Wireless Connection Control via User Motion and Input Correlation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face cumbersome manipulation requirements to establish wireless connections between portable mobile terminals and information processing devices, such as MFPs, due to the inability of these devices to independently determine correlation for secure communication.
Innovation Solution
A connection control device that acquires user manipulation input information and portable terminal travel data to determine correspondence, enabling a simple and secure wireless connection establishment between the information processing device and the portable terminal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual pairing with passkey input is used to establish wireless connection, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by having both devices display connection information (device IDs, passkeys) in advance before actual connection establishment. This allows users to verify authenticity beforehand and simplifies the connection process by eliminating complex manual pairing steps while maintaining security through pre-displayed verification information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where connection information is transmitted and displayed through a intermediary interface (display unit) before final connection establishment. This intermediary step allows both parties to verify connection details without direct manual input, reducing errors and improving both security and ease of operation.
2Ease of operation
If devices independently determine correlation for wireless connection, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs feedback mechanisms where connection information is displayed back to users on both devices, allowing verification before connection establishment. This feedback loop ensures that automatic connection processes are accurate and reliable, as users can confirm they are connecting to the correct device before the connection is finalized.
3Ease of operation
If complex pairing processes are eliminated for simple connection, then ease of operation is improved, but security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service connection establishment where devices automatically exchange and verify connection information without requiring complex manual pairing. Security is maintained through automatic verification of displayed connection details, allowing simple one-touch connection while preserving authentication security through automated verification processes.
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AI summary
A connection control device acquires information on a position in which a user performs manipulation input to information processing device (1) and information on a travel distance of a portable type mobile terminal (401). The connection control device compares the acquired pieces of information to determine whether the manipulation input performed by the user corresponds to a travel of the portable type mobile terminal (401). The connection control device establishes a wireless connection between the information processing device (1) and the portable type mobile terminal (401) according to a determination result.