IoT Network Configuration via Attribute Broadcasting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional Wi-Fi IoT device network configuration methods are inefficient when multiple devices need to be configured simultaneously, as users struggle to determine which device to configure first, often requiring manual disconnection of unnecessary devices.
Innovation Solution
A method where IoT devices broadcast attribute information including a network configuration state, allowing a terminal device to select and establish a connection with a target device based on user input or identifier, and then perform network configuration using the received configuration information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple IoT devices are configured simultaneously using conventional methods, then the network configuration can be performed in parallel, but the user cannot quickly determine which device to configure first, leading to complicated operations and reduced efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies visual differentiation through color coding or status indicators to distinguish between different device states (configured vs. unconfigured). This allows users to quickly identify which devices need configuration without complex manual checking, directly resolving the contradiction by making device status visually apparent while maintaining parallel configuration capability
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device serves as an intermediary that manages the configuration process. It receives configuration requests, identifies target devices based on user input or automatic selection, and coordinates the configuration sequence. This intermediary role simplifies user operations while enabling efficient parallel processing of multiple devices
2Ease of operation
If users manually disconnect unnecessary devices to configure one device at a time, then the configuration process becomes simpler for each device, but the overall operation complexity increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows users to input partial device identifiers or use automatic selection mechanisms that reduce the need for complete manual device disconnection. The terminal device can automatically identify and select target devices based on predefined criteria, performing only the necessary configuration actions rather than requiring full manual intervention for each device
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device performs preliminary identification and selection of target devices before the actual configuration process begins. By pre-sorting devices based on user input or automatic criteria, the system prepares the configuration sequence in advance, simplifying the actual configuration operation while maintaining high efficiency through batch processing
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AI summary
A network configuration method for an IoT device is implemented by a terminal device. The method includes receiving attribute information broadcasted by N IoT devices, N being an integer greater than 1; determining a target IoT device from the N IoT devices based on at least one of: whether the attribute information broadcasted by the N IoT devices includes a selected identifier, or a first selection instruction input by a user; establishing a first communication connection with the target IoT device; sending a query request to the target IoT device to have the target IoT device return a network list corresponding to the target IoT device; determining a target network from the network list; and sending configuration information of the target network to the target IoT device so that the target IoT device performs network configuration based on the configuration information of the target network.