This workflow automates the real-time control of passive meta-surface arrays (RIS) to solve coverage gaps and interference without deploying new cell sites. It eliminates manual RF re-planning cycles by dynamically creating virtual cells or signal nulls based on live UE distribution and traffic demand. The operational upside comes from capital avoidance, reduced energy consumption versus active radios, and the ability to reshape coverage in minutes versus months. Implementation integrates with the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), ingesting performance management and location data to calculate optimal phase-shift configurations for thousands of RIS elements.




