Information Processing Apparatus Multi-Method Connection Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for connecting information processing devices to communication devices using multiple communication methods, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy, are cumbersome and lack user convenience in setting up multiple connections.
Innovation Solution
A control method that searches for communication devices using both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy, allowing users to select a target device and transmit setting information for establishing connections using either method, thereby simplifying the connection setting process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication methods are used to connect information processing apparatus to communication apparatus, then connection versatility is improved, but setting complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses the first communication method as an intermediary to transmit setting information for the second communication method. The information processing apparatus establishes a connection via the first communication method (e.g., Wi-Fi), then uses this connection to send configuration data that enables the second communication method (e.g., Bluetooth Low Energy). This mediator approach allows complex multi-method configuration to be simplified through sequential establishment rather than simultaneous manual setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary connection establishment using the first communication method before configuring the second communication method. By pre-establishing a reliable communication channel through the first method, the system prepares the groundwork for subsequent configuration steps. This preliminary action ensures that setting information can be reliably transmitted and that the final multi-method connection is built on a stable foundation.
2Reliability
If manual configuration of each communication method is required, then connection reliability is improved, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by allowing the information processing apparatus to automatically transmit setting information for the second communication method through the first communication method. Instead of requiring users to manually configure each communication method separately, the system performs the configuration automatically once the user initiates the connection process. This self-service mechanism maintains connection reliability through proper configuration while significantly improving user convenience by eliminating manual setup steps.
3Stability of the object's composition
If connection setting processing is performed separately for each communication method, then connection stability is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the connection setting processes by using the first communication method's connection to facilitate the configuration of the second communication method. Instead of treating each communication method's setup as a completely separate process, the system combines them into a unified workflow where the first method's establishment enables the second method's configuration. This merging reduces total processing time while maintaining the stability benefits of proper sequential configuration.
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AI summary
There is provided a control method of performing communication using a first and second communication method includes: searching for, by the first and second communication method, communication apparatus; receiving a selection of one of the communication apparatus discovered by the first and second communication method, as a target; and if the target discovered by the first communication method is selected, transmitting first setting information to cause the target to establish connection by the first communication method to the target, and transmitting second setting information to cause the target to establish connection by the second communication method to the target, and if the target discovered by the second communication method is selected, transmitting the second setting information to the target by the second communication method, and transmitting the first setting information to the target.