Auxiliary Device Mediator for Local Wireless Connection Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for local wireless communication between electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, require complex setup procedures, often leading users to opt for long-distance wireless communication instead, which complicates tasks like screen sharing and file transmission.
Innovation Solution
A communication method that utilizes auxiliary devices with identification information to facilitate easy local wireless communication by comparing received identification information with stored information on the electronic device, allowing connection through local communication if the information differs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional local wireless communication methods are used, then direct device connection is achieved, but complex setting procedures are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an auxiliary device as an intermediary that stores identification information of external electronic devices. This mediator simplifies the connection process by allowing users to connect through the auxiliary device rather than performing complex search and pairing procedures directly between devices. The auxiliary device acts as a bridge that carries device identification information, eliminating the need for complex setting procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing identification information of external devices in the auxiliary device before actual communication is needed. This advance preparation eliminates the need for real-time device searching and pairing during the connection process, significantly simplifying the user operation while maintaining the ability to establish local wireless connections.
2Ease of operation
If long distance wireless communication through base station is used, then connection setup is simplified, but communication efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary device serves as an intermediary that enables direct local wireless communication while maintaining simplified connection setup. By storing pre-configured identification information, it allows devices to connect directly without routing through base stations, thus preserving communication efficiency while keeping the operation simple for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing devices to automatically establish connections using identification information from auxiliary devices without requiring base station mediation. This direct peer-to-peer connection approach maintains high data transmission efficiency while keeping the connection process simple through the auxiliary device's pre-stored information.
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AI summary
A communication method performed at an electronic device includes receiving first identification information through an auxiliary device which is connectable with the electronic device, comparing the received first identification information with second identification information stored in the electronic device, and connecting with an external electronic device through local communication based on at least one of the first identification information or the second identification information, if the first identification information and the second identification information are different from each other. An electronic device includes a processor configured to control the display, the memory, or the communication module, and connect with an external electronic device through local communication based on at least one of first identification information received through the auxiliary device or second identification information stored in the memory.