Dynamic Antenna Allocation for Wireless Contention
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Solution Overview
Problem
The proliferation of wireless technologies and regional regulatory differences complicate the design of portable information handling systems, leading to increased size, complexity, and cost due to the need for multiple wireless devices and antennas, while attempts to combine technologies on a single radio card often fail due to fundamental differences and result in reduced flexibility and contention issues.
Innovation Solution
A portable information handling system with a database that stores operational information for radio frequency communication modules and antenna systems, utilizing a central control and switching module to dynamically allocate and configure antenna systems based on operational parameters, enabling flexible wireless communication across various protocols and spectrum bands while adhering to local regulations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless devices and antennas are added to cover different wireless technologies and regional requirements, then wireless communication capability and adaptability are improved, but system complexity, size, and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal antenna system where a single antenna can be dynamically allocated to serve multiple wireless communication technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.) through a central control module that switches antenna connections based on which wireless technology is currently active, allowing one antenna to perform multiple functions that previously required separate dedicated antennas
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple wireless communication technologies onto a single radio card or module, integrating functions that previously required separate physical devices. The central control module coordinates antenna sharing among different wireless technologies, combining their operations into a unified system that reduces the total number of components
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless devices and antennas are added to cover different wireless technologies and regional requirements, then wireless communication capability is improved, but system size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal antenna system where a single antenna can be dynamically allocated to serve multiple wireless communication technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.) through a central control module that switches antenna connections based on which wireless technology is currently active, allowing one antenna to perform multiple functions that previously required separate dedicated antennas
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple wireless communication technologies onto a single radio card or module, integrating functions that previously required separate physical devices. The central control module coordinates antenna sharing among different wireless technologies, combining their operations into a unified system that reduces the total number of components
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless devices and antennas are added to cover different wireless technologies and regional requirements, then wireless communication capability is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal antenna system where a single antenna can be dynamically allocated to serve multiple wireless communication technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.) through a central control module that switches antenna connections based on which wireless technology is currently active, allowing one antenna to perform multiple functions that previously required separate dedicated antennas
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple wireless communication technologies onto a single radio card or module, integrating functions that previously required separate physical devices. The central control module coordinates antenna sharing among different wireless technologies, combining their operations into a unified system that reduces the total number of components
4Device complexity
If wireless technologies are combined on a single radio card, then system complexity and size are reduced, but flexibility is reduced and contention issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic antenna allocation where the system can adaptively switch and reconfigure antenna connections in real-time based on which wireless technology is active. The central control module dynamically assigns antennas to different radio cards or modules as needed, allowing the system to be flexible and responsive to changing operational requirements rather than being statically configured
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a central control module as an intermediary that manages antenna allocation and resolution among multiple wireless technologies. This mediator coordinates requests from different radio cards or modules, assigns available antennas appropriately, and resolves contention issues by implementing a systematic allocation strategy that maintains system flexibility
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and method are disclosed for internal matching and configuration of radio frequency communication modules and antenna systems within a portable information handling system to help alleviate contentions among wireless communication technologies. A database stores operational information associated with wireless communication radio modules and antenna systems. A central control and switching module then matches and configures antenna systems and communication modules based upon stored operational information. The stored information can include device requirements, regional communication requirements, communication protocols and/or any other desired operational information. Flexibility is thereby provided for wireless communications, and worldwide intelligent access is allowed to radio frequency (RF) spectrums while adhering to localized spectrum and regulatory policies.