AI-Based Multi-Mode Wireless Access Protocol for Limited Connectivity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users often face challenges in accessing wireless communication networks due to service provider limitations, lack of internet connectivity, or insufficient credentials, leading to unavailable functionalities on mobile devices.

Innovation Solution

A multi-mode wireless access protocol (MMWAP) utilizing a redirection router that authenticates user communication devices based on application-specific tokens, enabling seamless connection to enterprise hotspots and blocking unauthorized data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional wireless network access protocols are used, then users can connect to standard wireless networks, but users cannot access networks when out of service area or without proper credentials

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork access capabilityVSAvoidaccess availability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a redirection router as an intermediary device between the user communication device and the network. This router receives pre-association requests from devices, performs authentication using application-specific tokens, and redirects authorized devices to appropriate network resources. The intermediary resolves the contradiction by enabling access in scenarios where traditional direct authentication would fail.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary authentication actions before actual network association. The redirection router receives and processes pre-association requests, validating application-specific tokens in advance. This preliminary action ensures that only authorized devices proceed to network connection, solving the reliability issue while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If application-specific tokens are used for authentication, then network security is enhanced, but the authentication process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork securityVSAvoidauthentication process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The authentication system operates autonomously without requiring user intervention. The redirection router automatically receives pre-association requests, extracts application-specific tokens, performs authentication, and redirects devices. This self-service approach maintains high security while reducing perceived complexity for end users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The redirection router performs multiple functions: receiving pre-association requests, authenticating application-specific tokens, determining modulation values, and redirecting devices. By consolidating these functions in a single multi-functional device, the system maintains security without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If automated authentication is implemented, then user experience is improved, but the system requires more processing capability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser experienceVSAvoidprocessing capability requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs authentication processing selectively based on pre-association requests. The redirection router processes only devices that initiate pre-association requests with valid application-specific tokens, rather than continuously authenticating all devices. This partial action approach improves user experience for authorized devices while avoiding unnecessary processing overhead.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12439251B2AI-based multi-mode wireless access protocol (MMWAP)

Publication Date: 2025.10.07 BANK OF AMERICA CORP

AI summary

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a multi-mode wireless access protocol (MMWAP). A redirection router may receive a pre-association request, from a user communication device, and send an acknowledgment of the pre-association request. The user communication device may further transmit authorization keys associated with an application installed in the user communication device. Based on the authorization keys, the redirection router may send an authentication indication to the user communication device. The user communication device may use the redirection router to transmit and receive messages associated with the application to public networks and other private networks. The redirection router may maintain multi-mode connectivity independently with multiple user communication devices.