18379718. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Koji Okamura of Kanagawa (JP)

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18379718 titled 'COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a communication apparatus that can connect to an information processing apparatus and an access point. It includes an establishment unit to establish a connection between the access point and the communication apparatus. The control unit executes predetermined processing to inhibit communication between the communication apparatus and the information processing apparatus without involving the access point, based on a predetermined authentication method used for the connection.

  • The communication apparatus can connect to both an information processing apparatus and an access point.
  • The establishment unit is responsible for establishing the connection between the communication apparatus and the access point.
  • The control unit performs predetermined processing to block communication between the communication apparatus and the information processing apparatus without involving the access point.
  • This blocking of communication is based on a predetermined authentication method used for the connection.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Secure communication: The ability to inhibit communication between the communication apparatus and the information processing apparatus without involving the access point can enhance security by preventing unauthorized access or data leakage.
  • Network management: The control unit's ability to block communication can be useful for network administrators to manage and control the flow of data between devices.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Unauthorized access: By inhibiting communication between the communication apparatus and the information processing apparatus, the technology helps prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
  • Data leakage: The ability to block communication without involving the access point can prevent data leakage or unauthorized data transfers.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced security: The technology provides an additional layer of security by allowing the control unit to block communication between devices.
  • Flexibility: The communication apparatus can connect to both an information processing apparatus and an access point, providing flexibility in establishing connections and managing communication.


Original Abstract Submitted

A communication apparatus capable of communicating with an information processing apparatus and an access point includes an establishment unit configured to establish connection between the access point and the communication apparatus, and a control unit configured to execute, based on a fact that an authentication method used for connection between the communication apparatus and the access point is a predetermined authentication method, predetermined processing to inhibit at least part of communication between the communication apparatus and the information processing apparatus without interposing the access point.