Communication Apparatus Connection Control Method

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing network connection methods often result in redundant connections and unstable communication states due to the lack of effective control over different connection methods, leading to unnecessary costs and instability.

Innovation Solution

A control method for a communication apparatus that obtains identification information from a device and determines the connection method based on predetermined conditions, ensuring that if the device is already connected via one method, it will not reconnect using another method, thereby avoiding redundant connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the connection method is diversified to provide multiple network connection options, then the adaptability and versatility of the communication apparatus is improved, but redundant connections and unstable communication states occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection method diversityVSAvoidcommunication stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The communication apparatus performs preliminary actions by obtaining identification information from the device before establishing connections. It then executes processing in advance to determine whether to establish a first connection (direct peer-to-peer) or a second connection (via access point) based on predetermined conditions, preventing redundant connections before they occur

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback mechanisms by obtaining identification information from the device and using this information to determine the appropriate connection method. The communication apparatus continuously monitors the connection state and adjusts its behavior based on the obtained identification information, ensuring stable communication without redundant connections

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If restrictions are imposed on network connections for each network identifier, then the control over connections is improved, but the ease of operation is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection controlVSAvoidconnection automation

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The communication apparatus performs self-service by automatically obtaining identification information from the device and autonomously determining the appropriate connection method based on predetermined conditions. The system automatically executes processing to establish the correct connection type without requiring manual intervention or complex user configuration

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes parameters by using different connection methods (first connection method for direct connection, second connection method for access point connection) based on the obtained identification information and predetermined conditions. This allows flexible adaptation to different device types and connection scenarios while maintaining automated operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10827540B2Communication apparatus that can communicate with a device provided with an access point, and control method therefor

Publication Date: 2020.11.03 CANON KK

AI summary

Identification information for identifying a device is obtained from the device, and processing is executed such that where the obtained identification information and access point information related to an access point the communication apparatus is already connected satisfy a predetermined condition a communication apparatus is not connected to the device by a first connection method where the communication apparatus is directly connected to the device on a peer-to-peer basis.