Terminal Device Automates Network Connection Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for connecting a communication device to a network require manual intervention and significant workload for users, particularly in scenarios where connection information needs to be shared between terminal devices, such as in device provisioning protocols.
Innovation Solution
A system where a terminal device automatically obtains address information to send connection information to a communication device and sends notification of this information to another terminal device, reducing the need for manual input and enhancing automation in network connection processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If manual notification methods (calling or email) are used to inform another worker about connection information, then the information can be communicated, but the user workload increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device automatically performs the notification task by itself. After connection information is transmitted, the terminal device autonomously sends notification information to another terminal device without requiring user intervention for calling or manual email composition, thus reducing user workload while ensuring information reaches the recipient
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an automated notification mechanism as an intermediary between the connection information transmission and the recipient. This intermediary automatically relays the notification, eliminating the need for direct manual communication between users while ensuring reliable information delivery
2Ease of operation
If automated notification is implemented, then user workload is reduced, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device performs multiple functions: it serves as both the connection information transmission device and the automated notification device. By making the terminal device multi-functional, the system avoids adding separate complex notification infrastructure, thus reducing overall system complexity while achieving automation
Solution Approach 2:
The notification function is merged with the existing terminal device capabilities rather than being implemented as a separate system. The terminal device combines connection management and notification sending into a single integrated operation, simplifying the system architecture while providing automated notification
Data Source
AI summary
A first terminal device may obtain address information by using a communication device different from the first terminal device, the address information being for sending information to a second terminal device different from both the first terminal device and the communication device; send connection information to the communication device, the connection information being for the communication device to connect to a network; and after the connection information has been sent to the communication device, send notification information with the obtained address information as a destination, the notification information indicating that the connection information has been sent to the communication device.