Heterogeneous Network Control System Protocol Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Devices with different communication protocols cannot transmit or receive signals from each other due to distinct packet formats and operating frequencies, requiring separate interface converting devices that can only convert one specific protocol, limiting interoperability.
Innovation Solution
A heterogeneous network control system comprising a master base station with a signal processor and relay stations with signal converters, enabling bi-directional conversion of signals between 3G, 4G, WiFi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, and other protocols, allowing seamless communication across different protocols and platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If interface converting devices are used to enable communication between devices with different protocols, then interoperability is improved, but device complexity increases due to requiring separate converting devices for each protocol pair
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple protocol conversion functions into a single gateway device that can convert between different communication protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.). This unified gateway replaces the need for separate converting devices for each protocol pair, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining full interoperability among devices with different protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device is designed with multi-functionality to handle multiple communication protocols simultaneously. It can receive signals from various protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RFID, etc.), convert them to a standard internal format, and route them to the appropriate destination, making a single device universal for all protocol conversion needs rather than requiring protocol-specific converters.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate interface converting devices are used for each protocol pair, then protocol compatibility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple devices needing management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple protocol conversion functions into a single gateway device that can convert between different communication protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.). This unified gateway replaces the need for separate converting devices for each protocol pair, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining full interoperability among devices with different protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device automatically detects the protocol type of incoming signals and performs appropriate conversion without requiring manual configuration for each protocol pair. The system self-manages the conversion processes, reducing the operational burden on users who no longer need to manually set up and manage multiple converting devices.
3Ease of operation
If a unified gateway is used for all protocol conversions, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device internally segments different protocol conversion functions into separate modules or units. Each module handles a specific protocol conversion task, allowing the complex functionality to be organized in a modular manner. This segmentation enables the gateway to manage multiple protocols while maintaining internal organization, making the complexity manageable through modular architecture rather than a monolithic design.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway acts as an intermediary device that introduces a standard internal communication format between different external protocols. Instead of directly converting between every possible protocol pair, the gateway mediates all conversions through this intermediate standard format, reducing the number of direct conversion paths needed and simplifying the overall conversion architecture.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple protocol signals are integrated into a single system, then adaptability is improved, but signal processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway acts as an intermediary device that introduces a standard internal communication format between different external protocols. Instead of directly converting between every possible protocol pair, the gateway mediates all conversions through this intermediate standard format, reducing the number of direct conversion paths needed and simplifying the overall conversion architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway changes the parameter space of signals by converting different protocol-specific parameters (packet formats, modulation schemes, frequency ranges) into a unified internal representation. This parameter transformation allows diverse signals to be processed through a common processing pipeline, reducing signal processing complexity while maintaining adaptability to multiple protocols.
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AI summary
A heterogeneous network control system uses an application platform to connect a signal processor through a first signal telecommunication, and connect the signal processor to a signal converter through a second signal telecommunication, and connect the signal converter to a terminal through a third signal telecommunication. When signals are transmitted from the application platform to the terminal via a signal transmission path, the first signal is converted into a second signal by the signal processor, and the second signal is converted into a third signal by the signal converter. When signals are transmitted from the terminal to the application platform via the signal transmission path, the signal is converted in an opposite way. The first signal is a 3G, 4G, WiFi, powerline or Bluetooth signal, and the second signal is a WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, powerline, EnOcean or Zwave signal. The system provides a communication mode for a heterogeneous network.