Communication Apparatus Network Device Status List Screen
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing IoT network technologies do not effectively distinguish between devices that are participating in a network and those that are not, making it difficult for users to identify new devices within a network.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with a reception unit to receive packets from devices and a display unit to show a list screen of surrounding devices, indicating their network participation status, allowing users to easily identify which devices are part of the network and which are not.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a list of devices is displayed without network participation status, then the display is simple and clear, but users cannot distinguish between new and existing devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color changes by displaying network participating devices with a first color (e.g., green) and non-participating devices with a second color (e.g., red or yellow) in the list screen. This visual differentiation using color allows users to immediately distinguish device status without adding complex interface elements, thereby preserving information while maintaining display simplicity.
2Ease of operation
If network participation status is indicated for each device, then users can easily identify new devices, but the display becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
By using color-coded indicators in the device list, the patent enables users to quickly identify new devices (non-participating) versus existing devices (participating). The color differentiation provides intuitive visual cues that improve ease of operation without requiring additional text labels, icons, or complex interface elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating only the specific attribute of network participation status through color, while keeping other display elements uniform. This selective differentiation focuses user attention on the critical distinction between new and existing devices without overwhelming the interface with multiple varying elements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If connection data is transmitted to enable new device participation, then the new device can join the network, but existing users cannot distinguish the new device from others
Solution Approach 1:
The patent maintains network adaptability by enabling connection data transmission for new devices to join the network, while simultaneously using color-coded display to preserve device identity information. The color indicator remains visible in the device list throughout the connection process, ensuring users can track which device is newly joining without disrupting the network adaptation functionality.
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AI summary
Provided is a system with which devices participating in a particular network and devices that are not participating in the particular network can be easily distinguished from one another. A communication apparatus displays a list screen of devices existing in the surroundings of the communication apparatus. This list screen is displayed while identification information indicating whether or not the device is participating in the particular network is associated with the device.