Trainable Transceiver Antenna Array Beam Steering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Developing a trainable transceiver that effectively communicates with fixed or mobile devices using variable beam patterns and location/position information to enhance communication reliability and range is challenging.
Innovation Solution
A trainable transceiver equipped with an antenna array and location sensors, controlled by a circuit that determines the communication path and directs transmissions based on the location of both the transceiver and the device, using techniques such as beamforming and mechanical steering to optimize signal direction and strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a trainable transceiver uses fixed transmission directions, then the device complexity is reduced, but the communication reliability deteriorates due to inability to adapt to varying device locations
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver implements dynamic transmission direction adjustment by determining the location of the target device and calculating the appropriate antenna heading to direct signals toward the device, transforming a static system into an adaptive one that responds to changing environmental conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses location sensors to continuously monitor the positions of both the transceiver and target device, feeds this information back to the control circuit, which then adjusts the antenna heading accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that enhances communication reliability
2Productivity
If the transceiver uses location-based directional control, then the communication range is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to automated location determination and beam direction control
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver system performs self-service by automatically determining its own location using integrated location sensors, calculating the communication path to the target device, and adjusting its beam direction without requiring manual intervention, thereby extending communication range while maintaining ease of operation through automation
3Loss of energy
If the transceiver uses variable beam patterns directed at specific locations, then the loss of signal is reduced, but the device complexity increases due to antenna array control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna array implements local quality by concentrating signal energy in specific directional beams toward the target device's location rather than radiating uniformly in all directions, thereby reducing signal loss in the desired direction while managing complexity through focused control
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
Improves communication reliability and range by accurately directing signals towards the intended device, increasing the chances of successful transmission and enhancing communication performance in various scenarios, including fixed and mobile applications.
Implementation Method 1
using techniques such as beamforming and mechanical steering to optimize signal direction and strength
Data Source
AI summary
A trainable transceiver for controlling a device includes an antenna array, at least one location sensor or connection to a location sensor, and a control circuit. The antenna array includes at least two antennas and is configured to direct a transmission. The control circuit is coupled to the antenna array and the at least one location sensor. The control circuit is configured to control the antenna array to direct the transmission along an antenna heading corresponding to a communication path between the trainable transceiver and the device, and wherein the control circuit is configured to determine the communication path based on (A) a location of the trainable transceiver determined by the control circuit based on information from the at least one location sensor and (B) a location of the device determined by the control circuit.