequency processing, it is synthetic that the signal of signal synthesis unit after with radio frequency processing carries out signal, and export by antenna port.
According to embodiments of the invention, owing to adopt modularized design and configurable allied signal to process, so that more easily realize the integrated of active antenna and passive antenna.
The above has described the according to an embodiment of the invention entity structure of Anneta module in conjunction with Fig. 2 B to Fig. 2 D.Below in conjunction with Fig. 2 E the according to an embodiment of the invention logical construction of Anneta module is described.Fig. 2 E shows the according to an embodiment of the invention schematic diagram of the logical construction of Anneta module.Referring to Fig. 2 E, K radiating element (for example, radiating element 0,1 ..., K-2, K-1) upper transmission signal by the antenna terminal mapping matrixing network be mapped to L antenna port (for example, antenna port 0,1 ..., the L-1) signal of upper transmission.In addition, Anneta module can also comprise correction (Calibration, CAL) port, is used for the phase place of Anneta module is proofreaied and correct, so that the phase preserving between the Anneta module is consistent.
According to embodiments of the invention, Combined Treatment module 220 adopts the general signal processing function that above-mentioned signal is carried out general signal processing, wherein above-mentioned general signal processing argument of function comprises general signal processing matrix and above-mentioned signal, and configuration module 230 reconfigures above-mentioned general signal processing matrix and/or above-mentioned general signal processing function as required.
According to embodiments of the invention, Modular antenna apparatus 200 is receiving antenna device, and above-mentioned Combined Treatment algorithm comprises: y
n=f (p_e, a
n), wherein, y
nFor carrying out the n road output signal that general signal processing obtains through Combined Treatment module 220, f () is for receiving signal process function, A=[a
0, a
1... a
n..., a
N-1] be above-mentioned general signal processing matrix, obtain N road output signal, p_e=[p for the treatment of above-mentioned signal
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for expression from the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, n=0,1,2 ..., N-1, wherein, wherein configuration module 230 is with this y
n=f (p_e, a
n) be adjusted into y
n=f ' (p_e, a '
n).
For example, Combined Treatment module 220 will carry out from the signal that antenna port receives unified general signal processing obtain N road signal (0,1 ..., N-1), and N road signal outputed to the special signal processing module, in order to carry out demodulation process.Can also for example, the number of the vector of general signal processing matrix be set by the Combined Treatment algorithm is set according to embodiments of the invention, the coupling requirement of processing to satisfy special signal.For example, process when can only process N road signal when special signal, can arrange to comprise and be no more than N vectorial general signal processing matrix.
According to embodiments of the invention, above-mentioned general signal processing comprises: transparent transmission is processed, polarization is processed, wave beam merges and processes or beam forming processing, and above-mentioned general signal processing function is determined by in the attribute of the topological mode of the application scenarios of Modular antenna apparatus 200, an above-mentioned I Anneta module 210 and Anneta module 210 at least one.
For example, transparent transmission is processed and is referred to signal is carried out transparent transmission, namely signal is not carried out signal and processes.The polarised direction that refers to change signal is processed in polarization, for example, cross-polarized signal is processed into linear polarization signal or circularly polarized signal.The wave beam merging refers to signal is merged processing.Beam forming processing refers to signal is processed, so that the shape of the directional diagram of signal becomes the beam shape of appointment, for example, becomes narrower directional diagram after the wider directional diagram process beam forming processing with 4 same polarization ports.
For example, above-mentioned application scenarios comprises the application scenarioss such as single-shot list receipts, wide viewing angle covering, degree of depth covering.The topology mode refers to the relation between the Anneta module.The attribute of Anneta module refers to that this Anneta module is active antenna module or passive antenna module.
For example, system need to make up perpendicular polarization for single-shot list receipts, can make up circular polarization for indoor covering user, and covering for wide viewing angle needs to make up broad beam, and covering for the degree of depth needs to make up narrow beam etc.
According to embodiments of the invention, Modular antenna apparatus 200 is transmission antenna device, and above-mentioned Combined Treatment algorithm comprises:
Wherein, x
nBe the n road signal of input, g () is this processing function that transmits, B=[b
0, b
1... b
n..., b
N-1] be above-mentioned general signal processing matrix, obtain outputing to the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module 210 for the treatment of the above-mentioned signal in N road, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for the signal that expression outputs to each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, wherein configuration module 230 was for should
Be adjusted into
N=0 wherein, 1,2 ..., N-1.
According to embodiments of the invention, above-mentioned Combined Treatment algorithm also comprises the topological mode of an above-mentioned I Anneta module 210, and wherein the topological mode of 230 pairs of above-mentioned I Anneta modules 210 of configuration module reconfigures.
