Dynamic Beacon Information Elements for Wireless Network Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication networks face scalability issues due to excessive overhead and traffic caused by broadcasting information to all client devices, and lack of interoperability as different devices process transmissions differently, requiring modifications that are disruptive to the network.
Innovation Solution
Implementing dynamically user-customizable information elements within beacons that can be modified by users in real-time without disconnecting access points, allowing for tailored information transmission to specific client devices within range, enabling seamless updates and improved interoperability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If information is broadcast to all client devices at regular intervals, then all devices receive network information, but network overhead and traffic increase excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the broadcast information by creating device-specific information elements within beacons. Each client device receives only the information relevant to it rather than all broadcast information, reducing overall network traffic while maintaining reliable information delivery to each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by customizing beacon information elements for specific client devices based on their capabilities and requirements. Each device receives tailored information rather than generic broadcasts, reducing unnecessary traffic while ensuring reliable delivery of relevant information.
2Adaptability or versatility
If broadcast transmissions are sent in various formats to accommodate different client devices, then interoperability is improved, but network traffic increases due to excessive transmissions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by customizing information elements within beacons according to each client device's specific capabilities and requirements. This allows the access point to send appropriately formatted information to each device type without broadcasting multiple format versions, achieving interoperability while minimizing traffic.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making beacon information elements dynamically configurable based on client device characteristics. The access point adapts the information format and content in real-time for each device, enabling interoperability without the overhead of sending static multi-format broadcasts.
3Reliability
If access point software is modified to customize beacon information, then information distribution is improved, but network disruption occurs requiring AP disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring customizable information elements in the access point software before deployment. This allows the system to be updated and configured in advance, enabling seamless operation without requiring AP disconnection or causing network disruption during updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by enabling real-time configuration of beacon information elements without requiring software updates or AP disconnection. The access point can dynamically adjust information distribution parameters while remaining connected and operational, eliminating network downtime.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for providing a dynamic user-customizable beacon information element (IE) is described. One embodiment of the system comprises an access point comprising a hardware processor wherein the system is configured to perform operations comprising: periodically transmitting, by an access point, a first beacon frame comprising a plurality of IEs, based on user input, configuring at least one IE of the plurality of IEs in the first beacon frame, modifying the at least one IE in the first beacon frame based at least on the user input to obtain a second beacon frame comprising a modified IE based on the user input and periodically transmitting, by the access point, the second beacon frame comprising the modified IE.