Communication Apparatus Using Field Coupling for Data Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
In existing communication systems, the search and transmission times for data are prolonged as users need to manually approach communication devices to initiate data transfer, leading to inefficiencies and potential interference issues.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus and method that includes a first and second storage unit, a communication unit for electric or magnetic field coupling, and a selecting unit to choose the storage destination based on additional information, allowing for selective data transmission through electric or magnetic field coupling, thereby reducing search time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If data is stored in a single storage unit and transmitted through electric or magnetic field coupling, then the system is simple to operate, but the search time for data to be transmitted is prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The storage unit is divided into multiple storage units (first storage unit and second storage unit) that are logically or physically discriminated. This segmentation allows the system to store different types of data in different locations, enabling faster retrieval of specific data without searching through the entire storage space, thus reducing search time while maintaining manageable complexity through logical organization.
Solution Approach 2:
Data is pre-stored in the second storage unit before transmission is needed. The communication apparatus stores data obtained through network communication in advance in the second storage unit, so that when electric or magnetic field coupling occurs, the data is already prepared and can be transmitted immediately without requiring search or retrieval during the coupling event, thereby eliminating search time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication methods are mounted on one communication apparatus, then the system is more versatile, but the search time for specific data increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is segmented into multiple storage units that can be associated with different communication methods. The first storage unit stores data for network communication, while the second storage unit stores data for electric or magnetic field coupling. This segmentation allows the system to support multiple communication methods while enabling rapid retrieval of data specific to each communication type, preventing the search time from increasing despite the added versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
Different storage units are assigned different qualities or characteristics based on their intended use. The second storage unit is specifically optimized for storing data that will be transmitted through electric or magnetic field coupling, allowing for faster access and transmission. This local optimization ensures that each communication method has dedicated, optimized storage resources, maintaining efficiency while supporting multiple communication protocols.
3Area of stationary object
If data is transmitted through radio wave communication, then the communication range is extended, but interference with surrounding radio waves occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the data transmission function from the radio wave communication context and implements it through electric or magnetic field coupling instead. By taking out the data transmission capability and placing it in a different physical domain (electric/magnetic field coupling rather than radio waves), the system achieves short-distance communication without the interference problems associated with radio waves, while still maintaining extended effective communication through the dual-communication-method architecture.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution reduces the search time for data transmission by allowing selective storage and transmission of data, enhancing efficiency and minimizing interference, while also enabling secure communication due to restricted signal range and reduced hacking risks.
Implementation Method 1
a second communication unit for transmitting data stored in the second storage unit through electric field coupling or magnetic field coupling
Implementation Method 2
a second communication unit for transmitting data stored in the second storage unit through electric field coupling or magnetic field coupling
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AI summary
A communication apparatus including a first storage unit, a second storage unit logically or physically discriminated from the first storage unit, a first communication unit, a second communication unit for transmitting data stored in the second storage unit through electric field coupling or magnetic field coupling, and a selecting unit for selecting at least either the first storage unit or the second storage unit as a storage destination of the data received by the first communication unit.