Coaxial Cable Network for Facility Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
High-density wireless and wired connectivity in facilities, such as buildings, becomes complex and expensive due to the need for robust cabling systems that manage multiple functionalities and signals, often leading to signal degradation and power consumption issues, especially with the introduction of high-frequency bands like 5G.
Innovation Solution
A coaxial cable system that segregates signal types into distinct frequency windows, with controlled power distribution and verification of connected devices using blockchain, and incorporates repeaters and signal transponders to enhance signal integrity and manage power effectively within the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cabling systems are used to support high-density wireless and wired connectivity, then the facility can provide basic network services, but the system becomes complex and expensive as the number of targets and cable lines increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functionalities (power delivery, data communication, and wireless signal distribution) into a single coaxial cable infrastructure. The hybrid cable system integrates both wired and wireless network capabilities, eliminating the need for separate cabling systems for each function and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The coaxial cable system is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: delivering electrical power to devices, transmitting wired data signals, and distributing wireless communication signals throughout the facility. This multi-functional approach replaces multiple specialized cable systems with a single universal infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the cable network is extended to cover larger areas and include more junctions, then more devices can be connected, but signal degradation occurs causing signals to drown in noise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces repeaters and signal transponders as intermediary devices within the coaxial cable network. These intermediaries receive degraded signals, amplify them, and retransmit them with restored integrity, enabling the network to extend over larger distances without significant signal loss or noise interference.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces traditional passive cable distribution with an active signal management approach using electronic repeaters and transponders. These devices actively compensate for signal degradation through amplification and regeneration, substituting the mechanical limitation of cable length with electronic signal restoration capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functionalities are streamed through the cable network, then the network becomes more capable, but power consumption increases causing network collapse
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic power management within the coaxial cable network, where electrical power delivery is adjusted based on the actual needs of connected devices and the functionalities being streamed. The system can dynamically allocate power resources to different devices and functions, preventing excessive power consumption that would lead to network collapse.
4Speed
If high-frequency bands like 5G are implemented, then wireless connectivity performance improves, but the cabling system becomes more complex and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges high-frequency wireless signal distribution with the existing coaxial cable infrastructure. By integrating 5G and other high-frequency wireless capabilities into the hybrid cable system, the patent enables high-speed wireless connectivity without requiring a completely new cabling architecture, thus avoiding the complexity and cost associated with separate high-frequency cable systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A data communications network in or on a building facilitates wired and wireless connectivity. The network may include wiring that convey electrical power, and two type of communication signals. The network may facilitate control of a plurality of devices in an enclosure (e.g., facility) such as sensors, emitters, and/or tintable windows. The disclosure includes network power management.