Device Control for Wireless Network Load Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional WiFi routers are limited in the number of device connections they can support, leading to instability in network connections due to varying WiFi signal strengths among devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that detect devices with the strongest signal strength to establish connections with a wireless network node, reducing the load on the router and ensuring stable connections by dynamically replacing powered-off devices with backup devices of similar signal strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all devices connect to the wireless network node through WiFi, then each device can access the Internet, but the wireless router becomes overloaded and connection stability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network connection architecture by dividing devices into two groups: gateway devices that connect to the wireless router via WiFi, and ordinary devices that connect only through Bluetooth. This segmentation reduces the number of WiFi connections to manageable levels while maintaining Internet access capability for all devices through the gateway nodes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces gateway devices as intermediary nodes between ordinary devices and the wireless router. These gateway devices establish WiFi connections to the router and provide Internet access to other devices through Bluetooth mesh networking, thereby reducing direct connections to the router and improving connection stability.
2Reliability
If devices with weak WiFi signal strength connect to the wireless router, then more devices can access the Internet, but connection stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments devices based on their WiFi signal strength and connection capability. Devices with strong signal strength are designated as gateway devices that connect to the router, while devices with weak signal strength remain as ordinary devices connected through Bluetooth only, preventing unstable connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different connection strategies to different devices based on their local characteristics (WiFi signal strength). Gateway devices use WiFi for Internet access, while ordinary devices rely on Bluetooth for local networking and receive Internet access relayed through gateways, optimizing connection quality for each device type.
3Reliability
If limited number of devices connect to WiFi, then router load is reduced, but not all devices can access the Internet
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes gateway devices serve multiple functions: they act as both ordinary Bluetooth mesh network nodes for local device communication and as WiFi clients for Internet access. This multi-functionality allows them to relay Internet connectivity to ordinary devices through Bluetooth, extending Internet access coverage without increasing router load.
Solution Approach 2:
Gateway devices function as intermediary nodes that bridge the WiFi network and Bluetooth mesh network. They establish WiFi connections to the router for Internet access and simultaneously provide this connectivity to ordinary devices through Bluetooth, thereby extending Internet access coverage while maintaining low router load.
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AI summary
The application relates to a device control method and apparatus, a storage medium, a processor, a terminal, and a computer program product. The device control method includes: detecting multiple devices, wherein each of the multiple devices has a data network connection module and a Bluetooth connection module, each device can establish a connection with a wireless network node through the respective data network connection module, and the multiple devices are connected to each other in a Bluetooth network through the respective Bluetooth connection modules; acquiring the signal strength of each device in the multiple devices to establish a connection with the wireless network node through the respective data network connection modules; determining one or more first devices with the highest signal strength in the multiple devices; controlling one or more first devices to establish a connection with the wireless network node through the data network connection module; and deactivating or idling the data network connection modules of other devices than the first device in the multiple devices. The technical solution of the application can effectively reduce the load of wireless network nodes.