Mesh Network Connection Module Node Bridging Logic
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Solution Overview
Problem
In mesh network environments, portable electronic devices often experience connection disruptions when the distance from the user to the bridging node is too far, leading to frequent reconnections and signal delays due to the need to switch between nodes.
Innovation Solution
A network connection module and method that includes a searching module to identify nodes, a processing module to determine and set either a specific or strongest signal node as the bridging point, and a connection establishing module to maintain stable broadcasting within the mesh network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the portable electronic device automatically switches to another node when the distance to the current bridging node is too far, then the connection can be maintained, but the frequent switching causes signal transmission delay
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing a connection to a specific node before movement occurs, and maintains this connection even when signal strength decreases. The device determines whether to switch nodes based on predetermined conditions (specific node identification) rather than automatically switching when signal weakens, thus preventing frequent reconnections and signal delays
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of the conventional approach where the device automatically switches to the strongest signal node when distance increases, this invention inverts the logic by maintaining connection to a specific predetermined node even when signal strength decreases. The switching decision is inverted from signal-strength-based to identity-based, reducing unnecessary switches and transmission delays
2Adaptability or versatility
If the portable electronic device frequently reconnects to different nodes, then the device can maintain connection in a mobile environment, but the connection stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes a connection to a specific predetermined node in advance and maintains this connection as the primary connection. The device performs preliminary determination of whether to connect to a specific node or use the strongest signal node, and this decision is maintained throughout movement, providing stable connectivity in mobile environments
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces an intermediary decision-making mechanism (the determination module) that mediates between the need for mobile connectivity and connection stability. This intermediary evaluates whether to maintain connection to a specific node or switch to the strongest signal node, thus stabilizing connections while maintaining adaptability to mobile conditions
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AI summary
A network connection method is used for allowing a portable electronic device to connect to a node in a mesh network environment. The method includes the steps of: searching a plurality of nodes; determining whether there is a specific node in the plural of nodes; if yes, setting the specific node as a bridging point; if not, setting a node with the strongest signal strength in the plurality of nodes as the bridge point; and broadcasting to the other nodes via the bridge point under the mesh network environment.