Communication Apparatus Automatic Path Setup via Signal Interception

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication apparatuses require users to input complex information such as identification details of communication paths, which is cumbersome and prone to errors, especially when dealing with repeater stations and gateways in different zones or areas.

Innovation Solution

A communication apparatus that allows users to set communication paths by inputting the names of repeater stations, using a stored list to automatically generate the necessary identification information and frequency settings, simplifying the process and reducing errors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If users input multiple pieces of identification information manually, then communication path can be established, but the setting process becomes troublesome and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication path setting accuracyVSAvoidsetting operation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The communication apparatus automatically acquires identification information of repeater stations and gateways from intercepted communication signals, eliminating the need for users to manually input these details. The system serves itself by extracting necessary information from the communication environment, thereby resolving the contradiction between setting accuracy and operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus preliminarily acquires and stores identification information of repeater stations and gateways from intercepted signals before the user needs to set up communication. This preliminary acquisition of communication path information eliminates the need for manual input during the actual communication setup, reducing both complexity and potential errors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Extent of automation

If the apparatus stores only identification information from intercepted data, then automatic storage is simple, but the user must still manually set frequency and radio wave format

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomatic information storageVSAvoidremaining manual setting requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The communication apparatus automatically acquires not only identification information but also frequency and radio wave format information from intercepted communication signals. The system extracts multiple types of parameters automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually input frequency and format settings, thereby enhancing both automation extent and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus performs multiple functions by automatically acquiring and storing various types of communication parameters (identification information, frequency, radio wave format) from a single source - the intercepted communication signals. This multi-functional automatic acquisition eliminates the need for separate manual setting operations for each parameter.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If call signs differ based on area and zone, then communication can adapt to different regions, but it becomes difficult to grasp the communication path when repeater station changes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication area adaptabilityVSAvoidcommunication path understanding

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The communication apparatus intercepts and analyzes actual communication signals to automatically acquire identification information of repeater stations and gateways. This feedback mechanism provides the user with real information about the current communication path, making it easier to understand which repeater stations are involved even when call signs change based on area and zone.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus acts as an intermediary that automatically translates and presents communication path information in a user-friendly manner. By intercepting signals and extracting identification information, it mediates between the complex dynamic call sign changes and the user's need to understand the communication path, providing consistent and clear information regardless of area or zone changes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP2222031B1Communication apparatus and communication control program

Publication Date: 2015.01.07 ICOM INC

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AI summary

A communication apparatus includes an input unit (10) that inputs names of repeater stations to which the local communication apparatus and a communication counterpart belong respectively, a memory (6b) storing identification information of each repeater station, and information needed to set a communication path from the repeater station to another repeater station as communication path setting information (71) associated with the name of the repeater station, an information retrieving section (6) that retrieves identification information of the repeater station, and information needed to set a communication path to another repeater station from the associated information stored in the memory based on the input name of the repeater station, and a communication frame generating section (6) that generates a communication frame including the identification information of the repeater station, and the information needed to set the communication path from the repeater station to which the local communication apparatus belongs to the repeater station of the communication counterpart from a result of the information retrieval.