Wireless Communication Apparatus Mediator for Automatic Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users find it difficult and inconvenient to establish wireless network connections between electronic devices and peripheral devices due to the complexity of existing connection modes, especially for unfamiliar users.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication apparatus and method that includes a first communication unit for receiving video signals, a video processor for processing signals, and a controller that receives wireless connection information to establish connections using various modes such as infrastructure, ad-hoc, Wi-Fi direct, or DLNA, simplifying the connection process through a graphical user interface and user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless network connection modes are regulated to connect devices in accordance with their own characteristic procedures, then connection reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mediator device that receives wireless connection information from a first device and transmits it to a second device, enabling automatic connection without user intervention. This intermediary resolves the contradiction by handling the complex connection procedures in the background while providing a simple user experience through the mediator's interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables devices to automatically establish wireless connections by exchanging connection information through the mediator without requiring user configuration or knowledge of connection modes. The devices serve themselves by automatically processing the connection handshake based on the transmitted information, improving ease of operation while maintaining reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual connection procedures are used for each wireless connection mode, then connection adaptability is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the mediator device pre-process and transmit wireless connection information before the actual connection is needed. The connection parameters and modes are prepared in advance and automatically exchanged, eliminating the time-consuming manual configuration process while maintaining support for multiple connection modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The mediator device provides a universal interface that handles multiple wireless connection modes (infrastructure, ad-hoc, P2P) through a single automated process. This multi-functional approach allows the system to adapt to different connection scenarios without requiring separate manual procedures for each mode, reducing connection time while maintaining versatility.
3Ease of operation
If automatic wireless connection establishment is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent places the complexity in the mediator device rather than in the end devices. The mediator handles the complex logic of receiving, processing, and transmitting wireless connection information, while the end devices only need to communicate with the mediator through simple interfaces. This distributes complexity strategically to improve ease of operation for users.
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AI summary
A wireless communication apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. The wireless communication apparatus includes: a first communication unit which receives a video signal from an image device; a video processor which processes the video signal; a second communication unit establishes a wireless connection with another device; and a controller receives wireless connection information from the image device through the first communication unit, and controls the second communication unit to establish the wireless connection with the other device based on the received wireless connection information.