Cross-Terminal Cursor Handoff for Fast Input Device Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for connecting terminal devices with input devices like mice or keyboards are complex and inefficient, requiring separate settings and interactions that hinder user convenience.
Innovation Solution
A device connection establishment method where a first terminal moves a cursor to an edge of its interface to initiate a short-range communication connection with a second terminal, displaying prompt information to indicate the connection process, allowing intuitive and efficient device sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional connection methods are used where two devices need to be separately set, then connection functionality is achieved, but operation complexity increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic device discovery and connection establishment without requiring manual configuration on both devices. The first terminal actively discovers the second terminal and initiates connection, while the second terminal automatically responds and enters preset mode, eliminating the need for separate settings on each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The second terminal is pre-configured to automatically enter a preset mode when discovered by the first terminal. This preliminary preparation allows the connection process to proceed automatically once the first terminal initiates discovery, reducing the operational steps required.
2Productivity
If manual connection settings are required on both terminals, then connection is established, but operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection process is automated through self-service mechanisms where the first terminal discovers and initiates connection to the second terminal, which automatically responds by entering preset mode. This eliminates manual configuration time on both devices and accelerates the overall connection process.
Solution Approach 2:
The second terminal is pre-configured to automatically enter preset mode upon discovery, preparing it in advance for immediate connection. This preliminary action eliminates the need for real-time manual setup, significantly reducing connection establishment time.
3Ease of operation
If separate settings are required on both terminals, then connection functionality is achieved, but user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service connection where the first terminal autonomously discovers and connects to the second terminal, which automatically responds by entering preset mode. This single-sided initiation process simplifies user interaction and eliminates the complexity of coordinated settings on both devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The second terminal is pre-configured to automatically enter preset mode when discovered, eliminating the need for users to perform separate settings on both devices. This preliminary preparation creates a seamless user experience with minimal interaction steps.
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AI summary
This application provides a device connection establishment method and a terminal device, and relates to the field of terminal technologies. According to the device connection establishment method, a first terminal moves a cursor to an edge on a first side of a first interface in response to a move operation performed on the cursor toward a first direction. Further, the first terminal enters a preset mode in response to a move operation performed on the cursor at the edge on the first side toward the first direction, and the operation is convenient and fast. In this way, a first operation performed by a user on an input device can be received. A second terminal performs, in response to a third operation, a function corresponding to the first operation. In addition, the first terminal continuously displays first prompt information to prompt the user that the first terminal and the second terminal start to establish a short-range characteristic connection, and the second terminal continuously displays the first prompt information to prompt the user that the first terminal and the second terminal start to enter the preset mode.