Communication Apparatus Dynamic Parameter Setting via Unicast Broadcast
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication technologies face inefficiencies in setting communication parameters for wireless networks, particularly when identification information of devices is dynamically changed, as static QR Codes cannot dynamically update information, limiting their ability to identify devices and facilitate seamless network connections.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with an acquiring unit, a determination unit, and a transmitting unit that acquires and determines the presence of identification information in communication-parameter setting processes, transmitting authentication requests via unicast or broadcast based on the availability of identification information to efficiently set communication parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a QR Code is displayed on a label or static medium, then the QR Code cannot be dynamically updated, but when identification information is dynamically changed, the QR Code cannot include current identification information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the QR Code to be dynamically regenerated with updated identification information. The system determines whether to use unicast or broadcast transmission based on the presence of identification information, allowing the QR Code to adapt to dynamic changes in device identification while maintaining ease of implementation through automated determination logic.
2Adaptability or versatility
If identification information is dynamically changed in a device, then the device can adapt to changing network conditions, but the QR Code cannot reflect the current identification information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by having the communication apparatus determine the transmission method based on the presence of identification information. The system continuously monitors whether identification information is available and adjusts the transmission approach accordingly, ensuring that the QR Code always reflects current device identification information without loss of accuracy.
3Productivity
If unicast transmission is used for authentication requests, then communication efficiency is improved, but the system cannot handle cases where identification information is unavailable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically selecting between unicast and broadcast transmission methods based on the availability of identification information. When identification information is present, the system uses unicast for efficient direct communication. When identification information is unavailable, the system switches to broadcast to ensure all devices can receive the authentication request, thus maintaining both efficiency and adaptability.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus acquires information about a communication-parameter setting process from a different communication apparatus and determines whether the acquired information includes identification information for identifying the different communication apparatus. If it is determined that the identification information is included, an authentication request is transmitted by unicast based on the identification information. If it is determined that the identification information is not included, the authentication request is transmitted by broadcast.