Automatic Device Detection and Data Transmission for Cooperative Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital devices are limited in the number of functions they can perform independently, necessitating a method to combine and converge multiple devices to create new functions without user input.
Innovation Solution
A method where electronic devices automatically detect each other's presence and transmit video or still images without user input, enabling cooperative functions such as slideshow reproduction, backup, or printing, based on preset settings and device locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are combined to perform cooperative functions, then the functional capabilities are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the cooperative function into distinct modules: a detection module that identifies other devices in the area, a determination module that decides whether to perform the cooperative function, and an execution module that carries out the function. This segmentation allows each module to handle specific tasks independently, improving functional capabilities while managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic device is designed with universal components that can perform multiple functions. The detection module can identify various types of devices (mobile phones, tablets, computers), the determination module can decide on different cooperative functions based on device type and context, and the execution module can perform diverse operations (file transfer, printing, display). This multi-functionality approach enables the system to adapt to different scenarios without requiring separate specialized hardware for each function.
2Ease of operation
If automatic transmission is implemented without user input, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting the presence of other devices and determining whether a cooperative function should be executed before actually transmitting data. The detection module identifies potential target devices in advance, the determination module pre-evaluates whether transmission is appropriate based on device type, distance, and user preferences, and only then does the execution module perform the actual transmission. This preliminary action ensures automatic operation while maintaining reliability through pre-validation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the determination module continuously monitors device presence, transmission status, and user responses. If automatic transmission fails or encounters issues, the system can receive user feedback (such as cancellation input) and adjust its behavior accordingly. This feedback loop allows the system to learn from previous operations and improve reliability while maintaining ease of automatic operation.
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AI summary
A first electronic device is provided that detects a second electronic device disposed in an area related to the first electronic device while obtaining video. Based on detecting the second electronic device disposed in the area, the video is automatically transmitted, without receiving a user input for transmitting the video, to the second electronic device such that the transmitted video is provided on a display of the second electronic device. A third electronic device disposed in the area related to the first electronic device is detected while providing a still image on the display of the first electronic device. Based on detecting the third electronic device disposed in the area, the still image is automatically transmitted, without receiving a user input for transmitting the still image, to the third electronic device such that the transmitted still image is provided on a display of the third electronic device.