Wireless Messaging With Ionospheric Refraction for Low Latency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face challenges in achieving low latency for message transmission, particularly in scenarios where consumers demand real-time or near-instantaneous communication, such as in high-frequency trading, due to factors like propagation through the ionosphere and varying electron densities affecting transmission time.
Innovation Solution
The technology determines transmission parameters including frequency, modulation type, power level, and bit rate to minimize latency while adhering to predefined channel bandwidths, using encoding techniques to reduce message size and propagation latency, and employing ionospheric refraction for long-distance communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If messages are transmitted through traditional communication networks with multiple routing nodes and continents, then message delivery can reach distant destinations, but message latency increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces ionospheric refraction as an intermediary mechanism to enable long-distance message transmission. By utilizing the ionosphere as a natural reflector, messages can bounce off ionospheric layers to reach distant destinations without traversing through multiple ground-based routing nodes and continents, thereby significantly reducing message latency while maintaining long communication distance.
2Productivity
If transmission parameters are optimized for high data throughput with better bandwidth allocation and higher order modulation, then data consumption capacity increases, but message latency may increase due to complex processing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts transmission parameters including frequency selection, modulation type, power level, and bit rate based on real-time channel conditions and latency requirements. By optimizing these parameters specifically for low-latency applications rather than maximizing data throughput, the system achieves minimal message latency while adapting to varying channel bandwidths and ionospheric conditions.
3Reliability
If messages are encoded with better encryption and channel coding techniques, then message security and reliability improve, but message size increases causing higher latency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies selective encoding strategies where minimal necessary encoding is used for low-latency messages. Instead of applying full encryption and comprehensive channel coding to all messages, the system uses partial encoding only when absolutely necessary for security or reliability, thereby minimizing the increase in message size and associated latency while still providing adequate protection for critical communications.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach significantly reduces message latency, making it suitable for applications like high-frequency trading by ensuring messages are transmitted with minimal delay, thereby enhancing competitive advantage and revenue potential.
Implementation Method 1
employing ionospheric refraction for long-distance communication
Data Source
AI summary
Technology for wireless transmission of messages to remote receiving devices is disclosed. The technology includes receiving a message for transmission, determining transmission parameters for transmission of the message, and transmitting the message to a remote receiving device according to the determined transmission parameters. The technology may also include encoding the message to effect message latency and may be employed for message transmission via the ionosphere or other atmospheric layer at frequencies in the Medium Frequency (MF), High Frequency (HF), or Very High Frequency (VHF) spectrum. Further, the disclosed technology may be employed for message transmission to effect low latency financial transaction execution, such as high speed high frequency trading.