Router Automatic Connection via Hidden Wireless Function
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for connecting smart devices to routers are time-consuming and cumbersome, making it difficult for ordinary users to establish network connections efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A method that enables automatic connection between smart devices and routers by using a hidden wireless communication function associated with a first SSID, which is triggered by a key input and enables a preliminary connection within a preset time, followed by transmission of network connection information including a second SSID and password to facilitate secure and fast network access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual network setting is used, then connection reliability is improved, but connection time and operational complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The router performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting the smart device, pre-matching network information, and preparing connection parameters before the user initiates the connection. This preliminary detection and preparation phase eliminates the need for manual network scanning and configuration, significantly reducing connection time while maintaining reliability through automated verification processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service connection where the router autonomously completes network configuration tasks. The router automatically detects the smart device, selects appropriate network parameters, establishes the connection, and configures network settings without requiring user intervention. This self-service mechanism dramatically reduces both connection time and operational complexity while ensuring reliable connections through automated error handling.
2Measurement precision
If manual network setting is used, then connection accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The router performs self-service by automatically detecting smart devices, matching network information, and establishing connections without user intervention. The system autonomously completes all configuration steps including SSID selection, password configuration, and connection parameter optimization, making the process extremely easy to operate while maintaining high connection accuracy through automated verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an automated intermediary process between the user and the network configuration. Instead of directly manipulating complex network settings, the user simply initiates connection through a simplified interface, and the automated intermediary handles all technical details including network parameter matching, authentication, and configuration, thereby greatly improving ease of operation while ensuring connection accuracy.
3Reliability
If hidden wireless communication function is enabled continuously, then connection security is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The hidden wireless communication function operates periodically rather than continuously. The router enables the hidden function only during specific connection phases when needed for secure device pairing, then disables it to conserve energy. This periodic activation during critical security phases maintains connection security while significantly reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the state of the hidden wireless communication function based on connection requirements. The function is activated only when a smart device needs to connect and automatically disabled when connection is established or timeout occurs. This dynamic on-demand operation maintains security during vulnerable connection phases while minimizing energy consumption during idle periods.
4Productivity
If automatic connection is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the router including automatic device detection, network information matching, connection establishment, and configuration management. By combining these previously separate functions into a single integrated automated process within the router, the system achieves high connection productivity while managing complexity through centralized control rather than distributing complexity across multiple components.
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AI summary
Disclosed are a method for automatic connection between a smart device and a router, a corresponding router and smart device, which belong to the technical field of wireless communications. The method for automatic connection between a smart device and a router include the following. The router receives a trigger instruction triggered by a key arranged on the router. In response to the trigger instruction, a hidden wireless communication function of the router is enabled. If it is detected within a preset period of time that the smart device connects to a communication link corresponding to the hidden wireless communication function, network connection information is transmitted to the smart device to trigger connection of the smart device to a network connected to the router. By improving the method for connecting between a smart device and a router, it is possible to achieve automatic connection between the smart device and the router.