Link Controller ALE Encoding for Low-Overhead Data Transmission

The patent changes the encoding parameters from traditional 8b/10b coding to a more efficient line encoding scheme that achieves DC balance with reduced overhead. The encoding scheme transforms data items into encoded symbols where the number of encoded symbols is less than or equal to the number of original data items, thereby reducing transmission overhead while maintaining DC balance through controlled symbol selection and insertion of balance symbols.

The patent introduces dynamic signaling mechanisms where the encoding and decoding processes adapt based on the specific data pattern being transmitted. The line encoding dynamically selects encoded symbols and inserts balance symbols as needed, allowing the system to optimize transmission efficiency for different data types while maintaining compatibility with existing MIPI M-PHY and UFS standards through adherence to their fundamental signaling frameworks.

The patent implements preliminary encoding where data items are transformed into encoded symbols with DC balance properties before transmission. The encoding process proactively inserts balance symbols to ensure DC balance is achieved in advance, preventing the need for additional latency-inducing adjustments during transmission. This preliminary action reduces control frame transmission latency while maintaining implementation feasibility through systematic encoding rules.