Reaching for the stars with one hand

Chapter 189 Dispute of Words 2
Zhang Yong and the angry maniac looked at each other, they were actually from the US military.Of course they don't need to be afraid of any military at the meeting, but if they really argue, they don't know what kind of impact it will have.

The angry madman pouted at Zhang Yong with a hint of a smile, "Come on."

His identity is a university scholar. If this verbal dispute turns into a dispute between Chinese scholars and the U.S. military, it is hard to say what kind of impact it will have.Neither of them has much diplomatic experience. Although the other party keeps saying that the discussion is from a technical point of view, if there are any inappropriate remarks, it will inevitably cause M a big trouble.

So such a thing is most suitable for Zhang Yong, who has no official status.

Zhang Yong meeting, "Hello, my surname is Zhang, you can call me Brother Yong. I am a GNSS practitioner and researcher from Beijing YR Technology."

He emphasized Yongge's "brother" with a special accent, and the madman couldn't help turning around, quietly digesting his smile, and then turned back with a calm face.

Of course, Thompson didn't know that Zhang Yong's company was just a studio with more than a dozen people. Judging by his demeanor, he thought it should be a great big company.

"Brother Yong,..." He paused, didn't understand why he just called out his name, and nodded in satisfaction with the convenience, seeming very happy.

"The GPS in the United States has always provided open services to the world, and we even canceled the SA policy for this. It can be said that the United States has built a system that serves all mankind. We think it is unnecessary for the Chinese to develop their own Beidou system , but we understand.  …”

Zhang Yong interjected, "You seemed to say just now that we only discuss it from a technical point of view."

"Yes, what I'm talking about now is from a technical point of view. The center frequency of your Beidou L1 is only 1 megabits away from the GPS L5 frequency. Don't you know that this will cause signal interference to GPS? It's like we build houses, Americans You have already built your own yard, but you have built a bigger house in front of our gate, which also blocks our sunlight. So is it unreasonable that the Americans should claim compensation from China?…”

"So, I don't understand. Why are Chinese academics being rewarded, they are clearly causing trouble. Sorry, Brother Yong, I have no bias against China, it's just a technical standpoint."

The madman sneered, and said something to Zhang Yong in Chinese, "How shameless this is, to speak out from a technical standpoint."

He turned to Thompson. "What do you think about intellectual property?"

Thompson froze for a moment, "The United States is the country that respects intellectual property rights the most in the world. But I don't know what this has to do with the issues we are discussing now?"

"Of course. From the perspective of Beidou construction, China is the country that respects intellectual property rights the most. We submitted an authorization application to the United States in the early days of Beidou construction, applying for the use of the same frequency and signal format, but the United States rejected it. So The deviation of the center frequency from 5M is actually our most helpless choice. This directly affects the utilization rate of our signal. You know, how much effort has been made in the modulation method of the data by Chinese scholars in order to make up for this. But we will not Since it is your intellectual property right to claim from the United States, we respect it. But it is unreasonable for you to turn the other way and blame us.”

Zhang Yong added: "You just said to build a house. The Americans took the lead in making a plan. The Chinese are willing to build a house under your plan, but you firmly disagree. So we can only deviate from one angle, but you do the opposite Accused, saying that we destroyed your plan. This behavior is called Peng, Ci in our China."

The madman almost laughed out loud again, "Brother, if you talk to him about Pingcier, who the hell can translate this?"

Thompson was a little at a loss for words, but he still insisted, "Didn't we talk about it? We only discussed it from a technical point of view. I don't care how these things happened. But it is always a fact that you cause signal interference to GPS, right?"

Furious and humane: "When we started to use different frequencies, the Americans thought it was bad, so they finally authorized us to use the same frequency and format, so on the Beidou three generations, this problem no longer exists. I know that the American mobile The network construction is not very good, which may affect the speed of the network, but you still don’t know the news. Besides, since you are from the military, this problem has no effect on your military signal. I am very surprised, you Where does the anger come from?"

