Distributed Wireless Access Points for Low-Interference mmWave Links
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless access technologies face limitations in maximum bandwidth due to interference and congestion in unlicensed radio frequencies, particularly in Wi-Fi networks, which affect the quality and efficiency of mobile communication.
Innovation Solution
A distributed access point system utilizing a control apparatus and spatially separated peripheral apparatuses, connected via high-frequency radio links between 52.6 GHz and 1 THz, to provide contemporaneous multipoint links with beamforming capabilities, dynamically reconfiguring radio links based on bandwidth, propagation conditions, and data rate needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple simultaneous radio links are provided to increase maximum bandwidth, then bandwidth is improved, but interference and congestion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional sub-6 GHz radio frequencies to millimeter wave frequencies (24 GHz to 1 THz), representing a dimensional change in the electromagnetic spectrum. This frequency dimension change enables multiple simultaneous radio links with higher bandwidth while the directional beamforming capability mitigates interference by spatially separating communication paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key radio communication parameters including frequency (24 GHz to 1 THz), bandwidth (up to 400 MHz per link), and modulation schemes (up to 4096-QAM). These parameter changes enable higher data rates and multiple simultaneous links while beamforming controls the spatial distribution of energy to reduce interference.
2Ease of operation
If radio links use unlicensed frequencies such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, then ease of operation is improved, but congestion and interference worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the operating frequency parameter from traditional unlicensed bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) to millimeter wave unlicensed bands (24 GHz to 1 THz). This parameter change provides abundant spectrum resources with less congestion while maintaining ease of operation through automated beam management and dynamic resource allocation algorithms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent exploits the unused millimeter wave dimension of the electromagnetic spectrum, which has been largely unexploited compared to traditional sub-6 GHz bands. This dimensional expansion provides abundant bandwidth resources while the directional nature of mmWave propagation naturally reduces co-channel interference and congestion.
3Productivity
If beamforming is used to provide spatially separated links, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic beamforming where beam directions, widths, and power levels are continuously adjusted based on channel conditions, user mobility, and traffic demands. The system dynamically selects from multiple beamforming codespaces and adapts modulation schemes (up to 4096-QAM) to optimize data rates while managing complexity through intelligent resource allocation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the radio interface into multiple independent spatial streams, each with its own beamforming chain and resource allocation. This segmentation allows parallel processing of multiple data streams through different spatial paths, improving overall productivity while distributing computational complexity across multiple manageable components.
4Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic reconfiguration of radio links is performed, then adaptability is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring multiple beamforming codespaces, pre-establishing radio link connections, and pre-negotiating resource allocations before actual data transmission begins. This allows the system to rapidly adapt to changing conditions by switching between pre-prepared configurations rather than creating new ones from scratch, reducing reconfiguration time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuous feedback mechanisms where channel quality indicators, beam performance metrics, and traffic demands are monitored in real-time. This feedback drives adaptive reconfiguration of beamforming parameters, modulation schemes, and resource allocations, enabling the system to adapt quickly to changing conditions while minimizing disruption to ongoing transmissions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system achieves high bandwidth and low interference by optimizing data transfer through simultaneous multipoint links, enhancing data rates beyond 10 Gbps and supporting multiple remote apparatuses with efficient resource allocation.
Implementation Method 1
the point to multipoint radio transceiver means is configured to perform beamforming for providing contemporaneous multipoint spatially separated links comprising the first radio link and the second radio link
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AI summary
An apparatus comprisingmeans for providing upper medium access control (MAC) access point (AP) functionality means for coupling the upper medium access control (MAC) access point (AP) functionality to a first lower MAC AP functionality provided at a first apparatus via first radio link;means for coupling the upper medium access control (MAC) access point (AP) functionality to a second lower MAC AP functionality provided at a second apparatus, locatable at a different location than the first apparatus, via a second radio link;a point to multipoint radio transceiver means configured to provide contemporaneous multipoint links comprising the first radio link and the second radio link at least some radio frequencies between 52.6 GHz and 1 THz.