Access Point Switching for Reliable Process Execution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Devices connected via an access point may face difficulties in executing processes when the access point is automatically switched to another, leading to connectivity issues and interrupted operations.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a processor that stores access point information and automatically switches the connection to a previously registered access point when the current access point differs, ensuring continuous process execution without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the access point is automatically switched to another access point, then the device can maintain network connectivity, but the process execution may be interrupted or fail
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by storing the originally connected access point information before any switching occurs. When a process execution request is received, the system checks whether the currently connected access point matches the stored original access point, and if not, switches back to the original access point before executing the process, thereby ensuring reliable process execution.
2Reliability
If the access point switching is prevented to ensure process execution, then process reliability is maintained, but network connectivity flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by monitoring the current access point connection status and comparing it with the stored original access point information. When a discrepancy is detected during process execution requests, the system automatically switches back to the original access point, providing closed-loop control that ensures process reliability while maintaining operational simplicity.
3Reliability
If manual intervention is required to switch access points, then connection accuracy is improved, but user burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically managing access point switching based on stored original connection information. When a process execution request is received and the current access point differs from the original, the system autonomously switches back to the original access point without requiring user intervention, thereby maintaining connection accuracy while reducing user burden.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: cause a memory to store information related to a first access point when connecting to a device that is to execute a process via the first access point and causing the device to execute the process; and execute a switching process for switching an access point serving as a connection destination to the first access point if a currently-connected access point is different from the first access point when requesting the device to execute the process.