Composite Signal Encoding for Remote Device Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication systems lack the ability to dynamically configure device function characteristics based on current network information and cannot modify these characteristics remotely, especially in power distribution and telecommunications networks.
Innovation Solution
A communication system generates a composite signal by multiplying the frequency of a data signal and modifying pulse widths based on a control signal, allowing for remote configuration of device characteristics by separating and decoding the data and control signals from the composite signal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current communication systems use static configuration methods, then device installation and initial setup are straightforward, but the systems cannot dynamically modify device characteristics based on current network information or remote commands
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines configuration data and control signals into a single composite signal that can be transmitted through existing communication infrastructure. This merging approach enables dynamic configuration capabilities without requiring separate dedicated communication channels, thus improving adaptability while managing device complexity through efficient signal consolidation.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system is designed to handle multiple functions through a universal composite signal format that can carry both configuration data and control signals. This multi-functionality allows the system to perform dynamic configuration, remote management, and monitoring through a single integrated mechanism, enhancing versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Ease of operation
If a composite signal is generated by multiplying frequency and modifying pulse widths, then remote configuration capability is achieved, but the signal processing and decoding complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic signal characteristics including frequency multiplication and variable pulse width modulation to encode configuration data and control signals. These dynamic parameters allow flexible information encoding that can be adjusted based on network conditions and requirements, enabling remote configuration while managing complexity through adaptive signal processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes in the signal domain, specifically frequency multiplication and pulse width modification, to encode multiple types of data in a composite signal. By changing these physical parameters, the system can convey configuration information and control commands through existing communication channels, improving ease of operation while the complexity is managed through systematic parameter encoding schemes.
3Ease of manufacture
If existing devices are used without complete system replacement, then implementation cost is reduced, but the systems lack ability to configure device characteristics dynamically or remotely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a composite signal as an intermediary that bridges existing communication infrastructure and new configuration capabilities. This intermediary signal format allows legacy devices to be enhanced with remote configuration capabilities without complete system replacement, as the composite signal can be processed by adding relatively minimal functionality to existing devices, thus improving adaptability while maintaining cost efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment of a communication system can generate a composite signal that includes two or more different signals, where the signals represent different types of data. A data signal having one or more pulses that represent digital data of a first type is provided. A control signal that is a digital bit stream is provided. A composite signal is generated by multiplying a frequency of the data signal by a factor and modifying widths of pulses based on the bits of the control signal. The composite signal can be provided to a receiver device over a communication medium. The receiver device can determine the data signal and the control signal from the composite signal.