Communication Apparatus Device Selection Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
In environments with multiple communication devices, operators face increased burden in selecting the appropriate communication target due to the large number of potential devices, making it difficult to easily choose the correct device for wireless communication.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with a processor, memory for storing setting data, and a display that searches for connectable devices and presents a selection screen based on predefined communication conditions, allowing operators to easily select a communication target by filtering devices based on frequency bands, security protocols, and communication standards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication devices are present in the network environment, then the availability of communication options increases, but the burden on the operator for selecting the correct communication target increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the list of candidate communication devices by grouping them according to their characteristics (e.g., device type, communication protocol, network role). This segmentation allows operators to easily navigate and select from organized groups rather than facing an undifferentiated list, thereby maintaining high adaptability while reducing selection burden.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing step between device detection and presentation to the operator. This intermediary automatically analyzes device characteristics, determines grouping criteria, and organizes devices into logical categories before display. This mediator handles the complexity of device differentiation, allowing the operator to benefit from organized presentation without bearing the cognitive burden of analysis.
2Quantity of substance
If the number of candidate communication devices is large, then the coverage of available communication targets increases, but the difficulty of selecting the appropriate device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the large set of candidate devices into smaller, manageable segments or groups based on shared characteristics such as device function, communication protocol, or network role. This segmentation reduces the cognitive load on operators by presenting devices in organized categories rather than as a single overwhelming list, thereby maintaining comprehensive coverage while reducing selection difficulty.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing different levels of detail and organization for different groups of devices. Each group can be presented with specific attributes relevant to that category, allowing operators to quickly identify and select appropriate devices based on their specific needs without being overwhelmed by irrelevant information from other device types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If all communication devices are presented to the operator, then the completeness of device selection options increases, but the complexity of the interface increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the device presentation interface into organized groups based on device characteristics. This segmentation maintains completeness of options by including all available devices while reducing interface complexity through systematic organization. Operators can navigate through structured groups rather than facing an unmanageable comprehensive list.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic grouping that can adapt based on operator selections, context, or device characteristics. The interface structure can change dynamically to prioritize relevant device groups or adjust the level of detail presented, maintaining completeness of options while adapting the complexity to match the specific selection context and operator needs.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus includes a communication interface configured to communicate with a plurality of communication devices on a network, a memory that stores setting data in which a plurality of different types of communication conditions are associated with each other, a display, and a processor configured to search the network for connectable communication devices, control the display to display a first screen indicating one or more of the communication devices that satisfy the communication conditions, and upon selection of a communication device through the first screen, determine the selected communication device as a communication target of the communication apparatus.