Automatic Wireless Network Configuration for Image Capturing Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for configuring image capturing devices with wireless networks require manual selection and input of credentials, leading to potential connections with unsecured networks, which is inefficient and insecure.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes a processing subsystem with data retrieving, analyzing, identification, and configuration modules to automatically detect and connect an image capturing device to a wireless network, using techniques like optical character recognition and machine learning to identify and connect to secure networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual selection and input of wireless network credentials is used, then the configuration process is simple and direct, but the security is compromised due to potential connections with unsecured networks
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects wireless networks, analyzes their security credentials, and configures connections without manual user input. The camera device independently performs network scanning, credential extraction, and secure connection establishment, eliminating the need for users to manually select and input network credentials.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that acts as a bridge between the camera device and wireless networks. This intermediary analyzes network credentials, identifies secure networks, and facilitates automatic connection, thereby enhancing security while maintaining ease of operation.
2Reliability
If automatic detection of wireless network credentials is implemented, then security is enhanced by avoiding unsecured networks, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a unified system: wireless network scanning, credential detection, security analysis, and automatic connection management. By combining these functions into a single multi-functional module, the system enhances security without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the wireless network detection, credential analysis, and connection configuration functions into an integrated system. This consolidation reduces the complexity that would arise from separate independent modules while maintaining comprehensive security features.
3Productivity
If manual configuration method is used, then the device complexity is low, but the configuration time and efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically scanning and analyzing wireless networks before the user needs to connect. It pre-detects available networks, analyzes their security credentials, and prepares connection parameters in advance, significantly reducing configuration time while managing complexity through automated preprocessing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration operations with automated electronic detection and analysis systems. Instead of manual selection and input, the system uses electronic scanning, automated credential extraction, and algorithmic network selection, thereby increasing configuration speed while containing complexity through electronic automation.
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AI summary
A system to configure an image capturing device with a wireless network is disclosed. The system includes a processing subsystem. The processing system is communicatively coupled to the image capturing device. The processing subsystem includes a data retrieving module, configured to retrieve data from at least one of a plurality of captured data associated with a wireless network. The processing subsystem includes a data analysing module, configured to analyse a plurality of retrieved data by an analysing technique in real time. The processing subsystem includes an identification module, configured to identify a corresponding wireless network based on a plurality of analysed data and also configured to generate command to connect with the corresponding wireless network. The processing subsystem includes a configuration module, is configured to connect the image capturing device with the corresponding wireless network based on a generated command in real time.