Direct Wireless Login Control for Communication Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication apparatuses require separate user actions for logging in and initiating direct wireless communication mode, which is cumbersome for users.

Innovation Solution

A communication apparatus that automatically starts direct wireless communication mode upon user login, controlled by a controller in response to a first setting indicating this conjunction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the communication apparatus requires separate user actions for logging in and initiating direct wireless communication mode, then the user authentication and communication mode control are independent and manageable, but the user operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser operationVSAvoidcontrol logic

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the login authentication process with the direct wireless communication mode initiation process. When a user logs in, the system automatically determines whether to activate direct wireless communication mode based on pre-configured settings, eliminating the need for separate user actions and reducing operational steps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary configuration of the direct wireless communication mode activation setting during system setup or user profile configuration. This pre-configuration enables the system to automatically execute the appropriate action (activating or not activating direct wireless communication mode) when the user logs in, without requiring real-time user input.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Loss of time

If the communication apparatus automatically starts direct wireless communication mode upon user login, then the user experience is simplified and convenience is enhanced, but the system must manage additional control logic and settings

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser timeVSAvoidcontrol system

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides self-service by automatically determining and executing the direct wireless communication mode activation based on pre-configured settings and current login status. The controller monitors user login events and automatically adjusts the communication mode without requiring user intervention, thereby saving user time while managing the complexity internally.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Extent of automation

If the communication apparatus provides a start button for direct wireless communication mode, then the user has explicit control over mode activation, but the user must perform additional manual actions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomatic mode activationVSAvoiduser interaction

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts its behavior based on pre-configured settings and runtime conditions. The controller evaluates the first setting configuration and current login status to automatically determine whether to activate direct wireless communication mode, providing adaptability without requiring explicit user commands in every scenario.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250374350A1Communication apparatus and method for controlling the same

Publication Date: 2025.12.04 CANON KK

AI summary

A communication apparatus automatically starts operating in a direct wireless communication mode in conjunction with a user's logging in to the communication apparatus.