Network Connection Control for Parallel Device Search and Internet Check

The patent prepares multiple potential access points and their connection information in advance before the communication setup begins. The information processing apparatus stores connection information for multiple APs and can quickly switch between them during the setup process, eliminating the need for sequential trial-and-error connections and significantly reducing communication setup time.

The patent implements dynamic processing by executing search processing and confirmation processing in parallel rather than sequentially. The system can adaptively switch between different access points based on real-time connection status, and the processing flow dynamically adjusts based on whether the communication device is found or Internet connectivity is established, optimizing the setup process efficiency.

The patent stores connection information for multiple access points in advance, including both the AP providing Internet connectivity and the AP where the communication device is located. Before switching networks to enable device communication, the system prepares the alternative Internet-connected AP information, allowing quick restoration of Internet access if needed.

The patent implements a feedback mechanism that continuously monitors both the communication connection status and Internet connectivity status. Based on this feedback, the system can automatically determine whether to maintain the current network connection or switch back to an Internet-connected network, ensuring both communication reliability and Internet access availability.

The patent enables the information processing apparatus to perform universal device discovery across multiple different wireless LAN networks. By storing connection information for multiple APs and implementing the ability to switch between networks, the system can discover communication devices regardless of which specific network they are connected to, making the device discovery process universally applicable across different network environments.

The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-storing connection information for multiple access points and pre-establishing the capability to switch between different networks. This preparation allows the system to quickly search for communication devices on alternative networks without complex real-time decision-making, improving device discovery reliability while keeping the actual search process relatively simple.