Intelligent Device Network Configuration by Signal-Based Priority Levels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing network configuration methods for intelligent devices do not meet personalized user needs due to factors like distance and network influences, leading to inconsistent and unsatisfactory configuration orders.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that prioritize network configuration based on preset levels and signal intensity, allowing intelligent devices to acquire configuration information sequentially, with customizable priorities and updates, ensuring stable data transmission and user-defined preferences.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If network configuration is performed for multiple intelligent devices simultaneously, then network coverage is improved, but configuration order cannot be customized according to user preferences

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork configuration adaptabilityVSAvoidconfiguration order customization
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a network configuration level parameter with different priorities (first level, second level, etc.) to differentiate configuration orders. By changing this parameter, the system can adapt the configuration process to match user preferences, resolving the contradiction between network coverage and customization capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the configuration order based on signal intensity and user-defined levels. The configuration level is not fixed but can be modified according to real-time network conditions and user preferences, enabling both broad coverage and personalized ordering.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If network configuration follows fixed priority order, then configuration process is simplified, but user personalized needs cannot be satisfied

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration process complexityVSAvoidpersonalized configuration capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-establishes network configuration levels and their corresponding priorities before actual configuration begins. This preliminary setup allows the system to maintain a structured, simple process while being ready to adapt to different user preferences when configuration requests are received.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The configuration process is segmented into different levels (first level, second level, etc.), each with its own priority. This segmentation allows the system to maintain clear, manageable process steps while providing flexibility to satisfy different user customization needs through level selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Stability of the object's composition

If all intelligent devices acquire configuration information from router, then network centralization is achieved, but configuration efficiency for distant devices decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork configuration centralizationVSAvoidconfiguration efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces intermediate intelligent devices that have successfully completed configuration to act as mediators. These intermediaries forward configuration information to devices that cannot directly communicate with the router, maintaining the centralized configuration source while improving efficiency for distant devices through multi-hop transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a single-dimension direct router-to-device communication model to a multi-dimensional hierarchical model where configuration can propagate through multiple levels (router → first level devices → second level devices). This dimensional change enables both centralization and improved efficiency for distant devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP4280549B1Network configuration method and apparatus, computer device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.12.03 GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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AI summary

The present application relates to a network configuration method and a network configuration apparatus, a computer device, and a storage medium. The method includes: sending a network configuration request; acquiring a response signal; acquiring a preset network configuration level of a current intelligent device, if a signal intensity corresponding to the response signal is greater than or equal to a preset signal intensity; and acquiring network configuration information according to the preset network configuration level. The network configuration information is used for configuring a network with a router. When the network configuration is performed for various intelligent devices based on the method, the network configuration can be performed according to the preset network configuration level set by a user, thereby meeting personalized network configuration requirements of the user.