Battery-Powered Protocol Adapter for Mobile Transceiver Flexibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adapters for transceiver systems rely on external power sources, limiting their mobility and flexibility in communication protocols and power supply, especially when interfacing with diverse hardware configurations and specific ports like Lightning® ports.
Innovation Solution
An adapter with an integrated power supply unit for autonomous operation, featuring a communication interface for wireless communication using WPAN protocols and a converter unit for protocol conversion, enabling flexible deployment and compatibility with various transceiver systems and hardware configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an adapter uses an external power supply source, then the adapter can operate with stable power supply, but the mobility and flexibility of the adapter are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is equipped with an integrated power supply unit (battery) that enables it to supply its own power autonomously, eliminating the need for continuous connection to external power sources. This self-service capability directly improves mobility and flexibility while maintaining operational reliability.
2Productivity
If an adapter is designed for specific hardware configurations, then the adapter can provide optimized performance for that configuration, but the versatility and range of connection options are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter incorporates multiple communication interfaces supporting different protocols (first communication protocol for external units, second communication protocol for additional units) and can connect to various hardware configurations including specific ports like Lightning® ports. This multi-functional design enables the adapter to work across diverse systems while maintaining optimized performance for each configuration.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If an adapter requires connection to external power sources, then the adapter can maintain continuous operation, but the ease of storage and transport is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated power supply unit enables the adapter to operate independently without continuous connection to external power sources. The adapter can be stored and transported separately from power sources, significantly improving ease of storage and transport while maintaining the ability to operate continuously on its own power.
4Adaptability or versatility
If an adapter uses wireless communication protocols, then the adapter can provide flexible deployment options, but the communication reliability and stability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter supports multiple communication protocols including wireless protocols (enabling flexible deployment) and wired connection options (providing stable communication). This multi-protocol capability allows the system to select the most appropriate communication method based on the specific deployment scenario, balancing flexibility and reliability.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an adapter, in particular for a mobile transceiver configuration device, having an adapter unit which comprises a communication interface for communication with an external unit by means of a first communication protocol, an adapter interface for communication with an additional unit, in particular the transceiver configuration device, by means of a second communication protocol, and a converter unit for converting between the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol. In order to provide a generic device having improved properties in terms of flexibility, it is proposed that the adapter has a power supply unit for the autonomous power supply of at least the adapter unit.