Predictive Contention Scheduling for Directional Network Links
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Solution Overview
Problem
Directional networks experience communication contention and delays due to overlapping transmission and reception schedules between network devices, leading to lost packets and reduced network performance.
Innovation Solution
A predictive contention application or program that schedules signal transmissions and receptions between network devices prior to initiation, setting available slots and offsets to establish a contention-free schedule using computer program products executed by processors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current communication schedules are used between network devices, then transmission and reception can occur during designated time slots, but communication contention and delays occur due to overlapping schedules with other network devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by establishing a contention-free schedule before communication occurs. The system predicts potential contentions in advance and resolves them by setting up dedicated transmission and reception time slots beforehand, preventing overlaps with other network devices. This proactive scheduling eliminates communication delays and packet loss that would otherwise occur during actual transmission.
2Productivity
If transmission and reception schedules are set for network devices, then communication can occur between devices, but contention occurs when multiple devices have overlapping schedules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback through a predictive contention resolution mechanism that continuously monitors and adjusts schedules. The system receives feedback about potential contentions from multiple network devices and resolves them by modifying transmission and reception slot assignments. This feedback loop ensures that high communication efficiency is maintained without packet loss by dynamically preventing schedule overlaps.
3Ease of operation
If simple transmission schedules are implemented between two network devices, then scheduling is easy to manage, but contention occurs with separate communication schedules with other network devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a multi-functional scheduling system that handles communications between multiple network devices simultaneously. The contention-free schedule mechanism serves all devices in the network with a unified approach, preventing contentions between any pair of devices while maintaining operational simplicity. This universal solution eliminates communication lags without requiring complex device-specific scheduling logic.
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AI summary
A transmission system that includes an initiator, a responder, and a computer program product. The initiator includes a first processor and a first computer readable medium that is accessible by the first processor. The responder includes a second processor and a second computer readable medium accessible by the second processor, wherein the responder is operatively in communication with the initiator. The computer program product is stored on the first computer readable medium and on the second computer readable medium. When the computer program product is executed by the first processor of the initiator and the second processor of the responder, the computer program product establishes a contention free schedule between the initiator and the responder to communicate at predetermined time periods.