Hybrid Data Transmission System for Geographic Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional data communication systems are limited by geographic constraints of cellular coverage and are unable to efficiently transfer large quantities of complex data using two-way radio systems, which typically operate independently of other communication channels and lack concurrent analysis of multiple available channels.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for analyzing available networks and transferring data via two-way radio transmission, which includes a data collection device that preprocesses and dynamically analyzes networks to determine the optimal transmission mode, allowing data to be transmitted through multiple communication channels and intermediate devices, such as cellular, satellite, or radio networks, enabling concurrent or independent operation with cellular networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional cellular data communication systems are used, then large quantities of complex data can be transmitted, but the system is limited by geographic constraints of cellular coverage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication systems (cellular and two-way radio) into a single hybrid system that can operate in either mode or concurrently. The system merges the high data throughput capability of cellular networks with the broad geographic coverage of two-way radio networks, allowing data to be transmitted via cellular when available and via two-way radio when cellular coverage is unavailable, thus resolving the contradiction between data quantity and geographic adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal communication system that performs multiple functions: it can operate as a cellular data communication system when cellular coverage is available, and as a two-way radio data communication system when it is not. This multi-functional system adapts to different geographic conditions while maintaining the capability to transmit large quantities of complex data, thereby achieving both high data throughput and broad geographic coverage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two-way radio communication systems are used, then geographic coverage is expanded, but the data transmission throughput is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two-way radio communication with cellular data communication in a hybrid system. When cellular coverage is available, the system utilizes cellular networks for high-throughput data transmission. When cellular coverage is unavailable, the system switches to two-way radio communication to maintain geographic coverage. This combination allows the system to achieve both broad geographic coverage and high data transmission throughput where available.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic communication system that automatically switches between two-way radio mode and cellular mode based on real-time assessment of cellular coverage availability. The system dynamically adjusts its operational mode to optimize both geographic coverage and data transmission throughput, selecting the appropriate communication channel based on current environmental conditions.
3Productivity
If traditional data communication systems use multiple communication channels, then data transmission capability is improved, but the system typically utilizes only one channel by default and does not analyze multiple channels concurrently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system continuously monitors and analyzes the availability and quality of multiple communication channels (cellular and two-way radio) concurrently. Based on this real-time feedback, the system automatically determines the optimal transmission mode and switches between channels as needed. This automated concurrent analysis and dynamic switching maximizes data transmission capability while eliminating the need for manual channel selection.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for analyzing available networks and transferring data via a two-way radio transmission are described herein. An example method may commence with collecting, by a data collection device, asset data. The method may continue with preprocessing, by the data collection device, the asset data for transmission. The method may further include dynamically analyzing, by the data collection device, networks available for transmission of the asset data determining a mode for the transmission of the asset data. The method may further include transmitting, by at least one of the data collection device and a two-way radio device communicatively coupled to the data collection device, the asset data to a data server. The asset data may be transmitted based on the mode for the transmission via at least one communication channel and at least one intermediate device.