Mobile Device Network Configuration Transfer via Local Link
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Solution Overview
Problem
Transferring network access settings from one mobile electronic device to another is time-consuming and inefficient, requiring manual reconfiguration when switching devices, especially when the secondary device has already accessed various networks.
Innovation Solution
Establishing a communication session between the first and second mobile devices via a local link, such as Bluetooth, to automatically transfer and install configuration data, including WiFi profiles and access point settings, allowing seamless access to networks accessible by the second device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If network access settings are manually entered into a new device, then the device can access networks, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring network access settings on the second mobile device before the user needs to access networks on the first device. When devices are paired via Bluetooth, the configuration data is automatically transferred, eliminating the need for manual re-entry and significantly reducing setup time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements copying by creating a digital copy of the network configuration data from the second device and transferring it to the first device. This copy includes all necessary credentials and settings, allowing the first device to access networks without manual configuration, thus improving productivity and reducing time loss.
2Ease of operation
If configuration data is transferred between devices, then network access is automated, but a communication link must be established between devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by utilizing Bluetooth technology, which is a standard feature already present in most mobile devices. This existing universal communication capability is leveraged for configuration transfer, avoiding the need for specialized hardware or complex proprietary protocols, thus maintaining ease of operation while managing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses Bluetooth as an intermediary medium to transfer configuration data between devices. This intermediary approach allows automatic configuration transfer without requiring direct physical connection or complex wired setups, maintaining ease of operation while using a well-established communication protocol that doesn't significantly increase device complexity.
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AI summary
A method, system and apparatus for or automatically enabling access of a first mobile electronic device to at least one network accessible by a second mobile electronic device, the second mobile electronic device storing configuration data for accessing the at least one network. A communication session is automatically established between the first mobile electronic device and the second mobile electronic device via a local link. The configuration data is automatically received at the first mobile electronic device from the second mobile electronic device via the local link in response to establishing the communication session. The configuration data is automatically installed at the first mobile electronic device such that the at least one network is accessible by the first mobile electronic device using the configuration data.