Wireless network system accessible for controlling air conditioner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless air conditioner control systems require manual input of network name and password, which is tedious, prone to errors, and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A wireless network system that uses a one-time password or Near Field Communication (NFC) for authentication between the terminal and air conditioning controller, eliminating the need for manual selection and entry of network details.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual input method is used for network connection, then connection can be established, but user effort and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically selecting the AP network and pre-filling the password field based on stored credentials, so that when the user initiates connection, most of the work has already been done beforehand, requiring only minimal user confirmation
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically retrieving stored AP credentials and completing the connection process without requiring manual user input for network selection and password entry, making the system serve itself rather than requiring continuous user intervention
2Reliability
If manual input method is used for network connection, then connection can be established, but error rate increases due to manual entry
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a copy of the stored AP password and automatically places it in the password input field, eliminating the need for users to manually re-enter the password and thereby preventing input errors while maintaining ease of operation
3Ease of operation
If automated connection method is used, then user effort is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device integrates multiple functions including AP scanning, automatic authentication, and connection management within a single unified interface, allowing one system to handle multiple connection-related tasks that would otherwise require separate manual operations
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the connection process, reducing user effort and minimizing errors, while ensuring secure wireless communication for remote control of air conditioners.
Implementation Method 1
When the connection is made between the terminal and the air conditioning controller through the connection means, the NFC module in the air conditioning controller performs authentication to the terminal
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless network system is incorporated in an air conditioning system. A user is accessible to the wireless network system for controlling the air conditioner. The wireless network system includes an AP (access point) equipment, an air conditioning controller and a user-operable terminal. The terminal and the air conditioning controller are connected communicably and wirelessly when a dedicated application is actuated in the terminal. AP information (such as a password) is transmitted from the terminal to the air conditioning controller to establish coordination (i.e., pairing) between the terminal and the air conditioning controller in a state where the terminal and the air conditioning controller are connected mutually and wirelessly. The AP information identifies the AP equipment. In this coordinated state, the access to the AP equipment is executed based on the AP information. Authentication is performed when the terminal and the air conditioning controller are mutually and directly connected.