Communication Apparatus Protocol State Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing techniques for connecting a communication apparatus to an access point lack convenience, as they do not efficiently manage protocol changes and connection states, leading to potential misconnections and increased security risks due to prolonged exposure of unsecured access points.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with multiple control units to manage protocol changes and connection states, including a first unit for acquiring connection information using a first protocol, a second unit to disable communication using a second protocol if the initial connection fails, and a third unit to maintain communication using the second protocol if the initial connection succeeds, ensuring secure and efficient network setup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the communication apparatus continuously maintains the ability to communicate with the information processing apparatus using the second protocol, then the ease of operation is improved, but the security risk increases due to prolonged exposure of unsecured access points
Solution Approach 1:
The communication apparatus dynamically adjusts its communication state between first protocol (secured) and second protocol (unsecured) based on connection conditions. The second state is disabled when connection information is successfully acquired, and maintained only when connection fails, creating a dynamic security posture that adapts to real-time connection status
Solution Approach 2:
The system preemptively disables the second communication state upon successful acquisition of connection information, preventing potential security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. This preliminary action ensures that unsecured communication paths are eliminated as soon as secure connection credentials are obtained
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the communication apparatus disables the second state upon successful connection establishment, then the security risk is reduced, but the device complexity increases due to multiple control units and state management
Solution Approach 1:
The communication apparatus is divided into multiple control units, each responsible for specific protocols and communication states. This segmentation allows independent management of first protocol (secured) and second protocol (unsecured) communication paths, enabling precise control over security states without requiring complete system redesign
Solution Approach 2:
The communication apparatus is designed with multi-functional control units that can operate with multiple protocols simultaneously. The first control unit handles secured communication while the second control unit manages unsecured communication, allowing the single device to fulfill multiple communication requirements through universal design
3Device complexity
If the communication apparatus uses a single protocol for connection, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability decreases due to inability to switch between secured and unsecured protocols
Solution Approach 1:
Different communication protocols are assigned to different functional contexts within the apparatus. The first protocol is used for secured communication paths while the second protocol serves unsecured paths, allowing each protocol to be optimized for its specific purpose while maintaining overall system simplicity
Data Source
AI summary
A communication apparatus that communicates with an information processing apparatus includes a first control unit configured to execute first control to acquire connection information for the communication apparatus to connect to an access point from the information processing apparatus via communication with the information processing apparatus using a first protocol, and a third control unit configured to execute third control to, in a case where the connection between the communication apparatus and the access point is not established using the connection information acquired by the first control unit, continue the second state where the communication apparatus can communicate with the information processing apparatus using the second protocol, without disabling the second state.