DLP Wireless Docking Bypasses Access Point
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing softphone solutions face challenges with wired connections, high resource consumption by access points, and user intervention in establishing wireless connections, leading to sub-optimal performance and increased costs, especially for portable devices.
Innovation Solution
The method involves monitoring communication activity to establish an ad hoc Direct Link Protocol (DLP)-side channel between computing and communication devices, allowing for efficient bandwidth usage and bypassing the access point, enabling high-definition video and audio communications without burdening the access point or limited bandwidth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an access point is used to connect computing device and communication device, then wireless connectivity is achieved, but processing resources and bandwidth are consumed significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the communication path from the access point by establishing a direct peer-to-peer connection between the computing device and communication device. This removes the access point from the data transmission path, eliminating its processing burden while maintaining wireless connectivity through WiFi Direct or similar technologies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a direct communication channel as an intermediary path that bypasses the access point. This alternative communication route allows devices to exchange data directly without routing through the access point's processing infrastructure, reducing its resource consumption.
2Ease of operation
If Bluetooth is used to replace cables for portable devices, then wireless connectivity is achieved, but manual administration and user intervention are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic connection establishment where the system autonomously pairs and connects the computing device and communication device without requiring user intervention. The devices automatically negotiate connection parameters, exchange security credentials, and establish communication channels, making the system self-configuring and eliminating manual administration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary authentication and connection setup actions automatically before the user needs to use the communication channel. By pre-establishing trust relationships and connection parameters in the background, the system eliminates the need for manual pairing and administration when the user needs to communicate.
3Ease of operation
If access point is used for inter-client communication, then connectivity is provided, but communication delays occur due to processing burden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the communication traffic from the access point's processing path by establishing direct peer-to-peer connections. This removes the access point from the critical data transmission path, eliminating processing delays and reducing communication latency while maintaining wireless connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the network communication into two separate paths: control plane traffic that may still route through the access point, and data plane traffic that flows directly between devices. This segmentation allows high-bandwidth communication to bypass the access point's processing bottleneck, reducing delays for time-sensitive data transmission.
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AI summary
Methods, devices, and systems for automatically controlling the establishment and/or termination of inter-client Data Link Protocol (DLP) communication channels. More specifically, methods, devices, and systems are provided for establishing an inter-client DLP communication channel on demand for communication sessions and terminating the same upon completion of such communication sessions.