Backup Credential Channel for Stable Mobile Robot Network Reconnection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing network connection methods for mobile robots struggle with rapid deployment in scenarios where network credentials are dynamically updated or changed, leading to difficulties in maintaining secure and flexible network connections.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that determine a preset network credential update condition, send an updated credential using a spare connection mode, and establish a connection with the mobile terminal when the credential matches, utilizing techniques like LoRa for communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If network credentials are dynamically updated for security, then network security is improved, but connection stability deteriorates as mobile terminals may lose network access during credential transitions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork securityVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by notifying mobile terminals of upcoming credential changes in advance through a spare connection channel before the actual credential update occurs on the target network, allowing terminals to prepare for the transition and maintain continuous connectivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

A spare connection mode acts as an intermediary between the mobile terminal and the target network during credential transitions. This alternative communication path delivers credential update notifications and maintains connectivity when the primary target network connection is interrupted or unavailable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If network credentials are updated frequently to maintain security, then network security is improved, but deployment efficiency deteriorates due to increased reconnection overhead

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork securityVSAvoiddeployment efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where mobile terminals report their credential update status and connection state back to the server. This feedback loop enables the server to optimize credential update timing and notify only affected terminals, reducing unnecessary reconnection operations and improving deployment efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

By delivering credential update notifications through the spare connection mode before the actual credential change takes effect on the target network, the system enables mobile terminals to prepare and switch credentials proactively, avoiding connection interruptions and reducing reconnection overhead

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Stability of the object's composition

If a spare connection mode is introduced to maintain connectivity during credential updates, then connection stability is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple connection modes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidconnection mode complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The spare connection mode is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a notification channel for credential updates and as a fallback communication path during transitions. This universal approach allows a single alternative connection mechanism to fulfill multiple roles, reducing the need for separate specialized systems and mitigating complexity increases

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables secure and rapid network reconnection of mobile terminals by dynamically updating credentials, ensuring uninterrupted operation and efficient network transitions.

Implementation Method 1

broadcast and send the updated network credential to the at least one mobile terminal using a long range radio (LoRa)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12593208B2Method, apparatus and system for network connection, and server and medium
Publication Date: 2026.03.31 BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHITECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are a method, apparatus and system for a network connection, and a server and a medium. The method may include: determining whether a preset network credential update condition is met, wherein a network credential indicated by the preset network credential update condition is used for establishing a connection of a target network; in response to determining that the preset network credential update condition is met, sending an updated network credential to at least one mobile terminal by using a preset backup connection method; receiving a connection request for the target network that is sent by a target mobile terminal; and in response to determining that the connection request for the target network matches the updated network credential, establishing the connection of the target network to the target mobile terminal.