Wireless Access Device Network Identifier Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In environments with multiple wireless LAN access points, users face difficulties in connecting to intended networks due to deteriorating communication quality and unintended connections, especially when the number of access points increases, leading to issues with maintaining network identifiers and managing network connections.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication system comprising a connection control device, wireless terminal, and wireless access device that includes receivers, transmitters, and processing parts to extract and set network identifiers, adjust radio wave intensity, and control communication, allowing for efficient management and connection to specific wireless LAN access points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of wireless LAN access points is increased to improve service coverage, then service accessibility is improved, but communication quality deteriorates due to interference and connection management issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless network identification into multiple hierarchical components: a common identifier shared by multiple access points and individual identifiers for each access point. This segmentation allows terminals to first connect to the common network and then be guided to specific access points, enabling scalable network expansion without compromising communication quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism in the form of distributed information and notification systems that mediate between access points and terminals. The access point transmits distributed information containing individual identifiers, and the notification mechanism guides terminals to switch to appropriate access points, thereby managing connections in multi-access point environments and maintaining communication quality.
2Ease of operation
If automatic switchover based on priority order or radio wave intensity is used to simplify terminal connection, then connection ease is improved, but terminals may connect to unintended access points losing network identifier control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the access point monitors terminal connections and actively transmits notification information to guide terminals. Instead of passive automatic switchover, the system provides active feedback through distributed information and notifications that inform terminals about the appropriate access point to connect to, maintaining network identifier control while preserving connection ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring distributed information with individual access point identifiers and transmitting this information to terminals before connection decisions are made. This allows terminals to have informed connection choices rather than random switchover, preventing unintended connections while maintaining ease of operation.
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AI summary
There is provided a wireless access device including a wireless transmitter/receiver configured to receive a wireless signal including a network identifier, and a setting processing part configured to extract the network identifier from the wireless signal received by the wireless transmitter/receiver and to set a logical network identified by the network identifier.