Adaptive Wireless Communication Switching for Portable Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems can only perform a single type of short-distance wireless communication, limiting their ability to adapt to different communication scenarios and environments.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus equipped with search means for finding both other information processing devices and access points via short-distance wireless communication, allowing for automatic and selective switching between ad hoc and infrastructure communication modes based on the environment and user state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the system performs only one type of communication (ad hoc or infrastructure), then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different communication scenarios is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication unit is designed to perform multiple communication functions (ad hoc and infrastructure modes) within a single device. The control unit automatically selects and switches between different communication modes based on the operational state, allowing the device to adapt to various communication scenarios without requiring separate dedicated hardware for each mode.
2Ease of operation
If the system automatically performs both ad hoc and infrastructure communication, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of time for communication setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit performs preliminary determination of the operational state (whether the device is in a movable or stationary state) before initiating communication. By pre-assessing the device state and proactively selecting the appropriate communication mode in advance, the system avoids time-consuming manual configuration and reduces setup delays while maintaining automatic operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication mode is dynamically adjusted based on the device's operational state. The control unit continuously monitors whether the device is movable or stationary and automatically switches between ad hoc and infrastructure communication modes accordingly, optimizing communication efficiency without requiring manual intervention.
3Reliability
If the system performs comprehensive search for both devices and access points, then the reliability of communication connection is improved, but the use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The search process is optimized by performing only the necessary portion of communication setup actions. The control unit determines the appropriate communication mode and performs a targeted search limited to that mode (either ad hoc devices or infrastructure access points), rather than exhaustively searching for both simultaneously. This partial search approach maintains connection reliability for the selected mode while reducing overall energy consumption.
Data Source
AI summary
A search for another information processing apparatus and an access point is performed. When a result of the search is the other portable information processing apparatus, a process of performing data communication with the other information processing apparatus is performed. On the other hand, when the result of the search is the access point, a process of performing data communication via the access point is performed.