Physical Tethering Interface for Non-Complementary Device Data Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless tethering techniques for military communication scenarios face challenges such as high development and implementation costs, data security concerns, and connectivity continuity issues, which hinder effective data exchange between non-complimentary communication devices like military radios and man-portable data visualization devices.
Innovation Solution
A ruggedized physical tethering device with customized hardware and software components enables seamless data exchange between network data collection equipment and man-portable data visualization devices, using specialized adapter cables and a processor to route data without the need for retrofitting or redesign, employing a communication interface that supports real-time two-way routing of varied data types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless tethering techniques (3G, 4G, LTE, WiFi) are used for data exchange between military radios and man-portable devices, then data transfer capability is improved, but development cost and implementation cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless communication interface that acts as an intermediary device between military radios and man-portable visualization devices. This interface translates and bridges communication protocols without requiring modification of the existing radio equipment, thereby enabling data exchange while avoiding the high costs of wireless network infrastructure development and deployment
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless tethering techniques are used for data exchange, then data transfer flexibility is improved, but data security concerns worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication interface serves as a secure intermediary that establishes direct point-to-point connections between radios and visualization devices. This intermediary architecture enables flexible data transfer while maintaining security by avoiding exposure to public wireless networks and implementing encrypted communication channels through the intermediate device
3Adaptability or versatility
If wireless tethering techniques are used for data exchange, then connectivity flexibility is improved, but connectivity continuity deteriorates due to connectivity continuity issues
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication interface acts as a stable intermediary that maintains persistent communication sessions between military radios and man-portable devices. By serving as a dedicated intermediate node, it ensures continuous connectivity regardless of changes in the wireless environment, providing reliable data exchange throughout the operational duration
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a cable (physical) tethering of a two computer related devices that are not specifically designed to communicate with each other, and, more particularly, to a man-portable and ruggedized physical tether device with hardware and software components for physical tethering and effectuation of data exchange (and subsequent processing of the exchanged data) between, e.g., a data visualization/mobile device and a network data collection device/equipment, without the need to retrofit/redesign any aspect of the visualization/mobile device or the a network collection device/equipment to accomplish the data exchange and subsequent processing of the exchanged data.