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- the following invention generally relates to gathering wireless communication signal data. More particularly, the present invention relates to selected fleet vehicles equipped to gather wireless communication signal data while simultaneously performing other tasks.
- wireless communication providers have become increasingly competitive on both price and quality of service.
- a primary technique used by wireless providers to gage the quality of their wireless networks is to send vehicles into the field with signal testing devices to gather signal performance data. In many cases, the data gathering process is initiated in response to customer complaints.
- This technique however, has several disadvantages. First, waiting for customer complaints before initiating data gathering does not instill customer confidence in a wireless provider's service. Second, customers may simply change service providers rather than promptly reporting a dropped call or inadequate service quality. Furthermore, monitoring a wireless communication network can be very expensive. Typically, a wireless provider will dispatch captive vehicles equipped with signal testing devices for the sole purpose of gathering- signal data- in a geographic region.
- AttyDktNo: Q18360 277700 Therefore, an unsatisfied need exists for improved systems and methods for gathering wireless communication data that overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, some of which are discussed above.
- BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention seeks to provide more efficient systems and methods for gathering wireless communication data.
- the invention seeks to use vehicles already operating in a target area for other purposes to simultaneously gather the desired data.
- the present invention accomplishes these goals by providing improved systems and methods for positioning a signal testing device into selected fleet vehicles. Vehicles that traverse the target area are selected, and one or more signal testing devices are positioned in the selected vehicles. The signal testing devices gather the signal data from transmission towers while positioned in selected fleet vehicles.
- a system for gathering wireless communication signal data includes a fleet of vehicles equipped for performing a task other than wireless communication signal testing, a plurality of mounting brackets installed into a plurality of the fleet of vehicles, and one or more wireless communication signal testing devices capable of being sequentially positioned in the plurality of mounting brackets.
- the fleet vehicles may operate according, at least in part, to a predefined dispatch plan or within an assigned geographic area.
- the system may also include a plurality of external antennae configured to communicate with the signal testing device.
- a method for gathering wireless communication signal data for a target geographic area using selected fleet vehicles is provided.
- This method includes the steps of: selecting a plurality of fleet vehicles, wherein the selected vehicles traverse the target geographic area, operating the plurality of fleet vehicles, positioning one or more signal testing devices in one or more of the plurality of selected fleet vehicles in a mounting bracket attached to each of the fleet vehicles, transferring one or more of said signal testing devices to a different selected fleet vehicle, and gathering wireless communication signal data using the signal testing device when present in each of the plurality of fleet vehicles.
- This method may also include transferring the gathered data to a third party.
- the transmission of the data may be wireless, on a
- a signal testing device is sequentially positioned in a plurality of fleet vehicles.
- the fleet vehicles are selected based in part on their expected routes.
- a method for gathering wireless communication signal data using fleet vehicles is provided.
- the method includes the steps of: receiving a first instruction designating a target geographic area, selecting a first vehicle of a fleet of vehicles assigned to a route passing within the target geographic area designated by the first instruction, positioning a wireless communication signal testing device in the first vehicle, operating the first vehicle to perform a task other than testing of wireless communications, simultaneously operating the signal testing device in the first vehicle to collect wireless communications test data, receiving a second instruction designating a target geographic area, selecting a second vehicle of a fleet of vehicles assigned to a route passing within the target geographic area designated by the second instruction, positioning the wireless communication signal testing device in the second vehicle, operating the second vehicle to perform a task other than testing of wireless communications, and simultaneously operating the signal testing device in the second vehicle to collect wireless communications test data.
- the first and second instructions identify the same target geographic area.
- the first and second fleet vehicles may be equipped with mounting brackets configured to accept a signal testing device.
- Fig. 1 illustrates a wireless communication network having multiple transmission towers providing signal coverage for multiple hexagonal cells.
- Fig. 2 illustrates a package delivery dispatch plan having multiple routes for servicing a given geographic area and hexagonal cells for a wireless communication network overlaid thereon.
