Portable Wireless Mesh Device Antenna System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless mesh networks are limited by the immobility of their routers, which require wired connections and power sources, making them unsuitable for mobile or temporary deployment in applications such as remote areas, disaster situations, or public events, where quick and reliable connectivity is needed.
Innovation Solution
A portable, self-contained wireless mesh device that can be deployed without network or power wiring, featuring adjustable end-fed dipole antennas and a real-time locating system, enabling rapid setup and configuration, and supporting location-aware functionality and remote management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional wireless mesh routers are used, then network reliability is improved through mesh topology, but mobility is lost due to wired connection requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. The mesh router uses wireless interfaces (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) to connect to the network instead of physical cables, enabling mobility while maintaining network connectivity and reliability through the mesh topology.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements multiple wireless communication interfaces (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) within a single mesh router device. This multi-functionality allows the router to adapt to different deployment scenarios and maintain connectivity through multiple pathways, preserving both reliability and mobility.
2Stability of the object's composition
If fixed wireless mesh networks are deployed, then network stability is improved, but deployment time increases due to wiring requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the time-consuming process of installing physical wiring by substituting it with wireless communication technologies. The mesh router establishes network connections through wireless protocols, enabling rapid deployment while maintaining network stability through the self-healing mesh topology.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates automatic network discovery and configuration capabilities that perform preliminary actions to establish connectivity without manual wiring. The device automatically detects available networks, configures wireless connections, and integrates into the mesh topology, significantly reducing deployment time while ensuring stable operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If portable wireless mesh devices are used, then mobility is improved, but antenna performance deteriorates due to compact size constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the antenna system within the compact housing of the portable mesh device. The antenna elements are nested or embedded within the device body, utilizing the available internal space efficiently. This nesting approach maintains portability while preserving adequate antenna performance for wireless communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs planar or folded antenna designs that utilize the two-dimensional surface area of the compact device housing. By transitioning from traditional three-dimensional antenna structures to two-dimensional planar configurations, the patent achieves acceptable radiation performance within the constrained volume of a portable device.
4Adaptability or versatility
If end-fed dipole antennas are used, then bandwidth is improved, but frequency selectivity worsens requiring channel adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable or reconfigurable end-fed dipole antennas that can dynamically adapt their resonant frequency. The antenna system includes mechanisms (such as adjustable elements or switching networks) that allow frequency tuning to match the operating channel, maintaining broadband capability while enabling frequency selection to reduce complexity of configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates automatic frequency selection or tuning mechanisms that use feedback from the wireless environment to optimize antenna performance. The system detects available channels and automatically adjusts the antenna resonance frequency to match the optimal operating frequency, reducing manual configuration complexity while maintaining broadband adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless mesh network comprising a plurality of mobile mesh devices coupled as nodes in a mesh network topology is provided herein. Generally speaking, each mobile mesh device may be a portable, self-contained unit, which does not require network or power wiring to communicate network traffic between the nodes. According to one embodiment, the mobile mesh device may include a plurality of dipole antennas, which are enclosed within the mobile mesh device and configured to forward network traffic. At least one of the dipole antennas may be a frequency adjustable end-fed dipole antenna comprising a channel selection pin, which can be adjusted up or down along the dipole axis to change a resonant frequency of the dipole antenna. A method for setting or adjusting a resonant frequency of a frequency adjustable end-fed dipole antenna is also provided herein.