Browser-Based Wireless Connection Setup for Terminal Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods require dedicated applications to establish wireless connections between communication devices and access points, limiting flexibility and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A technique using a general-purpose browser program on a terminal device to establish wireless connections without the need for dedicated applications, by displaying setup screens, sending requests, and designating wireless setting information to facilitate connections between communication devices and access points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated application is installed on the terminal device to establish wireless connection, then the connection establishment function is reliable, but the device complexity increases and ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling the general-purpose browser program to perform wireless connection establishment functions that were previously exclusive to dedicated applications. The browser executes HTML5-based instruction sets containing wireless authentication information, allowing any terminal device with a browser to establish wireless connections without installing device-specific applications, thus reducing device complexity while maintaining reliability
2Reliability
If a dedicated application is installed on the terminal device, then the connection function is specialized and reliable, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to installation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the browser program universal for both web browsing and wireless connection establishment. Users can establish wireless connections by simply accessing HTML5 instruction sets through their existing browser, eliminating the need to install dedicated applications. This maintains connection reliability through structured authentication protocols while significantly improving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service connection establishment where the terminal device automatically executes wireless authentication information contained in HTML5 instruction sets. The browser program autonomously processes connection requests, manages authentication, and establishes wireless connections without requiring user intervention to install or configure dedicated applications
3Ease of operation
If a general-purpose browser program is used for wireless connection establishment, then the ease of operation improves, but the adaptability for different connection scenarios decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs parameter changes by dynamically adjusting wireless authentication parameters within the HTML5 instruction sets. The browser executes these instruction sets with varying authentication information tailored to different access points and connection scenarios. This allows the universal browser-based system to adapt to diverse wireless networks while maintaining ease of operation through automated parameter processing
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AI summary
A terminal device may display a first screen including a first button, send a first request including a search command to a communication device by using a first wireless connection in a case where the first button is selected, display a second screen including a second button in a case where a first response including one or more identification information is received from the communication device by using the first wireless connection, and send a second request including wireless setting information and a connection command to the communication device by using the first wireless connection in a case where the second button is selected. The connection command may be for causing the communication device to establish a second wireless connection by using the wireless setting information.