Dynamic Access Point Administrator Selection in Wireless Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication networks lack an efficient mechanism to dynamically identify and transition between access points, leading to potential bottlenecks in network management and power consumption as the primary access point continues to handle all communication responsibilities without change.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for identifying and transitioning between access points in a network, where a current access point assesses conditions such as battery level and elapsed time to initiate a transfer of network management functions to a replacement access point, utilizing intent fields in frames and broadcast frames to facilitate this transition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single access point is designated as the administrator for network management, then network management functions are stable and reliable, but the processing burden and power consumption on that access point increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic administrator selection where the network administrator role can transition between different access points based on current conditions. The system monitors parameters such as battery levels, processing loads, and network conditions to dynamically determine which access point should serve as the administrator, thereby distributing the management burden and reducing power consumption on any single device while maintaining reliable network management through established transition protocols
2Stability of the object's composition
If the current administrator continues to manage the network without change, then network management consistency is maintained, but the access point experiences increased processing burden and potential bottlenecks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic evaluation mechanisms where the system regularly assesses whether the current administrator should continue in the role or if a transition is warranted. This periodic action includes evaluating conditions such as battery levels, processing loads, and network performance metrics at scheduled intervals, allowing the network to maintain consistency through structured evaluation while preventing bottlenecks by enabling timely administrator transitions when performance degradation is detected
3Use of energy by moving object
If administrator transition mechanisms are implemented, then processing burden is distributed and power consumption is reduced, but network management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where access points continuously monitor and report their status (battery levels, processing load, network conditions) to the network administrator, and the administrator uses this feedback to make informed decisions about role transitions. This feedback loop allows the system to manage the complexity of administrator transitions through structured information exchange and decision protocols, distributing the processing burden while maintaining manageable network management complexity through automated monitoring and structured transition procedures
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure recites a system and method for identifying an access point for a network. The method comprises: upon a trigger condition for the network assessing intents of members of the network to be an administrator for the network to replace a current administrator for the network; identifying a replacement administrator from the members from the intents of the members; and transferring network management functions from the current administrator to the replacement administrator.