Personal Hotspot Token Authentication for Seamless Peripheral Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Extended reality and other emerging device products lack native mobile connectivity, relying on smartphones for personal hotspot connections, which is cumbersome due to limited input capabilities and the absence of user interfaces for network selection and authentication.
Innovation Solution
A PHS-enabled device uses a PHS token mechanism, facilitated by a processor and memory, to automatically authenticate and connect peripheral devices with limited input capabilities, leveraging short-range communication and pre-authorized authentication credentials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If extended reality devices rely on smartphone personal hotspot for mobile connectivity, then mobile connectivity is achieved, but the connection process becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring authentication credentials and network settings in the PHS token before the connection is needed. When a peripheral device attempts to connect, the authentication information is already prepared and waiting, eliminating the need for real-time user input or manual configuration during the connection process.
Solution Approach 2:
The PHS token acts as an intermediary that carries authentication credentials between the smartphone and peripheral devices. Instead of direct authentication interactions requiring user input, the token serves as a mediator that automatically transmits necessary authentication information, simplifying the connection process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If devices with limited input capability attempt to connect to personal hotspot, then connectivity is possible, but user authentication becomes difficult or impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service authentication where the PHS token automatically provides the necessary credentials without requiring user intervention. The token contains pre-configured authentication information that the system uses autonomously to establish connections, eliminating the need for devices with limited input capabilities to manually enter passwords or select networks.
Solution Approach 2:
Authentication credentials are prepared in advance and stored in the PHS token, so when connection is needed, the authentication process is already prepared and can be executed automatically without requiring real-time user input from devices with limited interfaces.
3Reliability
If manual network selection and authentication is required, then security is maintained, but user experience deteriorates and setup time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs authentication preparation in advance by pre-configuring credentials in the PHS token. This preliminary action maintains security through pre-authorized credentials while dramatically reducing setup time, as the actual connection process simply needs to retrieve and use the pre-prepared authentication information rather than performing manual authentication steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The PHS token serves as an intermediary that securely carries pre-authenticated credentials. This maintains security by using authorized credentials while reducing setup time, as the token automatically handles the authentication transmission without requiring time-consuming manual user actions.
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AI summary
Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for seamless personal hotspot connectivity via personal hotspot tokens. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a personal hotspot-enabled device can include a processor and a memory. The memory can store instructions of an operating system and a personal hotspot application. The personal hotspot-enabled device can receive a personal hotspot token. The personal hotspot application can recognize, via a short-range communication component, a device identification associated with a peripheral device operating in proximity to the personal hotspot-enabled device. The personal hotspot application can request the personal hotspot token from the operating system. The personal hotspot application can inform the operating system of the device identification. The personal hotspot application can then receive the personal hotspot token associated with the device identification. The operating system can create a personal hotspot. The operating system can automatically authenticate the peripheral device to connect to the personal hotspot.