Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting a worst service first optimized test path are provided. Such systems and methods can include using previously collected RF results that are relevant to a target building to calculate predictive RF results for a plurality of test points in the target building, using the predictive RF results to calculate the optimized test path through the target building, measuring a respective actual RF signal value of each of the plurality of test points in succession along the optimized test path, counting failing ones of the plurality of test points, and stopping measurements of the respective actual RF signal value of each of the plurality test points when a counted number of the failing ones of the plurality of test points exceeds a failure threshold value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retrieving RF coverage data for a geographic location and using the RF coverage data for the geographic area to alert a user device are provided. In some embodiments, such systems and methods can include receiving a notification of an emergency event at an emergency dispatch location associated with the geographic location, and pushing the RF coverage data for the geographic location to a first user device or directing the first user device to retrieve the RF coverage data for the geographic location. In some embodiments, such systems and method can include detecting when an ambient location of a second user device indicates proximity to and/or possible or likely entry of the second user device to a portion of the geographic area associated with the RF coverage data that is below a predetermined threshold and, responsive thereto, transmitting an alert to the second user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retrieving RF coverage data for a geographic location and using the RF coverage data for the geographic area to alert a user device are provided. In some embodiments, such systems and methods can include receiving a notification of an emergency event at an emergency dispatch location associated with the geographic location, and pushing the RF coverage data for the geographic location to a first user device or directing the first user device to retrieve the RF coverage data for the geographic location. In some embodiments, such systems and method can include detecting when an ambient location of a second user device indicates proximity to and/or possible or likely entry of the second user device to a portion of the geographic area associated with the RF coverage data that is below a predetermined threshold and, responsive thereto, transmitting an alert to the second user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for time coordinating a plurality of RF data collection devices at disparate locations are provided. Such systems and methods can include synchronizing a local time of a first RF data collection device to an initial value of a common time source, generating a timestamp log file documenting a propensity of the local time to deviate from the common time source, collecting and recording a first plurality of RF data from an RF network, and using the timestamp log file to normalize the first plurality of RF data for comparison with a second plurality RF data recorded by a second RF data collection device.

Abstract: A fabrication method of a dual-band antenna array. The dual-band antenna array may comprise a trace split, a first frequency branch, and a second frequency branch. The trace split may feed the first frequency branch and the second frequency branch. The first frequency branch may comprise a first frequency branch geometry that may cause a majority of a current of a signal fed into the trace split to feed the second frequency branch when the signal comprises a second frequency. The second frequency branch may comprise a second frequency branch geometry that may cause the majority of the current of the signal fed into the trace split to feed the first frequency branch when the signal comprises a first frequency.

Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting a worst service first optimized test path are provided. Such systems and methods can include using previously collected RF results that are relevant to a target building to calculate predictive RF results for a plurality of test points in the target building, using the predictive RF results to calculate the optimized test path through the target building, measuring a respective actual RF signal value of each of the plurality of test points in succession along the optimized test path, counting failing ones of the plurality of test points, and stopping measurements of the respective actual RF signal value of each of the plurality test points when a counted number of the failing ones of the plurality of test points exceeds a failure threshold value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retrieving RF coverage data for a geographic location and using the RF coverage data for the geographic area to alert a user device are provided. In some embodiments, such systems and methods can include receiving a notification of an emergency event at an emergency dispatch location associated with the geographic location, and pushing the RF coverage data for the geographic location to a first user device or directing the first user device to retrieve the RF coverage data for the geographic location. In some embodiments, such systems and method can include detecting when an ambient location of a second user device indicates proximity to and/or possible or likely entry of the second user device to a portion of the geographic area associated with the RF coverage data that is below a predetermined threshold and, responsive thereto, transmitting an alert to the second user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for time coordinating a plurality of RF data collection devices at disparate locations are provided. Such systems and methods can include synchronizing a local time of a first RF data collection device to an initial value of a common time source, generating a timestamp log file documenting a propensity of the local time to deviate from the common time source, collecting and recording a first plurality of RF data from an RF network, and using the timestamp log file to normalize the first plurality of RF data for comparison with a second plurality RF data recorded by a second RF data collection device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying summary and detailed information regarding structure testing results that include a plurality of RF signal data points are provided. Such systems and methods can include mapping respective 3D location points of each of the plurality of radio frequency signal data points into a plurality of layers of a line of sight dependent 3D image, using respective test result signal components of each of the plurality of RF signal data points to assign a respective color and a respective transparency value to each of the plurality of layers, and rendering one or more of the plurality of layers on a display device relative to a line of sight and in the respective color and at the respective transparency value associated therewith.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securely sharing data sets with adjacent entities are provided. Such systems and methods can include storing a data set associated with a first entity in a database device, each piece of the data set being related to a respective piece of geographic information, storing an identification of a sharing polygon with a second entity in the database device, the second entity being adjacent to the first entity, allowing the second entity access to each piece of the data set related to the respective piece of the geographic information that intersects with the sharing polygon, and restricting the second entity from accessing each piece of the data set related to the respective piece of the geographic information that fails to intersect with the sharing polygon.