- Fig. 3 is a schematic view of a delivery vehicle with a signal testing device positioned therein in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a signal testing device installed in a mounting bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 1 illustrates a wireless communication network having multiple transmission towers providing signal coverage for multiple hexagonal cells.
- Fig. 2 illustrates a package delivery dispatch plan having multiple routes for servicing a given geographic area and hexagonal cells for a wireless communication network overlaid thereon.
- Fig. 3 is a schematic view of a delivery vehicle with a signal testing device positioned therein in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a signal testing device and a mounting bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 6 is an exploded view of a mounting bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 7 is an exploded view of a mounting bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 8 is a schematic view of a mounting bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 9 is a process flow diagram illustrating a method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- a wireless communication network 10 comprises multiple cell towers 12 dispersed in a given geographic area.
- the geographic area is divided into hexagonal cells 14 with each cell tower 12 providing wireless communication signals 15 to several of these hexagonal cells 14.
- each cell tower 12 provides complete signal coverage for three hexagonal cells 14.
- Wireless communication providers seek to minimize the gaps 18 in their communication networks because gaps 18 represent areas in which customers will lose service.
- wireless providers identify target geographic areas 20 to monitor wireless communication signal performance based on customer complaints.
- the wireless providers may target an area due to new manmade structures, or simply to monitor the performance of their existing - 5 - AttyDktNo: 018360/277700 equipment or competitors' equipment. Continuous monitoring of existing equipment is also advantageous to ensure current capacity meets the demand. Otherwise, customer calls may be blocked or dropped due to a lack of capacity in the current equipment.
- a wireless communication provider cooperates with a fleet operator for the purpose of using fleet vehicles already performing other tasks to simultaneously gather wireless communication signal data.
- the other tasks may include, without limitation, delivering packages, transporting people, and servicing customers.
- a benefit of this embodiment is that the wireless provider no longer has the expense of dispatching captive vehicles to gather data because the fleet vehicles are already operating in the target area for other reasons.
- a fleet of package delivery vehicles is used in connection with the present invention as illustrated in Fig. 2.
- Conventional package delivery fleets operate out of a series of delivery hubs 34.
- a dispatch plan assigns each delivery vehicle a route 35, 36, 37 that includes a sequence of stops.
- the geographic area serviced by an individual delivery vehicle remains static while the dispatch plan or actual route for the delivery vehicle changes based on the packages to be delivered, the day of week or the season.
- Cell towers 12 provide wireless communication signals for multiple hexagonal cells 14 for the same geographic area in which the delivery vehicles operate.
- the fleet vehicles may be buses or trolleys that follow the same route every day, or taxis that generally operate on a series of one-way fares. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that any fleet vehicle operating in a geographic area may be utilized in connection with the present invention.
- a signal testing device 40 is positioned in a fleet vehicle 30 to gather wireless communication data as illustrated in Fig. 3. The signal testing device 40 collects data while the driver attends to his primary responsibilities.
- the signal testing device 40 makes and received test calls and gathers speech quality data and data transfer rates for each of these test calls. More specifically, the data collected may include active/candidate state, handoff state, neighbor list warnings, pilot pollution, and strongest pilot. The data is stored in log files and maybe transmitted to a central database for processing.
- any signal testing device 40 known in the art may be used in connection with the present invention.
- the signal testing device 40 may also include an integrated GPS receiver to capture location coordinates while collecting wireless communication signal measurements.
- the signal testing device 40 may use triangulation or a LORAN system to provide location coordinates.
- the location data allows the presentation of the gathered signal data on a map for improved analysis.
- the signal testing device 40 gathers wireless communication data via a plurality of antennae.
- the antennae are provided with the signal testing device 40.
- the construction of the fleet vehicle may interfere with the gathering of the communication signal data using these antennae. For example, a metal roof on a delivery vehicle may interfere with the communication signal.
- some signal testing devices 40 may not provide antennae. In either case, the present invention may provide access to a plurality of external antennae
- the fleet vehicles are preferably equipped with mounting brackets 50 configured to accept the signal testing devices 40 as best shown in Fig. 4.
