Communication Apparatus Access Point State Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication apparatuses require manual setting of communication modes each time they are connected, which is inefficient, especially when a predetermined connection method is used, and there is no need to set a communication mode when connected via USB.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with a switching unit to manage access point states and a setting unit to automatically set communication modes based on information from the connected information processing apparatus, allowing for seamless switching between connection methods without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the communication apparatus automatically sets communication mode using wireless connection, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to access point management
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by validating the access point in advance before attempting wireless connection. The switching unit validates the AP state beforehand, and only proceeds with communication mode setting if the AP is valid, preventing failed connection attempts and reducing operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of attempting connection first and then setting mode, the invention inverts the sequence by validating the access point first and then deciding whether to proceed with connection and mode setting. This reversal prevents unnecessary operations and simplifies the overall process
2Productivity
If the access point is always kept in valid state for automatic mode setting, then the productivity is improved, but the loss of time occurs when USB connection is actually needed
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the access point state based on connection needs. The switching unit changes the AP between valid and invalid states depending on whether wireless or USB connection is required, optimizing both productivity and time efficiency by avoiding unnecessary operations
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the connection type detection to control the AP state. When USB connection is detected, the system feeds back to invalidate the AP, preventing unnecessary wireless mode setting processes and saving time
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AI summary
A communication apparatus that communicates with an information processing apparatus includes a switching unit for switching between an invalid state and a valid state of an access point in the communication apparatus and a setting unit for setting, for the communication apparatus based on information acquired from the information processing apparatus to which the communication apparatus is connected via the access point in the valid state, a communication mode in which the communication apparatus can communicate with the information processing apparatus using a first connection method. The switching unit does not bring the access point into the valid state when the communication apparatus is connected to the information processing apparatus using a second connection method and is able to bring the access point into the valid state when the communication apparatus is not connected to the information processing apparatus using the second connection method.