Dual Mode Wireless Routing via Base Station Relay

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication systems face inefficiencies in data transmission between Wi-Fi devices and satellite devices, particularly in determining viable connections and handling communication errors, which can disrupt seamless data uploads and downloads.

Innovation Solution

The system employs metadata labeling and media access control (MAC) address association to facilitate efficient data transmission, allowing data to be routed through base station devices when satellite connections are not viable, and utilizing AI-based classifiers to automate the detection of connection viability and routing decisions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If satellite devices are used for data transmission, then coverage area is extended, but connection reliability deteriorates due to viability determination issues

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidconnection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces base station devices as intermediary nodes between Wi-Fi devices and satellite devices. When a satellite connection is determined to be non-viable, the base station acts as a mediator to relay data transmissions, ensuring continuous connectivity without complete dependency on satellite links.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically determines connection viability between Wi-Fi devices and satellite devices, and adaptively switches transmission paths. The network dynamically selects between direct satellite communication and base station relay based on real-time connection conditions, optimizing both coverage and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If dual mode transmission is implemented, then communication flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple transmission paths

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication flexibilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The base station device is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a traditional wireless access point for Wi-Fi communications and as a relay node for satellite communications. This universal design allows the same device to handle multiple transmission modes without requiring separate dedicated infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The network system automatically determines connection viability and selects appropriate transmission paths without requiring manual configuration or complex user intervention. The system self-manages the complexity of dual mode operations through automated viability assessment and path selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If automated classification is used to detect connection viability, then routing efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases due to AI classifier integration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverouting efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The AI-based classifier automatically performs connection viability determination and routing decisions without requiring manual network management. The system self-optimizes data transmission paths by continuously assessing connection conditions and autonomously selecting the most efficient route, improving productivity while managing complexity through automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9882629B2Facilitation of dual mode wireless device transmissions
Publication Date: 2018.01.30 AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
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AI summary

A more efficient wireless communication network can be achieved by using various routes to transmit upload data and download data. Resource request data can be uploaded via a telecommunications network and resource data can be downloaded using satellite devices. The resource request data can be tagged with metadata based on a determination of a system fault. The metadata can indicate which device should receive the resource data, thereby determining which route is more efficient.