Guided Wave Communication System for Neighborhood Network Bandwidth
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing demand for bandwidth in wireless communications due to the proliferation of smartphones and data-intensive services poses challenges for traditional wireless infrastructure, which requires higher bandwidth capabilities and efficient management of communication networks, especially in neighborhood networks.
Innovation Solution
A guided wave communication system that utilizes electromagnetic waves bound to a transmission medium, such as wires or dielectric materials, to transmit data without the need for an electrical return path, enabling efficient data transfer over long distances with reduced propagation loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If traditional wireless infrastructure is used to address increased data demand, then mobile bandwidth can be provided, but propagation loss increases and transmission reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a transmission medium as an intermediary between transmitter and receiver. Electromagnetic waves are bound to this medium, which guides and confines the energy transmission path, reducing propagation loss and improving reliability compared to traditional wireless propagation through free space.
2Productivity
If small cell deployment is pursued to provide additional mobile bandwidth, then coverage for smaller areas is achieved, but device complexity and network management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission medium serves multiple functions: it guides electromagnetic waves for data transmission, provides structural support for the network infrastructure, and enables both wired and wireless communication modes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby reducing overall device complexity despite increased bandwidth capacity.
3Speed
If electromagnetic waves are bound to a transmission medium for data transmission, then propagation loss is reduced and transmission distance is extended, but the system requires physical infrastructure installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of existing physical infrastructure (such as utility poles, building structures, or existing cable systems) with the transmission medium. By combining communication functionality with already-deployed structural elements, the system achieves high-speed data transmission while minimizing additional installation complexity.
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 allows for reliable and efficient data transmission with reduced propagation loss, enabling effective management of neighborhood networks and addressing the bandwidth demands of modern wireless communications.
Implementation Method 1
A guided wave communication system that utilizes electromagnetic waves bound to a transmission medium
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving data from an external network device positioned outside of a neighborhood network, wherein the first waveguide system is a first network node of the neighborhood network. Electromagnetic waves are sent to a second waveguide system via a transmission medium, wherein the electromagnetic waves are guided by the transmission medium without utilizing an electrical return path, wherein the electromagnetic waves convey the data. The second waveguide system is determined according to a neighborhood routing scheme that limits delivery of the data to a group of recipient devices within a service area of the neighborhood network and the second waveguide system is a second network node of the neighborhood network. Other embodiments are disclosed.