Communication Apparatus Application Switching Network State
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems, such as those used in digital cameras and smartphones, face inefficiencies when switching applications, particularly when participating in networks formed by simplified access points, as they may need to disconnect and reconnect, leading to unnecessary user effort and time expenditure.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with a control unit that determines whether to maintain or disconnect communication based on the requirements of the switching destination application, ensuring efficient network participation and minimizing user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the communication apparatus is configured to automatically pull out of a network formed with a simplified access point function when switching applications, then Internet connectivity is ensured for applications requiring it, but unnecessary disconnections occur when Internet connectivity is not needed, causing user inconvenience and increased reconnection time
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the network connection state parameter dynamically based on the application type. When a communication application requiring Internet access is activated, the apparatus pulls out from the simplified access point network. When such applications are not active, the apparatus maintains connection to the simplified access point network, avoiding unnecessary disconnections and reconnections.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the active application state and provides feedback to control the network connection status. The determination unit detects which application is currently active and automatically adjusts the network connection accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to user needs without manual intervention.
2Ease of operation
If the communication apparatus maintains continuous connection to simplified access point networks, then ease of communication with data processing apparatus is improved, but Internet access becomes unavailable when another application requiring Internet connectivity is activated
Solution Approach 1:
The network connection state is made dynamic rather than static. The system automatically transitions between two network states: connected to simplified access point for direct communication, and disconnected to enable Internet access. This dynamic adaptation allows the apparatus to switch network modes based on the currently active application's requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication apparatus is designed to support multiple network modes universally. It can function in simplified access point mode for direct device-to-device communication and in standard network mode for Internet access, automatically selecting the appropriate mode based on application needs without requiring separate dedicated hardware for each function.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus that participates in a network includes a first communication unit which establishes communication with a data processing apparatus via the network and performs data communication with the data processing apparatus according to a first communication method, a control unit controlling execution of a plurality of applications including an application for communicating with the data processing apparatus, a reception unit receiving an instruction for switching the application, and a determination unit, if the reception unit has received an instruction for switching the application to another application while the first communication unit has established communication with the data processing apparatus according to the first communication method, determining whether the another application indicated as a switching destination by the received instruction requires connection to the Internet. The control unit controls whether to cut off the established communication which uses the first communication method depending on a result of the determination.