Communication Control Device Group Identification Method

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional communication systems lack flexibility in managing group members, as they can only implement a single method for generating identification information, leading to inefficient data representation and management.

Innovation Solution

A communication control device that selects from multiple generation methods for identification information, using the Complete Subtree method to reduce data size by distinguishing between group members and non-group members, allowing for efficient group management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If only a single predetermined method is implemented for generating identification information, then the system structure is simple, but the adaptability is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in group managementVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements multiple identification information generation methods (first generation method and second generation method) within a single group management device, enabling it to adapt to different group configurations. The device can select which method to use based on the specific scenario, making the system universally applicable to various group management needs while maintaining a unified structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically selects between different generation methods based on the group configuration and requirements. Rather than being fixed to a single method, the system can switch between the first generation method (which reduces data size for small groups) and the second generation method (which is suitable for larger or different configurations), optimizing performance for each specific case.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Quantity of substance

If a single generation method is used, then the device complexity is low, but the data size efficiency is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata sizeVSAvoidgeneration method implementation
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system changes the parameters of the generation method based on the group configuration. When the first generation method is used, it produces more compact identification information for small groups. When the second generation method is used, it optimizes for different group sizes or configurations. This parameter-based selection allows the system to achieve optimal data size efficiency for each scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

Different generation methods are applied to different local conditions (group configurations). The first generation method is locally optimized for small groups where it produces smaller data sizes, while the second generation method is locally optimized for other configurations. This local quality approach ensures that the most appropriate method is used for each specific group scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Loss of energy

If the first generation method is used to reduce data size, then the communication load is reduced, but the adaptability to different group configurations is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication loadVSAvoidgroup configuration flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts between generation methods based on group configuration. When groups are small and the first generation method is beneficial, the system uses it to reduce communication load. When groups are larger or have different characteristics, the system switches to the second generation method, maintaining adaptability while optimizing communication efficiency for each scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10355855B2Communication control device, communication device, and computer program product
Publication Date: 2019.07.16 KK TOSHIBA
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AI summary

According to an embodiment, a communication control device includes a generating unit and a sending unit. The generating unit refers to specification information, which specifies the communication device belonging to a group from among a plurality of communication devices, and generates identification information, which enables identification of the communication device specified in the specification information, by implementing, from among a plurality of generation methods for generating the identification information, a generation method in which the size of the generated identification information is smaller than the other generation methods. The sending unit sends the identification information to a plurality of communication devices.