Radio Connection Interference Control via Dynamic Parameter Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The integration of multiple radios in communication devices leads to interference between simultaneous radio connections, particularly when operating on the same frequency band, resulting in degraded service quality or complete blocking, due to non-ideal component characteristics and spectral leakage.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for controlling simultaneous radio connections by determining interference between existing and new connections and adjusting parameters to minimize interference, using a communication device with a control unit and communication interfaces to manage radio connections, allowing for the simultaneous operation of multiple connections even when sharing the same radio resources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple radio connections operate simultaneously on the same frequency band, then connectivity flexibility and service range are improved, but interference between connections increases causing degraded quality of service

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnectivity flexibilityVSAvoidinterference between radio connections
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic parameter adjustment where the control unit continuously monitors radio connection properties and adjusts parameters in real-time to minimize interference. This allows the system to adapt to changing interference conditions while maintaining multiple simultaneous connections on the same frequency band, resolving the contradiction between connectivity flexibility and interference prevention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes operational parameters of radio connections dynamically based on detected interference levels. By adjusting parameters such as transmission power, timing, or frequency offsets, the system enables multiple connections to coexist on the same band without severe interference, thus maintaining adaptability while reducing harmful effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If radio connections use the same radio components and are located close together, then device integration is improved, but mutual blocking and severe interference occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice integrationVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a control unit as an intermediary that manages and coordinates multiple radio connections sharing the same physical components. This control unit monitors connection properties and adjusts parameters to prevent mutual blocking, enabling high device integration while maintaining connection stability through active interference management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary interference assessment when creating new radio connections by determining whether existing and new connections would interfere with each other. By taking preliminary actions to adjust parameters or select non-interfering configurations, the system ensures reliable operation of integrated radio components from the outset.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of manufacture

If non-ideal component characteristics are present, then manufacturing ease is improved, but spectral leakage and receiver selectivity issues cause interference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent manufacturingVSAvoidspectral leakage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the control unit monitors radio connection properties and detects interference caused by spectral leakage from non-ideal components. Based on this feedback, the system dynamically adjusts parameters to compensate for component imperfections, enabling easy manufacturing while minimizing harmful spectral leakage effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS7623879B2Method and device for controlling radio access
Publication Date: 2009.11.24 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
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AI summary

A method for controlling a number of simultaneous radio connections in a communication device is presented. The control of a number of simultaneous radio connections is carried out in the communication device. Parameters of the radio connections are controlled such that interference between the radio connections is minimized.