Wireless Network Interface Controller Dynamic Parameter Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Direct wireless connections between devices face performance degradation due to competition from other devices and electromagnetic interference, making it difficult for users to diagnose and optimize network settings, as current technologies lack sufficient mechanisms for automatic optimization.
Innovation Solution
A method that monitors data flow and link performance data to automatically adjust wireless network settings, including collecting flow performance data for applications and link data, and using this information to diagnose issues and adjust network parameters such as channel frequency and bandwidth to optimize network performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If direct wireless connections are used between devices, then cable-free data exchange is enabled, but performance degradation occurs due to competition from other devices and electromagnetic interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of wireless network parameters (transmit power, channel selection, modulation schemes) based on real-time monitoring of link quality metrics such as signal-to-noise ratio and packet error rate. This allows the system to adapt to changing wireless conditions and maintain reliable direct connections despite interference and competition from other devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors wireless link performance metrics including signal strength, interference levels, and data transfer efficiency. This feedback is used to automatically adjust network parameters and optimize connection quality, resolving the performance degradation issue while maintaining the convenience of direct wireless connections.
2Reliability
If manual optimization of network settings is attempted, then performance can be improved, but user complexity and difficulty in diagnosis increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automated system that autonomously monitors wireless link quality, diagnoses performance issues, and adjusts network parameters without user intervention. The system self-manages the optimization process by collecting link metrics, analyzing performance degradation causes, and automatically modifying transmission parameters, thereby eliminating the complexity of manual optimization while maintaining high network reliability.
3Productivity
If wireless network parameters are adjusted to optimize performance, then network efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs continuous feedback loops that monitor network performance metrics and automatically adjust parameters such as transmit power, channel frequency, and modulation schemes. This automated feedback-driven approach optimizes network efficiency while minimizing the need for complex user-controlled mechanisms, as the system self-regulates based on real-time conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes dynamic parameter adjustment of wireless transmission characteristics including power levels, channel selections, and modulation formats. These parameter changes are automatically managed by the system based on monitored link quality, improving network efficiency without requiring complex user interfaces or control mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments related to automatically adjusting wireless network settings based upon utilization of a wireless network link by applications are disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method of adjusting a wireless networking setting for a wireless network link. The method includes monitoring data flow through a network interface controller to collect, for each of one or more applications running on the computing device and communicating over the wireless network link, flow performance data comprising information regarding an amount of data flow arising from the application. The method also includes monitoring link data comprising information regarding data being sent and received over the wireless network link, and based upon the flow performance data and the link data, controlling a network interface controller to adjust the wireless networking parameter to change a configuration of the network link.