Asynchronous Bus Architecture for Multi-Radio Coexistence Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in managing coexistence between multiple radios due to interference and the heterogeneity of radio technologies, leading to poor user experience and increased complexity in managing communication between radios operating on common platforms.
Innovation Solution
A multi-radio coexistence management system utilizing an asynchronous bus architecture that connects managed endpoints to a coexistence manager, facilitating communication through one or more asynchronous buses to coordinate resource allocation and mitigate interference, thereby providing a universal, flexible, and scalable solution for coexistence without requiring significant changes to existing interfaces or protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple radios operate on common platforms, then communication services are enhanced, but interference and collisions between radios increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a coexistence manager as an intermediary component that mediates between multiple radios and the bus system. This manager coordinates resource allocation, manages bus access rights, and resolves conflicts between radios, thereby reducing interference and collisions while enabling multi-radio operation on common platforms.
2Reliability
If synchronous bus structures are used to connect radios, then communication coordination is achieved, but device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional synchronous mechanical bus structures with an asynchronous bus system. This substitution eliminates the need for complex clock synchronization mechanisms while maintaining reliable communication coordination through event-driven signaling, thereby reducing device complexity and power consumption.
3Reliability
If existing interfaces and protocols are modified to manage radio coexistence, then radio coordination improves, but implementation cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal coexistence manager and asynchronous bus interface that can work with multiple different radio technologies and existing protocols without requiring modifications to those protocols. This multi-functional approach enables radio coexistence management while maintaining compatibility with existing interfaces, thereby reducing implementation complexity and cost.
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AI summary
Systems and methodologies are described herein that facilitate an asynchronous bus architecture for multi-radio coexistence associated with a wireless device. As described herein, a system of buses operating in an asynchronous manner, combined with optional on-chip and/or other supplemental buses, can be utilized to couple respective radios and/or other related endpoints to a coexistence management platform, thereby facilitating management of coexistence between multiple radios in a unified and scalable manner. As further described herein, communication between a coexistence manager and its respective managed endpoints can be facilitated through the use of a single bus or multiple buses that can be switched and/or otherwise operate in a concurrent manner to facilitate expedited conveyance of radio event notifications and their corresponding responses.