Wireless Network Profile Transfer via Wired Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless network systems lack efficient methods for transmitting and processing wireless network profiles, leading to complex setup processes and potential security risks due to wireless profile transmission.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for a portable Wi-Fi digital video camcorder and wireless network device that enables wireless data transmission by obtaining and utilizing wireless network profiles from connected electrical devices through a data transmission interface, allowing secure and straightforward connection establishment without complex user input, using modules for profile detection, transmission, and data processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless network profiles are transmitted wirelessly for convenience, then ease of operation is improved, but security is worsened due to potential unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wired data transmission interface as an intermediary medium for transmitting wireless network profiles. Instead of directly transmitting profiles wirelessly which creates security risks, the system uses a physical connection (USB, serial port, or parallel port) as a secure channel to transfer profile data from the electrical device to the wireless network device. This intermediary wired transmission resolves the contradiction by providing both ease of operation (automatic profile transfer) and security (protected transmission channel).
2Reliability
If manual configuration of wireless network parameters is required for security control, then reliability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service functionality where the wireless network device automatically obtains and configures network profiles without requiring manual user input. The system includes a profile obtaining module that automatically retrieves wireless network profiles through the wired data transmission interface, and a connection establishing module that automatically configures the wireless connection using the obtained profile. This automation maintains security through controlled profile transmission while eliminating the complexity of manual configuration steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring wireless network profiles in the electrical device before the actual wireless connection is needed. The profile is prepared and stored in advance in the electrical device's storage unit, then automatically transferred to the wireless network device when needed. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex real-time configuration during connection setup, reducing both complexity and potential security risks.
3Ease of operation
If wireless profiles are obtained automatically through wired interface, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of time in profile transmission may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring and storing wireless network profiles in the electrical device's storage unit before they are needed. The profile includes all necessary network parameters (SSID, authentication type, encryption key) that are prepared in advance. When the wireless network device needs to connect, the profile is already ready for immediate transfer through the wired interface, minimizing transmission time while maintaining automatic operation.
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AI summary
A system with a wireless network device is provided. The system includes a wireless network device and an electrical device. A storage unit of the electrical device stores a wireless network profile. A second processing unit of the electrical device detects if the wireless network device is connected to the electrical device. When the wireless network device is connected to the electrical device, the second processing unit of the electrical device transmits the wireless network profile to the wireless network device. When the wireless network device obtains the wireless network profile, a first processing unit of the wireless network device drives a first wireless network unit of the wireless network device to transmit data wirelessly according to the wireless network profile. A method for processing a wireless network profile is also disclosed.