Receiver Module Credential Activation via Touch Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network configuration methods lack real-time capabilities for updating communication credentials in receiver modules associated with external displays, limiting their ability to communicate effectively with external data communication networks.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that enable real-time updating of communication credentials in receiver modules through direct local wireless communication networks from touch-enabled devices, allowing these modules to communicate with external data communication networks, including authentication and protocol details.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing network configuration methods are used, then the receiver module can communicate with external networks, but real-time update capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The system stores multiple pre-configured communication credentials (Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, NFC targets) in the credentials database before they are needed. When a user wants to connect, the pre-stored credentials can be instantly activated without real-time configuration, enabling immediate network access while maintaining the ability to update credentials when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
A credentials management system acts as an intermediary between the touch-enabled device and the receiver module's network communication. This intermediary layer stores, manages, and activates credentials, allowing real-time switching between different network configurations without requiring direct reconfiguration of each connection parameter.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual network configuration is used, then communication credentials can be updated, but the process is complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages communication credentials by storing multiple network configurations, authentication details, and protocol parameters in a credentials database. When activation is requested, the system automatically retrieves and applies the appropriate credentials without requiring users to manually configure each parameter, thereby maintaining high adaptability while reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The credentials management system serves multiple functions: storing Wi-Fi credentials, Bluetooth pairing information, NFC configuration, and various protocol parameters. This universal credential storage system handles diverse communication requirements through a single interface, reducing the complexity of managing different types of network credentials separately.
3Productivity
If real-time credential updating is implemented, then communication responsiveness improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates and stores copies of communication credentials (network names, authentication details, protocol parameters) in a credentials database before they are needed. When real-time updates are required, the system activates pre-copied credentials instantly without complex real-time configuration processes, achieving fast credential updates while keeping the system architecture relatively simple.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a method for real-time activation of receiver module associated or integrated with external display. The receiver device having processor and communication module for supporting streaming multimedia applications. The method comprising the steps of updating communication credentials in the receiver from the touch enabled device through direct local wireless communication network, said communication credentials support communication with external data communication network.