Launch Control Packet Processing for Multi-Protocol Interworking
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Solution Overview
Problem
The launch control system faces difficulties in direct communication with various firing control systems due to different communication protocols and packet formats, requiring a separate interworking module for each system, which is costly and time-consuming to maintain and update.
Innovation Solution
The launch control system generates packets based on an interface control document (ICD) that includes information on communication protocols of all interworking firing control systems, allowing direct communication without a separate interworking module, even when new systems or ICDs are introduced.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separate interworking module is used for each firing control system, then communication compatibility is achieved, but device complexity and maintenance cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The launch control system employs a universal packet processing mechanism that can handle multiple firing control system protocols through a single integrated interface. The system generates and processes packets according to different protocols (TCP, UDP, custom protocols) using one unified communication module, eliminating the need for separate interworking modules for each protocol type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary packet processing layer that mediates between the launch control system and various firing control systems. This layer translates and standardizes communication packets, allowing different protocols to interwork through a common interface without requiring dedicated modules for each protocol.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a separate interworking module is used for each firing control system, then protocol-specific communication is enabled, but development time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary packet generation and protocol configuration in advance, storing packet templates and protocol parameters before actual communication occurs. When a new firing control system needs to be integrated, the pre-configured packet processing framework can quickly adapt by loading appropriate protocol parameters without requiring extensive development time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter-based protocol configuration where communication protocols are differentiated by adjustable parameters rather than requiring separate code modules. By changing protocol parameters (such as packet format, transmission mode, timing characteristics), the system can support multiple protocols through a single configurable interface, significantly reducing development time for new protocol integrations.
3Reliability
If protocol-specific interworking modules are used, then communication accuracy is maintained, but system maintenance and updates become cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple protocol-specific communication functions into a single integrated packet processing module. This consolidation maintains communication accuracy through unified error handling and validation logic while simplifying maintenance, as updates to communication protocols can be implemented in one location rather than across multiple separate modules.
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AI summary
A launch control system relates to a method and apparatus for launch control packet processing that is provided in the launch control system and configured to allow interworking between a plurality of firing control systems and the launch control system. The launch control system comprises a plurality of operation equipments, a system control device, and control the plurality of operation equipments, a launch control packet processing unit, a control signal distribution device, and a status display device.