Application-Based Radio Module Triggering for Wireless Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication devices require manual user input to initiate device discovery for connection establishment, which can be inconvenient and inefficient, especially in scenarios where automatic connection based on application activation is desired.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that automatically trigger a radio module to enter device discovery mode and establish a communication connection without manual user input when specific applications like multiplayer games or document presenter applications are active, by transmitting device discovery messages and determining proximity based on signal strength criteria.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual user input is required to initiate device discovery, then connection establishment can be controlled by the user, but the process becomes inconvenient and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic device discovery and connection establishment based on application activation events, allowing the device to autonomously initiate peer discovery and connect with nearby devices without requiring manual user input. The radio module automatically enters device discovery mode when triggered by application events, and the processor automatically establishes connections based on signal strength criteria.
2Speed
If device discovery is continuously active, then connection establishment is rapid, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures the radio module and processor to automatically enter device discovery mode when specific application events occur, rather than maintaining continuous discovery. This preliminary setup allows rapid connection establishment when needed while keeping the radio module in a low-power state during periods when no connection is required.
Solution Approach 2:
Device discovery is activated periodically or event-driven based on application activation rather than continuously. The radio module enters discovery mode temporarily when triggered by application events, performs peer discovery, and then returns to a lower power state, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining connection capability when applications require it.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless and automatic connection establishment with nearby devices when specific applications are active, enhancing convenience and efficiency in wireless communication scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
triggering a radio module at an apparatus to enter into a device discovery mode for transmitting device discovery messages
Implementation Method 2
determining whether any of the one or more response messages satisfy predetermined response criteria, the predetermined response criteria comprising determination that a source device of the one or more response messages is within a close proximity of the apparatus
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AI summary
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus, a computer program product and a method is provided for application based connectivity event triggering. The example embodiment comprises determining, at an apparatus, whether an active application satisfies predefined criteria for connectivity event, and triggering a radio module at the apparatus to enter into a device discovery mode for transmitting device discovery messages in response to determining that the apparatus is actively operating an application satisfying the predefined criteria for connectivity event.