Gesture-Based Wireless Connection Setup Using Acceleration Sensors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication settings, such as those for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, are cumbersome and require technical knowledge, especially for small devices like cellular phones, where physical buttons are impractical and inputting PIN codes can be time-consuming and error-prone, making initial setup difficult for users.
Innovation Solution
The use of a gesture-based system where acceleration sensors in communication devices detect and authenticate matching gestures, allowing for easy initial settings without the need for physical buttons or complex PIN inputs, using Wi-Fi Direct standards and encryption methods like WEP and WPA/WPA2.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a dedicated button is provided for wireless connection setup, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical button system with a gesture recognition system using acceleration sensors. Users perform gestures (e.g., shaking the device) to initiate wireless connection setup, eliminating the need for physical buttons while maintaining ease of operation. This substitution reduces device complexity and manufacturing cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary gesture recognition system that mediates between the user and the wireless connection setup process. The acceleration sensor detects gestures as an intermediary input method, translating physical movements into connection commands without requiring direct button presses or complex menu navigation.
2Reliability
If PIN code input is required for authentication, then security is improved, but ease of operation and time efficiency worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual PIN code input method with gesture-based authentication. The acceleration sensor detects specific gestures (e.g., shaking patterns) that serve as authentication credentials, eliminating the need for users to manually enter PIN codes while maintaining security through unique gesture recognition.
Solution Approach 2:
The gesture recognition system enables self-service authentication where the user's natural gestures automatically serve as authentication credentials. The system captures and recognizes gestures without requiring users to recall or input PIN codes, making the authentication process both secure and effortless.
3Reliability
If manual SSID and security key input is required, then authentication security is improved, but ease of operation and user accessibility worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the device to automatically scan for and connect to wireless networks based on detected gestures. When a user performs a gesture, the device automatically retrieves and inputs the SSID and security key from stored credentials, eliminating the need for users to manually input these sensitive details while maintaining secure authentication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual typing and selection operations with gesture-based automatic network selection and authentication. The system substitutes complex manual input processes with simple gestures that automatically trigger network scanning, selection, and secure connection establishment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables straightforward and secure wireless connection setup by recognizing user gestures, simplifying the process for users and eliminating the need for dedicated buttons or complex PIN inputs, while ensuring secure authentication and data transfer.
Implementation Method 1
a gesture for starting to make settings for wireless connection is input to a terminal
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus that receives, from another information processing apparatus, first displacement information; senses second displacement information corresponding to movement of the information processing apparatus; and establishes a connection with the another information processing apparatus based on a predetermined relationship between the first displacement information and the second displacement information.