Processor With Dual Transceivers For Simultaneous Voice And GPS

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless communication devices cannot simultaneously output information related to different capabilities, such as voice and GPS data, due to their design, where a single serial connection limits communication to only one type of information at a time.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of separate serial transceivers for communication and positioning information, allowing the processor to transmit and receive communication data through one transceiver and positioning data through another, enabling simultaneous communication of both types of information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single serial connection is used to integrate GPS receiver and communication processor, then device complexity is reduced, but the device cannot simultaneously output communication information and positioning information

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimultaneous output capabilityVSAvoidtransceiver configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the single serial connection into separate transceivers for different functions. Specifically, it implements a first transceiver dedicated to communication information and a second transceiver dedicated to positioning information, allowing simultaneous operation without interference. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by enabling multi-functionality while maintaining clear functional separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal communication interface that can handle multiple types of information simultaneously through separate transceivers. The system design allows the same processor to communicate both voice/data information and GPS positioning information through different transceiver channels, making the device capable of multiple simultaneous operations.

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

2Productivity

If GPS receiver is integrated into the communication processor, then device complexity is reduced, but communication of different information types must occur sequentially

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation transmission efficiencyVSAvoidprocessor architecture
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the information transmission paths by creating separate transceivers for communication data and positioning data. This allows the processor to handle multiple information streams simultaneously without sequential bottlenecks, improving productivity while maintaining integrated processor architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces separate transceivers as intermediary components between the processor and external devices for different information types. These intermediaries enable parallel communication channels, allowing the processor to efficiently transmit multiple types of information simultaneously without direct conflict.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS7702361B2System and method for providing communication and positioning information
Publication Date: 2010.04.20 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC
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AI summary

A communication module capable of simultaneously providing communication and positioning information is provided. The communication module includes a processor with an integrated positioning receiver. The processor transmits and receives communication information, such as interconnect voice, dispatch voice, or data, using a first transceiver. The integrated positioning receiver is coupled to a second transceiver to transmit positioning information.