"Today we are discussing Beidou, not mobile network construction. Also, as I said, we discuss technical issues, and it doesn't matter whether it affects the military. Also, even if you don't have this problem with Beidou III, don't you have all Are the two Beidou satellites out of use? No, right? If so, there must be a corresponding impact, won’t it?” Thompson began to speak harshly after feeling guilty.

Zhang Yong said: "Did you know? Interference is mutual, but Chinese scholars have never complained about GPS signal interference. A signal of a different frequency will cause interference, but the impact of interference depends on various factors. Judgment, space is now full of various electromagnetic signals, and we have never taken this effect seriously. From another perspective, adding a signal of a different frequency will improve the reliability of the entire system. This is not a bad thing. … ..."

"My understanding is that with one more signal, the processing algorithm will be more complicated and the requirements will be higher. Are you complaining because you have encountered difficulties in doing the algorithm? If so, we can provide Help, we never felt like it was an issue."

"Is there something wrong with you?" Thompson was angry. "When did I say we were in trouble, we were just discussing signal interference. Sorry, I have something else."

Thompson turned to leave, but Mike, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Brother Yong,..." He was very proud of Zhang Yong and agreed.I muttered in my heart, this Chinese is so strange.

"You mean, the Chinese are better at researching GNSS algorithms than the Americans?"

Hearing this, Thompson stopped, wanting to hear if Mike could win a round for him.

"No," Zhang Yong shook his head seriously, "Our satellite navigation research has just started, and it can't compare with the decades of accumulation in the United States. So I'm just curious, with such a foundation, why there is a little bit of signal interference The problem is not let go. In China, no one thinks there will be a problem."

Mike said: "You don't have to be too humble. We have all seen the great achievements China has made in the past ten years. It's just that I don't understand why you can't make your own GNSS receiver since your algorithm level is so high."

Zhang Yong said with a smile: "It seems that the network in the United States is really bad. Don't you know that China is currently the world's largest manufacturer of GNSS receivers."

"Oh," Mike nodded earnestly, "It's really amazing. There is a company in the United States called Skydon, do you know?"

Zhang Yong felt something was wrong, so he nodded and said, "Of course I know. I'm afraid there are companies in this industry who don't know about SKydon. Besides, they are also at the meeting today."

"Yes, they will definitely come to this meeting. I have a question. Since the rise of China's GNSS receiver manufacturing industry, SKydon's performance in China has not only not decreased, but has increased sharply. What do you think is the reason?"

Zhang Yong and the angry maniac looked at each other again, the latter sighed lightly, Zhang Yong also felt slightly discouraged.Of course they know why, Chinese manufacturers use as many Skydon boards as there are receivers produced.With the success of Chinese enterprises, SKydon will rise with the tide and become the ultimate winner.

Zhang Yong turned to Mike, and Thomson with a malicious look on his side.

"Actually, you all know the answer. Asking me this question is just to make fun of us. China can't produce its own boards and cards, and can only use an American chip. In fact, we have nothing to be ashamed of. The United States is the world's number one technology Great powers have always been at the forefront. This is a normal thing. Even before I was born, the Americans had already landed on the moon. But decades later, Chinese astronauts also stepped into the Space, landed on the moon. Everything has a process from scratch. It is true that we do not have our own high-precision boards, but we will soon. Dare you bet me, three years Within a short period of time, China's own GNSS board chips can be seen in the market, of course, all boards are equipped with Beidou signals."

"Okay," Mike pouted, "then I wish you luck."

Thompson, who was about to leave, interjected: "The Chinese are very rich now, maybe you can achieve your goal by acquiring American companies. Didn't you acquire Hertz before? Maybe you can also acquire SKydon. Haha,"

The two foreigners smiled narrowly and triumphantly.

Zhang Yong replied indifferently, "If one day a Chinese company can acquire SKydon, that would be great. But I am afraid that you will be reluctant. As for the acquisition of Hertz, it is in line with all the laws and regulations of China and the United States, and it is normal. Trade practices, I don't know what's funny about that."

Thompson stopped laughing, and frowned, "I think those idiots in the U.S. Department of Commerce don't protect American companies and technology enough. Companies like Hertz shouldn't be allowed to sell to companies outside the United States. These things, I think sooner or later that will change."

