Wireless Docking Center Protocol Support for Wi-Gig Extensions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless docking centers lack support for Wi-Gig Bus Extension (WBE) and Wi-Gig Display Extension (WDE) as peripheral function protocols, limiting wireless communication capabilities with peripheral devices.
Innovation Solution
Implementing methods and systems for wireless communication that enable a wireless docking center to receive requests for supported peripheral function protocols and transmit responses indicating support for WBE and WDE, including detailed information elements for discovery and network roles, allowing wireless devices to connect to these protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless docking centers use traditional peripheral function protocols, then compatibility with existing devices is maintained, but support for Wi-Gig Bus Extension and Wi-Gig Display Extension is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables wireless docking centers to support multiple peripheral function protocols simultaneously, including both traditional protocols and Wi-Gig Bus Extension/Wi-Gig Display Extension protocols. This multi-functionality approach allows the docking center to adapt to different device types and communication standards while maintaining reliable connections through protocol-specific optimization
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless docking centers add support for WBE and WDE protocols, then communication capabilities are enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments protocol handling by introducing protocol-specific information elements (simple IE and detailed IE) that organize WBE and WDE protocol parameters separately from traditional protocols. This segmentation allows the system to manage multiple protocols independently, reducing overall complexity while enhancing communication capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer in the form of structured information elements that mediate between the physical wireless communication and the logical protocol handling. These information elements serve as standardized interfaces that simplify protocol management and reduce system complexity
3Measurement precision
If detailed information elements are included in protocol responses, then device discovery accuracy is improved, but data transmission overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic information element structure where simple IE provides essential protocol support information for quick device compatibility checks, while detailed IE offers comprehensive protocol parameters only when needed. This dynamic approach optimizes data transmission by providing the right level of detail based on discovery stage and device requirements
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for wireless communication. In one method, a request may be received at a Wi-Fi docking center (WDC) regarding one or more peripheral function protocols (PFPs) supported by the WDC, and a response message indicating whether the WDC supports at least a Wi-Gig Bus Extension (WBE) as a PFP or a Wi-Gig Display Extension (WDE) as a PFP may be transmitted. In another method, a request may be transmitted to a WDC regarding one or more PFPs supported by the WDC, and a response message may be received from the WDC. The request may be transmitted using a first peer-to-peer (P2P) connection. The response message may indicate whether the WDC supports at least a WBE as a PFP or a WDE as a PFP.