Sinusoidal Parameter Tracking with Prism Network Noise Suppression

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for tracking sinusoidal waves in noisy data face challenges such as inaccurate performance, instability, high computational load, and difficulty in tracking multiple components simultaneously.

Innovation Solution

The use of a low-pass FIR filter with a recursive sliding window technique, combined with a Prism network that includes sequences of integration stage blocks with sine and cosine coefficients, allows for efficient tracking of sinusoidal wave parameters with linear phase response and good numerical stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If current methods are used for tracking sinusoids in noisy data, then sinusoidal tracking can be performed, but measurement precision deteriorates especially for short data windows and high noise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesinusoidal tracking accuracyVSAvoidnoise impact
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the sinusoidal tracking problem into multiple orthogonal components (sine and cosine basis functions at different frequencies). By decomposing the signal into orthogonal segments, the method can isolate and track individual sinusoidal components even in noisy environments with short data windows, thereby improving measurement precision while maintaining robustness against noise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If current methods are used for tracking sinusoids, then tracking can be performed, but stability with respect to noise and parameter changes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetracking stabilityVSAvoidnoise and parameter changes
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs iterative optimization algorithms that use feedback from the residual error between the modeled signal and actual measurements. The algorithm continuously adjusts amplitude, frequency, and phase parameters based on this feedback, maintaining stable tracking even when noise or parameter changes occur. The orthogonal basis functions provide a stable framework that constrains the solution space and prevents divergence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Speed

If current methods are used for sinusoidal tracking, then tracking can be performed, but dynamic response with respect to parameter changes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic response speedVSAvoidtracking reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses adaptive algorithms that dynamically adjust their behavior based on the current signal conditions. The optimization process continuously updates parameter estimates in real-time, allowing the system to respond quickly to parameter changes. The orthogonal basis functions enable rapid computation of parameter updates, achieving fast dynamic response while maintaining tracking reliability through the constrained optimization framework.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Adaptability or versatility

If current methods are used for tracking multiple sinusoidal components, then tracking can be performed, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-component tracking capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal tracking framework using orthogonal basis functions that can handle any number of sinusoidal components simultaneously. The same mathematical framework and algorithm structure work whether tracking one component or multiple components, eliminating the need for separate specialized algorithms for each case. This multi-functional approach increases adaptability while keeping system complexity manageable through code reuse and unified processing.

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

5Measurement precision

If current methods are used for sinusoidal tracking, then tracking can be performed, but computational load increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetracking accuracyVSAvoidcomputational energy
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the tracking problem into a parameter optimization task where only amplitude, frequency, and phase parameters need to be estimated. By changing the problem formulation from direct signal processing to parameter space optimization, the computational load is reduced while maintaining or improving accuracy. The orthogonal basis functions enable efficient computation of parameter updates through simple inner products rather than complex signal transformations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3539012B1Method and system for tracking sinusoidal wave parameters from a received signal that includes noise
Publication Date: 2025.05.14 OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LTD
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AI summary

A system for tracking selected wave parameters from a received sinusoidal wave with noise and methods for making and using the same. The method includes performing a multi-track double integral analysis of the sinusoidal wave with noise and creating time dependent outputs. These time dependent outputs may be analyzed mathematically to determine the amplitude, frequency and/or phase of the wave with reduced noise. In one embodiment, the method may employ multiple passes through double integral analysis. The method advantageously can measure output sinusoidal wave parameters with reduced noise, measurements that are close to theoretical noise reduction limits.