Multimode Wireless Link Visualization for Contested Environments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies are limited in visualizing wireless link parameters in simulated and real-world environments, particularly in contested environments, with insufficient information clarity and complexity in conveying connectivity status, frequencies, signal direction, and terrain blockage, affecting mission planning and system evaluation.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for multimode visualization of wireless link parameters, including graphics generation to display network nodes, wireless links, and performance metrics, such as reception status, jamming, and low probability of interception, with interactive text displays and multiple presentation modes, allowing users to toggle between different visualization modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple wireless link parameters are visualized simultaneously, then information completeness is improved, but display clarity and ease of interpretation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments wireless link parameters into distinct visual categories (connectivity status, signal strength, interference levels, terrain blockage) and presents them in separate visual layers or panels. This allows comprehensive information display while maintaining clarity by enabling users to focus on specific parameter groups without overwhelming visual clutter.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs multi-dimensional visualization techniques, including spatial representation of wireless links in 3D environment, color-coded parameter indicators, and layered display modes. By adding dimensional aspects (spatial, chromatic, hierarchical), the system conveys multiple parameters simultaneously without compromising interpretability.
2Measurement precision
If detailed link parameters are displayed, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal graphics generator that handles multiple parameter types (connectivity, signal strength, interference, terrain) through a single integrated system. This multi-functional approach maintains measurement precision across all parameters while avoiding the complexity of separate specialized systems for each parameter type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts parameter display based on operational context, prioritizing critical parameters and adjusting detail levels. Less critical parameters are displayed at reduced detail or aggregated forms, maintaining measurement precision where needed while reducing overall visual complexity through adaptive parameter presentation.
3Reliability
If real-time wireless link monitoring is implemented, then reliability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic sampling and updating of wireless link parameters rather than continuous real-time monitoring. The system updates visualizations at optimized intervals based on link stability and criticality, maintaining reliable monitoring capability while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring approaches.
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AI summary
A system and method for multimode graphic visualization of wireless link parameters is disclosed. In embodiments, the system receives sensed or simulated network performance data relevant to wireless link connections (e.g., communications, navigation, ranging) between network nodes or platforms. The system derives from the network performance data link performance parameters for each wireless link between a first platform or node and other platforms of the network, e.g., bandwidths, waveform types, success/failure indicators, link non-reception or jamming statuses, low probability of intercept (LPI) signal detection/interception statuses, and negative link margins. The system generates graphic visualizations of the network nodes, the wireless links therebetween, and selected performance parameters for each link in one or more selectable performance modes for presentation to a user/operator via a display system; the user/operator may control the presentation mode or displayed elements via control input.