Dual Wi-Fi Network Selection via Distance and Frequency Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional Wi-Fi module in electronic devices lacks flexibility in selecting a Wi-Fi network, often resulting in random connections which may not optimize network performance.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device employs a method to control the selection of a Wi-Fi network by acquiring operating frequencies and frequency band types of accessible access points, determining distances, and connecting to a target access point using a second Wi-Fi module, thereby optimizing network selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the Wi-Fi module uses random connection selection, then the device can connect to Wi-Fi networks quickly, but the network performance and throughput are not optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the connection selection parameters from random to based-based on distance and frequency band type. The system calculates distances to multiple access points and selectively connects based on these parameters, achieving both quick connection and optimized throughput by avoiding exhaustive searches while making informed selections.
2Productivity
If the Wi-Fi module selects access points based on distance and frequency band, then the network performance is optimized, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network selection process into distinct steps: acquiring frequency band information, calculating distances to access points, filtering suitable candidates, and selecting the target. This segmentation simplifies the overall complexity by breaking down the decision-making process into manageable, sequential operations rather than a single complex algorithm.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-acquiring frequency band information and pre-calculating distances to multiple access points before actual connection is needed. This preparation work is done in advance, so when connection is required, the selection process is faster and less complex, as the heavy computational work has already been completed.
3Productivity
If the device connects to multiple Wi-Fi networks simultaneously, then the network speed and throughput increase, but the risk of connection to suboptimal access points increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring connection quality metrics and using this information to adjust future connection selections. The system learns from past connection experiences and feedback about access point performance, improving its ability to reliably select optimal access points while maintaining high throughput from dual Wi-Fi connections.
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AI summary
Provided are a device control method, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and an electronic device. In the method, when the electronic device is connected to a first Wi-Fi network using a first Wi-Fi module, an operating frequency and corresponding frequency band type associated with every accessible access point for a second Wi-Fi network are acquired. When the accessible access points for the second Wi-Fi network have different frequency band types, a distance between each accessible access point for the second Wi-Fi network and the electronic device is acquired, and a target access point is determined according to each distance and the operating frequency of each accessible access point. The electronic device is also connected to the target access point using the second Wi-Fi module while the electronic device is connected to the first Wi-Fi network.