Wireless Connection Capability Exchange Protocol Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems lack efficient methods for optimizing discovery and connection processes in wireless networks, particularly in selecting the optimal communication protocol for service provision between devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for transmitting a connection capability request message to a second wireless device, receiving a connection capability response message indicating available communication protocols, and selecting a protocol for service provision based on the response, facilitating efficient service delivery in wireless communication networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If devices use multiple communication protocols for service provision, then adaptability and service compatibility are improved, but device complexity and protocol selection overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having devices exchange connection capability information before establishing actual connections. Devices pre-advertise their supported protocols and capabilities, allowing other devices to select appropriate protocols in advance without trial-and-error connection attempts. This reduces protocol selection overhead during runtime while maintaining multi-protocol adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism through connection capability exchange messages that mediate between multiple protocols. These messages serve as a standardized interface that allows devices to discover and negotiate protocol compatibility without directly implementing complex multi-protocol logic, thereby reducing device complexity while preserving service compatibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If devices establish connections through trial-and-error protocol attempts, then protocol compatibility can be achieved, but connection time and network efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates trial-and-error connection attempts by implementing preliminary protocol capability exchange. Devices advertise their supported protocols and services before connection establishment, enabling the initiating device to select a compatible protocol in advance. This ensures protocol compatibility is achieved without time-consuming connection attempts and failures.
3Productivity
If devices exchange detailed capability information before connection, then connection optimization is improved, but message overhead and processing load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential connection capability information needed for protocol selection and service matching, omitting unnecessary detailed capabilities. The connection capability exchange messages contain focused data about supported protocols and basic service types, reducing message overhead while still enabling efficient connection optimization through informed protocol selection.
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AI summary
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for communicating in a wireless communication network. One method of communicating over a wireless communication network includes transmitting, by a first wireless device, a connection capability request message to a second wireless device requesting connection capability information of the second wireless device. The method further includes receiving, by the first wireless device, a connection capability response from the second wireless device indicating one or more communication protocols available for providing a service to the first wireless device. In some aspects, the method may further include selecting, by the first wireless device, based at least in part on the connection capability response, a communication protocol from one of the one or more communication protocols indicated, wherein the communication protocol may be utilized for obtaining the service from the second wireless device.