Channel Allocation Table Transfer via Central Database
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for installing and updating channel allocation tables in consumer electronic devices are cumbersome, requiring significant user effort or network provider involvement, and are not flexible with changing channel allocations or regional differences.
Innovation Solution
A method for transferring channel allocation tables between a central database and consumer electronic devices via bidirectional communication, allowing users to download, upload, and update tables, with region-specific settings and automatic updates, using a central database that connects via various communication means and protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual installation is used to set up channel allocation tables, then users can customize channel assignments, but the installation process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring channel allocation tables on a central database before users need them. The system automatically makes these pre-configured tables available to consumer electronic devices, eliminating the need for users to manually set up channels while still allowing customization when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing consumer electronic devices to automatically obtain and install channel allocation tables from the central database without user intervention. Users can simply select a region or service type, and the system automatically configures the appropriate channel table.
2Ease of operation
If band scanning is used to automatically search for radio channels, then installation effort is reduced, but the process requires significant time and may not account for regional channel allocation differences
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of scanning channels in real-time, the system performs the channel allocation work in advance by maintaining pre-configured channel tables on a central database for different regions and service types. This eliminates scanning time while ensuring accurate regional channel assignments.
3Extent of automation
If ACI teletext pages are used to provide channel allocation information, then automatic channel installation is enabled, but the system requires continuous updates and maintenance at the network provider side
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a central database as an intermediary between network providers and consumer electronic devices. This central database stores and manages channel allocation tables, serving as a centralized repository that automatically provides updated information to devices without requiring direct intervention from network providers or complex maintenance procedures.
4Adaptability or versatility
If channel allocation tables are manually updated by users, then flexibility and user control are maintained, but the process becomes complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to easily update channel allocation tables by automatically retrieving them from the central database. Users simply need to initiate an update, and the system handles the complex process of downloading and installing the correct regional channel table, maintaining user control while eliminating complexity.
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AI summary
The present application provides transferring channel allocation tables for receiving radio frequency services. Automatic updating channel allocation tables is provided by storing within at least one central database at least one channel allocation table, storing within each of a plurality of distributed consumer electronic devices at channel allocation table for receiving the radio frequency services, and transferring the channel allocation tables between the central database, and the distributed consumer electronic device via a bidirectional communication link.