For example, the topological mode of Anneta module can comprise the number of the Anneta module in the Modular antenna apparatus.Suppose to be designed with in the Modular antenna apparatus 100 four Anneta modules, the number that can be as required reconfigures Anneta module by configuration module 230 is 2.Antenna port and Anneta module by signal transmission have mapping relations, and when the topological mode of Anneta module changed, antenna port is corresponding change also, thus the also corresponding change of antenna port vector.Certainly, also can directly configure the antenna port vector by configuration module 230 according to embodiments of the invention and realize reconfiguring topological mode.
Can realize the different radiation modes that require that cover by soft configuration (namely adopting the form of software to be configured) according to embodiments of the invention, and realize the coupling requirement that special signal is processed.Simultaneously, configurable and software definition need not to redesign antenna so that network design is simple when realizing the antenna of different gains, only need to carry out soft configuration to the modularization antenna and can realize.Also can adopt example, in hardware to realize according to embodiments of the invention, for example, can realize by programming programming device (for example, DSP, ASIC, FPGA etc.) is upper.
Fig. 3 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus 300 according to an embodiment of the invention.In the present embodiment, describe take Modular antenna apparatus as reception antenna as example.Modular antenna apparatus 300 is examples of Modular antenna apparatus 100 of the embodiment of Fig. 1, and be configurable, by the antenna of software definition.Modular antenna apparatus 300 for example comprises Combined Treatment module 320, configuration module 330 and a plurality of Anneta module 310(, Anneta module m
0, m
1..., m
I-1), each Anneta module has independently and lays, and independently normal direction and geometric center position (or coordinate) are namely arranged.Relation between each Anneta module represents the topological structure of Modular antenna apparatus 300.The Combined Treatment algorithm of Combined Treatment module 320 adopts software form to realize.Configuration module 330 is used for multimode Combined Treatment (being the Combined Treatment algorithm) is configured, to realize the antenna processing of software implementation and customization.Modular antenna apparatus 300 can also comprise correction module 340.
Below in conjunction with Fig. 3 according to an embodiment of the invention signal processing and the collocation method of Modular antenna apparatus are described.Adopt the mode of software definition that the signal that transmits on the Modular antenna apparatus is carried out the signal processing according to embodiments of the invention.The below carries out mathematical definition and description to the processing method of the signal that Modular antenna apparatus and Modular antenna apparatus receive.
The Modular antenna apparatus of configurable software definition comprises I Anneta module 310, m
0Represent the 0th module, m
1Represent the 1st module, by that analogy.Formula (1) has been explained the configuration of Anneta module 310.
m=[m
0,m
1,······,m
i······,m
I-1] (1)
The geometric description of each Anneta module 310 is by formula (2) s
iExplain s
iRecord respectively geometric center position (representing with coordinate x, y and z) and the normal direction angle of each Anneta module 310 and (used level angle
θ represents with vertical angle).By s
iConsisted of overall antenna topology Description Matrix s, as shown in Equation (3).
s=[s
0,s
1,·····s
i·····,s
I-1] (3)
Each Anneta module 310 can have different antenna port numbers, and namely the antenna port number of i Anneta module 310 is L(i).The signal of the antenna port of I Anneta module 310 transmission represents with antenna port vector p, as shown in Equation (4), and the signal usefulness antenna port vector p of the antenna port (Port) of each Anneta module 310 correspondence transmission wherein
iExpression, as shown in Equation (5).The signal of all antenna port transmission represents with total antenna port vector p_e of Anneta module 310, as shown in Equation (6).
p=[p
0,p
1,·····p
i·····,p
I-1] (4)
p
i=[p
i,0,p
i,1,......,p
i,L(i)] (5)
p_e=[p
0,0,p
0,1,·····p
i,0,p
i,1·····,p
I-1,L(I-1)] (6)
According to embodiments of the invention, the signal that Modular antenna apparatus is received carries out general signal processing and comprises that the signal to receiving from antenna port (for example carries out general signal processing, preliminary treatment), the signal of namely each antenna port of Modular antenna apparatus being exported carries out the adjustment of amplitude and phase place, and for the signal of exporting on all antenna ports, can carry out N general signal processing (or port processing), thereby obtain N road signal.The general signal processing of Combined Treatment module 320 can represent with the general signal processing function, shown in formula (7), (8) and (9).
y
n=f(p_e,a
n) (7)
A=[a
0,a
1,......a
n......,a
N-1] (9)
Wherein formula (7) represents n general signal processing, and the input of n general signal processing is n vectorial a of p_e and general signal processing matrix
n, p_e and a
nCarry out functional operation f () as independent variable and realize n general signal processing to all signals, p_e and a
nHas identical dimension
F () determines by the antenna topology Description Matrix of the application scenarios of Modular antenna apparatus, formula (3) and/or Anneta module attribute etc. are common.What for example, f () can be for matrix adds computing and multiplication.
Adjustment to this Combined Treatment algorithm is described below.Particularly, can be with another general signal processing matrix of general signal processing matrix modifications, as shown in Equation (10).Alternatively, the general signal processing functional relation can be represented to revise another general signal processing functional relation, as shown in Equation (11).
