Wireless Device Mixing Coefficient Data for Processing Mode Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methodologies for processing 5G wireless communications lack established frameworks, and existing hardware platforms require customized signal processing methods, leading to inefficiencies and inflexibility.

Innovation Solution

A computing system that mixes input data with coefficient data specific to wireless protocols, allowing for flexible processing of 5G wireless communications without the need for pre-defined hardware configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If customized signal processing methods are implemented for each hardware platform, then processing reliability is improved, but device complexity and development time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing reliabilityVSAvoidhardware configuration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal hardware platform that can process multiple wireless communication standards (5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) through a single unified architecture. The system uses a common set of hardware components (FPGA, DSP, memory) that can be configured via software to handle different protocols, eliminating the need for separate customized hardware designs for each standard while maintaining processing reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs dynamic reconfiguration capabilities where the hardware platform can adapt its processing parameters and algorithms in real-time based on the required communication standard. The FPGA and DSP components can be dynamically programmed to switch between different signal processing modes, allowing the same hardware to optimize its behavior for each specific protocol without requiring physical reconfiguration

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If hardware-specific customized designs are used, then processing precision is improved, but adaptability to new standards deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesignal processing precisionVSAvoidstandard adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent pre-configures the hardware platform with multiple standardized processing modules and algorithms that are ready to be activated based on the required standard. The system includes pre-developed signal processing pipelines for various protocols (5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi) that can be quickly instantiated without requiring new hardware design or extensive reconfiguration, thus maintaining precision while enabling rapid adaptation to new standards

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system maintains signal processing precision by allowing dynamic adjustment of processing parameters (such as filter coefficients, sampling rates, and algorithmic constants) based on the active communication standard. The underlying hardware architecture remains constant, but the operational parameters are changed through software configuration to optimize performance for each specific protocol while preserving adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If multiple hardware platforms are deployed for different standards, then standard-specific performance is improved, but system complexity and power consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestandard-specific performanceVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent consolidates multiple standard-specific processing functions into a single multi-functional hardware platform. The system uses a unified set of power-efficient components (FPGA, DSP, memory hierarchy) that can handle 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth protocols sequentially or concurrently through software configuration, eliminating the need for multiple separate hardware platforms and reducing overall power consumption while maintaining standard-specific performance optimization

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12237918B2Wireless devices and systems including examples of mixing coefficient data specific to a processing mode selection

Publication Date: 2025.02.25 MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC

AI summary

Examples described herein include systems and methods which include wireless devices and systems with examples of mixing input data with coefficient data specific to a processing mode selection. For example, a computing system with processing units may mix the input data for a transmission in a radio frequency (RF) wireless domain with the coefficient data to generate output data that is representative of the transmission being processed according to a specific processing mode selection. The processing mode selection may include a single processing mode, a multi-processing mode, or a full processing mode. The processing mode selection may be associated with an aspect of a wireless protocol. Examples of systems and methods described herein may facilitate the processing of data for 5G wireless communications in a power-efficient and time-efficient manner.