Communication Apparatus Automatic STA Selection for Parameter Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
In communication apparatuses capable of concurrently operating multiple STA functions, users face inconvenience when prompted to manually select a communication interface for automatic communication parameter setting, as this requires conscious selection and reduces user convenience.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with a control unit to manage multiple STA functions, an execution unit for sharing parameters, an acquisition unit to gather information about available STA functions, a selection unit to choose the appropriate STA function for parameter sharing, and a connection unit to connect to an access point based on the selected STA function, facilitating automatic communication parameter setting without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a communication apparatus concurrently operates multiple STA functions, then the adaptability and versatility of the device is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication apparatus automatically selects and determines which STA function to use for parameter setting without requiring user intervention. The system self-determines the appropriate interface based on its own operational state and connection status, eliminating the need for manual user selection and thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining multi-functionality
2Measurement precision
If the system prompts the user to select a communication interface, then the measurement precision of interface selection is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines and selects the appropriate STA function for parameter setting based on its own operational state. The communication apparatus evaluates its connection status and function states, then autonomously selects the most suitable interface without prompting the user, thereby maintaining accurate interface selection while significantly improving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the operational state of multiple STA functions and uses this feedback information to automatically determine which interface should be used for parameter setting. By evaluating real-time connection status and function states, the system makes informed automated decisions, eliminating the need for manual user selection while ensuring accurate interface choice
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AI summary
A communication apparatus having a plurality of station (STA) functions exclusively operates the plurality of STA functions, executes sharing processing for sharing a parameter to be used to connect to an access point (AP), acquires information about the plurality of STA functions, selects an STA function to be used for the sharing processing in accordance with the information acquired by the acquisition unit, and connects to the AP based on the parameter shared by using the STA function selected by the selection unit.