Bitstream Framing and Image Detection for Unknown Field Decoding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing telecommunications systems face challenges in decoding serial bit streams with unknown data formats, particularly for unintended receiving systems that lack knowledge of field types and sizes, leading to inefficiencies and the need for skilled signal analysis to separate noise from data.

Innovation Solution

A method is introduced to detect starting positions, sizes, and numbers of fields within a bit stream by formatting it into frames using positive logic, performing decimal conversion, and inputting it into an image detection module to identify fields, while removing or amplifying noise using low pass filters and multiple network layers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual signal analysis is used to detect field characteristics in bit streams, then decoding accuracy can be achieved, but the process becomes very inefficient and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedecoding accuracyVSAvoiddecoding efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical signal analysis with an automated image detection module that processes framed bit streams. The system converts bit streams into visual representations and uses image detection algorithms to automatically identify field starting positions, sizes, and record numbers, eliminating the need for human analysts while maintaining decoding accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service decoding by automatically detecting and identifying field characteristics without human intervention. The image detection module autonomously analyzes the framed bit stream, extracts field information, and produces decoded output, making the decoding process independent of skilled signal analysts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If framed bit stream formatting is applied to enable automated processing, then decoding efficiency improves, but system complexity increases due to additional processing steps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedecoding efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the decoding process into distinct modular stages: framing module that organizes bit streams into structured frames, conversion module that transforms framed data into image-compatible formats, and image detection module that extracts field characteristics. This segmentation enables automated processing while managing complexity through clear separation of functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary framing structure that serves as a bridge between the raw bit stream and the image detection module. This framed intermediate representation standardizes the data format, making it suitable for automated image processing while simplifying the overall system architecture by providing a clear interface between processing stages.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If noise removal techniques are applied to separate noise from sensor data, then data quality improves, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata qualityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary framing and formatting to the bit stream before noise detection and removal. By organizing the data into structured frames with identified field boundaries in advance, the system enables more efficient noise filtering during the image detection process, as the algorithm can focus on specific field regions rather than processing the entire raw stream.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12051215B1Bitstream filter
Publication Date: 2024.07.30 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
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AI summary

A method of detecting starting positions, sizes, and number of records of fields within a bit stream, by formatting the bit stream into a frame using positive logic, then performing decimal conversion of different predetermined field lengths on the framed bit stream, to produce channels. Noise is either removed or amplified from the framed bit stream, and the frame and the channels are input to an image detection module to identify fields within the framed bit stream.