Wireless Master-Slave Election Protocol for Automatic Device Networking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless networking devices require manual configuration of master and slave devices, leading to cumbersome processes, high user costs, and reduced user experience, especially when networking between wireless devices without network ports.
Innovation Solution
A communication system where wireless network devices can automatically determine and set themselves as either master or slave devices through a master-slave election process using election and confirmation messages, eliminating the need for manual configuration and additional network cables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration of master and slave devices is used, then networking can be established, but the process becomes cumbersome and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic master-slave device determination where wireless network devices autonomously elect their roles through message exchange protocols. Devices automatically compare identifiers (such as MAC addresses) and capability metrics, with the device having superior metrics declaring itself as master without any manual user configuration, thereby resolving the technical contradiction between ease of operation and time consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary role assignment during the initial networking phase by establishing master-slave relationships through automated election before actual network operations begin. This preliminary automatic configuration eliminates the need for subsequent manual setup steps, reducing both user burden and overall configuration time.
2Extent of automation
If manual configuration is required, then device roles can be assigned, but user costs and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables wireless network devices to automatically determine their own master or slave roles through peer-to-peer message exchange and comparison of device identifiers and capability metrics. This self-service mechanism completely eliminates manual configuration requirements, maximizing automation while minimizing user-facing complexity despite the underlying election protocol complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wireless devices network without physical connections, then networking flexibility improves, but automatic role determination becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/physical connection-based role assignment (where devices might be hardwired in specific configurations) with a wireless message exchange system. Devices transmit election messages and confirmation messages over the wireless medium, comparing identifiers and capability metrics to automatically determine master-slave relationships, thereby maintaining networking flexibility while simplifying role configuration through automation.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a method, apparatus, device and storage medium for networking. A method for networking is provided, applied to the first device to be networked and including: when the first device s in a election stage, receiving a confirmation message or an election message transmitted by other device to be networked, making a decision to confirm whether the other device transmitting the election message or the first device itself serves as a master device, if the election message is received, entering a confirmation stage in response to the confirmation message or the election message transmitted by the other device; when the first device is in the confirmation stage, setting the first device as a master device or a slave device in response to receiving the confirmation message transmitted by the other device.