Wireless Adapter Setup via Pre-configured Storage Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Setting up a wireless LAN interface is more complicated than a wired LAN interface due to the need for security settings and the absence of a built-in wireless communication interface in many devices, requiring users to manually configure wireless communication adapters.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication system that includes a wireless communication adapter, a storage device for storing setting information, and a device with a controller to apply this information to the adapter, simplifying the setup process by eliminating the need for users to operate the device directly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a wireless communication adapter is added to provide wireless LAN functionality, then wireless communication capability is improved, but device complexity and setup difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless communication capabilityVSAvoidsetup complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the wireless communication adapter with default settings before insertion into the device. The adapter comes with necessary driver files and configuration parameters already loaded, so when inserted, the system automatically detects and applies these pre-set configurations without requiring manual user setup. This eliminates the need for users to manually configure wireless LAN parameters, thereby reducing setup complexity while maintaining wireless communication capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service through automatic detection and configuration mechanisms. When the wireless communication adapter is inserted, the system automatically detects the adapter's presence, loads the appropriate drivers, and applies configuration settings without requiring user intervention. The adapter essentially configures itself through the automatic detection process, reducing the burden on users to manually set up wireless communication parameters and thereby simplifying the overall setup process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If security settings are implemented for wireless communication, then data encryption and security are improved, but setup complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoidsetup ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring security settings including encryption keys and authentication parameters before the adapter is inserted into the device. These security configurations are already embedded in the adapter's memory, so when the system automatically detects the adapter, it immediately applies the pre-set security parameters without requiring users to manually configure encryption settings. This maintains strong data security while eliminating the complexity of manual security configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the adapter to automatically apply its pre-configured security settings through the automatic detection process. The adapter itself carries the necessary security parameters and authentication information, which are automatically loaded and applied when the system detects the adapter's presence. This eliminates the need for users to manually configure security settings, thereby maintaining data encryption and security while significantly improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If manual configuration is required for wireless communication adapter, then customization flexibility is improved, but setup time and user burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration flexibilityVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring all necessary adapter settings including network parameters and security protocols before the adapter is inserted into the device. These pre-set configurations are automatically applied through the automatic detection mechanism, eliminating the need for users to spend time manually configuring the adapter. The system automatically loads the pre-configured settings, thereby reducing setup time while still allowing for customization through the automatic configuration process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the adapter to automatically apply its pre-configured settings through the automatic detection and configuration process. The adapter carries all necessary configuration parameters and applies them automatically upon insertion, eliminating the need for users to manually configure settings and thereby reducing setup time. This self-service mechanism maintains configuration flexibility while significantly reducing the time and effort required for initial setup.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS7715834B2Wireless communication system, device, and method of setting up wireless communication adapter
Publication Date: 2010.05.11 BROTHER KOGYO KK
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AI summary

A wireless communication system is provided. The wireless communication system includes a wireless communication adapter configured for wireless communication, a storage device configured to store setting information for the wireless communication adapter, and a device that has an interface configured to be connected to the storage device and the wireless communication adapter. Further, the device includes a controller configured to obtain the setting information from the storage device if the storage device is connected to the interface of the device, and to apply the setting information to the wireless communication adapter if the wireless communication adapter is connected to the interface of the device. The wireless communication adapter performs wireless communication in accordance with the setting information after the setting information is applied to the wireless communication adapter.