Asynchronous Ubiquitous Protocol Time Slot Scheduling
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Solution Overview
Problem
In communication networks with multiple remote units transmitting data to a base unit, there is a risk of signal collisions due to simultaneous transmissions, which can lead to congestion and reduced network efficiency.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an Asynchronous Ubiquitous Protocol that schedules time slots for data transmission, allowing remote units to select and transmit data within designated time frames, thereby reducing collisions and managing transmission routes effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If many remote units transmit data simultaneously to a base unit, then data transmission speed increases, but signal collisions occur leading to network congestion and reduced reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The communication channel is segmented into discrete time slots, with each remote unit assigned to specific time slots for transmission. This segmentation prevents simultaneous transmissions from multiple units, eliminating signal collisions while maintaining efficient data flow through structured time division multiplexing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic time-slot-based transmission cycles where remote units transmit data in designated periodic intervals. This periodic structure ensures that transmissions are organized and non-conflicting, with each unit having guaranteed access to the channel at specific periods, thus maintaining both reliability and productivity.
2Ease of operation
If remote units transmit data without scheduled time slots, then transmission flexibility increases, but signal collisions and network congestion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically assigns time slots to remote units based on their data transmission needs and network conditions. This dynamic allocation allows the protocol to adapt to changing traffic patterns while maintaining structured transmission, providing flexibility comparable to unscheduled transmission but without the harmful collisions through real-time slot assignment and adjustment.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a method for requesting data from a set of remote units in a network, the method comprising: defining an Asynchronous Ubiquitous Protocol, the Asynchronous Ubiquitous Protocol comprising a schedule of a plurality of time slots, each time slot defined by a distinct start time and end time pair; broadcasting transmitting instructions to the set of remote units, the transmitting instructions comprising the Asynchronous Ubiquitous Protocol and selection instructions for selecting a time slot from the Asynchronous Ubiquitous Protocol to use for data transmission; and, receiving data transmitted from a remote unit in the set of remote units in accordance with the transmitting instructions.