Wireless AV Data Transmission State Machine for Multi-Device Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless AV systems face challenges in efficiently transmitting high-resolution video data due to the limitations of existing communication standards like IEEE 802.11ad and ay, which are primarily designed for 1:1 communication and struggle with efficient data transmission in multi-device scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A wireless data transmitting and receiving device system with a state machine operating method that includes initial connection establishment, data transfer, stand-by, and connection re-establishment modes, utilizing directional multi-gigabit (DMG) beacon frames, sector level sweep, and MIMO beamforming to optimize communication and channel bonding for efficient data transfer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If existing wireless communication standards (IEEE 802.11ad/ay) are directly applied to wireless AV systems, then basic communication functionality is achieved, but efficient data transmission for high-resolution video is difficult to expect

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidadaptability to wireless AV system requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies communication parameters including defining specific operation modes (initial connection establishment mode, data transfer mode, stand-by mode, connection re-establishment mode), adjusting beamforming training procedures, and optimizing connection setup parameters to suit wireless AV system requirements while maintaining compatibility with IEEE 802.11ad/ay standards

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal communication framework that can handle multiple functions within wireless AV systems, including initial connection establishment, continuous data transfer, power management through stand-by mode, and connection re-establishment, making the system adaptable to various wireless AV applications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If connection setup procedures are performed frequently to maintain connection quality, then connection reliability is improved, but transmission delay and power consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidconnection setup delay
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic connection maintenance through defined operation modes where beamforming training and connection setup are performed at specific intervals rather than continuously, reducing unnecessary overhead while maintaining connection quality through scheduled re-establishment procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic mode switching between initial connection establishment mode, data transfer mode, and connection re-establishment mode based on connection quality and operational requirements, allowing the system to adapt connection setup frequency to actual needs rather than following a fixed schedule

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If beamforming training is performed continuously to maintain directional signal quality, then signal quality is improved, but power consumption and processing overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal qualityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic beamforming training within the defined operation modes, performing sector level sweep and beamforming setup during initial connection establishment and connection re-establishment modes, while maintaining signal quality through scheduled training rather than continuous operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic adjustment of beamforming training frequency based on operational mode and connection quality requirements, performing intensive training during mode transitions and reducing training activity during stable data transfer mode to optimize power consumption while maintaining signal quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12074664B2Data transmission device and reception device in wireless AV system
Publication Date: 2024.08.27 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a data transmission device and reception device in a wireless AV system. The present specification discloses a wireless data reception device comprising: a communication unit configured to receive data relating to an image from a wireless data transmission device via a wireless channel; a display unit for outputting the image; a processor configured to execute a standby mode in which a wireless data reception device or the wireless data transmission device is deactivated, and a connection reestablishment mode in which, when the wireless data reception device and the wireless data transmission device are activated, a connection setup relating to the wireless data transmission device is performed; and a memory connected to the processor and configured to store data relating to the image according to a command of the processor.