Communication Apparatus Automatic Parameter Provision
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Problem
In wireless communication systems, especially those using the IEEE802.11 standard, setting communication parameters in multi-BSS capable terminal apparatuses can be cumbersome and prone to errors, leading to unwanted disconnections when users incorrectly select the infrastructure or ad hoc mode.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus and method that includes a detection unit for user operations and a providing unit to automatically provide communication parameters for connecting to a second network type while maintaining connection with a first network, allowing seamless switching between infrastructure and ad hoc modes without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a user manually sets communication parameters by selecting infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode, then the terminal apparatus can connect to different networks, but the user may erroneously select the wrong mode causing unwanted disconnection and reducing usability
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus automatically detects the currently connected network type and autonomously provides the appropriate communication parameters without requiring manual user selection. The system serves itself by identifying its own connection state and selecting the correct parameters, eliminating user error while maintaining adaptability to different network types.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors and detects the current connection state (infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode) and uses this feedback information to automatically provide the corresponding communication parameters. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures the correct parameters are always provided based on the actual connection state, preventing erroneous disconnections.
2Reliability
If the terminal apparatus requires correct identification of communication partner status before setting parameters, then connection accuracy improves, but user operation becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus performs preliminary detection of the current connection state automatically before the user initiates parameter setting. By pre-identifying whether the device is in infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode, the system prepares the correct parameters in advance, eliminating the need for users to manually identify connection status and reducing both time and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects and identifies its own connection state without requiring user intervention. The terminal apparatus serves itself by monitoring its own operational status and selecting the appropriate communication parameters, thereby maintaining high connection accuracy while minimizing user involvement and time expenditure.
3Ease of operation
If the terminal apparatus automatically provides communication parameters based on detected connection state, then ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus uses its existing connection state detection capabilities to automatically provide appropriate communication parameters. By leveraging already-present detection functions rather than adding entirely new complex mechanisms, the system achieves automated parameter provision with minimal increase in device complexity while greatly improving ease of operation.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus, which is connectable with a plurality of networks including a first network and a second network of a type different from the first network, is provided. The communication apparatus detects an operation by user for setting communication parameters for connecting to a network, and provides, if detecting the operation while connecting with another first communication apparatus via the first network, another second communication apparatus with communication parameters for communication via the second network.