Automated Wireless Device Provisioning via Pre-stored Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manual provisioning of wireless devices to access different networks when moving from one location to another is cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring repeated configuration by network administrators.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for automated provisioning of wireless devices, utilizing a processing subsystem that receives and authenticates service connection parameters to establish a secured communication link, allowing wireless devices to automatically connect to a secured backend network without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual provisioning is used to configure wireless devices for network access, then network security and control are maintained, but the provisioning process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless device automatically performs provisioning operations by selecting from multiple service configurations based on network conditions and device capabilities, eliminating the need for manual administrator intervention. The device autonomously configures itself to access the secured backend network.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple service configurations are pre-stored in the wireless device before it needs to connect to a network. These pre-configured settings include network parameters, security credentials, and service-specific configurations that are ready for immediate deployment when the device encounters a network.
2Loss of time
If automated provisioning is implemented to reduce manual configuration time, then provisioning efficiency improves, but system complexity and authentication requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements selective automation where only critical provisioning tasks require complex authentication and multiple service configurations, while simpler tasks are handled automatically. The processor evaluates each provisioning request and applies the appropriate level of automation.
Solution Approach 2:
A processing subsystem acts as an intermediary between the wireless device and the secured backend network. This intermediary handles authentication of service connection parameters, manages multiple service configurations, and coordinates the automated provisioning process, reducing the complexity burden on individual devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple service configurations are stored in wireless devices for different locations, then network adaptability improves, but device memory requirements and configuration management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless device is designed with universal provisioning capabilities that can handle multiple service configurations for different networks and locations. The processing subsystem evaluates device characteristics and network conditions to select the appropriate configuration, making the device adaptable to various network environments without requiring separate dedicated configurations for each scenario.
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AI summary
A processor and a system for automated provisioning of one or more wireless devices are provided. The processor includes one or more processing subsystems communicably coupled to a guest network. The one or more processing subsystems receive one or more input data signals corresponding to a service request from the wireless devices to connect to a secured backend network. The input data signals include a plurality of service connection parameters associated with the wireless devices. The service connection parameters are then authenticated with pre-stored data. Thereafter the input data signals are processed upon authentication to establish a secured communication link with the wireless devices. Subsequently a plurality of output signals corresponding to the service request to the wireless devices for automated provisioning to establish a connection with the secured backend network.