- the mounting bracket 50 provides a sleeve portion that is closed at one end and dimensioned to accept a signal testing device 40.
- the mounting bracket 50 also has two flanges that facilitate attachment to a vehicle. The attachment may be accomplished using bolts, screws, welding, or any other fastening methods known in the art.
- the mounting brackets 50 are preferably located in an accessible area to facilitate positioning and removing of the signal testing device 40.
- the mounting bracket 50 is affixed to a partition between the driver's compartment and the cargo compartment of a package - 7 - AttyDktNo: 018360/277700 delivery vehicle. This location is easily accessible and does not intrude into the space typically reserved for packages.
- the mounting bracket 50 is configured to accept a variety of signal testing devices 40. This feature provides the flexibility of allowing the user to choose the best signal testing device 40 for the particular data-gathering task.
- the mounting brackets 50 may be customized to accept a single manufacture's signal testing device 40.
- the mounting bracket 50 is preferably configured with an integral connector 54 that provides a communication link to external antennae 42 via cable 44.
- the signal testing device 40 is configured with a mating connector 56 that engages the bracket connector 54 when the signal testing device 40 is positioned in the mounting bracket 50.
- the integral connector 54 may also provide a connection to a power source 55.
- the signal testing device 40 (not shown) is placed in a protective container 60 to facilitate securing to a mounting bracket 66.
- the protective container 60 is dimensioned to receive the signal testing device and is preferably configured with a lid 62.
- the lid 62 is preferably secured with a hasp (not shown) or other locking mechanism known in the art.
- access to an integral connector 56 (not shown) of the signal testing device is provided via hole 61.
- the protective container 60 is temporarily secured to the mounting bracket using mounting pins 64 that protrude from the back of the protective container 60 and engage keyholes 65 ⁇ in the mounting bracket 66.
- the mounting pins 64 have a cylindrical body portion and a relatively larger diameter head portion.
- the mounting pins 64 are bolts or screws.
- the corresponding keyholes 65 in the mounting bracket 66 have a cylindrical top portion dimensioned to accept the head portion of the mounting pins 64 and a relatively smaller diameter cylindrical bottom portion.
- the signal testing device 40 itself may be configured with mounting pins 64 and may be directly secured to the mounting bracket without the aid of a protective container 60.
- a protective container is configured with a guide rail system rather than the mounting pins described above.
- a protective container 70 is configured with two planar rails 71 as - 8 - AttyDktNo: 018360/277700 illustrated in Fig. 7.
- the protective container 70 also provides a lid 72 that is secured with a hasp 73 as shown or any other retaining mechanism known in the art.
- the mounting bracket 74 is dimensioned to accept the protective container 70 and the planar rails 71.
- the protective container 70 and mounting bracket 74 have corresponding lock receiving portions 75 and 76, respectively.
- the lock receiving portions 75, 76 align when the protective container 70 is positioned in the mounting bracket 74.
- the lock receiving portions 75, 76 are dimensioned to accept a padlock, locking cylinder or other locking mechanism known in the art. This locking feature not only secures the protective container 70 to the mounting bracket 74, but also deters unauthorized removal.
- the mounting bracket 74 is preferably configured with a bottom plate 77 that aids in securing and locating the protective container 70 into the mounting bracket 74.
- the bottom plate 77 is preferably configured with an integral connector 78 that engages a mating connector 56 on the signal testing device 40.
- the integral connector 78 may provide access to external antennae or a power source via cable 44 as desired.
- the planar rails are attached directly to the signal testing device 40 allowing installation of the signal testing device 40 to the mounting bracket 74 without the protective container 70.
- a mounting bracket 80 provides a pair of inwardly facing channels dimensioned to receive a signal testing device (not shown).
- the mounting bracket also provides a bottom plate 82 to aid in locating and securing the signal testing device.
- any mounting bracket configuration that facilitates the positioning and removal of the signal testing device may be employed in connection with the present invention.
- all or a portion of a fleet of vehicles are equipped with mounting brackets 50, but only a limited number of signal testing devices 40 are utilized.
