IoT Device Wireless Setup via Terminal Mediation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for connecting IoT devices to access points (APs) in neighborhood area networks (NANs) are cumbersome, leading to increased costs, connection delays, and user confusion due to the variety of wireless techniques required, such as QR codes, NFC, and Bluetooth, which complicate the setup process.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize a terminal to recognize its presence in the same space as an IoT device, send AP connection requests, and provide necessary AP information for the IoT device to connect to the AP, reducing memory usage and connection time, and allowing for easy setup without user involvement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless techniques (QR code, NFC, Bluetooth) are added to support various communication schemes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling the terminal to perform multiple functions through a single unified process. The terminal can recognize presence in the same space, send connection requests, and provide AP information across different wireless communication schemes (QR code, NFC, Bluetooth) without requiring separate setup procedures for each technique, thus reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal serves as an intermediary that mediates between the IoT device and the AP. Instead of the IoT device directly handling multiple complex wireless techniques, the terminal acts as a mediator that simplifies the connection process by providing standardized AP information, thereby reducing the complexity burden on the IoT device while supporting various communication schemes
2Reliability
If traditional Wi-Fi setup methods are used, then connection reliability is maintained, but connection time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the terminal pre-prepare and store AP information before the actual connection is needed. The terminal proactively provides necessary connection parameters when an IoT device enters its presence area, eliminating the need for real-time configuration and reducing setup time while maintaining connection reliability through pre-validated AP information
3Measurement precision
If manual user input is required for connection setup, then connection precision is controlled, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the system to automatically perform connection setup without manual user intervention. The terminal automatically detects the IoT device's presence in its area, retrieves appropriate AP information, and initiates the connection process autonomously, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining connection parameter accuracy through automated selection of suitable APs
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AI summary
A method and a device for setup of wireless communication is provided. The method includes recognizing at least one terminal present in a same space as the device, sending a request for a connection between the device and an access point (AP) to the at least one terminal, receiving AP information necessary for connection to the AP from the at least one terminal corresponding to the request, and attempting to connect to the AP based on the AP information.