Reconfigurable Wireless Algorithm Hardware Using Crossbar Operator Units

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for implementing wireless communication algorithms fail to balance flexibility and power consumption, with pure hardware implementations lacking flexibility and pure software implementations leading to high power consumption and low speed.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method utilizing a central processing unit, crossbar switch, and operator units to dynamically configure combined operator units for data processing, enabling hardware-based algorithms with flexible resource allocation and reduced power consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If pure hardware implementation is used for wireless communication algorithms, then processing speed is improved, but flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing speedVSAvoidflexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the algorithm implementation into multiple operator units, each handling specific operations. These units can be independently configured and combined through a crossbar switch, enabling both hardware-level processing speed and software-level flexibility by dynamically reconfiguring the segmented units for different algorithms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic reconfigurability where operator units can be dynamically connected and disconnected via crossbar switches based on the specific algorithm requirements. This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt to different wireless communication algorithms while maintaining hardware-based processing speed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If pure software implementation is used for wireless communication algorithms, then flexibility is improved, but power consumption increases and speed decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces pure software execution with a hardware-based reconfigurable architecture. Operator units implemented in hardware perform data processing operations, significantly reducing power consumption compared to software execution while maintaining flexibility through dynamic configuration of the hardware units via crossbar switches.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If pure software implementation is used for wireless communication algorithms, then flexibility is improved, but processing speed deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidprocessing speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes software-based processing with hardware-based operator units that execute algorithms at hardware speeds. The crossbar switch enables flexible routing of data between operator units, achieving both high processing speed and adaptability for different wireless communication algorithms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP4727199A1Method and apparatus for implementing wireless communication algorithm, and computer-readable medium

Publication Date: 2026.04.15 SANECHIPS TECH CO LTD

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AI summary

Provided in the present application are a method and apparatus for implementing a wireless communication algorithm, and a computer-readable medium. The apparatus for implementing a wireless communication algorithm comprises: an algorithm implementation module, the algorithm implementation module comprising a central processing unit, a crossbar switch and operator units. The operator units implement a corresponding data processing algorithm by means of hardware. The central processing unit is configured to: read microcode configuration information corresponding to the wireless communication algorithm, the microcode configuration information comprising hardware connection configuration information and hardware unit configuration information; according to the hardware connection configuration information, control the crossbar switch to connect the operator units into a combined operator unit; and, according to the hardware unit configuration information, configure the operator units in the combined operator unit, such that the combined operator unit can implement the corresponding data processing algorithm. The combined operator unit is configured to, according to the configuration of the combined operator unit, acquire data to be processed and perform corresponding data processing to obtain output data.