Connectivity Manager for Seamless Peripheral Data Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing digital devices face inconvenience in data communications among multiple devices, requiring repetitive pairing processes that occupy resources and limit functionality, particularly in IoT devices connected to digital TVs.
Innovation Solution
A digital device with a communication interface and controller that forms a connectivity manager to intuitively and efficiently connect and control multiple peripheral devices, allowing seamless data communication and control through a main device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a pairing process is performed each time devices connect, then connection reliability is improved, but user convenience deteriorates due to repetitive operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary pairing and connection establishment between devices in advance, storing connection information for future use. This allows devices to be quickly reconnected without repeating the full pairing process, resolving the contradiction by preparing connection credentials beforehand while maintaining security through authentication protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates and stores connection information copies (pairing tokens, authentication credentials) that can be reused for subsequent connections. Instead of performing the complete pairing process each time, the system replicates connection credentials securely, enabling fast reconnection while maintaining connection reliability through verified authentication data.
2Ease of operation
If connectible devices are connected in advance, then user convenience is improved, but device resources are occupied limiting functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically manages device connections by maintaining a pool of pre-paired devices with configurable connection states. Devices can be connected, disconnected, or kept in a standby paired state based on current needs, allowing the system to adapt resource allocation dynamically. This enables convenient rapid reconnection while preventing permanent resource occupation through flexible connection management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a connection pool mechanism where pre-established device connections are maintained but can be discarded or recovered based on current operational needs. When resources are needed, pre-paired connections can be quickly reactivated without full re-pairing. This allows user convenience through fast reconnection while managing resource occupation by allowing selective discarding and recovery of connection states.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple peripheral devices are connected simultaneously, then device versatility is improved, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments control of multiple peripheral devices by organizing them into logical groups or categories (e.g., audio devices, display devices, input devices). Each device group can be managed independently with device-specific control protocols, reducing overall control complexity while maintaining versatility. Users can select and control individual devices or groups based on current needs without managing all connected devices simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a central controller or mediator component that manages communication between the main device and multiple peripheral devices. This intermediary handles device selection, routing control signals, and coordinating operations across multiple devices, simplifying the control interface while supporting diverse device connections. The mediator abstracts the complexity of managing multiple devices behind a unified control mechanism.
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AI summary
Disclosed are a digital device and method of processing data therein. The present invention includes a communication interface unit communicating with one or more peripheral devices, a display unit, and a controller configured to form a connectivity manager including information on one or more connectible peripheral devices and display the connectivity manager on a screen. If the information on at least one peripheral device on the displayed connectivity manager is selected, the controller connects to a first peripheral device by sending a first control signal, receives first data from the connected first peripheral device, and displays the received first data on the screen. If the connectivity manager is called and information on a second peripheral device is selected, the controller connects to the second peripheral device by sending a second control signal and transmits the first data to the connected second peripheral device.