Multi-Protocol Wireless Data Segmentation for Energy Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless devices with multi-protocol capabilities do not effectively improve communication between two devices, as they typically rely on a single protocol based on the network, failing to leverage the potential benefits of multiple protocols for enhanced performance.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a method where two wireless devices communicate using multiple protocols by dividing data into parts and allocating each part to the most suitable protocol based on available protocols, channel conditions, and data requirements, allowing for simultaneous or concurrent use of different protocols to achieve improved performance through techniques like dynamic interference reduction, redundancy, diversity, increased resolution, load balancing, reduced energy consumption, and overhead reduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single protocol is used for communication between two devices, then the communication is simple and stable, but the performance and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects and switches between different communication protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMAX) based on real-time channel conditions, data requirements, and network availability. This dynamic adaptation allows the communication system to optimize performance for each specific scenario without requiring complex manual configuration, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the parameter of protocol selection by evaluating multiple protocols simultaneously and choosing the most appropriate one based on varying conditions such as channel quality, data size, and power constraints. This parameter-based selection mechanism enables the system to adapt to different communication scenarios while maintaining manageable complexity through automated decision-making.
2Reliability
If multiple protocols are used simultaneously for communication, then performance and reliability are improved, but energy consumption and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system activates only the necessary subset of available protocols based on current communication needs rather than maintaining all protocols continuously. For example, if Wi-Fi provides sufficient bandwidth, Bluetooth and WiMAX remain inactive. This partial activation approach ensures reliable communication when needed while minimizing energy consumption by avoiding unnecessary protocol operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system automatically monitors channel conditions and autonomously selects the most energy-efficient protocol combination without requiring external intervention. This self-service mechanism dynamically adjusts protocol usage to maintain reliability while optimizing energy consumption based on real-time performance requirements.
3Productivity
If data is divided and transmitted using multiple protocols, then transmission efficiency and robustness are enhanced, but protocol management and coordination become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the communication data into multiple parts and transmits different segments through different protocols simultaneously or sequentially. This segmentation allows the system to leverage the strengths of each protocol (e.g., high-speed Wi-Fi for large data blocks, low-power Bluetooth for small control messages) thereby improving overall transmission efficiency while the system manages the complexity through automated segmentation and routing logic.
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AI summary
In various embodiments, two wireless communication devices may communicate with each other using multiple protocols, by dividing the data to be communicated into multiple portions, and using each protocol to communicate different portions. The different protocols may be used simultaneously or concurrently. This multi-protocol technique may be used in several different ways to provide different types of advantages in wireless communications.