Reconfigurable Meta-material Shield for Electromagnetic Threat Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices are vulnerable to destruction, failure, or malfunction due to exposure to harsh electromagnetic and radiation environments, including intentional attacks, and existing technologies lack effective countermeasures against a wide variety of electromagnetic and radiation threats.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device protection unit comprising a sensing part, an analysis and control part, and a responding part, including a reconfigurable electromagnetic shield made of meta-material, which detects and responds to external electromagnetic waves and radiation by performing spectrum analysis and emitting canceling or jamming waves to protect the device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed electromagnetic shield is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot effectively counter various electromagnetic wave frequencies and radiation threats
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a reconfigurable electromagnetic shield made of meta-material whose electromagnetic properties can be dynamically adjusted. The shield transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic system that can reconfigure its electromagnetic characteristics in real-time based on detected threat parameters, enabling effective countermeasures against various electromagnetic wave frequencies and radiation threats while maintaining manageable structural complexity through controlled reconfigurability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the electromagnetic parameters (such as permittivity and permeability) of the shield material dynamically. By adjusting these parameters of the meta-material shield in response to detected electromagnetic threats, the system adapts its protection characteristics to match the frequency and properties of incoming radiation, thereby improving protection effectiveness without requiring multiple different shield structures
2Adaptability or versatility
If a reconfigurable electromagnetic shield is used, then various electromagnetic wave threats can be countered, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reconfigurable electromagnetic shield serves multiple functions: it can be configured to counter different frequency ranges of electromagnetic waves, adapt to various radiation types, and provide protection against both natural and intentional electromagnetic threats. This multi-functionality is achieved through a single shield structure with controllable meta-material properties, reducing the need for multiple specialized shields while maintaining high adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates a feedback mechanism where the sensing part detects electromagnetic wave characteristics, the analysis and control part processes this information to determine appropriate shield configuration, and the reconfigurable shield adjusts its properties accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system enables adaptive protection while automating the control process to manage device complexity
3Measurement precision
If spectrum analysis and active response are implemented, then precise protection can be achieved, but the processing time and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sensing part continuously monitors the electromagnetic environment and detects incoming waves before they can cause damage. The system performs preliminary analysis of the detected signals to identify threat characteristics in advance, enabling the reconfigurable shield to be pre-configured or quickly adjusted before the full impact occurs, thereby reducing overall response time while maintaining high detection accuracy
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively addresses various external electromagnetic and radiation threats by dynamically controlling the reconfigurable electromagnetic shield to attenuate or cancel incoming waves, preventing damage and ensuring the reliability of electronic devices in harsh environments.
Implementation Method 1
a reconfigurable electromagnetic shield made of meta-material
Implementation Method 2
emitting canceling wave that cancels out the external electromagnetic wave
Implementation Method 3
the analysis and control part is configured to perform spectrum analysis of external electromagnetic wave incident on the sensing part
Implementation Method 4
the sensing part includes a waveguide configured to receive external electromagnetic wave and guide the received external electromagnetic wave
Implementation Method 5
the electromagnetic wave received from the waveguide and the electromagnetic wave with the antiphase are cancelled through superposition
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AI summary
An electronic device protection unit is provided. The electronic device protection unit includes a sensing part, a responding part, and an analysis and control part. The sensing part is configured to detect an incident ray which is electromagnetic wave or radiation with potential to cause destruction (damage), failure, or malfunction of an electronic device. The responding part is configured to be able to perform a plurality of behaviors to protect the electronic device. The analysis and control part is configured to control the behaviors of the responding part in response to a type of the incident ray detected by the sensing part.