WiFi Receiver Sensitivity Adjustment for Channel Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

WiFi channel interference in environments with multiple electronic devices accessing the same or adjacent channels leads to significant damage in data transmission performance, affecting network performance and user internet experience.

Innovation Solution

A method that adjusts the receiving sensitivity of electronic devices based on obtained network parameters, such as transmission success rate and clear channel assessment values, to optimize network performance and mitigate interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple electronic devices work in the same or adjacent WiFi channels, then the WiFi network can support more users and applications, but channel interference occurs which seriously damages data transmission performance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of users supportedVSAvoiddata transmission performance
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of receiver sensitivity based on real-time channel environment detection. The system continuously monitors channel conditions and adapts the receiver sensitivity threshold dynamically, allowing the WiFi device to optimize its reception capabilities according to the current interference level, thus maintaining reliable data transmission while supporting multiple users in the same or adjacent channels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the receiver sensitivity parameter based on detected channel conditions. By adjusting the sensitivity threshold according to the channel environment, the system can differentiate between relevant signals and interference, thereby maintaining high data transmission performance even when multiple devices operate in the same or adjacent WiFi channels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If receiver sensitivity is increased to improve data reception, then more weak signals can be detected, but channel interference from other devices causes more false detections and reduces transmission success rate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal detection capabilityVSAvoidchannel interference impact
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent dynamically adjusts the receiver sensitivity parameter based on real-time channel condition assessment. When channel interference is detected, the system modifies the sensitivity threshold to an optimal value that balances signal detection capability with interference rejection, preventing both missed detections and false detections

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism that continuously monitors channel conditions and transmission success rates. Based on this feedback, the receiver sensitivity is automatically adjusted to optimal levels, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to changing channel environments and maintains reliable communication despite interference from other devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3962150B1Method for solving WIFI channel interference and related product
Publication Date: 2023.11.22 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A wireless fidelity (WiFi) channel interference resolution method and related products are provided. The method is performed by a first device. The network parameters of the first device are obtained through the first device. The first receiving sensitivity value for the first device to receive the wireless network signal is determined according to the network parameters. The receiving sensitivity for the first device to receive the wireless network signal is adjusted to the first receiving sensitivity value. As such, network performance of the first device and Internet experience of users in an environment with channel interference can be improved, by adjusting the receiving sensitivity of the first device.