RF Transmitter Sequential Counter Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current rolling-code based transmit/receive systems require multiple user inputs for training, leading to user errors and incomplete synchronization, resulting in system malfunction and unnecessary manufacturer support requests.

Innovation Solution

A radio frequency transmitter configured to send at least two sequential encrypted counter values in response to a single user input, simplifying the training process and ensuring proper synchronization with the receiver.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the transmitter sends only one encrypted counter value in response to a single user input, then the system maintains security through rolling code, but the training process becomes complex and error-prone requiring multiple button presses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining success rateVSAvoidtraining complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The transmitter pre-generates and queues multiple sequential encrypted counter values (at least two) in advance, so that when a user presses the button during training, the transmitter automatically sends the first counter value, then immediately sends the second counter value without requiring another button press. This preliminary preparation of multiple counter values resolves the contradiction by making training reliable (ensuring synchronization) while simplifying operation (single button press).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If the user must press the transmitter button multiple times to complete training, then proper synchronization can be achieved, but the time required for training increases and user frustration increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesynchronization accuracyVSAvoidtraining duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The transmitter continuously sends encrypted counter values in sequence without interruption during the training process. After the user presses the button once, the transmitter sends the first counter value, then automatically sends the second counter value in immediate succession, maintaining continuous useful action. This eliminates the need for users to wait between multiple button presses, reducing training duration while ensuring synchronization accuracy is maintained through the sequential counter values.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Ease of operation

If the transmitter sends sequential counter values automatically, then the training process is simplified, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining simplicityVSAvoidtransmitter complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The transmitter is programmed to automatically manage the sequence of encrypted counter values without user intervention. The device self-services by detecting when it is in training mode, automatically generating and queuing multiple sequential counter values, and transmitting them in the correct sequence without requiring the user to understand or manage the complexity. This internal automation simplifies operation for the user while containing the complexity within the transmitter's control logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS7839263B2System and method of training in a transmit/receive system
Publication Date: 2010.11.23 GENTEX CORP
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AI summary

A radio frequency transmitter is configured to send radio frequency messages to activate a remote system. Each message includes an encrypted counter value and a transmitter identifier. The transmitter is configured to send at least two of the messages having sequential encrypted counter values in response to a single user input.