Directional Communication Network Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Directional communication mediums, such as millimeter waves, face challenges in maintaining robustness due to susceptibility to shielding and disturbance, and existing techniques are insufficient in enabling adaptive network configurations and node position changes.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus and system that includes means for transmitting and receiving directional communication media, providing use information, acquiring related information from communication destinations, and determining connections based on hop count information to ensure robust communication networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If directional communication medium (millimeter wave) is used to achieve large capacity and low delay communication, then communication capacity and speed are improved, but the system becomes susceptible to shielding and disturbance due to directionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network configuration where communication nodes can adaptively change their positions and connections. The system continuously monitors communication quality and dynamically reconfigures the network topology to maintain reliable connections despite shielding or disturbance, allowing the directional communication system to remain productive while overcoming reliability issues through adaptive movement and reconnection.
2Productivity
If directional communication medium is used, then large capacity communication is achieved, but the system lacks adaptability to node subscription and position changes
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic reconfiguration capabilities that allow communication nodes to subscribe to the network dynamically and change positions adaptively. When nodes are added, removed, or move, the system automatically detects these changes and reconfigures the network topology to maintain optimal directional communication paths, thereby achieving both high capacity and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where communication nodes continuously exchange information about their status, position, and connection quality. This feedback enables the system to detect node subscriptions and position changes, and automatically adjust the network configuration to maintain large capacity communication while adapting to dynamic changes in the network environment.
3Device complexity
If existing techniques are used for directional communication, then simple configuration is maintained, but adaptive network configuration and node position changes cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the communication network automatically configures itself without requiring complex external control. Nodes autonomously detect their environment, determine optimal connections, and reconfigure the network topology as needed. This self-organizing capability provides adaptability to node changes while keeping the system architecture relatively simple, avoiding the need for complex centralized control systems.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus (10) includes: at least one communication means (21) that is configured to be capable of transmitting and receiving directional communication media; a provision means (22) that provides, to at least one communication destination with which to communicate by the at least one communication means, use information pertaining to a purpose of connection; an acquisition means (22) that from the at least one communication destination, acquires, as a response to the use information, related information related to the at least one communication destination; and a determination means (24) that determines connection/disconnection to/from the at least one communication destination with reference to the related information related to the at least one communication destination.