IoT Device Network Configuration via Management Server Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current device network configuration in the Internet of Things faces challenges with poor network configuration reliability and user experience due to the lack of effective authentication of main control devices, which hinders secure data management and device interconnection.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for device network configuration that involves receiving device description information from a target device, performing an authentication flow based on the device configuration information, and obtaining signature information from a management server to validate the main control device, ensuring secure network configuration processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If only a main control device is bonded in the device network configuration, then the device network configuration process is simple, but the network configuration reliability is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a management server as an intermediary component between the main control device and the network. The management server issues digital certificates to authenticate the main control device's identity, thereby improving network configuration reliability without significantly complicating the overall process. This intermediary mechanism enables secure authentication while maintaining operational simplicity.
2Loss of time
If no authentication flow is performed, then the device network configuration is fast, but the security of data is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements authentication flow and digital certificate verification as preliminary actions before the main control device can configure the target device. The management server pre-issues digital certificates to authorized main control devices, and this authentication is performed before network configuration begins. This preliminary authentication ensures data security while maintaining efficient configuration processes.
3Reliability
If a management server authentication is implemented, then the security of the main control device is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses digital certificates as a standardized copyable authentication mechanism. Instead of implementing complex custom authentication systems, the solution adopts widely accepted digital certificate standards that can be replicated and verified across different devices and systems. This approach improves security through proven cryptographic methods while avoiding the complexity of developing proprietary authentication protocols.
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AI summary
The present application discloses a method and an apparatus of device network configuration, a storage medium, and an electronic device and relates to a technical field of the Internet of Things. The method includes: receiving device description information including device configuration information and flow information; performing an authentication flow indicated by the flow information and obtaining signature information; transmitting the signature information to the target device to perform network configuration processing on the target device. The present application effectively improves reliability of network configuration of an Internet of Thing devices.