Network Device Policy Configuration via Removable Wireless Communication Device Identity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience in configuring network devices when switching between different removable wireless communication devices, as they need to set up distinct policy settings for each device, consuming administrative resources and leading to potential conflicts when multiple devices are connected.

Innovation Solution

A network device system that determines the identity of connected removable wireless communication devices and retrieves corresponding policy settings from either an authorized party or its storage medium, allowing for automatic configuration and conflict resolution based on priority and timing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual configuration of policy settings is performed for each removable wireless communication device, then customization and control are improved, but administrative effort and time consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepolicy settings customizationVSAvoidadministrative configuration time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by allowing the network device to automatically retrieve and apply policy settings based on the identity of the connected removable wireless communication device. The device driver communicates device identity to the network device, which then autonomously fetches corresponding policy settings from a server or storage medium without requiring manual administrative configuration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Policy settings are pre-configured and stored on a server or storage medium associated with each removable wireless communication device. When a device connects to the network device, the system retrieves the pre-prepared policy settings automatically, eliminating the need for real-time manual configuration and reducing administrative time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple removable wireless communication devices are supported with individual policy settings, then device compatibility is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice compatibilityVSAvoidconfiguration management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a universal policy management mechanism that works across multiple removable wireless communication devices with different identities. The network device uses a unified approach of retrieving device identity through the device driver and automatically matching it with corresponding policy settings, providing multi-functionality without increasing operational complexity for users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary mechanism (the automatic retrieval system between the device driver and policy settings storage) that manages the complexity of supporting multiple devices. This intermediary automatically handles the matching and retrieval of policy settings based on device identity, shielding users from the underlying complexity while maintaining high device compatibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If policy settings are manually updated for each device connection, then settings accuracy is improved, but productivity and operational efficiency decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepolicy settings accuracyVSAvoidnetwork operation efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system establishes a feedback loop where the device driver continuously communicates the identity of connected removable wireless communication devices to the network device. The network device uses this feedback to automatically retrieve and apply the correct policy settings, ensuring settings accuracy while maintaining high operational efficiency through automated real-time updates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10657093B2Managing actions of a network device based on policy settings corresponding to a removable wireless communication device

Publication Date: 2020.05.19 PISMO LABS TECH

AI summary

A method and system for configuring a network device according to the identity of a plurality of removable wireless communications devices (RWCDs), the method comprising the steps of: determining the identities of the plurality of RWCDs; determining whether the network device is capable of using the plurality RWCDs; retrieving policy settings from an authorized party or a storage medium of the network device according to the identities of the plurality of RWCDs; determining priority of policy settings; and configuring the network device according to the policy settings. The priority of policy settings are based on the positions of the RWCDs when there are conflict among policy settings. The plurality of RWCDs are plugged to the network device and the network device provides wireless wide area network (WAN) connectivity through the plurality of RWCDs.