Protocol Selection for Network Device Discovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information communication devices face compatibility issues and increased processing loads due to multiple discovery protocols, leading to decreased device types available for network connections and impaired user selectivity and operability.
Innovation Solution
A communication device with a storage unit for pairing information, a selecting unit to choose the appropriate protocol, and a generating unit to create a list of selectable devices, which reduces protocol load and improves user convenience by filtering unnecessary protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple discovery protocols are simultaneously executed to detect more devices, then the number of detected devices increases, but the amount of communication packet data to be processed increases and user selectivity is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically selects and activates only the necessary discovery protocol based on the device type and connection target, rather than simultaneously executing multiple protocols. This dynamic approach reduces communication packet processing load while maintaining the ability to detect required devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and removes unnecessary discovery protocol processes from the system, keeping only the essential protocol needed for the specific device type and connection scenario. This eliminates redundant communication packet processing while preserving device detection capability.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple discovery protocols are simultaneously executed to detect more devices, then the number of detected devices increases, but user selectivity and operability are impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes unnecessary devices from the displayed list by selectively executing only the required discovery protocol. This filtering process presents users with a refined list of relevant devices, improving selectivity and operability while still detecting all necessary devices through the appropriate protocol.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the device list based on the selected protocol and device type, providing users with context-relevant options rather than a static comprehensive list. This dynamic filtering enhances user selectivity by showing only applicable devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If information communication devices have at least two discovery protocols to ensure compatibility, then compatibility among different devices is improved, but the amount of communication packet data to be processed increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic protocol selection that activates only the necessary discovery protocol based on the specific device type and connection requirements. This dynamic approach maintains compatibility with target devices while minimizing communication packet processing load and energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameter (active protocol) based on device type and connection target, selecting from available protocols only the one needed for the current scenario. This parameter adjustment maintains compatibility while reducing processing load.
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AI summary
An information communication device has a storage medium that stores information to determine a target information communication device on a network. A selection unit selects at least one protocol from plural protocols for obtaining information on other information communication devices on the basis of the stored information. A generating unit generates a list of information communication devices that have the at least one selected protocol as target information communication devices which a user can select on the network.