Wireless Communication Module Integrating MCU and Memory for Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of affordable, self-contained communication modules with processors for wireless communication in home and office automation systems, which limits the use of wireless connectivity in less demanding systems with lower transmission speeds and data volumes, and hinders the development of user applications.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication module with a central processor unit, memory for operational system control code, and user-defined applicational control code, integrated into a single memory block, enabling the creation of a generic, low-cost communication platform for home and office automation, facilitating quick application development and adaptation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If specialized circuits or modules with processors are used for wireless communication, then communication functionality and reliability are improved, but device cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication functionalityVSAvoidmodule structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the processor, memory for operational system control code, and memory for user-defined applicational control code into a single integrated module. This merging of components that were traditionally separate (specialized communication module + processor + memory) creates a self-contained unit that provides both communication functionality and processing capability without requiring additional external components, thereby improving reliability while controlling complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The module is designed with universal applicability across different wireless communication standards and applications. The processor can execute both operational system control code (for basic communication functions) and user-defined applicational control code (for custom applications), making the module versatile enough to serve multiple purposes and different standards without requiring application-specific hardware design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If specialized circuits or modules with processors are used for wireless communication, then communication functionality is improved, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication functionalityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By integrating the processor and both memory types into a single module, the patent reduces the total component count and assembly requirements. This consolidation simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces bill of materials costs compared to assembling separate communication modules, processors, and memory components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The module includes built-in memory for storing both the operational system control code and user-defined applicational control code, eliminating the need for external programming devices or complex programming interfaces. The module is self-sufficient in terms of code storage and execution, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate memory blocks for operational system control code and user-defined applicational control code are used, then code independence and adaptability are improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecode independenceVSAvoidmemory structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the storage for operational system control code and user-defined applicational control code into a single integrated memory block within the module. This physical consolidation maintains the logical separation and independence of the two code types while simplifying the overall device structure and reducing component count.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

Within the integrated memory block, the patent maintains distinct segments or regions for operational system control code and user-defined applicational control code. This segmentation allows independent development, loading, and execution of each code type while utilizing a unified memory structure, thereby preserving code independence without requiring separate physical memory blocks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8531265B2Module for wireless communication between electric or electronic equipment or systems, method for its control and method for creating generic platforms for user applications in area of wireless communications with those modules

Publication Date: 2013.09.10 IQRF TECH SRO

AI summary

A module for wireless communication between electric or electronic equipment or systems, in high frequency bands at least in the range of 300 MHz to 2.60 GHz, particularly for home and office automation systems, comprising a block (RF) for wireless communication, connected to an antenna interface (ANT) and a power supply interface (Uin) and also to a control block (RFCON). The module further contains a control unit (MCU) comprising a central processor unit (CPU), a memory (MOS) with the operational system control code to ensure the function of wireless communication and a memory (MAP) for storing or starting up a user-defined applicational control code, where the control unit (MCU) is connected to the control block (RFCON), to the communication interface (COM) of the module and to the power supply interface (Uin).