Directional DC Signal Coding for Simpler Two-Wire Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional digital audio signal coding and decoding methods require complex coding methods and circuits, leading to higher costs for circuits and system configuration.

Innovation Solution

A digital signal coding and decoding method that utilizes a direct current signal combined with first and second direction indication signals, which are in opposite directions, to generate coded signals for transmission, and employs a simple circuit configuration for decoding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional digital audio signal coding and decoding methods are used, then digital signal transmission can be achieved, but circuit complexity and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedigital signal transmissionVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter representation method by encoding digital signals as direction indication signals superimposed on a DC current carrier. Instead of using complex digital coding schemes, the invention maps binary data to directional pulses (positive/negative directions) that modulate the DC current, thereby simplifying the circuit while maintaining transmission reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex electronic digital signal processing circuits with a simpler current-based directional signaling system. By substituting digital voltage levels with directional current pulses on a DC carrier, the invention eliminates the need for complex analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, reducing overall circuit complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If conventional digital audio signal coding and decoding methods are used, then digital signal transmission can be achieved, but manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedigital signal transmissionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the signal parameter from voltage-based digital levels to current-based directional pulses on a DC carrier. This parameter transformation enables the use of simpler, lower-cost components such as current sources and directional switches instead of expensive high-precision digital signal processing circuits, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining transmission reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs simple, inexpensive components for signal encoding and decoding, such as basic current sources, directional switches, and pulse generators, replacing costly digital signal processing hardware. The simplicity of the circuit design allows for easier manufacturing and lower component costs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS12494820B2Digital signal coding and decoding method, digital broadcasting system and digital telephone exchange system
Publication Date: 2025.12.09 ALLWIN NETWORK CO LTD
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AI summary

A digital signal coding and decoding method, a digital broadcasting system, and a digital telephone exchange system are provided. The digital signal coding and decoding method includes providing a direct current signal; and providing a first direction indication signal and a second direction indication signal on the direct current signal according to each digital signal, so as to generate a plurality of coded signals. The digital signals include a plurality of low level digital signals and a plurality of high level digital signals. The first direction indication signal and the second direction indication signal are signals in opposite directions.