18367489. COMMUNICATING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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COMMUNICATING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Atsushi Shimazaki of Yokohama-shi (JP)

COMMUNICATING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18367489 titled 'COMMUNICATING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a communication apparatus that can establish wireless connections with both an external access point and a communication partner apparatus. Here are the key points:

  • The communication apparatus performs communication processing with a communication partner apparatus using a first communication unit.
  • It establishes a wireless connection with an external access point using a second communication unit, which is different from the first communication unit.
  • It also establishes a direct wireless connection with the same communication partner apparatus without the need for the external access point.
  • Both the wireless connection and the direct wireless connection can be performed concurrently.
  • In case the wireless connection is disconnected, the communication apparatus can search for the external access point while maintaining the direct wireless connection.
  • The external access point is external to both the communication apparatus and the communication partner apparatus.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This technology can be used in devices that require continuous and uninterrupted communication with a partner device, such as in industrial automation systems or remote control applications.
  • It can also be applied in scenarios where a backup connection is needed in case the primary wireless connection is lost, ensuring seamless communication.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The technology solves the problem of interrupted communication when the wireless connection with the external access point is lost.
  • It provides a backup option by establishing a direct wireless connection with the communication partner apparatus, eliminating the need for the external access point.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The communication apparatus can maintain communication with the partner apparatus even if the wireless connection with the external access point is lost.
  • The concurrent use of both wireless connections ensures a reliable and uninterrupted communication link.
  • The ability to establish a direct wireless connection without the external access point provides flexibility and redundancy in the communication system.


Original Abstract Submitted

A communication apparatus performs a first communication processing to a communication partner apparatus using a first communication unit, establishes a wireless connection based on an infrastructure mode between the communication apparatus and an external access point, wherein the wireless connection is established with a second communication unit different from the first communication unit, and establishes a direct wireless connection between the communication apparatus and the communication partner apparatus which is the same as the communication partner apparatus of the first communication unit, wherein the direct wireless connection is established without the external access point. The wireless connection and the direct wireless connection are concurrently performed, and the external access point is searched in a state that the direct wireless connection is maintained, in a case where the wireless connection disconnected, wherein the external access point is external to the communication apparatus and is external to the communication partner apparatus.

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