Trainable Transceiver Orientation Power Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Developing a trainable transceiver that maintains a constant range and electric field strength regardless of its orientation is challenging, as existing technologies struggle to adjust antenna power effectively in response to changes in orientation.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an orientation sensor and control circuit that determines the transceiver's orientation and adjusts the antenna power accordingly, allowing the trainable transceiver to maintain consistent communication range and electric field strength across various orientations by selecting the appropriate antenna or adjusting power levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If antenna power is increased to maintain constant communication range, then communication reliability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic antenna power adjustment based on real-time orientation detection. The control circuit continuously monitors orientation sensor data and dynamically modifies antenna power levels to maintain constant communication range, replacing static high-power operation with adaptive power management that consumes energy only when necessary.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the power parameter of the antenna based on orientation conditions. When the transceiver is in orientations with reduced antenna efficiency, the control circuit increases power delivery; when orientations are optimal, power is reduced. This parameter adjustment maintains communication reliability while optimizing energy consumption across different operating conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple antennas with different orientations are used, then adaptability to various orientations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the antenna system into multiple independently controllable antenna elements with different orientations. Each antenna is optimized for specific orientation ranges, allowing the system to segment the 360-degree orientation space into manageable sectors, each handled by a dedicated antenna element.
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit implements universal selection logic that can switch between multiple antenna types based on current orientation. This multi-functional control system provides a unified interface for handling all orientation scenarios, selecting the most appropriate antenna from the available set to maintain communication across all possible transceiver orientations.
3Reliability
If real-time orientation sensing and power adjustment is implemented, then communication reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback control loop where orientation sensors continuously monitor transceiver orientation and provide real-time data to the control circuit. The control circuit processes this feedback and adjusts antenna power accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that automatically maintains optimal communication conditions without user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system performs self-adjustment based on orientation sensor input without requiring external control. The system autonomously determines when power adjustment is needed and executes the adjustment automatically, making the complex control functionality transparent to the user while maintaining simple operation.
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
The trainable transceiver ensures consistent communication range and electric field strength in all orientations, enhancing user experience and operational reliability by dynamically adjusting power based on orientation data from sensors.
Implementation Method 1
at least one orientation sensor... determine an orientation of the antenna based on data from the at least one orientation sensor
Implementation Method 2
at least one orientation sensor... determine an orientation of the antenna based on data from the at least one orientation sensor
Implementation Method 3
A trainable transceiver generally sends and/or receives wireless signals using a transmitter, receiver, and/or transceiver (e.g., using radio frequency transmissions)
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AI summary
A trainable transceiver for controlling a device includes an antenna configured to receive power from a power source, at least one orientation sensor, and a control circuit coupled to the antenna and the at least one orientation sensor. The control circuit is configured to determine an orientation of the antenna based on data from the at least one orientation sensor. The control circuit is further is configured to control the amount of power received by the antenna based on the determined orientation of the antenna. The trainable transceiver is configured to be capable of controlling the device based on at least one signal characteristic stored in memory and determined based on a signal received from an original transmitter.