Satellite Terminal Wireless Power Link for Barrier-Free Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing satellite communication systems face challenges in providing efficient and cost-effective access to large numbers of users due to complex and expensive installation and maintenance of user terminal equipment, which often fail to deliver desired performance levels.
Innovation Solution
A satellite communication system comprising indoor and outdoor equipment configured for wireless communication, where the indoor equipment includes communications circuitry for supporting electronic devices and the outdoor equipment includes satellite communications circuitry, with wireless power and communication signals transmitted between the two using RF or optical wireless interfaces, allowing for easy installation and repositioning without physical modifications to structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional wired satellite terminal equipment is used, then reliable satellite communication is achieved, but installation and maintenance become complex and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The satellite terminal equipment is divided into separate indoor and outdoor units that can be independently installed and configured. The outdoor unit handles satellite communication functions while the indoor unit provides user interface and processing, allowing flexible deployment without complex integrated installations.
Solution Approach 2:
Traditional wired connections between indoor and outdoor units are replaced with wireless communication links. The system uses wireless interfaces (such as Wi-Fi or other wireless protocols) to transmit data and power between units, eliminating the need for physical cable installations through walls or windows.
2Reliability
If wired connections are used between indoor and outdoor equipment, then stable power and data transmission is achieved, but installation requires physical modifications to structures
Solution Approach 1:
Physical wired connections are replaced with wireless transmission mechanisms. The system employs wireless power transfer (such as electromagnetic induction or radio frequency energy transfer) and wireless data communication to connect indoor and outdoor units without requiring drilling, wiring, or structural modifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless interface serves multiple functions simultaneously - it transmits both power and data between indoor and outdoor units through a single wireless link. This multi-functional approach simplifies installation further by requiring only one wireless connection instead of separate power and data cables.
3Stability of the object's composition
If permanent installation is used, then system stability is improved, but flexibility for repositioning is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static permanent installation to dynamic reconfigurable deployment. Both indoor and outdoor units can be freely positioned and repositioned as needed, with wireless connections automatically establishing and maintaining system stability without requiring fixed mounting structures.
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 configuration simplifies installation, reduces costs, and enhances performance by enabling wireless power and communication transmission through barriers like windows, facilitating easy repositioning and non-permanent installations, thereby improving access to satellite services for a larger user base.
Implementation Method 1
wireless power transmitting circuitry that is configured to wirelessly transmit power through the barrier to the wireless power receiving circuitry
Implementation Method 2
Wireless communications between the indoor and outdoor equipment may be supported using radio-frequency wireless communications circuits and/or optical communications circuits
Implementation Method 3
radio-frequency wireless communications circuits and/or optical communications circuits
Data Source
AI summary
A satellite system may have a constellation of communications satellites. Satellite terminal equipment may be used to communicate with the satellite constellation. The satellite terminal equipment may have indoor and outdoor equipment that can communicate wirelessly. Power may be conveyed wirelessly between the indoor equipment and the outdoor equipment. The indoor equipment may include communications circuitry for supporting communications with electronic devices. The outdoor equipment may include satellite communications circuitry. The satellite communications circuitry may include antennas, satellite transceiver circuitry, and modems. Wireless communications between the indoor and outdoor equipment may be supported using radio-frequency wireless communications circuits or optical communications circuits.