Wireless AV RF Power Control for Changing Distance and Angle

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless AV systems face challenges in maintaining optimal RF signal performance due to unconstrained device installation, which affects RF signal strength and efficiency, particularly with high-capacity data transmission.

Innovation Solution

A device and method for adaptively controlling RF transmit power based on location information and RF reception sensitivity, adjusting power levels dynamically to maintain optimal signal strength and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If RF transmit power is increased to maintain signal quality over distance, then signal coverage is improved, but power consumption increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic RF transmit power control by continuously monitoring location information between transmitting and receiving devices, and adjusting power levels in real-time based on changing distances and environmental conditions, rather than using fixed power levels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system establishes a feedback loop where the receiving device measures RF signal strength and transmits this information back to the transmitting device, which then adjusts its transmit power accordingly to maintain optimal signal quality while minimizing power consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If devices are deployed without constraints to increase installation flexibility, then ease of installation is improved, but RF signal performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation flexibilityVSAvoidRF signal performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically compensates for suboptimal installation positions by having devices self-adjust their RF transmit power based on their actual location and signal conditions, eliminating the need for precise manual positioning during installation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the RF transmit power parameter dynamically based on location information and signal conditions, allowing the system to adapt to various installation configurations and maintain performance despite unconstrained device placement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables efficient power consumption and improved RF signal performance in wireless AV systems by optimizing RF transmit power according to device location and reception sensitivity, even with changing distances and angles.

Implementation Method 1

the location information collector may transmit a reference signal for collecting the location information to the wireless data receiving device, and the location information collector may collect the location information of the wireless data receiving device based on a frequency that is changed due to a Doppler effect when the reference signal is reflected from the wireless data receiving device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDoppler effect: Doppler Effect

Data Source

PatentEP3998807B1Apparatus and method for adaptively controlling RF transmission power in wireless AV system
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for adaptively controlling RF transmission power in a wireless AV system. Disclosed is an apparatus for controlling RF transmission power, comprising: a control unit for setting RF transmission power on the basis of position information about a wireless data reception device; and a wireless communication unit for transmitting a wireless AV signal to the wireless data reception device at the set RF transmission power, adjusting the set RF transmission power on the basis of the RF reception sensitivity of the wireless data reception device, and transmitting the wireless AV signal to the wireless data reception device at the adjusted RF transmission power. A wireless AV signal is transmitted at optimal RF transmission power even when a position, such as that relating to a distance and an angle, between devices is changed, and thus a wireless AV system for increasing power consumption efficiency can be implemented.