Optical Networking Authentication for Input-Less Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smart electronic devices without input components, such as touch screens or keyboards, face complexity in establishing network connections as they need to obtain and utilize networking authentication information, complicating the networking process.
Innovation Solution
A method where a first terminal obtains networking authentication information and converts it into a light emission control signal based on a preset rule, such as Morse code or ASCII, to output an optical signal, which can be received and decoded by a second terminal to perform the necessary networking operations, simplifying the connection process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a smart electronic device establishes a communication connection (e.g., Bluetooth) with another device to obtain networking authentication information, then the device can acquire the necessary authentication information for networking, but the networking process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an optical signal as an intermediary medium to transfer networking authentication information between devices. Instead of requiring direct communication connections like Bluetooth, the authentication information is converted into optical signals (e.g., through screen flickering or flash lighting) that can be captured by the receiving device's camera, thereby simplifying the networking process while maintaining reliable authentication
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical communication system (Bluetooth connection) with an optical system. The authentication information is transmitted through light signals rather than wireless electromagnetic communication protocols, eliminating the need for complex pairing and connection establishment processes while preserving the reliability of authentication information transfer
2Adaptability or versatility
If a smart electronic device without input components (touch screen or keyboard) establishes communication connections to obtain networking authentication information, then the device can achieve networking functionality, but the operation becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables devices without input components to perform networking operations autonomously. The device automatically converts authentication information into optical signals and transmits them without requiring user interaction through keyboards or touch screens. The receiving device automatically captures and processes the optical signals, making the entire networking operation self-service and eliminating operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring the device without input components to receive and process authentication information through traditional input methods, the patent inverts the approach: the device converts authentication information into optical signals for transmission. This reversal transforms a limitation (no input components) into an advantage (simplified output-based communication)
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method simplifies the networking process by converting authentication information into optical signals that can be easily identified by other devices, improving networking efficiency without the need for additional input components or communication connections.
Implementation Method 1
determining, based on a preset rule, a light emission control signal corresponding to the networking authentication information; and controlling, based on the light emission control signal, the first terminal to output an optical signal corresponding to the networking authentication information
Implementation Method 2
converting the received optical signal into an electrical signal by a photoresistor on the second terminal
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a method for outputting networking authentication information, a networking method, an apparatus and a storage medium. The method includes: obtaining networking authentication information; determining, based on a preset rule, a light emission control signal corresponding to the networking authentication information; and controlling, based on the light emission control signal, the first terminal to output an optical signal corresponding to the networking authentication information.