Connection Control Apparatus Display Manner for Multiple Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems struggle to accurately identify and notify network administrators of multiple mobile stations requesting connection, leading to potential misidentification and missed notifications when multiple devices attempt to connect simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A communication system that includes a connection control apparatus and a communication terminal capable of transmitting connection requests with identification information and display manner information, allowing administrators to distinguish between devices through varying display methods, such as normal or emphasized displays, based on user input or interval detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple mobile stations transmit connection requests simultaneously, then the quantity of connection requests increases, but the network administrator cannot identify each mobile station individually
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the notification system by assigning unique identification information to each mobile station's connection request. The notification list divides multiple connection requests into separate, identifiable entries, each with distinct identification data (such as mobile station ID, terminal type, or other distinguishing features). This segmentation allows the network administrator to individually identify and manage each connection request even when multiple requests are received simultaneously.
2Device complexity
If only simple notification of mobile station existence is provided, then the system complexity is reduced, but the network administrator cannot determine which mobile station to permit
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-preparing and displaying comprehensive identification information for each mobile station in the notification list before the network administrator makes a permission decision. The system提前 (in advance) organizes and presents relevant details such as mobile station ID, terminal type, and other identifying features, so that when the administrator needs to make a decision, all necessary information is already prepared and readily available, eliminating the need for additional inquiry or complex decision-making processes.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple mobile stations are listed on the display device, then the quantity of notified stations increases, but new mobile stations may be missed by the network administrator
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs visual differentiation techniques where different display characteristics (such as highlighting, bold text, or distinct visual markers) are applied to indicate new or important connection requests in the notification list. This visual emphasis ensures that new mobile stations requesting connection are prominently displayed and cannot be easily overlooked among existing entries, thereby maintaining high notification reliability even when multiple stations are listed simultaneously.
Data Source
AI summary
A communication terminal transmits, to an access point apparatus, a connection request which includes communication terminal information for identifying the communication terminal and display manner information representing a display manner in which the communication terminal information is displayed on a display device of the access point apparatus. The access point apparatus displays particulars of the communication terminal information included in the connection request, transmitted from the communication terminal, in the display manner represented by the display manner information included in the connection request. The access point apparatus further allows the user to select whether the communication terminal corresponding to the communication terminal information displayed on the display device is to be permitted for connection or not.