A′=[a′
0,a′
1,......a′
n......,a′
N-1] (10)
y
n=f′(p_e,a′
n) (11)
Wherein, matrix A ' be another general signal processing matrix that is different from matrix A, and f ' () is for being different from another functional relation of f ().The modification of above-mentioned modification general signal processing matrix and functional relation can realize by the configuration of configuration module 330, for example, the user can be as required arranges general signal processing matrix and functional relation in the user interface of special use, thereby revises general signal processing matrix and the functional relation of using in the Combined Treatment algorithm.Also can set in advance many general signal processing array and functional relation in Combined Treatment module 320 according to embodiments of the invention, and every kind of index that the general signal processing matrix is not identical with the functional relation correspondence.When the user need to reconfigure the associating Processing Algorithm, can input corresponding index in the allocation window on user interface, thereby revise easily the Combined Treatment algorithm.
Further, can define the adjustment p ' of Anneta module adjustment and relevant antenna port _ e.At this moment Anneta module allied signal Processing Algorithm is adjusted into:
y
n=f′(p′_e,a′
n) (12)
Wherein, p'_e is the antenna port vector that is different from p_e.
In addition, correction module 340 is used for obtaining from the correction port of each Anneta module 310 phase information of Anneta module, and process these phase informations and obtain phase difference between each Anneta module, and the phase difference that obtains is sent to Combined Treatment module 320, so that Combined Treatment module 320 was carried out phasing to above-mentioned signal before the signal that receives from Anneta module 310 is carried out general signal processing.
The above is that the situation of reception antenna is described to Modular antenna apparatus, is that the situation of transmitting antenna is described below in conjunction with Fig. 4 describing module antenna assembly.
Fig. 4 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention.In the present embodiment, describe take Modular antenna apparatus as transmitting antenna as example.Modular antenna apparatus 400 is examples of Modular antenna apparatus 100 of the embodiment of Fig. 1, and be configurable, by the antenna of software definition.Modular antenna apparatus 400 for example comprises Combined Treatment module 420, configuration module 430 and a plurality of Anneta module 410(, Anneta module m
0, m
1..., m
I-1), each Anneta module 410 has independently and lays, and independently normal direction and geometric center position (or coordinate) are namely arranged.Relation between each Anneta module represents the topological structure of Modular antenna apparatus 400.The Combined Treatment algorithm of Combined Treatment module 420 is realized by software form.Configuration module 430 is used for multimode Combined Treatment (being the Combined Treatment algorithm) is configured, to realize the antenna processing of software implementation and customization.Modular antenna apparatus 400 can also comprise correction module 440.
Below in conjunction with Fig. 4 according to an embodiment of the invention signal processing and the collocation method of Modular antenna apparatus are described.Adopt the mode of software definition that the signal that transmits on the Modular antenna apparatus is carried out general signal processing according to embodiments of the invention.The below carries out mathematical definition and description to the processing method of the signal that Modular antenna apparatus and Modular antenna apparatus send.
The mathematical definition of Modular antenna apparatus is identical with the embodiment of Fig. 3 with description, does not repeat them here.
According to embodiments of the invention, the signal to be sent of Modular antenna apparatus is carried out general signal processing to be comprised (for example processing through special signal, the processing such as coding) signal that obtains (for example carries out general signal processing, the processing such as polarization), N road signal is converted to the signal that will transmit at antenna port.Above-mentioned general signal processing can represent with the general signal processing function, shown in formula (13), (14) and (15).
p_e(n)=g(x
n,b
n) (13)
B=[b
0,b
1,......b
n......,b
N-1] (15)
Wherein n processing of formula (13) expression also can be expressed as
N the input of processing is x
nN vectorial b with the general signal processing matrix
n, x
nAnd b
nCarry out functional operation g () as independent variable and realize n processing to all signals, p_e and b
nHas identical dimension
G () determines by the antenna topology Description Matrix of the application scenarios of Modular antenna apparatus, formula (3) and/or Anneta module attribute etc. are common.What for example, g () can be for matrix adds computing and multiplication.
Adjustment to this Combined Treatment algorithm is described below.Particularly, can be with another general signal processing matrix of general signal processing matrix modifications, as shown in Equation (16).Alternatively, the general signal processing functional relation can be represented to revise another general signal processing functional relation, as shown in Equation (11).
