Wireless Golf Course Communication System with Segmented Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless golf course communication systems are costly and underutilized due to limited access and isolation, restricting both infrastructure and subscriber communications, leading to a low return on investment.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a local area network with multiple wireless access points supporting both golf course infrastructure and subscriber communications using protocols like 802.11(a), (b), or (g), allowing flexible resource allocation between infrastructure and subscriber needs, enabling Internet access for authorized subscribers without requiring significant upgrades.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless communication resources are dedicated exclusively to golf course infrastructure communications with authorized access control, then system security and reliability are improved, but system versatility and return on investment are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication system is segmented into two distinct operational modes: an infrastructure communication mode for golf course operations with authorized access control, and a subscriber communication mode for general wireless access. This segmentation allows each mode to operate independently with its own security and access protocols, resolving the contradiction between security and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically allocates wireless communication resources between infrastructure and subscriber communications based on operational needs. The base station can switch between serving authorized infrastructure devices and providing open subscriber access, allowing the system to adapt its behavior to maximize both security when needed and versatility when resources are available.
2Reliability
If wireless communication resources are dedicated to golf course infrastructure communications only, then system integrity is maintained, but resource utilization and productivity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication system is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves both as a dedicated infrastructure communication network for golf course operations and as a general-purpose wireless network for subscriber access. This multi-functionality allows the same physical resources (base stations, frequency spectrum) to be utilized for both purposes, improving productivity without compromising integrity through proper mode management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous useful action by ensuring that when infrastructure communication needs are not present, the wireless resources continue to serve subscriber communications. This prevents resource idle time and ensures continuous productivity, while the infrastructure function can be reactivated whenever needed without system reconfiguration.
3Reliability
If a specialized transceiver system is implemented for golf course communications, then access control and data integrity are improved, but system complexity and cost are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The base station acts as an intermediary that manages two different communication protocols and access methods. It mediates between the authorized infrastructure communication mode with specialized transceivers and the open subscriber mode using standard wireless protocols. This intermediary approach allows data integrity to be maintained for infrastructure communications while reducing overall system complexity by using standard protocols for subscriber access.
Data Source
AI summary
A golf course (10) having a plurality of wireless access points (18) disposed within or near the outer periphery (11) of that golf course can offer communications regarding golf course infrastructure information as well as supporting subscriber communications of various kinds. Such communications can comprise, for example, data packet communications. Pursuant to one embodiment the subscriber communications can include Internet access.