Dielectric Coating Discrete Pathways Signal Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing signal transmission systems using dielectric composite materials can only transmit a limited number of signals due to frequency constraints, requiring unique frequencies for each signal and reducing bandwidth, and are prone to interference and external disruption.
Innovation Solution
A signal transmitting component with a dielectric coating arranged as discrete pathways on a substrate, utilizing space-filling curves to enable multiple signal transmission without interference, and incorporating a layer for protection against physical and electromagnetic interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If each signal is transmitted at a different frequency, then signals can be uniquely identified, but the number of transmittable signals is limited and bandwidth is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the signal transmission medium into multiple discrete pathways (e.g., different layers or modes of the dielectric coating) that can simultaneously carry different signals. This allows multiple signals to be transmitted at the same frequency without interference, as each pathway acts as an independent channel. The segmentation resolves the contradiction by enabling signal multiplexing in the spatial/domain dimension rather than relying solely on frequency differentiation.
2Reliability
If signals are transmitted as electromagnetic surface waves, then transmission security is improved, but the number of simultaneously transmittable signals is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from single-dimensional frequency-based signal differentiation to multi-dimensional signal transmission by utilizing multiple discrete pathways (spatial dimension) and different electromagnetic modes (mode dimension). This dimensional expansion allows multiple secure surface wave signals to coexist without interference, resolving the contradiction between transmission security and signal capacity.
3Loss of information
If unique identifier codes are prefixed to signals, then signal sources can be identified, but bandwidth available for useful signal is reduced and receivers require extra processing capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification function from the signal content itself and embeds it in the physical characteristics of the transmission pathway (e.g., which pathway the signal travels through, or what mode it uses). This separation allows receivers to identify signal sources by detecting the pathway or mode without needing to decode identifier codes, thereby preserving bandwidth for useful data and reducing receiver processing complexity.
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
Enables secure, efficient transmission of multiple signals as electromagnetic surface waves with redundancy and reduced susceptibility to external interference, allowing for health monitoring of composite materials and complex shapes.
Implementation Method 1
the electrical reactance of the dielectric coating configured for the propagation of electromagnetic surface waves
Data Source
AI summary
A component including a substrate with dielectric coating on the substrate. The electrical reactance of the dielectric coating configured for the propagation of electromagnetic surface waves. The dielectric coating is arranged as a plurality of discrete pathways. Also a signal transmission system including a component, an electromagnetic surface wave transmitter coupled to the substrate, and an electromagnetic surface wave receiver also coupled to the substrate.