18676632. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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Yuki Yoshikawa of Kanagawa (JP)
COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18676632 titled 'COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a communication apparatus that can communicate with multiple other devices using multiple links with different frequency channels. It can generate encryption keys for each link, detect disconnections or suspensions of links, and decide whether to regenerate keys based on the communication status.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Communication apparatus compliant with IEEE 802.11 standard
- Capable of Multi-Link communication with multiple devices
- Generates encryption keys for each link
- Detects and responds to link disconnections or suspensions
- Adaptive key regeneration based on communication status
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various communication systems that require secure and reliable multi-link communication, such as industrial automation, smart homes, and IoT networks.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures secure communication over multiple links
- Improves reliability by adapting to link changes
- Enhances overall communication efficiency
Benefits:
- Enhanced security for multi-link communication
- Improved reliability and adaptability
- Efficient use of multiple frequency channels
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include:
- Industrial automation systems
- Smart home devices
- IoT networks and devices
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to multi-link communication systems, IEEE 802.11 standards, and encryption key management in wireless communication technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to multi-link communication systems, encryption key management, and IEEE 802.11 standards for the latest advancements in wireless communication technology.
Questions about Multi-Link Communication Technology: 1. How does this technology improve communication reliability over multiple links? 2. What are the key benefits of using different frequency channels for multi-link communication?
Original Abstract Submitted
A communication apparatus compliant with an IEEE 802.11 series standard capable of performing Multi-Link communication with a plurality of other communication apparatuses using a plurality of links with different frequency channels is provided. The communication apparatus generates a key for encrypting a frame to be communicated for each one of the plurality of links, receives, from a first communication apparatus from among the plurality of other communication apparatuses, a notification indicating disconnection or suspension of one or more links of the plurality of links, confirms a state of communication via the plurality of links between the plurality of other communication apparatuses and the communication apparatus in a case where the notification is received, and determines whether or not to re-generate the key for each one of the plurality of links on the basis of a result of the confirmation.
