Communication Apparatus Automatic Application Launching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems require specific applications to be launched manually for processing functions across different communication methods, such as wireless LAN and NFC, which can lead to incomplete functionality if the necessary application is not launched when moving to a location with a processing terminal.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus and method that includes a control unit to manage the use of multiple communication units (e.g., wireless LAN and NFC) by sending application information via one unit and receiving signals to launch the appropriate application using another unit, enabling seamless execution of functions across different communication methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication methods are used for different functions, then communication versatility is improved, but device complexity increases due to needing to manage multiple communication units and their corresponding applications
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit acts as an intermediary that manages multiple communication units (wireless LAN, NFC) and coordinates their usage. It receives information from one communication unit, determines the appropriate application, and launches it automatically, thereby simplifying the user's interaction with multiple communication methods while maintaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically launching the necessary application based on information received from communication units. The control unit autonomously determines which application to launch without requiring manual user intervention, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining multi-functional capability
2Reliability
If specific applications are required for processing functions, then processing reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates because users must manually launch applications before using communication functions
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit performs preliminary action by automatically launching the required application before the communication function is actually needed. When information is received from a communication unit indicating an application is needed, the control unit proactively launches the appropriate application, ensuring it is ready before the user attempts to use the communication function
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically launching the necessary application based on information received from communication units. The control unit autonomously determines which application to launch without requiring manual user intervention, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining multi-functional capability
3Ease of operation
If applications are launched automatically based on communication signals, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for automatic application determination and launching mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit acts as an intermediary that manages multiple communication units (wireless LAN, NFC) and coordinates their usage. It receives information from one communication unit, determines the appropriate application, and launches it automatically, thereby simplifying the user's interaction with multiple communication methods while maintaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from communication units to automatically determine and launch appropriate applications. When a communication unit receives information indicating an application is needed, this feedback triggers the control unit to launch the corresponding application, creating an automated response mechanism that improves ease of operation
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AI summary
A communication apparatus comprising: a first communication unit; a second communication unit that is different from the first communication unit; and a control unit configured to control processing in which the first and second communication units are used, wherein the control unit performs control such that information regarding an application needed for processing performed using the second communication unit is sent to a first apparatus using the first communication unit, a signal based on the information regarding the application is received from the first apparatus or a second apparatus connected with the first apparatus using the second communication unit and the application is launched in accordance with the signal, and processing performed using the second communication unit is executed using the launched application.