XR Device as SDR Bridge for Multi-Protocol Ad Hoc Networking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in enabling ad hoc communication between devices without pre-existing hardware or security information, and in extending communication ranges beyond typical RF-based protocols.

Innovation Solution

The system generates an extended reality (XR) environment that allows an XR device to act as a transceiver and bridge, enabling communication between devices using multiple protocols, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and proprietary protocols, without the need for specific hardware or extensive manual configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If RF-based communication protocols are used, then communication capability is provided, but device complexity increases due to requirement of special-purpose hardware modules

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication capabilityVSAvoidhardware modules

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by implementing a software-defined radio (SDR) system where a single general-purpose processor can perform multiple communication functions (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.) through software configuration, eliminating the need for separate dedicated hardware modules for each communication protocol

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/hardware-based communication modules with a software-based SDR architecture, where communication protocols are implemented through software algorithms on a general-purpose processor, substituting physical hardware complexity with software flexibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If manual configuration is required for RF-based protocols, then communication security is ensured, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication securityVSAvoidmanual configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling devices to automatically discover each other and configure communications through SDR capabilities. The system can autonomously handle protocol selection, connection establishment, and security configuration without requiring manual user intervention, while maintaining security through automated credential validation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If short-range communication protocols are used, then device connectivity is achieved, but communication range is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice connectivityVSAvoidcommunication range

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling a single SDR device to support multiple communication protocols simultaneously, allowing it to switch between short-range protocols (for local connectivity) and long-range protocols (for extended communication), thereby achieving both immediate connectivity and extended range capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Ease of operation

If SDR configuration is simplified, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to software requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveSDR configurationVSAvoidsoftware configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer in the form of a user-friendly interface and automated configuration system that mediates between the complex SDR software requirements and the end-user. This intermediary handles the complexity of protocol selection and setup automatically, presenting simplified interaction to users while managing the underlying software complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250141968A1Systems and methods for enabling communications in an extended reality environment

Publication Date: 2025.05.01 ADEIA GUIDES INC

AI summary

Systems and methods are described herein for generating for display, at an extended reality (XR) device executing an application, an XR environment comprising an entity and associated with an XR session of a user profile. Execution of the application enables the XR device, while generating for display the XR environment, to transmit data to, and receive data from, a particular device using a first communication protocol, and transmit data to, and receive data from, the entity using a second communication protocol. Based on monitored activity of the user profile during the XR session, the XR device may be enabled to transmit data, received at the XR device from the entity using the second communication protocol, to the particular device using the first communication protocol, and transmit data, received at the XR device from the particular device using the first communication protocol, to the entity using the second communication protocol.