Aircraft Wireless Modules Dynamic Access Point Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems for aircraft fail to account for varying regulatory requirements across different regions, aircraft types, and airline policies, leading to inefficiencies and compliance issues.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for wirelessly detecting the status of multiple components within a vehicle using a single connection, employing modules with wireless radios and sensors that can dynamically switch between access point and client configurations to comply with different regulations and optimize communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple wireless radio configurations are used to comply with different regional regulations, then regulatory compliance is improved, but device complexity and inventory costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal wireless radio module that can dynamically switch between different operational modes (access point and client) and configure itself according to the detected wireless network environment. This single multi-functional module replaces the need for multiple specialized modules, achieving regulatory compliance across different regions while simplifying inventory management.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless radio module dynamically changes its configuration based on the detected wireless network type and regulatory requirements. The system automatically adapts its behavior by detecting whether it's on an aircraft, ground vehicle, or in a specific country, and adjusts its access point/client mode accordingly, eliminating the need for static pre-configured modules for each scenario.
2Ease of manufacture
If a single wireless radio configuration is used across all aircraft, then inventory costs are reduced, but adaptability to different regional regulations decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the wireless radio module based on the detected environment. By monitoring wireless network characteristics and geographic location, the system adjusts parameters such as transmission mode (access point or client), frequency bands, and power levels to comply with regional regulations, allowing a single module design to serve multiple regulatory environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless radio module autonomously detects its operational environment and self-configures to comply with applicable regulations without requiring manual intervention or pre-programming for each region. The system automatically determines whether to operate as an access point or client based on detected wireless networks, reducing the burden on manufacturers and operators to manage complex inventories.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wireless modules dynamically switch between access point and client configurations, then adaptability to different networks is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless radio module automatically detects the type of wireless network it needs to join and self-configures its operational mode without requiring complex external configuration management. The system monitors for presence of access points, determines the appropriate role (client or access point), and configures itself accordingly, simplifying the overall system architecture despite the dynamic behavior.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the wireless environment for feedback signals such as presence of access points, network characteristics, and regulatory constraints. Based on this feedback, the wireless radio module dynamically adjusts its configuration in real-time, creating a closed-loop system that automatically adapts to changing network conditions without manual intervention.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for wireless detection of a status of component within a vehicle are described that utilize a single connection or single point of connection to access the status of each component. A plurality of modules each having a wireless radio and two discrete electrical inputs can be provided, with each of the modules monitoring at least one component. Each module can be configured to switch a configuration of its wireless radio from a client to a wireless access point. A radio of one of the module can be dynamically configured to be the wireless access point, with the remaining ones of the modules being configured to connect to the wireless access point.