Wireless Profile Deletion via Determination Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional information processing devices lack a mechanism to delete network connection profiles after disconnection, leading to potential security vulnerabilities as terminals can automatically reconnect to networks without user intervention.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with dual wireless communication interfaces (Bluetooth and WiFi) that acquires creation information for profile creation, includes determination information for profile deletion, and updates communication information to ensure profiles are deleted upon disconnection, preventing automatic reconnection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a profile is installed in the terminal for network connection, then the terminal can connect to the network automatically, but the terminal can reconnect to the network unconditionally after disconnection, compromising network security
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by creating a profile with predetermined deletion instructions before the disconnection occurs. The profile includes determination information that triggers automatic deletion upon disconnection detection, preventing the security vulnerability before it can arise. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining ease of connection while preemptively eliminating the security risk.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the state of the profile by adding determination information that alters its behavior upon disconnection. The profile transitions from a static connection credential to a dynamic object that self-destructs under specific conditions (disconnection). This parameter change enables automatic deletion functionality, resolving the security vulnerability while preserving automatic connection capabilities.
2Productivity
If communication information is retained after disconnection, then the terminal can quickly reconnect to the network, but sufficient network security cannot be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by embedding deletion instructions in the communication information before disconnection occurs. The determination information is prepared in advance, enabling immediate deletion upon disconnection detection without requiring additional processing or user intervention. This resolves the contradiction by ensuring security through pre-configured deletion while maintaining productivity through rapid reconnection capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the communication information dynamic by introducing conditional deletion behavior. The communication information transitions from a static retained state to a dynamic state that automatically deletes upon disconnection. This dynamic characteristic resolves the contradiction by adapting the retention period based on connection status, ensuring security after disconnection while allowing quick reconnection when the profile is recreated.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a mechanism to delete profiles automatically is implemented, then network security is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the communication information to delete itself automatically upon disconnection. The determination information embedded in the profile enables the system to autonomously detect disconnection and trigger deletion without external intervention. This resolves the contradiction by improving network security through automatic deletion while minimizing system complexity by eliminating the need for separate deletion mechanisms or user actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the deletion logic within the communication information itself. Rather than adding complex external deletion mechanisms, the deletion instructions are embedded beforehand in the profile data structure. This approach improves security through automatic deletion while keeping the system simple by utilizing existing profile management infrastructure with enhanced functionality.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes first and second wireless communication interfaces and circuitry. The first wireless communication interface performs wireless communication with a wireless-communication mediation device according to a first wireless communication method. The second wireless communication interface performs, using communication information, wireless communication according to a second wireless communication method. The circuitry acquires, via the first interface, creation information required to create the communication information; creates the communication information including the acquired creation information and determination information indicating whether communication information deletion is to be performed; newly creates, when the wireless communication according to the second wireless communication method has been disconnected, communication information including the creation information in the communication information being former communication information and the determination information indicating that the communication information deletion is to be performed, and sets the newly created communication information instead of the former communication information; and deletes the set communication information.


