WiFi Access Point Authentication Using Stored Account Relationships
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless communication methods require users to know and input passwords for accessing wireless routers, and they lack efficient management of access rights for multiple devices.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with an access point that uses authentication association information, such as account, reservation, or payment information, to automatically grant access without requiring additional credentials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional wireless communication methods are used, then wireless connectivity is provided, but users must know and input passwords manually, increasing operation complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables electronic devices to automatically authenticate and connect to wireless routers using pre-stored credential information. The electronic device autonomously selects and transmits appropriate credentials without requiring user intervention, making the system self-serve the authentication process.
Solution Approach 2:
Credential information is pre-stored in the electronic device's memory before the actual wireless connection is needed. The system performs preliminary authentication setup by storing multiple credential sets in advance, so that when connection is required, the device can immediately use the stored credentials without manual input.
2Adaptability or versatility
If one password is used for all electronic devices, then simple password management is achieved, but access control for individual devices becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The authentication system is segmented into multiple independent credential information sets, each associated with specific electronic devices. Instead of using a single universal password, the system divides authentication credentials into separate stored sets that can be individually selected and applied to different devices, enabling fine-grained access control.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless router is designed to accept and process multiple types of credential information from different electronic devices. The authentication system serves multiple functions by supporting various credential formats and enabling both individual device control and group access management within a unified framework.
3Productivity
If manual password entry is required for each connection, then security is maintained, but connection time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic device autonomously performs the authentication process by automatically selecting and transmitting pre-stored credential information without waiting for manual user input. This self-service mechanism eliminates the time delay associated with manual password entry while maintaining security through pre-configured credentials.
Solution Approach 2:
Credential information is prepared and stored in advance in the electronic device's memory before the connection event occurs. By performing the authentication preparation work preliminarily, the system eliminates the need for time-consuming manual entry during the actual connection process, thereby improving connection speed.
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AI summary
Various example embodiments of the disclosure relate to an electronic device and a wireless communication connection control method thereof. The method may include: receiving and storing at least one first account information stored in at least one server from a first electronic device; broadcasting a beacon signal including an indicator indicating that a WiFi access is granted based at least in part on account information related to the server; receiving at least one second account information from a neighboring electronic device which has received the beacon signal; determining whether the second account information is related to the first account information, based at least in part on data to be exchanged with the server; and upon determining that the second account information is related to the first account information, granting the neighboring electronic device an access to the access point in order to use the Internet, without having to request for credential information from the neighboring electronic device.