RFID Intermediary for Wireless Protocol Translation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication devices require redundant software and hardware for transferring applications and functions, leading to issues like timing problems and incompatibility, especially when integrating multiple functions into a single device or docking with other systems, resulting in a burdensome and often unsuccessful process.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication system with a portable apparatus that includes an RFID transceiver, processing module, and wireless communication module, capable of receiving RFID signals from various devices, interpreting communication information, and generating user interface data to control remote functions, thereby facilitating communication and data transfer with minimal user involvement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If redundant software and hardware are used for transferring applications and functions between devices, then compatibility and reliability are improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to timing problems and incompatibility issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a computer-readable medium with instructions that acts as an intermediary to facilitate communication between the first device and second device. This intermediary software layer manages the data transfer process, eliminating the need for redundant hardware while ensuring reliable application and function transfers between devices with different architectures.
Solution Approach 2:
The computer-readable medium contains universal instructions that can operate across different device types and architectures. This universal software solution enables the same transfer mechanism to work reliably between various devices without requiring device-specific redundant hardware, thus reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functions are integrated into a single handheld device, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to burdensome transfer processes requiring direct user intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation where the first device automatically transfers applications and functions to the second device without requiring direct user intervention. The computer-readable medium instructions facilitate automatic device discovery, communication establishment, and data transfer, allowing users to simply dock devices while the system handles the complex transfer process autonomously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the computer-readable medium with instructions that automatically initiate and manage the transfer process. When devices are docked, the system has already prepared the communication protocols and transfer mechanisms, eliminating the need for users to manually configure settings or initiate transfer sequences during operation.
3Speed
If direct connection methods are used for docking devices, then communication speed is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to timing issues and incompatible hardware
Solution Approach 1:
The computer-readable medium serves as a software intermediary that manages communication between docked devices. It implements protocol conversion and timing synchronization, allowing fast direct physical connections while maintaining reliability through intelligent software control of the data transfer process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts communication parameters such as data transfer rates, timing intervals, and protocol selections based on the specific device combination being used. This parameter adaptation allows the system to optimize for speed when conditions permit while maintaining reliability by adjusting parameters when compatibility challenges arise.
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AI summary
An apparatus includes an RFID transceiver, a processing module, and a wireless communication module. The RFID transceiver receives an RFID signal from a device and obtains communication information from the RFID signal. The processing module is operable to: determine a wireless communication protocol and device information from the communication information; receive an outbound data request; and generate outbound data in accordance with the outbound data request, wherein the outbound data includes at least a portion of the information. The wireless communication module converts outbound data into an outbound wireless signal in accordance with the wireless communication protocol.