B′=[b
0′,b′
1,......b′
n......,b′
N-1] (16)
p′_e(n)=g′(x
n,b′
n) (17)
Wherein, matrix B ' be another general signal processing matrix that is different from matrix B, and g ' () is for being different from another functional relation of g ().The modification of above-mentioned modification general signal processing matrix and functional relation can realize by the configuration of configuration module 430, for example, the user can be as required arranges general signal processing matrix and functional relation in the user interface of special use, thereby revises general signal processing matrix and the functional relation of using in the Combined Treatment algorithm.Also can set in advance many general signal processing array and functional relation in Combined Treatment module 320 according to embodiments of the invention, and every kind of index that the general signal processing matrix is not identical with the functional relation correspondence.When the user need to reconfigure the associating Processing Algorithm, can input corresponding index in the allocation window on user interface, thereby revise easily the Combined Treatment algorithm.
Fig. 5 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus 500 according to an embodiment of the invention.The Modular antenna apparatus 500 of Fig. 5 is examples of horizontal extension antenna array.
m=[m
0,m
1] (18)
s=[s
0,s
1] (19)
s
0=[0,0,0,0,90] (20)
s
1=[λ,0,0,0,90] (21)
Wherein m is Anneta module configuration vector, m
0 Expression Anneta module 530 and m
1Expression Anneta module 540.s
0And s
1Be respectively the geometric description of Anneta module 530 and Anneta module 540, and identical with the definition in the formula (2).For example, s
0Describe the geometric center position of Anneta module 530: coordinate x=0, coordinate y=0 and coordinate z=0, normal direction satisfies: level angle
Vertical angle θ=90.s
1Describe the geometric center position of Anneta module 540: coordinate x=λ, coordinate y=0 and coordinate z=0, normal direction satisfies: level angle
Vertical angle θ=90.Wherein, λ is the wavelength of emission or acknowledge(ment) signal.
The antenna port vector of each Anneta module is as follows:
p=[p
0,p
1] (22)
p
0=[p
0,0,p
0,1,p
0,2,p
0,3] (23)
p
1=[p
1,0,p
1,1,p
1,2,p
1,3] (24)
p_e=[p
0,0,p
0,1,p
0,2,p
0,3,p
1,0,p
1,1,p
1,2,p
1,3] (25)
In the present embodiment, general signal processing is defined as antenna port vector and general signal processing product of two matrices, and wherein, n processing is expressed as follows:
y
n=p_e·a
n (26)
For example, the Combined Treatment module can adopt different general signal processing matrixes that the signal that the antenna port from Modular antenna apparatus receives is carried out different general signal processings:
Formula (27) has been described the first general signal processing of the signal of Modular antenna apparatus transmission, this general signal processing represents the transparent transmission that carries out of the signal that receives from 8 antenna ports is processed, MIMO pattern up to 8 rank is provided, and exports 8 road signals to the special signal processing module.
Formula (28) has been described the second general signal processing of the signal of Modular antenna apparatus transmission, and this general signal processing merges the orthogonal polarization array element of Anneta module, with the simulation perpendicular polarization, and exports four road signals.
Formula (29) has been described the third general signal processing of the signal of Modular antenna apparatus transmission, and this general signal processing carries out wave beam forming to two polarization array element signals, points to 0 beam of unit of spending to finish, and the output two paths of signals.
As required, can or select one of (27), (28) and (29) as the general signal processing matrix by the configuration module appointment, to realize the antenna of software definition.Certainly, configuration module also can adopt example, in hardware to realize, for example, can realize by programming programming device (for example, DSP, ASIC, FPGA etc.) is upper.Further, as required, in the antenna running, can also the general signal processing matrix be revised as (27), (28) and (29) another from one of (27), (28) and (29) by configuration module.
A=I
8*8 (27)
As required, can also be with function y
n=p_ea
nMultiplication relationship be revised as other functional relation, for example, y '
n=kp_ea
n, wherein κ constant, perhaps y '
n=p_e+a '
n, a ' wherein
nBe the numerical value identical with the dimension of p_e.
Can satisfy covering demand, the capacity requirement of different mobile communication system group network and disturb demand for control according to embodiments of the invention.According to embodiments of the invention, can be according to setting up requirement, covering requirement, the requirement of many antenna capabilities, sectorization requirement, system type, by the antenna of software definition and configurable functionality customization different size.
Fig. 6 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus 600 according to another embodiment of the present invention.Anneta module in the Modular antenna apparatus 600 of Fig. 6 is the example of extends perpendicular antenna array.
m=[m
0,m
1,m
2] (30)
s
0=[0,0,0,0,90] (31)
s
1=[0,λ,0,0,90] (32)
s
2=[0,2λ,0,0,90] (33)
Wherein m is Anneta module configuration vector, m
0 Expression Anneta module 630, m
1 Expression Anneta module 640, m
2Expression Anneta module 650.s
0, s
1And s
2Be respectively the geometric description of Anneta module 630, Anneta module 640 and Anneta module 650, and identical with the definition in the formula (2).For example, s
0Describe the geometric center position of Anneta module 630: coordinate x=0, coordinate y=0 and coordinate z=0, normal direction satisfies: level angle
Vertical angle θ=90.s
1Describe the geometric center position of Anneta module 640: coordinate x=0, coordinate y=λ and coordinate z=0, normal direction satisfies: level angle
Vertical angle θ=90.s
2Describe the geometric center position of Anneta module 650: coordinate x=0, coordinate y=λ and coordinate z=0, normal direction satisfies: level angle
Vertical angle θ=90.Wherein, λ is the wavelength of emission or acknowledge(ment) signal.
