System, apparatus, and method for the measurement, collection, and analysis of radio signals utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles
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Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method for the measurement, collection, and analysis of radio signals are provided. A transport host device, including an unmanned aerial vehicle, can transport a scanning device into desired locations for autonomously collecting radio data for a wireless network, thereby enabling the rapid interrogation and optimization the wireless network, including in locations and spatial areas where previously known systems and methods have been impractical or impossible.
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PCTEL INC | 471 BRIGHTON DRIVE BLOOMINGDALE IL 60108 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Blake, Buchanan | Hampton, GB | 2 | 271 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 271 | |||
Johnson, Brandon | Carol Stream, US | 25 | 361 |
# of filed Patents : 25 Total Citations : 361 | |||
Satoh, Atsushi | Gaithersburg, US | 38 | 798 |
# of filed Patents : 38 Total Citations : 798 | |||
Singer, Martin H | Northbrook, US | 10 | 1199 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 1199 | |||
Zik, James | Mount Airy, US | 3 | 273 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 273 |
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