Meshed Communication Network Control for Directional Signal Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Directional communication media, such as millimeter waves, are susceptible to shielding and disturbance due to their directionality, making it challenging to maintain a robust communication network with adaptive changes like node subscription and position changes.
Innovation Solution
A communication system with multiple apparatuses capable of configuring a meshed network, including a control apparatus that acquires related information, determines connection requests, and instructs communication apparatuses to scan and establish connections with new terminals, updating communication paths as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a directional communication medium is used to achieve large capacity and low delay, 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 network configuration where communication apparatuses can dynamically subscribe to and unsubscribe from the meshed network based on changing conditions. The control apparatus dynamically adjusts network topology and communication paths in response to shielding or disturbance events, allowing the system to adapt its structure and behavior to maintain reliable communication while utilizing directional media for high capacity.
2Productivity
If a directional communication medium is used, then large capacity communication is achieved, but the system lacks adaptability to changes such as node subscription and position changes
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic node subscription mechanisms where communication apparatuses can join and leave the meshed network dynamically. The control apparatus monitors network status and automatically reconfigures communication paths when nodes are added or removed, enabling the network to adapt to changing membership while maintaining high-capacity directional communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a control dimension separate from the physical communication dimension. The control apparatus manages network topology, node subscription, and path selection in a logical control layer, while the physical layer uses directional communication media for high-capacity data transmission. This separation allows independent optimization of both adaptability and communication capacity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If automatic connection management is implemented to improve adaptability, then network adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a control apparatus as an intermediary between communication apparatuses and the meshed network. This intermediary handles the complexity of connection management, path selection, and network configuration centrally, while individual communication apparatuses maintain simpler local functionality. The control apparatus absorbs the computational and control complexity, enabling automatic adaptation without burdening individual network nodes.
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AI summary
A communication system (1) includes a plurality of communication apparatuses (10) and a control apparatus (20), the control apparatus (20) including a control unit (21) including: a related information acquisition unit (22) that acquires related information related to the communication apparatuses; a connection request acquisition unit (23) that acquires a connection request from a new terminal; a determination unit (24) that determines a communication apparatus which is to be connected to the new terminal; and an instruction unit (25) that instructs the determined communication apparatus to carry out scanning with respect to the new terminal.