The antenna port vector of each Anneta module is as follows:
p
0=[p
0,0,p
0,1] (34)
p
1=[p
1,0,p
1,1] (35)
p
2=[p
2,0,p
2,1] (36)
p_e=[p
0,0,p
0,1,p
1,0,p
1,1,p
2,0,p
2,1] (37)
In the present embodiment, general signal processing is defined as antenna port vector and general signal processing product of two matrices, and wherein, n general signal processing is expressed as follows:
y
n=p_e·a
n (38)
In the present embodiment, the general signal processing matrix is:
As required, can change the different angle of declinations of antenna by change θ n and satisfy different covering demands.
Should be understood that in order to carry out the capacity adjustment and to disturb control, can adopt the Combined Treatment algorithm of configuration, do not repeat them here.
Fig. 7 is the indicative flowchart of the collocation method of modularization antenna according to an embodiment of the invention.In the embodiment of Fig. 7, the modularization antenna comprises: I Anneta module, each Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises at least one antenna radiation unit, i Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises L(i) individual antenna port, wherein above-mentioned i, I and L(i) be positive integer.The method comprises following content.
710, adopt the Combined Treatment algorithm process by the signal of above-mentioned I Anneta module transmission.
720, as required this Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted.
730, in the situation that this Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, use the above-mentioned signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after adjusting.
Above-mentioned signal can refer to the signal that Anneta module receives, perhaps Anneta module signal to be sent.For example, can carry out special signal at the signal that Anneta module is received and process (for example, decoding) before, at first adopt the Combined Treatment algorithm that the signal of a plurality of Anneta module transmission is carried out unified general signal processing.For example, this Combined Treatment Processing Algorithm can adopt the form of software definition, so that can be configured or adjust the associating Processing Algorithm easily when needed.The Combined Treatment Processing Algorithm also can adopt example, in hardware to realize according to an embodiment of the invention, for example, can realize by programming programming device (for example, DSP, ASIC, FPGA etc.) is upper.
Can adopt the signal that the Combined Treatment algorithm transmits the Modular antenna apparatus that comprises a plurality of Anneta modules to unify to process according to embodiments of the invention, and can adjusting this Combined Treatment algorithm as required, so that the above-mentioned signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after the use adjustment.Because the adjustment to the associating Processing Algorithm need not to change antenna or redesign antenna, therefore can realize neatly adjusting or the configuration of antenna.
Alternatively, as another embodiment, before as required this Combined Treatment algorithm being adjusted, the method for Fig. 7 also comprises: the correction relevant information of obtaining an above-mentioned I Anneta module; Proofread and correct relevant information according to this and obtain control information; Proofread and correct above-mentioned signal according to this control information.
According to embodiments of the invention, in 710, can adopt the general signal processing function that above-mentioned signal is carried out general signal processing, wherein above-mentioned general signal processing argument of function comprises general signal processing matrix and above-mentioned signal, wherein in 720, can adjust above-mentioned general signal processing function, in 730, can reconfigure as required above-mentioned general signal processing matrix and/or above-mentioned general signal processing function.
For example, can be the total antenna port vector of a plurality of Anneta module structures, and structure general signal processing matrix.When the signal that adopts the general signal processing function that Anneta module is transmitted carries out the allied signal processing, can be with antenna port vector and general signal processing matrix as the general signal processing argument of function, and with the dependent variable output of general signal processing function as the general signal processing result.At last, the general signal processing result carries out special signal processing (for example, decoding is processed) as being sent to the special signal processing module.
When the modularization antenna is configured, can select as required to reconfigure Anneta module the description vector, reconfigure the general signal processing matrix and/or reconfigure the general signal processing function.
According to embodiments of the invention, this Combined Treatment algorithm comprises: y
n=f (p_e, a
n), wherein, y
nFor carrying out the n road output signal that general signal processing obtains through this Combined Treatment algorithm, f () is for receiving signal process function, A=[a
0, a
1... a
n..., a
N-1] be above-mentioned general signal processing matrix, obtain N road output signal, p_e=[p for the treatment of above-mentioned signal
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for expression from the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, wherein this configuration module is with this y
n=f (p_e, a
n) be adjusted into y
n=f ' (p_e, a '
n), wherein, n=0,1,2 ..., N-1.
According to embodiments of the invention, above-mentioned general signal processing comprises: transparent transmission is processed, polarization is processed, wave beam merges and processes or beam forming processing, and this general signal processing function is determined by in the attribute of the topological mode of the application scenarios of this Modular antenna apparatus, an above-mentioned I Anneta module and this Anneta module at least one.
