Wired Wireless Diagnosis Signal Transmission for Network Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication device diagnosis methods rely solely on IP address allocation checks, leading to unreliable network connection determinations, as they do not account for actual data reception issues.
Innovation Solution
A diagnosis method that uses different communication methods for sending a diagnosis request and receiving a diagnosis signal, ensuring that communication is possible only if the signal is successfully received, thereby increasing reliability and eliminating the need for constant diagnosis states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If only IP address allocation check is performed for network connection diagnosis, then the diagnosis process is simple, but the reliability of network connection determination is low
Solution Approach 1:
The system transmits a diagnosis request signal in advance through wired communication before performing the actual wireless communication diagnosis. This preliminary action ensures that the diagnosis can be triggered on demand without requiring constant diagnosis readiness, while still enabling reliable verification of wireless data reception capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a diagnosis signal as an intermediary element to verify actual data reception capability. The diagnosis signal is transmitted through the wireless communication path after being requested via wired communication, serving as a mediator to confirm whether data can actually be received wirelessly, thus improving diagnosis reliability beyond simple IP address checks.
2Reliability
If diagnosis is constantly possible, then real-time communication status can be monitored, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of maintaining constant diagnosis capability, the system uses periodic action by allowing diagnosis only when a diagnosis request is received through wired communication. The diagnosis is performed on-demand rather than continuously, reducing energy consumption while still providing reliable communication status monitoring when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The wired transmission of diagnosis request serves as a preliminary action that prepares the system for diagnosis without requiring constant diagnosis readiness. This approach enables the system to transition to a low-power state between diagnosis operations, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining the ability to monitor communication status when required.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes: a first communication section which communicates with an external device having a diagnosis function of a network using a first communication method; a second communication section which communicates with the external device using a second communication method; and a transmission section which transmits a diagnosis signal to the external device through the second communication section. The transmission section transmits the diagnosis signal according to a diagnosis request received through the first communication section from the external device.