Ambient Wireless Signaling for On-Demand Emergency Priority Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Autonomous machines lack specialized emergency communication features for swift transmission of critical information to emergency responders and pertinent authorities, and existing Multimedia Priority Service (MPS) frameworks exclude them due to pre-authorization and subscription requirements.

Innovation Solution

Implementing On-Demand Multimedia Priority Service (OD-MPS) that allows autonomous machines to independently solicit prioritized communication during distress situations, utilizing an automated distress alert system with integrated features to transmit critical information like live video feeds and sensor data on existing commercial telecommunication infrastructure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional Multimedia Priority Service (MPS) framework is used, then emergency communication prioritization is achieved, but pre-authorization and subscription requirements exclude autonomous machines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemergency communication reliabilityVSAvoidservice accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements an automated distress alert system that allows autonomous machines to independently solicit prioritized communication during emergencies without requiring pre-authorization or human intervention. The system self-activates when distress conditions are detected, enabling machines to serve themselves in emergency communication scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically switches between normal communication mode and prioritized emergency communication mode based on detected distress conditions. The communication priority is not fixed but adapts based on the emergency state, allowing the system to provide high-reliability communication only when needed rather than requiring permanent authorization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If communication protocols are simplified for autonomous machines, then ease of operation is improved, but communication reliability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication setup simplicityVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different communication protocol characteristics to different message types within the same system. Critical emergency messages use simplified protocols for rapid transmission, while non-critical data uses more robust protocols. This local differentiation of protocol quality ensures reliability for critical communications while maintaining ease of operation overall.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables autonomous machines to communicate critical information on a priority basis during emergencies without pre-authorization, ensuring timely intervention and support, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

transmitting an energy parameter, to the reader, using one modulation method of the group consisting of On-Off Keying (OOK) and Phase Shift Keying (PSK)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation:

Implementation Method 2

using one modulation method of the group consisting of On-Off Keying (OOK) and Phase Shift Keying (PSK)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectModulation: Phase Modulation

Data Source

PatentUS20250378293A1Ambient communication devices and methods for use thereof
Publication Date: 2025.12.11 OSWEGO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
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AI summary

A method performed by a wireless device in communication with a reader may comprise transmitting an energy parameter, to the reader, using one modulation method of the group consisting of OOK and PSK, transmitting assistance device, to the reader, wherein the transmitted assistance information comprises at least a message size pertaining to the device, transmitting a message, having a cyclic prefix, wherein the message is consistent with the message size, on a bandwidth negotiated between the wireless device and the reader. The wireless device and the reader may be configured to communicate according to at least one application layer identifier having a random portion and a non-random portion, wherein the at least one application layer identifier is configured to be of at least two different lengths, wherein the at least two different lengths include a full length and a partial length.