IEEE 802.11be Access Point Search Result Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of effective methods for a user to recognize the communication state in a communication device that supports a new communication standard, such as IEEE 802.11be.
Innovation Solution
A communication device is configured to search for access points and display search results, with a specific display mechanism to distinguish access points compliant with multi-link communication defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If access points are displayed in a standard uniform manner, then the display is simple and consistent, but users cannot distinguish multi-link communication compliant access points from other access points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color changes by displaying the multi-link communication icon in a first color when the access point is compliant with multi-link communication, and in a second color when it is not compliant. This visual differentiation through color changes enables users to immediately recognize the communication capabilities of different access points without complicating the overall display structure.
2Ease of operation
If multi-link communication capability is highlighted, then users can recognize compatible access points, but the display becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the display information into distinct components: the standard access point information and the optional multi-link communication icon. This icon is displayed separately and independently next to the access point identifier, allowing users to quickly identify compatible access points without overwhelming them with additional complex information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses color changes to encode the multi-link communication status in the displayed icon, enabling users to rapidly distinguish compliant access points through visual cues rather than text-heavy information, thus improving ease of operation with minimal added complexity.
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AI summary
A communication device that executes communication compliant with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard, the communication device including at least one memory storing instructions, and at least one processor in communication with the at least one memory and, upon executing the stored instructions, the at least one processor is configured to operate as: a search unit configured to search for an access point, and a display control unit configured to cause display, on a display device, search results representing one or more access points returned from the search, wherein a first access point that complies with the multi-link communication defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard is displayed as the search result in such a manner as to be distinguishable by a user from other access points returned in the search.