Multimedia Player Network Setup via Mobile Intermediary

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multimedia player systems require additional network connection modules and manual input of network information, making it inconvenient for users to establish wireless connections between mobile devices, multimedia players, and access points.

Innovation Solution

A network connection configuration method that establishes a Wi-Fi connection between a mobile device and an access point, uses an image capture module to create a Wi-Fi Direct connection between the mobile device and multimedia player, and then uses this connection to automatically set up another Wi-Fi connection between the multimedia player and the access point, eliminating the need for manual input of network parameters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If additional network connection modules are installed inside the multimedia player with manual network information input, then network connection capability is achieved, but operation convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork connection setup convenienceVSAvoidnetwork connection module integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a mobile device as an intermediary to facilitate network connection setup between the multimedia player and access point. The mobile device captures optical images containing network information, extracts the data, and transmits it to the multimedia player, eliminating the need for manual input and reducing operational complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical input operations with optical image capture and automated data extraction. Instead of manually typing network credentials, the system uses an image capture module to optically acquire network information from displayed images, converting a manual process into an automated optical recognition process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If manual network information input is required, then network security is maintained, but user convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork configuration simplicityVSAvoidnetwork connection stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses optical image copying to transfer network information. The network credentials are displayed as an optical image, captured by the mobile device's image capture module, and then transmitted to the multimedia player. This copying mechanism ensures accurate transmission of network information without manual input errors while maintaining connection reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If network connection modules are integrated into the multimedia player, then connection functionality is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork connection capabilityVSAvoidinternal module integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile device serves as an intermediary that handles the complex network information extraction and transmission tasks. The multimedia player only needs to receive and process the transmitted network credentials, significantly reducing its internal complexity while maintaining full network connection capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile device performs multiple functions: it captures optical images, extracts network information using character recognition, establishes Wi-Fi Direct connections, and transmits data. This multi-functional approach consolidates complexity into a single device rather than requiring complex integration within the multimedia player

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9503779B2Network connection configuration method for multimedia player and related computer system

Publication Date: 2016.11.22 ALI CORP

AI summary

A network connection configuration method for a multimedia player includes establishing a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) connection between a mobile device and a network connection device, such that the mobile device obtains a service set identification (SSID) and a password thereof of the network connection device; utilizing an image capture module of the mobile device to capture an optical image corresponding to the multimedia player, so as to establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection between the mobile device and the multimedia player; and establishing another Wi-Fi connection between the multimedia player and the network connection device according to the Wi-Fi connection between the mobile device and the network connection device as well as the Wi-Fi Direct connection between the mobile device and the multimedia player.