- a fleet operator identifies fleet vehicles assigned to routes that traverse the target geographic area 20 and transfers the limited number of signal testing devices 40 between the identified vehicles to gather the desired data.
- a benefit of this aspect of the invention is that the initial capital costs of the system are relatively low because the mounting brackets 50 are relatively inexpensive. On the other hand, purchasing multiple signal testing devices 40 can be very expensive.
- - 9 - AttyDktNo: 018360/277700 A preferred method for using selected fleet vehicles to gather wireless communication data from transmission towers in accordance with the present invention is illustrated in the process flow diagram shown in Fig. 9.
- the process begins at step 100 with the fleet operator receiving the target geographic area 20.
- the target geographic area 20 is preferably identified on a map using zip codes, cross streets or landmarks. As will be recognized by one skilled in the art, any identifiable boundary may be used to identify the target geographic area 20 in connection with the present invention.
- a map specifying the target geographic area 20 is preferably provided in an electronic format that is readable by signal testing device 40. Alternatively, the data may be received by the fleet operator and converted into a format that is readable by the signal testing device 40.
- the fleet operator After receiving the target geographic area 20, the fleet operator identifies fleet vehicles that traverse the target geographic area 20 at step 110. One or more vehicles may be identified at this step.
- the fleet operator positions a signal testing device 40 into the mounting bracket 50 of a first fleet vehicle identified at step 110.
- step 120 includes engaging a connector 56 incorporated in the signal testing device 40 with a mating connector 54 positioned in the mounting bracket 50 to provide an electronic communication with a power source and external antennae as required.
- the signal testing device 40 gathers wireless communication data while the driver of the first fleet vehicle performs his primary responsibilities at step 130.
- the signal testing device 40 initiates data collection as the driver of the first fleet vehicle starts a shift. In an alternative embodiment, the data collection is delayed until the first fleet vehicle enters the target geographic area 20. Preferably, the signal testing device 40 is programmed to automatically initiate data collection based on a GPS location signal. Alternatively, the driver may manually initiate data collection as the first vehicle enters the target geographic area 20. In a further embodiment, the data collection is initiated at a specified time based on a signal - 10 - AttyDktNo: 018360/277700 testing device internal clock. A benefit of delaying the initiation of data collection is that it reduces the quantity of data to be processed. Preferably, the signal testing device 40 collects data continuously until the first fleet vehicle completes a shift. Alternatively, the data collection may stop automatically or manually as the first fleet vehicle exits the target geographic area
- the data collecting stops at a specific time according to a signal testing device internal clock.
- the data is provided to the wireless communication provider.
- the data is transmitted directly from the signal testing device 40 to the wireless communication provider by wireless transmission periodically during the day, as the fleet vehicle exits the target geographic area 20, or after data gathering is complete for the target area 20.
- the wireless data transmission may be via a cellular network, a wireless local area network or the like.
- the data may be wirelessly transmitted from the signal testing device 40 to the fleet operator's network.
- the fleet operator may transmit the data to the wireless provider via landlines or provide access to the data via the Internet.
- the data is provided to the wireless provider on any tangible medium known in the art such as, for example, a flash memory card, magnetic disc, or optical disc.
- the signal testing device 40 is removed and positioned into a second fleet vehicle at step 150.
- the signal testing device 40 may remain in the first vehicle for multiple days or shifts before transferring to a second vehicle.
- the transfer occurs at the end of a shift for the first fleet vehicle; however, the transfer may occur during a shift if the data is needed quickly.
- the second fleet vehicle traverses the same target geographic area 20 as the first fleet vehicle and provides additional coverage for the target area 20. In an alternative embodiment, the second fleet vehicle provides testing coverage for a second target geographic area.
- the signal testing device 40 collects data while the driver of the second fleet vehicle services customers according to his assigned route. The data is then provided to the wireless provider at step 170. Preferably, the signal testing device 40 is transferred to other selected fleet vehicles until all the selected vehicles have carried the signal testing device 40 or until the desired data for the target geographic area 20 is collected. The positioning may be sequential or a - 11 - AttyDktNo: 018360/277700 selected vehicle may carry the signal testing device 40 more than once to provide testing coverage for a given target geographic area.
