Wireless Access Point Connection via Optical Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of connecting to a wireless access point is cumbersome and error-prone due to the need for manual input of identification and access information, such as SSID and passwords, which prolongs connection time and increases the likelihood of errors.
Innovation Solution
A method and equipment that utilize a camera device in user equipment to acquire identification and access information from image data, allowing for automatic recognition and establishment of a wireless connection to the access point through optical character recognition technology.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual input method is used to enter identification and access information, then the connection process can be completed, but the operation process becomes complicated and cumbersome, increasing the likelihood of errors and prolonging connection time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual input system with an optical recognition system. The camera device captures images containing wireless network information, and optical character recognition technology automatically extracts the identification and access information, eliminating the need for manual keyboard input and reducing errors
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically acquiring and extracting wireless network information from captured images without requiring user intervention for manual input. The device autonomously completes the information entry process through image recognition, improving both ease of operation and connection accuracy
2Reliability
If manual input method is used to enter identification and access information, then the connection process can be completed, but the connection time is prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the time-consuming manual input process with rapid optical recognition. The camera captures images and the system automatically extracts wireless network information through image recognition technology, dramatically reducing the time required to complete the connection process while ensuring accurate information entry
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by capturing and storing wireless network information in advance through images. When connection is needed, the pre-captured information is quickly extracted and utilized, eliminating the time required for real-time manual input and accelerating the connection process
3Productivity
If manual input method is used to enter identification and access information, then the connection process can be completed, but the information input is error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the error-prone manual input mechanism with automated optical recognition. The system captures images containing wireless network information and uses character recognition technology to automatically extract accurate data, eliminating human errors such as typos and incorrect character entry while improving connection efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates an optical copy of the wireless network information through image capture. This copy serves as an accurate source that can be automatically recognized and extracted without the errors associated with manual transcription, ensuring high input accuracy while maintaining connection efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
A method for connecting to a wireless point by an application in the user equipment includes: acquiring identification information and access information of a target wireless access point from target image information corresponding to the triggering operation by a user in the application and; and establishing a wireless connection between the user equipment having the application and the target wireless access point according to the identification information and the access information. The present disclosure simplifies a process of connecting to a wireless access point, reduces an input error rate, and improves the operation efficiency of connecting to a wireless access point and user experience.