Cross-Terminal Cursor Sharing via Visual Device Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for connecting terminal devices with input devices, such as mice and keyboards, are complicated and inefficient, leading to low operation efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a first terminal displaying a window with a control to trigger device discovery, moving device identifiers based on user operations, establishing short-range communication, and synchronizing cursor movements to facilitate seamless device sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional device connection methods are used, then devices can be connected, but the connection process is complicated and operation efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The connection process is segmented into distinct phases: device discovery phase (displaying discovered devices in second area), connection establishment phase (moving identifier to first area upon selection), and operation phase (cursor control). This segmentation allows users to understand and interact with each step independently, reducing perceived complexity while maintaining efficient connection establishment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs device discovery and prepares the connection interface in advance before actual connection is needed. Discovered devices are pre-displayed in the second area with their identifiers ready for selection, eliminating the need for users to manually search or configure connection parameters during the actual connection moment, thus improving operation efficiency.
2Measurement precision
If detailed device information is displayed, then connection accuracy is improved, but interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The interface uses spatial positioning in different areas (second area for discovered devices, first area for connected devices) to convey connection status and device identity. Instead of cluttering a single area with extensive device details, the system uses the two-dimensional layout and area transitions to provide precise device identification while maintaining interface simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system displays simplified identifier copies (device names or icons) in the interface areas rather than showing complete device information. These identifiers are sufficient for user recognition and selection, providing accurate device identification without the complexity of displaying full device specifications and settings.
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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. In the device connection establishment method, a first terminal may display second identifiers of discovered devices in a second area. Further, in response to a first operation on an identifier of a second terminal in the second identifiers, the first terminal may establish a short-range communication connection with the second terminal, and move the identifier of the second terminal from the second area to a first area of a first identifier of the first terminal. In this case, the first terminal and the second terminal enter a preset mode. In the preset mode, the first terminal moves, in response to a second operation of a user, a cursor corresponding to an input device to an interface of the second terminal, and receives a third operation of the user on the input device. In response to the third operation, the second terminal performs a function corresponding to the third operation. In this way, user operations are convenient and fast, and experience is good.