Communication Apparatus Direct Setting Transfer Without External Access Point
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for transferring setting information from an existing wireless communication apparatus to a new one may fail, leading to communication disruptions in systems.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus and method that enable the transfer of setting information from an existing communication apparatus to a new one by using a processor to execute instructions for sending setting information based on instruction information received from an information processing apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If setting information is transferred using a guidance screen and user operation, then the transfer process can be initiated, but the transfer may fail if the information processing apparatus is not wirelessly connectable to the new communication apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The existing communication apparatus acts as an intermediary to transfer setting information to the new communication apparatus. Instead of requiring direct wireless connection between the information processing apparatus and the new apparatus, the existing apparatus receives the transfer instruction and autonomously sends the setting information to the new apparatus, mediating the transfer process and eliminating the direct connection requirement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent inverts the traditional transfer approach by having the existing communication apparatus (rather than the information processing apparatus) perform the actual setting information transfer. The information processing apparatus only needs to send an instruction to the existing apparatus, which then autonomously completes the transfer to the new apparatus, reversing who performs the transfer action.
2Reliability
If direct wireless connection is required between information processing apparatus and new communication apparatus, then transfer can be attempted, but communication disruption occurs when connection fails
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares for potential connection failures by using the existing communication apparatus as a reliable intermediary that already has the setting information. This cushioning approach ensures that even if direct wireless connection to the new apparatus fails, the setting information can still be transferred through the existing apparatus, preventing communication disruption.
3Reliability
If manual user operation is required for transfer, then user control is maintained, but transfer reliability decreases when connection issues occur
Solution Approach 1:
The existing communication apparatus performs the setting information transfer autonomously based on an instruction from the information processing apparatus. The existing apparatus self-services by automatically sending its stored setting information to the new apparatus without requiring continuous user intervention, improving reliability while maintaining minimal user control through the initial instruction.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus receives instruction information from an information processing apparatus. In a case where the instruction information is received, the communication apparatus establishes without an external access point a connection for direct communication to another communication apparatus different from the communication apparatus, and uses the direct communication to send, to the another communication apparatus, the setting information relating to communication with the information processing apparatus. The setting information includes an SSID (Service Set Identifier) that is used for connecting to an external access point.