Activation Broker for Wireless Device Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of configuring wireless communication devices has hindered widespread acceptance and led to numerous technical support issues, particularly for home consumers, due to the difficulty in implementing and setting up wireless network systems.
Innovation Solution
A method involving an activation broker transmitting an activation key via short-range wireless communication technology to a wireless agent and registrar, enabling authentication and association for wireless communication between devices, thereby simplifying the configuration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional wireless network configuration methods are used, then wireless communication functionality is achieved, but configuration complexity increases and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an activation broker as an intermediary component that mediates between the wireless access point and wireless clients. The activation broker simplifies configuration by handling authentication key distribution and network parameter configuration automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex wireless network settings while maintaining secure communication functionality.
2Reliability
If manual configuration steps are required, then authentication security is maintained, but configuration time and user effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring authentication keys and network parameters in the activation broker before actual wireless communication begins. The system performs automatic key distribution and authentication setup in advance, so when users attempt to connect, the authentication process is already prepared and executed automatically, eliminating time-consuming manual configuration steps while maintaining security through pre-established cryptographic keys.
3Adaptability or versatility
If configuration procedures are simplified, then user acceptance increases, but technical support requirements decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service functionality through the activation broker, which automatically performs network configuration, authentication key distribution, and device association without requiring user intervention or technical support. The system monitors and manages wireless network parameters autonomously, detecting and resolving configuration issues automatically, thereby reducing technical support calls while improving user acceptance through seamless setup experience.
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AI summary
A system and method for configuring devices for wireless communication are disclosed. A method may include transmitting an activation key from an activation broker to a wireless agent. The method may also include transmitting the activation key from the activation broker to a wireless registrar. At least one of the transmission of the activation key to the wireless agent and the transmission of the activation key to the wireless registrar may include transmitting the activation key via a short-range wireless communication technology. In addition, the activation key may include information for authenticating wireless communication between the wireless agent and a wireless access point.