Multi-Band Bridge Client for Single-Trigger Frequency Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multi-frequency bridge clients and communication devices require multiple bridge trigger operations to connect on multiple frequency bands, leading to time-consuming processes and poor user experience due to uncertainty about the bridge type of the communication device.
Innovation Solution
A communication method for a multi-frequency bridge client that acquires device information on all frequency bands upon a single trigger, determines the bridge type based on interaction states, and uses configuration information from one frequency band to bridge with the device on all bands, including SSID retrieval for single-frequency devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-frequency bridge client performs standard protocol interaction with a single-frequency bridge communication device, then the client can complete protocol message interaction only on one frequency band, but the client cannot complete the interaction process on other frequency bands
Solution Approach 1:
The client performs preliminary actions by scanning for communication devices and acquiring device information on all frequency bands before completing the bridge trigger operation. This allows the client to prepare configuration information for multiple frequency bands in advance, enabling it to complete protocol interactions on all bands even when the communication device only supports one band at a time.
Solution Approach 2:
The client is designed with multi-functionality to handle both single-frequency and multi-frequency communication devices. It can detect the bridge type and adapt its behavior accordingly, performing complete protocol interactions when needed and using determined configuration information when the communication device is single-frequency, thus achieving universal compatibility.
2Reliability
If the client waits for protocol interaction completion on all frequency bands before bridging, then the client can ensure proper protocol exchange, but the bridging process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The client performs preliminary scanning and information acquisition on all frequency bands before the bridge trigger operation completes. By preparing device information and configuration information in advance, the client can reduce waiting time during the actual bridging process while still ensuring reliable protocol interactions when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The client dynamically adjusts its behavior based on the detected bridge type. When a single-frequency bridge device is detected, the client uses determined configuration information from the first frequency band to quickly complete bridging on other bands without waiting for protocol interaction completion on all bands, thus reducing time loss while maintaining reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the client performs multiple bridge trigger operations to connect on multiple frequency bands, then the client can establish bridges on all bands, but the process becomes time-consuming and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The client performs preliminary scanning and device information acquisition on all frequency bands in advance of the bridge trigger operation. This allows the client to prepare and determine configuration information for multiple frequency bands before the actual bridging begins, enabling single-trigger multi-frequency bridging instead of requiring multiple separate trigger operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple bridge trigger operations into a single operation by performing protocol interactions and configuration acquisition concurrently on all frequency bands. The client combines the scanning, information acquisition, and bridging processes into one unified operation, achieving multi-frequency bridging in a single trigger rather than requiring multiple separate triggers.
4Loss of time
If the client uses SSID retrieval method to acquire configuration information, then the client can quickly bridge with single-frequency devices, but the client must determine the bridge type first
Solution Approach 1:
The client performs preliminary scanning and device information acquisition on all frequency bands before determining the bridge type. By preparing the necessary information in advance, the client can quickly determine whether the device is single-frequency or multi-frequency and then use the appropriate method (complete protocol interaction or SSID retrieval) to acquire configuration information, minimizing time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The client changes its operational parameters based on the detected bridge type. When a single-frequency bridge device is detected, the client switches to using determined configuration information from the first frequency band and SSID retrieval method for other frequency bands, thereby optimizing the acquisition process and reducing time consumption while maintaining simplicity.
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AI summary
Provided are a client communication method, a client, and a communication system. The client is configured to bridge with single-frequency bridging communication device on a plurality of frequency bands. The communication method includes: in response to a single-time bridge trigger operation, obtaining device information of communication devices on each frequency band, and respectively starting protocol interaction processes associated with the single-frequency bridging communication devices on the plurality of frequency bands; in response to determining that the protocol interaction process is completed on a first frequency band, obtaining configuration information on the first frequency band; determining configuration information on at least one other frequency band other than the first frequency band based on the configuration information on the first frequency band and device information of each communication device on each frequency band; and bridging with the single-frequency bridging communication device on corresponding frequency bands by using these pieces of configuration information.