UWB Anchor Clustering for Spatially Reused Ranging Rounds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing UWB communication systems face challenges in optimizing anchor role allocation and cluster configuration, leading to inefficient use of time resources.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for identifying two-way ranging values to configure clusters with initiator and responder anchors, and allocate ranging rounds to these clusters, optimizing anchor roles and spatially reusing time resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional anchor role allocation and cluster configuration methods are used in UWB communication, then the system structure is simple, but the time resource utilization efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the UWB communication system into multiple clusters, where each cluster contains initiator anchors and responder anchors. This segmentation allows parallel processing of ranging operations across different clusters, thereby improving time resource utilization efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through modular cluster structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic anchor role allocation where anchors can switch between initiator and responder roles based on cluster configuration and ranging requirements. This dynamic role assignment optimizes time resource usage by allowing flexible adaptation to different communication scenarios while the system manages the complexity through standardized role transition protocols.
2Productivity
If multiple clusters are configured with optimal anchor role allocation, then the resource use efficiency increases through spatial reuse, but the configuration and allocation process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the network into multiple independent clusters that can be configured and managed separately. Each cluster operates with its own initiator and responder anchors, enabling spatial reuse of time resources across clusters while simplifying the overall configuration process through modular, independent cluster units.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces spatial dimensionality by configuring multiple clusters in different spatial locations. This allows the same time resources to be reused across different spatial dimensions (clusters), thereby improving resource use efficiency. The system manages configuration complexity by treating each spatial cluster as an independent unit with standardized initialization procedures.
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
This approach allows for optimal anchor role allocation and cluster configuration, enhancing the efficiency of resource use by spatially reusing time resources in UWB communication.
Implementation Method 1
identifying two-way ranging (TWR) values for a plurality of anchors
Data Source
AI summary
An operation method of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise the steps of: identifying two-way ranging (TWR) values for multiple anchors; configuring a first cluster including a first initiator anchor and first responder anchors on the basis of the TWR values; configuring a second cluster including a second initiator anchor and second responder anchors on the basis of the TWR values; and allocating a ranging round to each of the first cluster and the second cluster.