Intelligent Robot Boot System Hotspot Credential Setup

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Solution Overview

Problem

The boot process for intelligent robots is complex and inconvenient due to the need for manual entry of usernames and passwords, which can lead to errors and failed connections when these do not match the stored credentials.

Innovation Solution

A boot system and method for intelligent robots that includes a central processing unit, an activating module, memory, and a wireless communication module, where the robot enters a hotspot mode if stored credentials are not valid, allowing a mobile device to input the correct login credentials for establishing a wireless network connection, and includes visual and auditory feedback for connection status.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual entry of usernames and passwords is required during boot process, then the robot can connect to wireless network, but the boot process becomes complex and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidboot process convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing multiple sets of usernames and passwords in the robot's memory before the boot process. When the robot starts, it automatically attempts to connect to the wireless network using these pre-stored credentials without requiring manual user input, thereby simplifying the boot process while maintaining connection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The robot performs self-service by automatically attempting wireless network connections using pre-stored credentials during the boot process. The system independently handles the connection attempt and credential verification without requiring manual intervention, making the boot process more convenient while ensuring reliable connection establishment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If pre-stored usernames and passwords are used for automatic connection, then boot process is simplified, but connection failures occur when credentials do not match

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveboot process simplicityVSAvoidconnection success rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent stores multiple sets of usernames and passwords in advance in the memory module. When automatic connection is attempted, the system sequentially tries different pre-stored credential sets, increasing the probability of successful connection while maintaining the simplicity of the boot process without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts by implementing a retry mechanism that sequentially attempts different pre-stored credential sets when connection fails. This dynamic approach allows the robot to automatically switch between different username-password combinations, improving connection success rate while keeping the boot process simple and automatic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If multiple username and password combinations are stored, then connection reliability improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidmemory and processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent pre-stores multiple username and password combinations in the memory module before operation. This preliminary preparation allows the system to have multiple connection options readily available, improving connection reliability without requiring complex real-time decision-making or external interventions during the boot process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses simple copying of credential data by storing multiple identical structures of username-password pairs in memory. Each credential set follows the same format and is handled by the same connection logic, avoiding the need for complex data structures or processing differentials, thus minimizing device complexity while maintaining multiple connection options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS10564985B2Boot system and boot method for intelligent robot
Publication Date: 2020.02.18 ADATA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a boot system and boot method for an intelligent robot. The intelligent robot includes a central processing unit, an activating module, a memory and a wireless communication module. The central processing unit is electrically connected to the activating module, the memory and the wireless communication module. When the username and password stored in the memory is not compliant with the username and password of a wireless network, the intelligent robot enters a hotspot mode as a hotspot. A mobile device connects to the intelligent robot through the hotspot. The wireless communication module receives a login username and a login password from the mobile device. The intelligent robot connects to the wireless network for establishing the wireless network connection by the login username and the login password for entering a login mode.