IoT Network Configuration via Label-App Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing network configuration process for IoT devices is complex and time-consuming, requiring manual download and installation of configuration applications, leading to poor user experience due to its complexity and slow configuration speed.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for network configuration that uses a mobile device to obtain label information of an IoT device, determine the necessary application, and automatically start the network configuration process through NFC or server interaction, reducing manual intervention and streamlining the configuration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual download and installation of network configuration application is required, then the network configuration can be performed, but the configuration process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing a correspondence relationship between IoT device labels and network configuration applications before the configuration process. When a user scans an IoT device label, the system immediately queries the pre-stored correspondence to obtain the required configuration application information, eliminating the need for manual search and download during configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism through the label information and server system. The label acts as an intermediary carrier containing device identification, and the server system serves as an intermediary that stores and provides the correspondence between labels and configuration applications, enabling automatic information retrieval without direct user intervention.
2Ease of operation
If manual download and installation of network configuration application is required, then the configuration can be completed, but the number of operation steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes and stores the correspondence relationship between IoT device labels and network configuration applications. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for users to manually search, select, and install applications during configuration, as the system automatically retrieves the correct application based on the scanned label.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the system to automatically complete the application retrieval and installation process based on the scanned label. The system independently queries the server, obtains the configuration application information, and initiates the configuration process without requiring users to perform multiple manual operations.
3Productivity
If automatic application startup is implemented, then the configuration speed increases, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures and stores the correspondence relationships between IoT device labels and network configuration applications in advance. This preliminary setup enables automatic application startup during configuration by simply querying the pre-stored data, avoiding the need for complex real-time decision-making systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach simplifies the network configuration process by reducing the number of operation steps and time required, improving user experience by automating the application download and configuration, and enhancing the efficiency of IoT device network setup.
Implementation Method 1
The first application may obtain, through near-field communication (NFC), the label information of the internet of things device to be network-configured.
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AI summary
A network configuration method includes: obtaining, by a first application of a mobile device, label information of an internet of things device to be network-configured; obtaining, by the first application, information about a second application that is for configuring a network for the internet of things device; sending, by the first application, a first message to a first service of the mobile device, wherein the first message indicates to start the first service and comprises the information about the second application; discovering, by the first service, the internet of things device to be network-configured; sending, by the first service, a second message to a second service of the mobile device, wherein the second message indicates to start the second application and comprises the information about the second application; and starting, by the second service, the second application based on the second message.