Instrument Session Initiation via Automatic Credential Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing conference and sharing systems require cumbersome procedures for starting sessions, involving device specification and input of addresses and passwords, making it difficult to easily initiate communication between instruments.
Innovation Solution
An instrument and system comprising an invitation notification receiving unit, an approval information transmitting unit, and a session starting unit, which allows for easy participation in groups and initiation of communication sessions through a server device, using features like non-contact proximity communication (NFC) for simplified user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional session start processing is used (specifying device address and password), then secure device identification is achieved, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The instrument stores its own identification information (device ID, address, password) in advance in storage unit 14. When receiving an invitation notification, the instrument automatically retrieves and transmits this pre-stored information without requiring user input, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The instrument performs self-service by automatically transmitting its own identification information to the server device without external assistance. The approval information transmitting unit 13 sends the stored identification information autonomously upon receiving a valid invitation, eliminating the need for manual credential input and resolving the operational burden.
2Ease of operation
If manual input of device credentials is required, then security is maintained, but user friendliness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex authentication procedure from the user's responsibility and transfers it to the instrument's automatic processing. The identification information transmitting unit 13 handles the entire authentication data transmission automatically, separating the security function from user interaction and thereby improving user friendliness without compromising security.
Solution Approach 2:
The server device acts as an intermediary that receives invitation notifications and coordinates the authentication process. Instead of direct peer-to-peer credential exchange, the server mediates by forwarding invitations and receiving approval information, simplifying the user interface while maintaining secure authentication through structured intermediate processing.
3Productivity
If invitation notification system is implemented, then ease of session initiation is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The instrument is designed with multi-functionality, integrating both the receipt of invitation notifications and the transmission of approval information within a single device framework. The control unit 12 coordinates multiple functions (receiving invitations, retrieving stored credentials, transmitting approval information) through a unified control mechanism, achieving fast session initiation without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The instrument stores a copy of its identification information in storage unit 14 for automatic retrieval. This copied data enables rapid transmission without re-entering credentials, speeding up session initiation. The storage and retrieval mechanism creates a self-contained authentication copy that simplifies the interaction flow while adding minimal complexity to the system architecture.
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AI summary
An instrument includes: an invitation notification receiving unit configured to receive, from a server device configured to transmit a message to a user belonging to a group, an invitation notification to the group; an approval information transmitting unit configured to transmit, to the server device, approval information approving participation in the group when the received invitation notification is valid; and a session starting unit configured to start, upon the participation in the group, a session that is processing communications of for information with another instrument participating in the group.