Dynamic IoT Registration With Preserved Network Configurations
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Solution Overview
Problem
The transfer of ownership/control of IoT devices from one user to another often results in the loss of existing network-layer parameters and requires manual re-configuration, disrupting the connectivity and settings of these devices.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilizes an IoT device transfer program to maintain configurations by defining a unique SSID, generating a private key, and storing configuration data on a physical medium, enabling seamless connectivity and management of IoT devices under new ownership.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual re-configuration is performed during IoT device ownership transfer, then new user can access and manage devices, but network-layer parameters and existing configurations are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the transfer mechanism before the actual ownership transfer occurs. Configuration data is prepared and validated in advance, and the transfer program is pre-loaded on the IoT devices, enabling seamless transition without manual re-configuration and preserving network-layer parameters during the transfer process.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary transfer program acts as a mediator between the old and new users during ownership transfer. This program facilitates the transfer of control by maintaining network-layer parameters and configurations while enabling the new user to access and manage devices, thus preventing information loss during the transition.
2Adaptability or versatility
If IoT devices are re-registered during ownership transfer, then control is transferred to new user, but connectivity and settings are disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic ownership transfer by making the registration state changeable while maintaining connectivity. The transfer program enables the system to adapt its registration mechanism dynamically, allowing control to pass to the new user without disrupting the operational connectivity and settings of the IoT devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer mechanism ensures continuity of useful action by maintaining device connectivity and settings throughout the ownership transfer process. The pre-configured transfer program on IoT devices enables seamless transition where the new user gains control without interrupting the continuous operation and connectivity of the devices.
3Reliability
If existing network configurations are preserved during transfer, then network integrity is maintained, but transfer process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The IoT devices perform self-service by executing the pre-loaded transfer program autonomously during ownership transfer. Each device automatically maintains its network configurations and settings while participating in the transfer, reducing the need for manual intervention and simplifying the overall transfer process while preserving network integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer program is designed with universality to handle multiple functions simultaneously - it transfers control, preserves network-layer parameters, maintains device settings, and ensures connectivity all through a single integrated mechanism, thereby reducing transfer process complexity while maintaining network integrity.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for transferring control of a plurality of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices within a physical location is provided. The embodiment may include accessing network-layer (NL) configuration parameters of a device service set identifier (SSID), a private key of the device SSID, and device configuration data of a plurality of IoT devices associated with the device SSID. The embodiment may include adding the device SSID as an additional network of a wireless router. The embodiment may include connecting the plurality of IoT devices to the device SSID using the private key. The embodiment may include configuring settings of the plurality of IoT devices based on the device configuration data.