Router Device for Automatic Connection Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic apparatuses require manual user intervention to select connection options for calls, which can lead to cumbersome management and unfavorable pricing models for network operators due to the differences in quality of service and interconnect fees across various networks.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with a router device that determines whether the target device is in the same network, using identifiers from internal or external databases to automatically select the most suitable connection type based on user or operator preferences, such as circuit switched, packet switched, or VoIP connections, to optimize quality and cost.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual user intervention is used to select connection options, then connection quality can be optimized for specific calls, but the apparatus becomes cumbersome to manage and user-friendly operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The router device automatically performs connection selection without requiring manual user intervention. It autonomously determines the appropriate connection type (circuit switched or packet switched) based on stored operator preferences and network conditions, making the system self-managing while maintaining optimal connection quality.
Solution Approach 2:
Connection preferences and rules are pre-configured in the router device before actual calls occur. The system stores operator-defined preferences for different scenarios in advance, enabling automatic decision-making during call establishment without requiring real-time user input or complex manual configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If packet switched connections are used for all calls, then network flexibility and modern service support improve, but interconnect fees increase and operator revenue deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different connection types based on local conditions - using circuit switched connections for domestic calls within the same operator network to minimize interconnect fees, and packet switched connections for international or inter-operator calls where flexibility is more valuable. This localized approach optimizes both revenue retention and network adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The router dynamically changes connection parameters (connection type selection) based on call characteristics such as destination network, call type, and operator preferences. By adjusting the connection parameter according to specific call scenarios, the system balances revenue optimization with network flexibility requirements.
3Loss of energy
If circuit switched connections are used for domestic calls, then interconnect fees are minimized and operator revenue is preserved, but support for modern VoIP services and network adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection selection system is dynamic rather than static - it automatically adapts the connection type based on real-time call parameters and operator preferences. For domestic calls, it dynamically selects circuit switched to minimize fees, while for international or VoIP-enabled calls, it dynamically switches to packet switched to support modern services, thus balancing revenue and adaptability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connection types are available, then service quality and pricing options improve, but device complexity and management burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The router device acts as an intermediary that manages the complexity of multiple connection types. It automatically selects the appropriate connection type (circuit switched or packet switched) based on pre-configured operator preferences and call characteristics, shielding users from the complexity while maintaining access to multiple service quality options.
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AI summary
A method and electronic apparatus is provided for establishing a connection in a first electronic apparatus to a second electronic apparatus using one of a plurality of clients. The method comprises determining whether the first electronic apparatus and the second electronic apparatus, to which a connection is requested, is operating in the same network; establishing the connection using a first client if the first and second electronic apparatuses are operating in the same network; and establishing the connection using a second client if the second electronic apparatus is operating in a different network than the first electronic apparatus.