Communication Mode Timeout Control for Secure Setting Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication apparatuses lack effective control mechanisms for terminating the operation in a setting information reception mode, particularly when processing is incomplete or delayed, leading to potential security risks and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
Implement a control mechanism that includes a start unit for initiating a mode to receive setting information, a setting unit for connection based on received information, and a control unit to stop the operation after a first time if processing is incomplete, and a second, shorter time if processing is complete, ensuring timely termination of the mode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the communication apparatus operates in a predetermined mode for receiving setting information without a timeout mechanism, then the connection setting processing can be completed, but the operation mode may be prolonged unnecessarily causing security risks and inefficiencies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the timeout period adjustable rather than fixed. The control unit dynamically changes the timeout period based on whether predetermined processing is completed: a first (longer) timeout period is used when processing is incomplete to allow more time for connection setting, while a second (shorter) timeout period is used when processing is complete to promptly terminate the mode and reduce security risks. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between ensuring reliable connection setting and preventing prolonged security exposure.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a fixed timeout period is used for stopping the predetermined mode, then the security risk is reduced, but the connection setting processing may be interrupted prematurely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by implementing a dynamic timeout mechanism that adapts to the processing status. When predetermined processing is incomplete, the control unit applies a first (longer) timeout period to ensure sufficient time for connection setting completion. When processing is complete, it switches to a second (shorter) timeout period to promptly terminate the mode and enhance security. This dynamic approach ensures that the timeout period is always appropriate to the current state, preventing both premature interruption and prolonged exposure.
3Ease of operation
If the communication apparatus waits for user operation to complete processing, then the connection setting can be properly configured, but the operation mode duration increases leading to inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent addresses this contradiction through dynamic timeout adjustment based on processing completion status. When predetermined processing (which depends on user operation) is completed, the control unit switches to a shorter second timeout period, reducing the overall mode duration and improving efficiency. When processing is incomplete, it maintains a longer first timeout period to allow sufficient time for user completion. This ensures that the system is responsive and efficient once processing is done, while still being patient during the configuration phase.
Data Source
AI summary
A control unit is configured to perform second control for stopping operation in a predetermined mode based on a second time shorter than a first time, the second time having elapsed with connection setting not made since the operation in the predetermined mode by a communication apparatus was started in a case where the communication apparatus is operating in the predetermined mode and the predetermined processing is completed.