Smart Device Registration via Shared Network Credentials
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current network configuration and registration process for smart devices is complex and time-consuming, particularly when configuring a large batch of devices, leading to a poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
A method for device network configuration and registration that allows smart devices to share network configuration parameters through trust chain verification, enabling fast and automated configuration without manual user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If network configuration is performed manually on each smart device one by one, then each device can be properly configured and registered, but the configuration process becomes complex and time-consuming, especially for large batches of devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the first smart device obtain network configuration parameters (including access token, device identifier, and security parameters) from the server in advance, then share these parameters with the second smart device through direct communication. This eliminates the need for manual configuration of each device individually, enabling automated batch configuration while maintaining registration completeness.
2Reliability
If network configuration is performed manually on each smart device, then proper registration is achieved, but the operation process becomes complex and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies copying by having the second smart device obtain network configuration parameters by copying them from the first smart device through direct communication. Instead of requiring manual input for each device, the configuration data is copied and transferred automatically, significantly simplifying the operation process while ensuring successful registration of multiple devices.
3Reliability
If each smart device independently registers with the server, then device security is maintained, but the configuration process becomes time-consuming for batch devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the first device obtain security parameters and access tokens from the server in advance, then share these with the second device. This allows the second device to register with the server more quickly without compromising security, as the parameters are pre-authenticated. The server can process multiple device registrations in sequence using these pre-obtained credentials, improving batch configuration productivity while maintaining security protocols.
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AI summary
Embodiments of this application disclose a device network configuration and registration method, a device, and a system, and relate to the field of communications technologies. The method includes: A first device receives a first network configuration parameter from a second device, where the first network configuration parameter includes a local area network identifier, an access password of a local area network, and a device identifier, a security parameter, and an access token of the second device. The first device accesses, by using the access password of the local area network, the local area network indicated by the local area network identifier, and requests to access a server by using the first network configuration parameter. The server assigns a device parameter to the first device, where the device parameter includes a device identifier, a security parameter, and an access token of the first device. The first device requests to access the server by using the device parameter. In this way, a device that does not access the server can request to access the server by using a network configuration parameter of a device that accesses the server, and no manual configuration needs to be performed by a user. This can simplify a network configuration and registration process of a smart device, and implement fast network configuration and registration.