EP-4740322-A1 - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING BEAM PROFILE CONFIGURATION OF NETWORK NODE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for determining beam profile configuration of network node(s) [101] in a wireless communication system. The disclosure encompasses receiving a set of data associated with location and height of deployed customer premise equipment (CPEs); analyzing the set of data to determine at least one beam profile configuration suitable for transmission of data to the CPEs; and automatically configuring the network node [101] via a Network Management Server (NMS) [112] based on the at least one beam profile configuration.

Inventors

• SHAH, BRIJESH
• BHATNAGAR, PRADEEP KUMAR
• BHATNAGAR, AAYUSH
• Verma, Vijay Mohan
• AWASTHI, NITIN
• GUPTA, SHUBHAM

Assignees

• Jio Platforms Limited

Dates

Publication Date

20260513

Application Date

20240618

Claims (15)

1. 1. A method [200] to determine beam profile configuration of a network node [ 101 ] in a radio access network (RAN), the method [200] comprising: receiving, by a centralized repository [106], a set of data associated with location and height of one or more deployed customer premise equipment (CPEs), wherein each of the one or more deployed CPEs is within a coverage area of the network node [101] of the RAN; analyzing, by an analyzer unit [108], the set of data to determine at least one beam profile configuration suitable for transmission of data to the one or more deployed CPEs; and automatically configuring, by a configuration unit [110] via a Network Management Server (NMS) [112], the network node [101] based on the at least one determined beam profile configuration.
2. 2. The method [200] as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one beam profile configuration is determined based on at least one of a distribution of user(s), a distribution of the one or more deployed CPEs, an identification of a category of the one or more deployed CPEs, height of the network node [101], height of the one or more deployed CPEs, vertical positioning of the one or more deployed CPEs and horizontal positioning of the one or more deployed CPEs.
3. 3. The method [200] as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one beam profile configuration is at least one of a first beam profile configuration, a second beam profile configuration, and a third beam profile configuration, wherein the first beam profile configuration, the second beam profile configuration and the third beam profile configuration enable services of the RAN within the coverage area of the network node [101],
4. 4. The method [200] as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first beam profile configuration comprises deploying the network node [101] at lesser elevation compared to the height of the one or more deployed CPEs.
5. 5. The method [200] as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second beam profile configuration comprises deploying the network node [101] at higher elevation compared to the height of the one or more deployed CPEs.
6. 6. The method [200] as claimed in claim 3, wherein the third beam profile configuration comprises deploying the network node [101] to cover the one or more deployed CPEs at a higher elevation, a lower elevation and a parallel elevation, compared to an existing deployment of the network node [101],
7. 7. The method [200] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the determining the at least one beam profile configuration suitable for transmission of data to the one or more CPEs facilitates installation of one or more new CPEs within the coverage area of the network node [101],
8. 8. A system [100] to determine beam profile configuration of a network node [101] in a radio access network (RAN), the system [100] comprising: a centralized repository [106], the centralized repository [106] being configured to receive a set of data associated with location and height of one or more deployed customer premise equipment CPEs, wherein each of the one or more deployed CPEs is within a coverage area of the network node [101] of the RAN; an analyzer unit [108] connected to the centralized repository [106], the analyzer unit [108] being configured to analyze the set of data to determine at least one beam profile configuration suitable for transmission of data to the one or more deployed CPEs; and a configuration unit [110] connected to the analyzer unit [108], the configuration unit [110] being configured to automatically configure, via a Network Management Server (NMS) [112], the network node [101] based on the at least one determined beam profile configuration.
9. 9. The system [ 100] as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one beam profile configuration is determined based on at least one of a distribution of user(s), a distribution of the one or more deployed CPEs, an identification of a category of one or more deployed CPEs, height of the network node [101], height of the one or more deployed CPEs, vertical positioning of the one or more deployed CPEs and horizontal positioning of the one or more deployed CPEs.
10. 10. The system [100] as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one beam profile configuration is at least one of a first beam profile configuration, a second beam profile configuration, and a third beam profile configuration, and wherein the first beam profile configuration, the second beam profile configuration and the third beam profile configuration enabling services of the RAN within the coverage area of the network node [101],
11. 11. The system [100] as claimed in claim 10, wherein the first beam profile configuration includes deploying the network node [101] at lesser elevation compared to the height of the one or more deployed CPEs.
12. 12. The system [100] as claimed in claim 10, wherein the second beam profile configuration includes deploying the network node [101] at higher elevation compared to height of the one or more deployed CPEs.
13. 13. The system [100] as claimed in claim 10, wherein the third beam profile configuration includes deploying the network node [101] to cover the one or more deployed CPEs at a higher elevation, a lower elevation and a parallel elevation compared to an existing deployment of the network node [101],
14. 14. The system [100] as claimed in claim 8, wherein the determination of the at least one beam profile configuration suitable for transmission of data to the one or more deployed CPEs facilitates installation of one or more new CPEs within the coverage area of the network node [101],
15. 15. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing executable instructions to determine beam profile configuration of a network node [101] in a radio access network (RAN), the instructions, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes: a centralized repository [106] to: receive a set of data associated with location and height of the one or more deployed customer premise equipment (CPEs), wherein each of the one or more deployed CPEs is within a coverage area of the network node [101] of the RAN; an analyzer unit [108] to: analyze the set of data to determine at least one beam profile configuration suitable for transmission of data to the one or more deployed CPEs; and a configuration unit [110] to: automatically configure, via a Network Management Server (NMS) [112] of the system, the network node [101] based on the at least one determined beam profile configuration.

