Serial Transmission System for Multi-User Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data transmission systems for multiple users require higher hardware costs and larger storage capacities when transmitting data in parallel, leading to inefficiencies.

Innovation Solution

A serial transmission system comprising a first storage circuit, a second storage circuit, a control circuit, and a serial processing circuit that stores and processes data in series, reducing the need for multiple data transmission paths and optimizing storage capacity allocation based on user-specific ratios or data transmission rates.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If data is transmitted in parallel for multiple users, then data transmission capacity is improved, but hardware cost increases and storage circuit capacity requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capacityVSAvoidhardware cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the data transmission process into multiple time slots, allowing different users' data to be transmitted sequentially rather than simultaneously. This segmentation in time domain enables multiple users to share a single transmission path, reducing hardware requirements while maintaining overall transmission capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic time-division multiplexing where data from multiple users is transmitted in periodic time slots. Each user is allocated specific time periods for data transmission, creating a rhythmic, periodic pattern that allows efficient sharing of transmission resources without requiring parallel hardware paths.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Productivity

If data is transmitted in parallel for multiple users, then data transmission capacity is improved, but storage circuit capacity requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capacityVSAvoidstorage circuit capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The storage circuit capacity is segmented and allocated to different users based on their specific needs and data transmission rates. Instead of providing sufficient capacity for all users simultaneously, the system divides storage resources into time-based segments that match the periodic transmission schedule, reducing total storage requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by allocating storage capacity only when needed for each user's active time slot rather than maintaining full storage capacity continuously. This allows the system to use storage resources partially and intermittently, matching actual transmission demands without over-provisioning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Productivity

If parallel transmission paths are used for multiple users, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple users' data transmission into a single shared transmission path by combining their data streams in the time domain. This consolidation reduces the number of separate transmission paths needed while maintaining the ability to serve multiple users, thereby reducing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a control circuit as an intermediary that manages and coordinates data transmission from multiple users through a single path. This mediator allocates time slots, manages buffer operations, and controls the transmission sequence, simplifying the overall system architecture compared to multiple independent parallel paths.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11467989B2Serial transmission system and serial transmission method
Publication Date: 2022.10.11 REALTEK SEMICON CORP
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AI summary

A serial transmission system includes a first storage circuit, a second storage circuit, a control circuit, and a serial processing circuit. The first storage circuit is configured to store data-to-be-transmitted of a plurality of users. The second storage circuit is coupled to the first storage circuit. The control circuit is configured to control the second storage circuit to receive the data-to-be-transmitted from the first storage circuit. The serial processing circuit is configured to receive the data-to-be-transmitted from the second storage circuit in series, and output a plurality of multi-user packets.