Wireless Mobile Communication Device Ad Hoc Network Routing
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless mobile communication devices often lose connectivity when moving out of coverage areas, as existing technologies do not effectively enable seamless communication beyond the limits of their wireless networks.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating network connectivity information into router configuration messages allows WMC devices to form peer-to-peer connections and create ad hoc networks, enabling them to route communications through nearby devices with active connectivity, thus maintaining communication even when outside their usual coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If WMC devices use traditional wireless networks for communication, then connectivity is provided within coverage area, but communication is lost when devices move outside coverage area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary WMC devices that have external network connectivity as mediators to relay communications for devices outside the primary coverage area. When a WMC device loses direct connectivity, it can route communications through nearby devices that maintain external network connections, thereby extending the effective coverage area without requiring infrastructure expansion.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables WMC devices to perform multiple functions: serving as end devices, as routers for other devices, and as relays for external network access. By making every WMC device potentially capable of routing and relaying communications, the system creates a universal network where any device can assist in maintaining connectivity for others, enhancing both reliability and adaptability.
2Reliability
If WMC devices form ad hoc networks with nearby devices, then connectivity is maintained outside coverage area, but network configuration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through automatic network discovery and configuration. WMC devices autonomously detect nearby devices with external connectivity, automatically establish routing paths, and configure peer-to-peer connections without manual intervention. The system self-manages network topology changes and routing decisions, reducing configuration complexity while maintaining continuous connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where devices continuously exchange routing information and connectivity status. When connectivity conditions change, devices receive feedback about available routes and automatically adjust their communication paths. This dynamic feedback loop enables the network to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining simple, automated configuration.
3Area of stationary object
If WMC devices utilize nearby devices as routers, then communication range is extended, but available routing paths are reduced when devices are sparse
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having devices pre-configure routing capabilities and maintain updated routing tables even before connectivity is needed. Devices continuously discover and register with nearby devices that have external connectivity, so when communication is required, pre-established routing paths can be immediately activated without delay or complex real-time configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
A Wireless mobile communication (WMC) device may maintain user preference information, which is unique to the WMC device capabilities and the device user. WMC devices located in near proximity of each other may be enabled to form an ad hoc wireless network wherein each WMC device within the network may function as a router for other devices. Utilizing such routing capability within an ad hoc wireless network may allow WMC devices that are out of their wireless coverage area to use other WMC devices within such ad hoc wireless network to route any impending communication through such other WMC devices wherein these devices may have wireless connectivity to their coverage networks. WMC devices that are may have external connectivity may be enable to be selective in routing information and/or data from other WMC devices in the ad hoc network.