Access Point Network Load Management via Device Disconnection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Network access points become saturated due to increased communication requests from devices like smartphones and smart watches, leading to slowed communication responsiveness, as many devices lack the ability to monitor and switch to alternative faster communication paths.
Innovation Solution
An access point system that obtains responsiveness data from electronic devices, determines availability of alternative networks, and disconnects devices from the primary network to switch to a faster communication path, such as from Wi-Fi to cellular, based on use data and communication responsiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the access point supports more electronic devices, then the network coverage is improved, but the communication responsiveness deteriorates due to network saturation
Solution Approach 1:
The access point dynamically monitors communication responsiveness and automatically disconnects devices when thresholds are exceeded, creating a dynamic adaptation mechanism that adjusts network capacity in real-time based on actual performance conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring communication responsiveness metrics and using this information to trigger automatic disconnection actions when performance degradation is detected, forming a closed-loop control system
2Speed
If the electronic device monitors and switches to alternative communication paths, then the communication responsiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The access point performs automatic monitoring and disconnection actions without requiring client device intelligence, allowing less sophisticated devices to benefit from responsiveness optimization while the access point handles the complex monitoring and decision-making functions
3Speed
If the access point disconnects devices to reduce network load, then the communication responsiveness for remaining devices is improved, but the network capacity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the operational parameters of connected devices by disconnecting them under specific conditions (when responsiveness falls below threshold), thereby altering the network state to optimize performance for remaining devices while maintaining overall system efficiency
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AI summary
A method for communicating in a wireless environment is provided that includes obtaining, with an access point of a first network in the wireless environment, responsiveness data from at least one electronic device. The method also includes communicating with the at least one electronic device to determine availability of a second network in the wireless environment to the electronic device, and determining communication responsiveness through the first network based on the responsiveness data. The method also includes obtaining use data from the at least one electronic device related to the second network, determining communication responsiveness through the second network based on the use data, and disconnecting, with the access point, the at least one electronic device based on the communication responsiveness through the second network.