Signal Transmission Path for Millimeter-Wave Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems using millimeter-wave bands face inefficiencies in signal transmission due to radio wave scattering and interference, limiting the use of broadband signals.

Innovation Solution

A communication system comprising a receiving circuit and a transmitting circuit with a signal transmission path that traps and transmits radio waves, allowing for the use of broadband signals by modulating and restoring data through a high-frequency reference signal, eliminating interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If radio wave transmission is performed in free space, then communication between devices can be established, but transmission efficiency deteriorates due to signal scattering and interference with other communications

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidsignal scattering and interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a signal transmission path as an intermediary medium between transmitting and receiving circuits. This path confines and guides radio waves, preventing them from dispersing into free space where scattering and interference would occur. The intermediary structure enables efficient signal transmission while isolating the communication channel from external interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If a frequency band is limited to prevent interference, then other communication interference is avoided, but broadband signal usage becomes impossible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterference with other communicationVSAvoidbroadband signal capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The signal transmission path acts as a confined channel that enables broadband signal transmission without causing interference to external communications. By guiding the radio waves through a dedicated path rather than allowing free-space propagation, the system can utilize wide frequency bands while the transmission path prevents leakage and interference with other communication systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If high-frequency reference signals are transmitted through a signal transmission path, then transmission efficiency is improved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidsignal transmission path structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The signal transmission path is designed to automatically guide and confine radio waves through its structural properties without requiring active control mechanisms. The path's physical structure itself provides the signal confinement and guidance functions, eliminating the need for additional control systems or complex signal processing to maintain efficient transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 approach enhances transmission efficiency, enables the use of broadband signals without interference, and stabilizes signal arrival timing, facilitating high-speed data transmission.

Implementation Method 1

a signal transmission path configured to trap and transmit a radio wave in the transmission path

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave propagation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10277274B2Receiving circuit and transmitting circuit, and communication system and communication method
Publication Date: 2019.04.30 SONY SEMICON SOLUTIONS CORP
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  • US10277274B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

A receiving circuit according to the present disclosure includes a reference signal generation unit configured to generate a high-frequency reference signal, and transmit the reference signal to a transmitting circuit side through a signal transmission path configured to trap and transmit a radio wave in the transmission path, and a transmission data restoration unit configured to receive the reference signal modulated based on transmission data on the transmitting circuit side and returned through the signal transmission path, and restore the transmission data.