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING BEAM PROFILE CONFIGURATION OF NETWORK NODE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of wireless communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for determining beam profile configuration of a network node in a radio access network (RAN). BACKGROUND [0002] The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art. [0003] Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, with each generation bringing significant improvements and advancements. The first generation of wireless communication technology was based on analog technology and offered only voice services. However, with the advent of the second generation (2G) technology, digital communication and data services became possible, and text messaging was introduced. The third generation (3G) technology marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and location-based services. The fourth generation (4G) technology revolutionized wireless communication with faster data speeds, better network coverage, and improved security. Currently, the fifth generation (5G) technology is being deployed, promising even faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously. With each generation, wireless communication technology has become more advanced, sophisticated, and capable of delivering more services to its users. [0004] In general, a wireless communication system includes one or more network nodes, User Equipment (UEs) and an Access Point (AP) which are configured to transmit and receive signals to one another. The network nodes use directive patterns when transmitting and/or receiving data packets and also cover a desired service area for communication using beam profile configurations technology. Beam profile configuration technology in network communications refers to the technique of directing wireless signals toward specific devices or areas. This is achieved by adjusting the phase and amplitude of signals transmitted by multiple antennas, creating a focused beam of radio frequency energy. Beam profile configuration plays a crucial role in network infrastructure deployment, in scenarios where high-speed, reliable, and efficient wireless communication is required. Beam profile configuration allows for the concentration of signal in specific directions, resulting in stronger and more reliable connections to network nodes (or devices). The effectiveness of beam profile configuration depends on several factors, including but not limited to Antenna Array Configuration, Channel Condition, Device Mobility, Network Deployment Environment etc. that impact the effectiveness of beam profile configuration technology and may require customized beam profile configuration strategies. In general, determining beam profile configuration is a type of radio frequency (RF) management in which a wireless signal is directed toward a specific direction. In the context of a Radio Access Network (RAN), beam profile configuration plays a crucial role in optimizing wireless communication between base stations and user equipment (UEs). [0005] Conventionally, in the existing topologies of the communication networks, depending on the deployment scenario like that of a high-rise building, flat terrain, etc., the static beam profile configurations were used for deploying network nodes (primarily millimeter wave radio) which may be suboptimal after a few days with addition of more user equipment (UEs) or network nodes. In the prior known solutions, the beam profile configuration being static, was used for all the network nodes in the communication network. Due to this the beam utilization was not happening fully. Often manual beam profile configuration is done that requires more manpower. Further, the power and efficiency of the network nodes are being wasted due to unavailability of the users in the beam range since the beam profile configuration is static. Thus, the serving users were devoid of a better signal quality. [0006] Further, as per the conventional approach, the beam profile configuration i.e., number of beams and layers is static for all mm Wave radio (or Radio) deployment based on the user distribution in a sector. There can be multiple combinations of the beam profile configuration that can be defined for the mm Wave deployment depending on the radio, UE; height, horizontal and vertical separation of the customer premises equipment (CPEs). Also, one particul