Zero-Power Wireless Signaling With Lightweight Error Correction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Zero-power devices suffer from poor data transmission performance.

Innovation Solution

Implementing encoding techniques such as first encoding for error correction in both zero-power devices and communication devices to improve data transmission reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If zero-power devices are deployed with high density and large scale, then deployment cost is reduced, but data transmission performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeployment costVSAvoiddata transmission performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing error correction encoding before signal transmission. The encoding process adds redundant information to the signal in advance, enabling the receiving end to correct errors that may occur during transmission. This preliminary preparation of error correction codes directly addresses the data transmission performance issue in high-density deployments without increasing device complexity or cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If encoding is applied to correct transmission errors, then data transmission reliability is improved, but signal processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission reliabilityVSAvoidsignal processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a simplified error correction approach that uses lightweight encoding techniques suitable for zero-power devices. Instead of complex error correction codes, the system uses practical encoding methods that can be implemented with minimal processing power, aligning with the disposable-like simplicity required for battery-free or energy-harvesting devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Reliability

If error correction encoding is implemented, then transmission errors are corrected, but transmission time is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveerror correction capabilityVSAvoidtransmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by implementing error correction encoding that adds only the necessary minimum redundancy to achieve reliable transmission. The encoding level is optimized to correct typical transmission errors without excessive overhead, balancing reliability improvement with minimal time penalty. This partial approach ensures error correction capability while minimizing the impact on transmission speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS20250358043A1Wireless communication method and device
Publication Date: 2025.11.20 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A method for wireless communication, a zero-power device and a communication device are provided. The method includes that: a zero-power device transmits a first signal. The first signal has been subjected to at least one encoding, herein, the at least one encoding includes a first encoding, and the first encoding is used for a receiving end to correct an error occurring in the first signal during transmission of the first signal.