Wireless Camera Link Using Split Protocols for Stable Video

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Solution Overview

Problem

Camera systems with wired connections face limitations in installation flexibility due to cable entanglement and layout restrictions, requiring additional personnel for cable management, which hinders user convenience.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a camera system with wireless communication functions for both the camera and signal processing device, allowing for wireless connections between the camera and signal processing unit, utilizing different wireless communication protocols for main line video and secondary signals to enhance installation freedom and reduce interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If wired connection is used between camera and signal processing device, then stable communication is achieved, but installation flexibility is reduced due to cable entanglement and layout restrictions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication stabilityVSAvoidinstallation flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. The camera and signal processing device communicate via wireless signals instead of physical cables, eliminating cable entanglement and layout restrictions while maintaining communication stability through protocol design and error correction mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If wired connection is used between camera and signal processing device, then reliable data transmission is ensured, but additional personnel are required for cable management

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission reliabilityVSAvoidoperational convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the need for manual cable management by replacing the mechanical connection system with wireless communication. This removes the requirement for additional personnel dedicated to cable handling and setup, while maintaining data transmission reliability through robust wireless protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If wireless communication is implemented for camera system, then installation freedom is improved, but communication stability may be reduced due to interference

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation freedomVSAvoidcommunication stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the communication into different types: main line video communication and secondary signal communication. Each type uses appropriate wireless protocols and frequency bands, allowing optimization for stability in each segment while maintaining overall installation freedom.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a signal processing device as an intermediary that receives, processes, and relays communications between the camera and other system components. This intermediary manages wireless communication stability through error correction, signal processing, and protocol management while preserving installation flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12598376B2Camera system, communication method, signal processing device, and camera for communicating via different types of wireless communication

Publication Date: 2026.04.07 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

A camera system according to the present disclosure includes a camera having a wireless communication function and configured to capture a video, and a signal processing device having a wireless communication function and configured to perform signal processing related to the video captured by the camera, and the camera and the signal processing device are wirelessly connected.