Radio Communication Device Auto-Configuration via Identification Chips

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic communication devices require manual adjustment of operational parameters for different external components, necessitating user expertise and time, which is inefficient and cumbersome.

Innovation Solution

An electronic communication device with a control module and connector interface that receives configuration and identification information from an identification chip via a dedicated signal line, automatically setting communication parameters based on this information to ensure correct functionality with external components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual parameter setting is used, then user control over operational parameters is maintained, but user expertise and time requirements increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of parameter settingVSAvoidparameter configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-configuration by automatically detecting the external electronic component through the identification chip and autonomously setting the appropriate communication parameters, eliminating the need for manual user intervention in parameter configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The identification chip stores pre-configured identification information and configuration data about the external electronic component before connection, allowing the control module to retrieve and apply the correct parameters in advance without requiring real-time manual setup

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Extent of automation

If automatic parameter setting is implemented, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases due to additional control module functions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter setting automationVSAvoidcontrol module complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The identification chip acts as an intermediary component that stores identification information and configuration data, facilitating automatic parameter setting by providing the control module with the necessary information without requiring the control module to contain all configuration logic internally

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The control module is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple types of external electronic components through a single standardized interface, using the identification chip to adapt to different component types without requiring separate specialized handling for each

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If manual parameter configuration is required, then device functionality can be customized, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent compatibilityVSAvoidparameter setup time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The identification chip contains pre-stored identification information and configuration parameters for different external electronic components, enabling the system to automatically retrieve and apply the correct settings before the component is fully integrated, thus eliminating setup time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The control module reads identification information from the identification chip and uses this feedback to automatically determine and configure the appropriate communication parameters, ensuring correct functionality with the connected external component

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4414869B1Electronic communication device and electronic communication system
Publication Date: 2025.08.27 ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO KG
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AI summary

An electronic communication device for radio communication is described. The electronic communication device comprises a control module and a connector interface. The connector interface is configured to be connected to at least one external electronic device associated with an identification chip with configuration information and/or identification information. The connector interface comprises an information signal line being configured to receive the configuration information and/or identification information. The connector interface is configured to forward the configuration information and/or identification information received to the control module. The control module is configured to evaluate the configuration information and/or the identification information received. The control module is configured to set communication parameters of the electronic communication device automatically based on the configuration information and/or the identification information evaluated. Further, an electronic communication system is described.