Information Processing Apparatus Connection Control Method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing simple connection processing methods for establishing connections between devices and access points, such as those using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), require significant user effort and time, as they necessitate direct operation of both devices within a limited timeframe, and not all access points or devices support these methods.
Innovation Solution
A control method for an information processing apparatus that determines if simple connection processing is executable by the access point, transmits connection information, and prompts the user to perform necessary operations on the access point, allowing the apparatus to initiate the connection without direct user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If simple connection processing is implemented using existing standards like WPS, then connection establishment is simplified, but user effort and time requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus performs preliminary actions by automatically determining whether simple connection processing is executable by the access point before initiating connection. The apparatus proactively transmits connection information and prompts the user to perform predetermined operations on the access point, eliminating the need for users to manually initiate complex connection procedures on both devices simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary approach where the information processing apparatus acts as a mediator between the user and the access point. Instead of requiring direct user interaction with both devices, the apparatus facilitates connection by automatically determining compatibility, transmitting connection information, and prompting users to perform simple operations on the access point, thereby simplifying the overall connection process.
2Reliability
If automatic determination of connection executability is added, then connection reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus performs self-service by automatically determining whether simple connection processing is executable by the access point without requiring user intervention. The apparatus independently transmits connection information and manages the connection process, reducing the need for complex user guidance while maintaining high connection reliability through automated compatibility assessment.
3Ease of operation
If user prompts are added to guide operations, then ease of operation improves, but the connection process becomes less automated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial automation by having the information processing apparatus automatically perform determination and transmission of connection information, while leaving the final operation prompt to the user. This partial automation approach maintains high ease of operation by guiding users through simple steps while preserving sufficient automation to handle the complex technical determination and communication processes.
Data Source
AI summary
A control method for an information processing apparatus includes determining whether connection processing is executable by a predetermined access point, the connection processing being based on a predetermined standard for establishing a connection by the predetermined access point transmitting connection information for connecting to the predetermined access point, and executing notification processing for prompting a user to perform a predetermined operation on the predetermined access point, the predetermined operation for causing the predetermined access point to execute the connection processing, in a case where it is determined that the connection processing is executable by the predetermined access point.