Communication Apparatus Protocol Response Logic
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Solution Overview
Problem
Communication apparatuses face challenges in operating effectively when receiving packets complying with specific protocols via different interface standards, as they struggle to determine whether to transmit response packets based on the interface and protocol conditions.
Innovation Solution
The communication apparatus is configured with a processor and memory that executes computer-readable instructions to transmit response packets only when specific conditions are met, distinguishing between packets received via wired and wireless interfaces and adhering to specific protocols, thereby ensuring adequate operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the communication apparatus transmits response packets for all received request packets regardless of interface standard, then the apparatus maintains high responsiveness and protocol compatibility, but unnecessary data transfer occurs and operational efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making the response transmission behavior dependent on the specific interface standard used. Different interface standards (first vs. second interface standard) trigger different response behaviors. When a request packet is received via the first interface standard, a response packet is transmitted; when received via the second interface standard, no response packet is transmitted. This localized differentiation resolves the contradiction by allowing protocol compatibility for supported interfaces while avoiding unnecessary data transfer for unsupported interfaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the communication apparatus transmits response packets for all received request packets regardless of interface standard, then the apparatus maintains high adaptability to different communication scenarios, but device complexity increases due to multiple interface support
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the problematic interface standard (second interface standard) from the set of supported interfaces. Instead of attempting to fully support and respond to all interface standards, the apparatus identifies and excludes the second interface standard from active response transmission. This extraction simplifies interface management by clearly delineating which interfaces trigger responses and which do not, reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability for the first interface standard.
3Speed
If the communication apparatus transfers reproduced data in wide band for wired communication, then data transfer speed is improved, but energy consumption increases compared to narrow band wireless transfer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the data transfer behavior adaptive based on the interface standard detected in the request packet. The apparatus dynamically adjusts its response transmission behavior according to whether the request arrived via wired (first interface standard) or wireless (second interface standard) communication. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize between transfer speed and energy consumption by treating different interface types differently, avoiding unnecessary wide-band transfers for wireless connections.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus includes a communication interface, a processor, and a memory. The communication interface uses a first interface standard and a second interface standard. The memory stores computer-readable instructions therein. The processor executes the computer-readable instructions, which instruct the communication apparatus to perform various processes in accordance therewith. The computer-readable instructions instruct the communication apparatus to transmit a response packet to an external device in response to receiving a request packet from the external device when a condition is satisfied. The response packet complies with a specific protocol. The condition is satisfied when the request packet is received using the first interface standard and complies with the specific protocol. The condition is not satisfied when the request packet is received using the second interface standard and complies with the specific protocol.