Dual WiFi Network Interference Control via Frequency Band Release

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices face interference issues when operating in dual WiFi mode due to simultaneous connections with multiple network modules, affecting network performance and user experience.

Innovation Solution

The method involves determining the target frequency band causing interference between network modules and releasing the corresponding WiFi network interface to prevent interference, allowing the second network module to operate without disruption, ensuring network connection is maintained through the second network module.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the electronic device connects two WiFi networks simultaneously (dual WiFi operating mode), then the network coverage and connectivity are improved, but the WiFi networks may interfere with other network modules

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork connectivityVSAvoidinterference with other network modules
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection to identify whether a second network module is enabled before allowing dual WiFi operation. This advance check prevents interference issues by preparing the system state in advance, avoiding the harmful effect of interference before it occurs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the WiFi operating mode based on the state of other network modules. When a second network module is detected, the system automatically releases the target WiFi network interface and switches to single WiFi mode, making the network configuration flexible and adaptive to changing conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the first network module operates at multiple frequency bands to connect different WiFi networks, then the network adaptability is improved, but interference with the second network module occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency band compatibilityVSAvoidinterference generated by first network module
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and removes the target WiFi network interface that causes interference with the second network module. By releasing the specific WiFi interface operating at the interfering frequency band, the harmful interference is eliminated while preserving other network connections

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the operational parameters of the first network module by releasing the target WiFi network interface. This parameter change (from active to released state) eliminates the frequency band conflict and interference with the second network module

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12089284B2Method for network control and related products
Publication Date: 2024.09.10 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A method for network control and related products are provided, which are applied to electronic device. The electronic device includes a first network module and a second network module. The first network module is configured to be connected with a first WiFi network, a second WiFi network, or the both. A target frequency band at which the first network module interferes with the second network module is determined on condition that the first network module is connected with both the first WiFi network and the second WiFi network, when the second network module is enabled. A target WiFi network interface corresponding to the target frequency band is released, where the target WiFi network interface is at least one of following: a first WiFi network interface for a first WiFi network or a second WiFi network interface for a second WiFi network. Network connection is performed through the second network module.