Millimeter-Wave Mesh Network Modem Role Switching for Dynamic Topologies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mm wave radio communication systems face challenges in configuring and adapting to dynamic changes in network topology due to addition, removal, or movement of nodes, leading to inefficiencies in resource utilization and communication reliability, especially in fast-moving vehicle scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A wireless node apparatus with configurable wireless modems that can operate as access point or non-access point modems, utilizing a configuration controller to dynamically adjust modem roles based on beacon detection and connection status, enabling local and adaptive network configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If mm wave radio communication is used to provide high capacity backhaul or ad-hoc network, then communication capacity and throughput are improved, but network configuration complexity and adaptability to dynamic topology changes worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through automatic role assignment where wireless modems autonomously determine their own roles (access point or non-access point) based on detected beacon signals and connection status. The configuration controller automatically configures modems without manual intervention, enabling the network to self-organize and adapt to topology changes dynamically.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making wireless modems reconfigurable between access point and non-access point roles based on real-time network conditions. The system dynamically adapts to addition, removal, or movement of nodes by continuously monitoring beacon detection and connection status, allowing the network topology to be flexible and responsive to changes.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual network configuration is used, then configuration accuracy is improved, but adaptability to dynamic changes and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual configuration with self-service automatic configuration. The configuration controller autonomously assigns roles to wireless modems based on detected beacon signals and connection status, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining accurate and appropriate role assignment adapted to current network conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the configuration controller continuously monitors beacon detection results and connection status of wireless modems. Based on this feedback information, the system automatically adjusts role assignments to maintain optimal network configuration as topology changes occur.
3Stability of the object's composition
If wireless modems are fixed in specific roles, then system stability is improved, but adaptability to network topology changes and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes wireless modems dynamically reconfigurable between access point and non-access point roles. This dynamic capability allows the system to maintain stability through automatic role assignment while simultaneously adapting to network topology changes, resolving the contradiction between fixed roles and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameter of wireless modems by allowing role transitions between access point and non-access point configurations. This parameter change capability enables the network to adapt to topology changes while maintaining stable operation through automated role assignment based on current network conditions.
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AI summary
A mm wave radio communication mesh network comprises a wireless node apparatus comprising a plurality of wireless modems (103) and a configuration controller (307) arranged to perform a node configuration arranged to configure the wireless modems (103) as access point wireless modems or non-access point wireless modems. The configuration controller (307) determines a set of access point wireless modems that have no connection and control them to scan for access point beacons. It then controls a wireless modem that has detected an access point beacon to connect to the access point wireless modem transmitting the beacon. If the connection is successful, the configuration controller (307) proceeds to configure the wireless modem as a non-access point wireless modem and otherwise it is configured as an access point wireless modem.