Wireless LAN Interface Selection for Communication Parameter Setting
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Solution Overview
Problem
In wireless communication apparatuses with multiple communication interfaces, the determination of which interface to use for setting processing of communication parameters is not appropriately addressed, leading to potential failures in parameter setting.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus is equipped with an execution unit to perform setting processing of communication parameters and a determination unit to select the appropriate communication interface for these settings, utilizing protocols like DPP to ensure proper interface utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wireless communication apparatus includes multiple communication interfaces to enhance connectivity and adaptability, then the adaptability and connectivity are improved, but the complexity of determining which interface to use for setting processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The determination unit automatically selects the appropriate communication interface for setting processing without requiring manual user input. The system self-determines which interface to use based on its current connection state and the type of processing required, thereby resolving the complexity of interface selection while maintaining multi-interface adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus preliminarily determines the appropriate communication interface before executing setting processing. By pre-selecting the interface based on connection state and processing type, the system avoids runtime complexity and ensures smooth execution of parameter setting operations
2Ease of operation
If communication parameter setting processing is performed without determining the specific communication interface, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of parameter setting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The determination unit provides feedback by automatically identifying and selecting the appropriate communication interface based on the apparatus's current connection state. This feedback mechanism ensures that parameter setting operations are performed on the correct interface, maintaining reliability while keeping the operation simple for users
Solution Approach 2:
The determination unit acts as an intermediary between the user's parameter setting request and the actual communication interface. It mediates the selection process by matching the required processing type with the appropriate connected interface, ensuring reliable parameter setting without requiring user expertise in interface selection
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication interfaces are used for different connection purposes, then the versatility is improved, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring the appropriate interface for setting processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The determination unit segments the interface selection task by evaluating each communication interface independently based on its connection state and suitability for the required processing type. This segmentation approach simplifies the detection process by breaking down the complex multi-interface environment into manageable, evaluable units
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AI summary
An object of the present invention is to provide a method by which an apparatus having multiple communication interfaces is able to appropriately execute setting processing of a communication parameter. A communication apparatus capable of performing communication using a plurality of communication interfaces for wireless local area network (LAN) communication, the communication apparatus includes an execution unit configured to execute setting processing of a communication parameter, and a determination unit configured to determine a communication interface to be used in the setting processing, from among the plurality of communication interfaces, wherein the execution unit executes the setting processing on the communication interface determined by the determination unit.