Wireless Communication Parameter Adaptation for Interference Mitigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communication devices face significant interference from other electronic devices operating on the same or similar radio frequency bands, leading to degraded network transmission and reception, especially in environments with high electromagnetic interference.
Innovation Solution
Implementing adaptive wireless communication parameters that adjust based on detected interference levels, such as reducing data frame sizes, altering transmission rates, and switching between different communication protocols like EDCA, to optimize data transmission in noisy environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wireless devices transmit data at high data rates using standard protocols, then network bandwidth and speed are improved, but communication reliability deteriorates in environments with electromagnetic interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of wireless communication parameters including data rate, frame size, and protocol selection based on real-time detection of interference conditions. The system transitions from static protocol operation to dynamic parameter adaptation, changing transmission characteristics in response to detected electromagnetic interference to maintain both high bandwidth and reliable communication
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes multiple communication parameters simultaneously including reducing frame size, lowering data rate, and switching protocols when interference is detected. This multi-parameter adjustment approach allows the system to adapt to interference conditions while maintaining optimal network performance and reliability
2Productivity
If larger frame sizes are used to increase data throughput, then network efficiency is improved, but susceptibility to interference worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts frame size based on detected interference conditions. When electromagnetic interference is detected, the system reduces frame size to minimize the time window for interference to corrupt data, while maintaining larger frame sizes during low-interference periods to maximize throughput efficiency
3Reliability
If wireless communication operates in noisy environments, then network coverage is maintained, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system adjusts transmission parameters including data rate and frame size to optimize power efficiency in noisy environments. By adapting these parameters based on interference detection, the system maintains network coverage and communication reliability while reducing unnecessary power consumption that would result from attempting to maintain high-speed transmission in hostile electromagnetic conditions
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AI summary
Methods, apparatuses, and embodiments related to wireless communication in an environment with electromagnetic interference. In some embodiments, during an initial interconnection setup between a transmitting wireless local area network (WLAN) and a receiving WLAN device, and a first frame or packet is wirelessly transmitted or received by the wireless device. An electromagnetic signal from nearby devices that interferes with wireless transmission is detected. Based on the detection of the wireless transmission interference, the wireless communication parameter is changed to increase communication throughput, and a second frame or packet is wirelessly transmitted or received.