Wireline Wireless-Protocol Links for Interference-Free Data Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication networks face interference and limited data transmission capabilities due to reliance on wireless links, which can lead to collisions and reduced channel widths.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system for wireline data transmission using electrical or optical cables, combined with wireless data transmission protocols, to minimize interference and enable wider channels by using dedicated links for uplink and downlink communications and custom MAC sublayers that eliminate the need for acknowledgement messages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless data transmission protocols are used over wireless links, then communication flexibility and coverage are improved, but interference and collisions increase, reducing data transmission reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces wireline communication links (electrical or optical cables) as an intermediary medium between network nodes. These wireline links serve as a stable backbone that eliminates the interference and collision problems of wireless transmission while maintaining network flexibility through wireless access points and protocol compatibility. The wireline medium acts as a mediator that provides reliable data transmission without the harmful effects of wireless interference.
2Area of stationary object
If wireless communication channels are used, then network coverage and accessibility are improved, but channel width is limited and interference increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication system into wireless access segments (for coverage and accessibility) and wireline transmission segments (for reliable data transfer). This segmentation allows each segment to perform its optimal function: wireless segments provide broad coverage and device accessibility, while wireline segments provide interference-free, high-capacity data transmission between access points and network core.
3Reliability
If traditional MAC sublayers with acknowledgement messages are used, then data transmission reliability is improved, but transmission efficiency and speed are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the acknowledgement message mechanism from the MAC sublayer in wireline communication modes. Since wireline links provide inherently reliable transmission without interference or collisions, the acknowledgement messages that ensure reliability in wireless environments become unnecessary overhead. This extraction simplifies the protocol stack and eliminates transmission delays associated with waiting for acknowledgements, thereby improving data transmission efficiency and speed.
4Reliability
If wireline communication links are implemented, then interference is reduced and data transmission reliability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality in network nodes that can operate in both wireless and wireline communication modes. Access points and network devices are designed with dual capability: they can establish wireline connections for reliable backbone transmission while maintaining wireless interfaces for device connectivity. This universality allows the system to leverage wireline reliability where needed without requiring entirely separate hardware systems, thereby managing complexity while achieving improved transmission reliability.
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AI summary
A method for wireline data transmission includes (1) at a parent network node, generating first communication signals within a first frequency range, the first communication signals complying with a wireless data transmission protocol, (2) shifting frequency of the first communication signals from being within the first frequency range to being within a second frequency range, and (3) after shifting frequency of the first communication signals, sending the first communication signals from the parent network node to a first child network node via a first wireline communication link communicatively coupling the parent network node and the first child network node.