Wireless Probe Response Filtering for Network Discovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless network discovery methods are inefficient due to the lack of targeted response filtering, leading to increased network load, power consumption, and slower device discovery times, especially in environments with multiple potential connections.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the transmission of a wireless message with specific conditions for response, such as receive power, service level, or identity, to filter responses from only those wireless devices that meet these criteria, allowing for more efficient discovery and connection establishment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional wireless network discovery methods are used without targeted response filtering, then device discovery can be performed, but network load increases and scanning speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and filters only the necessary response information from wireless devices based on predefined conditions (such as receive power thresholds, service level requirements, or identity criteria). By extracting only relevant responses rather than processing all possible responses, the system reduces network load while maintaining scanning effectiveness and improving discovery efficiency.
2Productivity
If traditional wireless network discovery methods are used without targeted response filtering, then device discovery can be performed, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and processes only the necessary response information from wireless devices by applying filtering conditions. This selective extraction reduces the amount of data processing required, thereby lowering power consumption while maintaining effective device discovery capabilities and improving discovery time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional wireless network discovery methods are used without targeted response filtering, then all devices can respond, but unnecessary responses increase network traffic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and filters only necessary response information by applying predefined conditions (receive power thresholds, service level requirements, identity criteria) to wireless device responses. This selective extraction maintains the flexibility to accommodate different device types and scenarios while significantly reducing unnecessary network traffic and optimizing discovery efficiency.
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AI summary
Method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments of the invention are disclosed to improve the discovery of wireless networks. In example embodiments of the invention, a method comprises: transmitting a wireless message including at least one condition for response from one or more wireless devices, the condition for response including at least one of receive power of the wireless message at the one or more wireless devices, service level of the one or more wireless devices, or identity of the one or more wireless devices that can respond with a selected response; and receiving one or more responses from the one or more wireless devices that can satisfy the at least one condition.