Remote Control Wireless Credential Porting Between Television Receivers
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Solution Overview
Problem
The initial setup of wireless network communication between television receivers can be frustrating, especially when complicated passwords and network identifiers need to be manually entered, which is challenging without a physical keyboard and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a remote control to port wireless network credentials between television receivers, where the remote control acquires credentials from a host television receiver and transfers them to a client television receiver, enabling wireless communication without manual input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual entry of wireless network credentials is required, then security and authentication are ensured, but setup complexity and user frustration increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote control as an intermediary device that mediates the transfer of wireless network credentials between television receivers. The remote control receives credentials from a host television receiver and transmits them to a client television receiver, eliminating the need for manual credential entry while maintaining secure authentication through the intermediary device
2Adaptability or versatility
If a physical keyboard is not available for manual entry, then device portability is improved, but credential input capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control device performs self-service by automatically receiving wireless network credentials from a host television receiver and transmitting them to a client television receiver without requiring manual keyboard input. The device serves itself as both the interface for credential transfer and the medium for authentication, eliminating the need for external keyboard input devices
3Reliability
If complicated passwords and network identifiers are used, then wireless network security is enhanced, but error-prone manual entry increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements copying by having the remote control receive an exact copy of the wireless network credentials (including complicated passwords and network identifiers) from the host television receiver and transmit this copy to the client television receiver. This eliminates manual typing errors while preserving the security of complex credentials through accurate digital replication
4Reliability
If wireless credentials are manually entered for each device, then network security is maintained, but setup time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The host television receiver performs preliminary action by storing wireless network credentials in advance, making them available for future transfer. When a client television receiver needs credentials, the remote control retrieves them from the pre-configured host receiver and transmits them automatically, eliminating the need for repeated manual entry while maintaining security through pre-established authentication data
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AI summary
Various arrangements for porting wireless network credentials, such as between television receivers, are presented herein. A remote control may be paired with a first television receiver, such as a host television receiver. Wireless network credentials may be provided to and stored by the paired remote control. The remote control can then be paired with a second television receiver, such as a client television receiver. The second television receiver can then receive the stored wireless network credentials from the remote control. The second television receiver can then connect with a wireless network using the received wireless network credentials, such as to communicate with the host television receiver or access the Internet.