Portable Terminal Task Execution Control via Access Point Identifier

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing portable information terminals lack the ability to dynamically control data transmission and reception processes based on the connected access point, limiting flexibility in task execution priorities and environments.

Innovation Solution

A portable information terminal with task setting, connection, and execution parameter management capabilities, allowing for the dynamic adjustment of task execution instructions, priorities, and parameters based on an access point identifier, enabling customized task execution environments for each access point.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a portable information terminal connects to access points and receives data, then data communication functionality is improved, but the ability to control task execution priorities and environments dynamically remains insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask execution control flexibilityVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the execution parameters of tasks (such as execution priority, execution timing, and execution condition) based on the identified access point characteristics. By dynamically adjusting these parameters according to the access point identifier, the system achieves flexible task execution control without requiring complex additional hardware or structural modifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an access point identifier as an intermediary element that mediates between the access point connection and task execution control. This identifier serves as a key to retrieve pre-stored task execution control information, enabling indirect control of task parameters through a simple lookup mechanism rather than direct complex control logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If task execution parameters are fixed for all access points, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different access point environments deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess point environment adaptabilityVSAvoidparameter management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary action by pre-storing task execution control information (execution priorities, conditions, and parameters) in the terminal before actual task execution. This information is organized and stored according to access point identifiers, allowing the system to quickly retrieve and apply appropriate parameters when connecting to specific access points without real-time complex decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables different task execution parameters to be set for different access points by retrieving pre-stored control information based on the access point identifier. This allows the same task to have different execution characteristics (priority, timing, conditions) depending on which access point is being used, achieving environment-specific adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If dynamic task execution control per access point is implemented, then task execution flexibility is improved, but control information management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask execution customizationVSAvoidcontrol information management
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The access point identifier acts as a mediator that simplifies the management of control information. Instead of managing complex task parameters directly for each access point, the system uses the identifier as a key to retrieve pre-organized control information from storage, reducing the complexity of real-time parameter management while maintaining customization capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP2394719B1Portable information terminal, computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon portable information terminal control program, portable information system, and portable information terminal control method
Publication Date: 2020.04.08 NINTENDO CO LTD
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AI summary

First, one or more tasks each representing process contents of transmission or reception of data are set. Next, an access point is searched for, and a connection to the access point is performed if the access point is found. Then, before the one or more tasks are executed via the access point, an execution control parameter, for at least one of the one or more tasks, which indicates at least one of an execution instruction, whether or not to execute the task, and an execution priority, is obtained in accordance with an access point identifier. Then, transmission or reception of data is performed via the access point by executing at least one of the one or more tasks on the basis of the execution control parameter.