Abstract: A dual-band antenna array may be provided. The dual-band antenna array may comprise a trace split, a first frequency branch, and a second frequency branch. The trace split may feed the first frequency branch and the second frequency branch. The first frequency branch may comprise a first frequency branch geometry that may cause a majority of a current of a signal fed into the trace split to feed the second frequency branch when the signal comprises a second frequency. The second frequency branch may comprise a second frequency branch geometry that may cause the majority of the current of the signal fed into the trace split to feed the first frequency branch when the signal comprises a first frequency.

Abstract: A dual-band antenna array may be provided. The dual-band antenna array may comprise a trace split, a first frequency branch, and a second frequency branch. The trace split may feed the first frequency branch and the second frequency branch. The first frequency branch may comprise a first frequency branch geometry that may cause a majority of a current of a signal fed into the trace split to feed the second frequency branch when the signal comprises a second frequency. The second frequency branch may comprise a second frequency branch geometry that may cause the majority of the current of the signal fed into the trace split to feed the first frequency branch when the signal comprises a first frequency.

Abstract: A dual-band antenna array may be provided. The dual-band antenna array may comprise a trace split, a first frequency branch, and a second frequency branch. The trace split may feed the first frequency branch and the second frequency branch. The first frequency branch may comprise a first frequency branch geometry that may cause a majority of a current of a signal fed into the trace split to feed the second frequency branch when the signal comprises a second frequency. The second frequency branch may comprise a second frequency branch geometry that may cause the majority of the current of the signal fed into the trace split to feed the first frequency branch when the signal comprises a first frequency.

Abstract: Disclosed in an example embodiment herein is a dual mode patch antenna designed to operate in the TM02 mode. The antenna comprising a circular patch antenna configured to operate at a first frequency, and a cylindrical matching element coupled to the circular patch antenna configured to operate at a second frequency. A feed surface is coupled to the cylindrical matching element.

Abstract: An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a ground plane, an antenna, a feed cable, a cable connector, and an antenna connector. The ground plane has a first ground side and a second ground side. The antenna operates on the first ground side of the ground plane. The feed cable has a center conductor that is configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the antenna. The cable connector couples the feed cable with the second ground side of the ground plane. The center conductor of the feed cable is electrically isolated from the ground plane and electrically coupled with the antenna connector. The antenna connector electrically couples the center conductor with the antenna. The antenna connector is connected to the center conductor and the feed cable is substantially parallel to the ground plane from the antenna connector to the cable connector.

Abstract: An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a ground plane, an antenna, a feed cable, a cable connector, and an antenna connector. The ground plane has a first ground side and a second ground side. The antenna operates on the first ground side of the ground plane. The feed cable has a center conductor that is configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the antenna. The cable connector couples the feed cable with the second ground side of the ground plane. The center conductor of the feed cable is electrically isolated from the ground plane and electrically coupled with the antenna connector. The antenna connector electrically couples the center conductor with the antenna. The antenna connector is connected to the center conductor and the feed cable is substantially parallel to the ground plane from the antenna connector to the cable connector.

Abstract: An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a ground plane, an antenna, a feed cable, a cable connector, and an antenna connector. The ground plane has a first ground side and a second ground side. The antenna operates on the first ground side of the ground plane. The feed cable has a center conductor that is configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the antenna. The cable connector couples the feed cable with the second ground side of the ground plane. The center conductor of the feed cable is electrically isolated from the ground plane and electrically coupled with the antenna connector. The antenna connector electrically couples the center conductor with the antenna. The antenna connector is connected to the center conductor and the feed cable is substantially parallel to the ground plane from the antenna connector to the cable connector.

Abstract: A system that is operable to adjust operation of a network device is provided. The system includes an identification module that is coupled with an antenna connector that couples the antenna with a network device. The identification module includes an identification characteristic that may be used to determine an antenna characteristic that defines operation of the antenna. The operation of the network device may be adjusted based on the antenna characteristic.

Abstract: Disclosed in an example embodiment herein is a dual mode patch antenna designed to operate in the TMO2 mode. The antenna comprising a circular patch antenna configured to operate at a first frequency, and a cylindrical matching element coupled to the circular patch antenna configured to operate at a second frequency. A feed surface is coupled to the cylindrical matching element.

Abstract: An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a ground plane, an antenna, a feed cable, a cable connector, and an antenna connector. The ground plane has a first ground side and a second ground side. The antenna operates on the first ground side of the ground plane. The feed cable has a center conductor that is configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the antenna. The cable connector couples the feed cable with the second ground side of the ground plane. The center conductor of the feed cable is electrically isolated from the ground plane and electrically coupled with the antenna connector. The antenna connector electrically couples the center conductor with the antenna. The antenna connector is connected to the center conductor and the feed cable is substantially parallel to the ground plane from the antenna connector to the cable connector.