Ad Hoc Mesh Network for Dense Area Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
In dense geographic areas, such as events or remote locations, users face communication challenges due to overwhelming wireless components, leading to inhibited or degraded connections, often resulting in unsatisfactory bandwidth, frequency, and signal interference, which hinder ad hoc communications between user devices and external destinations.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a user source device, a user hub device, and user intermediary devices forms internal and external networks using common communication technologies, dynamically configuring links to facilitate ad hoc communications, even in areas where traditional wireless components are saturated or unavailable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If traditional wireless components are used in dense areas, then coverage area is extended, but communication reliability deteriorates due to saturation and interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces mesh network nodes as intermediary devices that relay communications between user devices and the core network. These nodes form a distributed mesh topology that bypasses saturated traditional wireless components, enabling reliable communication in dense areas through multi-hop routing and redundant paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the dense area into multiple coverage zones served by different mesh network nodes. Each node independently manages its local segment, distributing the communication load and preventing single-point saturation. This segmentation allows the system to maintain reliability while covering extensive areas.
2Quantity of substance
If more wireless components are deployed to handle user density, then user capacity increases, but resource constraints worsen due to limited spectrum and infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-organizing mesh networks where nodes automatically discover each other, establish routing paths, and dynamically allocate resources without centralized control. This self-service capability allows the network to scale to accommodate increasing user capacity while avoiding the complexity of manual resource management and infrastructure deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic routing protocols that adapt network paths in real-time based on current traffic conditions and node availability. This dynamic behavior allows the system to efficiently utilize available resources, increasing user capacity without requiring proportional increases in fixed infrastructure resources.
3Adaptability or versatility
If ad hoc communications are established in dense areas, then communication flexibility improves, but connection stability deteriorates due to signal interference and geographic limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where mesh network nodes continuously monitor signal quality, link stability, and traffic conditions. Based on this feedback, nodes dynamically adjust transmission parameters, select optimal routing paths, and reconfigure the network topology to maintain stable connections while preserving ad hoc flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes redundant communication paths and备用 nodes in advance before connections are needed. When primary paths experience interference or failure, pre-configured alternative routes are immediately activated, cushioning against connection instability while maintaining the flexibility of ad hoc communications.
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AI summary
Devices, systems and processes for facilitating ad hoc communications in dense areas are described. A system may include a first user source device (USD) communicatively coupled to an internal net, a first user destination device (UDD) communicatively coupled to an external net and a user hub device (UHD), coupled to each of the internal net and the external. The UHD may facilitate connectivity between the first USD and the first UDD via the internal net and the external net. The internal net may use a common use communications technology, and may be formed in a dense area. The internal net may be formed on an ad hoc basis. The external net may use a public wireless system provider communications system located external to the dense area.