Multimedia Playback Device Network Initialization via Terminal Mediator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multimedia playback devices require cumbersome network initialization processes, involving the download of specific applications and input of IP addresses through network browsers, making the setup inconvenient and inefficient for users.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for network initialization that allows a terminal to screen and connect to a multimedia playback device's wireless access point, sending parameter information of a second wireless network to enable the device to connect to that network without the need for additional applications or complex settings, simplifying the process by using a terminal's screening, connection, and sending modules to facilitate the initialization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the multimedia playback device uses traditional network initialization methods (downloading applications or inputting IP addresses through network browsers), then the device can be connected to the wireless network, but the initialization process becomes cumbersome and inconvenient for users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a terminal device as an intermediary between the multimedia playback device and the wireless network. The terminal device screens the wireless access point, connects to it, and then sends the network parameters to the multimedia playback device, eliminating the need for users to manually input IP addresses or download applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device performs preliminary actions by screening the wireless access point and obtaining network parameters before the multimedia playback device needs to connect. This preliminary preparation simplifies the subsequent connection process for the playback device.
2Reliability
If the multimedia playback device requires users to download specific applications and make complicated settings, then network initialization can be performed, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device acts as a mediator that automatically obtains network parameters and transmits them to the multimedia playback device, eliminating the need for users to manually download applications or configure settings, thus significantly reducing initialization time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service initialization where the terminal device automatically screens the access point, retrieves network parameters, and configures the multimedia playback device without requiring user intervention for downloading applications or inputting IP addresses.
3Reliability
If the multimedia playback device requires users to input a series of IP addresses and complete complicated set ups, then the device can be configured for network connection, but the operation becomes complex and user-unfriendly
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device serves as an intermediary that automatically retrieves and transmits the complete set of network parameters (including IP addresses, subnets, gateways, and DNS servers) to the multimedia playback device, eliminating the need for users to manually input these complex parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service configuration where the terminal device automatically obtains all necessary network parameters from the wireless network and configures the multimedia playback device without requiring user input, thereby simplifying the operation while maintaining configuration accuracy.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method, system, device, and terminal for network initialization of a multimedia playback device. The method includes: screening, by a terminal, a wireless access point of the multimedia playback device; connecting the terminal to a first wireless network of the wireless access point of the multimedia playback device; and sending, by the terminal, parameter information of a second wireless network, to which the terminal connects, to the multimedia playback device through the first wireless network, which allows the multimedia playback device to be connected to the second wireless network according to the parameter information of the second wireless network, so as to complete initialization. The method for network initialization of a multimedia playback device does not need to download a specific application to perform multistep network initialization nor to input a series of IP addresses through a network browser and make complicated settings to perform network initialization. Implementation of the process of the network initialization herein is simple, convenient to use, and highly efficient.