Adaptive Frequency Band Selection for Wireless Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently transmitting large data files, such as ultra-high definition videos, due to bandwidth limitations, leading to increased transmission time and potential battery consumption, especially when using conventional frequency bands like 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.
Innovation Solution
An adaptive communication method that selects the most suitable frequency band or communication path based on context information, such as data volume, transmission rate, and device status, to optimize data transfer between electronic devices, potentially switching to higher bandwidth options like 60 GHz for faster data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional frequency bands (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) are used for data transmission, then device compatibility and coverage are maintained, but transmission time increases and battery consumption rises when transmitting large data files
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between different frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 60 GHz) based on real-time context information such as data volume, transmission rate requirements, and device status. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize transmission speed for large files by selecting 60 GHz band when appropriate, while maintaining compatibility on conventional bands when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the operating frequency parameter adaptively based on transmission requirements. By adjusting the frequency band parameter from conventional 2.4/5 GHz to 60 GHz band when transmitting large data files, the system achieves higher transmission speeds and reduced transmission time while maintaining the ability to use conventional bands for compatibility scenarios.
2Speed
If higher bandwidth frequency bands (e.g., 60 GHz) are used for faster data transfer, then transmission speed improves, but device complexity and potential compatibility issues increase
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is designed to support multiple frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 60 GHz) within a single device, making it universally compatible with various transmission scenarios. The device can function across different bandwidth requirements, using 60 GHz for high-speed transfers and conventional bands for compatibility, thereby managing complexity through multi-functional capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically selects the appropriate frequency band based on transmission context, avoiding the need for permanent complex hardware configurations for all bands. The adaptive switching mechanism allows the system to activate 60 GHz capability only when needed, reducing effective complexity while maintaining high-speed transfer potential.
3Productivity
If adaptive frequency band selection based on context information is implemented, then data communication efficiency improves, but system complexity and control difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically monitoring its own context information (data volume, transmission rate, battery status) and making autonomous decisions about frequency band selection. This self-service capability improves communication efficiency without requiring external control, as the device independently adapts its transmission parameters based on real-time conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The adaptive frequency band selection employs feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors transmission performance and context information, then adjusts the frequency band accordingly. This feedback loop enables the system to optimize communication efficiency dynamically, switching to 60 GHz band when transmission bottlenecks are detected while managing control complexity through automated decision-making algorithms.
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AI summary
A method of an electronic device and an electronic device using the same is provided. The electronic device includes a communication module and a processor. The processor confirms context information of the electronic device, selects at least one frequency band or at least one communication path, which are supported by the electronic device, based on the context information, and communicates data between the electronic device and an external electronic device, based on the at least one frequency band or the at least one communication path, using the communication module.