Wireless Access Point Customization via User Preference Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile users are hesitant to pay for WiFi Internet access due to limitations such as inadequate security and network speed, leading to a slow adoption of WiFi services.
Innovation Solution
A system that receives user preferences for network access and configures wireless access points to meet these preferences, including ad display, connection speed, and security levels, allowing providers to offer free or reduced-cost access in exchange for displaying ads, thereby recouping deployment and maintenance costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If WiFi operators deploy access points at high traffic locations to meet user demand, then network coverage and accessibility are improved, but the cost of deployment and maintenance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The access point system performs self-configuration and self-optimization by automatically receiving user preference information and adjusting its own parameters (security levels, connection speed, ad display) without requiring manual intervention or expensive professional deployment services
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes operational parameters of the access point based on received user preferences, such as adjusting security protocols, connection speeds, and advertising configurations to match user demands, thereby reducing the need for expensive physical reconfiguration
2Productivity
If access points serve multiple users within a defined network area, then resource utilization is improved, but users experience inadequate security and network speed
Solution Approach 1:
The access point applies different service characteristics to different users based on their individual preferences and requirements. Each user receives customized security levels and connection speeds tailored to their needs, rather than a uniform service that compromises reliability for the sake of serving multiple users
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts security protocols and connection parameters in real-time based on received user preferences. The access point can switch between different security levels and speed configurations depending on the current user's requirements, maintaining high reliability while serving multiple users
3Loss of time
If the next access point is automatically selected based on geographical detection, then handover efficiency is improved, but users may be connected to access points with undesirable service characteristics
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates user preference information as feedback to guide the handover process. Instead of automatically selecting the first detected access point, the system uses received preference data to evaluate and select the most suitable access point, ensuring both efficient handover and user satisfaction
Data Source
AI summary
In one embodiment, information pertaining to preferences of end users with respect to network access is received from a first entity, and properties of one of wireless access points (WAPs) are then configured based on the information pertaining to the preferences of end users.