Ad Hoc Communication Layer Protocol Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional communication devices lack flexibility in adapting their performance to changing operating conditions due to rigid standard layer structures and protocols, limiting their ability to implement more optimal data communication protocols when conditions warrant such changes.

Innovation Solution

Implementing ad hoc communication layer structures and protocols that can be dynamically modified or replaced based on actual operating conditions, using programmable protocol processors to tailor layer functions to specific environments, allowing for optimized performance, reliability, and power efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If standard layer structures and protocols are used, then communication compatibility and interoperability are ensured, but device flexibility and adaptability to changing operating conditions deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to changing operating conditionsVSAvoidcomplexity of protocol implementation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic protocol selection and modification capabilities that allow communication devices to adapt their layer structures and protocols based on changing operating conditions. The system can dynamically switch between standard and ad hoc protocols, and modify protocol parameters in real-time to optimize performance for specific environmental conditions, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables parameter changes in communication protocols by allowing devices to modify protocol characteristics such as data rates, modulation schemes, and error correction levels based on observed operating conditions. This parameter adaptability allows the system to optimize communication performance without requiring complete protocol redesign, balancing adaptability with implementation complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If ad hoc communication layer structures and protocols are implemented, then performance optimization for specific conditions is achieved, but compatibility with standard communication models deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication performanceVSAvoidcompatibility with standard models

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the communication protocol into modular layers, allowing standard protocol stacks to be maintained for baseline compatibility while enabling optional ad hoc protocol modules to be activated for performance optimization. This segmentation allows the system to maintain standard compatibility while selectively implementing optimized protocols when conditions warrant, thus resolving the contradiction between productivity and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary protocol translation and adaptation layer that enables seamless transition between standard and ad hoc protocols. This intermediary component ensures that ad hoc protocol optimizations can be implemented without compromising standard compatibility, as the translation layer handles protocol conversion and maintains interoperability with standard communication models.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If protocol modification capabilities are added, then adaptability improves, but device complexity and power consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotocol flexibilityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements partial protocol modification capabilities where only specific protocol layers or parameters are made adaptable rather than the entire protocol stack. This selective adaptability allows the system to gain necessary protocol flexibility while minimizing the additional complexity and power consumption associated with full protocol modification capabilities, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and energy use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11470509B2Ad hoc communication protocol method and apparatus

Publication Date: 2022.10.11 INTEL GERMANY GMBH & CO KG

AI summary

According to one embodiment, a connection is established between a first communication device and a second communication device in accordance with one or more communication layers. Each communication layer is associated with a standard structure and protocol. An ad hoc communication layer structure and/or protocol are determined at the first communication device. The ad hoc communication layer structure and/or protocol are communicated to the second communication device. One or more of the standard structures and/or protocols are replaced at the first communication device with the ad hoc communication layer structure and/or protocol responsive to the second communication device acknowledging acceptance of the ad hoc communication layer structure and/or protocol.