Multiplex Transmission Port Connection Dynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multiplex transmission systems, incorrect connections of client devices to client ports can occur, leading to communication failures and the need for on-site reconnection work due to fixed port correspondences between multiplex transmission devices.
Innovation Solution
A multiplex transmission system with a switch unit and detection means to automatically connect client ports between two multiplex transmission devices based on new client connections, within a preset time interval, to prevent incorrect connections and reduce reconnection efforts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed correspondence between client ports is used in multiplex transmission devices, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but connection reliability deteriorates due to incorrect connections and reconnection work is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transforming the static fixed correspondence between client ports into a dynamic automatic connection system. The switch control unit dynamically establishes correspondences between client ports of first and second multiplex transmission devices based on detection results from the detection means, allowing the system to adapt to actual connection states rather than relying on predetermined fixed mappings.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback through the detection means that monitors client device connections and provides information to the switch control unit. This feedback mechanism enables the system to detect actual connection states and automatically adjust port correspondences, creating a closed-loop control system that improves connection reliability while maintaining ease of operation.
2Reliability
If automatic detection and switching is implemented, then connection reliability is improved and reconnection work is reduced, but device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by integrating the detection means and switch control unit into the existing multiplex transmission device architecture. Rather than adding completely separate systems, the detection functionality and control logic are combined with the transmission device's existing port management and switching infrastructure, thereby improving reliability while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service through the automatic connection establishment process where the system independently detects client device connections and configures port correspondences without requiring manual intervention. The switch control unit autonomously processes detection results and establishes appropriate connections, reducing the need for operator involvement and minimizing the practical complexity burden despite additional technical components.
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AI summary
Provided is a multiplex transmission system capable of preventing occurrence of a mistake on connection of a client device to a multiplex transmission device. The multiplex transmission system includes: a detection means configured to detect new client connection that is new connection of a client device to a client port of each of a first multiplex transmission device 100 and a second multiplex transmission device 200; and a switch control unit 340 configured to control a switch unit 330 to connect a client port where new client connection is detected at a first time point in the first multiplex transmission device 100 with a client port where new client connection is detected at a second time point in the second multiplex transmission device, when a time interval between the first time point at which new client connection is detected in the first multiplex transmission device 100 and the second time point at which new client connection is detected in the second multiplex transmission device 200 is within a preset reference time, in a case where new client connection is detected in both the first multiplex transmission device 100 and the second multiplex transmission device 200.