Communication Apparatus Handover Speed Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing communication systems experience a decrease in communication speed when executing a handover process, particularly when multiple external devices are connected in parallel using high-speed communication methods, leading to potential delays and inefficiencies.

Innovation Solution

A communication apparatus is designed with both a first and second communication portion, where the first portion provides communication information for the second method to an external device, and a control unit manages the connection to ensure that the first portion does not communicate with other devices once the second portion connects, thereby preventing simultaneous handovers and maintaining communication speed.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple external devices are connected in parallel using high-speed communication method, then connection capability is improved, but communication speed with each device deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection capabilityVSAvoidcommunication speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The communication apparatus is divided into two separate communication portions: a first communication portion for providing communication information and a second communication portion for high-speed data communication. This segmentation allows the apparatus to maintain dedicated resources for each function, preventing resource contention and maintaining communication speed even when multiple devices are connected.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The first communication portion acts as an intermediary that provides communication information to external devices before the second communication portion establishes connections. This intermediary role ensures that connection information is properly prepared and transmitted without interfering with the actual high-speed data communication, thereby maintaining communication speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If handover process is executed to switch communication methods, then communication flexibility is improved, but communication speed deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication flexibilityVSAvoidcommunication speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The first communication portion performs preliminary action by providing communication information to external devices before the handover to the second communication portion is completed. This ensures that when the handover occurs, the necessary information is already in place, allowing the second communication portion to establish connections immediately without speed loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit ensures continuity of useful action by managing the handover process so that the first communication portion continues to provide information while the second communication portion establishes connections. This continuous operation prevents interruptions and maintains communication speed during the transition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Adaptability or versatility

If first communication portion provides communication information to multiple external devices simultaneously, then connection capability is improved, but communication reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection capabilityVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The communication apparatus is segmented into two distinct communication portions with specialized functions. The first communication portion handles information provision to multiple devices, while the second communication portion handles high-speed data communication. This segmentation isolates the reliability-critical data communication from the multi-device information provision, maintaining communication reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each communication portion is assigned specific local quality characteristics: the first communication portion is optimized for providing communication information to multiple devices, while the second communication portion is optimized for high-speed data communication with specific reliability requirements. This local quality assignment ensures that each function operates under appropriate conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS11509792B2Communication apparatus, control method, and recording medium
Publication Date: 2022.11.22 CANON KK
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a communication apparatus capable of preventing a decrease in the speed of communication with an external device due to execution of a handover when the communication apparatus is connected to the external device, and also directed to a control method and a recording medium. A communication apparatus provides, by using a first communication portion that uses a first communication method, communication information for performing communication based on a second communication method to an external device, and causes a second communication portion that uses the second communication method to connect with the external device using the second communication method, and performs control in such a manner that, in a case where the second communication portion connects with the external device, the first communication portion is used to provide communication information to no other external devices.