Roofing Accessory Wireless Nodes for Low-Latency Signal Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional wireless/cellular/over-air deployments face challenges in scaling due to frequency requirements, leading to signal propagation issues and difficulties in achieving network speeds and reducing latency.
Innovation Solution
The integration of transceivers, dielectric antennas, edge computing devices, and power supplies into roofing accessories forms an electromagnetic communication network using protocols like 5G, 4G, or WiFi, enabling communication between computing devices and forming a distributed datacenter across multiple roofs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional wireless/cellular deployment methods are used, then network coverage can be achieved, but signal propagation suffers and network speeds/latency requirements cannot be met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the wireless network into multiple small cell segments distributed across different roofs, each equipped with its own transceiver and antenna system. This segmentation allows signals to be transmitted over shorter distances with higher reliability while maintaining high network speeds through coordinated multi-point transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the vertical dimension by mounting antennas and transceivers on rooftops at elevated positions, creating a three-dimensional network architecture. This vertical deployment improves signal propagation by overcoming ground-level obstructions while enabling high-speed communication through strategic positioning in the vertical space.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional wireless deployment is used, then basic communication can be established, but scaling the network becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal roofing accessory platform that can be deployed across multiple buildings with standardized transceiver and antenna configurations. This universal design enables easy scaling of the network while maintaining consistent performance, as each roof-mounted unit functions as an independent yet interoperable node in the distributed network.
Solution Approach 2:
Each roof-mounted unit operates as a self-contained node with integrated transceiver, antenna, and power supply systems that can be independently deployed and configured. This self-service architecture simplifies network scaling, as new nodes can be added to the network without requiring complex centralized configuration or infrastructure modifications.
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
This solution enhances signal propagation and communication efficiency, overcoming scaling challenges by creating a robust and efficient electromagnetic communication network for improved network speeds and reduced latency.
Implementation Method 1
at least one first dielectric antenna in electrical communication with the at least one first transceiver for emitting the electromagnetic communication signals according to the at least one electromagnetic communication protocol
Data Source
AI summary
In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a system of integrated roofing accessories on a plurality of roofs, where at least one integrated roofing accessory on each roof may include: i) at least one transceiver configured to produce electromagnetic communication signals using electromagnetic communication protocols, ii) at least one dielectric antenna in electrical communication with the at least one transceiver for emitting the electromagnetic communication signals according to the at least one electromagnetic communication protocol, iii) an edge computing device having at least one processor and at least one non-transitory storage with software to operate the edge computing device in communication with the at least one transceiver, and iv) at least one power supply. The software is configured to cause, when executed, the integrated roofing accessories to form an electromagnetic communication network using the electromagnetic communication signals which communicates with at least one computing device.