Wireless Display Auto-Connection via Signal Strength Thresholds

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current Wi-Fi connection methods for wireless devices are inconvenient as they require user intervention at each phase and lack guaranteed security, as they often involve unilateral access point attempts.

Innovation Solution

A display system and control method that automatically connects wireless devices by identifying signal strength and using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) product identification numbers, where devices exchange recognition signals and probe requests to establish secure connections based on threshold values.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual Wi-Fi connection methods are used, then connection security can be controlled by user input, but user convenience deteriorates due to required intervention at each phase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection securityVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic connection establishment between wireless devices by having devices autonomously perform signal strength comparison, connection determination, and connection establishment without requiring user input at each phase. The wireless terminal and display apparatus self-service the connection process by exchanging recognition signals and probe requests, comparing signal strengths against thresholds, and automatically establishing connections when conditions are met.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If automatic connection methods are implemented, then user convenience improves by eliminating intervention requirements, but connection security deteriorates due to unilateral connection attempts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidconnection security
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a bidirectional feedback mechanism where both the display apparatus and wireless terminal actively transmit recognition signals and probe requests, then compare received signal strengths against predetermined thresholds. Each device provides feedback about its connection status and signal quality, allowing both parties to verify connection suitability before establishing the connection. This mutual verification process enhances security while maintaining automatic operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Extent of automation

If signal strength threshold comparison is used, then automatic connection determination improves, but connection reliability deteriorates when signal strength varies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic connection determinationVSAvoidconnection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary signal strength comparisons during the connection establishment phase by having devices exchange recognition signals and probe requests before final connection is made. Both devices compare signal strengths against predetermined thresholds in advance, allowing them to determine connection suitability before committing to the connection. This preliminary verification ensures that connections are only established when signal conditions are adequate, maintaining reliability while enabling automatic determination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP2410512B1Display system, display apparatus and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2019.09.04 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A system and method of establishing a connection between a wireless terminal and a display apparatus of a display system includes comparing a signal strength of signals transmitted and received between the wireless terminal and the display apparatus, and automatically establishing the connection if it is determined that the signal strength is greater than or equal to a threshold value based on connection parameters in the signals