Electronic Apparatus AP Switching Notification Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users may not be aware when their STA switches the connection destination AP, leading to a lack of convenience in wireless LAN environments.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with a receiving unit for AP change requests, a control unit to switch the connection destination based on these requests, and a notification unit to inform users of the change, enhancing user awareness and convenience during AP switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the STA automatically switches the connection destination AP based on congestion and radio wave conditions, then data exchange efficiency is improved, but user awareness of the connection status deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a notification mechanism that provides feedback to the user when the STA switches connection destinations. The notification unit sends alerts to the user terminal device, informing users of the automatic AP switching events. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining automatic switching for efficiency while compensating for the loss of user awareness through active feedback.
2Speed
If the STA switches connection destination without notification, then switching speed is improved, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent sends notifications to the user terminal device in advance or concurrently with the AP switching action. This allows the switching to proceed quickly without waiting for user confirmation, while still providing users with timely information about the connection changes. The notification is prepared and sent as part of the switching process, maintaining speed while improving convenience.
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AI summary
An electronic apparatus including: at least one memory and at least one processor which function as: a receiving unit configured to receive, from a first access point to which the electronic apparatus is currently connected, a change request of an access point serving as a connection destination from the first access point to a second access point; a control unit configured to perform control to change the connection destination from the first access point to the second access point based on the change request being received by the receiving unit; and a notification unit configured to make a notification that the connection destination has been changed when the connection destination is changed from the first access point to the second access point based on the change request.