Wireless Terminal Automatic Connection via Assumed Configuration Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face difficulties in connecting wireless devices to a wireless LAN due to unfamiliarity with terms like WPS and PBC, and the Push Button Configuration method is not widely used because of its complexity.
Innovation Solution
A method that uses assumed configuration data, such as an SSID and password, broadcast by the access point to determine the availability of a wireless connection, allowing the wireless communications terminal to automatically connect to the access point without user intervention by comparing the received data with stored configuration data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual SSID and password input method is used, then connection security is ensured, but user operation complexity increases and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring assumed configuration data (SSID and password) in the terminal device before connection. The terminal automatically retrieves and uses this pre-stored data to connect to the access point, eliminating the need for users to manually input credentials and simplifying the connection process while maintaining security through pre-established authentication information.
2Ease of operation
If Push Button Configuration (PBC) method is used, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional configuration requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the complex PBC configuration process entirely. Instead of requiring users to locate physical buttons, configure WPS settings, or follow multi-step procedures, the invention extracts only the essential automatic connection functionality by utilizing pre-configured assumed configuration data, thereby simplifying the user interface and eliminating unnecessary configuration complexity.
3Ease of operation
If automatic connection using assumed configuration data is implemented, then ease of operation is improved and user intervention is eliminated, but manufacturing precision requirements increase for data configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the terminal device to automatically perform connection operations using pre-configured assumed configuration data without requiring user intervention. The terminal autonomously retrieves the stored SSID and password, initiates the connection process, and completes authentication, thereby achieving plug-and-play functionality that eliminates manual configuration while maintaining connection reliability.
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AI summary
A method for connecting wireless communications, a wireless communications terminal and a wireless communications system are provided. The method includes receiving a first signal including assumed configuration data; determining an availability of a wireless communications connection using the assumed configuration data; sending an association request message, if it is determined that the wireless communications connection is available; and receiving a second signal including connection configuration data, which is different from the assumed configuration data, in response to the association request message.