Wireless Access Point Dynamic SSID Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in establishing connections quickly and efficiently due to unnecessary temporary connections, which can hinder necessary connections and reduce user convenience, especially when the validity period for connection information is not promptly managed.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication apparatus and method that utilize a temporary connection control unit to manage connections through an internal access point, changing identification information and broadcasting authentication information to cut unnecessary temporary connections and ensure necessary connections are established promptly, even when the terminal apparatus's battery is dead or the user is unaware of the connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If temporary connection information is provided with a validity period (e.g., one day), then connection information can be managed, but unnecessary connection is not cut immediately and quick response to necessary connection cannot be made
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic connection management where the temporary connection's identification information (SSID) is changed after authentication succeeds. This dynamic update mechanism allows the system to automatically terminate old temporary connections and establish new ones, ensuring that unnecessary connections are cut immediately while maintaining reliable connection management. The dynamic SSID change resolves the contradiction by making the connection state flexible rather than fixed by a predetermined validity period.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from authentication results to control connection management. When authentication succeeds, the system receives feedback that triggers the SSID change and connection reestablishment process. This feedback mechanism ensures that connections are managed reliably based on actual authentication outcomes while enabling quick response to necessary connections by automatically updating connection information only when needed.
2Ease of operation
If automatic connection is established between apparatuses, then user convenience is improved, but connection to communication parties that need temporary connection cannot be established due to finite number of simultaneous connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments connection management into two distinct modes: automatic connection for established relationships and temporary connection for new relationships. By maintaining separate connection pathways and using SSID changes to manage temporary connections independently, the system can simultaneously support both automatic connections (improving user convenience) and temporary connections (maintaining adaptability). The segmentation allows the finite connection resources to be allocated appropriately between different connection types.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the SSID parameter of temporary connections after authentication succeeds. This parameter change effectively resets the connection state, allowing the apparatus to establish new temporary connections even when automatic connections are active. By dynamically changing the SSID parameter, the system maintains adaptability for new connections while preserving user convenience through automatic reconnection capabilities.
3Reliability
If connection information is deleted after validity period, then connection management is achieved, but user needs to input new connection information and quick response cannot be made
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by automatically updating the SSID and reestablishing temporary connections before the user needs to make new connection requests. The system proactively manages connection information by changing SSIDs and maintaining connection readiness, eliminating the need for users to manually input connection information. This preliminary action resolves the contradiction by automating what would otherwise require user intervention while maintaining reliable connection management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically managing connection information updates without requiring user input. When authentication succeeds, the system autonomously changes the SSID and manages connection reestablishment. This self-service mechanism improves ease of operation by eliminating manual user actions while maintaining reliable connection information management through automated processes that monitor and update connection states as needed.
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AI summary
A wireless communication apparatus performing wireless communication with a terminal apparatus includes a regular connection control unit making connection to and performing communication with an external access point and a temporary connection control unit that makes connection to the terminal apparatus through an internal access point and receives connection setting information of the external access point from the terminal apparatus through wireless communication based on the connection. The identification information of the internal access point includes a first character string and a second character string, and the temporary connection control unit changes the second character string of the identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied.