Guided Wave Communication System for Decentralized Software Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing demand for higher bandwidth in wireless infrastructure due to ubiquitous smartphone and portable device usage is not adequately met by existing technologies, particularly in providing efficient broadband access and managing software distribution in communication networks.
Innovation Solution
A guided wave communication system that utilizes electromagnetic waves bound to a transmission medium, such as wires, to convey data without requiring an electrical return path, enabling efficient data transmission and software distribution through a decentralized process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If traditional wireless infrastructure (macrocells) is used to provide broadband access, then coverage area is large, but bandwidth capability is insufficient to meet increasing demand
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless network into multiple small cell nodes distributed throughout the coverage area. Each small cell provides localized high-bandwidth service, and collectively they deliver both high capacity and extensive coverage. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by distributing bandwidth resources across multiple smaller units rather than relying on a few macrocells.
2Loss of energy
If software is distributed through centralized server architecture, then software updates can be managed centrally, but network propagation loss increases and distribution efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the software distribution function from the centralized server architecture and implements it at the small cell node level. Each small cell can independently receive and distribute software updates, eliminating the need for software to propagate through every intermediate node in a hierarchical structure. This extraction reduces propagation loss while maintaining distribution efficiency through parallel dissemination from multiple nodes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a vertical, hierarchical software distribution model (central server → regional servers → local nodes) to a horizontal, peer-to-peer model where multiple small cells at the same network level can distribute software independently. This dimensional shift from hierarchical to distributed architecture reduces propagation distance and loss while improving overall distribution productivity.
3Power
If small cell deployment is pursued to provide additional mobile bandwidth, then bandwidth capability increases, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs small cell nodes with multi-functionality, enabling them to perform both traditional wireless communication functions and software distribution functions. By making nodes universal rather than specialized, the system achieves high bandwidth through small cell deployment without proportionally increasing complexity, as the same infrastructure serves multiple purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the software distribution function with the existing small cell wireless infrastructure. Rather than creating separate dedicated software distribution hardware, the system combines software update delivery with regular data communication functions, thereby increasing bandwidth capability while minimizing additional system complexity through functional integration.
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 provides enhanced bandwidth capabilities and efficient software distribution within communication networks, reducing propagation loss and enabling data transmission over long distances with minimal loss, while also allowing for decentralized management of network operations.
Implementation Method 1
A guided wave communication system that utilizes electromagnetic waves bound to a transmission medium, such as wires, to convey data without requiring an electrical return path
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a first network device receiving from a second network device a software, the first network device adjusting operations at the first network device according to the software, the first network device providing a digital signature to the software to generate an adjusted software where the digital signature indicates that the first network device has received the software, and the first network device transmitting, to a third network device, the adjusted software. Other embodiments are disclosed.