Dual Transceiver Wireless Device Direct Peer-to-Peer Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless communication devices can only communicate with each other through base stations, lacking direct communication capabilities even when in close proximity.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a second short-range transceiver in wireless communication devices, operating under IEEE 802.11 standards, to enable direct peer-to-peer communication using ad hoc mode, allowing devices to detect and connect with each other without the need for a network access point, using unlicensed frequency bands and infrared transceivers for low-power, short-range communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless communication devices communicate through base stations, then network connectivity and coverage are improved, but direct communication capability between nearby devices is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication device is equipped with both a first transceiver for network communication via base stations and a second transceiver for direct peer-to-peer communication. This multi-functionality allows the device to operate in both infrastructure mode (through base station) and ad hoc mode (direct communication), resolving the contradiction between network connectivity and direct communication capability.
2Ease of operation
If push-to-talk technology is used, then group communication appears direct, but actual communication still relays through base stations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the communication relay function from the base station by introducing a second transceiver that enables direct peer-to-peer communication. This removes the need for base station relay in direct communication scenarios, simplifying the communication path while maintaining ease of operation for group communication.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a second short-range transceiver is added for direct communication, then peer-to-peer capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication functionality is segmented into two independent transceivers: a first transceiver for network communication and a second transceiver for direct communication. This segmentation allows each transceiver to be optimized for its specific function and enables the device to switch between communication modes without interfering with the other, managing complexity through functional separation.
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AI summary
A wireless communication device includes conventional components to permit a network communication link to be established with a wireless communication network. In addition, the wireless communication device includes a non-network short-range transceiver that detects the presence of other similarly equipped devices. When two such equipped devices come within proximity of each other, a direct non-network wireless communication link is established. The two devices exchange portions of profile data and each analyzed the received profile data. If a match occurs, a contact notification is generated. This permits the wireless communication device to act as an auto-detecting social network device that detects the proximity of other devices whose owners have a profile that matches the stored user preference data. Subsequent communication may occur in a conventional manner using the wireless network communication channels and web applications may also be used to gain additional information.