Unified Wireless Configuration for Multi-Protocol Communication Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users need to manually configure communication settings for each communication system when a device supports both Wi-Fi and WiGig, requiring separate instructions for each protocol, which is inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A radio communication apparatus that determines and exchanges authentication keys based on the communication capabilities of both devices, allowing for simultaneous configuration of multiple communication protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a radio communication apparatus supports multiple communication configurations (Wi-Fi and WiGig), then the adaptability and versatility of the device is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users need to manually configure each communication system separately
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the configuration processes of multiple communication protocols (Wi-Fi and WiGig) into a single unified operation. When a user initiates communication configuration, the apparatus automatically performs authentication key exchange for both protocols simultaneously through a single WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) process, eliminating the need for separate manual configurations for each protocol.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus implements self-service by automatically determining which communication protocols are supported by both itself and the counterpart device, then autonomously configuring authentication keys for the appropriate protocols without requiring user intervention for each protocol separately. The system detects capabilities and performs configuration autonomously based on mutual support.
2Reliability
If separate configuration instructions are required for each communication protocol, then the reliability of configuration can be maintained, but the productivity and efficiency of the configuration process deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary capability detection before configuration begins. The apparatus determines in advance which communication protocols are mutually supported between itself and the counterpart device, then prepares and executes authentication key exchange for all supported protocols in a single unified process, improving both efficiency and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration process maintains continuity by executing authentication key exchange for multiple protocols in an uninterrupted sequence within a single WPS session. Rather than completing one protocol configuration then starting another, the system continuously processes configuration for all supported protocols without interruption, enhancing both speed and reliability.
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AI summary
The objective of the present invention is a radio communication apparatus such that, in a radio communication apparatus that allows a plurality of communication settings, other communication settings can also be executed accompanying execution of one communication setting. In the present invention, a radio communication apparatus (100) performs a plurality of communication settings between a radio communication apparatus (200). A communication setting determination unit (111) outputs a setting flag indicating whether or not to perform a plurality of communication settings. A setting information exchange unit (113), on the basis of the setting flag input from the communication setting determination unit (111), exchanges setting information related to unset communication settings between the radio communication apparatus (200).