Wireless bus for intra-chip and inter-chip communication, including adaptive link and route embodiments
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A wireless bus system, comprising:
- a plurality of wireless-enabled components (WECs) wirelessly coupled via a plurality of wireless links; and
a controller configured to dynamically adapt a wireless link of the plurality of wireless links based on positions of the plurality of WECs relative to each other, available capabilities of the plurality of WECs, available resources at the plurality of WECs, or a physical environment of the wireless bus system;
wherein a first WEC of the plurality of WECs comprises;
a wireless transceiver configured to communicate over the wireless link;
a directional antenna coupled to the wireless transceiver; and
a microelectromechanical system (MEMS)-based actuator coupled to the directional antenna; and
wherein the controller is further configured to cause the MEMS-based actuator to steer the directional antenna and to dynamically adapt the wireless link from RF to optical or proximity coupling.
6 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a wireless bus for intra-chip and inter-chip communication having adaptable links and routes among wireless-enabled components (WECs) of the wireless bus. Links and routes may be adapted according to one or more of, among other factors, the relative position of WECs, available capabilities (e.g., communication capabilities) at WECs, availability of resources at WECs, and the physical environment.
-
Citations
18 Claims
-
1. A wireless bus system, comprising:
-
a plurality of wireless-enabled components (WECs) wirelessly coupled via a plurality of wireless links; and a controller configured to dynamically adapt a wireless link of the plurality of wireless links based on positions of the plurality of WECs relative to each other, available capabilities of the plurality of WECs, available resources at the plurality of WECs, or a physical environment of the wireless bus system; wherein a first WEC of the plurality of WECs comprises; a wireless transceiver configured to communicate over the wireless link; a directional antenna coupled to the wireless transceiver; and a microelectromechanical system (MEMS)-based actuator coupled to the directional antenna; and wherein the controller is further configured to cause the MEMS-based actuator to steer the directional antenna and to dynamically adapt the wireless link from RF to optical or proximity coupling. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
-
-
15. A wireless bus system, comprising:
-
a plurality of wireless-enabled components (WECs) wirelessly coupled via a plurality of wireless links; and a controller configured to; identify at least one WEC of the plurality of WECs that is configured to provide a desired resource; and dynamically adapt at least one wireless link of the plurality of wireless links based on positions of the plurality of WECs relative to each other, available capabilities at the plurality of WECs, available resources at the plurality of WECs, or a physical environment of the wireless bus system; wherein a first WEC of the plurality of WECs is configured to establish a communication session with a second WEC of the plurality of WECs over a first wireless link of the plurality of wireless links; and wherein the controller is further configured to dynamically adapt the first wireless link, within the communication session, from optical to RF or proximity coupling responsive to a change in the available resources. - View Dependent Claims (16)
-
-
17. A wireless bus system, comprising:
-
a plurality of wireless-enabled components (WECs) wirelessly coupled via a plurality of wireless links that provide a plurality of wireless routes; and a controller configured to dynamically adapt at least one wireless link of the plurality of wireless links based on positions of the plurality of WECs relative to each other, available capabilities of the plurality of WECs, available resources at the plurality of WECs, or a physical environment of the wireless bus system; wherein a first WEC of the plurality of WECs is configured to establish a communication session with a second WEC of the plurality of WECs over a first wireless route of the plurality of wireless routes; and wherein the controller is further configured to dynamically adapt the first wireless route, within the communication session, from optical to RF or proximity coupling responsive to a change in the physical environment of the wireless bus system. - View Dependent Claims (18)
-
Specification