Wireless Interface Automatic Connection Switching via Control Module

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication technologies require manual intervention for switching connections between devices, limiting the ability to automatically switch between different wireless interfaces without user input, which hinders the deployment of new data and telephone services.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a device with a first wireless interface and a control module, where the first wireless interface detects a second device within its coverage area and communicates this information to the control module, which executes service logic to automatically disconnect from the initial device and connect to the second device, allowing seamless switching without user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual intervention is used for switching wireless connections, then connection switching can be performed, but user convenience deteriorates and time is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection switching convenienceVSAvoidtime for manual switching
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by detecting available wireless devices in advance and pre-establishing connection parameters. When a connection switch is needed, the control module can immediately execute the switch using pre-prepared information about alternative devices, eliminating the need for manual selection and reducing switching time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless interface automatically performs connection switching based on service logic executed by the control module. The system monitors connection status, detects available devices, and autonomously switches connections without requiring user intervention, thereby improving ease of operation and reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Extent of automation

If automatic connection switching is implemented, then user convenience improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic connection switchingVSAvoidsystem structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control module serves as an intermediary between the wireless interface and the service logic. It receives detection information from the wireless interface, executes service logic to determine whether switching is needed, and controls the wireless interface to perform connection switches. This intermediary structure manages complexity by centralizing control logic while keeping the wireless interface relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments functionality into distinct components: the wireless interface handles signal detection and connection establishment, the control module executes service logic and makes switching decisions, and the detection mechanism identifies available devices. This segmentation distributes complexity across separate modules, making the overall system more manageable and maintainable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8620216B2System and method for automatically switching connection of a wireless interface
Publication Date: 2013.12.31 TELECOM ITALIA SPA
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AI summary

A system is provided including a device and a control module. The device has a first wireless interface for connecting to a first further device and a second wireless interface for connecting to the control module. The first wireless interface is suitable for detecting that a second further device is located within its coverage area. The second wireless interface is suitable for communicating to the control module that the second further device is located within the coverage area. The control module is suitable for executing a service logic and for transmitting to the second wireless interface a command to disconnect the first wireless interface from the first further device. The first wireless interface is configured for executing the command, thus automatically disconnecting from the first further device, and for connecting the device to the second further device.