Cross-Device App Connection Using Status-Triggered Scan Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods require manual startup of applications on both mobile and computer devices for interconnection, leading to high user complexity and poor experience.
Innovation Solution
A control method that determines device status to broadcast a scan signal, initiating a second application when conditions are met, establishing a data connection without manual user operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual startup of applications on both mobile phone and computer is required for interconnection, then application connection can be established, but user operation complexity increases and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by having applications run in the background before user interaction occurs. When a user opens an application on one device, the system has already prepared the corresponding application on the other device to be ready for immediate connection, eliminating the need for manual startup on both devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically detecting when one application is opened and autonomously initiating the corresponding application on the paired device. This self-triggered mechanism eliminates manual intervention, as the system serves itself by automatically establishing connections based on user actions on either device.
2Speed
If applications are kept running in background to enable automatic connection, then connection speed improves, but device energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary pairing and capability detection during device setup, storing this information for future use. When an application is opened, the system can quickly establish connections using pre-configured information rather than performing full discovery and authentication processes, thus achieving fast connection without continuous background operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of keeping applications continuously running, the system uses periodic background checks and event-triggered activation. The system monitors for specific events (application opening, device proximity) and activates connections only when needed, rather than maintaining constant background processes that would consume energy continuously.
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AI summary
A control method includes determining a device status of a first device; in response to that the device status of the first device satisfies a first condition, controlling the first device to broadcast a scan signal, such that a second device receiving the scan signal starts a second application when a second condition is satisfied; and establishing a data connection between a first application of the first device and the second application of the second device.