Wi-Fi Aware RSDB Scheduling for Adaptive Discovery Timing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing Wi-Fi Aware communication methods do not effectively manage wireless channel and time resources, leading to inefficiencies in device discovery and data exchange.

Innovation Solution

The method involves transmitting a Bluetooth low energy advertisement message, activating a Wi-Fi Aware module, and identifying the availability of a real-time simultaneous dual band (RSDB) function, selecting an appropriate scheduling option based on access point connection and traffic characteristics, and performing a discovery procedure accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If Wi-Fi Aware communication uses fixed scheduling methods, then device discovery and data exchange can proceed, but wireless channel and time resources are not optimally managed leading to communication inefficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidtime resource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic scheduling by detecting AP connection status and traffic characteristics in real-time, then adapting the discovery procedure accordingly. The system switches between different scheduling modes (e.g., scheduled vs. unscheduled discovery) based on current network conditions, allowing optimal resource utilization rather than following a fixed schedule

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes scheduling parameters such as discovery window timing, duration, and frequency based on detected AP connection status and traffic patterns. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system optimizes channel and time resource allocation to improve communication efficiency and reduce wasted time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If Wi-Fi Aware communication does not consider AP connection status and traffic characteristics, then the system is simpler to operate, but channel and time resources cannot be optimized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechannel and time resource utilizationVSAvoidscheduling decision complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-assessment by automatically detecting its own AP connection status and traffic characteristics without external intervention. This self-service approach enables the device to autonomously determine the optimal scheduling mode based on its current state, balancing complexity reduction with resource optimization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors AP connection status and traffic characteristics, using this information to adjust scheduling decisions. This feedback loop enables adaptive scheduling that optimizes resource utilization while managing complexity through automated decision-making

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4679898A1Method and device for performing wi-fi aware communication
Publication Date: 2026.01.14 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for operating an electronic device for performing Wi-Fi Aware communication according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises the operations of: transmitting a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) advertisement message, and activating a Wi-Fi Aware module of the electronic device; identifying whether a real-time simultaneous dual-band (RSDB) function is available; as a result of the identification, when the RSDB function is available, selecting one RSDB scheduling option from among multiple RSDB scheduling options on the basis of an access point (AP) traffic characteristic and whether there is an AP connection of the electronic device; and performing a discovery procedure according to the selected RSDB scheduling option.