Network Socket Triggering Element for Remote Parameter Reset

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience in resetting damaged network parameters and controlling the processor and other electronic elements in network devices, as existing technologies require physical disassembly for parameter reset and lack direct processor control.

Innovation Solution

A network device with a triggering element embedded in the network socket, allowing users to control the processor and other electronic elements by sending triggering signals through the triggering terminal set, enabling remote network parameter settings and control of electronic elements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If network parameters are reset remotely via network connection, then network parameter management is convenient, but the method fails when network connection is lost requiring physical disassembly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork parameter reset convenienceVSAvoidparameter reset capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a triggering element as an intermediary mechanism embedded in the network socket. This element provides an alternative control path that bypasses the need for remote network access, allowing processor control and parameter reset through direct physical interaction with the socket, thus ensuring reliability when network connection is unavailable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The network device provides self-service capability through the triggering element embedded in the network socket. The device can reset its own network parameters and control its processor through the triggering element without requiring external intervention or physical disassembly, enabling users to perform maintenance operations independently

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If the network socket is exposed without case disassembly, then network connection is accessible, but control of processor and electronic elements is impossible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork connection accessibilityVSAvoidprocessor control capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The network socket is designed with multi-functionality by embedding a triggering element that serves dual purposes: maintaining network connection accessibility while enabling processor control and electronic element management. This allows the same structure to fulfill multiple functions without requiring separate access mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If case disassembly is required for processor control, then direct processor access is achieved, but user interaction complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessor accessibilityVSAvoidcase structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the processor control function with the network socket structure by embedding the triggering element directly in the socket. This combination eliminates the need for separate access mechanisms or case disassembly, reducing device complexity while maintaining ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8296470B2Network device with a triggering element that overwrites predetermined network parameters
Publication Date: 2012.10.23 MOXA INC
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AI summary

A network device with a triggering element. In a first embodiment where a triggering element is embedded in a network socket, a user is allowed to trigger it to control a processor on the network device to set network parameters. In a second embodiment, the invention can trigger the triggering element to control the processor on the network device. In a third embodiment, the invention sends a triggering signal to the triggering element for controlling electronic elements other than the network device. Therefore, the invention can achieve the effects of network settings of the network device, processor controls, and convenience in controlling other electronic elements.