Ad-Hoc Network Link Establishment via Algorithmic SSID Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional Ad-Hoc wireless network settings are complex and inconvenient for users, requiring multiple window configurations for setup and teardown, leading to inefficiencies and potential power wastage if not properly closed.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that generate a Service Set Identifier (SSID) and link password using a user's name and network card address, with algorithms to simplify the process of establishing and managing Ad-Hoc network links between devices, allowing for automatic IP address management and streamlined interface operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional Ad-Hoc wireless network settings are used, then the network can be established, but the setup process becomes complex and inconvenient requiring multiple window configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically generates service set identifiers and link passwords using algorithms based on user names and network card addresses, eliminating the need for manual configuration. The device serves itself by autonomously creating network credentials without user intervention in multiple configuration windows.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms complex network configuration parameters into simple, automatically generated identifiers. By changing the parameter generation method from manual input to algorithmic creation based on user names and hardware addresses, the system simplifies the operational interface while maintaining network security and uniqueness.
2Productivity
If traditional Ad-Hoc wireless network settings are used, then the network can be established, but multiple window configurations are required increasing user effort
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-generating service set identifiers and link passwords using algorithms before the actual network connection is needed. This preliminary generation of credentials based on user names and network card addresses eliminates the need for time-consuming manual configuration during the network setup process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple configuration windows and steps into a single automated process. By combining the generation of service set identifiers, link passwords, and network credentials into one algorithmic operation, the system consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate configuration actions into a single efficient step.
3Reliability
If traditional Ad-Hoc wireless network settings are used, then the network can be established, but IP address management becomes complex and conflicts may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service IP address management by automatically generating and assigning unique identifiers to each device. The algorithm creates distinct service set identifiers based on individual network card addresses, ensuring that each device receives a unique network identity without manual IP address assignment or complex conflict resolution procedures.
4Productivity
If traditional Ad-Hoc wireless network settings are used, then the network can be established, but the process is not efficient and power may be wasted if not properly closed
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms through automatically generated identifiers that enable devices to efficiently recognize and manage network connections. The unique service set identifiers allow devices to quickly determine whether they are already connected to a network, providing feedback that prevents duplicate connection attempts and unnecessary power consumption from maintaining multiple active network interfaces.
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AI summary
A method and device for establishing link are provided. The method for establishing link is applied to an Ad-Hoc network includes: generating, by a first electrical device, a first part of a service set identifier according to a user's name and a network-card address; generating a second part of the service set identifier according to the first part of the service set identifier, a private key and a first algorithm; generating the service set identifier according to the first part of the service set identifier and the second part of the service set identifier; generating a link password according to the service set, the private key and a second algorithm; and establishing, by a second electrical device, a link with the first electrical device according to the service set identifier, the private key, the first algorithm and the second algorithm.