Communication system with a signal conduction matrix and surface signal router
First Claim
1. A signal transmission system comprising:
- a signal conduction matrix formed into a shape that allows transmission of a signal through the signal conduction matrix from one point to another through the use of at least one surface signal router;
at least one signal source that is operatively connected to a surface of the signal conduction matrix and that generates a signal that propagates through the signal conduction matrix; and
at least one signal receiver that is operatively connected to a surface of the signal conduction matrix and that receives the signal from the signal source;
wherein the signal conduction matrix forms part of an automotive panel display electronic component.
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Abstract
A signal transmission system comprising a signal conduction matrix formed into a shape that allows transmission of a signal through the matrix using at least one surface signal router, at least one signal source operatively connected to a surface of the matrix and that generates a signal that propagates through matrix, and at least one signal receiver operatively connected to a surface of the matrix and that receives the signal from the signal source. The signal may be coded, modulated, frequency-converted, or amplified. The surface signal router can be a reflective coating, an indentation, a pressure fit structure, or at least one inclined cut on the surface of the matrix. A frequency-selective filter can be used to allow selective detection by a target signal receiver. The invention is also directed to various method of transmitting a signal using a signal conduction matrix.
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17 Claims
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1. A signal transmission system comprising:
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a signal conduction matrix formed into a shape that allows transmission of a signal through the signal conduction matrix from one point to another through the use of at least one surface signal router; at least one signal source that is operatively connected to a surface of the signal conduction matrix and that generates a signal that propagates through the signal conduction matrix; and at least one signal receiver that is operatively connected to a surface of the signal conduction matrix and that receives the signal from the signal source; wherein the signal conduction matrix forms part of an automotive panel display electronic component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17)
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10. A signal transmission system comprising:
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a signal conduction matrix formed into a shape that allows transmission of a signal through the signal conduction matrix using at least one surface signal router; at least one signal source that is operatively connected to a surface of the signal conduction matrix and that generates a signal that propagates through the signal conduction matrix; and at least one signal receiver that is operatively connected to a surface of the signal conduction matrix and that receives a signal from the signal source; wherein a signal is coded to allow selective detection of the signal by a target signal receiver; and wherein the signal conduction matrix forms part of an automotive panel display electronic component. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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