Multiple Application Modules for Wireless Distribution Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless distribution systems, such as distributed antenna systems, lack the capability to efficiently support multiple non-mobile user equipment applications and services beyond personal mobile user equipment, limiting their versatility and functionality in providing network-centric applications.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating multiple application modules (MAMs) and multiple application units (MAUs) into the wireless distribution system, which include multiple applications processors and memory, enabling them to coordinate and provide various network services by executing requested applications through wireless and wired services, and communicating application-level information to support diverse applications like multi-carrier cellular, network, Intranet, and smart services.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional wireless distribution systems are used, then basic signal distribution is achieved, but the capability to support multiple non-mobile user equipment applications and services is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple application processors and memory units into the wireless distribution system infrastructure, enabling remote units and head-end equipment to execute diverse applications (multi-carrier cellular, network services, Intranet, smart services) beyond basic signal distribution, thus achieving multi-functionality without requiring separate dedicated devices for each application
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple application modules are incorporated into the system, then versatility and functionality are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple application processors, memory units, and coordination logic within existing wireless distribution infrastructure components (remote units, head-end equipment), merging application execution capabilities with signal distribution functions to enhance functionality while minimizing the increase in overall system complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If application processors and memory are integrated into remote units and head-end equipment, then network services and applications can be provided, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the system into modular components with standardized interfaces: head-end equipment containing application processors and memory, remote units with coordination capabilities, and communication interfaces. This segmentation allows independent manufacturing and testing of modules before integration, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the enhanced functionality
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AI summary
Multiple application devices (such as multiple application modules (MAMs) and multiple application units (MAUs)) for providing services in wireless distribution systems (WDSs) are disclosed. The multiple application devices are wireless telecommunication circuitry associated with wireless distribution components in a WDS. By associating multiple application devices into components of a WDS, network services, and applications within the WDS can be provided. The WDS may comprise a central unit, a plurality of remote units, and a plurality of multiple application devices associated with at least one of the central unit and at least one of the remote units. Each of the plurality of multiple application devices comprises at least one multiple applications processor, is connected to at least one other of the plurality of multiple application devices, and is configured to coordinate with one other multiple application device of the plurality of multiple application devices to provide a user requested service.