Communication Message Segmentation for Modem Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current machine-to-machine communication methods require specific development for each modem due to non-standardized message formats, leading to significant development costs and variability in network connection and data interchange methods.
Innovation Solution
A method of communication that separates data transport service configuration from data transmission protocol configuration, allowing for the transmission of distinct configuration messages independently, enabling standardization and simplification of communication across various modems and protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If specific development is performed for each modem due to non-standardized message formats, then communication compatibility with individual modems is improved, but development costs and device complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The message format is segmented into two independent parts: a standardized portion that all modems can understand, and a modem-specific portion that handles individual variations. This segmentation allows the embedded application to work with a common framework while accommodating modem-specific requirements through separate configuration parameters, thereby reducing development complexity without sacrificing compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
A universal message format structure is designed that can accommodate multiple modem types through standardized fields. The message includes generic parameters that work across all modems, while allowing optional modem-specific extensions. This universal approach enables a single embedded application to communicate with various modem types without requiring separate development for each device.
2Reliability
If separate development is performed for each modem, then communication reliability with specific modems is improved, but development time and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The message format is pre-configured with standardized fields that define the basic communication structure applicable to all modems. Modem-specific parameters are also pre-defined in the format specification, allowing developers to set up communication once using the standardized template rather than creating separate message formats for each modem type, thereby reducing development time while maintaining reliability.
3Ease of manufacture
If standardized message formats are implemented, then development costs are reduced, but adaptability to different modem types may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The message format is divided into a standardized core section that reduces development costs and a modular modem-specific section that ensures compatibility. The standardized portion handles common communication parameters, while optional extensions allow adaptation to different modem types, achieving both cost efficiency and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The message format is designed to be dynamic, allowing the embedded application to adapt the message structure based on the target modem type. The format can be configured to include or exclude modem-specific parameters as needed, providing flexibility that maintains compatibility across different modem types while using a standardized base structure.
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AI summary
A method of communication between a sending device and a recipient device, comprisinga step (210; 310; 410) for transmission, from the sending device to the recipient device, of a first message comprising a first service identifier relating to a first data transport service and a first data set corresponding to a configuration of said first data transport service,a step (220; 320; 420) for the sending, from the sending device to the recipient device, of a second message comprising a first protocol identifier relating to a first data transmission protocol and a second data set corresponding to a configuration of said first data transmission protocol,the first message and the second message being sent separately.