Wi-Fi P2P Group Owner Selection Using Device Power Attributes

The patent changes the parameters used for Group Owner selection from only intent values to include multiple device attributes such as device type, power source type, and battery capacity. This allows battery-powered devices to have their intent values adjusted based on these additional parameters, preventing them from being selected as Group Owner and thus reducing battery consumption.

The patent introduces an intermediary evaluation mechanism that assesses device suitability for Group Owner role before final selection. This intermediary step analyzes device attributes and modifies intent values accordingly, acting as a mediator between the simple intent value comparison and the final Group Owner determination, thereby preventing battery-powered devices from being selected.

The patent applies preliminary action by having devices exchange and share their attribute information (device type, power source, battery capacity) during the initial device discovery phase, before the Group Owner selection process begins. This preliminary gathering of information simplifies the subsequent selection process, as the data is already available and does not require additional complex checking during the actual selection.

The patent makes the device information exchange mechanism universal by having all devices share their attributes during discovery, which serves multiple purposes: it enables battery consumption optimization, supports Group Owner selection, and provides information for other potential uses. This multi-functional approach avoids the need for separate information gathering processes.