Wireless Device Volatile Storage for Ad-Hoc Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communication devices face challenges in efficiently managing memory resources for storing wireless setup data due to limited memory storage capacity, particularly when switching between different wireless networks.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication device is designed with a setting section that stores wireless setup data in a volatile storage area using an automatic wireless setup mode, determining network connections based on signals from access points or terminal devices, and storing data differently in volatile and non-volatile storage areas depending on the network type, optimizing memory usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless setup data is stored in non-volatile storage area for all networks, then connection reliability is improved, but memory storage capacity is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the storage approach by network type: infrastructure networks (APs) store setup data in non-volatile memory for reliability, while ad-hoc networks (terminal devices) store setup data only in volatile memory. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by applying different storage strategies to different network scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different storage qualities to different network types: permanent storage (non-volatile) for infrastructure networks and temporary storage (volatile) for ad-hoc networks. This local quality differentiation optimizes memory usage while maintaining appropriate connection reliability for each network type.
2Quantity of substance
If wireless setup data is stored in volatile storage area only, then memory storage capacity is preserved, but connection reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the storage strategy based on network type, assigning volatile storage to ad-hoc networks where temporary connectivity is acceptable, and non-volatile storage to infrastructure networks where reliability is critical. This resolves the contradiction by matching storage persistence to network requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the storage parameter (volatile vs. non-volatile) based on the network type parameter. By dynamically adjusting storage persistence according to whether the network is infrastructure or ad-hoc, the system optimizes both memory usage and connection reliability.
3Ease of operation
If automatic wireless setup mode is used for all networks, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic setup mode selection based on network type: automatic setup for infrastructure networks and manual setup for ad-hoc networks. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by adjusting the ease of operation according to the specific network context.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the setup mode parameter (automatic vs. manual) based on the network type. This parameter adjustment allows the system to maintain ease of operation for standard infrastructure networks while providing adaptability for specialized ad-hoc network scenarios.
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AI summary
A wireless communication device is provided. The device is connectable to a first wireless network including an access point and a second wireless network including a terminal having an access point function. The device includes a setting section which stores setup data in a volatile storage area, a communication section which performs wireless communication using the setup data stored in the volatile storage area, and a determination section which determines which wireless networks the device is to be connected to. If the device is to be connected to the first wireless network, the setting section stores first setup data from the access point into the volatile storage area and a non-volatile storage area. If the device is to be connected to the second wireless network, the setting section stores second setup data from the terminal into the volatile storage area without storing it into the non-volatile storage area.