Electronic Apparatus Wireless Network Connection Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in connecting to wireless networks without a manipulation interface on electronic devices, and even with interfaces, the process can be cumbersome due to inconvenient locations or numerous network options, leading to user discomfort and confusion.

Innovation Solution

An electronic apparatus with a communication interface and processor that randomly generates identification information and passwords for wireless networks, providing a guide UI to facilitate connection without manual input, and includes a memory to store pre-connected networks, allowing identification and connection based on similarity thresholds.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a manipulation interface is provided in the electronic apparatus, then the user can directly select a wireless network and input a password, but the user may still feel uncomfortable if the location or use of the manipulation interface is inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless network connection processVSAvoidmanipulation interface

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic apparatus automatically generates identification information and password for wireless network connection without requiring user input through a manipulation interface. The processor autonomously performs the connection process by generating credentials and transmitting them to the wireless router, eliminating the need for manual interface interaction while maintaining connection functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the manipulation interface from the wireless network connection process. By removing the need for user interaction through buttons, screens, or other interface elements, the system achieves automatic connection through backend processing, thereby improving ease of operation while reducing the dependency on complex manipulation interfaces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple wireless networks are searched as connectable wireless networks, then the user has more network options, but the user may be confused about which wireless network to connect among those multiple wireless networks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless network selectionVSAvoidwireless network selection process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic apparatus automatically selects and connects to a wireless network without presenting multiple options to the user. The processor autonomously determines the target network and completes the connection process, eliminating user confusion while maintaining the ability to search and evaluate multiple wireless networks in the background

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an automatic selection mechanism as an intermediary between the user and multiple wireless network options. Instead of directly presenting the user with a list of networks to choose from, the processor acts as an intermediary that automatically evaluates available networks and selects the appropriate one, thereby maintaining adaptability while simplifying the user experience

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If the electronic apparatus automatically generates and transmits identification information and password, then the connection process is simplified and user effort is reduced, but security considerations arise from automated credential transmission

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless network connection processVSAvoidwireless network connection security

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical interaction of manual password input with an automated electronic credential generation and transmission system. The processor automatically generates identification information and password, then transmits these credentials electronically to the wireless router without requiring physical user input, thereby simplifying the connection process while maintaining security through automated authentication protocols

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20230180001A1Electronic apparatus and controlling method thereof

Publication Date: 2023.06.08 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic apparatus including a communication interface and a processor. The processor is configured to, based on no wireless network connection, randomly obtain identification information and a password corresponding to a wireless network through the communication interface and control a first guide User Interface (UI) to provide the identification information and the password, based on there being a wireless network corresponding to the identification information, transmit a first signal and the password to a wireless router corresponding to the wireless network through the communication interface, and based on a second signal generated according to the transmitted password being received from the wireless router through the communication interface, connect to the wireless network provided by the wireless router.