Wireless Device Router Selection Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
In environments with numerous wireless LAN routers, users face difficulties in finding the correct router for connection, leading to increased time and labor in setting up wireless LAN connections due to the overwhelming number of SSIDs displayed by the operation terminal.
Innovation Solution
An external connection unit that collects wireless information from nearby routers, generates a filtered and sorted list, and creates display data to assist the user in selecting the appropriate router, reducing the complexity of initial setup by providing a streamlined interface on the operation terminal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the wireless LAN adapter searches for SSIDs of nearby wireless LAN routers, then the operation terminal can display available routers for connection, but the number of displayed SSIDs becomes overwhelming in apartment buildings with many routers, making it difficult for users to find the correct router
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and filters only the necessary router information (SSID and basic connection parameters) from the complete list of nearby wireless LAN routers. By taking out only the essential connection data and presenting it in a simplified format, the system reduces the information overload while maintaining the ability to connect to multiple routers, thus resolving the contradiction between providing connection options and making the interface user-friendly
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the router connection process into distinct phases: automatic discovery of nearby routers, filtered presentation of essential SSID information, and selective connection establishment. This segmentation allows the system to handle the complexity of multiple routers in a structured manner, presenting information in manageable portions rather than overwhelming the user with complete router details at once
2Loss of information
If the operation terminal displays all SSIDs of nearby wireless LAN routers, then users have complete information about available connections, but the time and labor required for initial setting increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by displaying only the essential SSID information and basic connection parameters rather than complete router details. This selective disclosure provides sufficient information for users to identify and connect to the correct router without overwhelming them with excessive technical details, thereby reducing the time required for initial settings while maintaining necessary information completeness
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically discovering and pre-sorting nearby routers based on connection criteria before the user needs to make a selection. The wireless LAN adapter proactively searches for available routers and organizes the information in a user-friendly format, eliminating the need for users to manually scan or filter through extensive router lists, thus significantly reducing initial setting time
3Adaptability or versatility
If the wireless LAN adapter collects wireless information from many nearby routers, then the system can provide comprehensive router options, but the complexity of the initial connection setup process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential wireless information (SSID, basic signal strength, and connection parameters) from the comprehensive data collected from nearby routers. By taking out and presenting only the necessary connection details in a simplified format, the system maintains the versatility of offering multiple connection options while reducing the perceived complexity of the setup process, as users are presented with a clean, organized interface rather than raw technical data
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AI summary
A wireless device that is controllable from an operation terminal (7) includes: a collection unit (2-5) that collects wireless information of one or more wireless LAN routers existing around the wireless device; a listing unit (2-6) that generates a list of the wireless information collected by the collection unit (2-5); a filter unit (2-7) or a sorting unit (2-8) that performs a process of changing an arrangement of the wireless information on the list of the wireless information generated by the listing unit (2-6); and a web display unit (2-9) that creates a web page for displaying the list of the wireless information subjected to the process by the filter unit (2-7) or the sorting unit (2-8).