NAN Heterogeneous Protocol Data Path Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data communication technologies based on heterogeneous protocols require user input for key or identifier selection, leading to delays and inconvenience in establishing a secure data path using the Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN) protocol.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device supporting both NAN and heterogeneous protocols, equipped with antennas, wireless communication circuitry, and a processor, automatically establishes a secure data path by transmitting and receiving messages during a discovery window, omitting the need for user input by using information associated with a link established based on the heterogeneous protocol.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If user input is required for key or identifier selection in NAN protocol, then security is improved, but establishment time and user convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing multiple keys and identifiers in the electronic device before NAN protocol operation. When a heterogeneous protocol link is established, the device automatically selects and uses the corresponding pre-stored credentials, eliminating the need for real-time user input while maintaining security through pre-configured authentication materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the electronic device to automatically perform key and identifier selection without user intervention. The device autonomously matches heterogeneous protocol link information with stored NAN credentials, automatically completes authentication, and establishes the data path, thereby resolving the contradiction between security and establishment time.
2Reliability
If user input is required for key or identifier selection, then authentication accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the electronic device to automatically perform key and identifier selection without user intervention. The device autonomously matches heterogeneous protocol link information with stored NAN credentials, automatically completes authentication, and establishes the data path, thereby resolving the contradiction between security and establishment time.
3Productivity
If automatic NDP establishment is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing multiple keys and identifiers in the electronic device before NAN protocol operation. When a heterogeneous protocol link is established, the device automatically selects and uses the corresponding pre-stored credentials, eliminating the need for real-time user input while maintaining security through pre-configured authentication materials.
Data Source
AI summary
An example electronic device supporting a neighbor awareness networking (NAN) protocol and a heterogeneous protocol different from the NAN protocol stores first information associated with a link established based on the heterogeneous protocol, transmits a message including the first information to an external electronic device included in a NAN cluster, via a wireless communication circuitry, receives a NAN data path (NDP) request message including second information associated with an NDP from the external electronic device, transmits an NDP response message to the external electronic device based at least in part on the second information and the first information, and performs data communication with the external electronic device based on the NDP.