Wireless Access Point Control via Command Signal Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of personal access points, such as femto cells, face challenges in modifying settings and properties wirelessly, as existing methods require physical connections and technical expertise, which is not feasible for consumers.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a method in wireless devices and access points to recognize and execute commands within communications, such as text messages or phone calls, allowing for wireless control of access points without the need for physical connections or technical intervention, using existing consumer-friendly communication protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical cable connection is used to control access point, then control reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with a wireless communication system. The access point receives control commands through wireless signals (SMS, voice calls, or data communications) from a remote device, eliminating the need for physical cable connections while maintaining control functionality. This substitution improves ease of operation by allowing remote control without physical access to the access point.
2Ease of operation
If wireless communication is used to control access point, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the access point multi-functional by enabling it to perform both its primary wireless communication function and control command reception function. The access point can receive control commands through existing communication protocols (SMS, voice, data) that it already uses for normal operation, rather than requiring a separate dedicated control system. This universality approach improves ease of operation while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
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AI summary
A method including wirelessly receiving a communication from a wireless device at a receiving device where the communication designated for transmission through the receiving device, recognizing a non-address portion of the communication as indicative of a command for the receiving device, and terminating the communication at the receiving device.