Controlling Device File Transfer via Spatial Gesture Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing file transmission methods between devices require users to memorize models, names, icons, or customized identifiers of controlled devices, making the process inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

A file transmission method where the controlling device recognizes an absolute operation direction of a selected file and determines the target controlled device based on the layout of the manipulation environment, allowing users to transmit files by simply pushing the selected file towards the target device without needing to remember identifiers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users memorize device identifiers (models, names, icons, customized identifiers) to transmit files, then file transmission can be performed, but user convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveUser convenience in file transmissionVSAvoidTime required to recall and input device identifiers
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs device identification and file routing based on sensor-detected spatial information, eliminating the need for users to manually input or recall device identifiers. The controlling device self-services the identification process by using its sensors to detect the controlled device's location and automatically establish the transmission connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual cognitive system (user memorizing and inputting device identifiers) with an automated sensor-based spatial detection system. Instead of relying on user memory and manual input, the system uses sensors to detect the controlled device's position in the manipulation environment and automatically routes the file transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If device identifiers are used for file transmission, then accurate device selection is achieved, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveSimplicity of file transmission operationVSAvoidComplexity of identifying and selecting controlled devices
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The controlling device automatically performs device identification and selection by detecting the controlled device's spatial position through its sensors. The system self-services the complex task of identifying which controlled device the user wants to transmit to, by using spatial detection to automatically determine the target device based on the user's gesture direction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces spatial position and gesture direction as intermediary parameters between the user's transmission intent and the target device selection. Instead of directly using device identifiers, the system uses the controlled device's physical location and the direction of the user's push gesture as intermediaries to automatically determine the target device for file transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional file transmission methods are used, then file sharing functionality is achieved, but user experience deteriorates due to memorization requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveFile sharing capability between devicesVSAvoidUser experience in file transmission
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional identifier-based selection mechanism with a sensor-based spatial detection mechanism. The controlling device uses its sensors to detect the controlled device's position in the manipulation environment and the direction of the user's push gesture, automatically routing the file transmission without requiring users to interact with device identifiers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts the file transmission process to the user's physical gesture and the controlled device's real-time spatial position. Instead of a static identifier-based selection, the system continuously monitors the manipulation environment and dynamically determines the target device based on the user's push gesture direction and the controlled device's location, making the interaction more natural and adaptable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2802124B1Method and system for file transfer, and main control device
Publication Date: 2019.09.25 HUAWEI DEVICE CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a file transmission method and system, and a controlling device. The method includes: recognizing, by a controlling device, an absolute operation direction of operating a selected file; determining, by the controlling device according to the absolute operation direction, layout of a manipulation environment, and a location of a controlled device in the layout of the manipulation environment, a target controlled device with which the selected file is shared; and transmitting, by the controlling device, the selected file to the target controlled device to share the selected file. According to the foregoing technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, when a file is transmitted between devices, a user does not need to memorize a model, a name, an icon or a customized identifier of each controlled device, and can transmit a selected file to a controlled device simply by pushing the selected file on the controlling device toward the target controlled device, so that the selected file is transmitted to and shared with the controlled device. The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are easy to implement and facilitate an operation, and can effectively improve user experience.