Accessory Device Coupling Data for Plug-and-Play Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

In combat or stressed environments with extreme conditions, managing a large number of sensors, electronic devices, and communication systems is challenging due to the complexity of device configurations and the need for flexible system design and configurability.

Innovation Solution

An accessory device with a memory and interface is configured to output coupling data to a communication device, allowing the processor to obtain and operate accessory device configurations, enabling improved configurability and flexibility in system design, and allowing for plug-and-play functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a large number of sensors and electronic devices are deployed in combat environments, then the system's situational awareness and communication capabilities are improved, but the complexity of managing and configuring these devices increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem configurabilityVSAvoidconfiguration management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses index parameters as simplified copies or references to full configuration data. Instead of transmitting or storing complete configuration sets for each accessory device, the system uses compact index parameters that point to configuration information stored in the communication device's memory. This reduces the complexity of configuration management while maintaining full configurability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The configuration system is segmented into two parts: compact index parameters stored in accessory devices and full configuration data stored in the communication device. This segmentation allows accessory devices to remain simple while the central communication device handles the complexity of configuration management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If accessory devices store complete configuration parameters, then configuration accuracy is improved, but the memory requirements and updating complexity of accessory devices increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration accuracyVSAvoidmemory storage requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of storing complete configuration data in accessory devices, the system stores compact index parameters that reference configuration information held in the communication device. This copying approach ensures configuration accuracy is maintained through precise indexing while dramatically reducing memory requirements in accessory devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system supports extensive reconfiguration during missions, then adaptability is improved, but the time and resources required for reconfiguration increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereconfiguration capabilityVSAvoidreconfiguration time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The use of index parameters as compact references enables rapid reconfiguration. When reconfiguration is needed, the system can quickly change index parameter values rather than transmitting complete configuration data, significantly reducing reconfiguration time while maintaining full adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

Configuration data is pre-loaded into the communication device's memory during system setup or device pairing. This preliminary action allows the communication device to have all necessary configuration information ready, enabling rapid switching between configurations during missions without time-consuming data transfers.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Reliability

If multiple connectors are used to ensure proper device awareness, then connection reliability is improved, but the device complexity and number of components increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidnumber of connectors

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses index parameters as lightweight copies of configuration identifiers that can be transmitted through existing communication channels. This approach ensures reliable device awareness and configuration matching without requiring additional physical connectors or complex connection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS12413659B2Communication system with accessory device configuration

Publication Date: 2025.09.09 FALCOM AS

AI summary

A communication device and an accessory device for a communication system is disclosed, the accessory device comprising a memory and an interface, wherein the memory comprises first coupling data comprising a first index parameter and a second index parameter, and wherein the accessory device is configured to output the first coupling data to a communication device via the interface.