Integrated Network Interface Device Wireless Router
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to provide a comprehensive electronics package that allows subscribers to utilize various transmission mediums like copper, coaxial cables, and optical fiber while offering additional capabilities without the need for additional in-premises transmission media, especially in retrofit applications where installing new cables is challenging.
Innovation Solution
A network interface device (NID) apparatus with integrated signal coupling electronics and a wireless router that enables DSL services, separates and transmits various signals, and provides wireless connectivity, allowing subscribers to use existing wiring and eliminating the need for additional in-premises cabling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional in-premises transmission medium is installed to provide expanded signal transmission capabilities, then service capabilities and bandwidth are improved, but installation costs and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The NID apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions including signal coupling, wireless routing, and switching capabilities within a single integrated device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate equipment for each service type, thereby expanding service capabilities without increasing installation complexity or requiring additional transmission medium.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines signal coupling electronics, wireless router functionality, and switching capabilities into a single integrated NID apparatus. This merging of previously separate functions into one device reduces installation complexity while maintaining expanded service capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If signal coupling electronics are integrated into the NID apparatus to enable multiple services, then service expansion capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The NID apparatus integrates signal coupling electronics with wireless routing and switching capabilities to create a universal device that can provide multiple services including DSL, cable, and wireless connectivity. This multi-functional design enables service expansion while managing device complexity through integration rather than proliferation of separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges signal coupling electronics, wireless router functions, and switching capabilities into a single integrated apparatus. This combination reduces the number of separate devices needed while providing expanded service capabilities, thereby managing overall system complexity.
3Ease of manufacture
If wireless transmission capability is added to provide signal transmission without new cabling, then installation cost and time are reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates wireless transmission capability directly into the NID apparatus, combining it with signal coupling and routing functions. This integration eliminates the need for separate wireless access points or additional cabling infrastructure, thereby reducing installation cost and time while managing device complexity through unified design.
Solution Approach 2:
The NID apparatus is designed as a universal device that provides both wired signal coupling and wireless transmission capabilities within a single unit. This multi-functionality enables installation without new cabling while managing complexity through integration of diverse functions.
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided an apparatus and methodology for providing selective wired and/or wireless transmission of communications signals to and/or within a subscriber premises. A network interface device includes a wireless router within the housing of the network interface device to selectively provide one or more of wireless and wired communications services to a subscriber. The network interface device may be mounted externally of a subscriber premises. The provision of a wireless router within a network interface device offers a service provider the ability to provide wireless service to a subscriber as well as to new subscribers in close proximity to a subscriber.