Movable Antenna Connection Node for Mobile Bandwidth
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data transmission systems for mobile units face limitations in bandwidth, particularly in emergency situations where signal availability is unreliable or non-existent, and existing solutions do not provide efficient high-speed data transfer capabilities on demand.
Innovation Solution
A connection node system that provides high bandwidth connections on demand to mobile units using a directional antenna mounted on a motorized gimbal, which can be directed towards the mobile unit's location, and includes authentication and location tracking to ensure secure and efficient data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed data access point is used, then data transmission is available at the location, but the mobile unit cannot move beyond the range of the access point and bandwidth is limited to the capabilities of the access provider
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a movable antenna system that can dynamically reposition itself to track and maintain connection with mobile units as they move. The antenna is mounted on a movable platform or vehicle and uses tracking systems to continuously adjust its position and orientation to maintain optimal signal connection, thereby providing extended mobility range while maintaining reliable data connection availability.
2Reliability
If cellular data access is used, then wireless data connection is available within coverage area, but signal availability becomes unreliable or non-existent in certain areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a movable antenna system as an intermediary between fixed access points and mobile units. This antenna acts as a mobile relay that can physically move to bridge gaps in cellular coverage areas, establishing reliable line-of-sight connections with mobile units in areas where traditional cellular infrastructure provides unreliable or non-existent signal availability.
3Productivity
If high bandwidth connection is provided to mobile units, then large volumes of data can be transferred, but the system requires on-demand connection establishment and directional tracking capability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary tracking and connection establishment mechanisms where the movable antenna system proactively identifies and positions itself toward mobile units before high-bandwidth data transfer is required. The system continuously monitors mobile unit locations and pre-establishes optimal connection paths, so that when large volume data transfer is needed, the high-bandwidth connection is already in place and ready for immediate use.
Data Source
AI summary
A connection node provides a high bandwidth connection on demand to mobile units that are in need of increased bandwidth for data transfers. In this manner, the connection node can supplement the bandwidth available to a mobile unit so that large volumes of data can be communicated to and from the mobile unit. A movable antenna automatically focuses its reception area on the mobile unit's location, after which, a high bandwidth connection can be established for high-speed data transfer. The high bandwidth connection is maintained, such as by tracking the mobile unit with the antenna, even if the mobile unit is moving.