RFID Tag Gateway WiFi Activation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for managing the WiFi function on home gateways are inconvenient, particularly for activation from wireless terminals, as they often require physical access, authentication, and can lead to unwanted disconnections due to lack of flexibility.
Innovation Solution
The use of radio technology, specifically RFID or NFC tags, allows users to trigger functions like activating or deactivating the WiFi module by positioning their radiocommunication terminal near the tags, with validation signals ensuring secure and controlled access, enabling easy configuration without physical access to the gateway.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a switch is placed on the housing of the home gateway for WiFi activation/deactivation, then the operation is simple, but the gateway must be physically accessible which is not always the case
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces radio tags as intermediary objects placed at various locations in the home. These tags mediate between the user's radiocommunication terminal and the gateway, enabling remote triggering of WiFi activation without requiring physical access to the gateway or complex authentication procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical switch on the gateway housing with a wireless radio frequency-based triggering system. Instead of physically pressing a switch on the gateway, users can trigger WiFi activation by bringing their radiocommunication terminal near a radio tag, substituting mechanical interaction with wireless electromagnetic communication.
2Reliability
If the first administration interface is used for WiFi configuration, then authentication is required for security, but the process becomes complex and requires multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-placing radio tags at convenient locations throughout the home before they are needed. These tags are预先 configured to represent specific WiFi activation requests, so when a user brings their terminal near a tag, the triggering action is immediately executed without requiring the user to go through authentication steps at the moment of activation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the authentication and configuration complexity from the WiFi activation process. Instead of requiring users to authenticate and configure WiFi settings through the administration interface, the system separates the simple triggering action (bringing terminal near tag) from the complex authentication process, which is handled automatically or previously configured.
3Extent of automation
If time slots are programmed for automatic WiFi switching, then automation is achieved, but flexibility is lost and unwanted disconnections occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic control by allowing users to trigger WiFi activation on-demand by bringing their radiocommunication terminal near a radio tag, rather than relying on fixed predetermined time slots. The system adapts to the user's immediate needs, providing flexible activation control that combines automation with user-initiated responsiveness.
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 management of WiFi functions on home gateways by allowing wireless activation and deactivation, reducing unwanted disconnections, and providing secure access through a user-friendly interface, enhancing user convenience and control.
Implementation Method 1
transmettre une demande de déclenchement à un dispositif de configuration
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AI summary
The method involves receiving a tag information (22) from a contactless radio frequency identification tag (1), where the information identifies a function to be triggered. A function triggering request is transmitted (23) by a radio communication terminal (2) e.g. mobile phone, to a configuration device (3) of a domestic gateway (4) through a radio communication network only if the terminal receives a validation signal through a man-machine interface. The trigger request is propagated (25) by the device to the gateway through a network of operator. The function is triggered by the gateway. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a computer program product comprising program code instructions for executing a method for triggering a function executable by a gateway when a program is carried out on computers or processors included in a radio communication terminal (2) a non transitory and computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program comprising program code instructions for executing a method for triggering a function executable by a gateway (3) a system for triggering a function executable by a gateway.