Multi-band Wireless P2P Connection Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices face challenges in efficiently managing both short-range and long-range wireless communications using multiple frequency bands simultaneously, leading to suboptimal data transmission efficiency due to limitations in frequency band utilization.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device is equipped with multiple wireless communication circuits (e.g., WiFi and WiGig) and a processor that dynamically selects the appropriate frequency band for communication based on availability, establishing connections using the first frequency band if the second band is not accessible, and switching to the second band when possible for higher data rates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless communication circuits for different frequency bands are equipped, then communication versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by equipping the electronic device with multiple wireless communication circuits that support different frequency bands (first frequency band and second frequency band). Each communication circuit is configured to perform wireless communication with external electronic devices using its respective frequency band, enabling the device to adapt to various communication scenarios and requirements without needing separate dedicated systems for each band.
2Productivity
If dynamic frequency band selection is implemented, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but connection establishment time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the processor determine in advance whether a wireless connection can be established using the second frequency band before actually establishing the connection. This preliminary determination allows the system to prepare for high-speed communication when conditions are favorable while avoiding unnecessary connection establishment attempts when the second frequency band is unavailable, thus optimizing both efficiency and time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics through the processor's ability to dynamically select which frequency band to use for wireless communication based on real-time availability and connection conditions. The system can switch between the first frequency band and second frequency band depending on whether the second band is suitable for connection, enabling adaptive optimization of data transmission efficiency without being locked into a single fixed band.
3Reliability
If connection establishment checks are performed for multiple frequency bands, then communication reliability is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by having the processor continuously monitor and determine whether a wireless connection can be established using the second frequency band based on current communication conditions. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt its connection strategy in real-time, selecting the most reliable frequency band available while avoiding unnecessary processing time by stopping the determination process when the second frequency band is confirmed to be unsuitable.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method thereof. The apparatus comprises a communication circuitry; a memory; and at least one processor operatively coupled with the memory, wherein the at least one processor is configured to establish, using the communication circuitry, a first wireless peer-to-peer (P2P) connection with a first external device via a first frequency band; based at least in part on the apparatus being determined to be a group owner of the first wireless P2P group, listen, using the communication circuitry, to a discovery message sent from a second external device via a second frequency band lower than the first frequency band, the listening performed at least temporarily while the first wireless P2P connection is maintained between the apparatus and the first external device; and based at least in part on the discovery message, using the communication circuitry, join the second external device into the first wireless P2P connection via the first frequency band, or establish a second wireless P2P connection with the second external device via the second frequency band.