Wireless Robust Modulation-Demodulation Communication Methode & Device And Rear Viewing Device For Vehicle

• US 20120155549A1
• Filed: 10/16/2006
• Published: 06/21/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: June-Soo Oh
• Original Assignee: June-Soo Oh
• Inventors: Oh, June-Soo
• Application Number:
  US12/090,312
• Publication Number:
  US 20120155549A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 375/240.25
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/406 with more than one transmission mode, e.g. analog and digital modes
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/183 for receiving images from a single remote source

Abstract

The invention concerns a wireless communication device making use of a robust wireless communication method (RWCM), and its application on a rear view monitoring system. More specifically, a robust wireless communication device (RWCD) consists of a Data Selection part (11), a Modulation-Demodulation (M-D) part (12) and a TDMA RF Transceiver part (13) that is made up of an ISM Transceiver part (14) and an UHF Transceiver part (15). The Data Selection part (11) sorts the input data into simple or multimedia data, and sends them to the M-D part (12). The simple data are separated into two types: data that do not use multi-media or UHF wave band, and data that do use the UHF band. The M-D method for the former does not include the OOK (On/Off Keying) process which does get used for the latter. In the ISM Transceiver part (14), the non-UHF band simple data and multi-media data are communicated via ISM band or free small-power frequency range. The UHF Transceiver part (15) transmits and receives the simple data that use the UHF band.

Claims

1. (canceled)

2. A Master Device (100) for robust modulation wireless communication master device comprising:

a Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10) having a function of robust wireless modulation communication;

a TDMA RF (Time Division Multiple Access Radio Frequency) Transceiver part (20) that, connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10), transmits and receives data,

a processor/control CPU part (30) that is connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10) and that has the control function;

a Memory part (40) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30) and stores operation related data;

a video Codec part (50) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30) and the Memory part (40);

an audio Codec part (60) that is connected to the Memory part (40);

an input/output interface for external signals (70) that is connected to the video Codec part (50) and the audio Codec part (60);

a Recharging Circuit part (80) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30);

a Displayer part (90) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30) and the Memory part (40).

3. The Master Device (100) for robust modulation wireless communication as set forth in claim 2, further comprising:

an Image Enhancement Processor (16) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30) and the video Codec part (50);

an Image Sensing part (17) that is connected to the Image Enhancement Processor (16); and

a Selective Function Optical Lens part (18) connected to the Image Enhancement Processor.

4. The Master Device (100) for robust modulation wireless communication as set forth in claim 3, wherein

the Image Enhancement Processor (16) is in the form of an Indoor Camera (152).

5. A Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) using a robust wireless communication device (RWCD), comprising:

a Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10) that has the function of robust wireless modulation communication;

a TDMA RF (Time Division Multiple Access Radio Frequency) Transceiver part (20) that is connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10) and that performs data transmission and reception;

a processor/control CPU part (30) that is connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10), and that has the function of data control;

a Memory part (40) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30), and that stores operational data;

a video Codec part (50) that is connected to processor/control CPU part (30) and to the Memory part (40);

a audio Codec part (60) that is connected to the Memory part (40);

a input/output interface for external signals (70) that is connected to the video Codec part (50) and the audio Codec part (60);

a Recharging Circuit part (80) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30);

a Mainbody of Displayer (110) that contains inside the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10), the TDMA RF (Time Division Multiple Access Radio Frequency) Transceiver part (20), the Memory part (40), the video Codec part (50), the audio Codec part (60), the input/output interface for external signals (70) and the Recharging Circuit part (80);

a Rotating Displayer part (120) that is attached to a side or the bottom of the Mainbody of Displayer (110) with Rotating Contact part (150) and Rotating Axis (151);

a Displayer Window part (121) that is installed on the frontside of the Rotating Displayer part (120);

a Sliding Clip Holder (140) that are installed on both sides of the Mainbody of Displayer (110); and

a keypad (170) that is used to have the input data for operation keyed in input.

6. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 5 further comprising:

an Image Enhancement Processor (16) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30) and the video Codec part (50);

an Image Sensing part (17) that is connected to the Image Enhancement Processor (16);

a Selective Function Optical Lens part (18) that is connected to the Image Enhancement Processor (16).

7. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 6, wherein

the Image Enhancement Processor (16) is in the form of an Indoor Camera (152).

8. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 5 further comprising:

a Portable Device/Joint part (600) that replaces the Rotating Displayer part (120) and that is connected with the Rotating Contact part (150) and the Rotating Axis (151);

a Connector-Locking Device (605) that is connected to the Portable Device Contact/Joint part (600);

a Connector (601) that is installed on the Portable Device Contact/Joint part (600);

a Portable Device (604) that is inserted into the Portable Device Contact/Joint part (600);

a Connector for External Interface (602) that is installed on the Portable Device (604) and inserted into the connector (601).

9. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 5 further comprising:

a Screw Hole (143) formed on top of a Sliding Clip Holder (140);

a Screw (142) connected to the Screw Hole (143).

10. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 5 further comprising:

a solar battery (160) connected to the Recharging Circuit part (80) and installed on the rear side of the Mainbody of Displayer (110).

11. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 10 further comprising:

an auxiliary solar battery (161) connected to the Recharging Circuit part (80) and installed on the front mirror or dashboard of a vehicle.

18. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 5 further comprising:

a Contact/Joint part (910) that is attached to the bottom front of the Mainbody of Displayer (110), and that can, being in the same shape can, replace the battery of a Portable Device (604) for recharging.

19. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 5 further comprising:

a Cradle-type Contact/Joint part (911) that is attached to the bottom front of the Mainbody of Displayer (110), and has a shape that corresponds to each Portable Device (604), with its front open in order to have the display window of the Portable Device and keys exposed;

the Portable Device (604) that is connected to the Cradle-type Contact/Joint part (911);

a Connector for External Interface (602) that is installed in the Portable Device (604);

a connector (601) that is connected to the Mainbody of Displayer (110) via connecting cables (904) and to the Connector for External Interface (602).

20. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 19 further comprising:

a Microphone (905) and a Speaker (906) that is attached to the Mainbody of Displayer (110) to enable hands-free operation.

21. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth tin claim 20 further comprising:

a groove part (955) that is shaped for Screen of a Portable Device (603) in order to move smoothly without being contacted or blocked by the Cradle-type Contact/Joint part_(911).

22. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 19 further comprising:

an external antenna port for GPS (957) that is installed on a side of the Mainbody of Displayer_(110) and into which the external antenna for GPS can be inserted;

a memory card slot (956) that is installed on a side of the Mainbody of Displayer (110) and into which a memory card with navigation maps and software or general data can be inserted.

12. A RWCD-using Master Device (100) of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles comprising:

a Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10) that performs the robust modulation wireless communication;

a TDMA RF (Time Division Multiple Access Radio Frequency) Transceiver part (20) that is connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10) and that performs data transmission and reception;

a processor/control CPU part (30) that is connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10), and that has the function of data control;

a Memory part (40) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30), and that stores operational data;

a video Codec part (50) that is connected to processor/control CPU part (30) and to the Memory part (40);

an audio Codec part (60) that is connected to the Memory part (40);

an Interface part for External Signal Input/Output (70) that is connected to the video Codec part (50) and the audio Codec part (60);

a Recharging Circuit part (80) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30);

a Mainbody of Displayer (110) that contains a built-in Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10), the TDMA RF (Time Division Multiple Access Radio Frequency) Transceiver part (20), the Memory part (40), the video Codec part (50), the audio Codec part (60), the input/output interface for external signals (70) and the Recharging Circuit part (80), and that can be installed on the front mirror or dashboard of a vehicle with double-stick adhesive;

a Rotating Displayer part (120) that is connected to a side or the bottom of the Mainbody of Displayer (110) by a Rotating Joint part (150) and a Rotational Axis (151);

a Displayer Window part (121) that is installed on the front of the Rotating Displayer part (120);

a keypad (170) that is used to have the input data for operation keyed in input.

13. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles (100) as set forth in claim 12 further comprising:

a detachable auxiliary solar battery (161) connected to the Recharging Circuit part (80) and installed on the front mirror or dashboard of a vehicle.

28. The RWCD-using Master Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles as set forth in claim 12, wherein Mainbody of Displayer (110) includes Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10), TDMA RF Transceiver part (20), processor/control CPU part (30) and Memory part (40), wherein one or more amongst the video Codec part (50), audio Codec part (60), input/output interface for external signals (70) or Recharging Circuit part (80) can be added.

14. A RWCD-using Slave Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles comprising:

a Selective Function Optical Lens part (210) that automatically selects auto focus (AF) and Pan/Tilt/Optical zoom;

an Image Sensing part (220) that senses images from the Selective Function Optical Lens part (210);

an Image Enhancement Processor (230) that removes noise in the signal from the Image Sensing part (220) to provide a high quality images even in low or illumination;

a video Codec part (240) that is connected to the Image Enhancement Processor (230);

a processor/control CPU part (250) that is connected to the Image Enhancement Processor (230) and the video Codec part (240);

a Memory part (260) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (250) and the video Codec part (240);

a Robust Wireless Transceiver part (270) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (250) and has the function of robust wireless communication;

a TDMA RF (Time Division Multiple Access Radio Frequency) Transceiver part (280) that is connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (270);

a reversing light sensing circuit part (290) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (250);

a brake light sensing circuit part (291) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (250);

a main body of the slave device of the rear view monitoring (201) that has the Selective Function Optical Lens part (210) installed on the front and built-in Selective Function Optical Lens part (210), the Image Sensing part (220), the Image Enhancement Processor (230), the video Codec part (240), the processor/control CPU part (250), the Memory part (260), the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (270), the TDMA RF Transceiver part (280), the reversing light sensing circuit part (290) and the brake light sensing circuit part (291).

