Dynamic Communications Link Adaptation via Virtual Channel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in managing communications services and links on electronic devices due to fluctuations in operating environments, such as changes in location, available communications capabilities, and varying requirements, making it difficult to optimize and adjust services seamlessly.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device monitors various parameters like location, traffic type, link quality, and user requirements, and automatically adjusts communications link parameters, such as bandwidth and traffic type, while maintaining a virtual communications channel, using RFID transceiver circuitry for service discovery and content sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the device automatically adjusts communications link parameters in response to environmental changes, then the adaptability and continuity of communication is improved, but the device complexity and automation extent increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically monitors environmental parameters (location, link quality, traffic type) and adjusts communications link parameters without user intervention. The device serves itself by making adaptive decisions based on monitored conditions, eliminating the need for manual configuration while maintaining communication continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors environmental parameters and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust communications link parameters. The monitoring component provides real-time information about link quality, location changes, and traffic requirements, which triggers automatic adjustments to maintain optimal communication.
2Speed
If the device monitors multiple operating parameters continuously, then the responsiveness to environmental changes is improved, but the use of energy and processing resources increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring and adjustment process is dynamic rather than static. The system adjusts the level of monitoring based on current conditions, intensifying monitoring when communication quality degrades and reducing monitoring intensity when conditions are stable, thereby balancing responsiveness with energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes monitoring parameters dynamically based on communication needs. When link quality is good, monitoring frequency may be reduced; when link quality degrades or environmental changes are detected, monitoring intensity increases to enable faster response while managing energy usage.
3Reliability
If the device automatically transitions between different traffic types to maintain link quality, then the reliability of communication is improved, but the loss of information may increase due to conversion requirements
Solution Approach 1:
A buffer acts as an intermediary between different traffic types during transitions. When switching from voice to text or between different data formats, the buffer temporarily stores information to ensure continuity and minimize data loss during the conversion process, maintaining reliability while managing information integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares for potential traffic type transitions by maintaining buffers and readying alternative communication methods in advance. This cushioning approach ensures that when link quality degrades and traffic type conversion is necessary, the transition can occur smoothly with minimal information loss.
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AI summary
User equipment may be used in forming communications links between users. A virtual communications channel may be maintained between users while adjustments are made to the type of communications traffic that is being conveyed over the link, the nature of the physical channels being used in the link, link bandwidth and other link attributes, user requirements, and other factors. Monitoring circuitry may be used to monitor factors such as the location of a device and other operating parameters. As circumstances dictate, the operation of the device may be adjusted in real time, while maintaining the virtual communications channel intact. User devices may automatically advertize their presence and may automatically detect nearby devices. Content items may be shared using online services.