Signal Transmission Device Using Waveguide Multiplexing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current signal transmission techniques, such as LVDS, face challenges with increasing data volumes and speeds, leading to increased power consumption, signal distortion, and electromagnetic interference, particularly when using electric wiring lines, and existing wireless methods struggle with data transmission due to reflection and radiation issues within electronic apparatuses.

Innovation Solution

A signal transmission device and method that utilizes a high-frequency signal waveguide and communication devices to transmit both primary and secondary information by controlling the strength of the transmission signal based on secondary information, employing directivity and polarized waves for signal separation and multiplexing, allowing for high-speed and high-capacity data transmission with reduced interference and complexity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If LVDS is used for high-speed signal transmission, then transmission speed is improved, but power consumption increases and signal distortion increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission speedVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the electrical wiring line transmission system with a communication processing system that transmits signals through electromagnetic waves without physical electrical connections. This substitution eliminates the mechanical/electrical constraints of wired transmission, allowing for high-speed data transmission while reducing power consumption and signal distortion issues inherent in LVDS and other wired communication methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the fundamental transmission parameter from electrical voltage differential signaling to electromagnetic wave-based communication. By altering the physical state and mode of signal transmission, the system achieves high-speed data transfer without the power consumption and distortion problems that limit LVDS performance at higher speeds.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If the number of wiring lines is increased for parallel transmission, then transmission capacity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission capacityVSAvoidwiring complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the need for multiple physical wiring lines by replacing wired parallel transmission with a wireless communication processing system. This substitution maintains high transmission capacity while dramatically reducing wiring complexity, terminal count, and overall system complexity that would otherwise increase with parallel transmission architectures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The communication processing system provides multi-functional capabilities through a single integrated approach, handling both high-speed data transmission and additional information transmission simultaneously. This universal system replaces the need for separate dedicated wiring lines for different transmission purposes, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If data transmission speed is increased along wiring lines, then transmission efficiency is improved, but electromagnetic interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes traditional wired data transmission with electromagnetic wave-based communication processing. This replacement eliminates the source of electromagnetic interference generated by high-speed signals traveling along wiring lines, while maintaining high transmission efficiency through advanced communication techniques that do not suffer from signal reflection and radiation problems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harm of electromagnetic interference into a benefit by using controlled electromagnetic wave transmission. Instead of uncontrolled radiation and interference from wiring lines, the system employs directed electromagnetic waves for communication, transforming the harmful electromagnetic field issue into a controlled and beneficial transmission mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Use of energy by moving object

If communication processing is used to eliminate wiring lines, then power consumption is reduced, but transmission of additional information is not supported

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidinformation transmission capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The communication processing system is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it transmits the primary data signal and also encodes additional information such as control signals and metadata within the same communication framework. This multi-functional capability maintains low power consumption while expanding information transmission versatility beyond what traditional wired systems can achieve.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the transmission of primary data and additional information into a single integrated communication processing operation. By combining multiple information streams into one unified transmission mechanism, the system achieves both power savings from wireless communication and enhanced information transmission capability through efficient multiplexing and encoding techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Enables efficient high-speed data transmission with reduced power consumption and interference, simplifying the configuration and reducing the need for complex wiring, while effectively suppressing unwanted radiation and reflection within electronic apparatuses.

Implementation Method 1

a signal waveguide that transmits a signal from the transmission processing section to a reception side

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a control section that controls the strength of a transmission signal on the basis of the second information at the time of transmitting the first information

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSignal amplitude modulation: Phase Modulation

Implementation Method 3

employing directivity and polarized waves for signal separation and multiplexing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic polarization: Polarisation

Data Source

PatentUS9119151B2Signal transmission device, communication device, electronic apparatus, and signal transmission method
Publication Date: 2015.08.25 SONY SEMICON SOLUTIONS CORP
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AI summary

A signal transmission device includes: a communication device that transmits first information and second information, wherein at the time of transmitting the first information, the communication device controls a strength of a transmission signal thereof on the basis of the second information.