Communication Device State Switching for NFC and Wi-Fi Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication devices face challenges in seamlessly transitioning between different wireless communication protocols such as NFC and Wi-Fi Direct, leading to inefficiencies and limitations in data transfer capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A communication device equipped with multiple interfaces (NFC and Wi-Fi) that dynamically adjusts its state to ensure seamless communication with mobile devices by determining its current communication status and executing necessary processes to shift to a communication-enabled state when needed, allowing it to handle both NFC and Wi-Fi Direct protocols efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the communication device uses multiple wireless communication protocols (NFC and Wi-Fi), then the adaptability and versatility of the device is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need to manage multiple interfaces and transition between protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The communication device is designed with multiple wireless communication interfaces (NFC and Wi-Fi) integrated into a single device, allowing it to perform multiple communication functions. The control unit manages both interfaces and can select appropriate protocols based on communication requirements,实现 one device serving multiple communication purposes
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary that manages the transition between NFC and Wi-Fi protocols. It receives specific information from the mobile device, determines the current communication state, and executes necessary processes to shift between protocols, simplifying the complexity of managing multiple interfaces through centralized control
2Productivity
If the communication device dynamically transitions between communication states, then the productivity and efficiency of data transfer is improved, but the loss of time increases due to the specific processes required to shift to communication-enabled state
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit determines the current communication state in advance by receiving specific information from the mobile device using NFC. Based on this preliminary determination, it proactively executes the necessary processes to shift to the communication-enabled state before actual data transfer begins, preventing delays during the transfer process
Solution Approach 2:
The communication device dynamically adjusts its operational state by transitioning between non-communication and communication-enabled states based on real-time requirements. The control unit monitors communication needs and executes state shifts only when necessary, optimizing the balance between readiness and energy efficiency
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AI summary
A communication device may include a first type of interface and a second type of interface. The communication device may execute the communication of object data with a mobile device using the second type of interface after executing a specific process for causing the communication device to shift to a communication-enabled state, in a case where it is determined that the communication device is not currently in the communication-enabled state. Also, the communication device may execute the communication of the object data with the mobile device using the second type of interface without executing the specific process, in a case where it is determined that the communication device is currently in the communication-enabled state.