Electronic Device Tethering Service Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices cannot simultaneously provide Wi-Fi hotspot tethering and Wi-Fi Direct services without releasing one connection and establishing another, limiting their functionality in peer-to-peer communication scenarios.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device employs a communication interface and processor to establish a direct connection with external devices, check inputs, and manage sessions to connect these devices to communication networks, enabling simultaneous Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Serial Bus (WSB) tethering services without disconnecting existing connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If Wi-Fi hotspot tethering is established, then network connectivity is provided to external devices, but Wi-Fi Direct service cannot be simultaneously maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the communication interface into two distinct logical interfaces: a Wi-Fi Direct interface and a Wi-Fi hotspot interface. This segmentation allows the device to independently manage P2P communication and tethering services without interference, resolving the contradiction by enabling both services to coexist through separate communication channels.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication interface is designed with multi-functionality to support both Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi hotspot operations simultaneously. The interface can dynamically switch between and maintain multiple communication modes, making it universal enough to handle different service requirements without sacrificing connection stability.
2Ease of operation
If Wi-Fi Direct connection is established for P2P communication, then direct device-to-device communication is enabled, but tethering service cannot be provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication functionality into distinct interfaces, allowing Wi-Fi Direct for P2P communication and Wi-Fi hotspot for tethering to operate independently. This enables the device to maintain ease of P2P operation while simultaneously providing tethering service availability through the segmented interface architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication interface dynamically adapts its operation mode based on service requirements. It can simultaneously maintain Wi-Fi Direct connection for ongoing P2P communication while activating Wi-Fi hotspot for tethering, providing dynamic multi-functionality that resolves the contradiction between ease of operation and service versatility.
3Productivity
If tethering service is activated, then network access is provided to external devices, but existing Wi-Fi Direct connection must be released
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the communication interface into separate Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi hotspot interfaces, the patent enables network service provisioning through the hotspot interface without affecting the existing P2P connection on the Direct interface. This eliminates the need to release and re-establish connections, resolving the time loss issue.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent maintains continuous useful action by allowing Wi-Fi Direct P2P communication to continue uninterrupted while simultaneously activating Wi-Fi hotspot for tethering. The segmentation ensures that activating tethering does not interrupt existing connections, maintaining continuity of both services without connection establishment delays.
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AI summary
A method and electronic device for providing a tethering service is provided. The electronic device of the present disclosure includes a communication interface comprising communication circuitry and a processor configured to establish a direct connection with at least one external electronic device located in operable proximity of the electronic device using the communication interface, to check a predetermined input, to establish a session for connecting the at least one external device to at least one communication network via the electronic device based on the predetermined input, and to connect the at least one external electronic device to the at least one communication network via the electronic device during at least part of the direct connection session.