Grouped Signal Encoding for Higher Transmission Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current signal processing techniques face limitations in maximizing transmission efficiency, particularly in complex communication environments, where existing methods do not fully optimize data coding and decoding for efficient data transfer and recovery.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves a method and apparatus for signal processing that utilizes grouping techniques, including internal and external grouping, to obtain group reference values and difference values, which are then used for efficient data coding and decoding, specifically employing pilot-based coding and differential coding schemes to enhance transmission efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional signal processing techniques are used, then basic transmission is achieved, but transmission efficiency cannot be maximized in complex communication environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidprocessing scheme complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing data into multiple groups and performing separate encoding on each group. This is achieved through the grouping module that segments input data into multiple groups, allowing differential encoding to be applied independently to each group, thereby improving transmission efficiency while managing complexity through modular processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimension of processing by implementing multi-level grouping (first grouping and second grouping) and differential encoding across different data dimensions. This dimensional approach allows the system to optimize transmission efficiency by encoding data groups differently based on their characteristics, rather than using a single uniform processing approach

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If data is coded without grouping techniques, then coding process is simpler, but transmission efficiency and data recovery effectiveness are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidcoding process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The coding process is segmented into distinct stages: a grouping module that divides data into multiple groups, and a differential encoding module that encodes each group separately. This segmentation allows the system to achieve higher transmission efficiency through targeted encoding while keeping each processing stage relatively simple and manageable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic coding by adaptively selecting encoding strategies for different data groups. The system can dynamically adjust encoding parameters based on the characteristics of each group, allowing optimization of transmission efficiency without requiring overly complex predetermined coding schemes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If control data for audio recovery is not optimized, then processing is simpler, but transmission efficiency of control data is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiency of control dataVSAvoidencoding/decoding apparatus complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Control data for audio recovery is segmented and processed separately from other data streams. The patent applies differential encoding specifically to control data groups, allowing optimized transmission efficiency for this critical data type while maintaining dedicated processing paths that manage complexity through specialization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces intermediate processing stages for control data, including separate grouping and differential encoding modules that act as intermediaries between raw control data and the final encoded stream. This intermediary approach optimizes transmission efficiency for control data while maintaining clear processing boundaries that manage system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS7696907B2Method and apparatus for signal processing and encoding and decoding method, and apparatus therefor
Publication Date: 2010.04.13 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

An apparatus for processing a signal and method thereof are disclosed. Data coding and entropy coding are performed with interconnection, and grouping is used to enhance coding efficiency. The present invention includes the steps of obtaining a group reference value corresponding to a plurality of data included in one group through grouping including first grouping and second grouping and a first difference value corresponding to the group reference value and obtaining the data using the group reference value and the first difference value.