Optical Debugging System for Long-Range Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional debugging systems face limitations in scalability due to wired interfaces and are restricted by transmission distance and multi-path interference when using radio frequency signals, especially when the target system is hard to reach.
Innovation Solution
A debugging system utilizing optical transmission with a sending side that generates and modulates debugging data into light pulses and a receiving side that demodulates and stores these data, eliminating the need for physical wired connections and enhancing transmission distance and interference resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired interface is used for debugging data transmission, then connection stability is improved, but scalability and ease of deployment deteriorate when target system is hard to reach
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with an optical transmission system using light pulses. The debugging data is converted into optical signals that can be transmitted wirelessly through air or vacuum, eliminating the need for physical cables while maintaining reliable data transmission. This substitution resolves the contradiction by preserving connection stability through controlled optical transmission while dramatically improving scalability and ease of deployment to hard-to-reach locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an optical intermediary (light pulses) to transfer debugging data between the target system and debugging apparatus. Instead of direct wired connection, the data is modulated onto optical carriers that can traverse through space, acting as a flexible mediator that maintains transmission reliability while adapting to various deployment scenarios including remote and mobile environments.
2Ease of operation
If radio frequency is used for debugging data transmission, then wireless transmission capability is improved, but transmission distance and signal quality deteriorate due to multi-path interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes radio frequency electromagnetic waves with optical electromagnetic waves for wireless debugging data transmission. Optical signals operate at much higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths, providing superior directionality, reduced interference from reflections, and extended transmission distance. This substitution maintains wireless transmission capability while dramatically improving signal quality and reliability by avoiding multi-path interference that plagues RF systems.
3Reliability
If wired interface is used for debugging data transmission, then transmission stability is improved, but deployment complexity and cost increase when target system is hard to reach
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex wired deployment infrastructure with simple optical transmission components. The debugging apparatus and target system can communicate through light pulses without requiring cable routing, connectors, or physical infrastructure installation. This substitution maintains transmission stability through controlled optical communication while reducing deployment complexity and cost, especially for mobile, portable, or remotely located target systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The optical debugging system provides a low-cost, scalable solution for transmitting debugging data over long distances with reduced interference, allowing for error detection and correction without the limitations of wired interfaces or radio frequency signal constraints.
Implementation Method 1
The optical-transmission apparatus is coupled to the modulation unit, converting the modulated signal into a first light pulse and transmits the first light pulse
Implementation Method 2
The optical receiving apparatus receives the modulated first light pulse
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AI summary
A debugging system using optical transmission comprises a sending side and a receiving side. The sending side comprises a debugging-data-generation unit, a modulation unit, and an optical-transmission apparatus. The debugging-data-generation unit generates debugging data according to an operation of the sending side. The modulation unit modulates the debugging data to generate a modulation signal. The optical-transmission apparatus coupled to the modulation unit converts the modulation signal into a first light and transmits the first light. The receiving side comprises an optical-receiving apparatus, a demodulation unit and a data storage device. The optical-receiving apparatus receives the first light and converts the first light into the modulation signal. The demodulation unit is coupled to the optical-receiving apparatus and demodulates the modulation signal into the debugging data. The data storage device receives and saves the debugging data.