UWB Automation Controller for Coverage Dead-Zone Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in accurately determining and mitigating coverage dead zones in environments using UWB positioning, particularly for voice-over-IP calls, cellular calls, and digital media streaming, due to signal interference and orientation changes.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a UWB automation experiences controller that utilizes UWB radios and tags to determine precise locations and orientations of devices and users, combined with sensor data, to identify and manage coverage dead zones by switching communication methods and adjusting media playback accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If UWB radios are used for precise positioning and location tracking, then positioning accuracy is improved, but coverage dead zones occur due to signal interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces Wi-Fi and cellular communication systems as intermediary backup channels when UWB signals experience dead zones. The system automatically switches to these alternative communication methods to maintain continuous connectivity and voice call functionality, thereby resolving the contradiction between achieving precise UWB positioning and maintaining reliable coverage without dead zones.
2Reliability
If multiple communication methods are implemented for redundancy, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching between different communication methods (UWB, Wi-Fi, cellular) based on real-time signal conditions. The system automatically selects the most appropriate communication channel, adjusting its behavior dynamically rather than maintaining all systems at full complexity simultaneously. This dynamic approach maintains reliability while managing device complexity through context-aware resource allocation.
3Ease of operation
If automated switching between communication methods is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service automated switching logic that monitors signal conditions and autonomously selects the appropriate communication method without requiring user intervention. The system evaluates UWB, Wi-Fi, and cellular signal quality in real-time and automatically transitions between them, providing ease of operation through seamless handoff while managing complexity through algorithmic self-management rather than manual 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
Enhances wireless and digital experiences in smart environments by accurately detecting and adapting to coverage dead zones, ensuring seamless communication and media playback despite signal fluctuations.
Implementation Method 1
provides for applications using relative distance between entities. Notably, UWB utilizes double-sided, two-way ranging between devices and provides for highly precise positioning, within 10 cm of ranging accuracy in as little as three degrees of precision through time-of-flight (ToF) and angle-of-arrival (AoA) measurements
Implementation Method 2
provides for applications using relative distance between entities. Notably, UWB utilizes double-sided, two-way ranging between devices and provides for highly precise positioning, within 10 cm of ranging accuracy in as little as three degrees of precision through time-of-flight (ToF) and angle-of-arrival (AoA) measurements
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AI summary
In aspects of UWB automation experiences controller, a system includes ultra-wideband (UWB) radios associated with respective devices in an environment. An automation controller receives UWB ranging data from the UWB radios, and can monitor locations of the respective devices in the environment based on the UWB ranging data received from the UWB radios. The automation controller can determine a location change of a device in the environment, and update an automation experience in the environment based on the location change of the device in the environment. A computing device can implement the automation controller to monitor interactions with the respective devices, and monitor the locations of the respective devices in the environment. The automation controller can update an automation experience in the environment based on an interaction and the locations of the respective devices in the environment.