According to embodiments of the invention, this Combined Treatment algorithm comprises:
Wherein, x
nBe the n road signal of input, g () is this processing function that transmits, B=[b
0, b
1... b
n..., b
N-1] be above-mentioned general signal processing matrix, obtain outputing to the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module for the treatment of the above-mentioned signal in N road, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for the signal that expression outputs to each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, wherein this configuration module was for should
Be adjusted into
N=0 wherein, 1,2 ..., N-1.
According to embodiments of the invention, this Combined Treatment algorithm also comprises the topological mode of an above-mentioned I Anneta module, in 720, can the topological mode of an above-mentioned I Anneta module be reconfigured.
When realizing the antenna of different gains, need not to redesign antenna according to embodiments of the invention, only need to carry out soft configuration or programme and to realize at hardware such as DSP, ASIC, FPGA the modularization antenna, therefore can realize neatly adjusting or the configuration of antenna.
So that the assembly type production of antenna becomes possibility, and reduce kind and the specification of antenna according to the modularization of embodiments of the invention antenna, reduced the antenna management cost of operator.Simultaneously, programme the modularization antenna realized so that network design is simple based on configurable and software definition or at hardware such as DSP, ASIC, FPGA.In addition, can programme to realize the different radiation modes that cover requirement by soft configuration or at hardware such as DSP, ASIC, FPGA, and can satisfy the coupling requirement that special signal is processed.
Can satisfy covering demand, the capacity requirement of different mobile communication system group network and disturb demand for control according to embodiments of the invention.According to embodiments of the invention, can according to set up requirement, cover requirements, the requirement of many antenna capabilities, sectorization require, system type, programme and configurable functionality customizes the antenna of different size by software definition or at hardware such as DSP, ASIC, FPGA.
Modularized design and Combined Treatment more easily realize the integrated of active antenna and passive antenna according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 8 is the structural schematic diagram of Modular antenna apparatus 800 according to another embodiment of the present invention.Modular antenna apparatus 800 comprises: modularization antenna 810, processor 820, memory 830 and bus 840.The modularization antenna comprises: I Anneta module, each Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises at least one antenna radiation unit, i Anneta module in the above-mentioned I Anneta module comprises L(i) individual antenna port, be used for signal transmission, wherein i, I and L(i) be positive integer.Processor 820 calls the code of storage in the memory 830 by bus 840, is used for adopting the Combined Treatment algorithm process by the signal of above-mentioned I Anneta module transmission; As required this Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted; In the situation that this Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, use this signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after adjusting.
According to embodiments of the invention, the processor 820 concrete employing general signal processing functions that are used for carry out general signal processing to this signal, wherein this general signal processing argument of function comprises general signal processing matrix and this signal, and reconfigures as required this general signal processing matrix and/or this general signal processing function.
According to embodiments of the invention, above-mentioned Combined Treatment algorithm comprises: y
n=f (p_e, a
n), wherein, y
nFor carrying out the n road output signal that general signal processing obtains through this Combined Treatment algorithm, f () is for receiving signal process function, A=[a
0, a
1... a
n..., a
N-1] be this general signal processing matrix, for the treatment of this signal, obtain N road output signal, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for expression from the signal of each antenna port corresponding with an above-mentioned I Anneta module, wherein processor 820 specifically is used for y
n=f (p_e, a
n) be adjusted into y
n=f ' (p_e, a '
n), wherein, n=0,1,2 ..., N-1.
According to embodiments of the invention, above-mentioned general signal processing comprises: transparent transmission is processed, polarization is processed, wave beam merges and processes or beam forming processing, and above-mentioned general signal processing function is determined by in the attribute of the topological mode of the application scenarios of described Modular antenna apparatus, a described I Anneta module and described Anneta module at least one.
According to embodiments of the invention, described Combined Treatment algorithm comprises:
Wherein, x
nBe the n road signal of input, g () is the described processing function that transmits, B=[b
0, b
1... b
n..., b
N-1] be described general signal processing matrix, for the treatment of the described signal in N road, obtain outputing to the signal of each antenna port corresponding with a described I Anneta module, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for the signal that expression outputs to each antenna port corresponding with a described I Anneta module, wherein processor 820 specifically is used for described
Be adjusted into
N=0 wherein, 1,2 ..., N-1.
Alternatively, as another embodiment, above-mentioned Combined Treatment algorithm also comprises the topological mode of a described I Anneta module, and processor 820 also is used for the topological mode of a described I Anneta module is reconfigured.
Alternatively, as another embodiment, processor 820 also is used for obtaining the correction relevant information of a described I Anneta module, obtains control information according to described correction relevant information, and proofreaies and correct described signal according to described control information.
According to embodiments of the invention, processor 820 is concrete for according to the one or more of covering demand, capacity requirement and interference demand for control of mobile communication system described Combined Treatment algorithm being adjusted.
