Dynamic Wi-Fi Power Adjustment for Dual-Mode Wireless Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

Dual-mode wireless communication apparatuses face interference between WiMAX and Wi-Fi systems due to close frequency bands, leading to reduced Wi-Fi output power, which limits service coverage while attempting to maintain communication quality.

Innovation Solution

An electronic apparatus with a signal detection module and power adjustment module that dynamically adjusts Wi-Fi output power based on the received signal quality of the WiMAX system, using signal-to-noise ratio and signal strength thresholds to determine optimal power settings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the output power of the Wi-Fi system is increased to enlarge service coverage, then the WLAN service coverage area is improved, but the interference with WiMAX downlink signal quality increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveWLAN service coverage areaVSAvoidInterference with WiMAX downlink signal
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic power adjustment by continuously monitoring WiMAX downlink signal quality (CINR) and adaptively changing Wi-Fi output power levels. The system transitions from static power settings to dynamic control, adjusting power in real-time based on received signal conditions to balance coverage area and interference mitigation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the WiMAX downlink signal quality (CINR) is continuously monitored and fed back to control the Wi-Fi output power. When CINR exceeds a threshold, the system increases Wi-Fi power to expand coverage; when CINR falls below the threshold, power is reduced to protect WiMAX signal quality, creating a closed-loop control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Object-affected harmful factors

If the output power of the Wi-Fi system is reduced to minimize interference with WiMAX, then the WiMAX downlink signal quality is improved, but the WLAN service coverage area is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveInterference with WiMAX downlink signalVSAvoidWLAN service coverage area
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts Wi-Fi output power based on real-time WiMAX signal conditions rather than using fixed low power settings. By monitoring CINR and adapting power levels accordingly, the system can temporarily increase coverage when WiMAX conditions permit, maximizing WLAN performance without permanently compromising WiMAX quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the power output parameter of the Wi-Fi system based on the CINR parameter of the WiMAX downlink signal. By establishing a relationship between these two parameters and using threshold-based control, the system optimizes the power parameter to achieve the desired balance between coverage area and interference reduction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If fixed maximum power is set for Wi-Fi to ensure WiMAX stability, then the WiMAX downlink signal stability is improved, but the WLAN service coverage and data rate are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveWiMAX downlink signal stabilityVSAvoidWLAN service data rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces fixed power settings with dynamic power adjustment that responds to changing WiMAX signal conditions. This allows the Wi-Fi system to operate at higher data rates when WiMAX conditions are good (high CINR) while maintaining stability when conditions deteriorate, thereby improving overall WLAN productivity without compromising WiMAX stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses parameter changes in Wi-Fi output power based on CINR threshold comparisons to optimize WLAN productivity. By adjusting the power parameter dynamically rather than fixing it, the system can achieve higher data rates during periods of good WiMAX signal quality while maintaining stability requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9107170B2Electronic apparatus and power adjustment method thereof
Publication Date: 2015.08.11 HTC CORP
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AI summary

An electronic apparatus and a method thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a signal detection module and a power adjustment module. The signal detection module detects a received signal quality of a first wireless communication system. The power adjustment module is coupled to the signal detection module, and adjusts an output power in a second wireless communication system according to the received signal quality, so as to enlarge service coverage of the electronic apparatus in the second wireless communication system.