Vehicle Wireless Transceiver Proximity Association
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems for large vehicles, such as airplanes and ships, are hindered by long cables that restrict mobility and are prone to corrosion and damage, leading to inefficient and unsafe communication between support personnel and crew members.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communications system comprising a first short-range transceiver mounted to the vehicle, limiting its range to close proximity, and a mobile communications device that configures for two-way communications with a second transceiver based on received signals, including information like squelch ID codes, using RFID or other short-range technologies to prevent interference from adjacent vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If long-lead cables are used to connect headsets to outlet jacks, then communication reliability is improved, but ground crew mobility is reduced and cable damage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with a wireless communication system. The headset unit communicates with the vehicle's communication system via wireless signals, eliminating the need for physical cables and outlet jacks. This substitution maintains communication reliability while completely resolving mobility restrictions and cable damage risks.
2Area of stationary object
If outlet jacks are installed in various areas of the vehicle, then communication coverage is improved, but corrosion and damage risk increases due to outdoor exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the vulnerable outlet jack infrastructure by implementing wireless communication. The vehicle's communication system transmits signals wirelessly to headset units, removing all physical connection points that are susceptible to corrosion and damage from outdoor exposure, while maintaining comprehensive communication coverage.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication is implemented without range limitation, then mobility is improved, but interference from adjacent vehicles increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by limiting the wireless communication range to close proximity of the specific vehicle. The headset unit is configured to receive signals only from its associated vehicle, creating a localized communication zone. This ensures ground crew mobility within the vehicle's immediate vicinity while preventing interference from adjacent vehicles through spatial separation of communication channels.
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AI summary
A communications system may include a first transceiver and a second transceiver both mountable to a vehicle. The first transceiver may include a range substantially limited to a close proximity of the vehicle. The communications system may also include a mobile communications device. The mobile communications device may be adapted to receive a signal from the first transceiver when within the range of the first transceiver. The signal may include information useable by the mobile communications device for configuration of the mobile communications device for two-way communications with the second transceiver.