Electronic Device Wi-Fi Access via Intermediary Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for connecting terminal devices to Wi-Fi networks are insecure and complex, requiring users to manually enter passwords.
Innovation Solution
An access method and system where a first electronic device establishes a connection with a second electronic device and sends connection information, allowing the second device to connect to an access point without requiring a password.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a password entry method is used to connect terminal devices to Wi-Fi networks, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complex operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a first terminal device as an intermediary to transmit Wi-Fi connection information to a second terminal device. This mediator approach allows secure password-based authentication to occur once through the first device, then enables subsequent connections for the second device without direct password entry, thus maintaining security while improving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The first terminal device performs preliminary actions by obtaining and storing Wi-Fi connection information (including password) in advance. When the second terminal device needs to connect, the information is already prepared and can be transmitted quickly without requiring the user to manually enter the password again, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining the security of the pre-established credentials
2Reliability
If manual password entry is required for Wi-Fi connection, then security is maintained, but productivity deteriorates due to time-consuming operations
Solution Approach 1:
The first terminal device serves as a mediator that has already performed the security authentication with the Wi-Fi network. It transmits the validated connection information to the second terminal device, enabling the second device to connect without repeating the time-consuming password entry process, thus improving productivity while maintaining security through the intermediary's pre-authenticated credentials
Solution Approach 2:
The connection information including password is obtained and stored in advance by the first terminal device. This preliminary action eliminates the need for repeated password entry operations, significantly reducing the time required for Wi-Fi connection while maintaining security through the pre-established authenticated credentials
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AI summary
Embodiments of this application provide an access method and system, and an electronic device. The method includes: When displaying a first interface and detecting a first trigger event, a first electronic device that is connected to an access point device through Wi-Fi may establish a connection to a second electronic device, and send, to the second electronic device through the connection to the second electronic device, connection information required for connecting to the access point device. In this way, the second electronic device may establish a Wi-Fi connection to the access point device based on the received connection information. This provides a convenient access mode, and enables the second electronic device to be connected to a Wi-Fi network without entering a password by a user. Therefore, a device can be connected to a network in a more secure and convenient manner.