Redundant Communication Apparatus for Dynamic Bandwidth Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication technologies face delays due to increased data redundancy as packet loss rates rise, leading to longer data transmission times.

Innovation Solution

A redundant communication apparatus determines an upper limit for redundancy based on data quantity and communication speed, ensuring that data is made redundant at a level that does not exceed this limit, thereby minimizing transmission delays.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If data redundancy is increased to prevent packet loss, then data transmission reliability is improved, but transmission time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission reliabilityVSAvoidtransmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the redundancy level adjustable rather than fixed. The redundancy level determination unit dynamically changes the redundancy level based on network state information (packet loss rate) to optimize the balance between reliability and transmission time. When packet loss rate is high, redundancy level increases to improve reliability; when packet loss rate is low, redundancy level decreases to reduce transmission time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of redundancy level based on network conditions. The system monitors packet loss rate and adjusts the redundancy level parameter accordingly. This parameter change allows the system to adapt to varying network states, ensuring reliable transmission when needed while minimizing transmission time when network conditions are good.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If redundancy level is dynamically adjusted based on network state, then transmission reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by making the communication device perform multiple functions within a single integrated system. The encoding unit can operate at different redundancy levels, the system can switch between forward error correction and retransmission modes, and the redundancy level determination unit integrates network monitoring and control functions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated systems for each function.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies self-service through automatic redundancy level adjustment based on monitored network conditions. The redundancy level determination unit automatically determines the appropriate redundancy level based on packet loss rate information, eliminating the need for manual configuration or external control. The system monitors its own performance and adjusts parameters autonomously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11929834B2Redundant communication apparatus, method, and program
Publication Date: 2024.03.12 DENSO CORP
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AI summary

A redundant communication apparatus includes a determining unit and a transmitting unit. The determining unit determines an upper limit of a redundancy level when transmission waiting data in a transmission apparatus is made redundant and transmitted, based on a data quantity of the transmission waiting data and a communication speed of a communication line between a reception apparatus that is a transmission destination of the transmission waiting data and the transmission apparatus. The transmitting unit causes the transmission waiting data to be made redundant at a redundancy level that is equal to or less than the upper limit determined by the determining unit and transmits the data to the reception apparatus via the communication line.