Wireless Device Frequency Control via Modular Antenna Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless devices struggle to monitor radio waves across a wide band, leading to limited functionality and potential interference with existing wireless systems, and face issues with phase differences and signal leakage due to high-frequency signal handling and module configuration.
Innovation Solution
A wireless device comprising multiple transmission/reception units and a controller that allows for individual frequency control of each unit, enabling flexible configuration and reduced interference by using connectors for signal delivery and phase correction, allowing for wide-band radio wave monitoring and stable operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a whole array antenna is configured with a module including a radome, an antenna, and a transmission/reception circuit, then the antenna structure is simplified and assembly is easier, but the device can only perform transmission or simultaneous reception of signals of the same frequency, limiting wide-band monitoring capability
Solution Approach 1:
The array antenna is divided into multiple independent transmission/reception modules, each capable of operating at different frequencies. Each module includes its own transmission/reception circuit and antenna element, allowing independent frequency control. This segmentation enables the system to monitor wide bands by assigning different frequency ranges to different modules while maintaining easy modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Each transmission/reception module is designed with multi-functionality to handle both transmission and reception operations across different frequency bands. The modules can be configured to perform various functions including wide-band monitoring, targeted frequency analysis, and simultaneous multi-frequency operations, making the overall system versatile while maintaining the simplicity of modular construction.
2Ease of manufacture
If high-frequency signals are handled in modular configurations, then the system is easier to assemble and maintain, but phase differences and signal leakage occur, reducing system reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements phase synchronization mechanisms that adjust the phase of high-frequency signals across different modules to maintain equipotential conditions. By using reference clocks and phase correction circuits in each module, the system compensates for phase differences introduced by modular construction, ensuring coherent signal combination and reducing signal leakage while preserving the benefits of modular assembly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple transmission/reception modules are used to enable wide-band monitoring, then frequency coverage is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple transmission/reception modules into a unified array antenna system with centralized control. The modules share common structural support, power supply, and control interfaces, reducing overall system complexity despite the increased number of functional units. The modular design allows for scalable configuration where modules can be added or removed based on required frequency coverage without redesigning the entire system.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, a wireless device includes a plurality of transmission/reception units and a controller. The each of the plurality of transmission/reception units includes an antenna and is configured to transmit/receive a wireless signal by the antenna. The controller individually controls a frequency of the wireless signal transmitted/received by each of the plurality of transmission/reception units.