Handheld Wireless Device Dynamic Route Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Handheld wireless communication devices face limitations in integrating multiple wireless protocols and resources due to physical constraints and power management, which hinders their ability to efficiently connect to local and remote resources across various networks.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for a handheld portable communication device that dynamically discovers and configures connections to local and remote resources using multiple wireless protocols, adjusting routes based on user preferences and network availability, and integrates WLAN and Bluetooth technologies to manage signal interference and resource access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless protocols are integrated into the handheld device, then adaptability and connectivity options are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple wireless protocol stacks (Bluetooth, WLAN, cellular) into a single handheld device with a unified architecture. The baseband processor and application processor work together to manage multiple protocols simultaneously, merging previously separate functions into one integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The handheld device is designed with multi-functionality to support various wireless communication standards and protocols. The device can adaptively select and use different wireless technologies (Bluetooth for short-range, WLAN for local network, cellular for wide-area) based on the communication requirements, making it universally compatible with different network types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless protocols are integrated into the handheld device, then adaptability and connectivity options are improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs dynamic protocol selection and adaptive power management. The system can dynamically switch between different wireless protocols based on current communication needs, signal strength, and power availability. Power consumption is adjusted dynamically by activating only the necessary protocol stacks and adjusting transmission power levels according to real-time conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes in power management by adjusting transmission power, protocol activation states, and processing intensity based on communication requirements. The device monitors signal quality and network conditions to optimize power parameters, reducing energy consumption when full protocol functionality is not needed while maintaining adaptability when required.
3Productivity
If dynamic route adjustment is implemented, then communication efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms to monitor network conditions, signal strength, and communication quality in real-time. Based on this feedback, the device automatically adjusts routing decisions and protocol selection. The feedback loop enables the system to optimize communication efficiency by selecting the best available path without requiring complex manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The handheld device performs self-service in route adjustment by automatically monitoring network conditions and selecting optimal communication paths. The device independently manages protocol switching and route selection based on predefined criteria and real-time measurements, reducing the need for external control while improving communication efficiency through adaptive routing.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for a handheld portable communication device for configuring connection to and use of local and remote resources are disclosed and may include discovering available networks and resources, establishing a route between the handheld wireless communication device and a selected one or more of the available resources via a selected one or more of the available networks based on user preference criteria stored in the handheld wireless communication device, and communicating multimedia data between the handheld wireless communication device and the selected one or more of the available resources via the established route. The established route may be dynamically adjusted, based on network availability and bandwidth. The handheld wireless communication device may communicate utilizing a plurality of wireless protocols. The preference criteria stored in the handheld wireless communication device may be dynamically adjusted. The resources may be local or remote to the handheld wireless communication device.