Data Communication System Energy Level Transition
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing data communication system consumes a significant amount of power due to synchronization and discharge pulses, and requires a separate power supply to generate synchronization pulses.
Innovation Solution
The system reduces power consumption by outputting synchronization signals by changing the energy state of the data connection from a current energy level to a lower energy level and back, preventing charging of capacitive elements and eliminating the need for a discharge signal, thereby optimizing energy usage and eliminating the need for a separate power supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If synchronization pulses and discharge pulses are used to enable data transmission, then data communication is achieved, but power consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the energy state parameter of the data connection by transitioning from a first energy level to a second (lower) energy level for synchronization, and back to the first energy level for data transmission. This parameter change eliminates the need for separate synchronization and discharge pulses, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining reliable data communication.
2Reliability
If separate power supply is used to generate synchronization pulses, then synchronization is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the synchronization function with the existing power supply structure by utilizing the first and second energy levels already present in the data connection. Instead of adding a separate power supply for synchronization pulses, the system combines synchronization and data transmission functions into a single integrated energy level transition mechanism, thereby reducing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The data connection is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides both synchronization (through energy level transitions) and data transmission (through the same connection). The first and second energy levels serve dual purposes - establishing synchronization and enabling data communication - eliminating the need for dedicated separate power supplies and reducing overall system complexity.
3Reliability
If discharge pulses are generated after synchronization pulses, then capacitive charging is prevented, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic transitions between the first and second energy levels, where the connection alternates between synchronization mode (second energy level) and data transmission mode (first energy level). This periodic action naturally discharges capacitive elements during each transition cycle without requiring separate discharge pulses, thereby maintaining reliable capacitive discharge while reducing power consumption.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach reduces power consumption and extends the duration available for data transmission by preventing capacitive charging, allowing for more efficient data communication without the need for additional power supplies.
Implementation Method 1
preventing charging of capacitive elements
Data Source
AI summary
A data communication system includes one or more data processing units and includes a central control unit. The decentralized data processing units are connected to the central control unit by data connection. The central control unit includes a synchronisation unit for outputting via the data connection an synchronisation signal to the data processing unit. The data processing unit includes a data generator for generating data and transmitting, after the synchronisation signal, data to the central control unit.