Multimode Signal Multiplexing for Concurrent Wireless Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional communication devices face interference and inefficiencies when operating in multiple communication modes due to shared frequency bands, leading to potential disruptions and suboptimal performance.
Innovation Solution
The system employs multimode signal multiplexing, allowing concurrent communication in multiple modes by using shared radio circuitry and programmable filters to manage transmissions across different communication protocols, ensuring stable and efficient operation across various communication modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication modes operate in common frequency bands, then communication versatility is improved, but transmission interference increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the transmission stream into multiple channels using code division multiplexing, where each communication mode is assigned a unique code sequence. This segmentation allows simultaneous operation of multiple communication modes in the same frequency band while maintaining signal distinguishability and reducing interference between modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal radio configuration that can operate across multiple communication modes (cellular, WLAN, Bluetooth) using the same hardware resources. The system dynamically configures the radio to handle different protocols and modes, enabling one radio to perform multiple functions that would traditionally require separate dedicated radios.
2Reliability
If separate radio configurations are used for each communication mode, then transmission reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple communication modes into a single unified transmission stream using code division multiplexing. Instead of maintaining separate radio configurations for each mode, the system combines them into one shared radio resource with distinct code sequences for each mode, reducing hardware complexity while maintaining reliable communication through proper code separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal radio configuration that can dynamically adapt to serve multiple communication modes. This single radio configuration performs the functions of what would traditionally require multiple dedicated radios, reducing device complexity while maintaining transmission reliability through protocol-specific processing within the unified framework.
3Productivity
If concurrent transmissions are performed in various communication modes, then productivity is improved, but signal interference increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic code sequences in the code division multiplexing scheme, where each communication mode is assigned a periodic code pattern. This periodic structure enables synchronized transmission across multiple modes, allowing the system to maintain high productivity through concurrent transmissions while managing interference through the time-structured code sequences.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the concurrent transmissions into distinct code channels, where each communication mode occupies a unique code space within the shared frequency band. This segmentation allows simultaneous high-rate transmissions in multiple modes while preventing signal interference through orthogonal code separation, thereby maintaining high overall communication productivity.
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AI summary
A system and method providing concurrent multimode communication through multimode signal multiplexing. Various aspects of the present invention may comprise, during a first time period, transmitting a first portion of a first communication in a first communication mode in a serial wireless transmission stream. During a second time period after the first time period, a first portion of a second communication may be transmitted in a second communication mode in the serial wireless transmission stream. Also, during a third time period after the second time period, a second portion of the first communication may be transmitted in the first communication mode in the serial wireless transmission stream. In an exemplary scenario, prior to communicating various communications, transmission time may be allocated between the first and second communication modes. In another exemplary scenario, transmission may be switched between a plurality of communication modes in response to detected communication conditions.