15. The RWCD-using slave device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles as set forth in claim 14 further comprising:

a flash lamp (293) that is installed on the front of the main body of the slave device (201) and operates when shooting a rear view in the dark.

16. The RWCD-using Slave Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles as set forth in claim 15 further comprising:

a tail lights (292) that are installed on the main body of the slave device (201) and operates inter-locked with reversing or braking.

17. The RWCD-using Slave Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles as set forth in claim 16 further comprising:

a Rear-view Camera/Casing Device (200) to which the Image Sensing part (220), the Flash Lamp (293) and the Tail Light (292) are attached, and that, being in the shape of an emblem of a vehicle, can be attached to the location of the emblem.

23. A Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10) that has the function of robust modulation wireless communication;

a TDMA RF (Time Division Multiple Access Radio Frequency) Transceiver part (20) that is connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10) and communicates the data;

a processor/control CPU part (30) that is connected to the Robust Wireless Transceiver part (10), and has the function of control;

a Memory part (40) that is connected to the processor/control CPU part (30), and stores operational data;

a robust modulation wireless communication Master Device (100) that consists of the above parts, and that, when needed, can include one or more of the following parts;

a video Codec part (50), an audio Codec part (60), an input/output interface for external signals (70), an Displayer part (90) or an Recharging Circuit part (80).

24. A robust wireless communication method comprising the steps of:

searching a modulation-demodulation (M-D) methods for selection among arbitrary basebands in the frequency band to be used (Step

     1);

setting up minimum BER (Bit Error Rate) for each datum in order to find out the optimal BER (Bit Error Rate) among the selected baseband modulation-demodulation (M-D) methods in Step 1 during transmitting simple or multi-media data (Step

     2);

creating a channel using a Baseband modulation-demodulation (M-D) method, while the minimum BER (Bit Error Rate) is measured for each created channel for different data types to test the efficiency of the channel (Step

     3);

testing the selected Baseband modulation-demodulation (M-D) method in order to see if it could create a transmission channel within the defined minimum BER (Bit Error Rate) range (Step

     4);

repeating the steps 1-4 with a new Baseband modulation-demodulation (M-D) method if the tested method in Step 4 is proved to be unsuitable (Step

     5);

using the best among the selected Baseband modulation-demodulation (M-D) methods during data transmission if the tested method of Step 4 is proved that the method is suitable (Step

     6);

.

modulating the data using a method that includes OOK (On/Off Keying) modulation, and transmitting the data using a UHF band (Step

     7);

transmitting the data wirelessly (Step

     8);

performing non-OOK modulation for non-UHF simple data or video data (Step

     11) or audio data (Step

     13) before being transmitted, wherein the multimedia data gets to reduce the size using appropriate formats before going through the modulation process.

25. The robust wireless communication method according to claim 24, wherein the method uses one out of ISM/UHF weak wave/unlicensed small power frequency band in Step 1.

26. The robust wireless communication method according to claim 24 wherein Step 1 uses the maximum power output of 100 mW (20 dBm), and wherein either TDMA RF method or wireless Koinonia method is used for an arbitrary Baseband modulation-demodulation (M-D) method.

27. The robust wireless communication method according to claim 24, wherein the range of BER (Bit Error Rate) defined in Step 2 depends on data type, wherein the minimum BER range is less than ←

10<sup>−

5</sup> for H.264 video data, less than ←

10<sup>−

3</sup>˜

10<sup>−

4</sup> for ADPCM audio data, and less than ←

10<sup>−

8</sup>˜

10<sup>−

10</sup> for simple data.

29. A RWCD-using Slave Device of a rear view monitoring system for vehicles that features a processor/control CPU part (250), a Memory part (260), a Robust Wireless Transceiver part (270) and a TDMA RF (Time Division Multiple Access Radio Frequency) Transceiver part (280) as basic components, wherein one or more amongst a Selective Function Optical Lens part (210), an Image Sensing part (220), an Image Enhancement Processor (230), a video Codec part (240), a reversing light sensing circuit part (290) or a brake light sensing circuit part (291) can be added.