Cross-OS External Device Control via Connection Candidate UI
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of electronic devices with foldable displays face limitations in controlling functions of external devices with different operating systems, and there is a need for intuitive user interfaces to manage various types of display devices.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device includes a processor that receives connection information from external devices, controls a display to show user interfaces for connection approval and function control, and manages a connection candidate list with indicators for external devices, allowing it to freely control functions across different operating systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electronic devices use different operating systems, then device functionality and specialization are improved, but user control capability across devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a control means as an intermediary layer between the electronic device and external devices with different operating systems. This control means translates and adapts control commands to be compatible with various OS platforms, enabling unified control interface while maintaining compatibility with diverse external devices. The control means acts as a mediator that resolves the incompatibility between different operating systems and provides consistent user control experience.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operating systems are supported, then system versatility is improved, but interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control means that can handle multiple operating systems through a single unified interface. The control means is designed with multi-functionality to adapt to different OS types (Android, iOS, Windows, etc.) without requiring separate control interfaces for each system. This universal approach reduces interface complexity while maintaining broad operating system compatibility.
3Ease of operation
If connection management features are added, then device connectivity control is improved, but user interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the connection approval interface and the control means selection interface into a single integrated user interface. Instead of requiring separate interfaces for connection approval and control means selection, the system combines these functions into one unified interface that presents both options to the user simultaneously. This integration reduces the number of interface screens and steps, thereby reducing perceived complexity while improving connectivity control capabilities.
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AI summary
An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a housing, a display, a memory storing an application, a communication module, and at least one processor electrically connected to the display, the memory, and the communication module, the at least one processor receives, through the communication module from at least one external electronic device, connection information including device identification information and target function information, controls, in response to reception of the connection information, the display to display a first user interface for receiving a first user input for connection approval, determines, in response to the first user input, a control means on the basis of the target function information, adds the at least one external electronic device to a connection candidate device list, controls the display to display the connection candidate device list indicating the at least one external electronic device, and executes the determined control means and controls the display to display a second user interface in response to a second user input of selecting the indicator from the connection candidate device list.