Smart Storage Device Refresh Command for Wireless Network Updates
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Solution Overview
Problem
In wireless communication systems, updated network access information in smart storage devices is not efficiently propagated to wireless communications apparatuses, leading to poor network performance and user experience due to delayed refreshes, especially when the apparatus is busy with long-running operations.
Innovation Solution
A smart storage device sends a 'refresh' command to the wireless communications apparatus, including conditions to suspend active operations and initiate updates, ensuring timely refreshes even if the apparatus is busy, by including specific indicators to force the refresh based on ongoing activities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the wireless communications apparatus waits for idle periods to refresh network access information, then energy consumption is reduced and active operations are not interrupted, but the network access information becomes outdated leading to poor network performance
Solution Approach 1:
The smart storage device proactively sends a refresh command to the wireless communications apparatus before the apparatus completes its long-running active operation. This preliminary action ensures that the refresh is initiated in advance, preventing outdated information from degrading network performance, while the apparatus can still complete its current operation without interruption.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart storage device autonomously monitors its own content for changes and independently decides when to send refresh commands to the wireless communications apparatus. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for the apparatus to continuously check for updates, enabling timely refreshes without burdening the apparatus during active operations.
2Reliability
If the smart storage device sends refresh commands frequently, then network access information is kept updated improving network performance, but the wireless communications apparatus is interrupted during active operations increasing operational delays
Solution Approach 1:
The refresh command is sent as a preliminary action with a suspension indicator, allowing the apparatus to note the refresh requirement without immediately executing it. The actual refresh occurs only after the current active operation completes, thus maintaining network information freshness while preserving operation completion efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic refresh behavior conditioned on operation status. The smart storage device sends refresh commands at appropriate intervals, but the execution is periodically adjusted based on whether the apparatus is in an active operation state, balancing information freshness with operational continuity.
3Reliability
If the wireless communications apparatus checks for updates continuously, then network access information is updated promptly improving user experience, but energy consumption increases and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The smart storage device performs self-service by autonomously monitoring its content for changes and initiating refresh commands when updates occur. This eliminates the need for the wireless communications apparatus to continuously check for updates, significantly reducing energy consumption while maintaining information freshness through event-driven refreshes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the smart storage device notifies the wireless communications apparatus of content changes. This feedback loop ensures that refreshes occur only when necessary, avoiding continuous checking and reducing energy consumption while maintaining up-to-date network access information.
4Loss of time
If the refresh operation is performed immediately when commanded, then network access information is updated promptly, but long-running active operations are interrupted causing operational delays
Solution Approach 1:
The refresh command with suspension indicator serves as a preliminary notification that prepares the system for a future refresh operation. The actual refresh is deferred until after the active operation completes, eliminating interruptions while ensuring the update occurs promptly after the operation, thus balancing both update timeliness and operation completion efficiency.
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AI summary
This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for managing information in a smart storage device. In one aspect a smart storage device is provided that is configured to be coupled to a wireless communications apparatus operating in a wireless communications network. The smart storage device includes a memory configured to store network access information for accessing services of the network. The smart storage device further includes a controller configured to send a message to the wireless communications apparatus including data notifying the wireless communications apparatus of an update to the network access information. The data further includes a command that the wireless communications apparatus suspend an active operation of the wireless communications apparatus and initiate updating information managed by the wireless communications apparatus based on one or more conditions. The updating of the information is based on at least a portion of the updated network access information.