Zhang Yong suddenly had a very uncomfortable feeling in his heart, faintly feeling some ominous omen.It was an irrelevant verbal dispute, but his unwillingness to admit defeat made him and the angry maniac go all out in front of the Americans.

This was a discussion at the Navigation Association, and he didn't want to stir up more saliva between China and the United States.Now, he only hopes that this Thompson is just an insignificant role in the military, and that he does not really have any impact on China's GNSS industry.

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Suncity USA, Zhonghe North America Branch.However, the signboard at the door is still painted with the Hertz logo.In fact, Gao Ping has never thought of giving up the Hertz brand, especially for international business, and still uses the Hertz brand.He even made some brand extensions, using the brand of Hertz for some of Zhonghe's previous purely local products, and then promoted them to the international market.

Zhang Yong saw Anderson again, this time with Madman and Gao Ping.Times have changed, and now Gao Ping is the boss here, which feels amazing.

"Gao, your evaluation is unfair to us. Of course you know that our development of dual-frequency boards has not been smooth, let alone successful. That's why Zhonghe's acquisition. Now we and Liu The professor has been actively cooperating, but this requires a process. It is not possible to shorten this time with the financial support of Zhonghe. At present, our progress is actually quite normal, and there is no lag. I think, You'd better be a little more patient..."

"Nowadays, the research and development here is mainly on precision agriculture. There are only a few engineers who continue to cooperate with the Chinese side to continue to do board research. Now, we have no ability to provide more technical support. Unless,..."

Anderson paused, "Unless, you are willing to give up the current product development and put all your energy into the board. But I think this must not be what you want."

Gao Ping frowned slightly, this was of course not what he wanted.Board chips are important, but the direction of Zhonghe is the whole industry chain, and only from the perspective of business, the current product research and development is actually more important than boards.

"Our preliminary idea is to skip the development of dual-frequency chips. Directly use dual-chips to develop OEM boards, and at the same time use packaged dual-chips to directly carry RTK receivers. This can only be done with your technical support. Anderson, I know Your work schedule is very full now, can you spare at least one engineer, even if it’s only half a year’s support.”

"Boss," Anderson still shook his head, "You should know. After the acquisition of Zhonghe, we have restructured. You know the current personnel arrangement best. We don't have extra manpower. If we followed the earliest plan, we would just put the high-precision department If you sell it to Zhonghe, we will not keep any engineers in this part. Fortunately, you persuaded me to develop with Zhonghe, and we have indeed achieved success. But for the board, sorry, we Nothing can be done. Unless, you approve me to recruit again."

Gao Ping shook his head, "How long will it take for newcomers to get started? 6 months, 8 months, or 12 months?"

"If an engineer has done relevant research, it should be soon, 6 months."

Gao Ping said: "Did you know? Our Chinese colleagues hope that these research and development will be completed in six months, and the receiver equipped with the chip will be launched."

"Wow," Anderson whistled, "China's speed is indeed admirable, but there are some things that cannot and cannot be fast, and I will not ask my men to do so."

Gao Ping looked at the madman with some embarrassment, and he was a little annoyed. If Anderson had such an attitude, if he was in China, he might have been fired by him long ago.But in America, he had to accommodate.

It wasn't that he was too afraid of American laws and labor unions, but that Anderson was already very dedicated among Americans, and it would be even worse if he changed someone else.And Anderson is not like SKydon's executives, all of them are eloquent, and what they say is a speech. He is still a more pragmatic person.

The madman looked at Zhang Yong, "Can you simplify your request and list the support you need most. Then let Mr. Gao coordinate as much as possible."

Then, several people in the meeting noticed at the same time that a smile appeared on Zhang Yong's face.Several people looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders. No one knew, what's so funny about it.I don't understand why he laughed.

Zhang Yong quickly realized his gaffe, he bowed his head in embarrassment, coughed twice, to smooth things over for himself, then regained his composure, and looked at everyone solemnly.

(End of this chapter)