Cloud-Based Link Sharing for Multi-Device Accessory Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face inefficiencies in transitioning an accessory device between multiple electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices, during pairing sessions.
Innovation Solution
A system that utilizes cloud-based proximity pairing and switching, allowing an accessory device to be efficiently transitioned between multiple electronic devices by sharing link information through a cloud server, thereby limiting pairing options to a specified group of devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional pairing procedures are used for accessory devices to connect with electronic devices, then connection reliability is ensured through security protocols, but the time required for pairing and switching between devices increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing trust relationships between accessory devices and multiple electronic devices through cloud-based provisioning. The accessory device is pre-paired with a first electronic device, and this pairing information is used to automatically establish connections with second electronic devices without requiring full pairing procedures each time, thus reducing pairing time while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces cloud-based services as an intermediary to facilitate device pairing and switching. The cloud server stores and manages pairing information, enabling automatic connection establishment between accessory devices and electronic devices without requiring direct peer-to-peer negotiation, thereby reducing pairing time while ensuring connection reliability through centralized security management
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessory devices can connect to multiple electronic devices, then device versatility and user convenience are improved, but the complexity of managing pairing sessions and connections increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cloud-based service acts as an intermediary that manages pairing sessions between accessory devices and multiple electronic devices. It stores pairing information, handles connection establishment, and coordinates switching between devices, thereby reducing the complexity of managing multiple pairing sessions while enabling versatile connectivity across different device types
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the cloud server continuously monitors connection status and automatically manages pairing sessions. When an accessory device connects to a new electronic device, the system receives feedback about the connection state and automatically updates pairing information, simplifying the management of multiple connections without requiring manual intervention
3Productivity
If automatic switching between electronic devices is implemented, then user convenience and operational speed are improved, but the risk of unauthorized access and security vulnerabilities increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cloud-based service serves as a secure intermediary that manages automatic device switching. It verifies device identities, validates pairing information, and controls connection establishment before allowing switches between electronic devices. This intermediary layer enables fast automatic switching while preventing unauthorized access through centralized security validation
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary security validation by pre-establishing trusted relationships between accessory devices and electronic devices through cloud-based provisioning. Before automatic switching occurs, the system has already verified device identities and established security credentials, enabling rapid switching without compromising security
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AI summary
A first wireless communication device (UE device) associated with a certain user (or included in a specified set/group of UE devices) may establish a first communication link with an accessory device according to a short-range radio access technology, and transmit link (pairing) information associated with the first communication link to a server, such as a cloud-based server. The server may share this (first) link information with other UE devices associated with the same user (or belonging to the same specified group of UE devices as the first UE device). Link information associated with the other UE devices (i.e. second link information) may equally be shared with the accessory device, and the other UE devices and accessory device may use the first link information and second link information in establishing respective communication links between any of the other UE devices and the accessory device without having to undergo a pairing procedure.