Wireless Device Architecture With Matrix-Switch Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless device architectures lack flexibility and efficiency in data transmission, leading to suboptimal performance in terms of speed and sensitivity across different communication protocols and data types.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a wireless device architecture that includes a plurality of functional layers with matrix-switches and a matrix-switch controller, allowing for the creation of multiple processing routes between layer elements, enabling simultaneous data transmission across different application processors and layers, and adaptive protocol handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If a single application processor is used in traditional wireless device architecture, then device complexity is reduced, but data transmission speed and processing efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the application processor functionality into multiple independent application processors (first application processor and second application processor). Each processor handles specific data streams independently, allowing parallel processing of high-sensitivity and low-sensitivity data. This segmentation enables simultaneous data transmission through multiple processing routes, thereby increasing overall data transmission speed without requiring a single complex processor to handle all tasks sequentially.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension of parallelism by creating multiple processing routes between functional layers. Instead of a single sequential processing path, data can flow through multiple independent routes simultaneously (first processing route via first application processor, second processing route via second application processor). This dimensional expansion from single-path to multi-path architecture enables concurrent data handling and improves transmission speed.
2Productivity
If multiple processing routes are implemented for simultaneous data transmission, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the data processing system into segmented functional units: multiple application processors, multiple modems, and multiple RF front-ends. Each unit is responsible for specific processing tasks and can operate independently. This segmentation allows multiple processing routes to be established without creating a monolithic complex system, as each segment maintains relative simplicity while contributing to overall productivity through parallel operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universal functional blocks that can serve multiple purposes. For example, the matrix switch can dynamically route data between different application processors and modems based on current processing requirements. This multi-functionality allows the same hardware infrastructure to support multiple processing routes simultaneously, increasing productivity without proportionally increasing system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adaptive protocol handling is implemented across multiple application processors, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent assigns specific protocol handling capabilities to specific application processors based on local requirements. For example, the first application processor may be optimized for handling high-sensitivity protocols while the second application processor handles low-sensitivity protocols. This local specialization allows each processor to be adapted to its specific function without requiring all processors to具备 all protocol handling capabilities, thereby improving overall adaptability while controlling complexity through targeted optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary components such as the matrix switch and protocol handling layer that mediate between multiple application processors and the network. These intermediaries provide a standardized interface that abstracts the complexity of protocol adaptation, allowing individual application processors to focus on specific processing tasks while the intermediary handles protocol translation and routing. This mediation improves adaptability without requiring each processor to independently handle all protocol variations.
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AI summary
According to the presently disclosed subject matter there is provided a wireless device system-architecture and a wireless device including a plurality of functional layers each of the functional layers comprising one or more respective layer elements where the plurality of functional layers being operatively connected and ordered as a cascade of functional layers for data-transfer from one layer to its one or more adjacent functional layers. The architecture further includes one or more matrix-switches, each matrix-switch operatively connected between each two functional layers in the cascade of functional layers. A matrix-switch controller is operable to determine at least two processing routes for data-transfer from at least one layer element in one functional layer, to at least one layer element in a second functional layer, wherein each of the at least two processing routes is associated with a different application processor layer element and wherein data is being transmitted via the at least two processing routes, in the same direction, substantially at the same time.