Position-Based Modulation for RF Transceivers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile communication systems fail to optimize transceiving parameters in real-time based on terrain and line-of-sight information, leading to inefficiencies and poor data service due to inadequate adaptation to topographical conditions.

Innovation Solution

A position-based interleave regulation system that utilizes a GPS receiver, RF transceiver, and GIS database to optimize transceiving parameters such as interleave length, channel coding, and modulation mode based on device positions and topographical data, reducing the need for inefficient ACK/NAK protocols and enhancing channel resource management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If permanently assigned interleave, channel coding, and modulation configurations are used in stable channels, then system complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but adaptability to varying topographical conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidadaptation to topographical conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic selection of interleave, channel coding, and modulation configurations based on real-time channel quality indicators and topographical data. The system transitions from static permanently assigned configurations to dynamic adaptive configurations that automatically adjust to varying topographical conditions and channel states, resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes key transmission parameters (interleave depth, channel coding rate, modulation order) based on channel quality indicators and GIS-derived topographical information. By dynamically adjusting these parameters according to actual propagation conditions, the system maintains optimal performance across diverse topographical environments while preserving ease of operation through automated parameter selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If adaptive interleave and channel coding mechanisms are implemented, then adaptability to varying topographical conditions is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptation to topographical conditionsVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a processing unit that acts as an intermediary between the GPS receiver, GIS database, and RF transceiver. This intermediary component consolidates the complexity of adaptive parameter selection by centralizing the logic for selecting interleave, channel coding, and modulation configurations based on channel quality indicators and topographical data, thereby managing device complexity while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The processing unit performs multiple functions: it receives GPS position data, queries the GIS database for topographical information, evaluates channel quality indicators, and determines optimal transmission parameters. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single multi-functional processing unit, the system achieves adaptability without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If real-time optimization of transceiving parameters based on position and topography is implemented, then data service quality is improved, but use of energy and computational resources increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata service qualityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-fetching topographical data from the GIS database based on GPS position information before actual data transmission. By preparing transmission parameter recommendations in advance using available position and topography data, the system reduces real-time computational energy consumption while maintaining high data service quality through proactive parameter optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8090007B1Position-based modulation system and method
Publication Date: 2012.01.03 ROCKWELL COLLINS INC
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AI summary

The present invention is a position-based modulation system for communications devices. The device may comprise one or more of the following features: (a) a global positioning system (GPS) receiver capable of receiving positioning data from GPS satellites; (b) a radio frequency (RF) transceiver having at least a first channel and a second channel; (c) a geographical information system (GIS) database of topographical data; (d) a processor capable of optimizing transceiving parameters of the RF transceiver based on the positioning data and topographical data; and (e) a bus linking the GPS receiver, RF transceiver, GIS database, and processor.