Wireless Network Device Pre-Configuration Using Virtual Counterparts
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of adding new devices to a wireless network system is cumbersome for users, as they need to manually configure each device upon installation, which can cause delays and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced where a virtual counterpart of the new device is generated based on order information and stored in the network system's memory, allowing automatic configuration upon physical device addition by comparing device information and associating the virtual counterpart with the actual device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration is performed by the user after device installation, then the device can be configured according to user needs, but the process is time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by creating a virtual counterpart of the device in the wireless network system before the physical device is installed. The system pre-configures the virtual device with network information, area associations, and software updates, so that when the physical device is installed, it is automatically associated with the pre-configured virtual counterpart, eliminating manual configuration steps and reducing user effort.
2Productivity
If the device is added to the network after installation, then the device can be properly registered, but the system cannot prepare necessary software updates and area associations in advance
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a virtual counterpart of the ordered device and stores it in the wireless network system before the physical device is received. The system performs necessary preparations such as downloading and installing required software or firmware, and establishing area associations in advance. When the physical device is installed, it is automatically associated with the pre-prepared virtual counterpart, significantly improving system readiness and eliminating delays.
3Ease of operation
If a virtual counterpart is created before device installation, then pre-configuration and software updates can be performed in advance, but additional system complexity is introduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy (counterpart) of the device in the wireless network system before the physical device is installed. This virtual counterpart contains all necessary configuration information, network settings, and software requirements. When the physical device is installed, the system automatically matches it with the corresponding virtual counterpart and transfers the pre-configured settings, enabling automatic association and reducing manual configuration efforts despite the added system complexity.
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AI summary
A method (500) of configuring a device that is to be added to a wireless network system is disclosed. The method (500) comprises: receiving (502) a signal indicative of that the device has been ordered by a user, receiving (504) device information about the ordered device, wherein the device information comprises at least information indicative of a type of the ordered device, generating (506) a virtual counterpart of the ordered device based on the device information, storing (508) the virtual counterpart in a memory, receiving (510), at a system controller of the wireless network system, one or more wireless signals from a newly added device that has been added to the wireless network system, wherein the one or more wireless signals are indicative of device information of the newly added device, wherein the device information of the newly added device comprises at least information indicative of a type of the newly added device, comparing (512) the device information of the newly added device with the device information of the ordered device to determine if the device information of the newly added device corresponds with the device information of the ordered device, and, if the device information of the newly added device corresponds with the device information of the ordered device, associating (514) the virtual counterpart with the newly added device.