Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240129964). CONNECTION SETTING METHOD THAT IMPROVES CONVENIENCE OF CONNECTION TO NETWORK, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract

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CONNECTION SETTING METHOD THAT IMPROVES CONVENIENCE OF CONNECTION TO NETWORK, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

YUHEI Yoshimoto of Tokyo (JP)

CONNECTION SETTING METHOD THAT IMPROVES CONVENIENCE OF CONNECTION TO NETWORK, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240129964 titled 'CONNECTION SETTING METHOD THAT IMPROVES CONVENIENCE OF CONNECTION TO NETWORK, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for improving the convenience of connecting a terminal apparatus to a network by determining if the terminal apparatus is in a state where it can access a peripheral device via a network and executing processing to place the terminal apparatus in that state if necessary.

  • The predetermined program operates as a background process on the terminal apparatus.
  • The method involves checking if the terminal apparatus can access a peripheral device via a network connected to a base station.
  • If the terminal apparatus is not in the predetermined state, the method executes processing to place it in that state.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries where seamless network connections are crucial, such as IoT devices, smart home systems, and industrial automation.

Problems Solved

This method solves the problem of manual configuration and setup required for a terminal apparatus to access a peripheral device via a network, streamlining the connection process for users.

Benefits

The method improves user convenience by automating the process of setting up network connections, reducing the time and effort required to access peripheral devices.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include smart home devices, IoT solutions, and industrial systems that require efficient network connections for seamless operation.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be methods for automatically configuring network settings on devices, but this specific method focuses on determining the state of the terminal apparatus to access a peripheral device via a network.

Unanswered Questions

How does the method determine the state of the terminal apparatus accurately?

The abstract does not provide details on the specific criteria or parameters used to determine if the terminal apparatus is in the predetermined state.

Are there any limitations to the method in terms of network compatibility or device types?

The abstract does not mention any potential limitations or restrictions of the method in terms of network compatibility or the types of peripheral devices that can be accessed.


Original Abstract Submitted

a connection setting method that improves the convenience of connection to a network. a method of controlling a terminal apparatus having a predetermined program includes determining, by the predetermined program which is operating as a background process, whether or not the terminal apparatus is in a predetermined state in which the terminal apparatus can access a predetermined peripheral device via a network of a base station to which the terminal apparatus is connected, and executing, based on a determination that the terminal apparatus is not in the predetermined state, predetermined processing to place the terminal apparatus in the predetermined state.