Electronic Device Wireless AP Access via Advertisement Signal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face inconvenience in inputting service set identifiers (SSIDs) and authentication codes for accessing points (APs) due to the absence of optimized buttons for receiving control commands from users.
Innovation Solution
A communication method and electronic device configuration that allows a mobile terminal to input or receive SSIDs and authentication codes, using an advertisement signal to acquire access information from an external device, and switch modes to access the AP based on acquired information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If an electronic device uses optimized buttons to receive control commands, then the device structure is simplified, but it becomes inconvenient for users to input SSIDs and authentication codes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mobile terminal as an intermediary device that assists the electronic device in accessing the AP. The mobile terminal receives SSIDs and authentication codes from the user and transmits them to the electronic device, thereby resolving the input convenience issue without adding physical buttons to the electronic device itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical button input system with a wireless communication system. Instead of using physical buttons for input, the electronic device receives authentication information through wireless signals from the mobile terminal, eliminating the need for complex physical input interfaces.
2Reliability
If the electronic device continuously outputs advertisement signals to acquire AP access information, then the device can access the network, but it consumes additional time and energy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a mechanism where the electronic device checks for previously stored AP access information before continuously outputting advertisement signals. If access information is already available, the device directly uses it to access the AP, avoiding unnecessary signal transmission and reducing access time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the electronic device monitors whether AP access information has been acquired. Based on this feedback, the device adjusts its behavior - stopping advertisement signal output when information is obtained or when a time threshold is exceeded, thereby optimizing energy consumption and access time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device outputs advertisement signals at predetermined time intervals, then it can acquire AP information, but it increases energy consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by outputting advertisement signals only when necessary - specifically, when AP access information is not yet acquired and the elapsed time is within the reference threshold. This partial signaling approach reduces energy consumption compared to continuous signal output while maintaining the ability to acquire AP information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent sets a reference time threshold in advance to prevent excessive advertisement signal output. By establishing this time limit beforehand, the device avoids unnecessary energy consumption when AP information cannot be acquired within a reasonable timeframe, while still maintaining adaptability to acquire information when available.
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AI summary
A communication method of an electronic device may comprise: a step of wirelessly outputting an advertisement signal at predetermined time intervals when power is supplied; a step of acquiring access information of an access repeater from an external device while outputting the advertisement signal; a step of stopping the output of the advertisement signal and accessing the access repeater on the basis of the access information of the access repeater when the access information of the access repeater is acquired; and a step of stopping the output of the advertisement signal if an elapsed time after the power is supplied is greater than a predetermined reference time.