Re-configurable Transceiver for Multi-Standard Wireless Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems face inefficiencies in spectrum utilization due to the coexistence of multiple standards and bands, with most devices unable to seamlessly adapt to different communication environments, leading to suboptimal performance and resource underutilization.
Innovation Solution
A cognitive radio architecture for mobile devices that includes physical and MAC information recognizing modules, a coordinating module, and a re-configurable transmitting/receiving module, enabling devices to recognize and adapt to multiple communication networks, optimize spectrum usage, and enhance overall networking efficiency by leveraging co-existing systems and networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication standards and bands are deployed to meet diverse application requirements, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal transceiver architecture that can operate across multiple communication standards and frequency bands through software configuration rather than dedicated hardware for each standard. The transceiver is designed to be reconfigurable, allowing a single device to perform multiple communication functions (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.) by loading appropriate communication protocols and parameters, thereby achieving multi-functionality without proportionally increasing hardware complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic reconfiguration capabilities where the transceiver can adapt its operating parameters, frequency bands, and communication protocols in real-time based on environmental conditions and application requirements. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to switch between different standards and bands seamlessly, maintaining versatility while managing complexity through software-controlled flexibility rather than static multi-hardware architectures
2Productivity
If spectrum sensing cognitive radio is used to detect unused spectrum, then spectrum utilization efficiency is improved, but measurement precision and detection complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the transceiver continuously monitors the communication environment, detects spectrum usage patterns, and adjusts its operations based on this feedback. The system senses the electromagnetic environment, identifies available frequency bands, and dynamically configures transmission parameters to utilize unused spectrum while avoiding occupied bands, thereby improving spectrum utilization through closed-loop control
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary spectrum sensing and environmental detection before initiating communication transmissions. By pre-detecting the electromagnetic environment and identifying available spectrum resources in advance, the system can plan its communication strategy beforehand, avoiding interference with existing transmissions and improving detection accuracy through proactive rather than reactive spectrum management
3Adaptability or versatility
If transceiver is designed to operate in multiple bands and standards, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal transceiver platform with core hardware components that can support multiple frequency bands and communication standards through software configuration. Rather than manufacturing separate hardware for each standard, the system uses a single reconfigurable transceiver that can be programmed to operate in different bands (2.4GHz, 5GHz, etc.) and protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular), significantly simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining multi-band capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent achieves multi-band operation by dynamically changing transceiver parameters such as center frequency, bandwidth, and modulation schemes through software control rather than physical hardware changes. The transceiver's operating characteristics are adjusted by modifying configuration parameters and loading different communication protocol stacks, allowing the same physical device to operate across multiple bands without requiring multiple dedicated hardware designs
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AI summary
A communication apparatus including a physical information recognizing module, an MAC information recognizing module, a coordinating module, and a re-configurable transmitting/receiving module is provided. The physical information recognizing module recognizes a set of physical information relative to at least one communication network. The MAC information recognizing module recognizes a set of MAC information relative to the at least one communication network. The coordinating module generates a set of control signals selectively based on the set of physical information and the set of MAC information. The re-configurable transmitting/receiving module is configured according to the set of control signals and is used for transmitting/receiving data via the at least one communication network.