Automation Routine Generation From External Device State Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic devices require users to individually set up automation patterns for external devices, which is time-consuming and lacks intuition, as users must manually configure settings for each device through a user interface.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a processor, communication module, and memory that receives operation information from connected external devices, generates automation patterns based on this information, and updates them in real-time, allowing users to easily create and modify automation patterns without complex interface manipulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If users manually configure settings for each external device through a user interface, then automation patterns can be generated, but the process becomes time-consuming and lacks intuition

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation pattern generationVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device automatically generates automation patterns by receiving operation information from external devices and analyzing usage patterns, eliminating the need for users to manually configure each setting. The system serves itself by autonomously creating automation routines based on observed device operations and user behavior patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system receives operation information from external devices and uses this feedback to generate and refine automation patterns. By continuously monitoring device operations and comparing actual usage with generated automation patterns, the system iteratively improves automation accuracy and reduces manual setup requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Extent of automation

If users manually configure settings for each external device through a user interface, then automation patterns can be generated, but the process becomes complex and unintuitive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation pattern generationVSAvoidintuitiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates automation patterns by analyzing operation information from external devices without requiring users to navigate complex interface configurations. Users simply interact with external devices naturally, and the system autonomously translates these interactions into automation patterns, making the process intuitive and user-friendly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The electronic device acts as an intermediary between external devices and automation logic. It receives operation information from external devices, processes this information through analysis algorithms, and generates automation patterns that bridge the gap between device operations and user needs, simplifying the overall process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If automation patterns are generated based on real-time operation information from external devices, then the system becomes more adaptive, but the processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time adaptationVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system receives real-time operation information from external devices and uses this feedback to dynamically generate and update automation patterns. The continuous feedback loop enables the system to adapt to changing usage patterns and device states, improving versatility while managing complexity through iterative refinement rather than complex upfront processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary analysis of operation information to identify patterns and generate automation rules in advance. By preprocessing and analyzing operation data before full automation execution, the system reduces real-time processing complexity while maintaining high adaptability to different device operations and user behaviors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20230280699A1Electronic device to create automation routines and the method for operating same
Publication Date: 2023.09.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes: a display, a communication module comprising communication circuitry, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the display, the communication module, and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to: receive, from at least one communicatively connected external electronic device, first operation information on an operating state of the at least one external electronic device; generate an automation pattern including an operation of the at least one external electronic device based on the first operation information; receive second operation information on the operating state of the at least one external electronic device from the at least one external electronic device after the reception of the first operation information; change the automation pattern based on a difference between the operating state of the at least one external electronic device included in the first operation information and the operating state of the at least one external electronic device included in the second operation information; and execute the automation pattern based on an input.