Dynamic Reconfiguration of Multi-Transceiver Communication Resources

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication systems, particularly those with multi-transceivers, fail to adequately adapt to varying communication conditions, leading to suboptimal performance in scenarios with time-varying natural or man-made conditions.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for dynamic reconfiguration of communication resources in a multi-transceiver configuration, which involves reallocating transceivers based on communication quality, energy utilization, operational cost, and user input to optimize communication pathways and modes between MIMO, SISO, and MISO configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple transmission path communications are used, then communication reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically reconfigures communication pathways between MIMO, MISO, and SISO modes based on real-time channel conditions. The base station monitors communication quality metrics and adjusts the number of transmit and receive antennas actively used, transforming a static multi-antenna system into a dynamic one that adapts its complexity to match current reliability requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the operational parameters of the communication system by varying the number of active transceivers and the configuration mode (MIMO, MISO, SISO) based on channel quality indicators. This allows the system to optimize the trade-off between reliability and complexity by adjusting parameters such as the number of spatial streams and antenna assignments in response to varying communication conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If communication resources are dynamically reconfigured, then adaptability to varying conditions is improved, but control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to varying conditionsVSAvoidcontrol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the base station monitors communication quality metrics such as channel quality indicators (CQI) and signal-to-noise ratios from the wireless terminal. Based on this feedback, the base station automatically adjusts the communication configuration (MIMO, MISO, SISO mode) and reallocates transceiver resources, enabling adaptive response to varying channel conditions without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The communication system performs self-configuration by automatically selecting the appropriate transmission mode and allocating transceiver resources based on real-time channel assessments. The base station independently makes configuration decisions without requiring external control, effectively serving itself by monitoring its own performance metrics and adjusting its operational state accordingly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If transceivers are reallocated based on communication quality, then communication quality is improved, but processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication qualityVSAvoidprocessing power
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies partial reallocation of transceivers rather than complete reconfiguration of all communication resources. Instead of processing and reassigning all transceivers simultaneously, the base station selectively adjusts only the necessary number of transceivers based on current quality requirements, reducing the processing burden while maintaining adequate communication quality through targeted, incremental adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS7711374B2Dynamic reconfiguration of communication resources in a multi-transceiver configuration
Publication Date: 2010.05.04 AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL SALES PTE LTD
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AI summary

A system and method that provide dynamic reconfiguration of communication resources in a multi-transceiver configuration. Various aspects of the present invention may comprise communicating a first portion of a first communication using a plurality of transceivers. A determination may be made to reallocate at least one of the plurality of transceivers for a second communication. A second portion of the first communication may be communicated using the plurality of transceivers less the reallocated transceiver(s), and the second communication may be communicated using at least the reallocated transceiver(s). Various aspects of the present invention may also comprise communicating a first communication utilizing a first transceiver and a second communication utilizing a second transceiver. A determination may be made to utilize the first and second transceivers in a MIMO configuration to communicate next information. The next information may then be communicated utilizing the first and second transceivers in a MIMO configuration.