Adaptive Mesh Communication System for Directional Link Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Directional communication media, despite offering large-capacity and low-delay communication, are susceptible to shielding and disturbance due to their directionality, and existing systems lack robustness in adapting to node subscription and position changes within the network.
Innovation Solution
A communication system comprising multiple communication apparatuses capable of configuring a meshed network, with a control apparatus that acquires and accumulates correlation information between related and reference information to establish and manage connections, ensuring robustness and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If directional communication media are used to achieve large-capacity and low-delay communication, then communication capacity and speed are improved, but the system becomes susceptible to shielding and disturbance due to directionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic path selection by enabling communication nodes to adaptively change their transmission paths based on real-time network conditions. When shielding or disturbance affects a directional communication path, the system dynamically reroutes traffic through alternative paths, maintaining communication stability while utilizing high-capacity directional media.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters by adjusting path selection criteria based on accumulated correlation information. The control apparatus monitors communication quality metrics and dynamically modifies routing decisions, transitioning between different paths to optimize both capacity utilization and reliability against environmental disturbances.
2Ease of operation
If existing control systems are used to manage communication networks, then basic network control is achieved, but the systems lack robustness in adapting to node subscription and position changes
Solution Approach 1:
The control apparatus implements feedback mechanisms by continuously collecting correlation information about network conditions, node positions, and communication quality. This feedback enables the system to automatically adapt to node subscriptions and position changes, enhancing robustness while maintaining ease of operation through automated decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-calculating and accumulating correlation information about alternative paths and node relationships. When node changes occur, the system can quickly respond using pre-prepared routing information, reducing adaptation time while maintaining operational simplicity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If correlation information accumulation is implemented to improve network robustness, then adaptability to changes is improved, but system complexity increases due to additional information processing
Solution Approach 1:
The control apparatus performs self-service by automatically collecting, accumulating, and processing correlation information without requiring external intervention. The system autonomously manages the complexity of information processing while providing enhanced adaptability, reducing the need for manual configuration or external control system enhancements.
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AI summary
A communication system (1) according to an example aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of communication apparatuses (10) and a control apparatus (20), the control apparatus (20) including a control unit (21), the control unit (21) including: an acquisition unit (22) that acquires related information related to the communication apparatuses (10) and reference information; and an accumulation unit (23) that calculates correlation between the related information and the reference information, and accumulates correlation information indicative of the calculated correlation.