RF Signal Superposition for Spectral Efficiency and Security

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing RF communication systems face limitations in spectral efficiency due to physical constraints, such as the Shannon limit, which restricts the maximum data transmission capacity within a given noise level.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of Orbital Modulation and Unitary Braid Division Multiplexing (UBDM) encryption in software-defined radios, allowing for the transmission of additional signals at the same time and frequency as the original signal, while canceling signal interference and encrypting data for secure communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If higher order modulation schemes are used to increase data rate, then spectral efficiency is improved, but the system approaches the Shannon limit which prevents further improvement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata rateVSAvoidspectral efficiency limit
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a new dimension to communication by transmitting multiple signals simultaneously at the same frequency and time through signal superposition. Instead of increasing modulation order along a single dimension, the system adds temporal and spectral layers, enabling multiple data streams to occupy the same frequency band without mutual interference, thereby突破ing the Shannon limit constraints

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If multiple signals are transmitted at the same time and frequency to increase capacity, then spectral efficiency is improved, but signal interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capacityVSAvoidsignal interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs signal cancellation techniques as an intermediary mechanism to manage interference. The receiver generates cancellation signals that counteract the interference from simultaneously transmitted signals, allowing multiple signals to coexist in the same frequency band. This intermediary cancellation process enables the system to achieve high capacity without the harmful effects of mutual interference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If conventional modulation techniques are used to maximize data rate, then spectral efficiency is improved, but security is compromised in contested environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata rateVSAvoidcommunication security
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses signal superposition to create a composite signal that combines multiple data streams. The legitimate receiver can separate and decode these signals using signal cancellation techniques, while unauthorized observers see only a complex composite signal that appears as noise. This copying and superposition approach maintains high data rates while providing inherent security through signal obfuscation in contested environments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS20250047314A1RF communications with enhanced capacity and security
Publication Date: 2025.02.06 TM IP HOLDINGS LLC
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AI summary

Systems and methods for enhanced radio frequency (RF) communications with orbital modulation and UBDM encryption include a first RF signal which is encrypted with a UBDM technique. At least a second RF signal is modulated in the transmitter. A composite signal is formed from the first RF signal and the second RF signal and transmitted through at least one RF channel having a spectral mask. The first RF signal and the second RF signal are transmitted at the same time and frequency. The first RF signal and the second RF signal are received at a receiver. The second RF signal is demodulated and signal interference between the first RF signal and the second RF signal is canceled. The first RF signal is decrypted.