Linear Separation Matrix Signal Noise Isolation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems are limited by the signal-to-noise ratio and channel bandwidth, leading to slow and unreliable data transmission, with no feasible way to increase speed or power without exhausting available frequency ranges or increasing transmitter power, which is impractical due to safety concerns and inefficiencies in error correction.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing linear algebra to separate signals from noise through the composition and solution of ordinary systems of linear algebraic equations, employing a Linear Separation Matrix that eliminates the dependence on signal-to-noise ratio and allows for sterile separation of signals, even in channels with additive white Gaussian noise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If transmitter power is increased to overcome noise and improve signal-to-noise ratio, then data transmission reliability is improved, but energy consumption increases and practical feasibility decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission reliabilityVSAvoidtransmitter power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary mathematical model (system of linear algebraic equations) that mediates between the noisy received signal and the original transmitted signal. By representing the communication channel as a linear system where the received signal equals the transmitted signal convolved with the channel impulse response plus noise, the system can solve for the original signal without increasing transmitter power. This mathematical intermediary enables reliable signal recovery in noisy conditions while maintaining energy efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If frequency bandwidth is expanded to increase data transmission speed, then productivity is improved, but available frequency range is exhausted and regulatory limits are reached

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission speedVSAvoidfrequency bandwidth availability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter from frequency bandwidth expansion to temporal signal processing. Instead of allocating more frequency spectrum, the system processes signals in the time domain by solving linear algebraic equations that separate signal from noise based on temporal characteristics. This parameter change allows high-speed data transmission without requiring additional frequency bandwidth, thus avoiding exhaustion of available spectrum resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If conventional signal filtering by frequency or shape is used to separate signal from noise, then noise reduction is achieved, but complete separation is not possible and errors remain

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal-to-noise separation qualityVSAvoiddata transmission errors
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical/electronic filtering systems with a mathematical computation system. Instead of using physical filters that selectively pass certain frequencies or shapes, the system uses algebraic equations to mathematically separate the signal from noise. By modeling the channel as a linear system and solving for the transmitted signal, this substitution achieves complete signal recovery without the limitations of traditional filtering methods, eliminating transmission errors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11394415B2System and method for achieving a clean separation of signal and noise
Publication Date: 2022.07.19 BRIFMAN JOSEPH
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AI summary

A system for achieving a clean separation of signal and noise. The system comprises a plurality of electronic filters and specially designed radio transmitters and receivers. The system is configured to monitor a signal source for various parameters. The system observes the operating noise and the after-effect of the previous discrete signal. The system utilizes linear algebra equations to filter signals by frequency, shape, duration, or time position in order to more effectively separate the signal from noise, by forgoing the theoretical principle of maximum likelihood.