Adaptive Multilink Switching Without Re-Association
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional multilink communication systems do not support multiple concurrent connections efficiently, requiring re-association for mode switching, which disrupts communication and is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An adaptive simultaneous multilink operational framework that allows dynamic switching between different operation modes without re-association, utilizing a priority basic service set with at least one link always enabled, and employing a time division multiplexing scheme to manage concurrent multilink connections based on connection metrics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional multilink communication systems use re-association for mode switching, then connection establishment is simple, but communication disruption increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching between different multilink operation modes (STR-ML and EMLSR) without requiring re-association. The system can transition between modes based on real-time connection metrics and operational conditions, maintaining continuous communication while optimizing performance. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction by eliminating the need for disruptive re-association procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters such as dwell duration, priority levels, and link activation status to enable mode switching without re-association. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system can switch between STR-ML and EMLSR modes while maintaining active connections, thereby improving communication efficiency without the time loss associated with re-association.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple concurrent multilink connections are supported, then connectivity and performance improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the multilink management into distinct operational modes (STR-ML and EMLSR) with specific dwell durations and priority rules. This segmentation allows the system to handle multiple concurrent connections by dividing the management task into manageable segments, reducing the overall complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms that monitor connection metrics and automatically adjust operational parameters. This feedback loop simplifies management by automating decision-making processes, allowing the system to adapt to changing conditions without requiring complex manual intervention or overly sophisticated control algorithms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic link switching is implemented, then adaptability and performance optimize, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic evaluation of connection metrics at defined intervals or triggered by specific events. This periodic action simplifies control by establishing regular, predictable evaluation cycles rather than continuous complex monitoring and decision-making processes. The system switches links based on predetermined periodic checks of connection quality metrics.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically monitoring connection metrics and making switching decisions based on predefined policies. This self-service mechanism reduces control complexity by eliminating the need for external intervention or complex centralized management, allowing the system to adapt dynamically while maintaining simple, autonomous control logic.
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AI summary
A system may include a processor, and a non-transitory computer readable medium having encoded thereon a set of instructions executable by the processor to establish a first multilink connection associated with a first basic service set and a second multilink connection associated with a second basic service set, set the second basic service set as a priority basic service set, switch an enabled link of the first basic service set on which communications are carried, and in response to determining that the enabled link of the first basic service set has been switched, switch an enabled link of the second basic service set based, wherein switching the enabled link of the second basic service set includes enabling the first link while the second link is concurrently enabled for a first duration, and disabling the second link after the first duration.