Communication System Automating Access Point Selection via Short-Range Link
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face difficulties in easily connecting a guest terminal to a specific access point within a network of multiple access points, as users struggle to specify the correct SSID, leading to complex and cumbersome setting processes.
Innovation Solution
A communication system that includes a terminal device and a communication device with a short distance communication unit, allowing the terminal to receive connection information via short distance wireless communication, which enables easy connection to a specific access point without manual SSID input or selection, using Bluetooth or other directivity-limited communication methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple access points are deployed in different rooms, then network coverage is improved, but it becomes difficult for users to specify and connect to the correct access point
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces a smartphone application as an intermediary between the user and the access points. The application automatically detects available access points, identifies the correct one based on location or other criteria, and handles the connection process automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually specify access point identifiers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing the smartphone application to automatically select and connect to the appropriate access point without user intervention. The application performs the connection establishment autonomously based on pre-configured rules or automatic detection, making the process as simple as turning on the device.
2Reliability
If manual SSID input or selection is required, then connection security is maintained, but the setting process becomes complex and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring connection parameters, authentication credentials, and selection criteria in the smartphone application before the user needs to connect. The application automatically retrieves and applies these pre-configured settings, eliminating the need for users to manually input SSIDs or navigate complex connection settings during the actual connection process.
3Ease of operation
If automatic connection is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but risk of unauthorized network access increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the smartphone application continuously monitors connection status, network authentication responses, and access point availability. Based on this feedback, the application can detect potential security issues, verify successful authentication, and adjust connection behavior to prevent unauthorized access while maintaining automatic operation.
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AI summary
A communication system includes: a terminal device; and a communication device. The communication device includes: a first communication unit configured to perform communication with the terminal device through first wireless communication based on connection information; a second communication unit configured to perform communication via a network; and a connection control unit configured to permit the terminal device, which performs communication with the first communication unit based on the connection information, to connect to the network via the second communication unit. The terminal device includes: a third communication unit configured to perform the first wireless communication; a fourth communication unit configured to perform second wireless communication having a communication range smaller than the first wireless communication; and a communication control unit configured to cause the third communication unit to transmit the connection information received by the fourth communication unit, to the first communication unit.