Document Camera Wireless Pairing via Hotspot Relay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless network connection methods between document cameras and personal computers require additional hardware and cumbersome manual operations, making them inconvenient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A connection pairing method that enables electronic devices to establish a wireless transmission connection by disabling the network hotspot mode on the first device, enabling it on the second device, and transmitting hotspot connection information to establish a hotspot connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the first method (PC connects to document camera hotspot via Wi-Fi dongle) is used, then wireless connection between PC and document camera is achieved, but additional external hardware (Wi-Fi dongle) and cost are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the document camera to function as both a hotspot device and a wireless network client simultaneously. By allowing the document camera to establish a wireless connection to a router while also creating a hotspot for the PC to connect to, the device performs multiple network functions, eliminating the need for external Wi-Fi dongles and reducing hardware complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the hotspot creation function and wireless network client function into a single device (document camera). Instead of requiring separate hardware components for each function, the system combines these capabilities within the document camera's existing wireless network card, simplifying the overall system architecture
2Reliability
If the second method (manual hotspot connection with router information transfer) is used, then wireless connection between PC and document camera via router is achieved, but many manual setup steps and operations are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic connection establishment where the system performs network configuration and pairing without user intervention. The document camera automatically connects to the router, creates a hotspot, and enables the PC to connect automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually select hotspots, transfer router information, or perform multiple setup steps
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary network configuration actions automatically before the user needs to use the connection. The document camera pre-establishes its connection to the router and pre-configures the hotspot, so when the PC needs to connect, the pathway is already prepared and connection occurs automatically without manual setup
3Reliability
If manual hotspot selection and router information transfer is required, then connection between devices is established, but user time and operational steps are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic pairing mechanism eliminates the need for users to spend time on manual hotspot selection and information transfer. The system autonomously handles the entire connection establishment process, significantly reducing setup time while maintaining reliable connection establishment
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automatic feedback mechanisms where devices detect and respond to each other's presence and connection status automatically. This feedback loop enables the system to self-adjust and complete connections without user intervention, reducing both time and operational steps
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AI summary
A connection pairing method is used to establish a wireless transmission connection between a first electronic device and a second electronic device. Each electronic device is capable of operating in a wireless network mode and/or a network hotspot mode. The connection pairing method includes disabling the network hotspot mode of the first electronic device, connecting the first electronic device to the hotspot of the second electronic device, and transmitting the hotspot connection information of the first electronic device to the second electronic device; upon receiving the hotspot connection information of the first electronic device, setting the second electronic device to wireless network mode and enabling the network hotspot mode of the first electronic device; and establishing a hotspot connection between the second electronic device and the first electronic device based on the hotspot connection information. The present disclosure also discloses a wireless network system and a computer-readable storage medium.