Wireless Bridge Beacon Interval Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless bridges continuously transmit signals, causing interference to surrounding electronics and potential health concerns due to electromagnetic radiation, and lack adaptability in transmission modes to suit different environments.
Innovation Solution
A wireless network communication device with multiple signal transmission modes (normal, extended, and no-transmission) and statuses (normal, delay, idle) that adjusts based on detected signals from terminal instruments, using modules for signal detection and transmission interval management to minimize interference and radiation exposure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the wireless bridge continuously transmits signals to provide uninterrupted service, then service reliability is improved, but interference to surrounding electronics and electromagnetic radiation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless bridge transmits beacon signals periodically rather than continuously. The system uses a timer to control the transmission interval, allowing the bridge to remain in a low-power state between transmissions. This periodic transmission maintains service reliability by ensuring clients can reconnect when needed, while significantly reducing continuous electromagnetic radiation and interference to surrounding electronics.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless bridge monitors for client disconnection events and uses this feedback to adjust transmission behavior. When a client disconnects, the bridge extends its beacon transmission interval to ensure the disconnected client can re-establish connection. This feedback mechanism maintains reliability without requiring continuous transmission, as the system adapts its behavior based on actual network conditions.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If the wireless bridge extends the beacon transmission interval to reduce interference, then electromagnetic radiation is reduced, but service reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system monitors client connection status and uses feedback to dynamically adjust the beacon transmission interval. When clients are connected, the bridge uses shorter intervals for reliable communication. When clients disconnect, the bridge extends the interval to reduce radiation, while the extended interval still allows time for disconnected clients to reconnect. This feedback-based adaptation maintains reliability without requiring continuous transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The beacon transmission interval is made dynamic rather than fixed. The system adjusts the interval based on real-time network conditions, client connection status, and detected disconnection events. This dynamic adjustment allows the bridge to optimize between radiation reduction and service reliability, transitioning between different transmission patterns as needed.
3Productivity
If the wireless bridge operates in normal mode with continuous transmission, then service performance is maintained, but adaptability to different environments is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless bridge implements multiple operational modes (normal mode, extended mode, idle mode) that can be dynamically selected based on environmental conditions and network demand. This dynamic mode selection allows the system to adapt to different scenarios: using normal mode for high-performance requirements, extended mode for reduced radiation in low-activity periods, and idle mode for minimal operation when no clients are present. This multi-mode design significantly enhances adaptability while maintaining service performance when needed.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a method for determining the working status of a wireless network communication device. The method includes determining the probe request or broadcast packet or any wireless packet with its destination address equal to this AP address, and then determining whether extending the time interval of signal transmission based on the detection result. Next, when the device does not receive the probe requests or broadcast packet or any wireless packet with its destination address equal to this AP address within the first predetermined interval, the wireless network communication device will switch to the idle mode. Further, the step of the present invention includes determining whether awakening or shutdown the wireless network communication device based on the result of the detection of the probe request or broadcast packet or any wireless packet with its destination address equal to this AP address within the second predetermined interval.