UWB Hyper Block Configuration for Flexible Ranging

The patent implements dynamic time block structure configuration by allowing the controller to transmit ranging control messages (RCMs) that can modify the time block structure during operation. The structure transitions from a fixed pattern to a dynamic one where blocks can be added, removed, or reconfigured based on ranging requirements, enabling the system to adapt to varying operational conditions while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized control procedures.

The patent changes temporal parameters of the time block structure by allowing variable durations for ranging blocks and adjustment of block timing based on communication needs. The controller can modify parameters such as block length, interval, and synchronization timing through RCMs, enabling the system to optimize performance for different ranging scenarios without requiring a completely new structure for each case.

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the controller monitors ranging progress and communication conditions to adjust the time block structure accordingly. Based on feedback about ranging accuracy requirements and channel conditions, the controller transmits RCMs that modify block configurations, creating a closed-loop system that optimizes ranging precision while managing complexity through condition-based adjustments rather than continuous reconfiguration.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring time block structures with standardized patterns that can be quickly adjusted. The system prepares multiple configurable block templates and uses RCMs to select and modify appropriate templates in advance of actual ranging operations, reducing the computational burden during critical ranging moments while maintaining high accuracy through pre-planned structural variations.

The patent segments the time block structure into standardized hyper blocks that can be independently configured and managed. Each hyper block represents a modular unit with specific ranging and communication functions, allowing the controller to manage complexity by operating at the hyper block level rather than individual block level. This segmentation enables flexible repetition patterns while simplifying configuration through standardized modular units.

The patent creates a universal time block configuration framework where a single RCM mechanism can manage multiple hyper block patterns and ranging scenarios. The controller uses a universal set of control commands and configuration parameters that work across different hyper block arrangements, enabling flexible adaptation to various ranging requirements while maintaining ease of operation through a unified control approach rather than scenario-specific management.