Wireless Network Authentication via Intermediary Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face security issues when connecting multiple electronic devices to a wireless network, as they may inadvertently connect to low-security networks, compromising device security due to unnecessary sharing of connection information.
Innovation Solution
A communication system where a first electronic device obtains authentication information and determines whether to share connection information with a second device via an information processing terminal, ensuring only authorized devices can access secure wireless networks by encrypting and transmitting connection information only when authentication is successful.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If connection information is shared freely between devices to simplify setup, then ease of operation is improved, but security is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an information processing terminal as an intermediary that mediates the connection information sharing process. The terminal requests connection information from the first device, receives authentication verification, and then forwards the information to the second device. This intermediary structure enables controlled information sharing that simplifies setup while maintaining security through authentication requirements.
2Reliability
If authentication information is required before sharing connection information, then security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service authentication where the information processing terminal autonomously performs authentication verification by requesting and verifying authentication information from the first device before receiving connection information. This self-service mechanism enables security verification without requiring manual user intervention or complex authentication protocols, thereby improving security while keeping the process relatively simple.
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AI summary
A communication system includes an information processing terminal, a first electronic device of which setup to connect to an access point of a wireless network, and a second electronic device. The information processing terminal transmit a transmission request of connection information to the first electronic device, and the first electronic device obtains authentication information based on the transmission request and determine whether to permit transmission of the connection information. The first electronic device transmit the connection information to the information processing terminal when determining to permit the transmission, but not transmit the connection information when determining not to permit the transmission. When receiving the connection information, the information processing terminal transmit the connection information to the second electronic device, and the second electronic device completes the setup using the received connection information.