Dynamic Multi-Link Control for IEEE 802.11be Communication Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication technologies struggle to effectively control the execution of communication using multiple links, particularly in environments where Multi-Link communication is employed.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus that establishes links with external devices compliant with the IEEE 802.11be standard, and executes processing to determine whether to use a first set of multiple links or a second set with fewer links for communication, based on held jobs and communication conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple links are established for communication between external apparatus and communication apparatus, then communication reliability and throughput are improved, but device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic link management where the communication apparatus selectively activates or deactivates links based on real-time communication needs, job status, and external apparatus state. This allows the system to adapt between using multiple links for high reliability scenarios and single link for normal operation, resolving the contradiction between reliability improvement and complexity increase
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of link quantity dynamically - switching between one link and multiple links based on communication requirements. By controlling the number of active links as a variable parameter rather than a fixed configuration, the system achieves high reliability when needed while maintaining low complexity during normal operation
2Productivity
If multiple links are used for communication, then communication throughput and efficiency are improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic link activation where additional links are only established when communication efficiency requirements demand them. The system monitors communication load, job status, and performance requirements to selectively activate multiple links only when necessary, thereby achieving high communication efficiency while avoiding unnecessary power consumption during low-demand periods
Solution Approach 2:
The system periodically evaluates whether multiple links are needed based on current communication conditions, job status, and performance metrics. This periodic assessment allows the system to switch between single-link and multi-link modes appropriately, optimizing the balance between communication efficiency and power consumption over time
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of links is dynamically adjusted based on job status, then communication adaptability is improved, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication apparatus autonomously determines when to activate or deactivate additional links based on its own job status and communication requirements. The system self-manages the link configuration without requiring complex external control mechanisms, achieving high adaptability while keeping control complexity manageable through automated decision-making based on predefined criteria
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AI summary
A communication apparatus performs wireless communication with an external apparatus compliant with an IEEE 802.11be standard. The communication apparatus establishes a link between the external apparatus and the communication apparatus by a communication function compliant with the IEEE 802.11be standard, and executes, based on a job that the communication apparatus is holding, predetermined processing for controlling whether to execute a first communication using a first plural number of links between the external apparatus and the communication apparatus, or to execute a second communication using a second plural number of links smaller than the first plural number between the external apparatus and the communication apparatus.