Antenna Module EM Signal Sensing for External Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Establishing a connection between an external electronic device and a controlling device is challenging due to limited input/output functions, requiring users to input exact model names or scan barcodes, which can be cumbersome, especially when users are unsure of the exact model names or when dealing with complex devices.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device uses electromagnetic (EM) signal sensing to recognize and control external devices by detecting unique EM signals emitted, simplifying the connection process and providing control information without the need for manual input of model names or barcodes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users manually input model names or scan barcodes to establish connection, then connection can be established, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The external electronic device automatically emits electromagnetic signals containing device information, and the electronic device automatically detects and identifies these signals. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual model name input or barcode scanning, resolving the contradiction by making the connection process automatic while maintaining reliable connection establishment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical interaction of manual input or barcode scanning with electromagnetic signal detection. The electronic device uses an electromagnetic signal detector to automatically capture device information from emitted signals, substituting the mechanical操作流程 with an automated electromagnetic field-based identification system.
2Measurement precision
If exact model names are required for device identification, then accurate device control is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates when users are unsure of model names
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces electromagnetic signals as an intermediary carrier of device information. Instead of requiring direct user knowledge of model names, the external device emits signals that automatically convey identification information to the electronic device, which then identifies and controls the target device without requiring user input of model names.
3Reliability
If connection establishment requires searching or manual device information input, then device control can be achieved, but the process becomes complex and troublesome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the device identification information from the complex connection process by having the external device emit electromagnetic signals containing this information. The electronic device simply needs to detect these signals rather than performing complex searches or handling multiple input methods, thereby simplifying the connection process while maintaining reliable device control.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method simplifies the connection and control of external devices by automatically recognizing them through EM signal analysis, enhancing user convenience and streamlining procedures such as purchasing or managing electronic products.
Implementation Method 1
an antenna module configured to sense an electromagnetic (EM) signal generated from the external electronic device
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AI summary
An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may include an antenna module configured to sense an electromagnetic (EM) signal generated from an external electronic device, a communication module, a processor operatively connected to the antenna module and the communication module, and a memory storing instructions which, are configured to, when executed, cause the processor to identify the external electronic device based on at least part of the EM signal sensed from the external electronic device via the antenna module, identify whether the identified external electronic device is registered in a designated control application, and provide information related to the external electronic device based on whether the external electronic device is registered. In addition, other various embodiments of the present invention may be possible.