Gateway Device Wireless Extender Schedule Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
In existing Wi-Fi systems, when the radio transceiver function of the gateway device is turned off, the wireless extender's radio transceiver function remains active, leading to power wastage and unnecessary energy consumption, as it cannot access external networks, rendering its continuous operation meaningless.
Innovation Solution
Synchronizing the schedule of the gateway device with the wireless extender to automatically turn on and off the radio transceiver function in tandem, preventing unnecessary power usage and simplifying user operations by eliminating the need for manual synchronization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the radio transceiver function of the wireless extender is kept on to maintain network connectivity, then the user can access external networks, but it causes wastage of power resources when the gateway device's radio transceiver function is turned off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the schedule management functions of the gateway device and wireless extender by having the gateway synchronize its schedule with the extender. This ensures both devices operate according to the same timing rules, allowing the extender to automatically turn off its radio transceiver function when the gateway does, thereby eliminating power wastage while maintaining network connectivity when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device sends schedule information to the wireless extender through synchronization. The extender uses this feedback to automatically adjust its radio transceiver function state, turning it on when the gateway is on and turning it off when the gateway is off, thus optimizing power consumption while ensuring reliable network connectivity when required.
2Loss of energy
If the radio transceiver function of the wireless extender is manually turned on and off to synchronize with the gateway device, then power resources are conserved, but user operations become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless extender performs self-service by automatically synchronizing its schedule with the gateway device and autonomously adjusting its radio transceiver function state. The extender receives schedule information from the gateway and automatically turns on or off its radio transceiver function without requiring user intervention, thus conserving power resources while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device preliminarily synchronizes its schedule with the wireless extender before the extender needs to adjust its radio transceiver function. This preliminary synchronization ensures that when the gateway turns on or off its radio transceiver function, the extender is already prepared to follow suit, eliminating the need for manual user actions while optimizing power consumption.
3Loss of energy
If the schedule of the gateway device is synchronized with the wireless extender, then power resources are conserved through automatic coordination, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device performs multiple functions: it manages its own radio transceiver function schedule and simultaneously synchronizes this schedule with the wireless extender. By making the gateway multi-functional, the patent avoids adding separate synchronization hardware or complex dedicated synchronization mechanisms, thus conserving power resources while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device copies its schedule information to the wireless extender through synchronization. Instead of implementing complex bidirectional communication protocols or additional synchronization hardware, the gateway simply copies its schedule data to the extender, which then uses this information to automatically adjust its radio transceiver function state, thereby conserving power while keeping the synchronization mechanism simple.
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The present disclosure relates to a gateway device, wireless extender, method, device and medium. The gateway device comprises: a memory having an instruction stored thereon; and a processor configured to execute the instruction stored on the memory to cause the gateway device to execute the following operation: obtaining a schedule used to automatically turn on or turn off the radio transceiver function of the gateway device; and synchronizing the schedule to the wireless extender that is connected to the gateway device.