Meshed Network Control for Directional Communication Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Directional communication media, while capable of achieving large-capacity and low-delay communication, are susceptible to shielding and disturbance due to their directionality, and existing systems lack robustness in adapting to node subscription and position changes in meshed networks.
Innovation Solution
A communication system comprising multiple communication apparatuses capable of configuring a meshed network, each equipped with directional communication means for scanning and connection establishment, and a control apparatus that controls these apparatuses to specify and connect with optimal connection destinations, thereby enhancing network robustness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If directional communication media are used to achieve large capacity and low delay communication, then communication capacity and speed are improved, but the system becomes susceptible to shielding and disturbance due to directionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic connection management where communication apparatuses continuously scan for connection destinations and adaptively establish connections. The system dynamically adjusts connection paths based on real-time conditions, allowing communication apparatuses to switch between different connection destinations when shielding or disturbance occurs, thereby maintaining reliability while using directional communication media for high capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes communication parameters by selecting different connection destinations based on scanning results. When the current connection is affected by shielding or disturbance, the apparatus modifies connection parameters by establishing a new connection to a different destination, thus adapting to changing environmental conditions and maintaining stable communication
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing control systems are used to manage communication networks, then basic network control is achieved, but the systems lack robustness in adapting to node subscription and position changes in meshed networks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables communication apparatuses to autonomously perform scanning and connection establishment without requiring complex centralized control for every change. Each apparatus independently monitors its connection status, scans for alternatives, and establishes new connections when needed, providing self-service capability that enhances both adaptability to node changes and robustness of the overall network
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where communication apparatuses continuously scan for connection destinations and provide information about connection status. The control apparatus receives this feedback and coordinates connection changes across the network, enabling adaptive response to node subscription and position changes while maintaining network robustness through coordinated control
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AI summary
A communication system (1) includes a plurality of communication apparatuses (10) and a control apparatus (20), the plurality of communication apparatuses (10) each including: a communication means that is configured to be capable of transmitting and receiving directional communication media; a specification means that specifies at least one connection destination candidate by carrying out scanning with use of the communication means; and a connection establishment means that establishes connection with the at least one connection destination candidate specified by the specification means, and the control apparatus (20) including a control means that controls a meshed network composed of the plurality of communication apparatuses (10) connecting to each other.