Bluetooth Headset Mode Switching for Remote Conference Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

The efficiency of user control over conferencing applications on electronic devices is low, and the user experience is poor, especially when the user is far away from the device.

Innovation Solution

A device control system that includes a Bluetooth headset or smart watch connected via Bluetooth, allowing the device to perform different actions based on the same control operation in different modes, with user settings, enhancing conference control efficiency and experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the user operates the conference interface directly on the mobile phone, then the control operation is simple and direct, but the user experience deteriorates when the user is far away from the device

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconference control operationVSAvoidconference control efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a Bluetooth headset as an intermediary device that enables remote control of conference functions. The headset receives control operations from the user and transmits them to the mobile phone, allowing users to control conferences from a distance without needing to physically interact with the phone screen. This mediator bridges the gap between the user's physical location and the device interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple control operation definitions are added for different modes, then the device can perform different actions in different modes, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemode-specific control functionalityVSAvoidcontrol operation definition
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control operation definitions that automatically adapt to the current operating mode. Instead of defining separate static control operations for each mode, the system dynamically adjusts the meaning and function of control operations based on whether the device is in call mode, audio play mode, or conference mode. This allows the same physical button presses to perform different actions appropriate to the current context without increasing user-facing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4207750B1Device control system
Publication Date: 2026.04.22 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of this application relate to the technical field of Bluetooth, and provide a device control system. The system includes an electronic device and a Bluetooth headset. The electronic device is connected to the Bluetooth headset via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth headset is configured to: when the Bluetooth headset is in a first mode, control the electronic device to perform a first action after the Bluetooth headset receives a first control operation of a user; and when the Bluetooth headset is in a second mode, control the electronic device to perform a second action after the Bluetooth headset receives a second control operation of the user. The first control operation is the same as the second control operation; the first action is the same as or different from the second action, and the first action is associated with the first control operation through a first user setting; and the second action is associated with the second control operation through a second user setting. The device control system provided in embodiments can control a conference on the electronic device by using the Bluetooth headset. This helps improve efficiency of the user controlling a conference, thereby improving user experience.