Integrative Software Radio Wavefront Control for Multi-Radio Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current radio frequency systems require multiple devices for different communication platforms, leading to cumbersome use, interference, and high costs, especially in harsh environments, as they are not designed for simultaneous operation of diverse communication standards.
Innovation Solution
An Integrative Software Radio (ISR) system that combines the functionalities of multiple single radio devices into a single multi-radio device, using a Programmable DC Power Manager and advanced connector configurations to mitigate nonlinear distortion and interference, enabling simultaneous Multiple Line of Sight and Beyond Line of Sight connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate radios are used for different communication platforms, then communication compatibility is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate radio devices into a single integrative software radio platform that can simultaneously support multiple communication standards and protocols, thereby reducing the number of devices while maintaining communication compatibility across different platforms
Solution Approach 2:
The integrative software radio is designed with multi-functional capabilities to handle various communication standards (satellite, cellular, terrestrial) within a single device, making the system universal and adaptable to different communication platforms without requiring separate specialized radios
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate radios are used for different communication platforms, then communication compatibility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple radio functions into a single integrated device with unified control interface, the system improves ease of operation while maintaining the ability to communicate across multiple platforms through software-configurable protocols
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple radios operate simultaneously, then communication versatility is improved, but interference increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an integrative software layer that acts as an intermediary between multiple communication interfaces and the hardware, managing signal processing and frequency allocation to prevent interference while maintaining versatility across different communication standards
Data Source
AI summary
An integrative software radio embodies a single multi-radio device including functionalities that are a superset of a plurality of individual discrete radio devices includes a radio frequency transmitter that integrates transmission capabilities of a plurality of discrete transmitters such that the radio frequency transmitter is configured to generate a first amalgamated waveform that is a combination of individual waveforms, each individual waveform corresponding to the transmission capabilities of its respective one of the plurality of discrete transmitters, wherein the transmission capabilities each of the plurality of discrete transmitters comprise operating characteristics different from one or more of the other discrete transmitters, wherein a waveform of a discrete transmitter comprises an adjustable electromagnetic wavefront and a proprietary waveform generation component; and a mission module communicatively coupled to the plurality of discrete transmitters and configured to alter the wavefront of at least one of the plurality of discrete transmitters to reduce interference among the at least one of the plurality of discrete transmitters without adjusting the proprietary waveform generation component.