Radio Sequencing Module for Multi-Carrier Receiver Timing Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile devices with multiple radios face challenges in managing and processing data from multiple frequency channels, as existing systems are not equipped to handle the increased data throughput and simultaneous communication requirements of Evolved EDGE technology.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that sequences radio events from multiple radios before streaming them to a Timing Control Unit (TCU), allowing the TCU to control the timing of multiple radios and manage data from multiple channels, utilizing a radio sequencing module that sorts and optimizes radio events to ensure efficient data processing and communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple radios are used to receive data on two different frequency channels simultaneously, then data transmission rate is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple radio event streams from different frequency channels into a single unified event stream that is processed by one TCU. This merging approach allows the system to handle multiple frequency channels simultaneously while using a single timing control unit, thereby increasing data transmission rate without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The TCU is designed to be multi-functional, capable of controlling multiple radios and processing events from multiple frequency channels through a single interface. This universal design allows one component to perform multiple functions, reducing the overall number of specialized components needed in the system.
2Productivity
If radio events from multiple radios are processed simultaneously, then data throughput increases, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments radio events by assigning each event a radio identifier that indicates which radio generated the event. This segmentation allows the TCU to process multiple radio streams simultaneously by identifying and handling events from different radios in an organized manner, increasing data throughput while managing processing complexity through structured event identification.
Solution Approach 2:
The TCU acts as an intermediary between multiple radios and the rest of the system. It receives events from multiple radios, processes them through a single interface, and manages the timing and sequencing. This intermediary role simplifies the overall system architecture by providing a centralized processing point that handles the complexity of multi-radio coordination.
3Device complexity
If a single TCU controls multiple radios, then device complexity is reduced, but timing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the TCU with the necessary timing parameters and event handling logic before processing radio events. This preparation allows the single TCU to accurately control multiple radios without requiring complex real-time adjustments, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining the necessary timing precision through advance setup.
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AI summary
A system and method are provided for sequencing radio events in a mobile device with a multi downlink multi carrier receiver. In the mobile device, there is a processor in communication with a timing control unit (TCU), whereby the TCU is in communication with two or more radios. The processor collects one or more radio events corresponding to the two or more radios and then sorts the radio events from highest priority to lowest priority to form a sorted list. The processor then loads the sorted list, beginning with a highest priority radio event, onto the TCU.