Those of ordinary skills can recognize, unit and the algorithm steps of each example of describing in conjunction with embodiment disclosed herein, can realize with electronic hardware, computer software or the combination of the two, for the interchangeability of hardware and software clearly is described, composition and the step of each example described in general manner according to function in the above description.These functions are carried out with hardware or software mode actually, depend on application-specific and the design constraint of technical scheme.The professional and technical personnel can specifically should be used for realizing described function with distinct methods to each, but this realization should not thought and exceeds scope of the present invention.
The those skilled in the art can be well understood to, and is the convenience described and succinct, and the specific works process of the system of foregoing description, device and unit can with reference to the corresponding process among the preceding method embodiment, not repeat them here.
In several embodiment that the application provides, should be understood that disclosed system, apparatus and method can realize by another way.For example, device embodiment described above only is schematic, for example, the division of described unit, only be that a kind of logic function is divided, during actual the realization other dividing mode can be arranged, for example a plurality of unit or assembly can in conjunction with or can be integrated into another system, or some features can ignore, or do not carry out.Another point, the shown or coupling each other discussed or direct-coupling or communication connection can be by some interfaces, indirect coupling or the communication connection of device or unit can be electrically, machinery or other form.
Described unit as separating component explanation can or can not be physically to separate also, and the parts that show as the unit can be or can not be physical locations also, namely can be positioned at a place, perhaps also can be distributed on a plurality of network element.Can select according to the actual needs wherein some or all of unit to realize the purpose of the present embodiment scheme.
In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention can be integrated in the processing unit, also can be that the independent physics of unit exists, and also can be integrated in the unit two or more unit.Above-mentioned integrated unit both can adopt the form of hardware to realize, also can adopt the form of SFU software functional unit to realize.
If described integrated unit is realized with the form of SFU software functional unit and during as independently production marketing or use, can be stored in the computer read/write memory medium.Based on such understanding, part or all or part of of this technical scheme that technical scheme of the present invention contributes to prior art in essence in other words can embody with the form of software product, this computer software product is stored in the storage medium, comprise that some instructions are with so that a computer equipment (can be personal computer, server, the perhaps network equipment etc.) carry out all or part of step of the described method of each embodiment of the present invention.And aforesaid storage medium comprises: the various media that can be program code stored such as USB flash disk, portable hard drive, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), magnetic disc or CD.
The above; be the specific embodiment of the present invention only, but protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this, anyly is familiar with those skilled in the art in the technical scope that the present invention discloses; can expect easily changing or replacing, all should be encompassed within protection scope of the present invention.Therefore, protection scope of the present invention should be as the criterion by described protection range with claim.
Claims (17)
1. a Modular antenna apparatus is characterized in that, comprising:
I Anneta module, each Anneta module in the described I Anneta module comprises at least one antenna radiation unit, i Anneta module in the described I Anneta module comprises L(i) individual antenna port, and wherein said i, I and L(i) be positive integer;
The Combined Treatment module is connected to a described I Anneta module by described antenna port, is used for adopting the Combined Treatment algorithm process by the signal of described I Anneta module transmission;
Configuration module is connected to described Combined Treatment module, is used for as required described Combined Treatment algorithm being adjusted, so that described Combined Treatment module is used the described signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after adjusting.
2. Modular antenna apparatus according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, described Combined Treatment module adopts the general signal processing function that described signal is carried out general signal processing, wherein said general signal processing argument of function comprises general signal processing matrix and described signal, and described configuration module is used for reconfiguring as required described general signal processing matrix and/or described general signal processing function.
3. Modular antenna apparatus according to claim 2 is characterized in that, described Modular antenna apparatus is receiving antenna device, and described Combined Treatment algorithm comprises: y
n=f (p_e, a
n), wherein, y
nFor carrying out the n road output signal that general signal processing obtains through described Combined Treatment module, f () is for receiving signal process function, A=[a
0, a
1... a
n..., a
N-1] be described general signal processing matrix, for the treatment of described signal, obtain N road output signal, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for expression from the signal of each antenna port corresponding with a described I Anneta module, n=0,1,2 ..., N-1, wherein, wherein said configuration module is used for described y
n=f (p_e, a
n) be adjusted into y
n=f'(p_e, a'
n).
4. according to claim 2 or 3 described Modular antenna apparatus, it is characterized in that, described general signal processing comprises: transparent transmission is processed, polarization is processed, wave beam merges and processes or beam forming processing, and described general signal processing function is determined by in the attribute of the topological mode of the application scenarios of described Modular antenna apparatus, a described I Anneta module and described Anneta module at least one.
