Omnidirectional Optical Communication System with Nested Antenna Arrays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical communication systems face challenges in receiving multiple signals simultaneously due to the need for high fidelity control systems and an inability to maintain the original communication link, limiting their omnidirectional capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A communication system with a transmission section made of concentric layers of lens or mirror elements or refraction medium surrounds an antenna section, allowing incoming electromagnetic radiation to be directed to the antenna section through reflection or refraction, and featuring a variable number and size of antenna elements for enhanced signal detection and direction finding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a series of mirrors and stabilizers are used to enable point-to-point optical communication, then the communication link can be established, but the system cannot receive multiple signals simultaneously and requires high fidelity control systems
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna section is divided into multiple antenna elements arranged in specific geometries (linear, planar, or volumetric arrays). Each antenna element can independently detect signals from different spatial directions, enabling the system to receive multiple simultaneous signals without requiring complex control mechanisms to manage single-signal communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission section with concentric layers of lens elements, mirror elements, or refraction medium serves multiple functions: it directs incoming electromagnetic radiation from any direction to the antenna section, and the antenna section with multiple elements simultaneously detects signals from various angles. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate control systems for each communication channel.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional point-to-point optical communication is used, then communication can be established, but the original communication link must be broken to receive other signals
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from one-dimensional point-to-point communication to three-dimensional omnidirectional communication by arranging antenna elements in spatial arrays (linear, planar, or volumetric configurations). The transmission section surrounds the antenna section in concentric layers, creating a three-dimensional structure that can detect signals from all directions simultaneously without breaking existing communication links.
3Measurement precision
If antenna elements are made larger in number and size, then accuracy of signal detection and direction finding is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna elements are arranged in nested geometric configurations (linear arrays within planar arrays within volumetric structures). The transmission section is constructed with concentric layers of lens elements, mirror elements, or refraction medium that nest around the antenna section. This nested architecture allows systematic scaling of array size and element count while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through modular assembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables the detection of incoming signals from various angles simultaneously, increasing accuracy and coverage area, and can be mounted on stationary or mobile platforms for comprehensive signal detection without breaking the communication link.
Implementation Method 1
The layers allow incoming electromagnetic radiation (EMR) to be directed to the antenna section through reflection or refraction
Implementation Method 2
The layers allow incoming electromagnetic radiation (EMR) to be directed to the antenna section through reflection or refraction
Implementation Method 3
The antenna section can be made of a plurality of antenna elements such that each antenna element detects incoming EMIR signals from different angles of origin
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a communication system for receiving electromagnetic radiation (EMR) signals from a plurality of sources or directions. A communication system comprises a transmission section surrounding an antenna section. The transmission section can be made of concentric layers of lens elements, mirror elements, or refraction medium. The layers allow incoming EMR to be directed to the antenna section through reflection or refraction. The antenna section can be made of a plurality of antenna elements such that each antenna element detects incoming EMR signals from different angles of origin even when the signals are received simultaneously.