Dynamic Group Channelization for Automatic Subgroup Communications
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional communication systems lack mechanisms for automatic and dynamic channel switching between channels, preventing efficient group or sub-group communications and requiring manual connection to other users or groups, which can lead to communication overload and confusion in large groups.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for dynamic channelization of group communications using voice-activated or manual device interaction to create and manage multiple, simultaneous communication channels within a prescribed bandwidth, allowing for encrypted and private communications between group members, with dynamic channel assignment based on verbal commands or instructions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual channel switching is used in conventional systems, then device complexity is reduced, but communication efficiency and ease of operation deteriorate due to inability to automatically connect to users or monitor multiple channels
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service through automatic channel assignment and switching. The channel manager autonomously assigns channels to users and dynamically switches channels based on communication needs without requiring manual intervention. The system automatically monitors multiple channels and connects users to appropriate channels based on group communications, eliminating the need for users to manually search or switch channels.
2Productivity
If multiple simultaneous communication channels are created within prescribed bandwidth, then communication efficiency for groups improves, but device complexity and signal management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the communication bandwidth into multiple distinct channels, each capable of carrying independent group communications simultaneously. This segmentation allows multiple sub-groups to communicate without interference, improving overall group communication efficiency. The channel manager divides the available spectrum into separate frequency slots or time slots for different communication groups.
3Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic channel assignment is implemented based on verbal commands, then adaptability and ease of operation improve, but reliability and signal detection accuracy may worsen due to potential misrecognition
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms in voice command recognition to improve reliability. The channel manager receives verbal commands, processes them through recognition algorithms, and provides feedback to confirm correct interpretation. If misrecognition is detected, the system can request clarification or switch to alternative control methods, ensuring accurate channel assignment while maintaining adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an end-user device comprising: a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising: storing for each other end-user device of a plurality of other end-user devices a respective identification, the end-user device and the plurality of other end-user devices forming a group; receiving a first indication of a first subset of the group with which to carry out first communications, the first subset comprising one or more first target end-user devices selected from the group; responsive to receipt of the first indication, sending to each of the one or more first target end-user devices a first instruction to communicate with the end-user device via a first dynamically determined channel; and engaging in the first communications with each of the one or more first target end-user devices after each of the one or more first target end-user devices has tuned to the first dynamically determined channel. Other embodiments are disclosed.