Wi-Fi Interface Release for Stable Network Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with dual-WIFI capabilities face challenges in efficiently managing network sharing and Wi-Fi functionality, leading to performance degradation and instability when both functions are active simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
The method involves detecting a network-sharing enablement request and releasing one of the two first network interfaces upon determining their creation, enabling network sharing only after successful release, allowing the device to maintain both Wi-Fi and network sharing functions while improving performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device maintains both Wi-Fi and network sharing functions simultaneously, then the device's network functionality and versatility are improved, but system performance degradation and instability occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network interface management where the system automatically detects and releases unnecessary network interfaces based on real-time operational state. When network sharing is enabled, the system dynamically releases the second network interface to prevent resource conflicts, while maintaining the first network interface for Wi-Fi functionality. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by adapting the network interface configuration to current operational requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device creates two network interfaces for Wi-Fi network access, then network access capability is improved, but resource conflicts and performance degradation occur when network sharing is enabled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and releases the second network interface from active use when network sharing is enabled. The system specifically identifies and releases the second network interface (while preserving the first) to eliminate resource conflicts. This selective extraction of the unnecessary network interface resolves the contradiction by removing the source of resource conflicts while maintaining essential network functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device enables network sharing function, then network sharing capability is improved, but conflicts with Wi-Fi module occur leading to instability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by detecting and releasing the second network interface before network sharing is fully activated. The system proactively prepares the network interface configuration by releasing potentially conflicting interfaces in advance, preventing resource conflicts before they occur. This preliminary action ensures stable coexistence of Wi-Fi and network sharing functions.
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AI summary
A method for network sharing and related devices are provided. The method for network sharing and related devices are applied to an electronic device with a WIFI module. The method includes the following. Upon detecting a network-sharing enablement request, whether the electronic device has created two first network interfaces for WIFI network access through the WIFI module is determined. One of the two first network interfaces is released upon a determination that the electronic device has created the two first network interfaces through the WIFI module. Network sharing is enabled once the one of the two first network interfaces is successfully released.