Wireless Parameter Negotiation via Multi-Element Frames
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems lack an efficient mechanism for devices to negotiate values for parameters during setup, leading to substantial system overhead and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
The method involves generating and transmitting frames with multiple elements, each containing a field corresponding to a parameter being negotiated, allowing devices to propose and select from a range of values for those parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If traditional parameter negotiation methods are used in wireless communication setup, then the negotiation process can be completed, but substantial system overhead and extended setup time occur
Solution Approach 1:
The parameter negotiation process is segmented into multiple elements within a single frame structure. Each element contains fields for different parameters, allowing parallel negotiation of multiple parameters simultaneously rather than sequential negotiation, thereby reducing setup time and message exchange overhead.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimensional approach by using multiple elements (first element, second element, etc.) within a single frame to represent different parameter ranges. This multi-dimensional structure allows devices to propose and negotiate multiple parameter values concurrently, reducing the number of communication rounds required.
2Productivity
If multiple elements with range values are used in negotiation frames, then negotiation efficiency improves and setup time reduces, but frame structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure is designed with universal elements that can represent different parameter ranges through standardized fields. Each element follows the same structure with fields indicating minimum and maximum values, allowing the same frame format to negotiate multiple different parameters uniformly, improving efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through standardization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter representation from single fixed values to range values (minimum and maximum) within each element. This allows devices to propose flexible ranges rather than specific values, enabling more efficient negotiation where devices can accept any value within the proposed range, thereby improving negotiation efficiency without requiring complex value-by-value bargaining.
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AI summary
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques that may allow a device participating in a setup procedure to efficiently propose a range of values for a negotiated parameter. The techniques may reduce setup time, for example, allowing a responder to accept a value within the proposed range which may eliminate overhead associated with some of the back and forth message exchange of typical negotiations.