Communication Apparatus Displaying Dummy Security Data for Wireless Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in entering and managing network connection information for electronic apparatuses without display units, such as digital cameras, while maintaining the confidentiality of this information, as existing methods risk exposure of security information during wireless communication.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with a display unit that accepts input for network connection information, displaying dummy information for security details to prevent exposure, and transmitting the actual information securely to the electronic apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If connection information is acquired via wireless communication, then user input trouble is reduced, but security information may be leaked or stolen
Solution Approach 1:
The connection information is segmented into two parts: first information (network identification) that can be transmitted wirelessly, and second information (security information) that is not transmitted. This segmentation allows the system to reduce user input trouble while maintaining security by only transmitting the non-sensitive portion of the connection data.
Solution Approach 2:
The security information (second information) is extracted from the complete connection information and excluded from wireless transmission. Only the necessary network identification information is transmitted, while the sensitive security credentials remain on the electronic apparatus, thus preventing leakage while still enabling automated connection setup.
2Reliability
If connection information is re-entered after changes, then confidentiality is maintained, but user trouble increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting connection information into transmissible first information and non-transmissible second information, the system allows users to update network settings without re-entering security credentials. Users only need to input or select network identification, while security information is automatically retained, thus maintaining confidentiality while reducing operational burden.
Solution Approach 2:
The security information is preliminarily stored on the electronic apparatus during initial setup. When connection information needs to be updated, the pre-stored security information is automatically reused, eliminating the need for users to re-enter it and thereby maintaining both security and ease of operation.
3Weight of moving object
If electronic apparatus has minimum operation unit only, then size and weight are reduced, but input and confirmation of connection information cannot be performed
Solution Approach 1:
A communication apparatus serves as an intermediary between the user and the electronic apparatus. The intermediary handles the input and confirmation of connection information through its own display and input interfaces, while the electronic apparatus maintains its minimal design without display or keyboard, thus enabling full connection management capability without adding weight to the electronic apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication apparatus performs self-service by automatically transmitting the connection information (first information) to the electronic apparatus after the user inputs it. This automated transmission eliminates the need for the electronic apparatus to have its own input interfaces, allowing it to remain lightweight while still achieving connection setup.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus communicates with an electronic apparatus, accepts input of connection information including first information, which is identification information of a first network to be used for wireless communication with an external apparatus, and second information, which is security information for connecting to the first network, and transmits the connection information to the electronic apparatus. The communication apparatus, when acceptance of the connection information starts, displays a first display region for accepting input of the first information and displays the first information acquired from the electronic apparatus in the first display region, and when acceptance of the connection information starts, displays a second display region for accepting input of the second information and displays dummy information in the second display region without acquiring the second information.