Multiple RF Repeater Path Selection for Noise-Aware Wireless Links

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional RF repeaters lack beam management capabilities, fail to distinguish between downlink and uplink data, and amplify noise, leading to interference, and are inefficient in wireless communication networks.

Innovation Solution

Implement systems for Multiple Repeater Aggregation (MRA) that leverage multiple devices to amplify wireless communication signals, including a wireless communication module, a wireless communication module, and a wireless communication module, and a wireless communication module.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of stationary object

If conventional RF repeaters are used to amplify wireless communication signals, then signal transmission range is extended, but noise is amplified and interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesignal transmission rangeVSAvoidnoise and interference

Core Design Contradiction:

Length of stationary objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the signal amplification process by introducing multiple repeaters that operate independently on different paths. Each repeater handles a specific portion of the signal transmission, allowing the system to select optimal paths and avoid amplifying noise in all directions simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by having each repeater configured with specific beam directions and signal processing characteristics tailored to its location and function. Not all repeaters amplify all signals equally - each repeater's amplification is localized and directed according to specific quality criteria.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Length of stationary object

If multiple RF repeaters are deployed to extend network coverage, then wireless communication range is increased, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork coverage rangeVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Length of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple repeaters into a coordinated system where they work together as a unified network. The repeaters are aggregated and managed through a central controller that coordinates their operations, beam directions, and signal processing, effectively treating multiple complex devices as a single coordinated system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The repeaters are designed with multi-functionality, capable of performing signal amplification, beam management, and coordination tasks. This universal design reduces the need for specialized equipment and simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining extended coverage capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Power

If conventional repeaters amplify all received signals, then signal strength is increased, but downlink and uplink data cannot be distinguished

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesignal strengthVSAvoiddirectional data distinction

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback mechanisms where repeaters receive control information about which signals to amplify and how to process them. This feedback allows the system to distinguish between downlink and uplink data and apply appropriate processing, preventing the amplification of unwanted signals.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

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 proposed systems leverage multiple repeaters to amplify wireless communication signals, including a wireless communication device, a wireless communication device, and a wireless communication module.

Implementation Method 1

Radio frequency (RF) repeaters, and similar devices, may be deployed to at least partially overcome such problems by extending wireless communication network range

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSignal amplification:

Data Source

PatentUS20260006530A1Systems and methods for end-to-end error management in a wireless communication network

Publication Date: 2026.01.01 CABLE TELEVISION LAB INC

AI summary

A method for multiple repeater aggregation includes (a) receiving, at a first node of a wireless communication network, wireless communication signals from a second node of the wireless communication network via a plurality of wireless communication paths, where each of the wireless communication paths includes a respective radio frequency (RF) repeater, and (b) selecting one of the plurality of wireless communication paths for use in transferring data between the first node of the wireless communication network and the second node of the wireless communication network, at least partially based on measured conditions of the plurality of wireless communication paths.