Communication System with Unique System IDs for Multi-Device Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face complexity in connecting multiple audio devices via wireless networks, as they require manual SSID and password settings, and managing multiple audio systems on the same network is troublesome due to visibility issues between devices.
Innovation Solution
A communication system where devices are identified by unique system IDs, with a control terminal managing multiple devices through a network, using system management tables to facilitate connection and control, allowing for seamless switching between audio systems and reducing manual configuration needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If devices are connected via wireless network, then cable entanglement is eliminated and connection freedom is improved, but manual configuration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables devices to automatically discover and join communication systems without manual SSID and password configuration. Devices self-organize by selecting systems based on system ID matching, eliminating the need for users to manually configure network settings.
Solution Approach 2:
Communication systems are pre-configured with unique system IDs before deployment. This preliminary assignment of system identifiers enables automatic device discovery and system selection, preventing the need for manual configuration during operation.
2Reliability
If all devices are visible on the network, then network connectivity is improved, but managing multiple audio systems becomes troublesome
Solution Approach 1:
The network is segmented into multiple logical communication systems, each identified by a unique system ID. Devices are organized into distinct systems (e.g., home system, office system) rather than appearing as a single flat network, enabling controlled visibility and management.
Solution Approach 2:
The control terminal acts as an intermediary that manages device visibility and connections. It uses system ID matching to determine which devices should be visible and controllable, mediating between the need for network connectivity and the need for manageable system separation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If system ID attachment is implemented, then multiple communication systems can be constructed on single network, but information management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system ID is copied and attached to all devices within a communication system, creating a consistent identifier that can be easily replicated and recognized. This copying mechanism enables devices to quickly identify their system affiliation without complex information exchange.
Solution Approach 2:
All devices within a communication system are given equal access to the system ID information, creating an equipotential information state. This ensures that any device can independently determine system affiliation without requiring centralized information distribution or complex queries.
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AI summary
A communication system includes one or more first communication devices mutually communicating via a network, and a first control terminal that controls the one or more first communication devices via the network. First system identification information indicating that the one or more first communication devices belong to a first communication system is attached to the one or more first communication devices. The one or more first communication devices and the first control terminal have a first system management table including the first system identification information and information on the one or more first communication devices. The first control terminal transmits a command via the network to the one or more first communication devices to which the first system identification information is attached.