Wireless Apparatus Dynamic Identifier Transmission for Secure Connection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication apparatuses lack efficient methods to dynamically manage network identifiers for secure and user-friendly connections, especially in environments where multiple networks are present and user interaction is necessary for network selection.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication apparatus that includes a transmission unit, a transmission controller, and an acceptance unit, which transmits network identifiers without a designated destination and controls their display on terminals based on detected user movements, such as raised hands, to facilitate secure and user-friendly connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If network identifiers are transmitted without destination designation to enable open network discovery, then network accessibility and ease of connection are improved, but security and control over network exposure are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of network connectionVSAvoidnetwork security
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the identifier transmission behavior adaptive rather than static. The wireless communication apparatus dynamically adjusts whether to transmit identifiers based on real-time detection of user actions (hand-raising detection). This dynamic control allows the system to switch between open transmission mode (when user raises hand) and restricted mode (when user does not raise hand), thereby resolving the contradiction between ease of connection and network security.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the transmission parameter (identifier visibility) based on detected user actions. When the detection unit detects a hand-raising action, the transmission unit is controlled to transmit identifiers; when no such action is detected, transmission is restricted. This parameter change approach allows the system to optimize between accessibility and security based on real-time conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If network identifiers are always transmitted to ensure continuous network availability, then network accessibility is improved, but energy consumption and unnecessary exposure are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork availabilityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of continuous identifier transmission, the patent implements periodic transmission triggered by specific events (hand-raising detection). The transmission occurs periodically only when the detection unit senses the predetermined user action, rather than continuously. This event-driven periodic approach ensures network availability when needed while minimizing energy consumption during idle periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses its own detection capability to automatically control transmission behavior. When the detection unit detects a hand-raising action, it automatically triggers the transmission unit to send identifiers without requiring external control signals. This self-service mechanism optimizes the balance between availability and energy usage autonomously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If identifiers are presented in multiple formats to accommodate different terminal types, then compatibility and ease of operation are improved, but device complexity and information management are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveterminal compatibilityVSAvoididentifier presentation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by customizing the identifier presentation format according to the specific terminal type that receives it. Rather than using a single universal format or complex multi-format system, the transmission controller adapts the identifier presentation locally to match each terminal's capabilities. This allows different terminals to receive appropriately formatted identifiers without requiring the system to manage complex multi-format conversions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10986676B2Wireless communication apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.04.20 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

A wireless communication apparatus includes a transmission unit, a transmission controller, and an acceptance unit. The transmission unit transmits an identifier of a network to which the wireless communication apparatus belongs, without designating a destination. The transmission controller controls the transmission unit such that the identifier is presented in a different manner on a terminal that has received the identifier if movement of a person detected around the wireless communication apparatus is predetermined movement. The acceptance unit accepts a connection request using the identifier from the terminal.