5. Modular antenna apparatus according to claim 2 is characterized in that, described Modular antenna apparatus is transmission antenna device, and described Combined Treatment algorithm comprises:
Wherein, x
nBe the n road signal of input, g () is the described processing function that transmits, B=[b
0, b
1... b
n..., b
N-1] be described general signal processing matrix, for the treatment of the described signal in N road, obtain outputing to the signal of each antenna port corresponding with a described I Anneta module, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for the signal that expression outputs to each antenna port corresponding with a described I Anneta module, wherein said configuration module is used for described
Be adjusted into
N=0 wherein, 1,2 ..., N-1.
6. each described Modular antenna apparatus in 5 according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, described Combined Treatment algorithm also comprises the topological mode of a described I Anneta module, and wherein said configuration module reconfigures the topological mode of a described I Anneta module.
7. each described Modular antenna apparatus in 6 according to claim 1 is characterized in that, also comprises:
Correction module, be connected to a described I Anneta module and described Combined Treatment module, be used for obtaining the correction relevant information of a described I Anneta module, proofread and correct relevant information according to this and obtain control information, and described control information is sent to described Combined Treatment module, and wherein said Combined Treatment module is used for proofreading and correct described signal according to described control information.
8. each described Modular antenna apparatus in 7 according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, a described I Anneta module comprises one or more in active antenna module, passive antenna module, the active and passive hybrid antenna module, wherein said passive antenna module comprises passive antenna and radiofrequency signal processing unit, and described radiofrequency signal processing unit is used for described signal is carried out radio frequency processing.
9. each described Modular antenna apparatus in 8 according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, described configuration module is used for according to the one or more of covering demand, capacity requirement and interference demand for control of mobile communication system described Combined Treatment algorithm being adjusted.
10. the collocation method of a modularization antenna, it is characterized in that, described modularization antenna comprises: I Anneta module, each Anneta module in the described I Anneta module comprises at least one antenna radiation unit, i Anneta module in the described I Anneta module comprises L(i) individual antenna port, wherein said i, I and L(i) be positive integer, the method comprises:
Adopt the Combined Treatment algorithm process by the signal of described I Anneta module transmission;
As required described Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted;
In the situation that described Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, use the described signal of Combined Treatment algorithm process after adjusting.
11. method according to claim 10 is characterized in that, described employing Combined Treatment algorithm process comprises by the signal of described I Anneta module transmission:
Adopt the general signal processing function that described signal is carried out general signal processing, wherein said general signal processing argument of function comprises general signal processing matrix and described signal;
Wherein saidly as required described Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, being comprised:
Reconfigure as required described general signal processing matrix and/or described general signal processing function.
12. method according to claim 11 is characterized in that, described Combined Treatment algorithm comprises: y
n=f (p_e, a
n), wherein, y
nFor carrying out the n road output signal that general signal processing obtains through described Combined Treatment algorithm, f () is for receiving signal process function, A=[a
0, a
1... a
n..., a
N-1] be described general signal processing matrix, for the treatment of described signal, obtain N road output signal, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for expression from the signal of each antenna port corresponding with a described I Anneta module, wherein above-mentioned as required described Combined Treatment algorithm the adjustment comprises: with described y
n=f (p_e, a
n) be adjusted into y
n=f'(p_e, a '
n), wherein, n=0,1,2 ..., N-1.
13. according to claim 11 or 12 described methods, it is characterized in that, described general signal processing comprises: transparent transmission is processed, polarization is processed, wave beam merges and processes or beam forming processing, and described general signal processing function is determined by in the attribute of the topological mode of the application scenarios of described Modular antenna apparatus, a described I Anneta module and described Anneta module at least one.
14. method according to claim 11 is characterized in that, described Combined Treatment algorithm comprises:
Wherein, x
nBe the n road signal of input, g () is the described processing function that transmits, B=[b
0, b
1... b
n..., b
N-1] be described general signal processing matrix, for the treatment of the described signal in N road, obtain outputing to the signal of each antenna port corresponding with a described I Anneta module, p_e=[p
0,0, p
0,1, p
I, 0, p
I, 1, p
I-1, L (I-1)] be the antenna port vector, be used for the signal that expression outputs to each antenna port corresponding with a described I Anneta module, wherein as required described Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, comprising: with described
Be adjusted into
N=0 wherein, 1,2 ..., N-1.
15. each the described method in 14 is characterized in that according to claim 10, described Combined Treatment algorithm also comprises the topological mode of a described I Anneta module,
Wherein said described Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, is also comprised:
Topological mode to a described I Anneta module reconfigures.
16. each the described method in 15 is characterized in that according to claim 10, before as required described Combined Treatment algorithm being adjusted, also comprises:
Obtain the correction relevant information of a described I Anneta module;
Obtain control information according to described correction relevant information;
Proofread and correct described signal according to described control information.
17. each the described method in 16 is characterized in that according to claim 10, describedly as required described Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted, and comprising:
According to one or more in covering demand, capacity requirement and the interference demand for control of mobile communication system described Combined Treatment algorithm is adjusted.
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