Audio Jack Peripheral Docking for Secure Wireless Network Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless network technologies for computer peripherals lack secure and efficient methods for transitioning between wired and wireless connections, particularly in portable devices like smartphones and tablets, and often compromise on security and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
The development of peripheral devices that utilize the Audio Jack for both physical mounting and communication, enabling secure wireless networks through physical docking and encryption based on precise location and proximity, allowing seamless transition from wired to wireless connections while maintaining a low profile and secure encryption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless network access is provided without physical connection, then ease of operation is improved, but security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary physical connection (docking) before establishing wireless network access. The peripheral device must first physically connect to the host device to authenticate and authorize wireless network access, ensuring security is established before convenient wireless operation begins.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication mechanism where the physical connection serves as a mediator between the peripheral device and the wireless network. The physical docking acts as a trust anchor that enables secure wireless communication, bridging the gap between convenience and security.
2Stability of the object's composition
If peripheral device uses dedicated mounting structure, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The Audio Jack interface is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides both the mounting structure for physically attaching the peripheral device and the communication interface for data transfer. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated mounting hardware, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining stable attachment.
3Reliability
If physical connection is required for network access, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary physical connection (docking) before establishing wireless network access. The peripheral device must first physically connect to the host device to authenticate and authorize wireless network access, ensuring security is established before convenient wireless operation begins.
4Stability of the object's composition
If peripheral device has large footprint for mounting, then stability is improved, but area occupied increases
Solution Approach 1:
The Audio Jack interface is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides both the mounting structure for physically attaching the peripheral device and the communication interface for data transfer. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated mounting hardware, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining stable attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the mounting function and communication function into a single integrated interface. The Audio Jack receptacle and pins combine to provide both mechanical attachment and electrical connection, eliminating the need for separate mounting structures and reducing the peripheral device's overall footprint.
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AI summary
New techniques for establishing communications connections for computer systems are provided. In some aspects, a new technique for rapidly establishing a uniform, secure wireless peripheral device network is provided. In some embodiments of the invention, multiple secure wireless networks are established based on identifying users' by their physical location within a room or other area.