Wireless transmission system and a method thereof

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication technologies struggle to meet quality of service (QoS) requirements when connecting a computer system to both the Internet and a docking station simultaneously, often necessitating additional wireless transmission systems, which increase manufacturing costs and complexity.

Innovation Solution

A wireless transmission system comprising a control unit, two transmission units, switches, and RF ends, where the control unit manages and distributes streams between the first and second transmission units, allowing simultaneous connection to the Internet and expansion devices like docking stations, while managing bandwidth and avoiding signal interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a computer system uses a single wireless transmission system to connect to both the Internet and a docking station, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but the system cannot meet QoS requirements when connecting to both simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidQoS requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless transmission system is segmented into multiple transmission units (first transmission unit and second transmission unit), each capable of independent operation. The control unit divides and distributes data streams to different transmission units based on connection requirements, allowing simultaneous Internet and docking station connections with QoS guarantees while using a single integrated system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically allocates transmission resources through the control unit, which can determine connection states and distribute streams in real-time. The plurality of switches enables dynamic routing of data flows between different RF ends and transmission units based on current QoS requirements and connection status.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a computer system includes an additional wireless transmission system to meet QoS requirements, then QoS is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveQoS requirementVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless transmission system is designed with multi-functionality, where a single system can perform multiple roles through its multiple transmission units and RF ends. The system can simultaneously function as an Internet connection interface and a docking station interface, eliminating the need for separate wireless transmission systems while maintaining QoS capabilities.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges Internet communication functions and docking station communication functions into a single wireless transmission system. The control unit coordinates multiple transmission units and RF ends to handle different connection types simultaneously, combining what would traditionally require separate systems into one integrated solution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Device complexity

If a wireless transmission system uses time controller to manage connections, then only one network communication module is needed, but the system cannot connect to both Internet and docking station simultaneously with required QoS

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of network communication modulesVSAvoidQoS requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the transmission function into multiple parallel transmission units, each capable of handling different connection types simultaneously. This eliminates the need for time-division multiplexing while maintaining a single network communication module, as each transmission unit operates independently but is coordinated by the control unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables continuous simultaneous operation for both Internet and docking station connections through multiple transmission units working in parallel. The control unit ensures continuous QoS compliance by dynamically managing stream distribution across the transmission units without requiring time-based switching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentEP2182651B1Wireless transmission system and a method thereof
Publication Date: 2016.11.23 ACER INC
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AI summary

A wireless transmission system and a method thereof are disclosed. The wireless transmission system comprises a control unit, a first transmission unit, a second transmission unit, a plurality of switches, and a plurality of RF ends. The first transmission unit comprises a first transceiver module and a first MAC module. The second transmission unit comprises a second transceiver module and a second MAC module. The plurality of RF ends is capable of providing a plurality of streams for transmitting a wireless signal. The control unit is provided for controlling the plurality of switches to connect the first transmission unit and the second transmission unit respectively with the plurality of RF ends to distribute the plurality of streams, and controlling the first transceiver module and the second transceiver module to manage the plurality of streams.