- a method of the present invention will now be described with reference to a package delivery fleet shown in Fig. 2. The package delivery fleet operator receives the target geographic area 20 and applies it against the dispatch plans for the fleet of delivery vehicles.
- Route 35 and route 36 traverse the target geographic area 20 and therefore vehicles assigned to these routes are selected for the purpose of gathering wireless communication data.
- the fleet operator positions a signal testing device 40 into the fleet vehicle assigned to route 35.
- the signal testing device 40 gathers data while the driver services route 35.
- the signal testing device 40 is transferred to the vehicle assigned to route 36.
- the signal testing device 40 collects data while this driver services route 36.
- the signal testing device 40 may remain in a vehicle for multiple shifts before it is transferred to a different vehicle.
- the data collected is transferred to the wireless communication provider.
- the fleet operator owns the signal testing device 40 and the data is supplied as a product.
- the fleet operator cooperates with a plurality of wireless providers in a given area to gain access to their communication networks.
- the wireless providers' networks are typically distinguished by frequency and by a system identifier.
- the fleet operator selects vehicles to provide testing coverage for a given area such as an entire city, or metropolitan area.
- a limited number of signal testing devices 40 are sequentially positioned into these fleet vehicles and data is continuously accumulated and updated.
- each signal testing device 40 is configured to make test calls on multiple wireless networks while the drivers service their routes.
- the data for each wireless provider's network is segregated according to a system identifier, which is collected from the transmission towers' signal during test calls.
- the fleet operator may provide comparative data for multiple network providers or data for a single provider.
- the fleet operator initiates testing after a wireless communication provider specifies signal parameters to be monitored and a target geographic area 20.
- the fleet operator selects the appropriate fleet vehicles and sequentially positions a signal testing device 40 into the selected vehicles to gather the desired data.
- the wireless communication provider owns the signal testing device 40.
- the wireless communication provider specifies the target geographic area 20 and provides the signal testing device 40 to the fleet operator.
- the fleet operator selects the appropriate fleet vehicles and sequentially positions the signal testing device 40 into the selected vehicles.
- the vehicles operated by the fleet operator are equipped with mounting brackets 50 that facilitate efficient positioning of the signal testing device 40 into the selected fleet vehicle.
- the data is gathered while the drivers perform their primary responsibilities and the signal testing device 40 is removed and returned when the data gathering is complete. In this embodiment, the fleet operator does not incur the expense of purchasing and maintaining the signal testing device 40.
- the wireless communication provider may select the signal testing device 40 that provides the optimum data gathering capabilities for their purposes.
- the wireless communication provider leases space on a fleet of vehicles to accommodate the signal testing device 40.
- the wireless communication provider equips all or a portion of a fleet of vehicles with mounting brackets 50 configured to accept the signal testing device 40.
- the wireless communication provider identifies the target geographic area 20 and supplies the fleet operator with a signal testing device 40.
- the fleet operator then gathers the data.
- the fleet operator includes the vehicle selection and signal testing device 40 positioning service as part of the lease.
- the data gathering is accomplished while the drivers of the fleet of vehicles are simultaneously performing other tasks such as delivering goods or people or traveling to service calls.
- Both the fleet operator and the wireless communication provider benefit from this invention.
- the wireless communication provider obtains critical signal data without employing captive vehicles for the purpose of gathering the data.
- the fleet operator gains an additional revenue stream without altering the drivers' assigned duties.
- the ability to sequentially transfer a limited number of signal testing devices 40 between fleet vehicles equipped with mounting brackets 50 significantly reduces the initial capital costs to gather the data.
- any process descriptions or blocks in flow charts should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included within the scope of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in which functions may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present invention.
- the foregoing invention description uses a cell phone communication network as an example, it will be readily apparent that the present invention may be used for testing any voice or data transmission system using wireless technology such as radio or television broadcasts, wireless local area networks (Wi-Fi) and the like.
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