Automatic Detection Unit for Host Device Data Format Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronics devices lack a convenient and flexible method for data sharing and transfer across different types of devices, restricting user flexibility in how and where data is shared or transferred.
Innovation Solution
An automatic detection unit with a connector having identification and alert pins, or a signal receiver with an identification and alert module, enables interaction between an external device and a host, allowing the host to identify data formats and activate from standby mode, facilitating data processing such as storage or playback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If portable electronics devices use standardized data transfer connections, then data sharing and transfer become more convenient and flexible, but the host device lacks automatic detection capability to identify external devices and data formats
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assigning specific functions to each pin in the connector (identification pin for device type, alert pin for activation status, verification pin for data format). This allows the host device to automatically detect and identify external devices and their data formats immediately upon connection, eliminating the need for complex runtime detection algorithms while maintaining ease of data sharing across different device types.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the host device remains in standby mode to conserve energy, then energy consumption is reduced, but the device cannot automatically detect and respond to external device connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the connected external device to actively signal the host device for activation. The alert pin in the connector allows the external device to send an activation signal that automatically wakes the host from standby mode, eliminating the need for the host to continuously monitor for connections while maintaining automatic detection and response capabilities.
3Measurement precision
If the connector includes multiple specialized pins for identification, alert, and verification, then automatic device detection and data format identification are enabled, but the connector structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a multi-functional connector where each pin serves a specific detection purpose (identification, alert, verification) while the overall connector structure remains compatible with standard portable device interfaces. This allows a single connector design to handle multiple device types and data formats without requiring separate specialized connectors for each device category, thereby maintaining measurement precision while limiting complexity growth.
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided several embodiments of the present invention, the invention being an automatic detection unit allowing for coupling of an external device with a host. The unit may connect to an external device either via wired or wireless means. The host may be activated from a standby mode by the external device and the external device may be identifiable by the host (or a verifier). Identification of the external device by the host allows identification of at least one data format type transmitted by the external device when data is transferred from the external device to the host. This may enable processing of the data by the host, such as, for example, storage, playback or both of the aforementioned.